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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: April 11, 2006
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
Absent: None.
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 March 21, 2006.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 21, 2006.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Communications Manager Debbie Grady in
recognition of Public Safety Communicators Appreciation Week, April 6-10, 2006.
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 #1 through #3 and items #5 and #6
as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #18.513 - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY PROPERTY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-086. approving a three-year lease
agreement with Rosa Hernandez for use of City property located at 2833 State
Street in Carlsbad, and authorizing the City Manger to execute the documents.
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2. AB #18.514 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-087. accepting the Georgina Cole
Library HVAC replacement as complete, Contract No. FAC 05-01, Project No.
39421, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
3. AB #18.515 - FINAL MAP FOR THE BLUFFS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-088. approving the final map for The
Bluffs, CT 02-18, and authorizing the map to be recorded.
4. AB #18.516 - STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION ON ROOSEVELT STREET.
This item was pulled for discussion.
5. AB #18.517 - REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-090. approving out-of-state travel for
an Associate Engineer to attend a two-day training course on concrete
construction and repair of existing structures in Phoenix, Arizona.
6. AB #18.518 - FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS FOR MAPPING PROJECT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-091. accepting federal grant funds
through the FY 2005 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI) for the
Regional San Diego County Public Safety Mapping Project.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM:
4. AB #18.516 - STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION ON ROOSEVELT STREET.
Due to a potential conflict of interest, Mayor Pro Tern Hall disqualified himself from
voting on this item.
Council Member Packard commented that SDG&E performed services for the City in
preparation of the street light installation saving the City approximately $120,000.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-089. approving plans and specifications
and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the
construction of street light installation on Roosevelt Street, Project
No. 3895.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hall
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ron Alvarez, 354 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on behalf of
the Concerned Citizens of Carlsbad. Mr. Alvarez stated that the "Save the Strawberry
and Flower Growing Fields Act of 2006" designates the subject property as 100% open
space and agricultural zone.
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Mr. Alvarez expressed concerns relating to the possibility of a Council introduced ballot
measure.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation President Eric Munoz stated that the three lagoon
foundations will be working in conjunction for the benefit of all the local lagoons.
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation President Fred Sandquist stated that he is pleased with
the partnership with the other foundations and the City of Carlsbad.
Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation President Regg Antle commented that any project
brought to Council would be a win/win situation for the City and the lagoon foundations.
Jill Agosti, 4730 Edinburgh Drive, Carlsbad expressed concerns relating to increased
development in Carlsbad. She also spoke in opposition of any ballot measure that may
be introduced by Council.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Ms. Agosti stated she would be willing to
serve on a Citizens' Committee to review the proposed initiatives and ballot measure.
Gary Hill, 3289 Donna Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Hill
commented that the Arts Commission had received a presentation by Community
Development Director Sandra Holder and Assistant City Manager Lisa Hildabrand
regarding research of potential civic center concepts. Mr. Hill suggested that the same
presentation be given to Council and the citizens of Carlsbad.
Nancy Calverly, 7611 Primavera Way, Carlsbad, invited the citizens of Carlsbad to
attend a workshop regarding the "Carlsbad Gateway Parkland and Open Space
Initiative of 2006". Ms. Calverly stated that the workshop would be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the Georgina Cole Library and for further information to
call 760-889-0258.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. AB #18.519 - INTERIM PLAN FOR AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON.
Senior Planner Mike Grim presented the staff report.
Mr. Grim detailed the ongoing caulerpa taxifolia eradication efforts in Agua Hedionda
Lagoon.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Grim confirmed that an
Eradication Recommendation by the Southern California Caulerpa Action Team
(SCCAT) must be prepared for the California Department of Fish and Game before
eradication could be declared.
Rachel Woodsfield of Merkel and Associates and a member of SCCAT, came forward
to address Council. Ms. Woodsfield stated the eradication tarps still need to be
removed from the lagoon before a declaration of eradication.
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In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Ms. Woodsfield stated that by the
end of summer 2007 all of the tarps should be removed from the lagoon.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m.
Scott Chasin of Bristol Cove Property Owners Association came forward to address
Council. Mr. Chasin inquired as to why there is a continued need for the anchorage
ban if the lagoon is caulerpa free.
Mr. Grim stated that due to the invasiveness of anchoring, the activity is still banned in
the lagoon.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Ms. Woodsfield returned to address Council to clarify that staff may return to Council to
request another extension of the interim plan next year if remaining elements of work
extend past June, 2007.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-796. amending Chapter 11.24 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the revised and updated
Interim Plan for Agua Hedionda Lagoon and its provisions to
facilitate Caulerpa eradication until June 30, 2007.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission at 6:41 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission
at 6:57 p.m. with five Council Members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
8. AB #18.520 - "SMART GROWTH CONCEPT MAP" DRAFT.
Susan Baldwin of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Ms. Baldwin defined "Smart Growth" and gave details regarding growth trends and the
San Diego Regional Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Baldwin also gave the following dates and locations of workshops being held to
discuss Smart Growth areas:
• Monday, April 17, 2006 - La Mesa - La Mesa Community Center
• Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - San Diego - Balboa Park Club
• Thursday, April 20, 2006 - Oceanside - Oceanside Community Room
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Community Development
Director Sandy Holder explained that the Poinsettia area had not been identified as a
"Smart Growth" area because of lower density levels.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, City Attorney Ron Ball stated
that if the City does not comply with the state housing standard, the City would be
responsible to defend itself against any lawsuit regarding the housing element.
Shelley Hayes Caron, Marron Adobe in Carlsad, came forward to address Council. Ms.
Caron expressed concerns relating to the potential development of the area near the El
Salto Waterfall. Ms. Caron also encouraged the Council to support the acquisition of
additional open space in Carlsbad.
Karen Merrill, 6901 C. Quail Place, Carlsbad, representing Preserve Calavera,
requested that the area near the quarry and Buena Vista Creek be removed as one of
the locations being considered as a Smart Growth area.
Greg Thomson, 7155 Linden Terrace, Carlsbad, requested that the Ponto Beach area
be removed from the potential list of Smart Growth areas.
Ruth Calac, of the Rincon Reservation, spoke in support of maintaining the quarry area
as open space.
Albert Cerda Jr., 1434 Clarence Drive, Vista, came forward to address Council on
behalf of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians. Mr. Cerda urged the Council to
support more open space and less growth in Carlsbad.
Casey Cinciarelli, 2727 Lyons Court, commented that the Poinsettia Station area
appears to be an ideal location for Smart Growth.
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Council Member Packard commented that the Highway 78 corridor is recommended for
Smart Growth because of the proximity to the future Sprinter transit system.
Ms. Baldwin stated that the maps containing the potential Smart Growth sites are
available on the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org.
Council discussion ensued regarding the Smart Growth concept and the potential
impacts on Carlsbad.
Council received the report and encouraged the citizens of Carlsbad to attend the
upcoming workshops regarding Smart Growth.
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.
Council Member Kulchin announced that a Household Hazardous Waste Collection
event would be held on Saturday, April 22, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2480
Impala Drive.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2006 adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Sheila Cobian
Deputy City Clerk