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Home My WebLink About2004-02-10; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) FEBRUARY IO, 2004 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: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 20, 2004. Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 21 , 2004. Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 26-27, 2004. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #6, as follows: AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #17,494 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-038, accepting donations from Carlsbad Arts Associates, Target Stores, and Carlsbad Library Foundation, in support of the City’s arts programs. 2. AB #17,502 - TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY CONTRACTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-046, approving the ratification of Amendment No. One and approving Amendment No. Two to the agreement with CPM Limited a.k.a. Manpower, to approve related increases for temporary staffing services. February 10,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 3. AB #17,495 - CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ALGA ROAD AND XANA WAY - PROJECT NO. 3893-1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-039, accepting bids and awarding a contract for the construction of the Traffic Signal at Alga Road and Xana Way to T&M Electric, Inc. 4. AB #17,496 - GORGE PLACE VACATION (STV 99-05).. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-040, summarily vacating a portion of Gorge Place. 5. AB #17.497 - CALAVERA HILLS COMMUNITY PARK CELLULAR FACILITY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-041 , approving a License Agreement with Sprint PCS Assets L.L.C. for installation of a cellular antenna facility at Calavera Hills Community Park. 6. AB #17,498 - PINE SCHOOL PARK DESIGN. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-042, approving an agreement with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. for landscape architectural consulting services for Pine School Park. PUBLIC COMMENT: Liz Kruidenier, 3005 Cadencia Street, member of the Farm Worker Task Force, came forward to address Council regarding the removal of the migrant farm worker encampments. Ms. Kruidenier asked Council to help persuade SDG&E to allow her group to put their resources (ie. tents, portable restrooms and dumpsters) at Hub Park on a temporary basis, until the permanent shelter can be built. Ms. Krudenier also suggested that, if SDG&E could not be persuaded to allow the shelter at Hub Park, the City consider allowing the temporary shelter to be set up at Veterans Memorial Park. Margery Monroy, 749 B. Magnolia Avenue, came forward to speak on behalf of the League of Women Voters, North Coast San Diego County, and President Mary Crowley. Ms. Monroy spoke in support of housing for migrant farm workers. Ms. Monroy asked the City to assist in finding a location for the emergency accommodations and expedite the permitting process. Socorro Rodriguez-Anderson, 3222 Roosevelt Street came forward on behalf of Congregations for Civic Action St. Patrick‘s Organizing Ministry. Ms. Rodriguez- Anderson advised Council that the Congregation for Civic Action would be holding a Proposition A, Rural Lands Initiative, debate on Monday, February 23, 2004 at 7:OO p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge in Oceanside. Ms. Rodriguez-Anderson invited the City Council, staff and residents to attend the debate. Debbie Fountain, Housing & Redevelopment Director, came forward to address the issue of housing for the migrant farm workers. Ms Fountain presented a slide (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) depicting the Temporary Shelter Partnership Model. February 10,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Ms. Fountain hi-lighted some of the commitments that the City made, as part of its action in December, 2003, such as agreeing to: amend city codes to allow placement of a shelter on an appropriate property; process permits in an expedited manner; liaison with other agencies as necessary; provide potential funding through grants and loans; and assist in the formation of an assessment district to help fund the project. In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Fountain discussed the City’s affordable housing programs and options available. Ms. Fountain gave the Housing and Redevelopment Office address, 2965 Roosevelt and the phone number 760-434-2810, for anyone wishing to obtain further information. Mayor Lewis asked if it was required to be a citizen of the United States in order to obtain the low income housing that Ms. Fountain had mentioned. Ms. Fountain answered that, in most cases, only those legally residing in the United States are eligible for the programs. Lloyd Hubbs, Public Works Director, came forward to address the reasons for the removal of the migrant encampments by the City. Mr. Hubbs stated that there are a number of public health and safety reasons for needing to clean up the areas where the housing currently is located. He explained that the sites do not contain sanitation or trash facilities, which has resulted in bacteria in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. In addition, he noted that the encampments endanger habitat in the area near Cannon Road. Mr. Hubbs stated that removal of the encampments can no longer be postponed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. AB #17,499 - NORTHWEST QUADRANT COMMUNITY PARK AND SENIOR CENTER - GPA 03-09/ZC 03-06. Elaine Blackburn, Senior Planner presented