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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: November 21, 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:
Mayor Lewis offered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
-Council Member Kulchin abstained from the approval of the meeting Minutes of November
7, 2006.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, minutes of the following meetings were approved:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held November?, 2006.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 7, 2006.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Sarah Marquez in recognition of her 10 years
of service on the Design Review Board.
Human Resources Director Julie Clark presented the Council with a Crystal Award
received by the City in recognition of being an Outstanding Workplace in San Diego
County.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 and 3 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #18.808 - AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-337. approving the ratification of an
amendment to the contract with Tiburon, Incorporated, for the purchase of police
computer-aided dispatch and mobile data systems.
2. AB #18.809 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT.
This item was pulled for discussion.
3. AB #18.810 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-339, authorizing the License
Agreement with Sprint PCS Assets L.L.C. for the continuation of use of its
cellular antenna site at the Carlsbad Public Safety Center.
4. AB #18,811 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
5. AB #18.812 -PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEM.
This item was pulled for discussion.
This item was continued from the Council Meeting of November 14, 2006
6. AB #18.767 - NAMING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE.
This item was pulled for discussion.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
2. AB #18.809 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT.
Associate Engineer Steve Jantz gave a brief overview of the Carlsbad Opportunistic
Sand Program.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Sigafoose, Mr. Jantz explained that the
City received opposition from property owners regarding placement of sand on the
northern beaches in Carlsbad; therefore, the City was seeking to place sand on the
South Carlsbad Beach.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-338. authorizing the Mayor to execute a
lease agreement with the California State Lands Commission for
the Carlsbad Opportunistic Sand Program.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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4. AB #18.811 -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
Council Member Packard requested and Council concurred to continue this item to a
future date pending further investigation of the usefulness of the Calle Barcelona
Pedestrian Bridge.
Council Member Kulchin requested that staff include information regarding the potential
hazards of walking under the bridge if left in the current state of disrepair.
5. AB #18,812 -PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEM.
Michele Levy; 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms.
Levy requested that the Fire Department institute a Master Plan to ensure the safety of
the citizens in Carlsbad.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-341. establishing a Base Pay Increase
Matrix to provide for base pay increases for eligible management
employees.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
This item was continued from the Council Meeting of November 14, 2006
6. AB #18.767 - NAMING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms.
Levy again requested that the Fire Department institute a Master Plan to ensure the
safety of the citizens in Carlsbad.
Mayor Pro Tem Hall suggested that the item be returned to staff to enable input from
individuals with advertising and promotional background.
Council Member Sigafoose stated that she was in agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Hall
regarding the naming of the golf course.
Assistant City Manager Lisa Hildabrand introduced Mike Hosing of Kemper Sports to
explain the golf course naming criteria.
Mike Hosing, Vice President of Kemper Sports, the operator of the Carlsbad Golf
Course, came forward to address Council. Mr. Hosing explained the criteria and factors
considered when the suggested names for the golf course were evaluated. He also
commented that Kemper Sports believes the name "Crossings at Carlsbad" to be a
marketable name.
In closing, Mr. Hosing requested that Council determine a name soon so that the golf
course could be listed in various golf and phone directories.
Mayor Lewis and Council Member Kulchin stated that they could support the name
"Crossings at Carlsbad" that had been selected by the Committee.
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-303. accepting the name "Crossings at
Carlsbad" for the Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Packard.
NOES: Hall and Sigafoose.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
7. AB #18.813 - ROBERTSON RANCH MASTER PLAN.
David Mclntyre, 4777 Edinburgh Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Mclntyre expressed concerns relating to the validity of the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) prepared in conjunction with the Robertson Ranch Master Plan. He commented
that the Master Plan had undergone several revisions since the Draft EIR had been
circulated for comments.
In closing, Mr. Mclntyre asked if the traffic impacts to Edinburgh and Glasgow had been
included in a supplemental EIR or in an addendum to the EIR.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms.
Levy expressed concerns relating to increased development in the City and the need
for increased safety resources.
Greg Agosti, 4730 Edinburgh Drive, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the
installation of adequate traffic calming measures within the Colony neighborhood as a
result of the selected traffic plan for Robertson Ranch.
Jill Agosti, 4730 Edinburgh Drive, Carlsbad, also expressed concerns relating to
increased traffic in the Colony neighborhood. Ms. Agosti requested that the Council
reconsider the traffic plans presented the previous week and select Alternative No. 3.
Kari Atherton, 4781 Brookwood Court, Carlsbad, requested that Council reconsider the
Alternative No. 3 traffic plan presented to Council at the November 14, 2006 Council
Meeting.
Robin Wofford, 4757 Edinburgh Drive, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of the
Alternative No. 3 traffic plan.
Stacie Baker, 4750 Gateshead, Carlsbad, requested that Edinburgh Drive and Glasgow
not be opened until the traffic calming measures were installed within the Colony
neighborhood.
In response to the concerns raised by Mr. Mclntyre, City Attorney Ron Ball explained
that the Environmental Impact Report had been adopted at the Public Hearing on
November 14, 2006 and that any concerns relating to the EIR should have been
expressed at that Public Hearing.
Mr. Ball also stated that if a review of the EIR was initiated, it would be based on issues
raised at the November 14, 2006 Public Hearing.
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Ball confirmed that the
following conditions requested by Council relating to traffic calming measures had been
incorporated into the Ordinance:
Condition 22. In conjunction with the submittal with the first Tentative Map for
the West Village, the developer of the West Village shall coordinate with the
Colony HOA or its designated representatives to determine what methods of
traffic calming, if any, are acceptable to'the residents according to the
procedures in the then-current Residential Traffic Management Program
(RTMP). Such traffic calming measures shall be finally determined by the City
Engineer and shall be designed and secured by the developer prior to the
recordation of the first Final Map with in the West Village. Such traffic calming
measures shall be installed prior to the extension of Glasgow Drive and
Edinburgh Drive.
In addition, and not in lieu of the above obligation, prior to the approval of the
first Final Map in the West Village, the developer shall also prepare, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, a "Master Plan" of traffic calming measures
for the Colony neighborhood supplemental to the measures secured above.
These supplemental measures may include any approved traffic calming
measures found in the then-current version of the Traffic Calming Tool Box of
the RTMP that can be feasibly be constructed within the existing right of way
of the Colony residential streets. The developer shall enter into secured
Development Improvement Agreement with the City guaranteeing construction
of the approved supplemental traffic calming measures. The form of the
security and the agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney and in an
amount established by the City Engineer. Individual traffic calming measures
shall be installed by the developer as directed by the City Engineer. Upon
completion, of any traffic calming improvements, the amount of the security
may be reduced commensurate to the value of the remaining improvements in
the traffic calming "Master Plan". The provisions of this agreement shall expire
five years after occupancy of the final unit or building within the West Village
or ten years from the recordation of the first Final Map within the West Village,
which ever first occurs. Any remaining security shall be returned to the
developer upon expiration of the agreement.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Fire Chief Chris Heiser stated that the
Alternative No. 2 traffic plan provides 4 unobstructed travel points, thus is the preferred
traffic plan of the Fire Department.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-822. approving the Robertson Ranch Master
Plan (MP 02-03), on 398 acres of property generally located north
of El Camino Real, east of Tamarack Avenue, east and west of
College Boulevard, and east and west of Cannon Road in Local
Facilities Management Zone 14.
AYES: Lewis, Hall and Packard.
NOES: Kulchin and Sigafoose.
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RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:17 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:22 p.m., with five
members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to campaign
signage in Carlsbad.
Don Christiansen, 3715 Longview Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Christiansen spoke about preservation of the Buena Vista Creek Valley. He also invited the
citizens of Carlsbad to an Open House being held on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at the
Maron Adobe from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. AB #18.814 - FENTON CARLSBAD RESEARCH CENTER.
Senior Planner Van Lynch presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Applicant Alan Jones of HG Fenton Company, 7577 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, came
forward to address Council. Mr. Jones stated that he would be happy to answer any
questions from Council.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at
7:35 p.m.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE
NO. NS-823. amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code by an Amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change,
ZC 06-01, from Planned Industrial to Office on a 3.5 acre parcel
generally located on the west side of El Camino Real between College
Boulevard and Faraday Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone
5; and,
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-342. adopting a Negative
Declaration for a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment and
approving a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan
Land Use Designation from Planned Industrial (PI) to Office (O) on a
3.5-acre parcel generally located on the west side of El Camino Real
between College Boulevard and Faraday Avenue in Local Facilities
Management Zone 5 and approving that the application for a General
Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Planned
Industrial (PI) to Office (O) is accepted, approved in concept, and shall
be formally approved with a future General Plan Amendment Batch.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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9. AB #18.815 - 2007-2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Frank Boensch, Management Analyst, presented the staff report and reviewed a Power
Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk's office).
Mr. Boensch stated that the Citizen's Advisory Committee tasked with reviewing the
CDBG/Home applications is composed of representatives from the following:
• One Member from the Planning Commission
• One Member from the Housing Commission
• One Member from the Senior Commission
• One Resident from the Southeast Quadrant
• One Resident from the Northeast Quadrant
• One Resident from the Northwest Quadrant
• One Resident from the Southwest Quadrant
Mr. Boensch also stated there are currently three vacancies on the committee.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Mayor Lewis requested that the Council members submit the names of their perspective
Quadrant Committee members within the next couple of weeks.
Mr. Boensch confirmed that he would contact the Chair of the Planning Commission regarding
representation on the Committee.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-343, accepting public comments and
approving the 2007-2008 CDBG/HOME Program Funding Plan,
approving the CDBG/HOME Application Review Process, and
authorizing distribution of a Request for Proposals for the 2007-
2008 CDBG/HOME Program.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Public Financing
Authority at 7:44 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission
and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:53 p.m. with five Council Members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
11. AB #18.806 - REPORT ON INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO.
City Treasurer Harold "Mac" McSherry reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the City's investment portfolio for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 (on file in the office
of the City Clerk).
Council accepted the report and thanked Mr. McSherry for the presentation.
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 November 21, 2006 was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
I. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila Cobian
Deputy City Clerk