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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: May 19, 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
Absent: Kulchin.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Pastor Lonnie Haines of Carlsbad Christian Assembly offered the Legislative Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Council Member Packard presented a Proclamation to Recreation Supervisor Carl Pope
and Fire Captain Luis Osuna in recognition of Water Safety Month.
Associate Analyst Sheree Hildebrandt came forward to address Council. Ms. Hildebrandt
gave an overview of the "Water Is Life" 4th Grade Art Contest. She introduced the
following winners:
• Olivia McLaughlin - First Place
• Zach Lynch - Second Place
• Danielle Tweedy - Third Place
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #8 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #19.812 - ADOPTION OF POLICY FOR GOVERNMENT TELEVISION
CHANNEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-107. adopting Council Policy #75,
establishing Government Channel CBTV, outlining the purpose, goals, and
programming priorities for the channel, and establishing a Channel
Administration Fee.
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2. AB # 19.813 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR POINSETTIA COMMUNITY PARK
PHASE II B.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-108. accepting bids and awarding the
contract for the construction of the Poinsettia Community Park Phase MB parking
lots, to Marathon General, Inc.
3. AB #19.814 - APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-109. approving an Agreement with
Carlsbad Unified School District, for the reimbursement of Design, Construction,
and Construction Management costs for the Aviara Oaks Elementary/Middle
School Driveway that intersects Ambrosia Lane at Conosa Way.
4. AB #19.815 - STREET LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2009-110. 2009-111 AND 2009-112.
initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report;
approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report; and setting a public hearing on the
matter for July 7, 2009.
5. AB #19.816 - STREET LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2009-113. 2009-114 AND 2009-115.
initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report;
approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report; and setting a public hearing on the
matter for July 7, 2009.
6. AB #19.817 -APPLICATION FOR SANDAG TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT/TRANSNET FUNDING.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-116. authorizing the filing of an
application for SANDAG Transportation Development Act/Transnet funding, for
the installation of audible pedestrian signals and count-down pedestrian signals
at twenty-one intersections in the City of Carlsbad.
7. AB #19.818 - AGREEMENTS FOR BATIQUITOS LAGOON LONG-TERM
MONITORING PROGRAM FINAL REPORT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-117. approving a Reimbursement
Agreement with the City of Los Angeles for payment of costs necessary to
complete the long-term biological monitoring program for Batiquitos Lagoon; and
approving a Consultant Agreement with Merkel & Associates for preparation of
the 10 Year biological monitoring report.
8. AB #19.819 - OPPOSITION TO STATE SEIZURE OF LOCAL FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-118. declaring that the City of
Carlsbad will experience fiscal hardship if the State of California seizes local tax
funds and continues the adoption of unfunded mandates.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. AB #19.820 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND
MEMBERSHIP.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by
the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of
members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their
terms; and, revising the membership of the Traffic Safety
Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and
regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
10. AB #19.821-AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION.
Scott Molloy, representing the Building Industry Association, came forward to address
Council. Mr. Molloy reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk) and spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance extending the life of tentative
maps from 24 months to 36 months. In conclusion, Mr. Molloy requested that the
Council also consider extending the expiration date on other land use entitlements such
as Planned Industrial Permits, Planned Residential Development Permits, Special Use
Permits and Site Development Permits.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-032. amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and
20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial
life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
11. AB # 19.822 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON PQINSETTIA LANE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-033. establishing a 50 mile per hour prima
facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its
intersection with Cassia Road.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
12. AB # 19.823- DESIGNATION OF ANGLE PARKING ON GRAND AVENUE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
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Council Member Packard stated that he would not be voting on the Ordinance due to a
potential conflict of interest, owning property in the subject area.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-029, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.40, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.40.080
to designate angle parking on a portion of Grand Avenue.
AYES: Lewis, Hall and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin and Packard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(This item was continued from the City Council Meeting of May 12, 2009)
13. AB#19.808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE.
Per the applicant's request, Council concurred to continue this item to the City Council
Meeting of June 2, 2009.
(This item was continued from the City Council Meeting of May 12, 2009)
14. AB #19.807 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION - ZC 08-01.
Assistant Planner Dan Halverson presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint
Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Halverson gave a brief overview of the proposed project and stated that per the
Council's request at the May 12, 2009 City Council Meeting, staff confirmed that
signage had been placed at the proposed project site.
Bob Ladwig, Ladwig Design Group, representing the applicant, came forward to
address Council. Mr. Ladwig requested that the Council approve the proposed project
and stated that he would be happy to answer any questions from the Council.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-030. approving a zone change to rezone a
portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-
10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1 -7,500), and allow for the
demolition of an existing single-family residence and associated
detached garage, and the subdivision of the lot into five single
family residential lots, on property generally located on the east
side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack
Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Angela O'Hara, representing the Beach Preservation Committee, came forward to
address Council. Ms. O'Hara gave a brief PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk) hi-lighting the Committee's recent Beach Fest Event held on Saturday
May 2, 2009.
