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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: March 18, 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:
Rev. Douglas Kelly from Christ Presbyterian Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Nygaard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held February 19, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 26, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 26, 2008.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 5, 10 and 16 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #4, #6 through #9, and #11
through #15 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.
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1. AB #19.350- AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-071. authorizing the City Attorney to
amend the existing agreement with Attorney Deborah Fox for assistance in revising
zoning regulations.
2. AB #19.351 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-072. accepting cash donations in support
of the 2007 Fall Festival and appropriating the funds for the use specified by the
donators.
3. AB #19.352 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-073. approving the plans and
specifications for construction of the 2008 pavement overlay, and authorizing the
City Clerk to advertise for bids, Project No. 6001-08 OL.
4. AB #19.353 - REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-071. authorizing a refund of an
overpayment of business license tax to Velocity Sport Performance.
5. AB #19.354 - 2008 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EVALUATION POLICY.
This item was pulled for discussion.
6. AB #19.355 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-076. approving the plans and
specifications for the Upper and Lower Faraday Sewer Lift Station Removal and
authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids; and appropriating funds, Project No.
5505.
7. AB #19.356 - OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-077. approving the out-of-state travel for
a member of the Carlsbad Environmental Resources Management Team to attend
the American Public Works Association Climate Change Symposium in Tempe,
Arizona.
8. AB #19.357 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-078. authorizing the expenditure of funds
for the settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Robert Collier.
9. AB #19.358 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-079. authorizing the expenditure of funds
for the settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Autumn Johnson.
10. AB #19.359 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
11. AB #19.362 - OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-083. approving the out-of-state travel for
the Fire Department Protective Clothing Officer to attend The Fire Department
Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 10 through 12, 2008.
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12. AB #19.363 - DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-084. 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.
13. AB #19.364-APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-085. approving the agreement with
Habitat West for environmental services for Rancho Santa Fe Road North On and
Off-Site Wetland Mitigation, Project No. 3907.
14. AB #19.365 - AWARD OF CONTRACT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-086. accepting the bids and awarding a
contract to Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc., to perform 2007-08
Village concrete and hardscape repairs, Project No. 60231, Contract No. STS 08-
01, Bid No. PWS08-16STS.
15. AB #19.366 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-087. approving the plans and
specifications for the 2008 ARAM and Slurry Seal Project, and authorizing the City
Clerk to advertise for bids, Project No. 6001 (08SS).
16. AB #19.367 -DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY.
This item was pulled for discussion.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
5. AB #19.354 - 2008 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EVALUATION POLICY.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, City Engineer Bob Johnson
explained that transit busses do not have the ability to control traffic signals. He noted,
however, that in certain heavily used transit corridors, in areas such as Los Angeles, a
feature is added to a bus which gives it priority at traffic signals that extends the green light.
Mr. Johnson explained that this feature allows the bus to travel through the signal to
maintain transit schedules. He further stated that this feature is not currently used in
Carlsbad or in North San Diego County, but may be added in the future.
Council Member Nygaard asked if the City was looking at installing roundabouts.
Mr. Johnson replied that currently roundabouts are used in new development where there
is the necessary land required to install them. He explained that roundabouts are sized
based on traffic volume and the City may not be able to build large enough roundabouts at
existing intersections without acquiring additional right-of-way. In closing, he added that in
some cases it would be very expensive to retrofit intersections into a roundabout.
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-075. approving the traffic signal
warrant evaluation procedures and updated Traffic Signal
Qualification List as contained in the 2008 Traffic Signal
Evaluation Policy.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
10. AB #19.359 -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Tony Carter, representing Friends of Carrillo Ranch, came forward to address Council. Mr.
Carter spoke in support of this agenda item, stating it is step one of a two step process that
will provide a small theatre and improved visitor's center at Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch.
In closing, Mr. Carter circulated a book, California Romantica, authored by Diane Keaton
that contained 15 pages of photos and information about Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-080. accepting plans and specifications for
the Carrillo Ranch Barn Stabilization and authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids, Project No. 39611.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
16.AB #19.367 -DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY.
