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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 13, 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 Victor Balaker from the Carlsbad Optimist
Club in recognition of Respect for Law Week, June 19-23, 2006.
Mayor Lewis presented a retirement Proclamation to Carl Bergman in recognition of his
26 years of employment with the City of Carlsbad.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 1 and 2 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items #3 through #5 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 #18.592 - AWARD OF CONTRACT.
This item was pulled for discussion.
2. AB #18.593 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
This item was pulled for discussion.
3- AB #18.594 - GRANT APPLICATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-149. authorizing the Carlsbad Public
Works Director or designee, to apply for a Used Oil Block Grant from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB).
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4. AB #18.595 - APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-150. authorizing the appropriation of
additional funds to the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Fleet Maintenance Budget.
5. AB #18.596 - BUENA VISTA CHANNEL ASSESSMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-151. approving annual benefit
assessments for Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. AB #18.592 - AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
expressed concerns relating to the need for street repairs on Highland Avenue in
Carlsbad.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-147. accepting bids and awarding the
contract to Silvia Construction Inc., for construction of the 2006
Pavement Overlay, Project No. 3667-13, and appropriating funds.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
2. AB #18.593 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated that the Resolution before Council had been amended to
direct staff to obtain a release from Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc. in a form to be approved
by the City Attorney.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-148. as amended, approving a Change
Order and Settlement with Douglas Barnart, Inc., a Ratification of
Amendment to an Agreement with NTD Stichler, Incorporated, and
accepting the Construction Contract on Aviara Community Park,
Project No. 3699-1.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
6. AB #18.597 - ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-804 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.760
to establish upon Aston Avenue a prima facie 40 mile per hour
speed limit from College Boulevard to its intersection with
Rutherford Road.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
7. AB #18.598 - ESTABLISH A STOP CONTROL
City Attorney Ron Ball Titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-802 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require a stop on Hillyer Street at
its intersection with Lynch Court.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
inquired as to the City's intended use for the building formerly known as the Farmer's
Insurance Building.
Council concurred to move item No. 10 from the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad
City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission forward to be heard at this
time.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Housing
and Redevelopment Commission at 6:21 p.m. with five Council Member present.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Housing and
Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 9:19 p.m. with five Council Members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8- AB #18.599 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1.
Assistant Finance Director Kevin Branca and Accountant Roxanne Muehlmeister
presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
Ms. Muehlmeister reviewed the costs of maintenance and sources of funding for the
Street Lighting, Street Tree Improvement Zone and Median Landscaping Improvement
Zone in District No. 1.
Ms. Muehlmeister announced that the City's consultant, Joan Cox, Assessment
Engineer from Harrison & Associates, was present to answer any questions or can be
reached at 1-800-827^901 ext 337.
Ms. Muehlmeister also reported that no written or verbal protests had been received.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Mr. Branca confirmed that City
staff has been working with a consultant to develop a feasibility study to address
funding issues in District 1.
Mr. Branca further explained that staff is currently looking at a possible replacement
district or other options that would help address the funding issues.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 9:28 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 9:28 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-152. confirming the diagram and
assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment
for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1.
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
9. AB #18.600 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2.
Assistant Finance Director Kevin Branca and Accountant Roxanne Muehlmeister
presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
Ms. Muehlmeister reviewed the costs of maintenance and sources of funding for the
Street Lighting, Street Tree Improvement Zone and Median Landscaping Improvement
Zone in District No. 2.
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Ms. Muehlmeister reported that no written or verbal protests had been received prior to
the Public Hearing.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-153. confirming the diagram and
assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment
for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2.
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 9:35 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting
at 9:36 p.m. with five Council Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
11. AB #18.601 - AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Library Director Heather Pizzuto and Deputy City Engineer Bill Plummer presented the
staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Mr. Plummer explained that the bids for the project came in higher than was projected
and would require an additional appropriation of $1,550,000 if the contract was
awarded.
Mr. Plummer reviewed three Library Learning Center project options and the benefits
and concerns of each option. The options presented to Council were:
• Option 1 - Award contract to install modular building and add 2nd story addition to
Main Building: $6.1 million
• Option 2 - Reject bids then install modular building and value engineer 2nd story
addition: $5.2 to $5.9 million
• Option 3 - Reject bids then install modular building and revise floor plan on
existing Main Building: $3 million
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Referencing Agenda Bill Attachment B (on file in the City Clerk's office), Mr. Plummer
explained that the Attachment contained a list of potential project revisions that could
reduce the cost of the project.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Mr. Plummer stated that although
he did not have the cost-savings breakdown for each item listed on Attachment B, the
breakdown could be provided to Council at a later date.
Council Member Sigafoose stated that she would like to see a list of cost savings for
each item on Attachment B.
Gina McBride, 7530-14 Jerez Ct., Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on behalf
of the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation. Ms. McBride spoke in support of Option
No. 1. Ms. McBride also stated that the Foundation is committed to a capital campaign
to raise $1.5 million to assist in funding the construction of the Library Learning Center.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Sigafoose, Ms. McBride stated that the
Foundation is currently working on a strategic plan and waiting on the exact vision plan
for the Learning Center to be established prior to approaching potential donors.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, City Attorney Ron Ball
explained that funds left to the City by Margaret Brownley were to be used by the City,
as determined by the City Council, with an emphasis on the library.
ACTION: Mayor Lewis made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
154. accepting bids and awarding a contract for the construction of
the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, Project Nos. 3771 and
4001.
Lewis and Kulchin.
Hall, Packard, and Sigafoose.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council concurred to continue the item to the
regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 20, 2006 in order to obtain additional
information relating to the construction options.
12. AB #18.603 -VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON MELROSE DRIVE.
Council concurred to continue this item to the Special Meeting of June 20, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
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.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2006 was adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
LORRAIN^M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila Cobian
Deputy City Clerk