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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-23; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: March 23,2004 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: Kulchin. Lewis, Finnila, 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 March 2, 2004. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held March 2, 2004. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Matthew Angel, Sr. Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop #706, led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT 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. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. I. AB #I 7,553 - APPLICATION FOR A CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-089, approving the application for a grant from the California State Library for the 2004-2005 Public Library Staff Education Program. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #I 7,554 - FINAL MAP (CT 01-1 3) AND VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY (STV 03-01 1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-090, approving the final map for CT 01-13, Laguna Point Condominiums, and authorizing the City Clerk to process the final map for recordation; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-091, summarily vacating approximately 247 square feet of public street right-of-way at the southwest corner of Laguna Drive and Roosevelt Street. 3. AB #17,555 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer’s Report on City Investments as of February 29, 2004. 4. AB #17,556 -ACCEPTANCE OF VISTNCARLSBAD INTERCEPTOR SEWER, THE SOUTH CARLSBAD VILLAGE STORM DRAIN, PAVEMENT OVERLAY PROJECT, AND WATER PIPELINE PROJECT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-092, accepting the construction of the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer Reaches VC5B through VC1 IA, Project No. 3182, The South Carlsbad Village Storm Drain, Project No. 3528, The Pavement Overlay, Project No. 3855, and Water Pipeline, Project No. 3904, and authorizing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds. 5. AB #17,557 -ACCEPTANCE OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AT VARIOUS PARK SITES - CONTRACT NO. PKS 02-05. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-093, accepting the installation of new playground equipment upgrades at various parks, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 6. AB #17,558 -AMENDMENT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) CONTRACT. City Attorney, Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-094, a Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of Carlsbad; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-095, authorizing the one percent (1 %) employee retirement contribution that results from implementation of the 3% @ 60 benefit to be deducted from each employee’s salary on a pre-tax basis; and Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-701 , amending the CalPERS contract for local miscellaneous members, to provide the 3% at 60 retirement benefit. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Hall and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin PUBLIC COMMENTS: Doug Foote, 3999 Foothill Avenue, Carlsbad came forward to address Council concerning the traffic barricades on Mira Monte Drive and Foothill Avenue. Mr. Foote expressed concerns regarding the potential removal of the barricades on Mira Monte Drive. Mr. Foote stated that he believes that removal of the barriers will pose a significant pedestrian hazard in front of the Calavera Hills Elementary School, and will adversely impact traffic in the Calavera Hills neighborhoods. Mr. Foote presented Council with a document regarding this issue. (Copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office.) Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, explained that the barricades on Mira Monte would not be removed until the College/Cannon connection is completed, which is anticipated for completion in late summer of 2004. Mr. Johnson also stated that school zone signing, stop signs and speed limit signs have already been put in place in anticipation of the removal of the barricades. Renee Huston, 540 Anchor Way, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of the Sierra Club, and expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion. Ms. Huston asked that the City of Carlsbad direct their SANDAG Representative to support a transnet sales tax extension, only if it includes establishment of a development impact fee for regional transportation, including transit. She also suggested that the proposed $2,000 development impact fee would not be sufficient, and that new development should be required to pay its fair share of transportation costs. At the request of Mayor Lewis, Council concurred to take items #9 & #IO out of order for consideration at this time. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. AB #17,561 - PRESENTATION BY WALTER FRAZIER. Walter Frazier, Social Studies Department Chair of Carlsbad High School gave a Power Point presentation regarding his students’ project to honor North County Vietnam Veterans, who died in the war, by creation of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (Copy not on file in the City Clerks Office.) Mr. Frazier outlined the research that the students have done to identify 66 honorees, and showed the proposed design for Memorial. He stated that the group is not requesting financial support from the Council, but is seeking support for placing the Memorial in Carlsbad. Mr. Frazier suggested two possible city sites for locating the Monument were Magee Park or Maxton Brown Park. He also explained the projected timeline and their goal for completion of the project by Veteran’s Day, November 11 , 2004. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 By consensus, Council referred this item to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and recommendation. 