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Home My WebLink About2010-06-15; City Council; MinutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE: JUNE 15, 2010 TIME: 11:00 AM PLACE: ROOM 173A 1635 FARADAY The Mayor called the Special Meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. with all Council Members present. Council gave no updates on their regional roles and assignments. There was no public comment. Transportation Director Skip Hammann introduced the item for discussion. Senior Regional Planner Heather Werdick, of SANDAG, gave a presentation to Council (PowerPoint on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. She reviewed the 2050 RTP goals. In addition, she reviewed the key provisions of SB 375, including the requirements that RTP targets be met in 2020 and again in 2035. Ms. Werdick then reviewed initial transit concepts and reviewed maps showing initial 2050 unconstrained transit and highway networks. In closing, she presented 2050 RTP transportation network scenarios, process and projected timeline. In response to inquiry from Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin, Ms. Werdick explained the issues in which Mexico is involved with SANDAG, including coordination of transportation improvements along the border. In response to inquiry from Council Member Packard, Ms. Werdick described the ratios for the distribution of transportation funding as follows: 1/3 for transit; 1/3 for highways; and 1/3 for local roadways. She also explained that federal funds that are received are mode specific, i.e. designated and restricted to specific types of projects. In response to inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Ms. Werdick stated that the 2050 RTP plan do not include a third north-south freeway connection. Also in response to inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Senior Regional Planner Susan Baldwin stated that the population and housing estimates project that future increases will occur in the western third of the county near current and future transportation corridors. Council Member Hall added that the Regional Plan is balanced and the density and infrastructure estimates were based on the general plans for all of the cities in San Diego County. Ms. Baldwin confirmed that the density projections in the Plan were based on local general plans. Following discussion, Council thanked the SANDAG representatives for the presentation, and Mayor Lewis called a recess at 11:50 pm. The workshop was reconvened at 12:10 pm. Pagel City Council Workshop June 15, 2010 City Traffic Engineer Bob Johnson gave a presentation (Power Point on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding options for RV Parking regulations. He reviewed RV parking issues, both citywide and in the beach areas. He also reviewed the history of the matter, including discussions at previous workshops, and strategies used by other cities, such as permit programs or requiring vehicles to be moved further for longer time periods. He noted that the current ordinance, which requires RV's to move only 0.1 mile minimum after 72 hours is difficult for the police department to enforce. In response to inquiry from Council Member Packard, regarding other cities' experience with permits, Mr. Johnson noted that some have been successful, though in others, the problems have simply been moved to other locations. In response to inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, Mr. Johnson explained that the RV parking problems occur most frequently on certain streets located at or near the beach. In response to inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Johnson confirmed that Oceanside does not allow RV parking on city streets, and has very strict parking regulations in the Harbor area. Following discussion regarding regulating certain types of vehicles, Assistant City Attorney Paul Edmonson explained that restrictions could be placed on vehicle height, but not vehicle type. Deputy City Attorney Ron Kemp concurred with Mr. Edmonson's comments noting that his research on the matter has shown that restrictions should not be based on classes of vehicles, and that notice must be given to those that will be affected by the changes. Police Chief Morrison and Lieutenant Reno addressed the Council and discussed some of the enforcement issues associated with the current ordinance. Both concurred that regulations that require measuring of distances are most difficult to enforce and that changes which would simplify enforcement would be welcome. In response to council inquiry, Deputy City Attorney Kemp stated that if a citywide permit program option was selected for RV's, staff would need to further research the matter including such things as signage requirements, fees, and mechanisms for issuing and monitoring permits. Mr. Johnson reviewed several options for dealing with RV parking issues citywide: 1.) Do nothing; 2.) Establish a permit parking program; and 3.) Prohibit RV parking on specific streets. Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin, Council Member Packard and Council Member Blackburn agreed that they would like additional information on the matter. Council Member Hall expressed concerns about requiring residents to obtain and pay for permits for short term parking of RV's in front of their homes. City Manager Hildabrand stated that staff would further research this matter and return it to Council for consideration. Transportation Engineer Bob Johnson continued with the report regarding parking issues along Carlsbad Boulevard (PowerPoint on file in the City Clerk's Office). He reported on outreach programs that 2 City Council Workshop June 15, 2010 included a public meeting on April 8, 2010, and a survey that was emailed and mailed to RV owners. He explained that no citizens attended the workshop, however the received a 21% response to the survey. He noted that the majority of the responses did not support new restrictions on beach parking. Mr. Johnson reviewed the following options for Carlsbad Boulevard RV Parking: 1.) Do nothing; 2.) Set time limit; 3.) Stripe parking spaces, 22 ft; 4.) Restrict parking from Memorial Day to Labor Day; and 5.) Set specific RV parking area in front of Encina plant. Following discussion, Council expressed support for the following options: Mayor Lewis - Staff recommendation - Option 1 Do nothing. Mayor Pro tern Kulchin -Concurred with Council Member Blackburn's recommendation. Council Member Hall - Concurred with Council Member Blackburn's recommendation. Council Member Packard - Option 4 - Restrict RV parking from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Council Member Blackburn - Allow RV parking on Carlsbad Boulevard south of Tamarack Avenue. Implement striping on Carlsbad Boulevard north of Tamarack Avenue and limit vehicle size to cars only. It was agreed that staff would further research this matter and return to Council for consideration. City Manager Hildabrand distributed the goal and major project tracking report to Council for their review. Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Our Region \Nhy are we here1? • He\p us answer these questions: - What will be the best way for us to get around? - How do we preserve our open spaces? - How do we address these issues, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen our economy? Setting The Stage... • What is SANDAG? • SANDAG Regional Transportation Plan • 2050 RTP - New Sustainable Communities Strategy requirement 2050 RTP Goals System Preservation & Safety2050 RTP Prosperous Economy Social Equity Healthy Environment aaaaas 2050 Regional Growth Forecast 5.0 Millions 4.38 1.90 1.53 1.0 0.0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 ™^ Population •«•—• Jobs ••"" Housing 2050 Projected Job Distribution !„ 2050 Projected Housing Distribution Housing Density 2050 Dwelling Units/Acre SB 375 Key Provisions • Greenhouse Gas Targets • Sustainable Communities Strategy • Sensitive resource lands • Regional Housing Needs Assessment • Public involvement • California Environmental Quality Act SB 375 Target Setting • Exchanging information with the state to develop a GHG target • Draft GHG target in June 2010 • Final GHG target in September 2010 Sustainable Communities Strategy Incorporate Other Studies 2050 RTP Economic Analysis Urban Area Transit Strategy Initial Transit Concepts i Transit Propensity: Expands Transit in the Most Urbanized Areas Commuter Point-to-Point: Emphasizes Quick Access to Work o_»fo. Many Centers: Connects Local Smart Growth Areas and Activity Centers Initial 2050 Unconstrained Transit Network Initial 2050 Unconstrained Highway Network 8 2050 RTP Transportation Network Scenarios • Unconstrained network • Alternative revenue constrained scenarios • SCS based on Revenue Constrained Scenario • Initial thoughts on a draft Unconstrained Transportation Network 2050 RTP Process and Timeline Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Summer 2010 Fall 2010 Early 2011 Coals and Objectives 2050 Regional Growth Forecast ProjectEvaluationCriteria NetworkDevelopment All Modes PlanPerformanceMeasures Ranked ^> Projects b Category -j\ Unconstrain ->••* Network c>Revenue Projections Revenue Constrained/SCS Network Scenarios Apply Performance Measures RevenueConstrained/Draft 2050 RTP and EIR 2050 RTP Oversight SANDAG Board of Directors Makes regional public policy Executive Committee Sets agenda; oversight for budget and work program; reviews grant applications; makes recommendations on legislative proposals & agency policies Transportation Committee Policy recommendations on planning and programming; strong focus 4 commitment to meet public transit needs Public Safety Committee Policy recommendations on public safety & Homeland Security related to ARJIS a Criminal Justice Research activities Technical/Stakeholder Input 10 Next Steps • Comments on the EIR Notice of Preparation • Finalize the Unconstrained Transportation Network • Rank all transportation projects • Develop initial Revenue Constrained/ SCS scenarios for evaluation Questions? Heather Werdick SANDAG hwe@sandag.org (619)699-6967 www. SAN DA G. org/2050R TP 11 12 6/14/2010 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking Concerns City Council Study Session June 15, 2010 "r CARLSBAD Two Locations Generating RV Parking Concerns 1. Citywide 2. Carlsbad Boulevard-northerly of Tierra del Oro Street to Cherry Avenue Citywide Concerns Issue discussed Summer 2009 at Council Study Session Council discussed strategies used by other cities 6/14/2010 Current City Ordinance Any vehicle can park a maximum of 72 consecutive hours (where legally allowed) After 72 hours, all vehicles must move 0.1 mile minimum Current Ordinance Difficult to Enforce Drivers circumvent ordinance by: Move vehicle - return to same location Move vehicle several inches - changes chalk mark location on tire Scrub off chalk mark on tire Camp/live in the RV - significant issue in some locations CMC Changes Requested by City Council After 72 hours RV must move a minimum of one- half mile (2,640 feet) RV can't return to original parking location for a minimum of 24 hours 6/14/2010 Staff Recommendation Revise CMC to include ail vehicles in proposed change RV Camping/living issue to be discussed Camping/Living in RV Problems on several streets primarily near the beach RV often is moved per CMC yet other "social" problems result Options City wide RV Parking Do nothing Establish a permit parking program for recreational vehicles Prohibit RV parking on specific streets 6/14/2010 Option 1-Do Nothing Camping/living in RVs will continue Police will handle issue with current practices Option 2 - RV Permit Parking Program Requires City Attorney review Permit programs in place in other cities Regulates overnight parking Addresses both resident and visitor RV parking Resident RV Permit Parking Example Provisions No overnight parking except with a valid permit Requires proof vehicle is stored in off-site storage facility Vehicle to be parked in front of permittee to greatest extent possible No overnight camping/sleeping/iodging allowed Limited number of permits obtained each year Fee required ><t, 6/14/2010 Non-Resident RVPermit Parking Example Provisions Certification by Carlsbad resident that RV parking is by their guest/visitor RV must park in front of resident's property No overnight camping/sleeping/lodging Limited number of permits obtained each year Fee required Parking Permit Details Who issues permit? (Police Department, City Clerk, Parking Management Office, etc.) System to log/track permits and notify police officers RVmust be defined Fee amount Signs required at entrances to the city to regulate classes of vehicles Education of the public •$• Option 3- Prohibit RV Parking on Designated Streets Eliminates many of the current problems Requires ordinance Signs required on subject street Definition of a recreational vehicle required Citywide RV Parking Discussion/Questions RV Parking on Carlsbad Boulevard Northerly of Tierra del Oro Street to Cherry Avenue Discussed at two study sessions last summer Council asked staff to meet with and conduct a survey of RV owners 6/14/2010 Survey ofRV Owners 741 survey postcards mailed to RV owners in Carlsbad Three options provided to offer input: • Attend April 8, 2010 meeting • Return pre-paid survey postcard • Complete survey monkey online 6/14/2010 Survey Results No RV owner attended April 8, 2010 meeting 143 postcards returned 13 individuals completed survey monkey 40% of survey results from non-RV owners RV Owner Preferences No new restrictions on beach parking 2nd choice - time limits or exclusive parking area for RVs 3rd choice-formal, striped parking space (22'} 4th choice - restrict RVs from Memorial Day to Labor Day 6/14/2010 Carlsbad Boulevard RV Parking Options 1. Do nothing 2. Time limit (2, 3, or 4 hour maximum) 3. Formal, striped 22-foot parking space 4. Time of year parking prohibition (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 5. Exclusive RV parking location in front of power plant Option 1 Do Nothing Pros • First come, first parked • No city funds/police enforcement required Cons • Some complaints will continue - view blockage, sidewalk obstruction, etc. • Limits beach parking availability on some days Option 2 Time LimitsPros K • Creates parking turnover • All vehicles treated equally • May eliminate early arrivals Cons • Notification signs required • Police enforcement required - difficult to enforce • Citation may be acceptable to some for a day at the beach • Parking appeals may allege errors • Complaints about short duration parking 6/14/2010 Option 3 Formal, Striped 22-foot Parking Space Pros • Long vehicles precluded (companion ordinance required) • Formalizes on-street parking Cons • Reduces available parking • Costly to implement striping - ongoing maintenance • RVs may relocate to residential areas Option 4 Time of Year Prohibition (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Pros • Summer beach parking for standard size vehicles Cons • Ordinance required - define RVs •Police enforcement required •Sigs required •Possible legal challenges •Carlsbad RV owners may complain •RVs may relocate to residential area •Possible lost revenue Option 5 Exclusive RV Parking Location at Power Plant Pros •RVs in less desirable beach location •No view blockage Cons •Difficult location to "level" an RV •Popular parking location for surfers and others •Limited space for RVs •No overflow parking - may relocate to residential areas •Signs/ordinance required •Police enforcement required 6/14/2010 Staff recommendation First come, first parked should remain Do not implement RV parking restrictions at the beach , *J OT»~ City Council Discussion/ Direction to Staff 10 COUNCIL & ORGANIZATION PRIORITY PROJECTS Council Focus Priority Goal/Project Title Comments Team Leader Next Action Dates 09-10 Q4 Fiscal Year 201 0-2011 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ALL *** *** B B B B B B B B Identify funding for realignment of Carlsbad Blvd. and complete exchange of coastal property w/ CA State Parks Highway 101 Roadway Design and Environmental Review Envision Carlsbad Phasell, GP/LCP/ZO City Budget & Capital Improvement Program Labor Negotiations Human Capital Management System Proposed Power Plant Power Plant Emergency Ordinance Approve PSA for preliminary design and NEPA Scope of work to Council CPMA to Complete Contracts approved Next milestone: Complete blueprint Waiting for Schedule Public hearing to extend C. Haas S. Hammann G. Barberio J. Vincent J. Clark J. Clark J. Garuba D. Neu X X X X X X ENVIRONMENTAL / NATURAL RESOURCES *** *** *** B B B B B B Explore alternative energy projects Secure resource agency permits for the Agua Hedionda Dredge Project Alternative Energy - Maerkle hydro electric project Desalination project and pipeline construction NW Storm drain replacement project (Inc Village) HMP - Lennar - Property acquisition for HMP requirements Research underway Negotiations on mitigation site Waiting to hear on grant and AB 2466 implementation Pending outcome of incentive discussions Ongoing program Waiting for signatures D. Hauser J. Cahill B. Plummer G. Pruim S. Howard J. Mobaldi X X X X 6/15/2010 1 Of 6 COUNCIL & ORGANIZATION PRIORITY PROJECTS Council Focus Priority B B B Goal/Project Title Lake Calavera Trails - Master Plan Completion Water Master Plan Sewer Master Plan Comments Obtain permit from Army Corps of Engineers for wetland boardwalk Underway Underway Team Leader L. Ketabian B. Plummer B. Plummer Next Action Dates 09-10 Q4 Fiscal Year 201 0-2011 Q1 X Q2 Q3 X X Q4 ECONOMIC ***B B B B B B B B B B B Develop a business attraction, expansion & retention program • Business Retention and Expansion • Business Attraction • Information Enrichment • Process Enhancements Automated meter reading project Google fiber to the home request Solid waste rate analysis Development review process working group - Implementations Westfield/Car Country Carlsbad Redevelopment Analysis Westfield Lease Negotiations Underway Waiting for Google. To Council with budget June 29 1st 6-month progress memo to Council In progress Concurrent with project processing G. Barberio G. Barberio G. Barberio G. Barberio G. Barberio M. Remillard K. Jezisek S. Hilderbrandt G. Barberio G. Barberio J. Garuba X X X X X X X SOCIAL ***B Implement a traffic management system beginning with a pilot program