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Home My WebLink About2012-11-06; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: November 6, 2012 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hail called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. Absent: None. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Pastor Philip Hoyer of Carlsbad Community Church gave the legislative invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meetings held October 16, 2012. Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 23, 2012. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 23, 2012. Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held October 30, 2012. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Hall presented a proclamation to Mr. Willie E. (Ed) Marbrey in recognition as a Congressional Gold Medal recipient. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of Consent Calendar Item #1 through #8 as follows: AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. November 6, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of ali Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #21.032 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT CARDIAC MONITORS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-237. authorizing the Fire Department to purchase nine replacement cardiac monitors from Zoll Medical Corporation; and, authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate the funds. 2. AB #21.033 - APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-238. approving the appropriation of funds from the Housing Trust Fund to support the North County Regional Winter Shelter Program; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate documents. 3. AB #21.034 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. 5502 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-239. accepting bids and awarding the contract to Burtech Pipeline Inc. for the Terramar Sewer Lift Station and Force Main Replacement, Project No. 5502. 4. AB # 21.035 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NOS. 6028 AND 6029. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-240. accepting bids and awarding the contract to Pal General Engineering Inc. for the construction of the Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard Improvements, Project Nos.6028 and 6029. 5. AB # 21.036 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. 6002. Council adopted RESOLUTiON NO. 2012-241. accepting bids and awarding the contract to Tri-Group Construction for the construction of the Lincoln Street and Pine Avenue Improvements, Project No. 6002. 6. AB #21.044 - CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-248. continuing the declaration of a local emergency to repair the North Batiquitos Sewer Lift Station Force Main. 7. AB #21.037 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City investments as of September 30, 2012. 8. AB #21.038 - APPOINT INTERIM CITY MANAGER. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -247. appointing Assistant City Manager John Coates as Interim City Manager. November 6, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 9. AB #21.039 - CARLSBAD RESEARCH CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN - SP 180(H). City Attorney Ron Ball titled the ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-193. approving an amendment to the Carlsbad Research Center Specific Plan (SP 180(H)) on 559 acres of land located westerly of El Camino Real and bisected by both College Boulevard and Faraday Avenue. AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, came fon^/ard to address Council regarding the open house at the Marron Hayes Adobe on November 10, 2012, and the proposed development for the nearby area. Shelley Hayes Caron, Carlsbad, came fon/vard to address Council regarding the history of the Marron Hayes Adobe and Quarry Creek, and the need to preserve the surrounding area. Paige DeCino, Carlsbad, came fon«/ard to address Council regarding the Quarry Creek ecological preserve and requested Council to scale back development in this area. Gloria Cajipe, Oceanside, came fonA/ard to address Council regarding the Kids Playing for Kids concert to be held in Carlsbad on November 9, 2012. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 10. AB # 21.040 - 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Senior Management Analyst Frank Boensch gave the staff report and Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Boensch responded to questions from Council regarding the percentage of funding allocated to operational expenses, overhead and administrative costs. Mayor Hall stated that the following nominations to the Advisory Committee would be made at a future Council Meeting: Mayor Hall - Planning Commission and Senior Commission representatives Mayor Pro-Tem Kulchin - Southeast Quadrant representative Council Member Blackburn - Northwest Quadrant representatiave Council Member Douglas - Southwest Quadrant representative Council Member Packard - Northeast Quadrant representative November 6, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Seeing no-one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-242. accepting comments and adopting the 2013-2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Funding Plan; and, authorizing the distribution of Request for Proposals. AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackbum, Douglas, Packard. NOES: None. 11. AB#21.045 - GOLF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Mayor Hall explained that the public hearing is to hear testimony related to the establishment of the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District, which if established, would raise funds to be used towards efforts to increase golf related ovemight stays in Carlsbad. Assistant