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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-01; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: December 1, 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. 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 November 3, 2009. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 3, 2009. Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held November 3, 2009. Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 10, 2009. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 10, 2009. Minutes of the Special Meetings held November 17, 2009. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis gave the Legislative Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #10 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #20.043 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-290. accepting a grant from the San Diego Police Foundation's K-9 Assistance Program to replace a retiring police canine; and, authorizing the appropriation of grant funds. December 1, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #20.044 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-291. accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Republic Intelligent Transportation Inc., dba Republic ITS, for traffic signal maintenance services, Bid No. 10-02. 3. AB #20.045 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-292. approving the plans and specifications for the Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacement Program at Alder Avenue and Marron Road; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, Project No. 6607. 4. AB #20.046 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-293. approving Amendment No. 7 to extend the agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., for the widening of El Camino Real between Tamarack Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, Project No. 3957. 5. AB #20.047 -ACCEPT COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-294. accepting the Coastal Development Permit with addendum issued by the California Coastal Commission for the Encinas Creek Bridge, Project No. 3919. 6. AB #20.048 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-295. authorizing the expenditure of funds for the settlement of the Workers'Compensation Claim of Alex Mitkevich. Resolution No. 2009-295. ACTION: 7. AB #20.055 - MODIFY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PLAN AGREEMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-300. modifying requirements for Separation Inventive Plan (SIP) Agreements through the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). 8. AB #20.049 - TERMINATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-296. terminating the Declaration of Local Emergency for replacement of the sewer main at 2402 Tamarack Avenue. 9. AB #20.050 - COASTAL RAIL TRAIL COOPERATE WORK AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-297. approving the CALTRANS Cooperate Work Agreement extension for the Coastal Rail Trail, Project No. 3455. 10. AB #20.051 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of October 31,2009. December 1, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: Walt Meier of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Meier informed Council that the gates to the Calavera Hills Village H property were locked by the property owner over Thanksgiving weekend and the trail was not accessible. He requested that the City consider purchasing the Village H property to use as permanent open space. PUBLIC HEARING: 11. AB #20.052 - COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO CARLSBAD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT. Senior Planner Van Lynch gave the Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-069. approving a Specific Plan Amendment, SP 207(H), and Local Coastal Program Amendment, LCPA 08-01, to amend the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and accept the California Coastal Commission's suggested modifications to encourage alternative transportation modes, preclude hotel conversions, and monitor parking for Legoland California. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. 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 6:08 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Lewis reconvened the Council Meeting at 6:55 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 16. AB #20.053 - PROPOSED DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS PERMANENT SEASONAL RAIL PLATFORM. City Engineer Bob Johnson gave the Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation (on file in Office of the City Clerk). December 1 , 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Richard Eckfield of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Eckfield asked Council to strongly support the construction of a train station at the fairgrounds as an alternative means of transportation for residents to attend fairground events. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-298. expressing support for the construction of the Del Mar Fairgrounds Permanent Seasonal Rail Platform. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Karen Kundtz, Assistant City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. Carlsbad Police Department Promotion Ceremony Public Safety Center 2560 Orion Way, Carlsbad Friday, December 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Holiday Event Leo Carrillo Ranch 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of December 1, 2009, was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. KAREN Assistant City Clerk Sherry Freisinger Deputy Clerk