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Home My WebLink About2011-08-23; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: August 23, 2011 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hall called the 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Douglas led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 26, 2011. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 26, 2011. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held July 26, 2011. PRESENTATION: Mayor Hall presented a proclamation to Captain Robert Hillery, Marine Corp's Athlete of the Year. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Nos. 6, 8, 11 and 14 were pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #5, #7, #9, #10, #12 and #13. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. August 23, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #20,650 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-194, accepting a donation from Linda Sarnowsky to the Carlsbad City Library for the purchase of fiction material; and, authorized the appropriation of received funds. 2. AB #20,651 - APPROVE SIDE LETTER WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-195, approving a side letter with the Carlsbad Police Officers' Association (CPOA) regarding amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and CPOA concerning "Sick Leave/Bereavement Leave" and "Vacation". 3. AB #20.652 - RESOLVE IMPASS ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-196, resolving the impasse on the remaining disputed items and adopting and implementing certain benefit terms and conditions for employees represented by the Carlsbad Police Officers' Association. 4. AB #20,653 -AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR EXCESS GROUND LEASE PAYMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-197, authorizing a refund of excess ground lease payments to Tobria Terrace, LLC. 5. AB #20,654 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-198, approving Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Tiburon, Inc. to extend support services related to the Police Computer Aided Dispatch and Mobile System. 7. AB #20,656 - AWARD OF CONTRACT . Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-200, accepting bids and awarding the contract to Sierra Pacific West for the Calavera Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition Project, Project No. 5507. 9. AB #20.657 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL VEHICLES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-201, authorizing the purchase of seven replacement police patrol sedans from Bob Stall Chevrolet. 10. AB #20,658 - SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC PIANO AT NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT STATION ON STATE STREET. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-202, authorizing the Mayor to write a letter of support to the North County Transit District for placement of a public piano at the Village Coaster Station on State Street. 12. AB #20,660 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of July 31, 2011. August 23, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 13. AB #20,661 -ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/10. Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on the Annual Investment Portfolio for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 6. AB #20,655 -APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF FIRE STATION NO. 3. Council Member Packard asked staff for an explanation of the design-bid-build delivery method selected for this project. Property and Environmental Management Director Dave Mauser explained differences in delivery methods and stated that the design-bid-build method was chosen as the best budget delivery approach. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-199, approving the agreement with WLC Architects, Inc., for the design of Fire Station No. 3, Project No. 4003. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. 8. AB #20,667 - APPROVE MASTER AGREEMENTS AND TASK DESCRIPTIONS FOR WORK RELATED TO THE CARLSBAD BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT AND LAND EXCHANGE PROJECT. Council Member Packard requested that the item be continued to enable a comprehensive review of recently submitted documentation and processes for this project. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council concurred to continue the item to date certain, September 27, 2011. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. 11. AB #20,659 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Glenn Bernard, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding the global economic climate and The Crossings Golf Course. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of June 30, 2011. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. August 23, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 14. AB #20,665 - APPROVE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL. Glenn Bernard, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding local government expenses and cost cutting measures adopted by other agencies. City Manager Lisa Hildabrand briefly explained the goals of the conference, and Mayor Hall stated that the total cost for the City Manager to attend the conference was $1,050.00. ACTION On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-204. approving out-of-state travel for the City Manager to attend the BIG Ideas 2011: The Future of Local Government conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, October 14-16, 2011. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 15. AB #20.662 - AMEND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS WORKING GROUP. Deputy City Engineer Glen Van Peski gave the staff report and Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-155. amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 20, Subdivisions, to implement vesting tentative map recommendations of the Development Review Process Working Group Summary Recommendations Report, MCA 10-02. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. August 23, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 7. AB #20.663 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER CAPACITY AND SEWER BENEFIT AREA FEES, LOCAL DRAINING FEES. AND MOBILE HOME LICENSE TAX FEES. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-154. amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the amendment of Sections 13.10.030,13.10.080, and 13.10.090 to establish the sewer capacity fee for use of the city sewer system and Encina Treatment Plant, to establish the sewer benefit area fee for use of the city's South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer, and to establish the sewer benefit area fee for use of the city's sewer facilities in Sewer Benefit Area H; and, by the amendment of Section 15.08.040(b), to establish the Planned Local Drainage Area Fee to be paid prior to issuance of any building or occupancy permit; and, by the amendment of Section 5.09.030(b), to establish the license tax fee to be paid for each mobile home space. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Cheryl Ehlers, Event Manager for Thursdays on the Coast, came forward to address Council regarding ArtWalk on August 25, 2011. Steven Koch, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding water utility cost increases. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Hall adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 7:08 p.m. with five members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7:24 p.m. with five members present. August 23, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 19. AB #20,664 - BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-203, appointing Pieter de Monchy to the Beach Preservation Committee. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. 20. AB #20,645 - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. This item was continued from the City Council Meeting held July 26, 2011. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-185, re-appointing Jim Craig to the Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-186. reappointing Len Martyns to the Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2011-187. appointing Jodi Rudick to the Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES: Packard. 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. August 23, 2011 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Legoland California Resort Announcement Ceremony Legoland California One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, CA Friday, August 26, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. City of Carlsbad and Chamber of Commerce - State of the City Luncheon Sheraton Carlsbad Resort 5480 Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad, CA Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bressi Clubhouse Grand Opening Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad 2730 Bressi Ranch Way Carlsbad, CA Monday, August 29, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2011 State of the City Video Presentation Carlsbad Library Schulman Auditorium 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation's Grand Opening New Visitor Center and naming of Kindle Theater Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park 6200 Flying LC Lane Carlsbad, CA ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2011 was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. LORRAINE^. WOOD, CMC City Clerk DONNA HERATY Deputy City Clerk