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Home My WebLink About2008-02-19; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: February 19, 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: Pastor Mike Wells from Daybreak Community Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented a retirement proclamation to Pete McKenzie, thanking him for his 34 years of service to the City. Mr. McKenzie thanked the Council and stated he enjoyed his career with the City. Mayor Lewis presented a retirement proclamation to Jeff Sprague, thanking Mr. Sprague for his 20 years of service to the City. Mr. Sprague expressed his appreciation to the Council and City. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #7as 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 #19.319 - REFUND OF WASTEWATER UTILITY CHARGES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-042. authorizing a refund of wastewater utility charges to Hubbs Seaworld. February 19, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #19.320 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-043. accepting the construction of the 2007 Concrete Replacement project as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, Project No. 6013. 3. AB #19.321 -AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION No. 2008-044. accepting bids and awarding a contract to Portillo Concrete for construction of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Concrete Replacement, Project No 6013. 4. AB #19.322 - OUT-OF-CYCLE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-045. appropriating additional funds to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Vehicle Replacement Budget to replace an out-of-cycle police patrol unit, and a riding lawn mower, and to refurbish a police patrol boat; and, establishing a contingency for future unforeseen equipment replacement and refurbishment. 5. AB #19.323 - DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-046. declaring a continued State of Local Emergency resulting from the formation of a sinkhole on January 7, 2008 on the 2400 block of Tamarack Avenue, and appropriating funds for the repair of a sinkhole, crib wall and utilities. 6. AB #19.324 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-047. accepting a donation from the owners of KoKo Beach Restaurant to benefit Carlsbad Senior Center programs. 7. AB #19.325 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-048. approving Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Tiburon, Incorporated for the implementation of the Public Safety Information System, and approving Final System Acceptance of the Public Safety Information System. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy inquired about the use of the Farmers Building. She also asked Council to make safety a priority for Carlsbad citizens. Glenn Bernard, 3520 Avondale, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Bernard expressed concerns regarding future affordable housing trends. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY. Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Public Financing Authority at 6:18 p.m. with five Council Members present. February 19, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Public Financing Authority and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:20 p.m. with all five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. AB #19.327 - AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE AD HOC CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANT FUND RECOMMENDATIONS. Senior Planner Scott Donnell 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 Hall, Mr. Donnell stated the stipulations relating to Exhibit 2 were verbally reviewed with the funding applicants. City Attorney Ron Ball explained that any future conversion of the farm worker housing to a homeless shelter should be determined by the City Council after consultation with the applicant. Council Member Packard confirmed with staff that the City's funding to the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation would not affect the State funding allocated to the Lagoon. Mr. Donnell replied that the committee was aware of the State's commitments, but recognized that the lagoon is in need of some repair and wanted to move forward. Fred Sandquist, President of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, 6408 Crossbill Court, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Sandquist thanked the committee and staff for the recommendation. He stated that he hoped that the management plan will provide information to the City to aid in preventing the lagoon from degrading. Sister RayMonda DuVall, speaking on behalf of La Posada de Guadalupe and Catholic Charities, came forward to address Council. Sister DuVall thanked the Council for its consideration of the expansion of farm worker housing. She added that the proposal would allow for the City and Catholic Charities to meet needs of Carlsbad residents. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-050. approving the recommendations of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizens' Advisory Committee and allocating grant funds from the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Fund as amended with the stipulation for AGP 06-16 on Exhibit No. 2, to state that conversion of the shelter from farm worker housing to accommodations for the homeless, including families, will be determined by the City Council after consultations with the applicant. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:43 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:46 p.m., with all five members present. February 19, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 10.AB #19.328 - 2007 FUTURING CONFERENCE REPORT. Development Services Manager Mike Peterson and participants from the Futuring Conference presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Staff reviewed various ideas for creating a culture of innovation within the City. Mr. Peterson invited the public to attend a presentation by Mr. Ed Barlow, President of Creating the Future, Inc., on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad in Room 173. Mr. Peterson explained that two sessions would be held: One at 2:00 p.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. and asked that reservations to attend be made though Sheryl Keller at 760-602-2409 no later than March 7, 2008. Council expressed their appreciation for staff's presentation. 11.AB #19.329 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-051. appointing Raul Diaz to the Historic Preservation Committee. 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, February 20, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session City of Carlsbad Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. Sheraton Carlsbad Grand Opening Ceremony 5480 Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad, California February 19, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Friday, February 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner Four Seasons Resort Aviara 7100 Four Seasons Point Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2008 was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Sheila R. Cobian Deputy City Clerk