City Clerk Karen Kundtz announced that the notice of public hearing and distribution of the resolution of intention was completed in the manner and form as required by law. Finance Department representative Cheryl Gerhardt gave the staff report and Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:40 p.m. The following people spoke in favor of this item: Tim Stripe, representing Grand Pacific Palisades Resort and Sheraton Carlsbad Resort Mark Stiebling, representing Park Hyatt Aviara Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Assistant City Clerk Kundtz announced that no written protests were received by the City Clerk. Since there was no majority protest, Mayor Hall called for a motion to introduce Ordinance CS-184. City Attorney Ron Bali titled the ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-194. establishing the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District (CGLBID), fixing the boundaries thereof, providing for the levy of a business assessment to be paid by hotel businesses in such district and establishing an advisory board. AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas, Packard. NOES: None. November 6, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 12. AB #21.041 - PALOMAR TRANSFER STATION - CUP 260(D). Associate Planner Pam Drew gave the staff report and Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Applicant Neil Moore, General Manager, Palomar Transfer Station, Allied Waste and Public Services, responded to Council regarding the timeline for the expansion. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-243. approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment CUP 260(D) and a retroactive ten-year extension to allow the expansion of the existing transfer station tipping bay structure; collection of universal waste; and, collection of home-generated sharps needles on a site located on the east side of Orion Street between Faraday Avenue and El Camino Real and within Local Facilities Management Zone 5. AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackbum, Douglas, Packard. NOES: None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD. Mayor Hall adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board at 6:50 p.m. with five members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7:50 p.m. with five members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 17. AB #21.028 - APPROVAL OF A RESIDUAL RECEIPTS LOAN. Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain introduced Todd Codle, C&C Development, and Pat Whitaker, Irvine Housing Opportunities, who gave a Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Codle and Ms. Whitaker explained their proposals for Option #1, Rehabilitation Project for 21 existing duplexes, and Option #2, Demolition of existing units and New Construction of approximately 140 units. Council Members discussed the two options, the current and proposed zoning, and the need to secure properties if Option #2 were selected. November 6, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Community and Economic Development Director Gary Barberio addressed questions regarding the timing of the Housing Element updates and Coastal Commission approvals. Ms. Fountain continued with the staff report and Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. She presented the financial analysis and reviewed the details associated with the use of Housing Trust Funds for the proposed project. Council Member Blackburn expressed opposition to Option #1 and support for Option #2. Mayor Pro-Tem Kulchin expressed concerns regarding the timing of the project. Mayor Hall also expressed concerns regarding the time it would take to complete the project. City Attorney Ron Ball suggested the inclusion of a provision in the resolution to set timelines for reviewing the progress of the project. Council Member Packard stated that he could not support either option and was unwilling to commit the requested city funds based on the proposals as presented. His concems included the cost per unit and that there were no assurances that the additional properties would be acquired. Council Member Douglas concurred with Council Member Packard stating that the project was overpriced and that there were no assurances that it could be completed as presented, and in a reasonable timeframe. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted RESOLUTiON NO. 2012-235. approving Option #2, as amended to include an agreed fixed timeline of eighteen months to acquire additional properties, for a residual receipts loan and appropriating housing trust funds to provide financial assistance to the partnership of 0 & C Development and Irvine Housing Opportunities for the acquisition of forty-two rental units to be restricted for low income affordable housing within the northwest quadrant of the city of Carlsbad. AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin and Blackburn. NOES: Council Members Douglas and 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. November 6, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Council Memkjers have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open House hosted by Assemblyman Martin Garrick and Senator Mark Wyland 1910 Palomar Point Way Carlsbad, California Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. Rotary Club of Carlsbad and the Army-Navy Academy Carlsbad Veteran's Day Celebration CHS Football Field, 3557 Lancer Way Carlsbad, California Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 9:30 a.m. City of Carlsbad Business Academy Graduation Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, Califomia Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of November 6, 2012 was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Assistant City Clerk DONNA HERATY Deputy City Clerk