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Home My WebLink About2006-06-20; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: June 20, 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 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Hail, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. Absent: None. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Foreman of North Coast Calvary Chapel offered the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item #1 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 through #8 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #18.604 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was pulled for discussion. 2. AB #18.605 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-158. approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the advertisement for bids for irrigation and landscaping upgrades to the College Boulevard medians, Contract No PKS 06- 03. June 20, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 3. AB #18.606 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-159. approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the advertisement for bids for construction of on- site wetlands mitigation restoration for Rancho Santa Fe Road North, Project No. 3907. 4. AB #18.607 -APPROPRIATION OF WORKFORCE HOUSING GRANT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-160. appropriating funding from the State of California Workforce Housing Reward Program to fund a portion of the City's loan to assist with construction of the Hunters Pointe Affordable Housing Project, SDP 04-13. 5- AB #18.608 - EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-161. approving the renewal of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage with Continental Insurance Corporation. 6. AB #18.610 - REFUND OVERPAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-163. authorizing the refund of overpayment of business license taxes to Lithographix, Inc. 7. AB #18.611 - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-164. calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on November 7, 2006; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-165. requesting the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the election with the statewide election being held November 7, 2006; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-166. adopting regulations for candidates at the election. 8 AB #18.612 - CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-167. 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. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 1. AB #18.604 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Arts Manager Peter Gordon introduced Sandy Guendehert, President of the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. June 20, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Ms. Guendehert commented that she was pleased to present the donation of $27,000 to the City for various Cultural Arts programs on behalf of the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-157. accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate the funds. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 9. AB #18.614 - ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinance. ACTION:On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted 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 a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Aston Avenue from College Boulevard to its intersection with Rutherford Road. Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 10. AB #18.615 -DESALINATION PLANT PROJECT. Mayor Pro Tem Hall did not vote on this item due to a potential conflict of interest. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-805. amending the Encina Specific Plan SP 144 to incorporate Precise Development Plan POP 00-02 for the Encina Power Station and Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Plant; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-806 approving a Precise Development Plan POP 00-02 for the proposed Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Plant and the existing 95-acre Encina Power Station; and, June 20, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-807 approving a Development Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Poseidon Resources (Channelside) LLC to provide for the construction of the Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Plant. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hall PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed concerns regarding access to city documents relating to the Farmers Insurance Building. Ms. Levy further explained that she had previously requested documents related to the building and only received a copy of one e-mail. Ron Alvarez, 354 Oak Avenue, voiced concerns relating to the condition of the sidewalks and roads in the downtown area. In response to Ms. Levy's comments regarding the availability of documents relating to the Farmers Insurance Building, City Manager Ray Patchett stated that there are additional documents and that Ms. Levy need only request the information. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and Housing and Redevelopment at 6:30 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 7:21 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:21 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m., with five members present. 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 7:30 p.m. with five Council Members present. June 20, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 7:31 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 12. AB #18.617 - SAVE THE STRAWBERRY AND FLOWER GROWING FIELDS ACT OF 2006 - INITIATIVE. City Clerk Lorraine Wood provided the staff report. Ms. Wood explained that the initiative petition known as the "Save the Strawberry and Flower Growing Fields Act of 2006" had been certified by the Registrar of Voter's on June 12, 2006 to contain sufficient signatures to place the measure on a future General Election ballot. Ms. Wood explained that the following are the three options for Council consideration: Option No. 1 - Request a report from staff on the effect of the proposed initiative within 30 days Option No. 2 - Adopt the initiative without alteration Option No. 3 - Direct staff to place the initiative on the ballot for the next General Municipal Election (November 7, 2006) Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, voiced her support for the initiative. Ron Alvarez, 354 Oak Avenue, a member of the Concerned Citizens of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Alvarez encouraged the City Council to place the initiative on the November 7, 2006 ballot. Dustin Johnston, 3981 Garfield #B, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Johnston also spoke in support of the initiative. He commented that farming brings many benefits to a community. Council discussion ensued regarding their support for Option No. 1. ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council selected Option No. 1, requesting a report on the effect of the proposed initiative. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. June 20,2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 This item was continued from the Council Meeting of June 13, 2006. 13.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 reviewed the 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 Trudy McGrath, 7962 Camino Alvaro, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on behalf of the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation. Ms. McGrath spoke in support of Option No. 1. Ms. McGrath 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. Ms. McGrath also commented 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. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted 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; and, Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-155. authorizing the existing house at 3368 Eureka Place to be declared surplus property. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. June 20, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 14. AB #18.618 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-173. appointing Veronica Daly to the Historic Preservation Commission; and, Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-174. appointing Wendy Hinman to the Hirosric Preservation Commission; and, Continued RESOLUTION NO. 2006-172. 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 2:00 p.m. Magellan Aviation Groundbreaking Event 2006 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006 was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. _ ), CMC City Clerk Sheila Cobian Deputy City Clerk