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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: January 9, 2007
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, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, minutes of the following meetings were
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 5, 2007.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 5, 2007.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held December 5, 2007.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 12, 2007.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 12, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 through 7 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, 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 #18.853 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the City Treasurer's report on City investments as of November
30, 2006.
2. AB #18.854 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD OAKS NORTH PHASE 2.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-001. approving the final map for
Carlsbad Oaks North, Phase 2, and authorizing the map to be recorded; and
adopting Resolution No. 2007-002, approving the reimbursement agreement with
Carlsbad Oaks North Partners, L.P. for widening Faraday Avenue at El Camino
Real.
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3. AB #18.855 - AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-003. approving amendments to the
Land Use Element and Open Space and Conservation Element of the General
Plan consisting of three projects known as the Robertson Ranch Master Plan
(GPA 02-04), Poinsettia Place (GPA 04-12), and Fenton Carlsbad Research
Center (GPA 06-01).
4. AB #18.856 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-004. authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for the Highland Drive Storm Drain, Project No. 6600.
5. AB #18.857 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-005. approving the contract
documents, special provisions and specifications, and authorizing the City Clerk
to advertise for bids to upgrade the HVAC controls at the Safety Center, Contract
No. FAC 07-01.
6. AB #18.858 - ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-006. authorizing the annexation of
territory to Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, Zone 9, and
confirming the levy of assessments.
7. AB #18.859 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-007. 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.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
8. AB #18.860 - ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT.
Robert Woelffer, 6138 Paseo Monona, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Woelffer suggested that the speed limit on El Fuerte Street be lowered to 35 miles
per hour and that stop signs be placed at the intersection of Rancho Pancho.
Dwight Johnson, 6327 Chorlito, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the proposed
45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street due to limited site distances at the
intersection of Chorlito and El Fuerte Street. He also requested that an all way stop be
installed at the corner of Chorlito and El Fuerte Street.
Robert Lattin, 2848 Cacatua Street, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Lattin provided the Council with Section 405 of the CalTrans Design Manual (on file in
the Office of the City Clerk). He requested that Council delay making a decision
regarding the speed limit on El Fuerte Street until a study regarding the feasibility of
placing stop signs at the intersections of Unicornio, Chorlito, Cacatua and Rancho
Pancho could be completed.
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Mary Sarnecky, 2856 Cacatua Street, Carlsbad, requested that the speed limit on El
Fuerte Street be lowered to 35 miles per hour and stop signs be placed at the
intersections of Chorlito, Unicornio, Cacatua and Rancho Pancho.
Anne Estes, 2825 Esturion Street, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of a 35 mile per hour
speed limit on El Fuerte Street and the installation of stop signs at the intersections.
Chris Sousa, 2858 Esturion Street, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Sousa expressed concerns relating to the safety of pedestrians on El Fuerte Street. He
asked that the Council evaluate the speed issue on El Fuerte prior to determining a
speed limit.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Acting City Engineer Bob Johnson
explained that the recommendation of a 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street
was based on the results of the Engineering and Traffic Survey. He further explained
that the survey took into account the following factors:
• Collision history
• Prevailing speed
• Conditions that may not be readily apparent to the driver such as stopping site
distance
• Pedestrian activity volumes
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Sigafoose, Mr. Johnson stated that the
Engineering Department is currently evaluating Chorlito, Unicornio, Cacatua and
Rancho Pancho to see if the intersections warrant stop signs.
Council Member Sigafoose confirmed with staff that if the speed limit were reduced to
35 miles per hour on El Fuerte Street and the Engineering and Traffic Survey results
did not warrant a 35 mile per hour zone, enforcement could be difficult.
Mr. Johnson reviewed a brief PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk) giving a photo tour of El Fuerte Street and the various intersections.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Johnson reviewed the
criteria for establishing speed limits.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Mr. Johnson explained the
difference between corner site distances and stopping site distances.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin confirmed with Mr. Johnson that the speed limit on El Fuerte is
currently 55 miles per hour and that the Ordinance presented for Council action would
reduce the speed to 45 miles per hour.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Johnson stated that El
Fuerte Street is considered a secondary arterial rather than a residential street.
Mayor Lewis suggested that the item be continued until the survey regarding stop signs
at the intersections of Chorlito, Unicornio, Cacatua and Rancho Pancho could be
completed.
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Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin suggested that Council introduce the Ordinance reducing the
speed on El Fuerte to 45 miles per hour and return to discuss the stop sign issue at a
later date once the survey was completed by the Engineering department.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council continued the item to a date
unknown to be heard in conjunction with the survey results relating
to the possible placement of stop signs on Chorlito, Unicornio,
Cacatua and Rancho Pancho.
AYES: Lewis, Hall and Sigafoose.
NOES: Kulchin and Packard.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
9. AB #18.861 - ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-825. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.780
to establish upon Palomar Oaks Way a prima facie 35 mile per
hour speed limit from Palomar Airport Road to its northerly
terminus.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
10.AB #18.862 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-826, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.300,
to establish upon Tamarack Avenue a prima facie 30 mile per hour
speed limit from College Boulevard (south) to its intersection with
College Boulevard (north).
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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11. AB #18.863 - REVISE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-827, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.32, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.32.090
to prohibit commercial vehicles in excess of 14,000 pounds gross
vehicle weight rating.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
12.AB #18.864 - POINSETTIA PLACE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-828, amending Section 21.05.030 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code by an Amendment to the Zoning Map to
grant a Zone Change, ZC 04-08, from Limited Control to
Residential Density-Multiple and Open Space on a 20.4-acre parcel
generally located southeast of the intersection of Cassia Road and
Poinsettia Lane in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal
Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 21; and,
AYES: Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: Lewis.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the
manner in which Carlsbad taxpayer dollars are spent. She also inquired about the
status of the police firing range and the safety services training center.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Public Financing Authority at
7:26 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority and reconvened
the City Council Meeting at 7:27 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:29 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:36 p.m., with five
members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13. AB #18.865 - COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-008. appointing the following individuals
to the Community Development Block Grant/Home Investment
Partnership Funding Advisory Committee:
• Bill Dominguez - Planning Commission Representative
• Elaine Nielson - Northwest Quadrant Representative
• Sharon Redsun - Southeast Quadrant Representative
• Dr. Gary Godward - Southwest Quadrant Representative
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
14. AB #18.866 - MID-YEAR 2006-2007 CITY GOALS UPDATE.
Assistant City Manager Lisa Hildabrand, Public Works Director Glenn Pruim and
Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain presented the staff report and
reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk), containing
an overview and status of the 2006/2007 Strategic Goals.
Ms. Hildabrand reviewed the following goals:
• Budgeting for Outcomes
• Alga Norte Community Park
• The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course
• Carlsbad Library Learning Center
• City Brand
• Joint First Responders Training Facility
• Online Utility Billing Processing
Mr. Pruim reviewed the following goals:
• Rancho Carlsbad Flood Control
• Downtown Village Area Streetscape Maintenance Program
• Fire Station #6
• Energy Management
• Buena Interceptor Sewer
• North Batiquitos Interceptor Sewer
• Stormwater
• Desalination
Ms. Fountain reviewed the following goals:
• Ponto Vision Plan
• Village Development Standards
• Habitat Management Plan
• Retail Market Analysis - Village Redevelopment Area
Council received the mid-year report on the 2006/2007 Strategic Goals.
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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 January 9, 2007 was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. in
urner of Oceanside, California.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk