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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-29; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meetmg) DATE OF MEETING: January 29, 2013 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Blackburn led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard the minutes ofthe following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held on January 8, 2013. Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held on January 8, 2013. Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2013. Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held on January 15, 2013. Mayor Hall pulled Item #19 for discussion. 19. AB #21.120 - APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-030. appointing Barbara Engleson to fill the unexpired term of City Clerk. AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES: None. Ms. Engleson was sworn into office by City Attorney Celia Brewer. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 3 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1, 2 and 4 as follows: AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #21.107 - APPROVE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-025. approving an out-of-state travel request from the police department for one member of its Information Technology staff to attend the 2013 Microsoft Management Summit to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 9 to 12, 2013. 2. AB #21.122 - APPROVE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-031. approving the setting of compensation for the Interim City Attorney. 4. AB #21.109 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's report on City investments as of December 31, 2012. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 3. AB #21.108-APPROVE LOAN DOCUMENTS. Mayor Pro Tem Packard and Council Member Douglas stated that their vote on this item reflected their belief that the proposed residual receipts loan is not a good use of City funds at this time, and reflected their previous vote on the matter. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-026. approving loan documents in the form submitted for a residual receipts loan to provide financial assistance to the partnership of C8iC Development and Irvine Housing Opportunities, known as Harding Street Neighbors LP, for the acquisition of forty-two (42) rental units to be restricted for low income affordable housing within the northwest quadrant of the City of Carisbad; and, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute said documents. AYES: Hall, Wood and Blackburn. NOES: Packard and Douglas. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 5- AB #21.110 - PHASE 11 TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN - ESFERA STREET . Deputy Transportation Director Bryan Jones gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation on Item Nos. 4, 5 and 6, on file in the offlce ofthe City Clerk. Mr. Jones responded to questions from Council regarding community feedback and support for stop signs, installation of stop signs versus speed bumps, and proposed spacing between the stop signs. The following people spoke in support ofthe Traffic Calming Plan for Esfera Street - Roger Price, Carisbad Patrick Gravitt, Carisbad Sandra Gravitt, Carlsbad City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-201. amending the Carisbad Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.28, to require stops on Esfera Street at its two intersections with Piragua Street/Trigo Lane and Fosca Street/Fosca Way. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES; None. 6. AB #21.112 - PHASE 11 TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN - MAGNOLIA AVENUE. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-202. amending the Carisbad Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.28, to require stops on Magnolia Avenue at its two intersections with Adams Street and Grecourt Way. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES; None. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 7. AB #21.113 - PHASE II TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN - LEVANTE STREET. The following people spoke in support of this item - Kim Wolf, Carisbad Noah Wolf, Carisbad Sean Stevens, Carisbad Jessica Fernandes, Carlsbad Desi Gamboa, Carlsbad The following people spoke in opposition to this item - Terri Davis, Carlsbad James Scott, Carlsbad Cat Bailey, Carisbad Deputy Transportation Director Bryan Jones and Lieutenant Marc Reno addressed concerns raised by speakers and questions from Council including police enforcement, initial installation of fewer stop signs or later removal of stop signs, types of roads where stop signs provide the desired outcome, distances between stop signs, and improvements and enhancements on La Costa Avenue. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-203. amending the Carisbad Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.28, to require stops on Levante Street at its seven intersections with Torrejon Place (west), Oviedo Place, Madrilena Way, Galicia Way (east), Primavera Way, Galleon Way, and Estancia Way. AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES; None. 8. AB #21.121 - PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND EXCEPTIONS FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS AND CITY RIGHTS OF WAY. Deputy Transportation Director Bryan Jones gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on flie in the offlce ofthe City Clerk. In response to a question from Mayor Hall, Mr. Jones stated that Carisbad is the last of neighboring jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance to address this issue, and that the proposed restrictions are similar to those of other jurisdictions. Mr. Jones also explained the reasons for the 400 feet proximity to a residence requirement and the 72 hour limit requirement. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 The following people spoke in opposition to the ordinance as proposed - Arthur Sternberg, Carisbad Anita Lewis, Carlsbad Richard Shapiro Juan Ayala Patrick Nahman Larry Hirsh Michael Curtiss Dennis Pinnick Katanja Waldner, Carlsbad Dr. Andreas Pleil, Carisbad John Frusci Laurie Boone, Carisbad, came forward to address Council in support ofthe ordinance. RECESS: Mayor Hall called a recess at 8:02 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Hall reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:12 p.m. with five Council Members present. Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain addressed the issue of homelessness and outlined various services offered, or supported, by the City of Carlsbad. Deputy Transportation Director Bryan Jones responded to questions from speakers regarding condominium residents, noticing and outreach, the current California vehicle code, complaints received by the Police and Transportation Departments, safety concerns, history of this issue, and coastal community surveys that were conducted. Mr. Jones also stated that this ordinance is proposed to be a one year pilot program. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-204. amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.40, to establish rules of conduct regarding the parking of oversized and recreational vehicles on city streets and rights of way. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES: None. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 9. AB #21.114 - RENAME HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-199. amending the Carisbad Municipal Code, Sections 2.40.010, 2.40.060(7), 21.54.140(a) and 21.54.150(a) to change all references to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission to Community Development Commission. AYES; NOES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. 10. AB #21.115 - DEFERRAL OF IDENTIFIED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. CS-200. amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 13 (Sewers), Chapter 13.10; Title 15 (Grading and Drainage), Chapter 15.08; Title 18 (Building Code and Regulations), Chapter 18.42; Title 20 (Subdivisions), Chapter 20.44; Title 21 (Zoning), Chapters 21.85 and 21.90 regarding fees and fee deferrals. AYES; NOES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. PUBUC COMMENT: Paige Decino, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding open space in Carisbad. Ms. Decino presented a video produced bythe Preserve Calavera organization. Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, came forward to address Council regarding the preservation of Quarry Creek and provided 50 nature postcards. The following people came forward to address Council in opposition to the proposed oversized and recreational vehicle ordinance - Richard Shapiro Patrick Nahman January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 PUBUC HEARINGS; 11. AB #21.116 - 2012-2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AMENDMENT. Senior Management Analyst Frank Boensch gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on flie in the offlce ofthe City Clerk. Bobbie Hoder, President, Hospice ofthe North Coast, came forward to address Council regarding the value of a hospice facility in Carisbad to patients and their families. Ms. Hoder thanked staff and the Council for consideration of this item. Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 9:03 p.m. Seeing no-one wished to speak. Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 9:03 p.m. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-027. authorizing the submittal of an amendment to the 2012-2013 Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, authorizing the execution of documents related to the acquisition of property for a hospice home by Hospice of The North Coast. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES; None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNCIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting to the Special Meeting of the Municipal Water District Board at 9:04 p.m. with flve members present. RECONVENE; Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council Meeting at 9:07 p.m. with five Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS; 17. AB #21.118 - ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. City Treasurer Jim Comstock gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on flie in the offlce ofthe City Clerk. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 8 ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council accepted the City Treasurer's annual report on the City's investment portfolio for the flscal year ended June 30, 2012. AYES; NOES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. 18. AB #21.119 - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT Economic Development and Real Estate Manager Kathy Dodson gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on flie in the offlce ofthe City Clerk. Ms. Dodson addressed questions from Council regarding encouraging newly incubated businesses to remain in Carisbad, lease commencement, duration and options, and the estimated time to set up the incubator space. Mr. Joseph Jackson, President and CEO of Bio, Tech, and Beyond, also addressed questions and gave an overview of the proposed project, including projections of the number of companies who will use the space, the anticipated number going to market, levels of membership and membership fees, proposed classes, uses of multi-disciplinary spaces, and possible support from local companies. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-029. approving a lease agreement, effective February 1, 2013, with Bio, Tech, and Beyond LLC for use of city-owned property located at 2351 Faraday Avenue for the purposes of operating a life sciences incubator and community science space; and, authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate funds. AYES: NOES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. PUBUC COMMENT: The following people came forward to address Council in opposition to the proposed oversized and recreational vehicle ordinance - Larry Hirsch Michael Curtiss Ms. D Shelly Caron, Carisbad, came forward to invite Council and residents to attend tours ofthe Marron Adobe, waterfall and Buena Vista valley. Susan Cratty, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding the preservation ofthe Marron Adobe and the surrounding valley. January 29, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 9 Thadd MacNeal, Carisbad, came forward to address Council regarding Friday Night Lights flag football league and fleld time. John Frusci came forward to thank Council for their time listening to all the speakers at the meeting. 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, January 31, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bressi Ranch Boys 8i Girls Club Grand Opening Ceremony Bressi Ranch Clubhouse 2730 Bressi Ranch Way Carisbad, California Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. Mitchell thorp Foundation Annual Run/Walk Thorp Field at Poinsettia Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the regular meeting of January 29, 2013 was adjourned at 9:56 p.m. ^KA^EN Assistant City Clerk DONNA HERATY Deputy City Clerk