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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: May 20, 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
Absent: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Council received a presentation from Julie and Michele, representing the San Diego
County Fair.
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation recognizing Water Safety Week to EMS Paramedic
Nurse Coordinator Linda Allington and Community Coordinator, Communications
Department, Rachel McGuire.
Ms. Allington thanked Council for its support. She said as the upcoming Memorial Day
weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer. Ms. Allington explained the Water Watcher's
Program and stated that the Carlsbad Fire Department invites the community to stop by any
fire station in Carlsbad to pick up a Water Watchers packet.
Ms. McGuire explained the Water Watchers Outreach Program, including information on the
City's web page, in the Community Services Brochure, postcards mailed to those
homeowners in Carlsbad with swimming pools, and the placement of posters in hotels and
city facilities and brochures at city facilities. Ms. McGuire also showed a Water Watchers
Public Service Announcement that can be viewed on city's website and on Time Warner
Cable, Channel 19.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meeting were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes from the Special Meeting held April 16, 2008.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Father Ted Atwood from Holy Cross Episcopal Church gave the legislative invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 4 was pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items # 1 through #3 and #5 through #8 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 #19.447 - 2008-2009 CONSOLIDATION ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-139. approving the submittal of the 2008-
2009 Consolidated Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. AB #19.448 - NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRESSI
RANCH/EL FUERTE STREET AND BRESSI POINSETTIA LANE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2008-140 and 2008-141. accepting the
construction of Bressi Ranch/El Fuerte Street and the construction of Bressi
Poinsettia Lane as complete and directing the City Clerk to record Notices of
Completion, Project No. CT 00-06.
3. AB #19.449 -AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR OFF-
SITE WETLAND MITIGATION RESTORATION FOR RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD
NORTH.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-142. accepting bids and awarding a
contract to Sierra Pacific West for Off-Site Wetland Mitigation Restoration for Rancho
Santa Fe Road North, and appropriating funds, Project No. 3907.
4- AB #19.450 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2008 PAVEMENT OVERLAY
PROJECT.
This item was pulled for discussion.
5. AB #19.451 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF
REVEGETATION CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND MONITORING FOR RANCHO
SANTA FE ROAD WETLANDS MITIGATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-144. approving Amendment No. 5 to
extend and amend the agreement with Dudek & Associates for the preparation of
revegetation construction plans and monitoring for Rancho Santa Fe Road Wetlands
Mitigation, Project No. 3907.
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6. AB #19.452 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2008-145. 2008-146 and 2008-147. initiating
proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report of a Special
Maintenance District, approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and setting a
Public Hearing for June 24, 2008.
7. AB #19.453 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2008-148. 2008-149 and 2008-150. initiating
proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report of a Special
Maintenance District, approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and setting a
Public Hearing for June 24, 2008.
8. AB #19.454 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of April 30,
2008.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM:
4. AB #19.450 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2008 PAVEMENT OVERLAY
PROJECT.
Michele Levy of Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
commented on the importance of maintaining Carlsbad streets and maintaining the city's
public safety departments.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-143. accepting bids and awarding a
contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for construction of the 2008
Pavement Overlay, Project No. 6001-08OL.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
9. AB #19.455 - ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 5.28 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING GRANTING AND ADMINISTERING VIDEO
SERVICES FRANCHISES WITHIN CARLSBAD.
Deputy City Attorney Ron Kemp titled the Ordinance.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-891. amending Title 5, repealing in its
entirety, Chapter 5.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, that is no
longer applicable to holders of local video franchises due to the
Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, adopted
by the California Legislature which transfers the authority of
granting franchises for video services from local jurisdictions to the
California Public Utilities Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy of Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
expressed support for the creation of a fire master plan.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY
COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Carlsbad
Municipal Water District at 6:23 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 6:32 p.m. with all five Council
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
11. AB #19.457 - REPORT FROM THE CARLSBAD BEACH PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE.
The Chair of the Beach Preservation Committee, Angela O'Hara, gave a report and
PowerPoint Presentation that reviewed accomplishments and the 2008 goals of the
Committee.
Ms. O'Hara asked if the Committee could make annual presentations to the Council to
provide an update on coastal activities. She also requested that the Beach Preservation
Committee's duties and responsibilities be reevaluated to reflect current issues and scope of
work.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin expressed support for broadening the responsibilities of the
Committee.
Council Member Hall suggested bringing issues regarding the lagoons into the Beach
Preservation Committee's scope of work.
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Council Member Nygaard suggested establishing a Friends of the Beaches and Lagoons
organization to support the Committee..
