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Home My WebLink About2006-03-14; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: March 14, 2006 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers L CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Deputy City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard. Absent: 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 February 23, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #5 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard NOES: None ABSENT: Sigafoose WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #18.473 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-054. accepting a donation from Mr. Ralph Zigler in memory of his wife, Ruth; and appropriating the funds to the Senior Center Trust Fund. 2. AB #18.474 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-055. accepting a donation from the 19th Annual KoKo Beach Fundraiser, and appropriating the funds to the Senior Center Trust Fund. March 14,2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 3. AB #18.475 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-056. accepting a donation from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library to the Carlsbad City Library, and appropriating the funds to the Library's Friends Donations Fund; and accepting a pledge from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library for support of various library projects and programs. 4. AB #18.476 - AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-057. authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a grant from the California State Library for the 2006/2007 Public Library Staff Education Program. 5 AB #18.477 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT OVERLAY - PROJECT NO. 3667-13. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-058. approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the construction of the 2006 Pavement Overlay, and appropriating the funds. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 6. AB #18.478 - HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ZCA 05-01. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-783. amending the Local Coastal Program and Title 21 of the Municipal Code by the addition of a new Chapter 21.210 to the Zoning Ordinance relating to the requirements, standards, and procedures for Habitat Preservation and Management in conformance with the City's Habitat Management Plan and by amending other existing chapters to establish consistency and implementation of the Habitat Management Plan. Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard NOES: None ABSENT: Sigafoose PUBLIC COMMENT: Mel Vernon, 4010 Loma Alta Drive, San Diego, came forward to address Council. Mr. Vemon presented a short video (not on file in the Office of the City Clerk) of the El Salto Waterfall and Buena Vista Creek area. Mr. Vernon expressed concerns relating to the debris and pollution along the El Salto Waterfall and Buena Vista Creek wildlife corridor. March 14, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Shelley Hayes Caron, Marron Adobe, Carlsbad, also expressed concerns relating to pollution along the wildlife corridor. Ms. Carron explained that State law requires that old mining sites such as the area near El Salto Waterfall and Buena Vista Creek be reclaimed. Ms. Carron invited Council and the Citizen's of Carlsbad who are interested in preserving the area, to attend a Public Hearing at the City of Oceanside City Hall, on March 22, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. Michael Bovenzi, 343 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, voiced concerns relating to potential re- zoning of land and the impacts of such re-zoning on the number of allowable dwelling units in the Northwest Quadrant. Mr. Bovenzi further explained that Proposition E allows only 5,844 new dwelling units in the Northwest Quadrant and that with re-zoning, the maximum allowable number of dwelling units will be met, thus preventing current property owners from building on their properties. Ron Alvarez, 354 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Carlsbad. Mr. Alvarez requested that the Council Members open the Farmers Insurance Building for public use or sell the building and deposit the proceeds into the City's General Fund. PUBLIC HEARING: 7. AB #18.479 - CARLSBAD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Management Analyst Frank Boensch presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the City Clerk's office). Mr. Boensch stated that the City received 24 applications in response to a request for proposals for activities to be funded through the 2006/2007 CDBG / HOME Programs, including 19 proposals for public service activities totaling over $228,000. He noted that only $77,100 is available for public service activities. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Madison Shockley, Minister of Pilgrim Church, 2020 Chestnut Avenue, requested funding consideration for Fraternity House and Michael le House. Jodie Coe, Director of Residential Services at Women's Resource Center, expressed her appreciation for staffs efforts and encouraged Council to accept the Advisory Committees' funding recommendations. March 14,2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Rafael Bemal, North County Community Services, asked that Council reconsider the Advisory Committee's recommendation and allocate funds to the North County Community Services Food Bank. Anne Hoppe, North County Health Services, summarized the services offered by North County Health Services and thanked Council for their continued support. Mary Louise Beattie, 837 Passiflora Avenue, Encinitas, came forward to address Council on behalf of Meals on Wheels. Ms. Beattie gave an overview of the Meals on Wheels program and thanked Council for their consideration. Marie Jones-Kirk, Development Manager of Fraternity House Incorporated, 4010 Layang Layang Circle, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Jones-Kirk thanked Council for their past support and requested that Council reconsider allocating grant funding to Fraternity House and Michaelle House. John Abernathy of Interfaith Community Services gave a brief synopsis of the services provided by his organization and requested that Council reconsider the recommended funding allocations. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Mr. Abernathy stated that his organization serves over 600 Carlsbad residents. Elizabeth Wendel, representing the Brother Benno Foundation came forward to address Council. Ms. Wendel gave a brief overview of the work done by the House of Dorothy, Barbara and Rosemary. Ms. Wendel requested that Council consider allocating funds to the House of Dorothy, Barbara and Rosemary. Francesca San Diego, representing Casa De Amparo, asked that Council consider allocating funds to Casa De Amparo - Shelter for Abused Children. Ron Sipiora, Chief Professional Officer of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club, thanked Council, the Advisory Committee and staff for their past and continued support. Molly Henry, 20702 Elfin Forest Road, Escondido, requested that Council reconsider allocating grant funds to Fraternity House. Shirley Cole, 1252 Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of Lifeline Community Services. Ms. Cole encouraged Council to support the Advisory Committee's recommendations. 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 allocating grant funds to the organization. March 14,2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Reginald Washington, 225 Smilax Road #16, Vista, briefly related the events in his life that led him to become part of the AWARE and CROP program sponsored by From the Inside Out, Inc. Seeing no one else wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. Mayor Lewis asked that Council consider making a contribution of $6,000 to Fraternity House from the Council Contingency fund. Council thanked Mr. Boensch and the Advisory Committee for a job well done. Council received the comments and took no action. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 7:19 p.m. with four Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 7:33 p.m. with four Council Members present. RECESS: Mayor Lewis called a recess at 7:33 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:37 p.m. with four Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 8- AB #18.481 -ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2005/2006 MID-YEAR GOAL UPDATE. Administrative Services Director Jim Elliott, Recreation Director Ken Price, Communications Manager Denise Vedder, Community Development Director Sandra Holder and Public Works Director Glenn Pruim presented the staff report and reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk's office), containing an overview of the ten goal categories and the current status of various goals within each category. Mayor Pro Tern Hall confirmed that staff intends to present the Desalination Plant Project to the Planning Commission in May and to City Council in June. Council Member Kulchin requested that staff return at a later date with a report on the various road repairs taking place in the City. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, City Manager Ray Patchett, confirmed that a permanent site has been selected for Fire Station No. 6. March 14,2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council received the report on the 2005/2006 Mid-Year Goals. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard NOES: None ABSENT: 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: Sheila Cobian, Deputy City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. Celebrate Carlsbad at the Flower Fields Event Carlsbad Flower Fields Northeast Corner of Palomar Airport Road/Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2006 was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. •SHEILA R. COBIAN Deputy City Clerk Ronna S. Stickrod Deputy Clerk