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Home My WebLink About2008-01-08; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 8, 2008 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented. Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 11, 2007. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 11, 2007. Minutes of the Special Meetings held December 18, 2007. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 18, 2007. Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 19, 2007. Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 20, 2007. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 through 8, 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 #19.272 - PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL SEDANS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-001. approving the purchase of six police patrol vehicles from Villa Ford. 2. AB #19.273 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS . Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of November 30, 2007. January 8, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 3. AB #19.274 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-002. accepting bids and awarding a contract to Steiny and Company, Inc., to perform Traffic Signal UPS and Battery Backup Installation, Contract No. PWGS316R, Bid No. PWS08-10STS. 4. AB #19.275 - REPORT OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Council reported out the terms and conditions of the general release and settlement of the Gary Shore claim. 5. AB #19.276 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-003. approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of Off-Site Wetland Mitigation Restoration for Rancho Santa Fe Road North, Project No. 3907. 6. AB #19.277 - ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-004. ordering the annexation of La Costa Ridge Village 2.6 to Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, Zone 8, and confirming the levy of assessments. 7. AB #19.278 - PURCHASE OF TWELVE VEHICLES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-005. approving the purchase of six Ford F-150's, three Ford Rangers and three Ford Explorers from Burch Ford. 8. AB #19.279 - REVISED HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-006. approving the revised Hourly Salary Schedule. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of establishing a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department. PUBLIC HEARING: 9. AB #19.281 - ADOPTION OF THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE. BUILDING. PLUMBING. ELECTRICAL. MECHANICAL AND ENERGY CODES. Fire Marshal Jim Weigand and Building and Code Enforcement Manager Will Foss presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Weigand explained that with the adoption of the new codes, Carlsbad's building sprinkler threshold requirement will now be based on 5,000 square feet rather than 10,000 square feet. He further explained that although the City's building size requirement is being reduced, Carlsbad is still one of the least restrictive cities in the County. January 8, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-868. amending Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by repealing Sections 17.04.010 through 17.04.090 relating to the 2001 Fire Code and adding Sections 17.04.010 through 17.04.370 relating to the adoption by reference of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-869. amending Title 18, Chapter 18.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by amending Sections 18.04.010 through 18.04.320, adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code, and replacing references to "Community Development Director" with "Building and Code Enforcement Manager"; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-870. amending Title 18, Chapter 18.08, Sections 18.08.010 and 18.08.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code and replacing references to "Community Development Director" with "Building and Code Enforcement Manager"; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-871. amending Title 18, Chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by repealing Sections 18.12.030 through 18.12.070, 18.12.245, 18.12.255 and 18.12.260 and amending Section 18.12.010 adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Electrical Code and replacing references to "Community Development Director" with "Building Official"; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-872. amending Title 18, Chapter 18.16, Section 18.16.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code and replacing references to "Uniform Plumbing Code" with "California Plumbing Code"; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-873. amending Title 18, Chapter 18.30 by the addition of Section 18.30.030 adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Energy Code. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. January 8, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY. Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority at 6:14 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 6:19 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 10. AB #19.280 - 2007-08 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS. Finance Manager David Barnum presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Barnum summarized eligibility requirements for the grant funding and reviewed the 2007-2008 funding requests. In conclusion, Mr. Barnum stated that staff is recommending that Council also amend Council Policy 51 to allow an organization which has received three years of Community Activity Grant funding to be eligible to apply and receive an additional two years of funding after a two year hiatus. Council Member Packard confirmed with staff that the amendment to Council Policy 51 would only affect the Community Activity Grants. Loralie McGill, 4203 Sierra Morena Avenue, came forward to address Council on behalf of Classic Youth Theater. Ms. McGill read a letter (not on file in the Office of the City Clerk) from Classic Youth Theater Board Member Emily Rhoda expressing the positive impact theater can have on Carlsbad's youth. In conclusion, Ms. McGill requested that the Council assist the Theater with acquiring a permanent venue for their productions. Robin Young, Executive Director of Carlsbad Village Business Association, 2579 State Street, Suite B, Carlsbad, and Ralph Lancaster of Sculpture by the Sea came forward to address Council. Ms. Young and Mr. Lancaster thanked Council for their support and requested that the Council approve the Committee's recommendation. Carolyn Del Grande and Erin Predmore, 6432 Ruby Way, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on behalf of the organization Mothers of Preschoolers. Ms. Del Grande and Ms. Predmore gave an overview of the programs offered by Mothers of Preschoolers and encouraged Council to approve the Community Activity Grant Committee's recommendation. Rachel Kupin, Treasurer of Classic Youth Theater, 2803 Via Pajaro, Carlsbad, spoke in support of the Committee's recommendations. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Ms. McGill explained that the Theater currently must move their props in and out of the temporary facility on a regular basis and that a permanent facility would be more appropriate for their needs. January 8, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Paul Richardson, 1925 Village Wood Road, Encinitas, spoke in support of funding for the Classic Youth Theater. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Mr. Barnum explained that $42,000 was available to award to the grant applicants; however, the Committee chose to award $30,000 of the available funds. Council Member Nygaard suggested that the Council consider placing additional money in the endowment fund during the next budget cycle. Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the Committee's recommendations. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-007. accepting the recommendations of the Community Activity Grant Citizen Review Committee, allocating funds, and amending Council Policy 51. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: 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: City Clerk Lorraine M. Wood announced that Council has been invited and may attend the following upcoming events: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. Carlsbad Fire Department 2008 Badge & Promotion Ceremony Fire Station 5 2540 Orion Way Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2008 was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. ,.,.. (,->-,- -•<- * c i uu r/) LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Sheila Cobian Deputy City Clerk