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Home My WebLink About2009-07-07; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: July 7, 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, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. Absent: None. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis offered the Legislative Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 9, 2009. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held June 9, 2009. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 9, 2009. PRESENTATIONS: Council Member Blackburn presented a Proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright in recognition of National Parks & Recreation Month. Mr. Albright introduced various individuals from the Community who participate in the City's Parks and Recreation activities. In closing, he invited the Council and residents of Carlsbad to attend the Carlsbad Triathlon festivities on July 11th and 12th. Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin presented a Proclamation to Bud Carroll and Dick Erhardt in recognition of their service on the Beach Preservation Committee. Tom Scott and Evan Becker of the San Diego Housing Federation presented the John Craven Memorial Award to Housing & Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain. Taffy Cannon, representing the Carlsbad Friends of the Library, came forward to address Council. Ms. Cannon stated that the Carlsbad Friends of the Library were pleased to donate approximately $100,000 in support of the Carlsbad libraries. July 7, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 Council concurred to hear Carlsbad Municipal Water District Agenda Item No. 11- Proposed Gregory Canyon Landfill at this time. 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 6:25 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 7:29 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:29 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:36 p.m., with five members present. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #4 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 #19.877 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-167. accepting a donation from the Friends of the Carlsbad City Library, acknowledging a pledge of additional support for library programs; and, authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. 2. AB #19.878 - BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-168. adopting annual benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District, Benefit Area No. 1. 3. AB #19.879 - RENEWAL OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-169. approving the renewal of liability insurance coverage through the California Municipal Excess Liability Program (CAMEL). 4. AB #19.880 - ESTABLISH 2009-10 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-170. approving the establishment of the 2009-10 Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1. July 7, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting PageS ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 5. AB #19.881 -VILLAGE MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN MANUAL REVISIONS. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-037 amending Title 21, Chapter 21.35 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (V-R Village Redevelopment Zone) adding and removing language that refers to the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment Area Plan and/or project area; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-038 amending Title 21, Section 21.41.010 (Sign Ordinance) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code adding and removing language that refers to the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment Area Plan; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-039 amending Title 21, Chapter 21.81 (Coastal Development Permits-Village Development Area) adding and removing language that refers to the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment Area Plan; and, Adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-040 amending Title 2 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 2.26 in its entirety to dissolve the Design Review Board and amending Chapter 2.24 removing language referring to the Design Review Board and transferring duties of said Board to the Planning Commission. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Patti Good, Public Affairs Manager for San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), came forward to address Council. Ms. Good explained that she is the Acting Public Affairs Manager for SDG&E and provided her card to Council. In conclusion, she encouraged the Council to contact her if they have any questions or concerns relating to SDG&E. Edna Gibson, representing the Sister City Committee, came forward to address Council. Ms. Gibson explained that Karlovy Vary would like to send a delegation to Carlsbad in November and requested that the Council consider allocating additional funds to the Sister City Committee. Herb and Bonnie Stone, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. and Mrs. Stone requested that the City of Carlsbad consider encouraging the Homeowner's Associations of Carlsbad to promote the installation of artificial turf in response to the region's drought conditions and water conservation efforts. Kelilea Wyatt, requested that the Council consider allowing street vendors in the Village and along the beach. July 7, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. AB #19.882 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT 1. Accountant Aaron Beanan presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Mr. Beanan confirmed that the recent approval of the installation of high-efficiency induction lighting in the city's street lights will result in cost savings for the Districts. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-171. confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 7. AB #19.883 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT 2. Accountant Aaron Beanen presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-172. confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 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 8:07 p.m. with five Council Members present. July 7, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:19 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: Continued from the Council Meeting held June 23, 2009. 14.AB #19.873 - PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-163. appointing Julie Nygaard to the Planning Commission. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: 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. ANNOUNCEMENT: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following event: Thursday July 9, 2009 - 4:30 p.m. Police Captain Mike Shipley Retirement Event Carlsbad Seapointe Resort 6400 Surfside Lane Carlsbad, CA ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 7, 2009 was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Sheila R. Cobian, CMC Deputy City Clerk