Pilot program operational by August D. Bilse X 6/15/2010 2 Of 6 COUNCIL & ORGANIZATION PRIORITY PROJECTS Council Focus Priority B B B B B B Goal/Project Title Alga Norte Park and Aquatic Center Housing Element/Program Implementation La Posada Expansion - Grant Oversight Traffic Calming - Review & Report (Donna Drive & Sierra Morena) Joint First Responders Training Facility - Construct Joint First Responders Training Facility - Artwork Comments RFP for financial/operational assessment out Pending litigation Request Council release of funds and authorization to negotiate funding agreement Implemented. Report back in 6 months. June 15th groundbreaking. Team Leader J. Coates G. Barberio D.DeCordova B.Johnson S.Hammann P.Gordon Next Action Dates 09-10 Q4 X Fiscal Year 201 0-2011 Q1 X X Q2 X Q3 X Q4 6/15/2010 3 Of 6 COUNCIL & ORGANIZATION PRIORITY PROJECTS Council Focus Priority Goal/Project Title Comments Team Leader Next Action Dates 09-10 Q4 Fiscal Year 201 0-2011 Q1 Q2 Q3 04 ALL C C C Wireless internal system coordination project - Technology Mobility Performance Measurement Team Investigate current state legislation regarding growth caps Survey to be developed G.Peterson R.Houston X ENVIRONMENTAL / NATURAL RESOURCES C C C C C New zoning ordinance to implement Prop D Complete development of new Council Policy in support of Agricultural Investigate expansion/enhancement of water recycling Low Impact Design Education Project Prepare strategic plan for solid waste processing Planning Commission and City Council Public Hear City Council Presentation North County recycled water users study Initiating research and program design Plan underway G.Barberio G.Barberio G. Pruim G. Van Peski S.Hilderbrandt X X X X X 6/15/2010 4 of 6 COUNCIL & ORGANIZATION PRIORITY PROJECTS Council Focus Priority Goal/Project Title Comments Team Leader Next Action Dates 09-10 Q4 Fiscal Year 201 0-2011 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ECONOMIC C C C C C C C C C C Update Council's policy regarding naming rights of facilities Retain third party golf Industry expert to conduct three year golf course operations review Complete discussion with Car Country working group & develop options for Council's consideration Complete facilities planning for the vacation of the Oak Yard and reuse of Las Palmas/Hawthorne facilities Develop a strategic plan to optimize usage & revenue generation from City owned properties Cost of service study/cost allocation plan Infrastructure Replacement Master Plan Develop a centralized office equipment replacement program Explore partnerships with other fire regional agencies for service provisions Prepare Managed Service Delivery guidelines Ready for Council action. Scheduling interviews for consultant Draft report being developed Planning underway Gathering data Discussion underway Draft in review M.Calarco M.Steyaert G. Barberio D. Hauser J.Garuba J.Vincent Finance Director C.Wengenroth K.Crawford L.Kermott X X X X X X X X SOCIAL C C C C C Improve citizen communication/relationships by completing design/implementation of Citizen Relationship Mgmt. System Meet with RV community & establish measures to address seasonal RV parking issues on Carlsbad Blvd. Identify, document & market existing community gathering places Develop plan for creating social connections through interactive web-based technology Develop programs & uses to create a more family-friendly Village Development of business case statement underwa1 June 15 Workshop Gathering data In progress Two event programs developed; in process D.Curtis B.Johnson D. Fountain T.Ray D. Fountain X X X X X 6/15/2010 5 Of 6 COUNCIL & ORGANIZATION PRIORITY PROJECTS Council Focus Priority C C C C C Goal/Project Title Develop a CIP project & phasing plan for the vacant property on Madison consistent with the community-endorsed plan Create plan to add pedestrian & vehicle-oriented directional signage in Village to key amenities/sites New resident Welcome Guide & Welcoming Committee Identify future funding & support for expanding cultural arts programs and venues throughout the City Develop immediate, interim & long-term strategy for reuse of Oak Yard to serve as a cultural arts facility or activity center Comments Phase 1 design next Developing plan to identify need & recom. Guide complete; developing distribution pin Partnership Group under development Team Leader M.Steyaert D. Fountain HNS P.Gordon D.Fountain Next Action Dates 09-10 Q4 Fiscal Year 201 0-2011 Q1 X Q2 X X Q3 X Q4 X COMPLETED B B Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Encinas Creek Bridge S.Hammann 6/15/2010 6 Of 6