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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 6, 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.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Pastor Scott Koop of Daybreak Community Church offered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Sigafoose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, minutes of the following meetings were approved
as presented:
Mayor Pro Tern Hall abstained from the approval of the meeting Minutes of May 26, 2006.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 2, 2006.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 9, 2006.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 9, 2006.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 16, 2006.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 16, 2006.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 16, 2006.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 17, 2006.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 26, 2006. (HALL ABSTAIN)
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Joyce Smith and Sue Ladouceur in
recognition of Historic Preservation Week, June 4th through 10th, 2006.
Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson gave an overview of the Third Grade Art
Contest and introduced the winners of the contest from the following elementary
schools:
Aviara Oaks School: Caitlyn Hartung, Charles Lemasters, Karissa Lynaugh
Buena Vista School: Kassandra Araiza, Daniella Gonzalez, Angel Zamora
Calavera School: Irene Kim, Lani Masamoto, Sandra Werner
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Hope School: Hailee McOmber, Joel McQueen, Alyssa Teasley
Jefferson School: Alexander Traficante, Tori Petz, Ana Azpeitia
Kelly School: Paige Davis, Lora Kerner, Sandra Shin
Magnolia School: Hannah Bandimere, Sean Maple, Kenzie McClelland, Delainy Ogan
Pacific Rim School: Samantha Aralos, Jesse Ingraham, Dylan Rutledge
Communications Manager Denise Vedder made an announcement regarding the
opportunity for naming the Carlsbad golf course. She referred interested citizen's to
the City's website at www.ci.carlsbad.ca.gov.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 3 was pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items #1, 2 and 4 through #11 as follows:
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 #18.574 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-133. accepting a donation from the
Rotary Club of Encinitas for Carlsbad Recreation Department Youth Sports and
the Sportsmanship/T.R.U.S.T. Program.
2. AB #18.575 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-134. accepting a donation from the
Carlsbad Lions Club to the Library Gifts and Bequests Fund for materials for the
sight-impaired.
3. AB #18.576 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
4. AB #18.577 - TREASURER'S REPORT.
Council accepted the City Treasurer's report on City investments as of April 30,
2006.
5. AB #18.578 - CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-136. 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.
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6. AB #18.579 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC EASEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-137. approving the dedication of an
underground electric easement to San Diego Gas and Electric Company for
service to the Cassia Heights Affordable Housing Project.
7. AB #18.580 - GRANT APPLICATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-138. authorizing the Carlsbad City
Library to apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service.
8. AB #18.581 -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-139. approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing the advertisement for bids to remodel two park
restrooms and to re-roof a maintenance building, Contract No. PKS 06-02,
Project Nos. 38971 and 39431.
9. AB #18.582 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE AND ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-140. authorizing the execution of
documents associated with the Telecomunications Network License and
Encroachment Agreement with NextG Networks of California, Inc.
10. AB #18.583 - STREET VACATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-141. summarily vacating a portion of
the San Elijo Road Detour, STV 06-02.
11. AB #18.584 - SETTLEMENT.
Council reported out the terms and conditions of the settlement, as required by
the Brown Act, in Join Hands Save A Life v. City of Carlsbad. GIN 036823.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM:
3. AB #18.576 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
expressed concerns relating to the need for street repairs in Carlsbad.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-135. approving plans and specifications,
and authorizing the advertisement for bids for Citywide Asphalt
Repairs, Contract No. PWS06-29STS.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
12.AB #18.585 - ESTABLISH A STOP CONTROL.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-802 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.28.850
to require a stop on Hillyer Street at its intersection with Lynch
Court.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
13. AB #18.586 -NPDES STORM WATER AMENDMENTS.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-801. amending Title 21 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code, implementing the new storm water protection
requirements and incorporating the California Coastal
Commission's suggested modifications.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A representative from Policewatch.org expressed concerns relating to police
accountability.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, requested that a report regarding the building
formerly known as the Farmers Building be provided to her.