Council Member Packard stated he would like the Committee to explore sand retention
possibilities for the City.
Mayor Lewis suggested the Committee explore establishing liaisons with the lagoon
foundations.
The Council, by consensus, received the report.
12.AB #19.458 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT.
Senior Accountant Helga Stover and Associate Engineer Steve Jantz gave the staff report and
PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Ms. Stover reviewed the budget calendar, and explained that on June 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.,
a Citizen's Budget Workshop would be held at the Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Avenue,
in Room 173B. She said that citizens who need additional information should call 760-602-
2430.
She reviewed the CIP process, the development projections, revenue forecast, and new
appropriations for the next fiscal year.
Ms. Stover reported that residential construction was over 90% built out. She added that as
the city ages, the need for new facilities decreases and the need to replace and maintain
existing infrastructure increases.
Ms. Stover explained the City received $3.1 million in Proposition IB Transportation Funds
from the State to be used on roadway projects. She said that staff is asking for Council
approval of the Spending Plan which authorizes use of the funds for the City's pavement
overlay program.
Steve Jantz reviewed the new projects that staff is recommending to be added to the CIP.
Hosp Grove Park Drainage Improvements
• Replace existing asphalt drainage way and maintenance access road with concrete
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Jantz stated that there was
concern about using permeable concrete for this project because the soil in the drainage
way needed to be able to percolate to have adequate drainage function.
Beach Street Sewer Replacement
• Replace 30 year old sewer pipe which has significant deterioration and requires
frequent maintenance
Sewer Projects
• Siphon/Force Main Sewer Assessments
• Terramar Lift Station Replacement
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Recycled Water Projects
• Recycled Water Master Plan
• Business Park and Sea Cliff Development Service Lines Innovation Way/Gateway
• Road Recycled Water Transmission Line
• Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility Upgrades
Water Distribution System
• Buena Vista Pump Station Improvements
• D Reservoir Drainage Improvements
• Pressure Reducing Stations Rehabilitation/Replacement
• Miscellaneous Water Valve Repair/Replacement Program
• Ground Water Development in San Luis Rey River Basin
Roadway Projects
• La Costa Avenue Slope Repair (west of Romeria Street)
• El Camino Real Widening (Cassia Road to Camino Vida Roble)
Traffic Impact Fee Projects
• Avenida Encinas Widening (south of Palomar Airport Road)
• El Camino Real/Cannon Road Intersection
• El Camino Real Widening (Tamarack to Chestnut)
• Melrose Drive to Palomar Airport Road Turn Lane
• Palomar Airport Road/College Boulevard Intersection Improvements
• Palomar Airport Road Widening at Paseo del Norte
Mr. Jantz also provided a brief overview of capital improvement projects scheduled to take
place over the next three years:
• Joint First Responders Training Facility
• Fire Station III Relocation
• Carrillo Ranch Construction Phase III
• Alga Norte Park (beginning construction)
• Installation of Twelve Traffic Signals
• Roadway/Intersection Improvement Projects
(primarily along El Camino Real)
• Wastewater/Water/Sewer and Drainage Projects
Mr. Jantz stated that another element of the CIP is the on-going maintenance projects that
are being taken care of on an as-needed basis. He listed several projects that fall into this
category:
• Yearly sewer and storm drain repairs and upgrading of older facilities in the Northwest
Quadrant of the City
• The Pavement Management program and concrete repair
• Replacement of older sewer lines throughout the City
• Replacement of older water lines throughout the City
• On-going sidewalk repairs throughout the City
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Mr. Jantz added that the CIP is moving to maintenance projects as previously mentioned by
Ms. Stover.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Jantz stated that a cathodic
program was a way to test the deterioration of waterlines and will be placed on older city
water lines.
Council Member Nygaard asked how traffic calming would be presented to the Council.
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand responded that the issue would come before Council as a
white paper with the budget or as a separate agenda item for consideration.
Council Member Hall asked about the status of the Carrillo Ranch Barn.
Mr. Jantz replied that the Barn is in the Carrillo Ranch Phase III project in the CIP.
Council Member Hall, also asked what would happen if Council determines not to widen
Avenida Encinas south of Palomar Airport Road.
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand stated that in this case, the matter would be returned to
Council to remove the item from the CIP.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council received a report on
the proposed 2008-2009 to Buildout Capital Improvement Program, and
set a Public Hearing for June 24, 2008; and, adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2008-152. approving the Proposition 1B Spending Plan as outlined
in the proposed Capital Improvement Plan Budget.
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2008 was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Assistant Cityl3lerk
Sherry Freisinger
Deputy Clerk