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Home My WebLink About2012-07-10; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: July 10, 2012 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 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 Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Hall presented proclamations in recognition of Lagoon Day to Eric Munoz, Chairman for Lagoon Day Event, and to Christopher Knight for the support and time he has given to the Lagoon Foundation and to our community. Council Member Douglas presented a proclamation to Commissioner Diane Proulx in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month. Council Member Kulchin presented Commissioner Denny Cooper with a proclamation in recognition of his service to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Library Director Heather Pizzuto thanked Friends of the Library President Taffy Cannon for their cash and in-kind donations. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council met in closed session on July 10, 2012, to discuss one item regarding real property at Plaza Camino Real. The City Council heard and considered the information and directed the City Attorney arid staff in what it believes to be in the best interests of the citizens of Carisbad. No final action was taken and it will be reported out at a future meeting when final action is taken. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 9 and Item No. 10 were pulled for discussion. July 10, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through # 8 and Item #11 as follows: AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #20.955 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-166. accepting a cash donation from the Friends of the Carisbad City Library along with a pledge of additional financial support; and, authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate the donated funds to the Carisbad City Library's budget. 2. AB #20.956 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-167. accepting a cash donation from the San Diego Council on Literacy on behalf ofthe Union Tribune; and, authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate the donated funds to the Carisbad City Library's budget. 3. AB #20.957 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-168. accepting cash donations and in-kind donations of products and sen/ices in support ofthe 2012 EGGstravaganza Spring Festival; and, directing the Finance Director to appropriate the received funds to the Parks and Recreation special event special revenue fund. 4. AB #20.958 - AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION. Council adopted RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2012-169. 2012-170. 2012-171. 2012-172 and 2012-173. authorizing the Transportation Director to file applications to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for various Active Transportation Capital and Non-Capital Grant Programs; and, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept the grant funds, execute the grant agreement with SANDAG and complete the projects. 5. AB #20.959 - SET SPECIAL TAXES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-174. establishing the Fiscal Year 2012-13 special taxes for Community Facilities District No 1. 6. AB #20.960 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-175. accepting the construction of the Joint First Responder Training Facility as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion, Project No. 3686. 7. AB #20.961 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-176. approving the specifications and contract documents for the Sidewalk/Street Construction Program - Lincoln Street and Pine Avenue; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Project No. 6002. July 10, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 8. AB #20.962 - ADOPT CHANGES TO FY 2012-13 AND 2011-12 FINAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-177. adopting changes made on June 26, 2012, to the Fiscal Year 2012-13 and Fiscal Year 2011-12 Final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. 11. AB #20.964 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the Treasurers Report on City investments as of May 31, 2012 771/s item was continued from the June 26, 2012 City Council Meeting. 9. AB #20.947 - ADOPT ACCUMULATION PROGRAM FOR PART-TIME AND LIMITED - SERVICE EMPLOYEES. Council Member Blackburn recused himself from this item due to a potential conflict and left the dais at 6:34 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Douglas, Council voted to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2012-151. as amended by the memorandum from the City Attorney dated June 26, 2012, to provide a one-time opportunity for existing part time houriy employees to elect to continue participating in Social Security. AYES: Kulchin and Douglas. NOES: Hall and Packard. ABSENT: Blackburn. The motion failed due to lack of a majority. Following the vote, Mayor Hall requested that this matter be returned to Council at a future date for consideration. Council Member Blackburn returned to the dais at 7:36 p.m. 10. AB #20.963 - OPPOSE STATE ASSEMBLY BILL 1572 REGARDING THE SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES. Council concurred to continue this item to date uncertain. July 10, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 12. AB #20.965 - .AMEND CARLSBAD MUNICAL CODE. Assistant City Attorney Jane Mobaldi titled the Ordinance ACTON: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-186. amending the following sections of the Carisbad Municipal Code: Section 13.10.030 - to establish the sewer capacity fee for use of the city sewer system and Encina Treatment Plant; and, Section 13.10.080 - to establish the sewer benefit area fee for areas A through M prior to the issuance of a building permit; and, Section 15.08.040(b) - to establish the Planned Local Drainage Area Fee to be paid prior to the issuance of any building or occupancy permit; and, and, Section 5.09.030(b)-to establish the license tax fee of each mobile home space; and, Repealing Section 13.10.090 in its entirety. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: San Diego Gas and Electric representative Amber Starbuck came fonA/ard to address Council regarding the summer energy outlook and new services and tools available to the public. The following people came fonA/ard to address Council regarding the Hilton Carisbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa and safety, traffic, noise and parking issues in the Hanover Beach Colony neighborhood - Michael Burner, Carisbad Sandra Ferguson, Carisbad Keely Ferguson, Carisbad Bella Bishop, Carisbad Cindy Vadnais, Carisbad Rod Nash, Carisbad City Manager Lisa Hildabrand suggested concerned citizens contact Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain to start discussions with the City regarding these items. The following people came fonA/ard to address Council regarding the Army and Navy Academy new athletic facility - Vid Artukovic, Carisbad Katie Taylor, Carlsbad July 10, 2012 Carisbad City Council Meeting Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. AB #20.966 - REPORT ON THE CARLSBAD GOLF LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSAL. Deputy City Manager Cynthia Haas gave the staff report and Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Tim Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts, came fonA/ard to address Council regarding specifics of the program and answer questions regarding cost to the city including staff involvement, promotion of The Crossings Golf Course, duration of the pilot program and reimbursable items. ACTION: AYES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council concurred to direct staff to initiate formation of a new tourism business improvement district based on the CGLBID proposal as presented. Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. 14 .AB #20.968 - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENTS. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-179. reappointing Pieter de Monchy; and. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-182. reappointing Linda Petrucci to the Beach Preservation Committee. AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. 15. AB #20.968 - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENTS. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-181. reappointing Bob Benson; and, RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 182. reappointing Marie Bradley to the Library Board of Trustees AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas, and Packard. None. NOES: PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued) The following people came fonA/ard to address Council regarding the Hilton Carisbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa, and safety, traffic, noise and parking issues in the Hanover Beach Colony neighborhood - Stephanie Connolly, Carisbad Liam Ferguson, Carisbad July 10, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Council Members have been invited and may attend the following events: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Carisbad City Council Study Session Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carisbad, Califomia Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 5:30 p.m. Carisbad Action Network event Home of Mr. and Mrs. Sciotto 7315 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad, Califomia ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012 was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.. LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC City Cler[k DONNA HERATY Deputy City Clerk