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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
July 26, 2005
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:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, minutes of the following meetings were approved
as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 5, 2005.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 5, 2005.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 12, 2005.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 12, 2005.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Bob Fenner, President of the Board of
Directors of Hospice of the North Coast, in recognition of the organizations’ 25th
Anniversary.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 1 through 3 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item #4 as follows:
AYES:
NOES: None
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.
1. AB #18,219 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
This item was pulled for discussion.
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2. AB #18,220 -ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY
FO U N DATl 0 N .
This item was pulled for discussion.
3. AB #18,221- ESTABLISHMENT OF 2005-06 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1.
This item was pulled for discussion.
4. AB #18,222 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 03-13, BLACK RAIL RIDGE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-235, approving the final map for CT
03-13, Black Rail Ridge, and authorizing the map to be recorded.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. AB #18,219 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Library Director Cliff Lange came forward to address Council. Mr. Lange introduced
Arthur Wood, President of the Friends of the Library.
Mr. Wood expressed his appreciation for the volunteers responsible for assisting the
Friends and making the donation possible.
Mr. Lange also expressed his appreciation for the support from the Friends of the
Library.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-232, accepting a donation and pledge of
support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library in support of
various Library programs.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose AYES:
NOES: None
2. AB #18,220 - ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY
FO U N DATION .
Library Director Cliff Lange introduced Jim Comstock, President of the Carlsbad Library
Foundation.
Mr. Comstock stated that the public / private partnership between the Foundation and
the City is a model for future endeavors. Mr. Comstock also thanked Council for their
support of the proposal.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-233, accepting a proposal from the
Carlsbad Library Foundation to conduct a Capital Campaign to
raise funds in support of the construction and equipping of the
proposed Library Learning Center.
AYES:
NOES: None
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
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3. AB #18,221- ESTABLISHMENT OF 2005-06 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy asked
that someone define'the special tax for Community Facilities District No. 1.
Finance Director Lisa Hildabrand explained that the special tax for Community Facilities
District No. 1 (CFD) is a mechanism to provide public facilities for new development
coming into the City. Ms. Hildabrand also stated the CFD taxes are paid by the
property developers and that there is no CFD tax on any residential homeowner within
the City of Carlsbad.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-234, establishing the 2005-06 special tax
for the Community Facilities District No. 1.
AYES: - NOES: None
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
5. AB #I 8,223 - ESTABLISHMENT OF STOP CONTROLS ON STREETS THAT
INTERSECT WITH MADISON STREET.
Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-763, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stop controls on Madison
Street at the intersections of Walnut Avenue, Chestnut Avenue,
Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue.
AYES:
NOES: None
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
6. AB #I 8,224 - ESTABLISHMENT OF STOP CONTROL ON HIDDEN VALLEY
ROAD.
Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-764, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require a stop control on Hidden
Valley Road at its intersection with Lighthouse Road.
AYES:
NOES: None
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
expressed concerns relating to the property at 3016 Highland Avenue. Ms. Levy also
inquired about City policies and procedures as they relate to code violations.
Jay Knohl, 2386 Jefferson Street, came forward to address Council. Mr. Knohl read a
letter on behalf of Harold Peacock (on file in the office of the City Clerk), addressing
issues of concern relating to the condition of the Calavera ballfields.
Molly Henry, 161 3 Brome Court, came forward to address Council. Ms. Henry
expressed concerns relating to the proximity of construction work near the Batiquitos
Lagoon Foundation where the Club Pelican Camp, offered by the Cultural Arts
Department, was being held. Ms. Henry submitted a letter (on file in the office of the
City Clerk) that contained the signatures of 13 participant parents who were dissatisfied
with the camp due to the construction noise during camp hours.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Building and Code Enforcement Manager
Pat Kelley confirmed that Ms. Levy has access to the files regarding the plans on the
property at 3016 Highland. Mr. Kelley also stated that in the event of a code violation the
City has a range of things it could embark upon if the school were to open without a
certificate of occupancy.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Deputy Public Works Director Glenn
Pruim stated the construction occurring near the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation was a
storm drain line that exits from a detention basin at the end of Gabiano Lane. The line
was being re-routed to restore the functionality of the basin. Mr. Pruim also explained
that the City has a contract with the contractor to perform the work at this time and that
any delays would have financial implications to the City.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Acting City Manager Jim Elliott,
stated that the camp participants were offered a full refund-or a transfer to a class being
held the following week.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Municipal Water District at 6:35 p.m.
with five Council Members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority at 6:40 p.m.
with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority at 7:49 p.m.
with five Council Members present.
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RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:49 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:56 p.m., with five
members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7. AB #18,204 - PRESENTATION FROM MICHAEL HEDRICK.
Michael Hedrick, 3557 Madison Street, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in
the office of the City Clerk) regarding a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of
Chestnut Avenue and the railroad tracks. Mr. Hedrick also presented a petition (on file
in the office of the City Clerk) signed by community members in support of a pedestrian
crossing on Chestnut Avenue.
Mr. Hedrick detailed the value and feasibility of such a pedestrian crossing. The
following benefits of a pedestrian crossing were hi-lighted by Mr. Hedrick:
0 Providing beach access to Barrio residents
0 Providing access to future Northwest Quadrant (Pine) Park, Coastal Rail Trail,
and downtown Carlsbad for those in the Village west of the tracks
0 Reducing traffic and increasing safety in front of Jefferson Elementary School
0 Reducing traffic on Carlsbad Village Drive, Tamarack Avenue, and Carlsbad
Boulevard
0 Reducing parking congestion along the Village beaches and on the downtown
streets
0 Allowing a safe crossing for the children who attend Carlsbad High, Valley
Middle, and Jefferson Elementary Schools who live west of the tracks
The following individuals spoke in support of a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of
Chestnut Avenue and the railroad tracks:
0 David Sandwell, 3390 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad.
0 Norma Korkee Estes, 3363 Tyler Street #316, Carlsbad.
0 Roy R. Sanchez, 3485 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad.
0 Ofelia E. Escobedo, 1611 James Drive, Carlsbad.
0 Adam Carruth, 3395 Tyler Street, Carlsbad.
0 Jessica Kramer, 3395 Tyler Street, Carlsbad.
0 Julie Ajadore, 3537 Madison Street, Carlsbad.
Theresa Childs, 3395 Tyler Street, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms.
Childs stated that she felt the City’s money would be better spent to put the community
center back into Pine Street Park sooner. Ms. Childs also suggested that the City work
with other agencies to obtain funding for the pedestrian crossing.
Council received the report and directed staff to facilitate a meeting with Mr. Hedrick,
the North County Transit District, and other government agencies regarding the
pedestrian crossing.
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8. AB #18,216 -APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COMMISSION.
Council Member Packard stated that he would be voting no on this appointment due to
a lack of information regarding the appointee.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-230, appointing Sherman
DeForest to the Arts Commission.
AYES:
NOES: Packard
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, and Sigafoose
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:
Wednesday, July 27,2005 - 5:OO p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad Event
3664 Maria Lane
Carlsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motio the Regular Meeting of July 26, 2005 was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. 29
Sheila Cobian
Deputy City Clerk