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Home My WebLink About2005-08-02; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: August 2,2005 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 LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis offered the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Sigafoose led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, minutes of the following meeting were approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 19, 2005. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 19, 2005. Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 20, 2005. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 4 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #3 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. I. AB #18,225 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on City investments as of June 30, 2005. 2. AB #18,226 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PASEO DEL NORTE AND CAR COUNTRY DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 3935-1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-236, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the traffic signal at Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive. August 2,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 3. AB #18,227- APPROVAL OF REVISED UNCLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-237, approving the revised Salary Schedule for unclassified employees, effective August 1 , 2005. 4. AB #18.228 - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS WITH CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU AND SAN DIEGO NORTH CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU. This item was pulled for discussion. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 4. AB #18,228 - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS WITH CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU AND SAN DIEGO NORTH CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU. Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Kurt Burkhart and members of CONVIS in recognition of their efforts regarding tourism publicity in Carlsbad. Due to a potential conflict of interest, Council Member Sigafoose disqualified herself from voting on this item. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-238 and RESOLUTION NO. 2005-239, approving amendments to extend the agreements with the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and San Diego North Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Sigafoose Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard PUBLIC COMMENTS: Tammy Rowe, 3236 Eureka Place, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Rowe expressed concerns relating to a recent event on Sunday, July 31 , 2005, at Holiday Park. Ms. Rowe stated that a permit was issued for a family gathering of 150 people. The event, which was advertised on the radio, was actually a festival that drew over 1000 people from all over the county. Ms. Rowe also expressed her concerns relating to a shooting that followed the event. Ms. Rowe stated that events such as the one described had taken place on numerous occasions over the past three or four years. Anthony Lazarus, 1202 Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad expressed concerns relating to the event that occurred at Holiday Park on July 31 , 2005. Mr. Lazarus suggested that amplification of music be prohibited in Holiday Park due to the disruption to the residents who live nearby. Renee Glotzbach, 1877 Matin Circle, San Marcos expressed concerns relating to alcohol consumption in public parks and at public events such as the Carlsbad Street Fair. Ms. Glotzbach suggested Council prohibit alcohol in all City parks and at City sponsored events. Margaret Bonas, 231 Olive Avenue, Carlsbad expressed concerns relating to the condition of the ladies restrooms, the park benches, and the chipping and rusting railings along Carlsbad Boulevard at Tamarack and Pine. August 2,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Ms. Bonas provided a list to the City Clerk (on file in the office of the City Clerk) with details of her various concerns. Krista Lindsey, 3266 Eureka Place, Carlsbad expressed concerns relating to the event that occurred at Holiday Park on Sunday, July 31, 2005, and the shooting which occurred in front of her home following the event. Ms. Lindsey also voiced concerns regarding the lack of police response to her concerns in the past. In response to a request from Mayor Lewis, Police Chief Zoll came forward to address Council. Chief Zoll explained that the police department has scheduled a meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department for August 15, 2005 regarding the situation that occurred at Holiday Park. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Sigafoose, Chief Zoll confirmed that the meeting on August Idh, at 9:00 a.m. at the Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding Street, would be open to the public. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. AB #I 8,229 - COST ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Fire Marshall Karyn Vaudreuil, presented the staff report. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-240, 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, 2005. AYES: NOES: None Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose 6. AB #18.230- LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER ZONE AND REZONINGS ZCA 00-07 / LCPA 00-15/ GPA 04-1 8 / ZC 04-1 3 / LCPA 04-1 6 / MP 149(T) / MP 178(C). Principal Planner Dennis Turner, presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Turner explained that four General Plan Amendments are permitted per year per section of the General Plan. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Mr. Turner confirmed that the property owners affected by the change were properly noticed. August 2,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 City Attorney Ron Ball stated that if the amendments before Council this evening would be going forward as part of a batch of amendments, the resolution would need to be amended to reflect that the amendments would be approved in concept and would be part of the next General Plan Amendment formal approval process. Mayor Lewis confirmed that Council would retain full control over accepting and rejecting projects brought forward. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NOS. NS-765, NS-766, NS-767, AND NS-768, amending Title 21 by the addition of Chapter 21.31 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code regarding Local Shopping Center Zone and Rezonings; and, Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-241 , approving a Negative Declaration for a Zone Code Amendment, a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change, an Amendment to the La Costa Master Plan, an Amendment to the Bressi Ranch Master Plan, and two Local Coastal Program Amendments; as amended to include that the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval of GPA 04-18 (Amendment to Land Use Element), as shown in Planning Commission Resolution No. 5919 is hereby accepted in concept, and shall formerly be approved with GPA Batch No. 2 of 2005. AYES: NOES: None Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:09 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m., with five members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 7. AB #18,231 - AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE AD HOC CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Principal Planner Dennis Turner, presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Turner confirmed that although staff is recommending that the committee meet at least twice per year, the committee would return to Council with their recommended operating parameters. Mayor Lewis stated that Council had received three letters (on file in the office of the City Clerk) from individuals asking to be considered for appointment to the committee. August 2,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Fred Sandquist, 6408 Crossbill Court, Carlsbad expressed his appreciation for the proposed structure of the committee. Mr. Sandquist requested that the distribution of funds be equitable across all four areas slated for consideration. Michael Wischkaemper, 4039 Sunnyhill Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Wischkaemper spoke in support of the proposed committee structure. Don Connors, 921 Begonia Ct., Carlsbad, expressed support for the committee and its purpose. Mr. Connors suggested that the Committee consider the future Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center for possible funding. Sue Reynolds, 1820 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, expressed her support for the formation of the committee. Ms. Reynolds asked that Council direct the committee to move with deliberate speed towards achieving effective use of the funds. The following members were recommended by Mayor Lewis and the Council Members: 0 Eric Larson - Mayor Lewis 0 Irv Rosten - Mayor Lewis 0 Ken Alfrey - Mayor Pro Tem Hall 0 Richard Erhardt - Council Member Kulchin 0 Hope Wrisley - Council Member Packard 0 Julie Nygaard - Council Member Sigafoose 0 Planning Commissioner - To be recommended by the Planning Commission at the Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-242, creating the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizens’ Advisory Committee and appointing Eric Larson, Irv Rosten, Ken Alfrey, Richard Erhardt, Hope Wrisley, Julie Nygaard, and Planning Commissioner Julie Baker (as recommended by the Planning Commission at the Wednesday, August 3, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting) to the committee. AYES: NOES: None Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard 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. August 2,2005 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Wednesday, August 3,2005 - 2:OO p.m. Carlsbad Police Department Promotion Ceremony 1635 Faraday Avenue, Room 173 Carlsbad, California Monday, August 8,2005 - 12 noon Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Meeting Olympic Resort Hotel 6111 El Camino Real Carls bad , California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 2, 2005 was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. LO RI ME M-OD, CMC City Clerk \ Sheila R. Cobian Deputy City Clerk