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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-15; City Council; Minutes (4)MINUTES MEETING OF : CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Joint Special Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 15,2004 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: MayorlPresidentlChair Lewis called the Joint Special Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. ROLL CALL: The following Members were present: Present: Absent: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. COUNCIL REPORT: Mayor Pro TemNice PresidenWice Chair Finnila spoke regarding monetary support for our local roads. She stated that next year the city would receive 3.5 million dollars from the Transnet tax fund. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor/President/Chair Lewis stated that tonight’s public hearing regarding the 2004-2005 City Budget would include staff presentation, questions from the Council/Board/Commission and comment from the public. He indicated that the Council/Board/Commission would consider all information and give their decision regarding the adoption of the Budget at the Council/Board/Commission Meeting of June 22,2004. Director of Finance Lisa Hildabrand, Senior Accountant Helga Stover and Management Analyst Mike Arthur presented the staff report. (This report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Ms. Hildabrand gave an overview of the 2004-2005 proposed budget. Mr. Arthur discussed the enterprise funds and budget requests. Ms. Stover spoke about the CIP(Capita1 Improvement Program), changes to the CIP, fee increases and the Gann spending limits. June 15,2004 Carlsbad City Council, Municipal Water Dishict and Housing and Redevelopment Meeting 2 Mr. Arthur discussed the options that the Council/Board/Commission could consider regarding the budget. (These options are included in the Finance Agenda of June 15, 2004 on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to the Council/Board/Commission, Ms. Stover and Deputy City Engineer Doug Duncanson gave the background regarding the budget request for $400,000 for a maintenance facility at Poinsettia Park. At request of the Council/Board/Commission, Planning Director Michael Holzmiller gave an update on the Habitat Management Plan (HMP), stating its approval by Regulatory Agencies is critical to open space planning in Carlsbad. In response to the CouncillBoardlCommission, Ms. Hildabrand stated that the goals crafted by Council in January 2004 are reflected in the 2004-2005 pro posed budget. Mayor/President/Chair Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Larry David, 7042 El Fuerte, inquired as to when the Alga Norte Pool would be built. Roy Sanchez, 3482 Roosevelt, asked the Council/Board/Commission to consider two projects in the Village area. He requested a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks at Chestnut leading to the beach. In addition, Mr. Sanchez asked for additional streetscaping along Roosevelt from Carlsbad Village Drive to Walnut. Jane Zappia, 1485 Turquoise, asked the Council/Board/Commission to consider putting in more tennis courts at Poinsettia Park. Rich Van Every, 2977 Ridgefield, requested that the City preserve wildlife and additional open space. Socorro Anderson, 3222 Roosevelt, representing St. Patrick’s Ministry, asked for more affordable housing. She inquired as to whether the City is on track to meet State housing goals. Allison Rolfe, Policy Director of San Diego Baykeeper and Coordinator for the North County Open Space Coalition, stated that she had approximately 20 supporters at Council willing to cede their time to her. She handed the CounciVBoardlCommission the following speaker slips: Ruth Lewis 2001 Avenue of the Trees Carlsbad, CA 92008 June 15,2004 Carlsbad City Council, Municipal Water District and Housing and Redevelopment Meeting Roger E. Fox, M.D. 3905 Park Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Audrie Clark 7012 San Bartolo Carlsbad, CA 92009 Leni Gillis 4116 Andros Way Steven Clark 7012 San Bartolo Carlsbad, CA 92009 Steve Calender 832-D Kalpati Circle Carlsbad, CA 92008 Ruth Ganc 4918 Delos Way Ocean Hills, CA Rich Van Every 2977 Ridgefield Carlsbad, CA 92008 Therese Dol kas 1674 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Elizabeth Randol 2588 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92008 Jenny Dolkas 2736 Wilson Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 Toby Jordan Trieste Carlsbad 3 Jim Deveau 3626 Laredo Street Carlsbad June 15,2004 Carlsbad City Council, Municipal Water District and Housing and Redevelopment Meeting 4 Meghan Trainor Fitch 1331 Knowles Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Karen Merrill 6901 #C Quail Place Carlsbad, CA 92009 Carolyn Martus 3685 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 June Diggle 445 Van Dyke Avenue Del Mar, CA Jeremy Sison 375 Acacia #24 Carlsbad, CA John Hyde 3685 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dee K. Pope 1977 East Pointe Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kasey Ci ncia re1 li 2727 Lyons Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 Ms. Rolfe also recognized the Preserve Calavera Group for organizing those present. Ms. Rolfe emphasized that a primary