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Home My WebLink About2005-05-10; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) May IO, 2005 City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Hall called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: Lewis. Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Pro Tem Hall presented a Proclamation to Public Works Director Lloyd Hubbs in recognition of National Public Works Week. Management Assistant Anna Tam announced that the 5'h Annual Public Works Fair would be held at the Dove Library on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:OO p.m. San Diego County Fair Marketing Intern Tony Lopez gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (not on file in the City Clerks Office) regarding the upcoming San Diego County Fair. Mr. Lopez stated that the fair would be running from June 1 Oth through July qfh and closed on Mondays except July 4th. Mr. Lopez also stated that further information could be found at www.sdfair.com. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 4 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #3 and #5 through #6 as follows: - AYES: - NOES: None. ABSENT: Lewis. Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. May 10,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 1. AB #18,108 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 2004/05 STREET SEALING PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 3667-10. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-147, accepting bids and awarding a contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the construction of the 2004/05 Street Sealing Project. 2. AB #18,109 - RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT TO EXTEND AND AMEND ROOF MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 48, approving ratification of Amendment No. 2 to extend and amend the Agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies for roof maintenance services. 3. AB #18,1 IO -APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT AUTOMOBILE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-149, approving the purchase of a replacement automobile for the Public Works Department and appropriating funds from the Vehicle Replacement Fund. 4. AB #18,111 -AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF BEACH TOURISM IN CARLSBAD. This item was pulled for discussion. 5. AB #18,112 - SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF KEN WILLIAMS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 51, approving the Compromise and Release and authorizing the expenditure of funds for settlement of the Workers’ Compensation claim of Ken Williams. 6. AB #18,113 -APPROVAL OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 52, approving revisions to the established Citywide Records Management Program. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 4. AB #I 8,111 - AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF BEACH TOURISM IN CARLSBAD. Associate Engineer Steve Jantz reviewed the staff presentation. Mr. Jantz explained that the requested economic analysis would allow the City to quantify the local revenues generated at the beach and would assist with establishing a baseline for the purpose of preparing grant applications. Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the proposed survey and analysis. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Sigafoose, Mr. Jantz confirmed that the funds allocated for the study would come from the Engineering department budget. May 10,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Executive Director of the Carlsbad Convention & Visitors’ Bureau Kurt Burkhart, 400 Carlsbad Village Drive, spoke in support of the proposed survey and analysis. On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-150, authorizing staff to conduct an economic analysis of attendance, beach spending, and the economic impact of beach tourism in Carlsbad. ACTION: - AYES: - NOES: None ABSENT: Lewis Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 7. AB #18,114 -AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMl N ISTRATION’S (FH WA) MANUAL. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-755, amending Title 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by the addition of Chapter 10.08.080 to adopt by reference the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2003 Edition as amended by the MUTCD 2003 California Supplement to replace the Caltrans Traffic Manual. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose NOES: None ABSENT: Lewis ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 8. AB #18,115 -ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY CALCU LATl ON PROVl S I ONS . City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-753, amending Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by amending the Residential Density Calculation Provision in the Zoning Ordinance, and by amending “Table A Permitted Uses” in Chapter 21.08 (R-A Zone) of the Municipal Code for consistency. AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Lewis Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose May 10,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Hedrick, 3557 Madison Street came forward to address Council. Mr. Hedrick expressed concerns relating to the lack of beach access due to a recently constructed fence from Carlsbad Village Drive to Tamarack along the east side of the railroad tracks. Bryan Batten, 3461 Madison Street also voiced concerns relating to the recent construction of a fence along the railroad tracks that prohibits pedestrian traffic to the beach. Mayor Pro Tem Hall stated that the fence that had recently been constructed is actually part of the Coastal Rail Trail Project. Council Member Kulchin stated that the property along the railroad track is owned by the North County Transit District. Deputy Public Works Director Glenn Pruim explained that the fencing currently along the railroad track is temporary and will be replaced by permanent, decorative fencing. Mr. Pruim also stated that the North County Transit District (NCTD) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) have not been interested in constructing a pedestrian crossing between Tamarack and Carlsbad Village Drive. PUBLIC HEARING: 9. AB #18,116 - SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SP 180(G) - INVITROGEN R EC REATlO N FAC I LI TI ES . Senior Planner Mike Grim presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office). Mayor Pro Tem Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tem Hall closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m. Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the proposed project. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-754, amending the Carlsbad Research Center Specific Plan (SP 180(G)) to allow ancillary recreational facilities for developed properties within the Specific Plan Area. AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Lewis Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose May 10,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 6:38 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 655 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 656 with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Hall 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: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May IO, 2005 was adjourned at 7:OO p.m. City Clerk Sheila Cobian Deputy City Clerk