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MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: December 4, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, the minutes ofthe following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held November 6, 2012.
Minutes ofthe Joint Special Meeting held November 6, 2012.
Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held November 6, 2012.
Minutes ofthe Special Meetings held November 13, 2012.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation to Council Member Blackburn from KidFit USA.
Jeff Brown, Athletic Director for KidFit USA presented a plaque to Council Member
Blackburn in recognition of his charitable contributions to this organization.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Hall announced that City Council met in closed session on December 4, 2012 at
9:00 a.m. in order to discuss three pending items. First, Council interviewed candidates
for City Attorney. The second item was regarding real property located at the Westfield
Plaza and the third item was regarding California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
proceedings. The City Council directed the City Attorney in ways it felt was in the best
interest of the City and its citizens but took no final action, and will be reported on at a
future meeting when final action occurs.
December 4, 2012 Carlsbad City Council Meeting
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
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1. AB #21.061- AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Glenn Bernard of Carlsbad expressed his concerns that he was not able to view
Ordinance No. CS-195, and requested that Council keep the business ofthe City open
and transparent.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-195. amending the Carlsbad
Municipal Code, Chapter 1.20, regarding regular and special
City Council meetings; and requirements for posting
agendas.
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
2. AB #21.062 - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - ZCA 10-06(A)/LCPA 10-
05(A).
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-196. approving an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance (ZCA10-06(A)), ofthe Carlsbad Municipal
Code, Chapter 21.87, accepting and administering the
Coastal Commission's suggested modifications to the City's
Local Coastal Program (LCPA 10-05(A)).
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gloria Carranza of Carlsbad thanked Council for the proclamation given to her in
recognition of her service on the MiraCosta College Governing Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.. AB #21.063 - ROBERTSON RANCH WEST VILLAGE - GPA 11-07/MP 02-03(0.
Senior Planner Christer Westman gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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Mayor Hall asked if the local farmers stand (now in existence) would still continue.
Mr. Westman replied that a farmers market has been identified in the plan.
Mayor Hall stated he would like to have the undeveloped commercial parcels identified
by placing signage on the properties.
Matt Fausett, representing Shapell Homes the applicant, came fonA/ard stating he and
his team were available to answer any questions Council may have and gave a brief
presentation.
Mayor Hall clarified with Mr. Fausett that gated streets will remain under the control of
the Homeowners Association.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Jill Agosti of Carlsbad gave Council a PowerPoint presentation speaking on behalf of
several residents in the Colony. She thanked Council for encouraging Shapell Homes to
work with residents that would be impacted by new development near their homes. Ms.
Agosti requested assistance from Council to add a condition to the project to change
the intersection of Glasgow and Edinburgh from two-way stops to all-way stops. She
cited that there have been several accidents and residents are concerned that
additional traffic from the new development will make this intersection more hazardous.
Harold Stidolph came fonA/ard stating that he owns property that will be impacted by the
widening of El Camino Real. He said he was concerned about storm water runoff from
the watersheds that may flood part of his property in certain circumstances. Mr.
Stidolph also said he has been in discussion with city staff and the developer regarding
the new plans and procedures regarding these issues and although a resolution has not
yet been reached, a working relationship has been established.
Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 6:49 p.m.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Mr. Ball explained that any additional stop
signs required at the intersection of Edinburgh and Glasgow should be determined and
recommended by the Traffic Safety Commission; however, Council could condition the
developer to fund additional stop signs if it is determined they are warranted.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Senior Civil Engineer Jeremy Riddle
explained that new engineering standards are in place and will be required in the new
development and the El Camino Real Road widening project. These include the use
use of bio retention soils that hold and contain water and possibly a basin or facility
could also be installed that will slow water runoff. Mr. Riddle also said that a series of
rip rap controls will be used to address the runoff concerns Mr. Stidolph has with his
property along El Camino Real.
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At the request of Mayor Hall, City Attorney Ron Ball provided the following conditions to
be included into Section II of Ordinance No. CS-197: "including an additional condition
that the developer shall post appropriate signage and it shall be placed on the
commercial parcels if they're developed after the residential parcels to the satisfaction
of the city planner; and, provided further that the developer will fund future stop signs at
the intersection of Glasgow and Edinburgh if determined appropriate by the City Council
after consideration and recommendation by the Traffic Safety Commission within five
years."
