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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: March 22,2005
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, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Due to his absence, Council Member Hall stated that he would abstain from the
approval of the Minutes for the Special Meeting, the Regular Meeting and the Joint
Special Meeting held March 1, 2005.
Due to her absence, Council Member Kulchin stated that she would abstain from the
approval of the March 8, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, minutes of the following meeting were approved
as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held March I , 2005 (Hall - Abstain)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 1 , 2005. (Hall - Abstain)
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held March 1 , 2005. (Hall - Abstain)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 8, 2005. (Kulchin - Abstain)
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Tim Murphy of Elite Racing, in honor of the
20th Anniversary of the Carlsbad 5000.
Mr. Murphy presented Council with T-shirts and lapel pins promoting the upcoming
Carlsbad 5000.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #7, as follows:
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
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WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
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AB #18,030 - REQUEST TO PURSUE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
/TDA)/TRANSNET FUNDING FROM SANDAG.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-078, authorizing staff to pursue
Transportation Development Act (TDA) / Transnet Funding from SANDAG for
three projects: 1 .) a Pedestrian Master Plan; 2.) completion of the Carlsbad
Bicycle Master Plan; and 3.) construction of a pedestrian facility on a portion of
Valley Street.
AB #18.031- RATIFICATION TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR
HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-079, approving ratification of
Amendment No. I to extend and amend the agreement with Seaside Heating
and Air Conditioning, Inc. for HVAC Maintenance Services
AB #I 8,032 - RATIFICATION OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
INTERCEPTOR SEWER PIPELINE WITHIN POINSETTIA PROPERTIES PLANNING
AREAS 2,3, AND 4 - PROJECT NO. 38101.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-080, approving and authorizing
execution of Ratification Agreement with WL Homes, LLC, for reimbursement of
costs for construction of the interceptor sewer pipeline improvements within
Poinsettia Properties Planning Areas 2, 3, and 4, Carlsbad Tract CT 00-16.
AB #18,033 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HOLIDAY PARK RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT (RE-BID) - CONTRACT NO. PKS 03-07 PROJECT NO. 38971.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-081 , rejecting the low bid from
Precise Construction Management as non-responsive, and awarding the contract
for Holiday Park restroom replacement (Re-Bid) and appropriating additional
funds - Contract No. PKS 03-07 Project No. 38971 to Blair Rasmussen
Construction.
AB #I 8,034 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES AND FOR MATERIALS
TE STI N G S E RVI C ES .
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-082, approving Amendment No. 3 to
the Agreement for Design and Construction Engineering Support Services with
Dokken Engineering, Inc., and Amendment No. 1 for Materials Testing Services
with Testing Engineers for Rancho Santa Fe Road North, Phases 1 and 2,
Project Nos. 3190,3907,3887 and 3923.
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6. AB #18,035 -APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE
STABlLIZATION/RESTORATION OF HISTORIC BARN AT LEO CARRILLO PARK.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-083, authorizing the application for
Grant Funding from Save America’s Treasures in support of the Historic Barn
Stabilization/Restoration Project at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and
authorizing the allocation of matching funds for the project.
7. AB #I 8.041 - AMENDMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS
FOR AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION, AND
MATERIALS TESTING.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-088, approving Amendments to the
Professional Service Agreements for as-needed construction management,
inspection, and materials testing with Simon Wong Engineering, Inc. and Testing
Engineers - San Diego, Inc.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
8. AB #I 8,009 - AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE SUBDIVISION
DESIGN TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-745, amending Title 20, Chapter 20.16,
Section 20.16.040(D) to require the design of a subdivision to
provide for communication systems, including telephone and
internet services.
- AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
9. AB #18.036 - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11 .I2 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED TRIMMING OR CUTTING OF
CITY TREES.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-747, amending certain sections of Chapter
11 .I2 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to prohibit individuals from
trimming or cutting down trees.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
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George Brook, from the Carlsbad Post Office, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Brook distributed a handout (on file in the City Clerk’s office) and spoke about the two
new ZIP Codes that will be added to Carlsbad to accommodate growth effective June
27, 2005.
Ted Owen, 5934 Priestley Drive, Carlsbad, presented Council Member Packard with a
Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Assemblyman Mark Wyland.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.AB #18.037 - 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
presentation (The presentation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Boensch
stated that the City received 23 applications in response to a request for proposals for
activities to be funded through the 2005/2006 CDBG / HOME Programs, including 19
proposals for public service activities totaling over $254,000. He noted that only
$85,434 is available for public service activities.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:26 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Pricilla Alvarez, 1725 South Clementine Street, Oceanside, came forward to address
Council on behalf of From the Inside Out organization. Ms. Alvarez thanked Council for
past years support and asked that they once again consider funding the organization.
Jackie Stone, 2068 Avenue of the Trees, Carlsbad came forward on behalf of the
Community Resource Center. Ms. Stone gave a brief overview of the services that the
Community Resource Center provides and asked that Council consider the organization
for grant funding.
Shirley Cole, 1252 Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad came forward on behalf of Lifeline
Community Services. Ms. Cole asked Council to support the Advisory Committee’s
recommendation to grant funding for their Youth Services program that operates out of
Valley Middle School.
Amy Weeks, 679 S. Nardo Avenue, Salona Beach, came forward to address Council on
behalf of Meals on Wheels. Ms. Weeks gave an overview of the Meals on Wheels
program and thanked Council for their consideration.
Bill Mara, 843 B Hampton Court, Vista, came forward on behalf of TERl Inc. Mr. Mara
requested that Council support the Committee’s recommendation for funding.
Alicia Santos, Chief Operating Officer of North County Health Services, thanked Council
for their prior support of the Agency and asked that they continue to support North
County Health Services.