Ms. Levy also expressed concerns relating to the staffing levels of the Police and Fire
Departments in relation to the growing population in Carlsbad.
Robert Woelffer, 6138 Paseo Monona, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Woelffer expressed concerns relating to the use of Melrose Drive as a haul route
for large trucks. Mr. Woelffer further explained that large truck traffic had recently
increased on Melrose Drive near Carrillo Elementary School.
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Pete Biltchik, 239 San Dimas Avenue, Oceanside, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Biltchik expressed concerns relating to the safety of beachgoers and requested that
the City consider posting lifeguards on the beach from Pine Street to the Oceanside
border. Mr. Biltchik also provided a photograph to Council (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk) showing a large number of visitors to a Carlsbad beach on Memorial Day.
Bruce Macklin, 3345 Lincoln Street, Carlsbad, also requested that the City Council
consider providing lifeguard services for the City's beaches.
In response to the concerns relating to lifeguards on the beaches, Mayor Lewis
commented that Carlsbad beaches are the property of the State and that staffing the
beaches with lifeguards could result in a liability for the City.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Senior Management Analyst
Joe Garuba commented that City staff, along with staff from the police and fire
departments had been working in conjunction with the State Lifeguard Service and City
of Encinitas to increase the lifeguard coverage on the beaches in Carlsbad.
In response to the concerns raised relating to the increased large truck traffic on
Melrose Drive, City Engineer Skip Hammann explained that some haul route permits
had been issued for Melrose Drive, however; restrictions had been placed on the route
permits based on the hours of operation of Carrillo Elementary School.
Council concurred to have staff prepare a report and return to Council regarding the
issue of the large trucks on Melrose Drive.
Council Member Sigafoose requested that the report contain the number of haul route
permits that had been issued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
14. AB #18.587 - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Senior Civil Engineer Marshall Plantz presented the staff report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Plantz explained that the purpose of the Regional Transportation Improvement
Program (RTIP) is to prepare a multi-year planning and funding document for proposed
major highway, arterial, transit and bikeway projects.
Council Member Kulchin commented that the City Council was in receipt of an e-mail
from Diane Nygaard (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) expressing concerns relating
to inconsistencies in the RTIP.
Mr. Plantz clarified that the RTIP lists projects that may receive funding
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Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Kasey Cinciarelli, 2727 Lyons Ct., came forward to address Council on behalf of
Preserve Calavera. Ms. Cinciarelli requested that the concerns raised in Ms.
Nygaard's e-mail (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) be addressed.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-142. approving the 2006 Five-Year
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for
Carlsbad.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
15.AB #18.588-TRAILS END ZONE CHANGE.
Associate Planner Jessica Galloway presented the staff report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Ms. Galloway informed the Council that the Agenda Bill contained an error relating to
the Planning Commission's vote for this item. Ms. Galloway stated that the correct vote
by the Planning Commission was 4 to 1 with two Commissioners absent.
Council Member Sigafoose confirmed with staff that the elevations of the proposed
project pads would be raised using fill dirt.
Ms. Galloway also explained that fill dirt will be used to assist with drainage and to
create driveways for access to the lots.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Ms. Galloway stated that the proposed
development is consistent with the density factor of the surrounding area.
The applicant, Chris Coseo, 3146 Quiet Hills Drive, Escondido, came forward to
address Council. Mr. Coseo explained that access to the property would be off of
Donna Drive.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
John Gardner, a resident adjacent to the proposed development, came forward to
address Council. Mr. Gardner expressed safety concerns relating to the line of site at
the ingress and egress of the development. Mr. Gardner suggested that the driveways
for the development be off of Hosp Way rather than Donna Drive.
Susan Gardner, 2902 Austin Terrace, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to
adequate parking for the proposed development and increased traffic on Donna Drive.
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Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
In response to the parking concerns raised by Ms. Gardner, Mr. Coseo stated that in
addition to designated visitor parking, each unit would have the capacity to park four
vehicles; two in the driveway and two in the garage of the units.
