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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: January 23, 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 Clerk Pro Tern, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
Absent: Kulchin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Council Member Hall, minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 20, 2006.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 9, 2007.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 9; 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items # 2 through # 4 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
2. AB #18.872-ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-013. accepting a donation to the
Carlsbad City Library for the purpose of expanding the Library Collection.
3. AB #18.873 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-014. accepting donations and
acknowledging future pledged support to the Carlsbad City Library from the
Friends of the Carlsbad Library, in support of the CARLSBAD READS
TOGETHER Program.
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4. AB #18.874 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-015. approving plans and
specifications for the construction of the widening of Olivenhain Road and
Rancho Santa Fe Road, Project No. 3860, and authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. AB 18.871 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Mick Calarco, Recreation Area Manager, recognized the Friends of Carrillo
Ranch, Inc., and it's donation to the City for the purchase of a Phillips Heartstart
FR2 Public Access Defibrillator for Leo Carrillo Ranch Park. Mr. Calarco
reported that three staff members are trained to use the equipment if necessary.
Wes Radoychich representing Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc., 2620 El Aguila
Lane, Carlsbad, spoke about the successful programs the Friends offer at the
Ranch and presented Council with the Friends' donation.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-012. accepting a donation from the
Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc., to be applied towards the purchase
of a Phillips Heartstart FR2 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) for
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard, Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
5. AB #18.875 -APPEAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX LATE PENALTY.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated that this item is required to be a hearing. Mr. Ball
explained that the hearing provides the appellant an opportunity to bring forth
additional information for Council to consider regarding his request to have the
penalties waived.
Mayor Lewis opened the hearing at 6:13 p.m.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Hall regarding notification of the
hearing, Colette Wengenwroth, Finance Manager, stated the appellant was
informed of the hearing and declined to appear before Council.
Mayor Lewis closed the hearing at 6:15 p.m.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-016. denying the appeal by K2, Inc. of
the penalties on delinquent business license taxes for the tax years
beginning March 1, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Richard Julien, 846 Nolbey Street, Cardiff, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Julien spoke about the "Flightline" parcel. He stated that this parcel is also
known as the McClellan Airport County parcel that the Open Space Committee
has identified as item no. 2 on its list to be required as Open Space. Mr. Julien
stated the land is used by many citizens for outdoor activities such as running,
walking and hiking. He requested that Council consider acquiring this parcel.
Michelle Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council.
Ms. Levy expressed concerns relating to the manner in which Carlsbad taxpayer
dollars are spent. She also inquired about the status of the Master Plan for the
Fire Department.
Bruce Aster, 2030 White Birch Drive, Vista, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Aster encouraged Council to consider adding the area located behind the
Safety Center to the City's Open Space Plan.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
6. AB #18.876 - ESTABLISH STOP CONTROL.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NS-830. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stops on Wright Place at its
intersection with Palomar Oaks Way.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
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Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at
6:26 p.m. with four Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission
and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:29 p.m. with four Council Members present.
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:
Sherry Freisinger, Administrative Secretary, announced that Council Members have
been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events:
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
2007 Police Academy Awards Ceremony
Carlsbad Public Safety Center
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2007 was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Sherry Freisinger
Clerk Pro Tern