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Home My WebLink About2013-05-28; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2013 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 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. 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 of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented. Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held on May 7, 2013. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 7, 2013. PRESENTATIONS: Council Member Blackburn presented a proclamation recognizing National Historic Preservation Month to Historic Preservation Commission Members Murray Levy, Joyce Smith, Chris Garcia and Susan Guitierrez. Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson and commission members presented certificates and awards to the winners of the Third Grade Art Contest. 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, Items #1, #2, and Items #4 through #8 as follows: AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. NOES: None. May 28, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #21.236 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-118. accepting a donation from the San Diego North County Lions Club for the purchase of materials for the sight and hearing impaired for the Carlsbad City Library; and, authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. 2. AB #21.237 - ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-119. accepting a Local Assistance Grant Award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Grant Agreement between CDFW and the City; and, directing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate the grant funds. 3. AB #21.238 - APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COASTAL RAIL TRAIL REACH 1 - PROJECT NO. 3455. This item was pulled for discussion. 4. AB #21.239 - APPROVE CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-121. approving the continuation of public hearings set for Street Lighting and Landscaping Districts No. 1 and No. 2 from June 25, 2013 to July 9, 2013. 5. AB #21.240 - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION. INC. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-122. approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. (CFA); and, authorizing the transfer of funds for the portion of the increase to salary and health benefit credits that occurs in Fiscal Year 2012-13. 6. AB #21.241 - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123. approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Carlsbad Police Management Association (CPMA); and. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-124. amending the City's California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Employer Paid Member Contribution for local safety employees represented by the CPMA. May 28, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 7. AB #21.242 - APPROVE CHANGE OF PUBLIC HEARING - STV 11-01. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-125. approving the change of the public hearing date regarding the vacation of a portion of Van Allen Way, from Faraday Avenue to its northerly terminus - STV 11-01, from June 25, 2013 to June 18, 2013. 8. AB #21.243 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of April 30, 2013. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 3. AB #21.238 - APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COASTAL RAIL TRAIL REACH 1 - PROJECT NO. 3455. George Tye, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in opposition to this item stating he believed the construction of a pedestrian/bike trail was a misuse of gas tax funds. Public Works Director Skip Hammann responded and explained that there were two funding sources for the project and that gas tax funds will be used for a roundabout which will increase safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-120. approving and authorizing the appropriation of gas tax funds and the SANDAG Active Transportation Grant for construction of the Coastal Rail Trail Reach 1, Project No. 3455. AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. NOES: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 9. AB #21.244 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOP AT EDINBURGH DRIVE AND GLASGOW DRIVE. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-216. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stops on Edinburgh Drive at its intersection with Glasgow Drive. AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. NOES; None. May 28, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 10. AB #21.245 - INTRODUCE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING PROHIBITION OF MINI- SATELLITE WAGERING. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council introduced and adopted URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. CS- 217. extending Urgency Ordinance No. CS-215 for ten months and 15 days, prohibiting mini-satellite wagering facilities within the City of Carlsbad; and. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-126. issuing a report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition that led to the adoption of Ordinance No. CS- 215 prohibiting mini-satellite wagering. AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. NOES; None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Renee Glotzbach, San Marcos, came forward to address Council regarding victims of the recent tornado, drunk driving and underage alcohol consumption. She suggested that Council consider an alcohol free Oktoberfest. Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to request that Council consider banning solicitors and unwanted throw-away newspapers. Paige DeCino, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council regarding the importance of community gardens. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; Mayor Hall adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:40 p.m. to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors with five Council Members present. RECONVENE; Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:42 p.m. with five Council Members present. May 28, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS; 13. AB #21.246 - APPROVE AGREEMENT. Community and Economic Development Director Kathy Dodson gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk). Ms. Dodson responded to questions from Council regarding the advantages of hiring consultants, the benefits to the City and its residents, and the timeline for these services. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-127. approving a Professional Services Agreement with K. Backus and Associates for higher education consulting services; and; authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate and distribute funds to the Community and Economic Development account. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. NOES: None. 14. AB #21.247 - 2013-14 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. Administrative Services Director Chuck McBride and Finance Manager Helga Stover gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk). The following staff members also participated in the presentation: Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio Community and Economic Development Director Kathy Dodson Public Works Director Skip Hammann Fire Chief Kevin Crawford Police Chief Gary Morrison Parks and Recreation Director Chris Hazeltine Discussion ensued and included the following topics: • Increased capabilities of paramedics, expansion of safety services and state-of-art Police and Fire equipment Analysis and prioritization of park development Infrastructure replacement and contingency funds Sales tax revenue increases Balancing the needs of vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and mass transit Operational assessments Carlsbad Boulevard realignment Real estate strategy May 28, 2013 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Council received the presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk) and concurred to set the public hearing on the 2013-14 operating budget for June 11, 2013. 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, June 6, 2013 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Construction of Carlsbad Desalination Project 4600 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, CA. Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CHS Baccalaureate The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints 1975 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the regular meeting of May 28, 2013 was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. BARBARA ENGLESON City Clerk DONNA HERATY Deputy City Clerk