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Home My WebLink About2008-10-14; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: October 14, 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 Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meeting were approved as presented: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 23, 2008. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. By Council consensus the approval of the Consent Calendar was unanimously rescinded. Council trailed the consent items to the end of the meeting for discussion. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 4. AB #19.607 - ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON EL FUERTE STREET. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-013. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by revising Section 10.44.220 to establish a prima facie 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Palomar Airport Road to Faraday Avenue. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. October 14, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 5. AB #19.608 - FENTON CARLSBAD CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-011. amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change (ZC 07-04) on three lots from Planned Industrial to Office; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-012. adopting the Fenton Carlsbad Center Specific Plan (SP 07-02) on property generally located on the west side of El Camino Real between College Boulevard and Faraday Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individuals spoke in support of Proposition 8: • Paul Jacinto, Carlsbad • Elizabeth Jacinto, Carlsbad • John Teasley, Carlsbad • Bonnie Packard, Carlsbad Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed her concerns regarding the City's purchase of the Farmer's Building. 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 6:21 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:22 p.m. with five Council Members present. October 14, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8- AB #19.609 - ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE. Community Development Director Sandra Holder and Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ms. Jesser explained that Council directed staff in July 2008 to form a Citizens Committee to give the community an opportunity to express its vision for Carlsbad's future. In response to an inquiry from Council, Ms. Jesser stated that the purpose of the first meeting of the committee would be to explain the roles and responsibilities to the Committee Members. She further explained that all Alternate Members would be encouraged to participate fully in the Committee and are welcomed at all meetings. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Ms. Holder stated that she expected that topics of discussion for the Committee would be determined by the Committee because this was anticipated to be a grassroots process. Council Member Packard stated he believed Staff should provide some guidance as to the topics discussed by the Committee. In response to Council Member Packard, Council Member Kulchin stated her preference that the committee should be allowed to decide the topics to cover. Mayor Lewis suggested that Staff provide some conceptual ideas as to where to start their conversations. Council Member Nygaard stated that Staff needed to ensure that Primary and Alternate Members were provided with sufficient information to ensure successful working relationships. Council Member Nygaard nominated the following citizens from the Northwest Quadrant: • Paul Thompson (Primary) • Jean Moreno (Alternate) • Diane Lantz (Primary) • Allen Sweet (Alternate) Council Member Packard nominated the following citizens from the Northeast Quadrant: • Kirk Cowles (Primary) • Joseph Troya (Alternate) • Diane Proulx (Primary) • Glen Etherington (Alternate) Council Member Hall nominated the following citizens from the Southwest Quadrant: • Lisa Tuomi-Francis (Primary) • David Lloyd (Alternate) • Jeff Segall (Primary) • Robert Gates (Alternate) October 14, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Council Member Kulchin nominated the following citizens from the Southeast Quadrant: • John O'Reilly (Primary) • Jim Bradley (Alternate) • Kent McCormick (Primary) • Jeanne Sprague-Bentley (Alternate) Mayor Lewis nominated the following individuals representing environmental, social and economic organizations: Environmental Organizations Ken Alfrey (Primary) Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation William Kloetser (Alternate) Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Fred Sandquist (Primary) Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation David Robertson (Alternate) Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Matt Huff (Primary) Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation Social Organizations Jim Farley (Primary) Endow Carlsbad Jim Comstock (Primary) Imagine Carlsbad Jack Gumming (Alternate) Imagine Carlsbad Hap L'Heureux (Primary) Rotary Club of Carlsbad Economic Organizations Gina McBride (Primary) Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Mike Howes (Alternate) Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Julie Baker (Primary Member) Carlsbad Village Improvement Partnership Eric Larson (Primary Member) San Diego County Farm Bureau Council agreed to defer appointing members from Carlsbad and La Costa Canyon High Schools until an alternate member from La Costa Canyon High School is selected. Council agreed that once all Principals had made their recommendations, Staff could move forward with those appointments. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-288. as amended per the Errata Sheet dates October 14, 2008, creating the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee and appointing the above referenced members to said committee. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:47 p.m. October 14, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:53 p.m. with five Council Members present. 9. AB #19.610 - REPORT ON NRG'S PROPOSED CARLSBAD ENERGY CENTER PROJECT. Senior Planner Scott Donnell, Municipal Projects Manager Joe Garuba and Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain presented an update on the California Energy Commission's proceedings regarding NRG's proposal to construct a new power plant (On File with the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Donnell reviewed recent activities and upcoming events related to the plant, and reviewed the updated CEC review schedule. He also reviewed the City's adoption of Resolution No. 2008-235 which reaffirmed opposition to the proposed project location due to site constraints and visual concerns. Mr. Donnell stated that the project would be better suited in an industrial area within the City because the power plant is a non-coastal dependent use. He then displayed several simulations that had been prepared by a consultant to show the location, footprint, and elevations of the buildings, and the proximity to I-5 as it is proposed for widening. Council discussion ensued regarding the visual simulations of the proposed project. Council expressed concerns regarding the visual impact of this project. In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Garuba explained that another issue will be with Caltrans proposed widening of Interstate 5 through Carlsbad. The Caltrans widening project will require the removal of some berms and vegetation along Interstate 5, next to the proposed power plant site, which will expose more of the power plant along the freeway. Mr. Garuba stated that the proposed project on this site would interfere with future plans for expansion of the Rail Trail in Carlsbad and also the relocation of the Carlsbad Vista Sewer Interceptor. Mr. Garuba stated that this information had also been provided to the California Energy Commission. Mr. Garuba explained that the City is preparing to send out mailers to residents and property owners that will include the visual simulation of the proposed Power Plant and will contain a postcard for interested citizens to send to the California Energy Commission (CEC). Mr. Garuba also stated that the City will be hosting an event on November 6, 2008 at the Faraday Center to update citizens on the project and the CEC will also be available to answer questions from citizens. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Mr. Donnell stated that a group of citizens formed a committee in opposition to the proposed site for the new power plant. Julie Baker, Carlsbad, a member of the Power of Vision Committee, came forward to address Council. Ms. Baker stated that the focus of the committee is the relocation of the Plant, since ocean water is no longer needed to cool the plant. Ms. Baker stated that the proposed site should be for the use of the citizens of Carlsbad and North County residents. October 14, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Ms. Baker stated that those citizens who would like to get involved with the Power of Vision Committee could visit the website at www.powerofvision.com for more information. By consensus, Council accepted the report on the matter. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 1. AB #19,604 - APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT. Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support of a Fire Department Master Plan. 2. AB #19.605 -APPROVE FINAL MAP FOR BRESSI RANCH MEDICAL PLAZA. Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support of the development of a Fire Department Master Plan. 3. AB #19,606 - SUMMARY VACATION OF SEWER EASEMENT. Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support of a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-285. approving a license agreement with Omnipoint Communications, Inc., dba T-Mobile USA, for continuation of use of its cellular antenna site at Calavera Hills Community Park; and, Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-286. approving the Final Map for Bressi Ranch Medical Plaza, and authorizing the Final Map to be recorded, CT 07-04; and, Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-287. Summarily vacating a Public Sewer Easement over Lot 2 of Carlsbad Oaks North, CT 97-13, PR 08-23. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. October 14, 2008 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Karen Kundtz, Assistant City Clerk, announced that Council Members would be attending and may be participating in: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session City of Carlsbad Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 1:30 p.m. Poinsettia Park Tennis Courts Ribbon Cutting 6600 Hidden Valley Road Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of October 14, 2008 was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Morgen Fry Minutes Clerk