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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-19; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: September 19, 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. Absent: None. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Rabbi Elifort of Chabad at La Costa Center offered the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Sigafoose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS: Catherine Hill, a representative from the League of California Cities, came forward to present the Helen Putnam Award, for the Recreation Department's T.R.U.S.T. Program, to the City Council. Recreation Director Ken Price presented an overview of the City's T.R.U.S.T. Program and played a short video depicting the program. Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Christy-Lee Brink and Chris Sanchez in recognition of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week (September 17th through September 23rd). Mr. Sanchez thanked Council for the Proclamation and encouraged those in the audience to become educated regarding suicide awareness. Mayor Lewis presented a retirement proclamation to Construction Manager Don Moore in recognition of 31 years of service to the City of Carlsbad. Mayor Lewis also presented a proclamation to Deputy City Engineer Bob Wojcik for his years of service to the City of Carlsbad and expressed Council's appreciation for the many quality projects Mr. Wojcik was responsible for during his tenure with the City. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 5 was pulled for discussion. September 19, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #4 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 #18.727 - EARLY PUBLIC NOTICE PROGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-273. continuing the Early Public Notice Program, and directing staff to codify this program as part of the Carlsbad Municipal Code update to Title 21 (Zoning Ordinance). 2. AB #18.728 - REPORT FOR CDBG RPOGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-274. approving the 2005-2006 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 3. AB #18.729 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD AND CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-275. accepting the grant award and contract for Fiscal Year 2006-07 from the County of San Diego Aging and Independence Services (A.I.S.) to provide congregate meals, home delivered meals, and transportation services for the seniors of Carlsbad. 4. AB #18.730 - STREET VACATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-276. summarily vacating Tiger Run Court, STV 05-01. 5. AB #18.731 - NORTH COUNTY PARKWAY PLAN. This item was pulled for discussion. 6. AB #18.732 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-278. approving a Professional Services Agreement with Dudek and Associates for constructability review services for Alga Norte Community Park, Project No. 38372. September 19, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 7. AB #18.733 -ANNUAL REPORT. Council Member Sigafoose stated that she would not vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 7 due to a potential conflict of interest. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-279. approving the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District's (CTBID) Annual Report, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2006- 07, and setting the matter for public hearing on October 3, 2006. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard NOES: None. ABSENT: Sigafoose DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 5. AB #18.731 - NORTH COUNTY PARKWAY PLAN. Diane Nygaard, 5020 Nighthawk Way, Oceanside, came forward to address Council on behalf of Preserve Calavera. Ms. Nygaard expressed concerns relating to the cost of the Parkway Plan and encouraged the Council to look at the traffic congestion throughout Carlsbad. David Key, 6025 Piros Way, Oceanside, also expressed concerns relating to the Parkway Plan. Mr. Key suggested that the City of Carlsbad coordinate construction of Cannon Road Reach 4 with the Cities of Oceanside and Vista. Dean Murphy, 4803 Marathon Way, requested that the City of Carlsbad work with Vista and Oceanside to develop a North County Circulation Plan. Mr. Murphy also expressed concerns relating to the interface and elevation of the proposed Cannon Road Reach 4. Phyllis Hoag, 4610 Cyrus Way, Oceanside, spoke in opposition to the North County Parkway Plan. Ruth Cans, 4918 Delos Way, Oceanside, encouraged the Council to work with the Cities of Oceanside and Vista to coordinate a successful North County Parkway Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Hall stated that the Carlsbad City Council is aware that efforts must be coordinated with the cities of Vista and Oceanside for the Parkway Plan to be successful. He further explained that Carlsbad is working with SANDAG representatives and neighboring cities to determine the best solutions for the region. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-277. supporting the completion of the North County Parkway Plan projects in Carlsbad, and providing cooperation and coordination with Caltrans and various neighboring cities. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. September 19, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 8. AB #18.734 - ESTABLISH A STOP CONTROL. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-815. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.28.860 to require a stop on Geranium Street at its intersection with Mimosa Drive. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. 9. AB #18.735 - CARLTAS MEDICAL OFFICE. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-816. approving the Villages of La Costa Master Plan Amendment to change the land use and zoning designations of Village 1.1 from Planned Industrial to Office on property generally located on the east side of El Camino Real between Town Garden Lane and Camino Vida Roble in Local Facilities Management Zone 10, MP 98-01 (G). AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Debora Leitner, 1265 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in opposition to Proposition E. She noted that cities that have coastal agricultural zoning allow uses such as cattle, sheep, goat herding, and poultry farming. Ms. Leitner encouraged Carlsbad citizens to research Proposition E and to vote "No" in November. Becky Smith, 2469 Pleasantville Drive, the new General Manager of Westfield Shopping Plaza on El Camino Real, came forward to address Council. Ms. Smith introduced herself and stated that she is looking forward to becoming active in the Carlsbad community. Mark Winkler, 7020 Gardenia Ct., Carlsbad, also spoke in opposition to Proposition E, due to flaws in the ordinance and risk of costly litigation. Hap L'Heureux, 1731 Calavo Ct., Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. L'Heureux stated that Proposition E, if passed in November, will cost the taxpayers of Carlsbad millions of dollars and encouraged the voters of Carlsbad to reject Proposition E. September 19, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Shelley Hayes Caron, Marron Adobe, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Hayes Caron stated that the Buena Vista Creek Valley should be preserved. Ms. Caron commented that 134 acres of the Valley are under contract for purchase, and that the land is the only connective link to the Calavera Preserve. Ms. Caron explained that approximately $800,000 is still needed by December 23, 2006, to complete the purchase, and stated that a fundraiser will be held in October to raise funds for the purchase. PUBLIC HEARING: 10.AB #18.736 - VILLAGES OF LA COSTA RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD 2.6. Assistant Planner Corey Funk presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Jack Henthorn, Jack Henthorn and Associates, 5365 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on behalf of the applicant, D.R. Horton. Mr. Henthorn reviewed a brief PowerPoint presentation (not on file in the Office of the City Clerk), illustrating the various floor plans and architectural styles proposed for the project. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Mr. Henthorn confirmed that potential home buyers would be properly noticed of the development's proximity to the reclamation plant, which is located in the Vallecitos Water District. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Mayor Lewis asked if the reclamation plant would produce odors that would be offensive to the potential homeowners. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:34 p.m., with five members present. In response to Mayor Lewis' inquiry regarding odors from the reclamation plant, Deputy Public Works Director Skip Hammann explained that the plant is different from the Encina Plant and more like the recently completed recycling plant. He stated that odors should not be an issue. Mr. Henthorn reiterated that a posted notice regarding the plant will be on display in the sales office to ensure that potential homebuyers are adequately informed of the proximity to the plant. September 19, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-280. approving a Tentative Tract Map (CT 05-13) and Condominium Permit (CP 05-12) to subdivide 9.1 acres into 10 lots, for the development of 53 detached airspace condominium units within the Villages of La Costa Ridge Neighborhood 2.6, located south of Melrose Drive and east of Corintia Street in Local Facilities Management Zone 11. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. Council concurred to hear Department Report Item No. 11 at this time. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 11. AB #18.737 - REQUEST FOR "IN KIND" SERVICE ASSISTANCE. Special Events Coordinator Lori Saar stated that the item before Council was to consider a request from Carlsbad High School for "in-kind" services donation to facilitate the upcoming Homecoming Parade. Ms. Saar introduced Kelly Steel and Alexandra Reagan of the Carlsbad High School Lancer Day Parade Committee. Ms. Steel explained that for the past 25 years the City of Carlsbad has sponsored the Lancer Day Parade with "in kind" service assistance relating to traffic control for the event. Ms. Steel requested that the Council continue the tradition and once again approve "in-kind" service assistance valued at approximately $2,570.75 for the upcoming parade. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Ms. Saar stated that the event is scheduled for September 29th at 2:00 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council approved the expenditure of $2,570.75, from the City Council Contingency Fund for "in kind" service assistance for the September 29, 2006 Lancer Day Parade. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose. NOES: None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 7:43 p.m. with five Council Members present. September 19, 2006 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Regular Meeting of Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 8:22 p.m. with five Council Members present. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in opposition to Proposition D. She also expressed concerns relating to the amount of City funds being expended on the Municipal Golf Course. Susan Thayer, 2492 Osborne Terrace, Vista, came forward to address Council. Ms. Thayer invited the citizens of Carlsbad to attend the Earth Charter Community Summit 2006 being held at Mira Costa College in Oceanside on October 7, 2006. She stated that additional information could be found at www.earthchartersandigo.org. Ms. Thayer also asked that the Council implement the Cool Cities Program. She explained that the Program encourages communities to improve quality of fife and cut public spending by increasing energy efficiency. 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 September 19, 2006 was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. IN RSKUNDTZ,( Assistant City Clerk Sheila R. Cobian Deputy City Clerk