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Home My WebLink About2013-02-26; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: February 26, 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 City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Packard 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 ofthe Special Meeting held on February 12, 2013. Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held on February 12, 2013. PRESENTATIONS: Community Coordinator Sue Irey thanked NRG representative Ahmed Haque for NRG's donation in support ofthe CityStuff program. A Smoke Free Star for the City of Carlsbad was presented to Mayor Hall by Erica Phung, American Heart Association representative and Tobacco Free Communities Coalition Chair, Dannah Hasford, Project Coordinator, Vista Community Clinic, and Joe Kellejian representing the American Lung Association, San Diego Chapter. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 through 7 as follows: AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. NOES: None. February 26, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER QF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #21.137 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-043. accepting an in-kind donation from NRG Energy for the continued advancement of the CityStuff program. 2. AB #21.138 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-044. accepting a donation from the Friday Bridge Group in support of the Carlsbad Senior Center; and, authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate the received donation. 3. AB #21.139 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-045. accepting donations from the Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club in support ofthe Opportunity Grant Program and the Parks and Recreation Department; and, directing the Finance Director to appropriate the received donations. 4. AB #21.140 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-046. accepting a grant from San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) Safe San Diego Initiative forthe Carlsbad Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program; and, authorizing the appropriation of grant funds. 5. AB #21.141 - AUTHORIZE THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SOLICIT FOR PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-047. authorizing the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee to carry out the Committee's mandate and proceed with the solicitation of project proposals for funding consideration. 6. AB #21.143 - APPROVE FLOWER FIELDS GRANTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-050. approving two grant requests from CB Ranch Enterprises, a subsidiary of Carltas Company for research projects to ensure long- term productivity ofthe Flower Fields; and, authorizing an appropriation from the Flower Fields funds to pay for the grants. 7. AB #21.144 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's report on City investments as of January 31, 2013. February 26, 2013 Carlsbad City Coundl Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: Francisco Rodriguez, President, Mira Costa Community College, came forward to address Council and provided an update on the college including enrolments, certificate and associate programs, the recent financial audit and its military friendly designation. Roy Sanchez, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding the status of a proposed Chestnut Street Railroad Crossing. Michael Hendrick, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding a railroad crossing at Chestnut Street, neighborhood density and access to beaches and schools from the Barrio area. Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, came forward to address Council regarding Quarry Creek and preserving the panhandle area. Janet Asaro, Carlsbad, came forward to thank Council for the recently adopted smoke free dining ordinance. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. AB #21.142 - HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM - BARRIO - GPA 12-03/GPA 12-04/ZC 12- 02/ZC 12-03/ZCA 12-02/LCPA 12-03. Acting Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. Mr. Barberio responded to questions from Council regarding the term "spot zoning". Coastal Commission approval and timing, density ranges and growth control point, inclusionary and affordable housing negotiations, and the implementation deadline. RECESS: Mayor Hall called a recess at 6:57 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Hall reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:05 p.m. with five Council Members present. Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Roy Sanchez, Carlsbad, expressed his agreement with improving the Barrio area but was concerned about the proposed increase in relation to areas that are commercially zoned. February 26, 2013 Carisbad City Coundl Meeting Page 4 Ofelia Escobedo, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in opposition to increasing density in the Barrio neighborhood. Cindi Vigne, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in opposition to any changes that would alter the personality and feel of the Barrio area. Daniel Chalfant, Escondido, stated that, as a potential investor in the Barrio area, he was in favor of revitalization but was opposed to the density level proposed. Renee Huston, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in opposition to increasing density because ofthe impact on traffic. Sicorro Rodriguez Anderson, Carlsbad, spoke in favor ofthis item. She stated she was in favor of increasing the number of affordable housing units and improvements to existing properties. Gary Neesim, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in favor ofthis item as he believed it would allow significant development to occur in the Barrio area. Sherry Alvarado, Carlsbad, spoke in support ofthe City growing and increased density but asked that the City assess the safety of pedestrian crossings in this area. Gil Alvarado, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in support ofthis item. He thanked staff and suggested that the walkability score for Carlsbad be evaluated for improvement. Mario Monroy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding the safety concerns of several residents that were being addressed by the Housing and Neighborhood Services Director and City Traffic Engineer in relation to lighting and other street improvements. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council: Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-048. approving 1) an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 2005-2010 Carlsbad Housing Element, 2) an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element to create the Residential R-30 Land Use Designation, 3) an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map and official Open Space and Conservation Map, and 4) an amendment to the Local Coastal Program Land Use Map and Zoning Map, said map amendments implement Housing Element Program 2.1 within the Barrio area, which is generally located north of Tamarack Avenue, south of Oak Avenue, east ofthe railroad, and west of Interstate 5; and February 26, 2013 Carlsbad City Coundl Meeting Page 5 Introduced the following ordinances as titled by City Attorney Celia Brewer: ORDINANCE NO. CS-205. amending Section 21.05.030 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zoning Map) by changing the zoning on various properties throughout the Barrio, which is generally located north of Tamarack Avenue, south of Oak Avenue, east of the railroad and west of Interstate 5; ORDINANCE NO. CS-206. amending Section 21.90.045 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding a reference to the density range for the R-30 Residential Land Use designation and amending Section 21.05.030 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zoning Map) by changing the zoning on various properties throughout the Barrio, which is generally located north of Tamarack Avenue, south of Oak Avenue, east of the railroad and west of Interstate 5. AYES: NOES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. 9. AB #21.145 - ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY. Senior Engineer Marshall Plantz gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 8:12 p.m. Seeing no-one wished to speak. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-049. approving the City of Carlsbad Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan for public rights of way. AYES: NOES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD. Mayor Hall adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting ofthe Carlsbad City Council and the Public Financing Authority Board at 8:13 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING: Mayor Hall reconvened the Carlsbad City Council meeting at 8:14 p.m. with five members present. February 26, 2013 Carlsbad City Coundl Meeting Page 6 PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council met in closed session at 4:00 p.m. in order to consider two items. As to the real property negotiations with Westfield at the Plaza Camino Real parking lot, the Council gave directions as to what it felt was in the best interests ofthe citizens of Carlsbad. There was no final action taken. That will be reported at a future meeting when final action is taken. As to the appointment of a City Manager and the evaluation of the Interim City Manager, Mayor Hall announced that Council will be reconvening the closed session following adjournment ofthis 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: Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. NCTD Annual Board Retreat San Marcos Community Center 3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, California. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the regular meeting of February 26, 2013 was adjourned to the Carlsbad City Council Special Meeting at 8:18 p.m. BARBARA ENGLESON City Clerk DONNA HERATY Deputy City Clerk