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-197. adopting a Master Plan
Amendment, MP 02-03(C), to modify the configurations of
planning areas, modify land uses and modify future
development standards within the previously approved
Robertson Ranch Master Plan for the West Village on
201.37 acres of land located north of El Camino Real, south
of Tamarack Avenue and west of Cannon Road in Local
Facilities Management Zone 14 as amended to include the
following conditions in Section II: "including an additional
condition that the developer shall post appropriate signage
and it shall be placed on the commercial parcels if they're
developed after the residential parcels to the satisfaction of
the city planner; and, provided further that the developer will
fund future stop signs at the intersection of Glasgow and
Edinburgh if determined appropriate by the City Council after
consideration and recommendation by the Traffic Safety
Commission within five years."; and,
adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2012-264. adopting a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program for the General Plan Amendment
GPA 11-07, Master Plan Amendment MP 02-03C, Vesting
Tentative Tract Map CT 11-01, Hillside Development Permit
HDP 11-01, Special Use Permit SUP 11-02, and Habitat
Management Plan Permit HMP 11-03 on 201.37 acres of
land located north of El Camino Real, south of Tamarack
Avenue and west of Cannon Road in Local Facilities
Management Zone 14.
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard. '
NOES: None.
4. AB #21.064 - PALOMAR PLACE RETAIL CENTER - CUP 12-08/CDP 12-14.
Planner Shannon Wernecke gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
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Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak. Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-265. approving a Conditional Use
Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow for a 2,816
square foot expansion to an existing 5,263 square foot
commercial building formerly occupied by Pat and Oscars;
and, the construction of a 7,261 square foot freestanding
commercial building on a 1.75 acre parcel located on the
southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and Armada
Drive, within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal
Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
5. AB #21.065 - MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES GRADING PROGRAM - MCA 12-04.
Senior Management Analyst Michele Masterson gave the staff report and PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-198. amending the Carlsbad
Municipal Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.02, to adopt by reference
Sections 61.101 through 61.115 of Chapter 1, Division 1,
Title 6 ofthe San Diego County Code of Regulatory
Ordinances regarding a Mobile Food Facilities Grading
Program.
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall recessed the City Council meeting at 7:22 p.m. with five council members
present.
RECONVENE:
Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:29 p.m. with five council members
present.
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ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY
COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD
Mayor Hall adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting ofthe City Council and Public
Financing Authority Board at 7:29 p.m. with five council members present.
RECONVENE:
Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:48 p.m. with five council members
present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
8. AB #21.068 - REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain and Management
Analyst Courtney Enriquez gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in
the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Ms. Fountain stated that the proposed travel
cost language was followed but had not been formalized into the policy.
Council Member Douglas clarified that the grant covers students and coaches for travel
expenses but chaperones and additional personnel are not covered.
Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin requested clarification about the location of a school and its
students to be awarded a winning team grant.
Ms. Fountain explained that the current policy only allows teams that has 90% of its
members as Carlsbad residents to be eligible for a grant. She added that due to some
concerns for school teams physically located in Carlsbad but not meeting the residency
requirement, it was decided to propose an amendment to the policy that also allows a
team participating on behalf of a local school, either public or private, that is physically
located within the boundaries of the City of Carlsbad to be eligible for a winning team
grant.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Ms. Enriquez clarified that if an organization
requests a spirit grant for funding and in-kind services, staff would direct the
organization to a different type of grant.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-267. approving amendments to
Council Policy No. 51 regarding Community Activity Funding
in order to address some inconsistencies, clarify the criteria
and eligibility of events/programs/projects, and to better
define the intent or purpose for the program.
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
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9. AB #21.067 - PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-268. appointing Marty Montgomery
to the Planning Commission.
AYES: Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be
participating in the following events:
Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.
City of Carlsbad Employee Holiday Breakfast & Sen/ice Award Recognition
Carlsbad Sheraton Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad
Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
City Attorney Ron Ball's Retirement Event
Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2012 was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
» / JNE M.iyVOpD, CMC
City Clerk