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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.
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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.
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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.
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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