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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 13,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
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: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented, noting that the minutes of the Joint Special
Meeting of December 2,2003 were approved as revised:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 19, 2003.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 2, 2003.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held December 2, 2003.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 9, 2003.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 9, 2003.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 16, 2003.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 16, 2003.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held December 16, 2003.
PRESENTATIONS:
Gary Hill of G.I.A. presented Council with the Fast Facts 101 books, which were
donated by the G.1.A for use in the City Stuff curriculum.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 7, 8 and 10 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Fro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #6 and #9, as follows:
AYES: - NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
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WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #17,448 - GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT FOR FY
2002-2003.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-001, accepting the General Plan
Implementation Status Report for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
2. AB #17,449 -APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT FOR ENGINEERING PLAN
C H EC KI N G S ERVl C ES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-002, approving Amendment No. 1 to
the agreements for plan checking services with Helming Engineering, GVP
Consultants, and Berryman and Henigar.
3. AB #17,463 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 6, accepting bids and awarding the
contract to Sutherlin Contracting, Inc. for the construction of a traffic signal at
College Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue (North) (Project No. 3862-1).
4. AB #17.450 -APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-003, approving professional service
agreements for construction management, inspection, and materials testing with
Aufbau Corporation, and Testing Engineers - San Diego, Inc.
5. AB #17,451- CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE MANDATORY INCREASE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-004, approving a side letter regarding
an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Carlsbad
Police Officers’ Association (CPOA) reflecting the mandatory increase to the
minimum employer contribution towards medical insurance for agencies
participating in the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA);
and
Adopting Resolution No. 2004-005, approving a side letter regarding an
amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Carlsbad
Firefighters’ Association (CFA) reflecting the mandatory increase to the minimum
employer contribution towards medical insurance for agencies participating in the
Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA); and
Adopting Resolution No. 2004-006, modifying the Management Compensation
and Benefits Plan reflecting the mandatory increase to the minimum employer
contribution towards medical insurance for agencies participating in the Public
Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA).
6. AB #17,452 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-007, approving a grant application to
the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) called “Museums for
America” for the Three-Part-Art outreach program.
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7. AB #17,453 -APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
This item was pulled for discussion.
8. AB #17,464 - PALOMAR TRANSFER STATION.
This item was pulled for discussion.
9. AB #17,454 -APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
EN G I N E E R I N G S E RVI C ES .
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-009, approving Amendment No. 4 to
the professional engineering service agreement with Galen N. Peterson,
Consulting Engineer.
10.AB #17,455 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
This item was pulled for discussion.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
7. AB#I 7,453 - APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Mayor Lewis announced that the Senior Commission Representative to the Advisory
Committee had resigned, and requested that the appointment of Dave Ricker be added
to the Resolution to fill the vacancy.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-008 appointing members to the City’s
Community Development Block GrantlHome Investment
Partnership Funding Advisory Committee for Program Year 2004-
005, as amended to include the appointment of Dave Ricker as the
Senior Commission representative.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard
8. AB#17,464 - PALOMAR TRANSFER STATION.
Mayor Lewis inquired whether the City Council would retain jurisdiction over the request
to increase the amount of tonnage to be processed through facility, and regarding
related traffic matters.
City Attorney Ron Ball state that, under the terms of the contract between the City and
the developer, the City Council retains the right to determine the tonnage requirements.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 7 approving consulting agreements
with Greystone Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Palomar Transfer
Station Amendment Project and an agreement with Palomar
Transfer Station, Inc. for payment of the preparation of EIR 03-04.
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AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard
10.AB#17,455 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 0 accepting a donation of $1 250 from
Clifford R. Cannon for the express purpose of purchasing an 11-
volume set of The Diary of Samuel Pepys.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
11 .AB#17,456 - AMENDMENT OF SOUTH CARLSBAD COASTAL
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Council Member Hall said that he owns property within 600’ boundary of this project
and would be ineligible to participate in the discussion or vote on this agenda item.
Council Member Hall left the dais at 6:12 p.m.
City Attorney, Ron Ball presented staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-688, amending the South Carlsbad Coastal
Redevelopment Plan to extend certain time limits.
AYES:
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, and Packard
Council Member Hall returned to dais at 6:14 p.m.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
12.AB#17,457 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ALL WAY STOP.
City Attorney, Ron Ball presented staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-686, amending Title IO, Chapter 10.28 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Section 10.28.680
requiring stops on Camino Rebledo where it intersects with Paseo
Aliso; and,
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Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-687, amending Title IO, Chapter
10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Section 10.28.690
requiring stops on Paseo Aliso where it intersects with Camino
Rebledo.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, and Packard
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
13.AB#17,458 - PUD 02-01(A) -VILLAGE OF LA COSTA NEIGHBORHOODS 3.10
AND 3.1 1.
Saima Qureshy, Associate Planner presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point
Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Lewis voiced concerns over the singular route into and out of the development in
case of an emergency, and whether this had been approved previously.
Associate Planner, Saima Qureshy stated that lotting, streets and circulation patterns
were previously approved by CT02-02 in 2002.
Mayor Pro Tern Finnila stated that she had asked the same question during Council
briefings and that she was informed that there is a trail that can be used as an
additional exit out of neighborhood.
The Mayor asked that staff follow-up with developer to ensure that buyers are made
aware of the additional exit route out of development in case of emergency.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:26 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Applicant, Jack Henthorn of 5365 Avenida Encinas, Suite A, came forward to address
Council. He noted that there is an all DG access road that was constructed for use by
SDG&E, and approved with the original map, that could be used in case of emergency.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public
hearing at 6:29 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 1, approving a Planned Unit
Development Amendment for Villages of La Costa Neighborhoods
3.10 and 3.1 1 to build floor plans, elevations and plotting of 81
single-family detached homes generally located on the east side of
realigned Rancho Santa Fe Road, on the north and south sides of
Camino Junipero, within the La Costa Oaks South Village,
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Neighborhoods 3.10 and 3.1 1 of the Villages of La Costa Master
Plan in Local Facilities Management Zone 11.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, and Packard
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD
MEETING:
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water Board Meeting at 6:29 p.m.
and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. with all Members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL / CARLSBAD HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
President Lewis adjourned to the Joint City Council and Carlsbad Housing and
Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m. with all
Members present.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the City Council Meeting at 6:31 p.m. with all
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
15.AB #17,460 - HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT.
Scott Donnell, Associate Planner presented the Annual Housing Production Report for
Fiscal Year 2002-2003. (Presentation on file in City Clerk’s office.)
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila commented on the difficulty of obtaining affordable housing.
Council Member Kulchin asked if we are working with the senior community for housing
for senior citizens.
Scott Donnell responded that he was not aware of any effort specifically toward senior
housing.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 3, accepting the Annual Housing
Production Report for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, and Packard
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16.AB #17,461 - SANDAG ENERGY TASK FORCE UPDATE.
Joe Garuba, Management Analyst, and Mayor Pro Tem Finnila (Chair of the Energy
Task Force) presented Council with SANDAG Energy Task Force Update, including a
brief overview of recommendations for implementation of the Regional Energy Strategy.
Council heard the report and took no action.
17.AB #17,462 -APPOINTMENTS TO THE CARLSBAD SISTER CITY COMMITTEE.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-014, appointing Christine Petrou to the
Carlsbad Sister City Committee; and,
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 5 appointing Jacquie
Thye to the Carlsbad Sister City Committee.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, and Packard
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Members provided updates regarding their various committees.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2004, was adjourned at 7:08p.m.
Sheila Cobian
Minutes Clerk