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Home My WebLink About2010-01-26; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 26, 2010 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. PRESENTATIONS: Council presented a Proclamation to Tri-City Christian High School Eagle Cheerleaders, congratulating them on receiving First Place in the Medium Varsity Division, 2010 FCC National Cheerleading Competition in Florida. Coach Tina Blankenship came forward and thanked Council for the recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Nos. 1 and 2 were pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items 3 through 5 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 #20.101 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was pulled for discussion. 2- AB #20.102 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was pulled for discussion. 3. AB #20.103 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-014. authorizing the settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of William Anderson. 4. AB #20.104 - REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-015. authorizing a refund of business license tax to Pacific Air Resources International, Inc. 5. AB #20.105 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-016. awarding the contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc., for La Golondrina and El Fuerte Street Sewer Extensions, Project Nos. 3951 and 5500. January 26, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 1. AB #20.101 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. 2. AB #20.102 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Cultural Arts Manager Peter Gordon and Community Coordinator Tonya Rodzach reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the Three-Part-Art education program. Jan Krouskup came forward to address Council. Ms. Krouskup thanked Council for their continued support of the Three-Part-Art education program. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-012. accepting a donation from Mrs. Graciela Quesada for the William D. Cannon Art Gallery's Three- Part-Art education program; and, authorizing the appropriation of donated funds; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-013. accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for the William D. Cannon Art Gallery's Three-Part-Art education program. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 6- AB #20.106 - RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT USE IN PARKS AND BEACHES. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-074. amending Section 11.32.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to regulate the hours and location of radio or remote controlled aircraft flying in parks and beaches. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Ginny Unanue, Oceanside, came forward to address Council. Ms. Unanue stated her concerns regarding restricted access to Saint Michael's Church By the Sea due to road closures during the Carlsbad Marathon. Glen Bernard, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Bernard stated his concerns regarding Envision Carlsbad, properties with no curb, gutter or sidewalks, and urban forests in Carlsbad. January 26, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. AB #20.111 - EXPEDITED FIRE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES. Fire Marshal James Weigand reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-019. approving the Expedited Fire Plan Review Service, approving the agreement for expedited Fire Plan Review Services with Darrel K. James and Associates; and, establishing a fee for the Expedited Plan Review Service and adding the fee to the City's Master Fee Schedule. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 8- AB #20.107 - ROBERTSON RANCH PLANNING AREA 22. Associate Planner Jason Goff reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Goff stated that the RV storage would accommodate approximately 32 recreational vehicles. Paul Klukas, representing the applicant, came forward to address Council. Mr. Klukas urged Council to approve the project. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m. The following individuals spoke in support of the project: • Bill Arnold, Chairman of the Rancho Carlsbad negotiation committee • Russ Kohl, resident of Rancho Carlsbad • Socorro Anderson, resident of Rancho Carlsbad • Ken Cablay, representing the Robertson Family Trust Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-075 amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by amending the Zoning Map to change from Residential Mobil Home Park (RMHP) to Planned Community (P-C) on a 2.21 acre portion of a 5.7 acre parcel generally located north of Rancho Carlsbad Estates, south of Cannon Road, and east of the Robertson Ranch Master Plan, Planning Area 22, in Local Facilities Management Zone 14; and, January 26, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-076. approving an amendment to the Robertson Ranch Master Plan, MP 02-03(6) for property generally located in Planning Area 22 of the Robertson Ranch Master Plan and a 2.21 acre westerly portion of the 5.7 acre adjacent property referred to in the Master Plan as the "Option Parcel" located southeast of the intersection of Wind Trail Way and Cannon Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 14; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-017. adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Addendum, and approving a General Plan Amendment (GPA 09-01), to change the general plan land use designation on a 4.37 acre parcel identified in the Robertson Ranch Master Plan as Planning Area 22 from Unplanned Area (UA) to Office and Related Commercial (O) and Open Space (OS), and to change the General Plan Land Use Designation on a 2.21 acre westerly portion of the adjacent parcel, referred to in the Master Plan as the "Option Parcel," from Residential Low-Medium Density (RLM, 0-4 DU/AC) to Office and Related Commercial and Open Space; approving a Tentative Tract Map (CT 09-01) to subdivide 10.07 acres into four lots with 49 airspace condominium office units; and, approving a Site Development Plan (SDP 09-01) to develop a 5.43 acre site with a recreational vehicle storage area and a 66,000 square foot, 43.5 foot tall, three story office building, with architectural features extending to 55 feet in height on property generally located south of Cannon Road, east of El Camino Real, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Wind Trail Way and Cannon Road, within the Robertson Ranch Master Plan, Planning Area 22 and the "Option Parcel," in Local Facilities Management Zone 14 . AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: 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 7:05 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Lewis reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:06 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 12. AB #20.109 - PRESENTATION OF LOCAL ECONOMIC UPDATE. Mamey Cox, Chief Economist from SANDAG, reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). January 26, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Assistant Finance Director Kevin Branca reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the local economy and the impact on the City's revenues. Council received the report. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:11 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:19 p.m. with five members present. 13. AB #20.110 -REPORT ON PROPOSED POWER PLANT AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS. Municipal Projects Manager Joe Garuba reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the California Energy Commission's proceedings regarding NRG's proposal to construct a new power plant. Julie Baker and Kerry Siekman, representing Power of Vision, came forward to address Council and urged Carlsbad residents to attend the California Energy Commission Evidentiary Hearings during Public Comment, on February 1 and 2, 2010, 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Council received the report. 14- AB #20.108 -AWARD OF CONTRACT. Public Works Superintendent Dale Schuck and Facilities Superintendent Thomas Moore reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding inductive streetlight procurement. In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Schuck stated that the contractor will take possession of the old streetlights for recycling. Mr. Schuck also demonstrated the ease of light maintenance and repair. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-018. awarding the contract to US Lighting Tech, Inc., for the purchase of energy efficient inductive streetlights. 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 January 26, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. 2010 Police Awards Ceremony Safety Center 2460 Orion Way Carlsbad, California Wednesday, January 27, 2010 -6:15 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Annual Recognition Dinner Boys and Girls Club 3115 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, California Monday and Tuesday, February 1 and 2, 2010 Power Plant Public Hearings Hilton Garden Inn 6450 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, California Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Workshop Encina Wasterwater 6200 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 26, 2010 was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. )RRAINE\M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk MORGEN FRY Deputy Clerk