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Home My WebLink About2010-02-23; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 23,2010 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 Candy Schumann in Recognition of the 16" Annual Spay Day USA. Ms. Schumann thanked Council for the recognition and presented information regarding SNAP, Spay and Neuter Action Project, which provides pet alteration at reduced rates for low income families. She stated that information is available at www.snap- sandiego.orq or by calling 61 9-525-3047. Council presented a Proclamation to Carlsbad High School student Keyrollos lbrahim in Recognition of Tolerance Month. Mr. lbrahim came forward and expressed appreciatation to Council for their support and recognition of Tolerance Month. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Nos. 1 and 4 were pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items 2, 3 and 5 through 8 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 #20,127 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was pulled for discussion. February 23,201 0 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #20.128 - ACCEPTANCE OF IN-KIND DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-031, accepting a donation of in-kind volunteer hours and materials from the California Coastal Rose Society at Magee Park during calendar year 2009. 3. AB #20,129 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of January 31,201 0. 4. AB #20,138 - 2010 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM. This item was pulled for discussion. 5. AB #20,130 - APPROVE AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-032, approving the agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego, Inc., for citywide litter removal services. 6. AB #20,131 -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-033, approving the plans and specifications for the La Costa Avenue Subdrain Project; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, Project No. 3681. 7. AB #20,132 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-034, awarding the contract for the Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacement Program - Alder Avenue and Marron Road Storm Drains, to Terra Pipeline Inc., Project No. 6607. 8. AB #20,133 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-035, continuing the Declaration of Local Emergency to repairlreplace roadfill on Carlsbad Boulevard Southbound, northerly and southerly of the Encinas Creek Bridge. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 1. AB #20,127 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council accepted a donation from Friends of the Carlsbad City Library in memory of Helen Stanley. Bob Stanley, son of Helen Stanley, was present to acknowledge the donation in honor of his mother. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-030, accepting a donation from the Friends of the Carlsbad City Library as a memorial to Helen Stanley to be used to purchase large-type mysteries, acknowledging an additional pledge of funds in support of the 2010 Summer Reading Program; and, authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. February 23,201 0 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 4. AB #20,138 - 2010 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM. City Manager Lisa Hildabrand stated that two additional planks were being added to the 201 0 Legislative Platform, (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council accepted and adopted the 2010 Legislative Platform as amended. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 9. AB #20,134 -AMENDMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR EMERGENCY PERMITS IN THE VILLAGE REVIEW ZONE. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-078, amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 21.81 .I 50(a) and (f) regarding applications for emergency permits in the Village Review Zone. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 10.AB #20,135 - ROBERTSON RANCH MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-076, approving an amendment to the Robertson Ranch Master Plan, 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. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. February 23,201 0 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Sarah Benson, representing North County Transit District, came forward to address Council. Ms. Benson stated that on Saturday, February 27, 2010, NCTD will celebrate the Coaster's 15" anniversary with festivities including live entertainment, mini farmer's market and prizes. She stated that the events will be held at the Coaster stations in Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Solana Beach. Ms. Benson also stated that the public is invited to ride the Coaster with a two-for-one ticket that day. Al Rodbell, Encinitas, came forward to address Council. Mr. Rodbell spoke in support of the Tennis Complex at Poinsettia Park and stated his interest and concern regarding the future of the complex. PUBLIC HEARING: 11. AB #20,136 - CALIFORNIAFIRST PROGRAM. Property and Environmental Management Director David Hauser reviewed a Powerpoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Hauser stated that information would be sent to Carlsbad residents to inform them about the CaliforniaFirst program. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Don Christianson, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Christianson spoke in support of the CaliforniaFlRST Program. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 650 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-036, authorizing the City to join the CaliforniaFlRST Program, a California statewide energy efficient improvements assessment program to provide an opportunity for Carlsbad property owners to finance efficiency improvements on their properties through the issuance of bonds by California Communities; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-037, authorizing Sacramento County to apply for State Energy Program funds on behalf of the City of Carlsbad to support the CaliforniaFlRST program. 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 651 p.m. with five Council Members present. February 23, 201 0 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7:12 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND ClTY MANAGER REPORTS: 13.AB #20,137 - SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE. Catherine Hill, representing League of California Cities, reviewed a Powerpoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ms. Hill stated that the purpose of the ballot measure is to protect local tax funds from being raided by the State of California. Ms. Hill stated that further information is available at www.savelocalservices.com or by contacting her at chill@cacities.orq. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-038, supporting a ballot initiative to protect local taxpayer, public safety and transportation funding that belongs to the City from seizure or borrowing by the State of California. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 14.AB #20,139 -CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION ON VILLAGE H PROPERTY. This item was withdrawn. 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. ClTY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. ClTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Friday, February 26,201 0 - 5:00 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner Four Seasons Resort Aviara 71 00 Four Seasons Point Carlsbad, California February 23,2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2010 was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. in honor and memory of Alex Kapitanski, "The Flagman of Oceanside", who passed away last week. LORRA~E M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk MORGEN FRY Deputy Clerk