Mr. Coseo also commented that although he agrees that utilizing Hosp Way would be a
better way to access the proposed development; however, he stated that the land along
Hosp way is privately held and an easement has been difficult to acquire.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Deputy City Engineer Bob Johnson
explained that the proposed project would not violate any traffic standards.
Mayor Lewis expressed concerns regarding the line of site in and out of the proposed
project from Austin Terrace.
Council concurred to continue the item to a later date, when the project engineer would
be present to address questions from Council.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council concurred to continue
the item to the City Council Meeting of June 27, 2006.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
16. AB #18.589 - VILLAGES OF LA COSTA RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD 2.5.
Assistant Planner Corey Funk presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Funk gave a brief description of the proposed project including the architecture
selected for the project.
Applicant Jack Henthorn, Jack Henthorn & Associates, 5365 Avenida Encinas, Suite A,
gave a PowerPoint presentation (not on file in the Office of the City Clerk) describing
the three architectural styles and various floor plans proposed for the project.
Mr. Henthorn concluded his presentation and stated that he would be happy to answer
any questions from Council.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-144. approving an Amendment to
Planned Development Permit PUD 04-03(A) to approve building
floor plans, elevations and plotting of 66 single-family detached
homes on property generally located along the future Corintia
Street, south of Alga Road, west of Melrose Drive, north of the
HCP Open Space in Neighborhood 2.A, and within Local Facilities
Management Zone 11.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at
7:58 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting
at 8:00 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:08 p.m., with five
members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
17. AB #18.590 - 2006-07 OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP.
Lisa Irivine, Finance Director and David Barnum, Finance Manager reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) explaining the upcoming
budget calendar, the economic forecast of the General Fund and the budget requests
for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
Police Chief Tom Zoll reviewed the Police Department's request for five additional
personnel for Fiscal Year 2006/2007. Chief Zoll explained that the request includes
two additional Patrol Officers, one Fingerprint Specialist, and one Police Dispatcher.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford discussed the Fire Department's standardization of
operations. Chief Crawford also reviewed the duties of the Nurse Coordinator position
requested in the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 budget.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Chief Crawford explained that the
City's ambulance billing is handled through a contract with an outside agency.
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Mr. Elliott reviewed the four new positions being requested for the Administrative
Services Major Service Area (MSA). Mr. Elliott explained that one Accounting
Supervisor position is being requested for Finance and three System Administrator
positions are being requested for the Information Technology department.
Mr. Elliott also provided Council with information pertaining to the success of the City's
Volunteer Program.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder provided information regarding the
Development Process Review Audit.
Library Director Heather Pizzuto presented information to Council regarding the
marketplace approach to library and the successful on-going TGIF Jazz in the Parks
program.
In response to a request from Council Member Packard, Ms. Pizzuto stated that she
would provide the percentage of cost recovery for the TGIF Jazz in the Parks program
at a later date.
Recreation Director Ken Price provided information to Council regarding the opening of
Pine Avenue Park and the Senior Center expansion.
Public Works Director Glenn Pruim provided Council with an update on the Public
Works department. Mr. Pruim stated that Public Works is requesting four new
positions in Fiscal Year 2006/2007. The four positions consist of one Contract
Inspector, two Maintenance Aides and one Environmental Specialist.
Mr. Pruim also reviewed the following goals set forth by the Public Works department:
• Storm Water Protection
• Hosp Grove Forest Management
• Downtown Village Enhancement
David Barnum, Finance Manager gave a brief overview of the other funds that comprise
the City's Operating Budget and also reviewed the recommended fee increases for
Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council received the report
and set the 2006-07 Operating Budget Public Hearing for June 20,
2006.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
None.
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18. AB #18.591 -ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2006-145. re-appointing Rita Francis to the Arts Commission; and,
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-146. appointing Heath Fox to
the Arts Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2006 was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila Cobian
Deputy City Clerk