Robert Wilkinson, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Wilkinson requested
that the newly installed surface drain, at the emergency site, contain knockouts that
residents could tie into through a subterranean drainage system in their yards. Mr.
Wilkinson explained that the lots are below road level, and that the water does not currently
drain to the road, but instead pools in the yards. He further explained that by allowing
residents to access the new drainage system, the homeowner's yards will drain properly.
Mayor Lewis requested that the City Manager direct staff to explore the feasibility of Mr.
Wilkinson's request.
Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott stated that Deputy City Engineer Bill Plummer and
Associate Engineer Sherri Howard have met with the property owners to attempt to
address the drainage situation.
Associate Engineer Sherri Howard stated that work will begin on the drain the following
week. She added that it is possible to design a storm drain inlet to handle the flow that
was described by Mr. Wilkinson.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-088. declaring a State of Local Emergency
resulting from the formation of a sinkhole and separated storm drain
pipeline on March 7, 2008 from 2283 Cameo Road to El Camino Real,
Project No. 6607.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
17.AB #19.368 - ESTABLISH STOP CONTROL.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-877. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stops on Tern Place at its
intersection with Spoonbill Lane.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
18.AB #19.369 - ESTABLISH STOP CONTROL.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-876. amending Title 10, chapter 10.28 of the
Carlsbad Municipal code by the revision of Section 10.28.650 to
require a stop on Contour Place at its intersection with Strata Drive.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
encouraged the City Council to develop a Fire Department Master Plan.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
19. AB #19.370 - ROBERTSON RANCH PLANNING AREA 21.
Associate Planner Barbara Kennedy presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint
Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Lewis confirmed with staff that no comments had been received at the Planning
Commission hearing for this project.
The applicant Don Mitchell, McMillin Companies, San Diego came forward to address
Council. He expressed his support for staff's recommendation and asked that Council
approve the project.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-089. approving a Tentative Tract Map and
condominium permit, to subdivide 12.14 acres into 84 detached
residential air-space condominium units on two Homeowner
Association Lots within Planning Area 21 of the Robertson Ranch
master Plan on property generally located north of Cannon Road, west
of future Hilltop Street and south of future Glen Avenue, CT 06-25, CP
06-17.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
20.AB #19.371 - 2008-2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Senior Management Analyst Frank Boensch presented the staff report and reviewed a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Bill Merritt, Vista, came forward to address Council on behalf of TERI, Inc. Mr. Merritt
thanked staff and Council for their support.
Mike Doody, San Marcos, came forward to address Council on behalf of the North County
Food Bank. Mr. Doody thanked Council for their previous support and requested that
Council approve the committees' funding recommendation.
Joaquin Blass, representing Catholic Charities - La Posada De Guadalupe thanked the
Committee and asked that the Council approve the funding recommendation.
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Kathleen Wellman, Secretary for Caring Residents of Carlsbad, thanked Council for their
continued support.
Laura te Velde, representing Interfaith Services, thanked the committee and stated that if
approved, the funding allocated to Interfaith Services will be used for rental assistance.
Jeff Zatara of the United Way Paint Organization gave a brief overview of the services
offered to the community by United Way Paint.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Zatara stated that the public can obtain
additional information about the organization by visiting www.unitedwepaint.org.
Marie Jones Kirk, representing Fraternity House, Inc., came forward to address Council.
Ms. Kirk expressed her appreciation for the Council's previous support and asked that they
continue to support Fraternity House, Inc.
Don Stump, Executive Director of North County Lifeline, thanked Council for considering
their funding request.
Ash Ibrahim came forward to address Council on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of
Carlsbad. Mr. Ibrahim requested that Council approve the funding request for the Boys
and Girls Club.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.
Council accepted the comments on the housing and community development needs of
lower income household and various proposals submitted for funding under the City's
2008-2008 CDBG/HOME Program.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Lewis, Council concurred to allocate
$6,500 to Fraternity House, Inc. from the Council Contingency
Account.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Nygaard.
NOES: Packard.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT.
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at
6:55 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7:03 p.m. with all five Council
Members present.
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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 March 18, 2008 was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
IX>RRAINE
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk