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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: OCTOBER 14,2003
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COU N C I L (Reg u I ar Meet i n g )
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present:
Absent: Kulchin.
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to representatives of the Beach Cities Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of California declaring October 15, 2003 “White Cane
and Guide Dog Safety Day”.
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Executive Director of the Women’s Resource
Center Mama Bledsoe declaring October, 20033 “Domestic Violence Awareness
Month”.
CONS E NT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #5, as follows:
AYES:
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
Item #6 was continued until October 21, 2003. In addition, this item was
removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion:
#6 AB #I 7,317 - AT&T WIRELESS, CUP 03-22.
Council RESOLUTION NO. 2003-247, denying with prejudice, a Conditional Use
Permit for a cellular communications facility on property generally located
between Esfera Street and Piragua Street, North of Cab0 Court in Local
Facilities Management Zone 6.
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Robert Jystad, of Cole, Raywid & Braverman, 2381 Rosecrans #I IO, El
Segundo, legal representative for AT&T Wireless, stated his objection to the
continuance of the AT&T WIRELESS, CUP 03-22 agenda item. He stated that
Federal and Local law require action on agenda items within a certain time
frame. Mr. Jystad said he had consented to an October 7 or October 14
extension. Mr. Jystad requested a firm date for the item to be acted on by
Council.
Mayor Lewis stated that he wanted all Council Members present for the vote on
this item. He stated that the item should be continued to October 21, 2003 when
all Council members would be present.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #I 7,343 - TOURISM PROMOTION AND VISITOR SERVICES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 200392267, approving a contract for basic
tourism promotion and visitor services for the term November I, 2003 to June
30,2004 between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau.
2. AB #I 7,344 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-268, accepting donations from the
Kruger House Preschool Benefit Committee for the Kruger House Preschool
Program, Fiscal Year 2002-03.
3. AB #17,348 - RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD NORTH. PHASES 1 & 2, PROJECT
NOS. 3190 81 3907.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-271 I approving an agreement for
Public Relations Services with Katz and Associates for the widening and
realignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road from La Costa Avenue to Melrose Drive.
4. AB #17.345 -AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANTS
PROGRAM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-269, amending Council Policy No. 51
incorporating Special Event Grants and Winning Team Grants into the
Community Activity Grants Program.
5. AB #I 7,349 - AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON DISCOVERY CENTER.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-272, appropriating matching grant
funds to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation for the completion of the
Discovery Center.
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6. AB #I 7,317 - AT&T WIRELESS, CUP 03-22. (This item was continued to
October 21,2003.)
Council continued RESOLUTION NO. 2003-247, denying with prejudice, a
Conditional Use Permit for a cellular communications facility on property
generally located between Esfera Street and Piragua Street, North of Cab0 Court
in Local Facilities Management Zone 6.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
7. AB #17,346 - VARIOUS CODE CHANGES - ZCA 00-02/MCA 03-01ILCPA 00-09.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-675, amending the Local Coastal Program
and Title 21 of the Municipal code by Amending Various Sections
Affecting the Review and Processing of Land Use Applications,
Including: (1 ) Revising and Standardizing Variance Findings and
the Appeal Process for Many Land Use Project; (2) Revising and
Clarifying Some Review Procedures and Development Standards;
(3) Replacing and Repealing Outdated or Superseded Names and
Titles; (4) Repealing Density Provisions Inconsistent with the
General Plan; and (5) Adding a Definition for Wireless
Communication Facilities and Incorporating a City Policy on the
Same; and,
Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-676, Amending the
Carlsbad Municipal code to (1) Replace in Various Municipal Code
Sections “Building and Planning Director,” “Director of Building and
Planning”, “Land Use Planning Manager”, “Land Use Planning
Office”, and “Principal Building Inspector” with current titles; and 92)
Amend Municipal Code Sections 19.04.080B., 19.04.1 IOA., and
19.04.1 70 Regarding Appeal Procedures.
AYES:
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
8. AB #17,347 - AMENDING THE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
Senior Planner Eric Munoz presented this item. He gave a brief history of the Interim
Management Plan, which was approved by Council in June 2002. Mr. Munoz stated
that the plan was amended in May 2003 to reintroduce passive recreational water uses
in front of Snug Harbor. He stated that the amended Plan is in effect until June 30,
2004.
Mr. Munoz outlined the proposed changes including the return of motorized, active
recreational water uses at Snug Harbor.
Council Member Hall expressed concern that a large tarp (used in the eradication
efforts) still remains in the lagoon. He requested that in the future the removal of the
tarp be considered.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Mr. Munoz confirmed that if Caulerpa Taxifolia
returns to the lagoon changes to the Plan would be made.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-270, Approving Amendments to the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon Interim Management Plan.
AYES: - NOES: Kulchin.
Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Packard gave an update
regarding the California League of Cities and the Encina Waste Water Plant.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila discussed the recent election in the City.
Mayor Lewis discussed the Metropolitan Water reserves.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that City Council Members have been invited
and may be participating in the upcoming events:
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Carlsbad High School Red Ribbon Week Kick-Off, to be held on Monday, October 20,
2003 at 7:30 a.m. at Carlsbad High School, 3557 Lancer Way, Carlsbad, California.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of October 14, 2003, was adjourned at
6:30 p.m.
LORRAI +h- M. WOOD, CMC
CITY CLERK