10.AB #17,562 - PRESENTATION BY THE CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY. Mr. Phil Okun, 2337 Longfellow Road, displayed a video presentation regarding the Wind Symphony’s invitation to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April. (Video not on file in the City Clerk’s Office.) Mr. Greg Dowell, chairperson of the fundraiser for the trip, addressed Council outlining what has been done to raise funds to assist the Symphony in achieving their goal of performing at Carnegie Hall. He reviewed the proposed budget for the trip (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office), explaining that $72,000 has been raised to date, leaving a deficit of $27,000. He requested that Council support the trip, and contribute the difference, or $12,000 to close the gap. Council Member Packard inquired if the Symphony had approached the school district regarding funding. Mr. Dowell confirmed that the Symphony had approached the District, however was unable to obtain funding from them. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested that the Council consider contributing $12,000 to support the trip. Council Member Packard stated that he could not support the request, since it does not meet the City grants requirements, and stated that the funds should come from community donations. Council Member Hall stated that he could support a city contribution, but also agreed that the funding should come from community donations. Mayor Lewis stated that the City should match any funds that are contributed by the School District. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council agreed that the City would match funding provided by the School District, up to a maximum of $7 , 000. AYES: Lewis and Packard. NOES: Finnila and Hall ABSENT: Kulchin The motion failed due to lack of a majority. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Tem Finnila, Council agreed to match contributions received until April IO, 2004, up to a maximum of $7 , 000. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, and Hall NOES: Pac ka rd ABSENT: Kulchin RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m. with all members present. PU BLlC HEARINGS : 7. AB #17,559 - COMMENTS ON CARLSBAD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ICDBG) FUNDING. Frank Boensch, Management Analyst presented the staff report and reviewed a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mr. Boensch stated that the City received 26 applications in response to a request for proposals for activities to be funded through the CDBG program, including 22 requests for public service activities funding totaling over $442,000. He noted, however, that only $89,550 is available for public service activities. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:25 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Ms. Shirley Cole, 1252 Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad came forward on behalf of Lifeline Community Services, and gave a brief overview of the services that Lifeline provides to the citizen’s of Carlsbad. Ms. Lauren Pause, 1264 Whitesands Drive, San Marcos came forward to address Council on behalf of the Community Resource Center, Homeless Prevention. Ms. Pause asked Council to support the Community Resource Center in its continued efforts. Ms. Susan Lamb, 1920 Lewis Drive, Escondido came forward to address Council on behalf of the North County Food Bank. Ms. Lamb provided Council with statistics of services provided by the North County Food Bank, and Lamb thanked Council for past years’ support and asked that the Advisory Board’s recommendation be granted. Mr. Ron Sipora, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, 31 15 Roosevelt Avenue came forward to address Council, and asked that Council support the Advisory Committee’s recommendation to grant funding in the amount of $5,000. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Ms. Michelle Davis, 306 South Pacific Street, Oceanside came forward on behalf of North County Health Services to address Council. Ms. Davis thanked the CDBG Advisory Committee for their recommendation that North County Health Services receive $7,425 in CDBG funding for the coming year. Ms. Socorro Rodriguez-Anderson, 3222 Roosevelt Street came forward to address Council on behalf of the Carlsbad Community Enhancement Foundation (CCEF). Ms. Rodriguez-Anderson gave a brief synopsis of CCEF’s mission. Ms. Rodriguez- Anderson asked that Council consider the families and the elderly of Carlsbad when making the decision on CDBG funding. Dr. Roger Bailey, 2653 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, came forward to address Council on behalf of Meals on Wheels. Dr. Bailey spoke in support of the Advisory Committees recommendation. Molly Henry, 1613 Brome Ct., Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of Fraternity House / Residential Care for Persons with AIDS. Ms. Henry gave an explantion of the services provided by Fraternity House and Michelle House, and expressed her disappointment with the Advisory Committee’s recommendation. Ms. Henry requested that Council consider following the lead of the City of Escondido and consider making a small allocation from other funding sources. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked if Ms. Henry knew how many Carlsbad residents were served in a year. Ms. Henry responded that she believed that two Carlsbad residents had been served in the past year. Mr. Michael Wischkaemper, 4039 Sunnyhill Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of the Farm Worker Housing Coalition. Mr. Wischkaemper spoke in support of the Advisory Committees recommendation of CDBG funding for Farm Worker Housing, and expressed concurrence with the condition requiring site control no later than October 1, 2004. Ms. Sue Reynolds, 1820 South Escondido Blvd., representing Community Housing Works, came forward to address Council in regards to Farm Worker Housing. Ms. Reynolds expressed gratitude for the Advisory Committees recommendation of CDBG funding in the amount of $450,000. Mr. Frank Sorino, 3528 Madison Street, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of Join Hands Save a Life. Mr. Sorino expressed concerns in regards to the way CDBG Program Funding had been handled, and the regulations that must be met. Mr. Sorino also stated that he believes CDBG Funding allocation should be based on performance. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public hearing at 759 p.m. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 Mayor Pro Tem Finnila clarified that the regulations for use of CDBG funding are not City requirements, but are in fact Federal requirements. Ms. Finnila also expressed her appreciation for all of the services that the non-profit organizations provide to the citizens of Carlsbad. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila stated that she was concerned about allocating the CDBG funding for farm worker housing because there are so many residents that are in need of affordable housing. Ms. Finnila suggested that, instead of the federal grant fund, the Council should consider allocating money from a the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Program funds. Mayor Lewis asked staff to verify that funding, in the amount of $450,000, is available within the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Program that could be used for the farm worker housing. Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director verified that staff believes that farm worker housing would be an eligible project under the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Program. He noted that the fund balance is currently $6 million. In response to Council inquiry, Frank Boench, Management Analyst explained that if the $450,000 for the Farm Worker Housing were to be allocated from the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Program versus the CDBG Funding, staff would come back to Council with alternatives for re-allocating the CDBG funds. Council received the comments and took no action. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:16 p.m. with all members present. 8. AB #17,560 - LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - CT 02-286DP 03-18/CP 02-131HDP 02-14. Saima Qureshy, Associate Planner presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Staff responded to Council questions regarding the soils report, view blockage, the line of sight regarding ingress and egress of the property, and the green space requirements of the area between the proposed condominium complex and La Costa Avenue. Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, explained how roadway design speed, critical speed, and engineering and traffic survey served to develop the proposed driveway design for ingress and egress of the property. He stated that the green space serves to keep the line of sight to La Costa Avenue clear for drivers exiting the project. He also stated that there is a condition on the property that the Homeowners Association keep March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 8 this space clear. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson stated that the green space could be converted to a right-turn lane if the Council placed such a condition on the project. Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning, 5900 Pasteur Court, representing the applicant, Mr. Kwan So, of So Calso, LLC, gave a slide presentation. (Copy is not on file in the City Clerk’s Office.) Mr. Hofman discussed the history of the project, grading and erosion issues, views from properties south of the proposed project, traffic, and the one-way in one-way out driveway for entering and exiting the property. Randy Wagner, Soils Engineer with Leighton and Associates, Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, discussed the grading and erosion constraints at the site. He also explained the soils work that will be done to remedy drainage and erosion on the property. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 9:05 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Douglas Fess, 2456 La Costa Avenue, stated that he and several neighbors had neither been noticed for this meeting nor the Planning Commission meeting. He further stated that he had concerns regarding the traffic from the project, line of sight, and the condominium design. Mehdi Zomorrodian, 2464 La Costa Avenue, stated that he lives across from the driveway of this project. He also stated that La Costa Avenue is a dangerous road and that he would like speed limits lowered to 30 to 35 miles per hour and the establishment of flashing signage to indicate the driveway of the proposed project. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public hearing at 9:20 p.m. In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Johnson discussed the issues regarding installation of traffic signals at private driveways. Mr. Johnson stated that the developer is required to bond for construction of a traffic signal that would be installed if Caltrans traffic signal warrants are met and upon Council approval. Mayor Lewis requested that the green space that parallels the north part of the property be converted to a right-turn only lane. He also expressed concern regarding the circulation pattern of the property and large vehicle mobility onsite. Council Member Finnila stated that she could support a decelerationhight-turn only lane into the property. Council Member Hall asked that a traffic signal be required at the project driveway intersection with La Costa Avenue. City Attorney Ron Ball stated that he recommended that the public hearing be continued to April 13, 2004 in order to give notice to those households that did not receive notice of this meeting. March 23,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 9 Council concurred to continue the public hearing until April 13, 2004. Council also directed staff to return with information and diagrams regarding a right-turn only lane or deceleration lane and a possible traffic signal on La Costa Avenue at the project driveway. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. AB #17,561 - PRESENTATION BY WALTER FRAZIER. This item was taken out of order and considered prior to the Public Hearings. 10.AB #17,562 - PRESENTATION BY THE CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY. This item was taken out of order and considered prior to the Public Hearings. 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 mAtion, the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2004 was adjourned at 950 p.m. Sheila Cobian Minutes Clerk