Walt Meier, Carlsbad, displayed two photographs of the property known as Village H
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Meier expressed concerns relating to the
adequate drainage on the property and potential liability to the City. Using computer
graphics, Mr. Meier displayed a building on the property to illustrate how the property
will appear once construction is complete. In closing, he encouraged the Council to
contact the new property owner to pursue acquisition of the property.
Bud Green, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Green suggested that the
new Carlsbad High School sports complex be named the "Claude A. Lewis Sports
Complex".
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water
District at 6:43 p.m. with four Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Municipal
Water District and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:47 p.m. with four Council
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
16.AB #19.825 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) WORKSHOP.
Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Associate Engineer Steve Jantz presented the staff
report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Ms. Irvine gave an overview of the City's Capital Improvement Project (CIP) process. She
explained that part of the process is analyzing what facilities will be needed and when
development should occur.
Mr. Jantz gave an overview of the following projects staff is recommending to be added to
the CIP:
1. Drainage Improvements
• Park Drive
• Rancho Carrillo
• Merca Place
• Fire Stations 1 through 5
2. Pine Avenue Park Restroom/Storage Building
3. Water Distribution System
• Reservoir Repair/Maintenance
• Kelly Ranch Water Pressure Reduction
• Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Development
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4. Recycled Water Projects
• I-5 Crossing - Avenida Encinas to Camino de las Ondas
• Transmission Main - Carlsbad Water Facility to Chinquapin Avenue (Design Only)
5. Roadway Projects
• Camino Hills and Jackspar Slope Stabilization
• Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Phase II
• Palomar Airport Road at Paseo del Norte Turn Lanes
• Palomar Airport Road at College Boulevard
Mr. Jantz also reviewed the following CIP projects that are unfunded at this time:
• Business Park Recreational Facility
• Cannon Lake Park
• Cannon Road Reach 4
• Carlsbad Boulevard Mountain View to North City Limits
• Carlsbad Boulevard / Palomar Airport Road Bridge
• Buena Vista Lagoon Recreational Improvements
• Pine Avenue Park - Madison Property
• Robertson Ranch Park Development
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Jantz explained that the
road related project costs on the unfunded project list have been evaluated as part of the
recent Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) update, the Pine Avenue Park project costs were reviewed
last year and that the other project costs had not been evaluated for some time.
In response to Mayor Lewis, Public Works Director Glenn Pruim explained that staff is
working with the resource agencies to acquire the necessary permits for the Rancho
Carlsbad dredging project and that staff hopes to begin the dredging in the summer of
2010.
Council Member Hall requested that the Council be updated on a monthly basis regarding
the progress on the Rancho Carlsbad dredging project.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Ms. Irvine explained that the
revenue generated from the proposed Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Project would be
placed in the Water Replacement Fund.
Municipal Projects Manager Joe Garuba further explained that staff is anticipating
$225,000 in revenue will be generated each year over the 20 year life cycle of the
Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Project.
Council Member Hall inquired when the next phase of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
would take place.
Ms. Irvine replied that the next phase is scheduled for 2015.
Mayor Lewis confirmed with Ms. Irvine that new automated water meters would be
included in the operating budget presentation.
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Ms. Bonnie Dominguez, representing Friends of Carrillo Ranch, came forward to address
Council. Ms. Dominguez encouraged the Council to include the completion of the barn
theater in the upcoming budget. In closing, Ms. Dominguez commented that due to the
current economic conditions, the City could obtain an even lower estimate for the project
than what is currently estimated at $442,000.
Council received the report and scheduled the Public Hearing for June 16, 2009.
17. AB #19.826-AUTHORIZE ENERGY EFFICIENT STREET LIGHT RETROFITS.
Facilities Superintendent Tom Moore presented the staff report and reviewed a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Moore explained that the installation of high efficiency induction street lighting in the
City's 7,040 high pressure sodium (HPS) street lighting fixtures will result in the
following benefits:
• Use less than Vz the energy of current lighting
• 100,000 hour lighting life
• Produces white light
• Less glare
• Ten year warranty
David Crawford, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Crawford spoke in
support of the installation of the high efficiency induction street lighting fixtures.
Scott Kardel, Palomar Mountain, came forward to address the Council on behalf of the
Palomar Mountain Observatory. Mr. Kardel encouraged the Council to consider
adoption of an outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce the amount of unnecessary lighting
going into the night sky.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Moore explained that staff
studied LED lighting in addition to the induction lighting technology. He further
explained that at this time, staff has determined that induction lighting is a less
expensive and more efficient lighting system.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-119. authorizing staff to apply to the
Federal Government for an Energy Efficient Block Grant and apply
to the California Energy Commission for a low interest loan for
lighting retrofits; and solicit proposals for street light retrofits.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
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18.AB #19.827 - PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2009-120. appointing Michael Holzmiller to the Planning
Commission; and,
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-121. appointing Hap L'Heureux
to the Planning Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
19.AB#19.828 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2009-122. appointing Tom Wachter to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin.
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, May 20, 2009 - 1 1 :00 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Study Session
Faraday Administration Offices
1 635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2009 was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian, CMC
Deputy City Clerk