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Home My WebLink About2009-04-14; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: April 14, 2009 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. 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 Special Meeting held March 24, 2009. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 24, 2009. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held March 24, 2009. PRESENTATIONS: Council Member Blackburn presented a Proclamation to Laura Kimsey of the Women's Resource Center in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April. City Clerk Lorraine Wood and Assistant City Clerk Karen Kundtz presented the Certified Municipal Clerk Designation to Sheila Cobian. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 and #3 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #19.768 -APPROVAL OF ALLOCATIONS FOR 2009-2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME PROGRAM. This item was pulled for discussion. April 14, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #19.769 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS . Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-069. approving the plans and specifications for the North Batiquitos Interceptor Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, Project No. 3538. 3. AB #19.770 -APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2009-070. 2009-071. 2009-072 and 2009-073. approving applications for Federal Infrastructure Funding for the Beech Avenue Sewer Replacement, Project No. 5512; Home Plant Lift Station Influent Sewer Replacement, Project No. 3873; Tamarack Sewer Replacement, Project No. 5510; and, Buena Vista Force Main Replacement (VC-4), Project No. 5508. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 1. AB #19.768 -APPROVAL OF ALLOCATIONS FOR 2009-2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME PROGRAM. Council Member Packard explained that although he is in support of the Committee's grant funding recommendations, he would be voting no on this item. He further explained that he is not in support of allocating additional funds from the Council Contingency Account to Fraternity House, Inc. and Ivey Ranch as included in the Resolution. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-068. approving the projects and funding allocations for the City of Carlsbad's 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program and authorizing the City Manager to enter into funding agreements for the approved projects. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Blackburn. NOES: Packard. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joan Kindle, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Kindle presented Mayor Lewis with a gift and congratulated him on his health. She explained that it has been exactly 10 years since the Mayor's health scare in 1999. Josanna Maher, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Maher expressed her disappointment that the City did not purchase the parcel of land known as Village H on Carlsbad Village Drive and Victoria Place. April 14, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Meier also expressed his disappointment in the City for not purchasing the Village H property located on Carlsbad Village Drive and Victoria Place. Mr. Meir explained that the new owner had already placed a fence around the property prohibiting residents from accessing the trails. He also commented that he believes that "No Trespassing" signs have been attached to City trees. Kerry Siekmann, Carlsbad, spoke in opposition to the proposed power plant project by NRG, Inc. Ms. Siekmann stated that according to the SDG&E website, the proposed powerplant is not included in the long term plan for the area. She encouraged the citizens of Carlsbad to become active in expressing their opposition to the placement of an additional power plant in Carlsbad. In closing, she invited the public to a press conference scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Cannon Road and Carlsbad Boulevard. Dawn Sheals, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Sheals asked why the City did not purchase the Village H property. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, City Attorney Ron Ball explained that the new owner of the Village H property will be required to adhere to City zoning policies. He further explained that the City cannot interfere with the construction of a fence on private property. Community Development Director Sandra Holder stated that City staff had recently met with the realtor involved with the purchase of the Village H property and that staff was informed that although the property is fenced at this time for liability reasons, the new property owner does intend to provide access to a citywide trail on the property through the tentative map approval process. 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 6:31 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 7:02 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. AB #19.771 - PRESENTATION BY FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH. INC. George Wooldridge, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Wooldridge encouraged the Council to include the Barn Theater/Visitor Center proposed for Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in the upcoming budget. Mr. Wooldridge explained that once complete, the Theater/Visitor Center could be an additional source of revenue for the City. April 14, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Council Member Packard asked staff how soon updated cost estimates for the project could be obtained. Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott explained that the Council will have the opportunity to review all of the City's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) on April 28th in the Financial Workshop. He further explained that if Council chooses to move projects up on the list, staff will work to obtain current cost estimates of the selected projects prior to adoption of the budget in June. Council received the report. 7. AB #19.772 - REPORT FROM SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION. Director of the San Diego Foundation's Environmental Program Emily Young reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the Foundation's Climate Initiative. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Ms. Young stated that the San Diego Foundation is active in assisting municipalities with the development of programs and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Council thanked Ms. Young for the report. 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: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following event: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Workshop - Business Roundtable Faraday Administration Offices 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. Carlsbad Citizens' Academy 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California April 14, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2009 was adjourned in honor of Poway Mayor Mickey Cafagna at 7:52 p.m. LORRAINE M.-WOOD, CMC City Clerk Shelia R. Cobian, CMC Deputy City Clerk