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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-09; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: May 9, 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. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Diana Aaron, Executive Director of the Kids are Worth a Million Program, in recognition of Kids Day America/International, May 20, 2006. Ms. Aaron invited the community to a children's hands-on learning event on May 20, 2006 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at West Coast Chiropractic Center on El Camino Real in Carlsbad. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #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 #18.552 - FINAL MAP FOR HIGHLAND DRIVE SUBDIVISION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-113. approving the final map for the Highland Drive Subdivision, CT 03-04, and authorizing the map to be recorded. 2. AB #18.553 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-114. accepting the construction of the Coastal Rail Trail, Phase I, Project No. 3455, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. 3. AB #18.554-2006-2007 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-115. approving the annual submission of the 2006-2007 Consolidated Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. May 9,2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 4- AB #18.555 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-116. authorizing the initiation of proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-117. approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-118. setting a Public Hearing for June 13,2006. 5. AB #18.556 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-119. authorizing the initiation of proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-120. approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-121. setting a Public Hearing for June 13, 2006. 6. AB #18.557 - CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-122. declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 7. AB #18.558 - AMENDMENT REGARDING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS. Council Member Packard commented that the second sentence of the Ordinance language needed to be modified to include the statement "all such contributions shall be made by check" to be consistent with the Government Code. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance as amended. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-800 amending Section 1.13.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with Government Code Section 84300(a), as amended to include the language "No candidate in a city municipal election shall accept a cash contribution of one hundred dollars or more. All such contributions shall be made by check." AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose. NOES: None. May 9, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: Renee Glotzbach, 1877 Martin Circle #129, San Marcos, came forward to address Council. Ms. Glotzbach expressed concerns relating to alcohol consumption at public events such as the Carlsbad Street Faire. Mike Werner, P.O. Box 501, Oceanside, voiced concerns relating to the condition of the trees in Hosp Grove. Michele Levy, 3021 Highland, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy inquired as to when and where the Ad Hoc Citizens' Committee meetings would be held to review the two proposed initiatives and council ballot measure. Barbara Peters, 4773 Edinburgh Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in opposition of removing the traffic barricades at the end of Edinburgh Drive. Mayor Lewis commented that the meetings held by the Ad Hoc Citizens' Committee would be posted and open to members of the public. Council Member Kulchin suggested that Ms. Peters contact the Planning Commission regarding the traffic barricades. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8. AB #18.559 - PRESENTATION. Director of Community Relations, Jeff Segall, Dr. Burruss and Dr. Gonzalez of Tri City Medical Center reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding Tri City Medical Center's Master Facilities Plan and upcoming Bond Measure. Mr. Segall hi-lited the following reasons for the proposed modernization of the facility: • Compliance with State mandated earthquake safety standards by January 1, 2013 • Relieve overcrowding in the Emergency Department • Accommodate anticipated population growth in North County • Upgrade infrastructure to accommodate advances in medical technology Dr. Gonzalez explained that if Proposition F passes in June, all improvements and new construction would take place in three phases and would be complete by January 2013. Mr. Burruss spoke about the need for a facility that will be more efficient and that will support modern technology. Council thanked Mr. Segall, Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Burruss for the presentation and expressed their support for Proposition F. Council received the report and took no action. 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. May 9, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 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: Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:30 a.m. Police Department Volunteer Luncheon Hilton Garden Inn 6450 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, California Friday, May 12, 2006 - 6:00 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Education Program Awards La Costa Resort 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 9, 2006 was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Sheila Cobian Deputy City Clerk