goal of the coalition is to save the unique beauty of Carlsbad. She recognized the work that the City has done towards the finalization of a habitat management plan. Ms. Rolfe clarified that another goal of her organization is to be “pro” wise planning. Ms. Rolfe stated that her organization would like partnerships with the City to find matching funds for open space purchase. In response to the Council/Board/Commission, Ms. Rolfe stated that her organization does not prefer the current location for the extension of Cannon Road; however, she stated that there are alternatives and she would keep an open mind regarding this circulation issue. June 15,2004 Carlsbad City Council, Municipal Water District and Housing and Redevelopment Meeting 5 Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera noted that her group has been working on some alternatives with staff regarding the Cannon Road extension. Ms. Nygaard stated that we all value open space. She further stated that she would like the City to do more to purchase and preserve open space. She reported that her group has done some fundraising for open space purchase. Lonnie Todoroki, 3550 Trieste, spoke in favor of more open space. She stated she had attended several community meetings and noted that the citizens were also in favor of open space. Ms. Todoroki stated that Cannon Road could be completed, however, it needed changes. Dennis Villavicencio, 191 Cherry Avenue, with law offices at 2333 State Street, spoke in favor of preservation of open space. Shelly Hayes Caron, Marron Adobe, spoke for preservation of the Adobe District. Ms. Caron showed a map indicating the location of the district. Ms. Caron emphasized the importance of this land in the HMP and the role it plays in connecting wildlife corridors. Ms. Caron showed pictures of the waterfall on this land and spoke of the value of this district. Me1 Vernon, Loma Alta, San Diego, stated his support for Ms. Shelly’s request. He stated that we must preserve the artifacts and culture of the Indians who have lived in this area. Kasey Cinciarelli, 2727 Lyons Court, stated that this was the time to allocate money for the purchase of open space. Ms. Cinciarelli stated that the area did not need additional “big box” stores. She emphasized that the city needs to secure grants for the preservation of open space. Doren Curtiss, 6856 Shearwaters Drive, stated his preference for Budget Option No. 3 (a $3 million tennis complex at Poinsettia Park). He discussed that Option No. 2 (7 additional lighted courts for 1 million dollars at Poinsettia Park) was his second choice. Mr. Curtiss described the management of the City of San Diego’s tennis court complex at Morley Field. He stated that the Balboa Tennis Club managed this complex. Seeing no one else wishing to testify, Mayor/President/Chair Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m. Upon Council/Board/Commission request, Community Development Director Sandra Holder described how the Planning Department utilizes contractors for biologic studies. Upon Council/Board/Commission request, Project Manager John Cahill stated that the Alga Norte Community Park, including the Swim Complex would come before Council for review in spring of 2005. June 15,2004 Carlsbad City Council, Municipal Water District and Housing and Redevelopment Meeting 6 In response to the Council/Board/Commission inquiry, Traffic Engineer Bob Johnson stated that a pedestrian bridge crossing over the railroad tracks at Chestnut Street would need to be studied for feasibility and cost. He stated that he did not believe this project is in the City work plan at this time. Mr. Johnson described the unique features and challenges of this type of bridge. In response to the Council/Board/Commission inquiry, Ms. Hildabrand discussed the fiscal location of Proposition C (2002) monies. She stated that 31 million dollars are located in the General Capital Construction Fund. She further stated that a separate open space fund could be set up. Mayor/President/Chair Lewis stated that he would like to have an open space committee make recommendations regarding open space acquisition. City Manager Ray Patchett stated that he could provide documentation regarding our funding for open space for grant or foundations applications. In response to the Council/Board/Commission request, Director of Planning Michael Holzmiller described the history of the standards of the Growth Management Plan and preservation of open space. He stated that preserving open space and development go hand in hand. He acknowledged that in 1992 Carlsbad was the first city in the State of California to voluntarily develop a Habitat Management Plan (HMP). Regarding the continued preservation of open space, Mr. Holzmiller emphasized that it is critical for the HMP to be a.pproved. In response to the Council/Board/Commission inquiry, Director of Housing and Redevelopment Debbie Fountain spoke regarding the second Redevelopment area. She stated that there are plans for more public amenities in this area. She also stated that the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard would help create more public space. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of June 15, 2004 was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. AlNE M. WOOD, CMC