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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: May 22, 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
Absent: Packard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, minutes of the following meeting were
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 1, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 through 5 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
1. AB #19.005 - ESTABLISH NEW MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-118. approving the establishment of a
Development Services Manager position and amending the Management Salary
Schedule and Conflict of Interest Code.
2. AB #19.006- AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-119. approving the ratification of
Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Testing Engineers - San Diego, Inc., for
materials testing services for Rancho Santa Fe Road North, Phases 1 and 2,
Project Nos. 3190 and 3907.
3. AB #19.013 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-123. approving Amendment No. 1 to the
Telecommunications Network License and Encroachment Agreement with NextG
Networks of California, Inc.
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4. AB #19.007 - STREET AND EASEMENT VACATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-120. approving the vacation of Old
Rancho Santa Fe Road and reserving a General Utility and Access Easement, STV
07-01, within Lot 199, Map 14739, CT 99-04-01.
5. AB #19.008 - AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-121. approving the selection of Mayer
Hoffman McCann, P.C. to perform the financial audits for the City of Carlsbad for
fiscal year 2006-07 through fiscal year 2010-11.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
6. AB #19.009 - AMENDMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
EMINENT DOMAIN IN REDEVELOPMENT AREAS.
City Attorney Ron Ball requested that the item be returned to staff, to be brought back at
the June 12, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council concurred to continue the
item to the June 12, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
7. AB #19.010 - AMENDMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE
NO. NS-842. amending Sections 20.44.090 and 20.44.100 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to more accurately reflect the objective set forth in the City's
General Plan Parks and Recreation Element.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
8. AB #19.011 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOPS ON EL FUERTE STREET.
George Wooldridge, 2890 Rancho Pancho, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Wooldrige requested that an all-way stop be place at the intersection of Rancho
Pancho in addition to those at the intersections of Unicornio and Chorlito Streets.
Robert Woelffer, 6138 Paseo Monona, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of an all-way stop
on Rancho Pancho.
May 22, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Deputy City Engineer Robert
Johnson explained that although some of the vegetation hanging over the retaining wall in
the public right-of-way at the corner of El Fuerte Street and Chorlito had been trimmed,
additional trimming would be necessary prior to installation of the stop sign at the
intersection of Chorlito Street. Mr. Johnson further explained that the homeowner had
been instructed by staff regarding the necessary maintenance of the vegetation.
Council Member Nygaard suggested that the Ordinance be amended to read that the
installation of the stop sign at Chorlito Street is contingent upon the vegetation being
removed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
City Attorney Ron Ball explained that the Ordinance could be amended to read as follows:
"this Ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption, and as to Chorlito Street,
shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption, or upon removal of the vegetation to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, whichever is later".
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance as amended.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE
NO. NS-843. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28, by the addition of Sections
10.28.880 and 10.28.890 to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to require all way
stops on El Fuerte Street at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito
Street as amended to read as follows: "this Ordinance shall be effective
thirty days after its adoption, and as to Chorlito Street, shall be effective thirty
(30) days after its adoption, or upon removal of the vegetation to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, whichever is later".
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, requested that the City develop a Master
Plan for the Fire Department.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT.
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at
6:20 p.m. with four Council Members present.
By consensus, the Board agreed to postpone Item No. 2 until the arrival of the representatives
from the San Diego County Water Authority.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Public Financing Authority and
reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:25 p.m. with four Council Members present.
May 22, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Council concurred to hear Agenda Item No. 10 at this time:
10. AB #19.012 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID)
BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT.
Nancy Nayudu, 320 Walnut Avenue, requested that Council consider appointing Kimberly
Akers to the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
122, appointing Hector Becerra, to the Carlsbad Tourism Business
Improvement District Advisory Board (CTBID).
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Nygaard.
NOES: Hall.
ABSENT: Packard.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:28 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:35 p.m., with four
members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT.
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the continuation of the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District at 6:35 p.m. with four Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and
reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7:08 p.m. with four Council Members present.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:08 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m., with four
members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. AB #19.014 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT.
Budget Manager David Barnum, and Associate Engineer Steve Jantz presented the staff
report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Barnum and Mr. Jantz reviewed the budget calendar, the CIP process, the
development projections, revenue forecast, and the new appropriations for the next fiscal
year.
May 22, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5
Mr. Barnum gave the dates of the upcoming meetings as they relate to the adoption of the
CIP and Operating Budget:
June 12, 2007: Staff will present the proposed Operating Budget
June 20, 2007: Informal Public Workshop held at 1635 Faraday Avenue at 5:00 p.m.
(Opportunity for Citizen's to discuss any portion of the proposed CIP
or Operating Budget).
June 26, 2007: Public Hearing and Council action of the Capital Improvement
Program and Operating Budget.
Mr. Jantz reviewed new and existing projects including:
• Civic Projects
• Facility Maintenance
• Park Projects
• Drainage Projects
• Sewer Projects
• Water Projects
• Street Projects
Mr. Jantz also reviewed the following 11 new CIP projects being proposed for Fiscal Year
2007-2008:
• Pine Avenue Park Phase 1-A - Madison Properties
Mr. Jantz explained that this phase would include an ornamental garden, fountain, seating,
parking and lighting.
• Pine Avenue Park Phase 1-B - Restroom/Storaqe Building
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Park Development Manager
Mark Steyaert explained that the Restroom/Storage Building proposed for Pine Avenue
Park would be a pre-fabricated building with a tile roof to match the existing structure.
Council discussed options for the facility, including family restrooms.
• Poinsettia Park Phase II - Parking Expansion
• Carrillo Ranch - Event Area Expansion
Mayor Lewis requested that staff provide the costs relating to refurbishing the barn at
Carrillo Ranch to the Council.
• Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Program
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• NW Quadrant Storm Drain Improvement Program
Council Member Hall confirmed with staff that the Northwest Quadrant Storm Drain
Improvement Program would take please east of Interstate 5, north of Tamarack Road.
• Demolition of Calavera Hills Treatment Plant
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Jantz explained that the
treatment plant had been built some years ago by the original developer of Calavera Hills,
but had never actually been put into operation.
• Maerkle Reservoir Bridge Replacement
• Carlsbad Municipal Water District System Cathodic Protection Program
• Rancho Santa Fe Road and Avenida La Cima Traffic Signal
• Marbella Wall Beatification
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Barnum explained that the gas
tax fund will have approximately $33.5 million at buildout.
Council Member Nygaard asked if staff had considered allowing naming rights for the
restoration of the Carrillo Ranch Barn.
Recreation Director Ken Price stated that staff is considering allowing naming rights;
however, at this time staff is in the design stage of the barn stabilization project.
Special Projects Director Skip Hammann, Deputy City Engineer Bill Plummer and
Recreation Director Ken Price reviewed a PowerPoint presentation relating to Alga Norte
Community Park (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Hammann confirmed that if Council chose
to take out any of the aquatics complex components, the entire aquatics portion would
require a re-design.
Council Member Nygaard asked if the pipes could be installed and the grading completed
for the aquatics complex and allow construction of the lazy river component at a later date.
Mr. Hammann stated that would be difficult to do and would require that each component
be "stand alone". He added that this would also result in a loss of energy efficiency.
Mayor Lewis commented that delaying any of the components, would cause costs to
escalate.
Council discussed the information presented by staff regarding the public facilities fees
projected fund balance and the recommendation to utilize funds from the General Capital
Construction (GCC) Fund for the costs of Alga Norte Pool.
May 22, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7
Mayor Lewis expressed his belief that the Council should consider revenue projections
and the potential effect of decisions regarding these projects on future City Councils
during this process.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council received the
report and set the 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program Public
Hearing for June 26, 2007.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
10.AB #19.012 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID)
BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT.
Council concurred to consider this item prior to Departmental Report Item No. 9.
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:
Assistant City Clerk Karen Kundtz announced that Council has been invited and may
attend:
Thursday May 31, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
Burn Institute 2007 Spirit of Courage Awards Event
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2007, was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
^JCMC
Assistant City ClerR"
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk