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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-15; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 15, 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. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis gave the legislative invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 8, 2008. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 8, 2008. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 2 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #3, and #4 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 #19.282 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008. accepting bids and awarding a contract to Brown and Caldwell, Inc., to provide engineering and design services for the Buena Vista Lift Station Forcemain (VC4), Project No. 5508. January 15, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #19.283 - FINAL MAP FOR SEASHORE ON THE SAND. This item was pulled for discussion. 3. AB #19.284 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-010. accepting a donation from George and Patricia Gowland and appropriating the funds to the Library budget for the expansion of the Library collection. 4. AB #19.285 - REPORT OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Council reported out the terms and conditions of the general release and settlement regarding Pacific Bell v. City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and La Costa De Marbella Homeowners Association. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 2. AB #19.283 - FINAL MAP FOR SEASHORE ON THE SAND. Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council with her concerns regarding specific development projects that have been approved by the Council. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-2009. approving the Final Map for Seashore on the Sand and authorizing the Final Map to be recorded, CT 02-26. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Renee Glotzbach, 1877 Matin Circle, San Marcos, came forward to address Council. Ms. Glotzbach read from a letter presented to Council (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting that the City ban alcohol at special events. Jeanne Frommelt, 3402 Celinda Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Frommelt, representing the Brentwood Heights Homeowners' Association, spoke about parking concerns in her community. She noted that cars from the Rising Glen Apartments have been parking in increased numbers on the Brentwood Streets. She stated that the cars present a safety issue. Ms. Frommelt added that there was a petition signed by 17 Celinda Drive homeowners asking the City Council to look into the parking situation. (This petition is not on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Daniel Conway, 3211 Celinda Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Conway stated that the Brentwood Heights neighborhood is being affected by the trash, debris, oil and noise caused by parked cars from the Rising Glen Apartments. He explained that 17 residents on the north end of Celinda Drive are requesting that the City enforce a no parking zone from midnight to five a.m. on Celinda Drive. Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support of a Fire Master Plan for Carlsbad. January 15, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 City Engineer Bob Johnson explained that staff has been working on the Rising Glen Parking issue and that the situation would have to be monitored to determine if the parked vehicles were violating the vehicle code. He said that the Brentwood Heights homeowners were advised that if they see someone throwing trash or conducting illegal activities, the Police Department should be contacted, and the City's Environmental Programs staff should be contacted if residents observe oil dripping from vehicles. Mr. Johnson further explained that after meeting with a resident from Celinda Drive, city staff did not find a parking problem that should be addressed with a parking restriction. Mr. Johnson said that the resident told staff that the summer months were busier and suggested that a study be conducted at that time. Mr. Johnson added that staff will restudy the situation during the summer months. At the suggestion of City Attorney Ron Ball, Mayor Lewis requested this item be placed on a future Council agenda. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 5. AB #19.286 - ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS. Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Bond Attorney Warren Devin, from Best, Best and Krieger, presented the PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-2011. authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Improvement Area 2 of Community Facilities District No. 3 (Faraday-Melrose), and approving the form of the Fiscal Agent Agreement, Purchase Contract, Preliminary Official Statement and other related documents, and authorizing certain actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. 6. AB #19.287 - 2007-2008 MID-YEAR GOALS PRESENTATION. Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott began staffs PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) with the Communication Goal, stating that the number of citizens getting their information from the City's website has increased. Mr. Elliott also addressed the Financial Health Goal and the Learning, Culture and Arts Goal. He informed Council that the Carlsbad Learning Center was scheduled to open mid-summer of 2008. Mayor Lewis asked if the Learning Center would be adequately staffed. January 15, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Library Director Heather Pizzuto responded that staffing levels have been allocated in the budget for the Learning Center. Special Projects Director Skip Hammann addressed the Parks, Trails and Open Space Goal. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Hammann said that the rebidding of Alga Norte Park was scheduled to take place during the first quarter of 2008. He added that because of the new bidding schedule, the park opening is now expected to take place in January or February 2010. Mr. Hammann also addressed the Top Quality Services Goal. Mayor Lewis asked if Alga Norte Park could be bid in separate components. Mr. Hammann replied that the park is currently designed to bid as one entire project but it could be bid separately. City Attorney Ron Ball said that the law will require the bid to be restructured in order to bid the park in separate components. On a minute motion by Mayor Lewis and concurrence by Council, the Alga Norte Park project will be placed on a future Council agenda to discuss bidding the park in separate components. AYES: Lewis, Hall and Packard. NOES: Kulchin and Nygaard. Council Member Hall asked about the regional fire services document. Fire Chief Crawford stated the final regional document was reviewed by area Fire Chiefs. He noted that they are developing a strategy to implement efficiencies throughout the region. He stated that this document will serve as a guide for Carlsbad's use. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Chief Crawford said Carlsbad will need to study the regional needs along with the needs of Carlsbad regarding growth. He stated that the study will provide a guide for the future of Carlsbad fire services. Council Member Hall requested to review the regional document at a future Council meeting. January 15, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Chief Crawford stated he was preparing a white paper to bring to Council that summarizes the state of the fire service throughout the entire region and Carlsbad's role in this service. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Chief Tom Zoll replied that the Joint First Responders Training Facility has a very strong team working together to complete the project. Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked about the fire master plan for the city. Chief Crawford replied that staff is hoping to discover efficiencies through the regional plan to develop a fire master plan for Carlsbad. He explained that staff was looking for ways to streamline a Carlsbad fire service and master plan, adding that the plan may take a year to complete. Public Works Director Glenn Pruim continued with the Top Quality Services and Environmental Management and Water Goals. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Pruim explained that proposed drainage basin BJ would be discussed in detail at the Council workshop scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2008. Mr. Pruim informed Council that the Encinas Creek Bridge had been determined by Caltrans to have structural problems. He added that staff is in the process of preparing feasibility studies on short term and long term solutions. Council Member Nygaard asked about the status of the traffic calming list. City Engineer Bob Johnson explained that staff is currently working on a preliminary cost estimate for the streets involved that can be put in the CIP program in June for Council approval. Council Member Hall asked if staff knew the cost estimate to make the Desalination Plant carbon neutral. Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott stated the cost estimate is dependent upon what is authorized by the California Costal Commission. He added that staff does not know the cost estimate, but that it could be substantial. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Elliott stated that the City of Carlsbad's purchase cost of water is fixed and residents will not be burdened with the costs associated in making the Desalination Plan carbon neutral. Community Development Director Sandra Holder presented the Balanced Community Development Goal. Mayor Lewis asked if the City's redevelopment plan would be coordinated with the barrio plan or would it continue to be kept separate when it expires in 2009. January 15, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Ms. Holder responded that the two plans will be kept separate. She added that staff will be reviewing the barrio area in the General Plan update. 7. AB #19.288 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID) BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-2012. reappointing Barbara Howard- Jones to serve on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District 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 event: Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session City of Carlsbad Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2008 was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Ll City Clerk Sherry Freisinger Deputy Clerk