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Socorro Rodriguez-Anderson, 3222 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad came forward to
address Council. Ms. Rodriguez-Anderson gave a brief overview of the work done by
the Brother Benno Foundation and the House of Dorothy, Barbara and Rosemary. Ms.
Rodriguez-Anderson thanked Council for their support and consideration.
Lisa Lipsey, 20702 Elfin Forest Road, Escondido came forward to address Council on
behalf of Fraternity House Incorporated. Ms. Lipsey gave an overview of the services
provided by Fraternity House and Michelle House. Ms. Lipsey thanked Council for their
past support and requested that Council consider funding for fiscal year 2005-2006.
Gary Galante, Associate Director of Programs for Interfaith Community Services, 21 95
Oceanside Boulevard , Oceanside came forward to address Council. Mr. Galante
thanked the Advisory Committee for their 2005/2006 recommendation of assistance for
housing. Mr. Galante also thanked Council for their time and consideration.
Joaquin Blas, 8222 Skyline Drive, San Diego came forward to address Council on
behalf of La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless Shelter. Mr. Blas thanked Council for
their prior support and asked that they once again consider La Posada for funding.
Kathleen Wellman also came forward on behalf of La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless
Shelter. Ms. Wellman gave a brief synopsis of the services provided by La Posada and
thanked Council for their continued support.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 650
p.m.
Mayor Lewis asked that Council consider a contribution of $4,000 to Fraternity House.
Council Member Kulchin stated that they had done this the previous year for Fraternity
House and that the funding came from the Council Contingency Fund.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Mr. Boensch stated that Fraternity
House had been given a $5,000 contribution from the Council Contingency the previous
year.
Council Member Sigafoose complimented Mr. Boensch and the Committee for a job
well done.
Council received the comments and took no action.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 655 p.m. Council reconvened at 659 p.m., with all
members present.
11 .AB #I 8,038 - EMERALD RIDGE EAST LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PLAN
AMENDMENT LFMP 87-05(E)/LFMP 87-20(C).
Senior Planner Van Lynch presented the staff report and reviewed a Power Point
Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office).
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Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:Ol p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the hearing at 7:Ol p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-084, approving a Local Facilities
Management Plan Amendment to Local Facilities Management
Zones 5 and 20 within the Emerald Ridge East Residential
Subdivision generally located on the east side of Hidden Valley
Road and south of Palomar Airport Road in Local Facilities
Management Zones 5 and 20..
AYES: - NOES: None.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
12.AB #18,039 - YAMAMOTO SUBDIVISION - ZC 04-01/LCPA 04-02.
Associate Planner Saima Qureshy presented the staff report and reviewed a Power
Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office).
Paul Klukas of Planning Systems, 1530 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, representing the
applicant came forward to address Council. Mr. Klukas stated he would be happy to
answer any questions Council might have.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-748, amending Section 21.05.030 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code by an Amendment to the Zoning Map to
grant a Zone Change, ZC 04-01, from Limited Control (L-C) to
One-Family Residential (R-I) on a 5.09 acre site generally located
on the east side of Black Rail Road, south of Songbird Avenue and
north of Ocean Crest Avenue in the Mello II Segment of the Local
Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 20; and
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-085, adopting a Negative
Declaration and approving an Amendment to the Local Coastal
Program and to change the Zoning Designation from Limited
Control (L-C) to One-Family Residential (R-I) on a 5.09 acre site
generally located on the east side of Black Rail Road, south of
Songbird Avenue and north of Ocean Crest Avenue in Local
Facilities Management Zone 20.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13.AB #18,004 - PRESENTATION ON THE FORMATION OF A TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Council Member Sigafoose left the dais at 7:07 due to a potential conflict of interest.
Mr. Patrick Fearn, 6933 Dusty Rose Place, Carlsbad, Chairman of the Carlsbad
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Fearn outlined the concept of establishing a Tourism Business Improvement District
(BID) in Carlsbad and explained that the BID processes have worked very well
throughout the State of California.
Mr. Fearn also stated that having a hotel assessment would work well and would
provide a significant, reliable and dedicated funding source to support the Destination
Marketing for Carlsbad.
Mr. Fearn stated that the hotel industry is very encouraged by the City’s positive
reaction to the idea to help craft the Tourism BID for Carlsbad.
Rick Smock, 2706 lnverness Drive, Carlsbad came forward on behalf of the Carlsbad
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Mr. Smock requested that the City assist with
additional funding in the amount of $10,000 so that the Bureau and the hotels could
work with Strategic Marketing Group to develop a comprehensive plan for tourism
promotional efforts.
Mr. Fearn asked that Council accept the Bureaus’ request and referenced letters of
support (on file in the City Clerk’s office) that were received in support of establishing a
Tourism BID in Carlsbad.
Mayor Lewis stated that if Council agreed to support the request for $35,000, he hoped
the Council would concur to have staff work with the Bureau on the formation of the
BID.
In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Fearn confirmed that the $35,000 would be
in the form of a loan.
Council received the presentation and directed the City Attorney to return with
documents authorizing the requested loan.
Council Member Sigafoose returned to the dais at 7:18 p.m.
14.AB #I 8,040 - ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2005-086, and RESOLUTION NO. 2005-087, reappointing Gary
Hill and Frances Carrillo to the Arts Commission.
AYES: - NOES: None.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
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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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to
attend, and may be participating in the following events:
Thursday, March 31,2005 - 900 p.m.
Carlsbad Citizens’ Academy Graduation
City Hall Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California
Thursday, March 31,2005 - 6:OO p.m.
Kids Are Worth a Million Telethon
Carlsbad High School Gym
3557 Lancer Way
Carlsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2005 was adjourned at
7:21 p.m.
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Sheila Cobian Deputy City Clerk