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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: July 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 24, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 24, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held June 24, 2008.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 1 through 5 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Item #6 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 #19.518 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SUMMER 2008 CONCRETE
REPAIRS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
2. AB #19.519 - FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
3. AB #19.520 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT RANCHO
SANTA FE ROAD AND AVENIDA LA CIMA.
This item was pulled for discussion.
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4. AB #19.521 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2007-08 VILLAGE
CONCRETE AND HARDSCAPE REPAIRS PROJECT.
This item was pulled for discussion.
5. AB #19.527 - MODIFICATION TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS PLAN.
This item was pulled for discussion.
6. AB #19.522 - APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD'S REDESIGNED INTERNET SITE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-215. approving the agreement with
Ascentium Corporation for the implementation of the City of Carlsbad's
redesigned internet site and installation of Microsoft Office SharePoint Services.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. AB #19.518 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SUMMER 2008 CONCRETE
REPAIRS.
Michele Levy of Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support
of developing a Fire Master Plan for the city.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-211. awarding a contract to Koch-
Armstrong Engineering, Inc., for the Summer 2008 Concrete
Repairs and Replacement Program, Project No. 60211, Contract
No. STS08-02, Bid No. PWS08-30STS.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
2. AB #19.519 - FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS.
Michele Levy of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed her
concerns regarding an increase in the housing density without an approved Fire Master
Plan.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-212. approving the Final Map for La
Costa Condominiums, and authorizing the Final Map to be
recorded, CT 02-28.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
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3. AB #19.520 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT RANCHO
SANTA FE ROAD AND AVENIDA LA CIMA.
Michele Levy of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy stated the
installation of this traffic signal would aid the Pedestrian Master Plan, and asked
Council to redirect its focus on developing a Fire Master Plan.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-213. approving plans and specifications
for the construction of a traffic signal at Rancho Santa Fe Road
and Avenida La Cima, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise
for bids, Project No. 6307-1.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
4. AB #19.521 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2007-08 VILLAGE
CONCRETE AND HARDSCAPE REPAIRS PROJECT.
Michele Levy of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy relayed her
concerns regarding the costs of the concrete and hardscape repair project in the Village
in contrast to the cost of a study for a Fire Department Master Plan.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-214. accepting the construction of the
2007-08 Village Concrete and Hardscape Repairs Project as
complete and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of
Completion, Project No. STS 08-01.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
5. AB #19.527 - MODIFICATION TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS PLAN.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-219. as amended, modifying the Health
Benefits, Bereavement and Holiday Provisions of the Management
Compensation and Benefits Plan.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
This item was continued from the Council Meeting held on July 15, 2008.
7. AB #19.515- REPEALING AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 3.28 OF THE
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING PURCHASING.
Council Member Hall requested that Section 3.28.040(C), paragraph 2, be eliminated
from the ordinance and reconsidered after one year or during the next budget cycle.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated that this section would be deleted from the Ordinance and
referenced a memorandum from himself to Council dated July 22, 2008.
Council Member Packard stated that he had reviewed the video of the previous meeting
and was therefore qualified to vote on this matter.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-002. repealing Chapter 3.28 regulating
Purchasing in its entirety, and adopting Chapter 3.28 regulating
Purchasing in the Carlsbad Municipal Code, as amended by the
deletion of Section 3.28.040(C)(2) and the renumbering of all
subsequent sections.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
8. AB #19.523 - AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
SMOKING IN CITY PARKS. BEACHES AND TRAILS.
Gena Knudstron, Program Manager for the Vista Community Clinic, came forward to
address Council. Ms. Knudstron thanked the Council for adopting the Ordinance.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-894. amending Section 11.32.010 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code and adding Section 11.32.110 to prohibit
smoking in City parks, beaches and trails.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
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9. AB #19.524 - ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE ON A PORTION OF CAMINO
DE LOS COCHES.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-895, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.40, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.40.131
to declare a No Parking Zone on the southerly side of Camino de
Los Coches from Rancho Santa Fe Road to its intersection with
Maverick Way.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed her
concerns regarding the costs of the Farmers Building and lack of funding to build Alga
Norte Park in its entirety. She urged Council to sell the Farmers Building and use the
funds for the construction of Alga Norte Park.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. AB #19.525 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF THE
CARLSBAD BOAT CLUB AND RESORT PROJECT.