the staff report and reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:20 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public hearing at 6:20 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-692, approving ZC 03-06, to grant a zone change from R-3 to 0-S on property generally located on the west side of Madison Street, between Walnut Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1; and February 10,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-043, approving GPA 03- 09, to amend the General Plan land use designation from “E” to “RMH” on property generally located east of Madison Street, between Walnut Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard RE-CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: At this time, by consensus, Council determined to reconsider Consent Calendar Item No. 6, to allow citizen comment on the matter. 6. AB #17,498 - PINE SCHOOL PARK DESIGN. Roy Sanchez, 3482 Roosevelt, addressed Council regarding the matter. Mr. Sanchez asked Council to reconsider the decision to delay the construction of the Community Center at the park. He expressed concern that delay would cause the construction costs for the building to be too costly later. Council heard the comments, but did not rescind their previous action on the matter. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued): 8. AB #17.500 - OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (OMWD) CAMPUS PLAN - GPA 02-01. Michael Grim, Senior Planner presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked staff to clarify the hours of operation for the campus. Mr. Grim responded that the hours of operation would be the normal business hours for the district. Council Member Kulchin asked staff to explain the review process for the road improvements. Mr. Grim explained that the plans for the road improvements had been reviewed by City staff and also, due to the proximity to the border with the City of Encinitas, by the City of Encinitas staff. He stated that specific improvements would involve the widening of Olivenhain Road along the frontage of the OMWD campus, re-design of the intersection with Rancho Santa Fe Road, frontage improvements along Rancho Santa Fe Road, and a signalized intersection at the OMWD entrance on Rancho Santa Fe Road. Council Member Hall inquired if there will be a left turn pocket into this project from Olivenhain Road. February 10,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Mr. Grim confirmed that the plan includes a left turn pocket, which had been requested by the City of Encinitas, to provide access from the west on Olivenhain Road. He noted that the Planning Commission had added a condition to require that west-bound District trucks, heavy equipment, and service vehicles use the signalized intersection on Rancho Santa Fe Road to enter the site, rather than the left turn pocket. Council Member Hall voiced his concerns regarding safety issues and liability to the City due to traffic crossing three lanes to make a left turn into the campus. He asked if the intersection could be closed later, if it were found to be unsafe. Mr. Riddle responded that the left turn pocket could be closed if it was determined to be unsafe. Applicant, Kimberly Thorner, Assistant General Manager with Olivenhain Water District 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas, came forward to address Council. Ms. Thorner stated that the District’s hours of operation would remain the same as they currently are: 8:OO a.m. to 500 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some limited activity during after hours and week-ends in case of emergencies. Ms. Thorner also stated that the District had made a commitment at the Planning Commission not to use the left-hand turn pocket, and that their staff will enter the site only at the signalized intersection. She stated that the left turn pocket would be used primarily by the Encinitas homeowners and business owners. David McCollum, General Manager of Olivenhain Water District came forward to speak in support of the project and assured Council that the District would have no problem closing the left turn lane if it is deemed necessary at a later date. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:48 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public hearing at 6:48 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-693, approving Zone Change ZC 02-01 ; to grant a zone change from R-1-10 to 0, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Olivenhain Road and Rancho Santa Fe Road, in Local Facilities Management Zone 11; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-044, approving General Plan Amendment GPA 02-01 and Specific Amendment SP 196(A) for the OMWD Campus Plan project, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Olivenhain Road and Rancho Santa Fe Road, in Local Facilities Management Zone 11. February 10,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 By consensus, Council determined that the left turn lane into the project from Olivenhain Road be monitored periodically by City staff for safety purposes. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. AB #17,501 -APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION FOUNDATION. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-045, appointing Ms. Elisa Williamson to the Carlsbad Community Cable Television Foundation. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Members provided updates regarding their various committees. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 10, 2004 was adjourned at 657 p.m. Sheila Cobian Minutes Clerk