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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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