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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-22; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 22, 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 Deputy City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Nos. 1 and 2 were pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 3 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 #19.289 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was pulled for discussion. 2. AB #19.290 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION . This item was pulled for discussion. 3. AB #19.291 - CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 73. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-015. approving City Council Policy No. 73 regarding the City's option to purchase resale affordable housing. 4. AB #19.292 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-016. accepting the construction of the On-site Wetland Mitigation Restoration for Rancho Santa Fe Road North as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, Project No. 3907. January 22, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 5. AB #19.293 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-017. accepting various donations, and appropriating funds to the Recreation Department's Opportunity Grants program. 6. AB #19.294 -APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-018. approving an agreement with Dyett & Bhatia to complete Phase 1 of the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance Update, GPA 07-02, LCPA 07-02 and ZCA 07-01. 7. AB #19.296 -AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-019. accepting bids and awarding a contract to Nissho of California, Inc. for median, parkway and landscape maintenance services, Bid No. 08-09. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 1. AB #19.289 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Arts Manager Peter Gordon introduced Gina McBride of the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation. Ms. McBride presented Council with a check and encouraged Council and the citizens of Carlsbad to consider touring the new Library Learning Center. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-013. accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for the William D. Cannon Art Gallery's education programs. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 2. AB #19.290 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION . Arts Manager Peter Gordon gave a brief overview of the Three-Part-Art Program and thanked Ms. Cannon for her continued support of the program. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-014. accepting a donation from Mrs. Teresa M. Cannon to the William D. Cannon Art Gallery's Three- Part-Art education program. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. January 22, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of establishing a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department. Hap L'Heureux, President of New Village Arts came forward to address Council. Mr. L'Heureux explained that New Village Arts recently won several awards for theater productions performed in 2007. He thanked Council for their support and encouraged the Council and the citizens of Carlsbad to attend future productions by the theater. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 8. AB #19.295 - PRESENTATION FROM NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT. Lance Schulte, Economic Development Administrator for North County Transit District 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, came forward to address Council. Mr. Schulte gave a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) reviewing the potential land uses that North County Transit District (NCTD) is considering for the redevelopment of the Carlsbad Village Transit Center. Mr. Schulte explained that NCTD held workshops in Carlsbad to gather input from citizens and Carlsbad staff regarding the proposed Draft Master Plan for the Transit Center. In closing, Mr. Schulte stated that the North County Transit District Board has approved the Master Plan in concept. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Mr. Schulte stated that North County Transit District has been working with SANDAG regarding the parking difficulties that exist at the Poinsettia Station. He further explained that SANDAG is working on a Smart Parking Study for the Poinsettia Station. Mike Bullock, 1800 Bayberry Drive, Oceanside, came forward to address Council. Mr. Bullock gave a brief PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) illustrating the benefits of a "cashout" parking program. He explained that "cashout" is a program where employers compensate an employee each time he or she arrives at work without driving. In closing, Mr. Bullock suggested that the Council consider alternative parking solutions for the Village area. Gary Durst, 155 Juniper, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. He stated that the majority of the individuals who utilize the Coaster station in Carlsbad arrive at the station via personal automobile rather than bus. In closing, he commented that the number of bus bays being proposed by NCTD should be carefully analyzed. Council received the report and thanked Mr. Schulte for his presentation. January 22, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 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 January 22, 2008 was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. SH0LA R. COBIAN Deputy City Clerk