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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-28; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: September 28,2004 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Finnila stated that she would abstain from the approval of the September 9, 2004 Special Meeting Minutes due to the fact she was absent from the meeting. On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, minutes of the following meeting were approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 9, 2004. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard ~~ NOES: ABSTAl N : None Finnila PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented Karen Vaudreuil, Fire Marshal, with a Proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 3 - 9, 2004. Fire Marshal Vaudreuil announced that the City of Carlsbad Fire Department would be holding an Open House on Saturday, October 2, 2004, from 1O:OO a.m. to 2:OO p.m., at Fire Station No. 1, located at 1275 Carlsbad Village Drive. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #3, as follows: . AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. September 28,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #17,802 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-306, accepting cash donations made to the Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund. 2. AB #17,803 - FLOWER FIELDS GRANT ALLOCATIONS AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-307, approving two grant requests by the Carltas Company to provide aid to the flower growing operations on the Carlsbad Ranch, and authorizing the appropriation of Flower Field grant funds. 3. AB #17,804 - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEM (BASE PAY). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-308, establishing a Base Pay Increase Matrix to provide for base pay increases for eligible management employees. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 4. AB #17,805 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CALLE BARCELONA. City Attorney, Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-722, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by the amendment of Section 10.44.340 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Calle Barcelona from the south city limit to its’ intersection with El Camino Real. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packard ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 5. AB #17,814 - RESIDENTIAL GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CONSISTING AMENDMENTS - ZCA 03-02. City Attorney, Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 718, amending Title 21 of the Municipal Code by amending the Residential Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance to September 28, 2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 ensure consistency between the General Plan and Zoning 0 rd i nance . AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, and Packard 6. AB #17,810, - LA COSTA RESORT AND SPA MASTER PLAN - ZC 03-041MP 03- 02/MP 149(S). City Attorney, Ron Ball titled the Ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted the following: ORDINANCE NO. NS-719, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municpal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change from (I) Single Family Residential (R-I) to Planned Community (P-C); (2) General Commercial (C-2) to P-C; (3) Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M) to P-C, and; (4) Residential Professional (RP) to P-C, on property generally located within the La Costa Resort and Spa properties east of El Camino Real and south of Arena1 Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 6; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-720, approving the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan, MP 03-02; and ORDINANCE NO. NS-721 , amending the La Costa Master Plan, MP 149, to remove the La Costa Resort and Spa Properties, to allow them to be regulated by Master Plan, MP 03-02. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, and Packard PUBLIC COMMENT: Barry Whittle, 3737 Saddle Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Whittle voiced concerns pertaining to the speed limit on College Avenue. Mr. Whittle presented a petition (on file in the City Clerk’s office) in regards to the speed limit that has yet to be established on College Avenue. The petition, which was signed by over 200 people in the neighborhood of Calavera Hills requested that the speed limit be set at 40 mph. Mr. Whittle stated that there is a sight line obstruction at the intersection of College Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive, due to the crest of the hill at that location. Mr. Whittle also expressed concern regarding safety of students who attend the middle school and the grade school adjacent to College Avenue. In response to inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Whittle confirmed that this issue had been presented to the Traffic Commission and that the Commission is aware of the concerns. September 28,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Council Member Hall asked Mr. Whittle to specify the area that should be the focus of the speed zone. Mr. Whittle responded that the area of focus should be the area near the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and College Avenue. Mr. Whittle requested to be notified when the speed limit would be on the City Council Agenda. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Municipal Water District at 6: 13 p.m. with all members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis reconvened the remainder of the City Council Meeting at 8:OO p.m. with all members present. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:OO p.m. Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with all members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 7. AB #17,806 - ACCEPTANCE OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE. Julie Clark, Human Resources Director, Harriett Gerza, Human Resources Manager and Cheri Abbott, Human Resources Manager presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office). Ms. Clark summarized that as part of developing and implementing a departmental strategic plan, the Human Resources Department developed a mission, vision and values, and identified significant areas for improvement as a critical support department. Ms. Clark stated that the Human Resources department aligned their mission, vision and values with the City’s overall mission, vision and values. Harriett Gerza, Human Resources Manager hi-lighted the various employee development programs that have been implemented through the Human Resources Department and the overall employee satisfaction with the programs that were offered. Cheri Abbott, Human Resources Manager gave details concerning the City’s recruitment and selection process and explained how the process has been aligned with the City’s values and core competencies. September 28,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 In closing, Ms. Gerza spoke about the “HR Is In” mobile service, in which various divisions of the Human Resources Department have gone into the field to provide services and answer questions that the employees may have. Council Members discussed the alignment of the recruitment process, and commended staff for being proactive regarding performance management and employee training and development. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-309, accepting the Human Resources Department Strategic Plan Update as presented. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. 8. AB #17,767 - AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 44 NEIGHBORHOOD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES. Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that since this was a continued item, the staff report would not be presented again. Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner and Jessica Galloway, Assistant Planner came forward to respond to questions from Council regarding the agenda item. Mayor Lewis questioned if the policy would require the back of a home to have the same architectural style and detail as the front, even if the back of the home could not be seen. Mr. DeCerbo responded that the policy would require a remodel to be held to the same design standards as a new home. Mayor Lewis made a motion to delete the architectural design requirement for rear and side elevations in infill areas. Council Member Packard seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Council Member Packard asked if a property with a significant hill in the back would be required to have all the design detail on the back of the home. Mr. DeCerbo responded that, as the policy is written today, the design detail would be required. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council determined that the proposed Policy No. 44 should be amended to delete the requirement that rear and side home elevations, in infill areas, have the same architectural design as the front elevations. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. Finnila. September 28,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 City Attorney, Ron Ball, stated that the policy should be returned to staff for revision in accordance with Council’s direction. City Manager, Ray Patchett, suggested that Council refer the item back to staff for additional information regarding the requirements for infill areas, remodels, and new construction. By consensus, Council referred the matter to staff. 9. AB #17,807 - REQUEST FROM LENNAR COMMUNITIES TO CHANGE THREE STREET NAMES IN BRESSI RANCH. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila left the dais at 8:47 due to the fact that her name was being proposed as a street name in the Bressi Ranch Community. Larry Clemens, President of Lennar Communities came forward to explain the reasons behind the request to change the following street names in Bressi Ranch: Gardenlane Way to Bressi Ranch Way 0 Astoria Street to Nygaard Street 0 Eden Place to Finnila Place Mr. Clemens noted the historical significance of the name “Bressi Ranch” to the area, and also explained the request to honor former Council Member Nygaard and Council Member Finnila for their work on the development of “livable communities” and “smart growth” standards, which have been incorporated into the Bressi Ranch community. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council determined that the request to change three street names in Bressi Ranch should be granted. AYES: NOES: None. ABSENT: Finnila. Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila returned to the dais at 853 p.m. IO. AB #17,808 - REQUEST FROM THE VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION REGARDING POSSIBLE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS. Lisa Limber, 2579 B State Street, Carlsbad, of the Carlsbad Village Business Association came forward to give a presentation regarding possible enhancements to the village area. Ms. Limber asked that Council consider prioritizing two of the eight remaining improvements identified in the Redevelopment Master Plan for the village. She requested that diagonal parking on Grand Avenue and enhanced lighting in the village be considered for implementation prior to the holiday season. Council Member Kulchin inquired about the status of the parking study for the village area. September 28,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 Ray Patchett, City Manager, stated that the matter had been referred to Public Works. Council Member Packard left the dais at 856 p.m. due to the fact that he owns property within the village area. Council Member Finnila asked how the two requested items had been identified. Ms. Limber responded that these were identified through a survey of merchants in the village area. Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, and Lloyd Hubbs, Public Works Director, explained the status of the pending study, noting that a consultant must be hired to prepare the study, that the Request for Quotes (RFQ) has been prepared, but has not been issued yet. They stated that the study could not be completed before the holiday season. Council Member Kulchin asked staff if anyone had looked into the lighting enhancements for the village. Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director stated that lighting had been looked into, however it would be difficult to place the lighting in the trees the way it had been requested due to the fact that the concrete in the sidewalks would need to be torn out to place the conduit for electricity. Ms. Fountain stated that staff had planned to place the conduit in the concrete on State Street in conjunction with the sidewalk repair project. She explained that electricity cannot be run from the existing lights to the trees, and that the additional conduit is needed for this purpose. Mayor Lewis asked that Council be provided the history of the parking on Grand Avenue, when this matter is returned for consideration. Council Member Kulchin gave a brief explanation of the current parking on Grand Avenue and State Street. Robert Wilkinson, 281 0 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad came forward to address Council, and spoke in support of the requested improvements. Mr. Wilkinson stated that he would like the City to consider funding a more robust street tree replacement program in the village. Mr. Wilkinson showed photos to Council of unhealthy trees located on Carlsbad Village Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard. Mr. Johnson asked for clarification from Council regarding what should be included in the traffic study. Council concurred that the addition of 40+ parking spaces, and the issues of traffic safety, road capacity, and pedestrian “walkability” should be included in the study. By consensus, Council referred the matter to staff. September 28,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 8 Council Member Packard returned to the dais at 9:14 p.m. 11. AB #17,809 -ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-31 0, appointing Frances Carrillo to the Arts Commission. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Lewis and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and sub-committees of which they are members. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of September 28, 2004 was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Sheila Cobian Minutes Clerk