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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-26; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: February 26, 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 Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented. Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 5, 2008 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 5, 2008 CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 2 through 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 #19.330 - FLOWER FIELDS GRANT ALLOCATIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-052. approving two grant requests from the Carltas Company for research projects intended to ensure the long-term productivity of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, and appropriating funds. 2. AB #19.331 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-053. accepting a donation from Washington Mutual Bank to the Carlsbad Fire Department for emergency medical services. 3. AB #19.332 - REPLACEMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-053. authorizing the purchase of a 10 cubic yard dump truck to replace Unit S406 and appropriating additional funds from the Fleet-Vehicle Replacement Fund to the FY 07-08 Fleet Vehicle Replacement Budget. February 26, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of establishing a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department. Glenn Bernard, 3520 Avondale Circle, Carlsbad, spoke in support of establishing a sign ordinance limiting the number of days political signs can be displayed in the public right- of-way. Elisa Williamson, 4791 Gateshead Road, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Williamson expressed concerns relating to the possible suspension of Proposition 98 by Governor Schwarzenegger in an effort for the state to reduce its budget. She explained that suspending Proposition 98 will result in a $4.5 million reduction to the Carlsbad Unified School District budget. In closing, she requested that the Council consider adopting a resolution in support of maintaining the minimum school funding guaranteed in Proposition 98. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 4. AB #19.333 -ALGA NORTE PARK CONSTRUCTION PHASING. Special Projects Manager Skip Hammann presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Hammann gave a brief overview of the proposed Alga Norte Park and reviewed previous actions taken by Council. Finance Director Lisa Irvine reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) illustrating Carlsbad's projected economic outlook for the next several years. In conclusion, Ms. Irvine stated that the future state of Carlsbad's economy is uncertain at this time. The following individuals spoke in support of constructing the aquatics components of Alga Norte Park: • Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad. • Paul Isley, 2623 El Aguila Lane, Carlsbad. • Michelle Wright, 1287 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad. • Don Cashmore, Vista. • Marnie Young, 3401 Melaleuca, Carlsbad. • Miriam Cisternas, 5051 Millay Court, Carlsbad. • Jessica Kane, 3166 Seabury Street, Carlsbad. • Nicole Walker, 4886 Park Drive, Carlsbad. • Lara Walker, 4886 Park Drive, Carlsbad. • Evan Rodgers, 3234 Rancho Milagro, Carlsbad. • Phil Ladman, 2382 Tarraza Ribera, Carlsbad. • Merri Adams, 7059 Cordgrass Court, Carlsbad. • Marlaine Hubbard, 3475 Corte Sonrisa, Carlsbad. • Lisa Rodman, 3494 Seacrest Drive, Carlsbad. February 26, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Don Christiansen, 3715 Longview Drive, Carlsbad, encouraged the Council to consider utilizing a product called Ozone for the aquatic center's biocide needs. He explained that the treatment has more environmental benefits than the typical chlorine treatment methods. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Hammann explained that staff plans to investigate the possibility of private/public partnerships and naming rights as a way to help fund the various components of the aquatics complex at Alga Norte Park. Mayor Lewis expressed concerns relating to the uncertainty of the economy while considering construction of the various components of Alga Norte Park. He further explained that he could support constructing the traditional park components or the aquatics component of the park. In conclusion, he stated that he would support one or the other, but not both. Council Member Nygaard suggested that the project undergo a re-design to eliminate the moving river, water slides and wet play structure. She added that staff should reduce the size of the aquatic center support buildings to meet the needs of the first phase of construction. Council Members Packard and Hall concurred with Ms. Nygaard and commented that they too, could support the re-design as stated by Ms. Nygaard. Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin stated that although she would like to see the entire park constructed as previously designed. However, due to the uncertainty of the economy, she too could support Ms. Nygaard's suggestion for a modified design eliminating the moving river, water slides and wet play structure. Mayor Lewis once again stated that he would only support constructing either the aquatics components or the traditional park components. ACTION: On a minute motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council directed staff to re-design Alga Norte Park eliminating the moving river, water slides and wet play structure from the design of the park and to reduce the size of the Aquatic Center support buildings to meet the needs of the first phase of the park construction. AYES: Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: Lewis. ABSENT: None. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Hammann explained that the re-design of the park may take nine months to a year and that the project may be ready to go to bid three to four months after completion of the re-design. 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. February 26, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2008 was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Sheila Cobian Deputy City Clerk