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Home My WebLink About2007-08-14; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: August 14, 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 Nygaard. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: At the request of staff, Council concurred to return Item #3 to staff. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 and #2 and Items #4 through #7 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #19.130 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council approved the City Treasurer's Report on City investments as of June 30, 2007. 2. AB #19.131 - ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-220. approving the classification of Senior Cross Connection Control Technician, and amending the General Employees Salary Schedule. 3. AB #19.132 - OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. The item was returned to staff. 4. AB #19.133 - OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-222. approving out of state travel for one designated Engineering Department staff member to attend the annual Autodesk University 2007 Conference in La Vegas, Nevada. August 14, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 5- AB #19.134 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-223. approving Amendment No. 1 to the Fund Exchange Agreement with the City of San Diego for Rancho Santa Fe Road, Project Nos. 3190 and 3907. 6. AB #19,135-AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-224. approving the second amendments in 2007 to the Land Use Element and Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan consisting of three projects; DKN Hotel GPA 05-05, Aura Circle GPA 05- 06, and La Costa Glen Corporate Center GPA 06-02. 7. AB #19.136 - APPROVAL OF PREPAYMENT AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-225. approving a prepayment agreement with Western Pacific Housing, Inc., for La Costa Ridge 2.6, CT 05-13. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 8. AB #19.137 - ESTABLISH STOP CONTROLS ON JANIS WAY. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-856. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.28.930, to require stops on Janis Way at the intersection of Donna Drive. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None 9. AB #19.138 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON TOWN GARDEN ROAD. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-857. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.820, to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Town Garden Road from El Camino Real to Alicante Road. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None August 14, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 10.AB #19.139-ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON PALMER WAY. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-853. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.810 to establish a prima facie 35 mile per hour speed limit on Palmer Way from Faraday Avenue to Cougar Drive. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None 11. AB #19.140 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON IMPALA DRIVE. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-854. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.800 to establish a prima facie 35 mile per hour speed limit on Impala Drive from Palmer Way to Orion Street. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None 12. AB #19.141 - SAN DIEGO GOLF ACADEMY. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-855. approving an amendment to the Carlsbad Airport Centre Specific Plan SP 181(F) to include "Education Facilities, Other" as a permitted use in Area 1 of the Specific Plan subject to the approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Dick Erhardt, 7329 Linden Terrace, Carlsbad, representing the Beach Preservation Commission, came forward to address Council. Mr. Erhardt read a letter of commendation he wrote on behalf of Associate Engineer Steve Jantz, for his support of the Commission and its projects. August 14, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 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 6:13 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 6:25 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. AB #19.142 - PRESENTATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) ENERGY WORKING GROUP. Del Mar Council Member Henry Barbenal, representing the SANDAG North Coastal Cities Energy Working Group, gave a report with a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Barbenal explained that SANDAG is exploring how power can be provided to San Diego County residents and businesses. He added that this was first time that SANDAG was researching viable energy alternatives and not taking the recommended action of the energy companies. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:53 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:58 p.m., with five members present. 14. AB #19.143 - OVERVIEW OF THE 2007-2008 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC GOALS. Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott, Special Projects Director Skip Hammann, Public Works Director Glen Pruim, and Community Development Director Sandra Holder gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Elliott provided a brief explanation of the Council's calendar for goal setting. He also stated that the ten Council goals generated an additional 121 goals. Mr. Elliott reviewed the following Council goals: • Financial Health Goal Financial City Services Open Space and Habitat Management Plan Maintenance Street Lighting, Street Trees and Medians Storm Water Control Priority Based Outcomes • Learning, Culture and Arts Goal Carlsbad Library Learning Center • Communications Goal City Branding Video Streaming of Council and Planning Commission meetings. August 14, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Mr. Elliott stated that the Assessment District established years before for lighting, landscape and median maintenance services does not receive enough operational funding, particularly in Street Lighting and Landscape District #1 located in the older part of Carlsbad. He explained that the rules for how assessments are increased changed in the interim, and now requires a vote by the participants. Mr. Elliott added that monies from the General Fund are currently making up the difference. He further added that the costs for maintenance services will continue to increase and the City needs to explore ways to fund this program so it is not dependent on General Fund monies. Skip Hammann reviewed the following Council goals: » Parks. Trails, Open Space Alga Norte Park The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course Poinsettia Community Park Master Plan Expansion/addition of Tennis Courts Community Forest Management Plan Hosp Grove Maintenance • Top Quality Services Joint First Responders Training Facility Public Works Center Glen Pruim reviewed the following Council goals: • Top Quality Services Rancho Carlsbad Flood Control Agua Hedionda and Calavera Creek Dredge Project Robertson Ranch 84" Storm Drain Project Lake Calavera Outlet Repair Fire Station No. 6 • Environmental Management Waste water Compliance with State-Mandated Discharge Requirements Stormwater Compliance with January 2008 State-issued permit Carlsbad as Watershed Lead for North Coastal Cities • Water Desalination Plant Coastal Commission Permit Received State Lands Commission Approval Needed Sandra Holder reviewed the following Council goal: • Balanced Community Development Proposition D Citizens Liaison Committee General Plan, Local Coastal Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update Ponto Vision Plan Habitat Management Plan Redevelopment Village Standards August 14, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 15. AB #19.144-APPOINTMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-226. appointing John Prietto to serve on the Design Review Board. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None 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: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad. Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon Four Seasons Resort Aviara 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad. Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad Annual Fundraiser Four Seasons Resort Aviara 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2007 was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. JE M. WOOD, CM City Clerk Sherry Freisinger Deputy Clerk