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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: April 3, 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 and Packard.
Absent: None.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Mayor Lewis offered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
EMERGENCY ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
Referencing a memo dated April 3, 2007 to Council (on file in the Office of the City Clerk), City
Attorney Ball requested that the Council discuss the April 1, 2007 sewage spill at the Buena
Vista Lagoon.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council concurred to discuss the April 1, 2007
sewage spill at the Buena Vista Lagoon.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Acting Public Works Director Robert Johnson gave Council a brief synopsis of the events that
led to the sewage spill at the Buena Vista Lagoon. He explained that the spill was the result of
a break or rupture in the Carlsbad-Vista Interceptor sewage line.
Mr. Johnson also explained that after receiving notification on April 1, 2007 regarding the spill,
City staff immediately began working in conjunction with the City of Vista to replace the
damaged sewage line.
Mr. Johnson further explained that although the pipe had been repaired as of the start of the
Council meeting, testing of the water to gauge the impacts of the spill on the wildlife would
need to continue for some time.
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In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Administrative Services Director Jim Elliott
explained that the expenses incurred as a result of the spill would be shared with the City of
Vista. He further explained that Vista holds the majority ownership of the pipeline at 80%
while Carlsbad owns approximately 20% of the pipe line.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Lewis, Council authorized the City Manager to
expend funds and enter into contracts to abate the sewage spill and to remediate
the affected area; and,
Directed staff to place the item on the April 10, 2007 Regular City Council
Meeting Agenda to receive a report and update on the situation and to ratify
contracts and expenditures of funds as reasonably necessary to abate the
sewage spill; and,
Authorized the City Manager to seek reimbursement from all parties or entities
contractually or legally responsible for all or part of the costs expended for the
repair and remediation of the sewage spill.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, minutes of the following meetings were
approved:
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held March 13, 2007.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 13, 2007.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Library Director Heather Pizzuto in recognition of
National Library Week.
Arthur Wood, President of the Friends of the Carlsbad Library, thanked Council and staff for
their support.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 1 and 2 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin; Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item No. #3 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
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1. AB #18.947 - DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCES.
This item was pulled for discussion.
2. AB #18.948 - APPROVE ALLOCATIONS FOR THE 2007-2008 COMMNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT & HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
This item was pulled for discussion.
3. AB #18.949 - AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-070. awarding a contract to Prime Time
Construction to construct the Highland Drive Storm Drain, Project No. 6600.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. AB #18.947 - DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCES.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
spoke in support of establishing a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2007-068. declaring weeds, rubbish and refuse upon private property in the City
of Carlsbad to be public nuisances, and setting the matter for a Public Hearing
on April 17,2007.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
2. AB #18.948 -APPROVE ALLOCATIONS FOR THE 2007-2008 COMMNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT & HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Marie Jones-Kirk, Development Manager of Fraternity House Incorporated, 4010 Layang
Layang Circle, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Jones-Kirk thanked Council
for their past support and requested that Council consider allocating funds to Fraternity House
from Council's contingency account.
Mayor Lewis requested that Council approve a $5,000 donation to Fraternity House from the
Council Contingency Fund.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Lewis, Council approved a donation of $5,000 to
Fraternity House from the Council Contingency Fund.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Hall.
NOES: Packard.
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2007-069. approving specific projects for funding under the 2007-2008
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership
Program.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, suggested that the city-owned building formerly
known as the Farmers Insurance building, be sold and the funds from the sale be used to
build Community Centers.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Municipal
Water District at 6:33 p.m. with four Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Public Financing Authority and
reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:46 p.m. with four Council Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
5. AB #18.951 - FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A ROAD DIET/TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM
ON LA COSTA AVENUE.
Acting Public Works Director Robert Johnson presented the staff report and reviewed a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Johnson explained that residents residing in the La Costa Avenue area have formed a
committee known as the La Costa Avenue Safety Project Committee and have been working
with City staff to mitigate safety concerns on La Costa Avenue. He further explained that the
City and residents have worked to implement the "3 E's" of traffic safety (Enforcement,
Engineering and Education).
Mr. Johnson stated that road diets often convert four-lane undivided roads into three lanes,
thus having a traffic calming effect.
In conclusion, Mr. Johnson requested that Council appropriate funds for a road diet feasibility
study for La Costa Avenue.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
spoke in support of establishing a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department.
Christine Davis, 2412 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms.
Davis expressed her support for the feasibility study. She also thanked staff for working with
the La Costa Avenue Safety Project Committee.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Ms. Davis confirmed that there are
representatives from Levante Street on the Committee.
Phil Jones, 2452 La Costa Avenue, also spoke in support of a study to determine the
feasibility of a road diet on La Costa Avenue.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2007-072. authorizing a feasibility study and appropriating funds for a road
diet/arterial road traffic calming program on La Costa Avenue 1,000 feet east of
El Camino Real to Rancho Santa Fe Road.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
6. AB #18.952 - APPOINTMENT TO THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Lewis presented a PowerPoint slide (on file in the Office of the City Clerk),
recommending that the City Council appoint Julie Nygaard to fill the remaining term of former
Council Member Norine Sigafoose.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin stated that she too, would like to appoint Ms. Nygaard to the City
Council.
Council Member Mark Packard stated that he interviewed several viable candidates and would
support appointing any one of the following individuals:
• Jeff Segall
• Mark Tanner
• Keith Blackburn
• Farrah Douglas
In conclusion, Council Member Packard recommended that Jeff Segall be appointed to the
City Council.
Council Member Matt Hall stated that he too interviewed many of the candidates for Council
and expressed his appreciation for all the citizen's who came forward and were willing to serve
on the Council. In closing, he stated that he is also in support of appointing Ms. Nygaard to fill
the remainder of Ms. Sigafoose's Council term.
Evelyn Montalbano, 2404 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, stated she would prefer the City not
hold a special election.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
073. appointing Julie Nygaard to fill the unexpired term of Council Member
Norine Sigafoose.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
City Clerk Lorraine Wood issued the oath of office to Ms. Nygaard and congratulated her for
the appointment to the City Council.
Ms. Nygaard thanked Council for their support and stated that due to family matters, she
would be present at the April 24, 2007 City Council meeting.
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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 April 3, 2007, was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk