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MEETING OF; CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: April 2, 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, Douglas.
Absent: None.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION;
Father Doran Stambaugh of St. Michael's By the Sea Church gave the legislative invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE;
Mayor Pro Tem Packard led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Council Member Wood presented a proclamation to Ubrary and Cultural Arts Director Heather
Pizzuto in recognition of National Library Week and the Carlsbad Reads Together program.
Mayor Hall presented a proclamation to Parks and Recreation Tree Supervisor/City Arborist in
recognition of National Arbor Week. Mr. Bliss made some brief comments and stated that the
City of Carlsbad has won a Tree City USA award for the ninth time.
Council Member Keith Blackburn presented a proclamation to Legoland General Manager
Peter Ronchetti in recognition of Celebrate Carlsbad Day at Legoland. Carlsbad Educational
Foundation Chief Executive Officer Valin Brown expressed their appreciation for Legoland's
generous support of the Foundation.
Council Member Douglas presented a proclamation to Community Volunteer Coordinator Sue
Irey in recognition of National Volunteer Recognition Week. Ms. Irey was also recognized as
recipient of the 2012 Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award for the County of San Diego.
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CONSENT CALENDAR;
ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #6 as follows:
AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, 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 #21.175 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION IN SUPPORT OF 2013 TEEN SCENE SPECIAL
EVENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-074. accepting donations of products and in-
kind services from various community vendors and organizations in support of the Parks
and Recreation Department 2013 Teen Scene event.
2- AB #21.176 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION IN SUPPORT OF THE SENIOR CENTER.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-075. accepting a donation from KoKo Beach
Restaurant in support of the senior center; and, authorizing the finance director to
appropriate the funds.
Resolution No. 2013-075.
3. AB #21.177 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POUCE VEHICLES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-076, authorizing the purchase of eight
replacement police patrol sedans from Bob Stall Chevrolet. Resolution No. 2013-076.
4. AB #21.178 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NOS. 6608. 6021 AND 6001.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-077. accepting the construction of the
Northwest Quadrant Storm Drain Improvement Program, Concrete Repair Work and
Pavement Management Program (Roosevelt Street and Madison Street) as complete;
and, directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in
accordance with state laws and city ordinances.
5. AB #21.179 - APPROVE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-078. approving an out-of-state travel request
for the Parks and Recreation Director to attend the Transforming Local Government
(TLG) Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from April 9 to April 12, 2013.
6. AB #21.180 - APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-079. approving administrative amendments to
the Carlsbad Transnet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for fiscal years
2012-2013 through 2016-2017.
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
7. AB #21.181 - ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ON LAS FLORES DRIVE AT PIO PICO
DRIVE .
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance
ACTION;
AYES;
NOES;
ABSENT:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-210. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code to require all-way stop controls on Las
Flores Drive at its intersection with Pio Pico Drive.
Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
None.
None.
8. AB #21.182 - REVISE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION.
Engineering Manager Glen Van Peski gave the staff report and presented the PowerPoint
presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Following questions from Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Mr. Van Peski clarified some of the
provisions regarding homeowners, owners/occupants and prohibition of construction work on
holidays.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-211. amending Title 1-General Provisions,
Title 8 - Public Peace, Morals and Safety, and Title 15 - Grading and
Drainage, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to revise the regulations
affecting hours of construction.
AYES: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBUC COMMENT;
Don Christianson, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding the City sponsored
Envision Carlsbad's community vision statement.
Margaret Sullivan, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding affordable housing and
the lack of access to public transportation in the proposed Quarry Creek project area.
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Peter MacLaggan, representing Poseidon Resources Corporation, gave a brief update on the
Carlsbad Desalination Plant project, pipeline construction, community outreach, the number of
employees now working in the City of Carlsbad and construction hours.
PUBUC HEARINGS;
Item #9 was continued from the March 26, 2013, City Council Meeting.
9. AB #21.173 - QUARRY CREEK MASTER PLAN (EIRil-02/GPA 11-09/ZC 11-04/MP 10-
01/LFMP 87-25/CT 11-04) AND APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR CT 11-04.
City Attorney Celia Brewer stated that public testimony was closed on this item at the City
Council meeting of March 26, 2013, and that the record will be amended to include all
documentation, correspondence and comments received to date.
Senior Planner Van Lynch introduced Mike Hogan, legal counsel for the City of Carlsbad, who
stated that, after review of oral and written comments and correspondence received, two
additional issues were identified and addressed -
• Clarification of the performance standards and mitigation measures for biological
resources relating to the preserve management plan.
• Requirements of landscape screening to reduce impacts on the viewshed from the
Marron Adobe.
Mr. Hogan stated that any significant new information, as defined by CEQA guidelines, had not
been identified that would require recirculation of the Environmental Impact Report.
Following questions from Council Member Douglas, Fire Department Operations Chief Chris
Heiser and Police Chief Gary Morrison addressed the issues of emergency response for the
project area.
Engineering Manager Glen Van Peski and Mr. Lynch addressed questions from Council
regarding traffic analysis, various views in and around the project area, the P5 area provision as
a trail head and water detention basin in the master plan, the landscape design process, and
the incorporation of the conditions requested by the City of Oceanside.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain and City Planner Don Neu
responded to questions from Council regarding affordable housing units and land obligations.
State mandates, possible penalties. Housing Element commitments, quadrant dwelling unit
limits, and household income levels.
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Council members gave their comments on the overall project, and on each of the proposed
revisions to the Quarry Creek Master Plan.
Mayor Hall stated that he believes this project meets, or exceeds, all of the rigorous
development standards set by Envision Carlsbad. He emphasized the importance of supporting
the area's heritage and the long term care of the adobe, and the difficulty in defining and
regulating the term "view".
Council members showed their support and/or opposition for each of the proposed revisions
to the Quarry Creek Master Plan - remove Planning Areas R-5 and P-5 at the western most
portion of the property and set the number of dwelling units; move Planning Area P-5 westerly
of Planning Area R-4; require a pedestrian trail connection to Simsbury Court; remove the
Craftsman and European Country architectural styles and require all permitted architectural
styles to be compatible with an early California or Spanish Colonial style; eliminate the
allowance for tandem parking; and, limit the maximum number of stories to two on the first
row of lots fronting Street "A" within the panhandle area.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-071. certifying an Environmental Impact
Report EIR 11-02, adopting the Candidate Findings of Fact, the
Statement of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, approving a General Plan
Amendment GPA 11-09 to amend the Land Use, Circulation and
Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan from
Residential Low-Medium Density (RLM, 0-4 DU/AC) to Residential
Medium High Density (RMH, 8-15 DU/AC), Residential High Density
(RH, 15-23 DU/AC), Community Facilities (CF) and the redistribution
of Open Space (OS), the elimination of a portion of Marron Road as
a circulation element roadway, and approving a Local Facilities
Management Plan LFMP 25 for the Quarry Creek Master Plan
project on 156 acres of land generally located south of Haymar
Drive and west of College Boulevard in the northeast quadrant of
the City in local Facilities Management Zone 25; as amended,
to include the Errata Sheet dated April 2, 2013, revise Finding
Number 2A, that the proposed boundaries of acreage designated
as Open Space in the Quarry Creek Master Plan be increased from
44.1 acres to 98.1 acres, replace Exhibit GPA 11-09 with Option (d)
as presented. Condition Number 3 of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 6937 as revised.
AYES; Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-209. approving the Quarry Creek Master Plan,
MP 10-01 on 156 acres generally located south of Haymar Drive and
west of College Boulevard in the northeast quadrant of the City in
Local Facilities Management Zone 25; as amended,
to limit the number of dwelling units to 656; remove Planning Area
R-5; remove Planning Area P-5; move Planning Area P-5 westerly of
Planning Area R-4 per the reduced development alternative in EIR
11-02; require a pedestrian trail connection to Simsbury Court, but
no trail head; include tandem parking;
AYES; Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-208, amending Section 21.05.030 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zoning Map) by changing the zoning from
Industrial (M) and One Family Residential, 10,000 square foot
minimum lot size (R-1-10,000) to Planned Community (PC) on
property generally located south of Haymar Drive and west of
College Boulevard in the northeast quadrant of the City in Local
Facilities Management Zone 25.
AYES: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-072. granting an appeal and modifying the
decision of the Planning Commission to approve Carlsbad Vesting
Tract Map Number 11-04 for the Master Plan project on 156 acres
of land generally located south of Haymar Drive and west of College
Boulevard in the northeast quadrant of the City in Local Facilities
Management Zone 25; as amended,
to approve removal of 363 affordable excess dwelling units from the
excess dwelling bank, and that 93.1 acres be set aside as open
space.
AYES; Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT; None.
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RECESS:
Mayor Hall called a recess at 8:20 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Hall reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:29 p.m. with five Council Members present.
10. AB #21. 183 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES ORDINANCE - ZCA 09-01(A)/LPCA 09-01(A).
Principal Planner Chris DeCerbo gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 8:31 p.m.
Seeing no-one wished to speak. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 8:33 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-212. approving Zone Code Amendment (ZCA
09-01) and Local Coastal Plan Amendment (LCPA 09-01(A)) to
modify the standards in Municipal Code Chapter 21.48
(Nonconforming Buildings and Uses), and thereby accepting and
administering the California Coastal Commission's suggested
modifications to LCPA 09-01.
AYES; Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT; None.
11. AB #21.184 - 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Housing Analyst Frank Boensch gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
Mr. Boensch stated that priority is given to organizations that provide services to the largest
numberof Carlsbad residents.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
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The following people came forward to give brief statements regarding their organizations -
Ray Teran, representing Casa de Amparo
Pamela Desanto, representing Interfaith Coastal Services
Habitat for Humanity representative
Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
ACTION: City Council accepted comments on the housing and community
development needs of lower income households within the City
of Carlsbad; and, accepted comments on the various proposals
that have been submitted for funding under the City of Carlsbad's
2013-2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnership.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the City of Carlsbad Community Development
Commission at 8:50 p.m. with five members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council Meeting at 9:05 p.m. with five members present
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, April 4, 2013 - 11:30 a.m.
Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors Luncheon
The Crossings at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings Drive
Carlsbad, CA
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Friday, April 5, 2013 - 9:00 a.m.
Legoland Hotel Grand Opening
Legoland California Resort
One Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Senior Commission Volunteer Recognition Event
Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 12, 2013
Transforming Local Government Conference
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Meeting
Faraday Administration Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad. CA
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 5:30 p.m.
Carlsbad Citizens' Academy Graduation
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Celebrate Carlsbad Day
Legoland California Resort
One Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT;
By proper motion, the regular meeting of April 2, 2013 was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
DADDADA P\\rZ\ CCOM f^ BARBARA ENGLESON
City Clerk
DONNA HERATY
Deputy City Clerk