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Home My WebLink About2011-01-25; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 25, 2011 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hall called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 11, 2011. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Hall presented a proclamation to Dawn Cauthen in recognition of the Carlsbad Winter Music Celebration Series. Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin presented a proclamation to Rob Swette in recognition of his service to the Library Board of Trustees. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, the Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #3 as follows: AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. 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 #20.434 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-009, accepting the award of State Homeland Security Grant funds to the Fire and Police Departments for emergency preparedness; and, authorizing the appropriation of funds. January 25, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #20.435 - AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-010, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) supporting a regional beach sand project, biological and shoreline monitoring, planning contingency and construction management. 3. AB #20.436 - REPORT OUT AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE AGREEMENT OF CONSERVATION CREDITS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-011, reporting out and authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase agreement and other documents to complete the acquisition of conservation credits for 50.13 acres of Alemir Property. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 4. AB #20437 - INCREASE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON LOKER AVENUE. Ray McHenry, Carlsbad, spoke in opposition to increased speed limits, addressing the safety of 280 company employees who frequently cross the street between 2762 Loker Avenue and 2747 Loker Avenue. City Traffic Engineer, John Kim, addressed Council regarding possible safety solutions including signage and cross walks. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Mark Packard, Council agreed to remand this item to the Traffic Safety Commission for recommendations. ORDINANCE NO. CS-115 - Void. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Haenebalcke, Carlsbad, addressed Council regarding traffic light synchronization. Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding traffic control. Buzz1857@vahoo.com, a.k.a. Policewatch.org, came forward to address Council regarding freedom of speech. Rebecca Bartling, Deputy General Manager, 22nd District Agricultural Association, addressed Council in opposition to the purchase of the Del Mar Fairgrounds by the City of Del Mar. PUBLIC HEARING: 5. AB #20.431 - EL FUERTE VIEW APPEAL City Manager Lisa Hildabrand announced that this item was held over from the January 11, 2011 meeting and that the public hearing is closed. January 25, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting PageS Following questions from Council Member Packard, Senior Civil Engineer Glen Van Peski stated that the study provided by the developer, and the City selected geo-technical expert, both agreed that the slope met City standards. Council Member Douglas asked about traffic flow and number of vehicles, up to and including build out, to which Mr. Van Peski explained the protocol for driveways on secondary arterial roads. He stated that a single access was preferred. City Attorney Ron Ball stated the following correspondence be part of the record - Letter from the applicant dated January 12, 2011 Letter from Ann Estes, dated January 24, 2011 Email from Gary Barberio, dated January 25, 2011 Council encouraged the developer to work with the neighborhood on this project. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council approved RESOLUTION NO. 2011-006. denying an appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract Map CT 04-13, Hillside Development Permit HDP 04-06 and Habitat Management Permit HMP 09-10 and recommendation to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve General Plan Amendment GPA 09-08 and Zone Change ZC 09-09. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ACTION: Council concurred that RESOLUTION NO. 2011-007 be sent back to staff for revision. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council concurred that ORDINANCE NO. CS-116 be sent back to staff and that the developer should redesign the project with a maximum of five lots with one driveway. City Planner, Don Neu, will have the final decision, which would be subject to appeal. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. January 25, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 6. AB #20.438 - CITIZEN PRESENTATION REGARDING GRAND PROMENADE PROPOSAL. Mayor Hall and Council Member Packard recused themselves from the meeting due to a potential conflict of interest concerning ownership of property in the area discussed, and left the dias at 7:02 p.m. Gary Nessim presented the Power Point presentation on file in the office of the City Clerk. Walt Meier, Carlsbad, addressed the Council regarding the feasibility of the project. The following people spoke in support of the project - Bob Wilkinson, Carlsbad Cindi Vignet, Carlsbad Mayor Hall and Council Member Packard returned to the dias at 7:32 p.m. 7. AB #20.439 - PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-012. appointing Neil Black to the Planning Commission. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-013. appointing Kerry Siekman to the Planning Commission. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall 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. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: January 25, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Carlsbad Police Department Award Ceremony Safety Center 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, California Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 6:15 p.m. 11th Annual Recognition Dinner Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad 3115 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, California Thursday, January 27, 2011, 5:00 p.m. David Lloyd's Retirement Reception By Chamber of Commerce/NRG West Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center 1580 Cannon Road Carlsbad, California Monday, January 31, 2011, 8.30 a.m. Carlsbad Fire Department Annual Badge & Promotion Ceremony Fire Station 5 2450 Orion Way Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2011, was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Donna Heraty Deputy City Clerk