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Home My WebLink About2004-08-03; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: AUGUST 3,2004 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. LEG IS LAT WE I NVOCATI ON : Father Stephen McCall offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 July 6, 2004. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held July 6, 2004. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 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 #17,736 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was pulled for discussion. August 3,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AB #17.737 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City’s investment portfolio as of June 30, 2004. AB #17.738 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT POINSETTIA LANE AND PASEO ESCUELA - PROJECT NO. 3849-1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-258, accepting bids and awarding the contract to HMS Construction, Inc. for the construction of the traffic signal at Poinsettia Lane and Paseo Escuela. AB #I 7,739 - REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-259, approving out-of-state travel for one employee to attend the 2004 International Conference on Volunteer Administration in Portland, Oregon. AB #17,740 -APPROVAL OF TEN-YEAR GROUND LEASE WITH THE CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-260, approving a ten-year ground lease agreement with Callaway Golf Company for City-owned land, previously identified as CT 81-46 - Carlsbad Airport Centre, to accommodate technology improvements in Callaway products by expanding the testing range. AB #17,747 -APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR HIGHLAND DRIVE STORM DRAIN - PROJECT NO. 3905. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-265, approving a Settlement and Reimbursement Agreement with Jim Dunn for property known as APN 156-051- 24 for repair of the Highland Drive Storm Drain to prevent further erosion on the property. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 1. AB #I 7,736 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Leila Dooley, Librarian described the Carlsbad Reads Together Program. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-257, accepting a donation from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library in support of the Carlsbad Reads Toget her Program. AYES: - NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. August 3,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: None. PUBLIC HEARING: 7. AB #17,741 -COST ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Karen Vaudreuil, Fire Marshal and Kelly Collier, Fire Inspection Officer presented the staff report. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:06 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 6:06 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-261, approving the cost assessments for abatement and directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the Resolution with the San Diego County Auditor on or before August IO, 2004. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packard ADJOURNMENT TO A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING: Mayor Lewis adjourned to a Joint Meeting of the City Council, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, the Housing and Redevelopment Commission and the Public Financing Authority at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened at 6:07 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD Mayor Lewis adjourned to the City Council and Municipal Water District Board Meeting at 6:08 p.m. and reconvened at 6:08 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:08 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:lO p.m. with all members present. August 3,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 10.AB #17,744 - PRESENTATION ON VILLAGE H IN CALAVERA HILLS. Mona Kuljurgis, representing the Friends of Village H gave a Power Point Presentation regarding “Save Village H” in the Calavera Hills area. Ms. Kuljurgis read a letter from Lee Ann Bright regarding the importance of preserving the Village H area as open space. Andrew Chapman, 2808 New Castle Way, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Chapman voiced his support in preserving the Village H area as open space. Mr. Chapman stated that according to citizen surveys open space is a high priority and that he considers the Village H area as one of areas to connect community, place and spirit. Mr. Chapman urged Council to acquire the Village H area and preserve the open space and also mentioned that according to staff a community facility is no longer required at the Village H location. Council Member Packard asked why a community facility was no longer required at the Village H location. Michael Hozmiller, Planning Director stated that Council would need to amend the Master Plan if Council approved the acquisition of the Village H land and did not plan to build a community facility on the site. Andrew Chapman, 2808 New Castle Way, Carlsbad came forward once again to address Council. Mr. Chapman spoke on behalf of many citizens who were unable to attend the meeting and reiterated their interest in preserving the Village H area as open space. Council Member Hall stated that Council would like to form an Open Space Committee. Council Member Hall discussed how the money for open space might be leveraged. He stated, for example, that one City dollar could be contributed along with one community dollars and grant dollars. Mr. Chapman stated that he would like to see the City take more of a lead in acquiring the land. Reva Zemke, 2810 Seaside Way, Carlsbad spoke in support of preserving Village H as open space. Shirley Bellero, 3721 Bennington, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Bellero stated that she felt the Village H land would better be used as a park. Joyce Bedrosian, 2814 Seaside Way, Carlsbad spoke of the beautiful natural area that currently exists on the subject property. August 3,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Lynn Crockett, 2738 Avalon, Carlsbad shared a photo with Council of her son and father in the Village H canyon. Ms. Crockett urged Council to purchase the property and stated that she felt a day care facility is not needed in that area. Laura Zdyb, 3736 Bennington Court, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Zdyb urged Council to purchase Village H for open space. Carol Saylor, 3719 Bennington Court, Carlsbad spoke of her fondness for the Village H canyon and voiced her concerns regarding the increased traffic should a facility be built in the Village H canyon. Gigi Orlowski, 3729 Bennington Court, Carlsbad voiced her concerns regarding the fact that Council had only received one fade-mail when she knew for certain that several had been sent. Ms. Orlowski shared with Council her concerns regarding erosion issues in the area. Loni DM Todoroki, 3550 Trieste Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Todoroki spoke in support of leaving Village H as open space. “Kathleen” Caitlin Riley, 3704 Azimuth Place, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Riley expressed her interest in leaving Village H as open space. Lee Ann Bright and Michael Bright, 2875 Sanford Lane, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Bright and her son spoke of their appreciation for the open space that Village H currently provides. Council Member Hall suggests that the residents explore other ways to purchase the land. Council concurred that the request to purchase the Village H land would be reviewed following the approval of the HMP and establishment of the Open Space Committee. Council received the presentation. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:17 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:24 p.m. with all members present. 11 .AB #17,745 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MAJOR SERVICE AREA STRATEGIC PLAN. Sandra Holder, Community Development Director and various staff presented report and reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office). August 3,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council approved RESOLUTION NO. 2004-264, accepting the Community Development Strategic Plan as presented. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packard 12.AB #17.746 - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS SURVEY. Don Neu, Assistant Planning Director, Gary Barberio, Principal Planner and Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office.) Mayor Lewis asked for clarification regarding any changes being made to Council Policy ##44. City Attorney, Ron Ball stated that when the item comes forward to Council, it can be discussed and the policy can be changed by Council only. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila thanked staff for the survey that they administered. Council Member Hall suggested that staff may want to consider outsourcing the survey in the future. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council received the report regarding the Development Review Process Survey from City Staff AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packard COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Lewis and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and su b-committees of which they are members. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENT: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following event: August 3,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 Monday, August 9,2004 - 1O:OO a.m. Cannon/College Road Opening Event Calavera Hills Elementary School 41 00 Tamarack Avenue Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2004 was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. in honor of Gloria Pagen. City CYk Sheila Cobian Minutes Clerk