Council concurred to continue this item to the meeting of September 16, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Municipal Water District at 6:20 p.m. with
five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:54 p.m. with five Council
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
11. AB #19.526 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ALGA NORTE COMMUNITY PARK.
Skip Hamman, Special Projects Director, gave the staff report that included a history of
the park's development, and PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
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Mr. Hamman reviewed the park and aquatic elements of the Park's Master Plan, adding
that the Moving River, Wet Play Structure and Pool Slides have been deferred to Phase
He described the redesign of the park stating that those areas deferred to Phase II
would be planted with landscaping material that could later be removed.
Mr. Hamman explained the construction and operating costs. He added that the
operating costs were developed using the 2008-09 budget figures and would probably
have to be adjusted.
Mr. Hamman listed the following Options for Council to consider:
1. Authorize staff to advertise for bids with phasing as directed by Council.
2. Defer the Aquatic Center - this may require additional consulting fees of
$60,000 and add three months to the project schedule.
a) Create a bid alternate.
b) Defer the entire aquatic center (would not cost anything to redesign -
area would just be left as a dirt lot).
3. Defer the entire project until the economy improves.
4. Determine if this project is a market wage rate project.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Hamman stated that the
additional $60,000 cost for Option No. 2, would cover the revision of the construction
documents, (plans and specifications) so they would be clear to the bidders.
Mayor Lewis asked if a redesign of the park would be required if the Council determined
to defer the project until the economy improved.
Mr. Hamman replied that code changes could require a redesign the longer a project is
deferred.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Hamman stated that
bidding is very competitive at this time and material costs are rising, but labor costs are
leveling out.
Scott Pieratt of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Pieratt stated he would
like the City to look at partnerships or sponsorships with corporations to subsidize the
costs of recreation facilities. Mr. Pieratt asked that Council put the project out to bid and
move forward. He urged the Council to build the aquatic complex now and build the
park at a later date.
Evan Rogers of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Rogers said residents
are turned away from the city's current aquatic center because of the lack of room and
classes, and are forced to go elsewhere and spend their money in other cities. She
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stated she supported building the aquatic center at Alga Norte Park, and listed several
classes and programs that could be conducted all year long at the aquatic center.
Stephen Eidel of Carlsbad came forward to speak. Mr. Eidel expressed his concerns to
Council regarding the option requiring non-prevailing wage bids for this project. Mr.
Eidel stated the non-prevailing wage requirement does not support the image Carlsbad
wants to project.
Claudia Lee of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. She stated that she has
requested that the City build an additional pool including therapy facilities for six years.
Ms. Lee spoke in support of building the aquatic center in Alga Norte Park. She
requested that Council obtain the bids for the project.
Council Member Nygaard expressed concerns about the economy and to committing to
the construction of the facility until the State's budget crisis has been resolved.
Council Member Packard asked that staff explore Mr. Pieratt's suggestion regarding
sponsorship to offset costs of maintenance and operations on these types of projects.
He also expressed concerns about taking action on this project until the State has
adopted a budget.
Council Member Hall also requested that staff explore alternative ways to operate the
park and aquatic complex that would include corporate sponsorships. He also
expressed concerns about taking action on this project until the State has adopted a
budget.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin spoke in favor of Option No. 1, and requested that Council
authorize staff to advertise for the phased bidding. She stated her belief that obtaining
sponsorships would be more successful after the facility is built, and that this would be
a good time to obtain bids for the project.
Mayor Lewis expressed concern about the economy and its affect on the budget, and
about the project maintenance costs for the facility. He concurred that action on this
matter be deferred until after the State has adopted its budget.
In response to inquiries from Council Members, City Manager Lisa Hildabrand stated
that the information from the State Department of Finance would be available at the
end of September. She added that she would like to give staff the opportunity to review
and digest the information on the state's budget before returning this project to Council.
Ms. Hildabrand also said she understood Council's request for alternative options to
assist with financing, but did not know if the information would be available in this
timeframe.
Council Member Packard asked if the market wage rate needed to be determined at
this time.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated that the wage rate could be decided at a later date.
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ACTION:
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AYES:
NOES:
On motion by Council Member Hall, Council
directed that the matter be returned in October, at the
discretion of the City Manager, following the adoption of the
State's budget and receipt and review of the 2nd quarter
financial reports; and Directed staff to identify options for
funding the operation and maintenance costs for Phase 1.
Lewis, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
Kulchin.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin requested that the Minutes note that she wanted to move
forward with Option Item No. 1 for the Alga Norte Park Project.
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:
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2008 was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
r^£JEN I^JKI^NOTZ^C
Assistant City Clerk
Sherry Freisinger
Deputy Clerk