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MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
(Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: July 9, 2013
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbaci, 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, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas.
Absent: Council Member Packard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Eagle Scout Ben Schafer led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, the minutes of the following meetings were unanimously
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held on June 11, 2013.
Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2013.
Minutes ofthe Joint Special Meetings held on June 18, 2013.
Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held on June 18, 2013.
PRESENTATIONS:
Council Member Wood presented a proclamation to Parks and Recreation Commission representative
and Senior Commission Chairperson Dr. David Tweedy in recognition of July 2013 as Parks and Recreation
Month.
Recreation Supervisor Rachel Shay came forward to promote the 32"^^ Carlsbad Triathlon and Wellness
Weekend.
Council Member Blackburn presented a proclamation to Eagle Scout Ben Schafer in recognition of his
leadership and contribution to the Citywide Trails Project.
Mayor Hall presented a proclamation to Bobbie Hoder, President of Board of Directors of Hospice ofthe
North Coast, in recognition ofthe opening of Pacifica House.
Council Member Douglas presented a proclamation in recognition of Citizens' Science Day to Bio, Tech
and Beyond Co-Founder Kevin Lustig.
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Library and Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto thanked Friends of the Library President Pat Roberts
for their donation and pledge of additional support.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council affirmed the action of the
Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #13 as follows:
AYES: Hall, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this meeting.
1. AB #21.278 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-162. accepting a donation from the Friends ofthe
Carlsbad Library and a pledge of additional support to augment the purchase of materials and
continuation of programs; and, authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate
received funds into the Library and Cultural Arts Operating Budget.
2. AB #21.279 - APPROVE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO REQUEST EMPLOYER DISBURSEMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-163. approving the delegation of authority to the City
Manager and Administrative Services Director to request employer disbursements from the
CalPERS Other Post Employment Prefunding Plan.
3. AB #21.280 - APPROVE REVISED UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-164. approving a revision in the salary schedule for
unclassified employees.
4. AB #21.281 - APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-165. approving out of state travel for city staff to attend
the Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) National Conference in Boston, MA from
August 4-6, 2013.
5. AB #21.282 - ESTABLISH SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FY 2013-14.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-166. establishing the Fiscal Year 2013-14 special taxes for
Community Facilities District No. 1; and, directing calculation ofthe installment ofthe annual
special tax for each parcel within the District and provide a list of those special taxes to the Auditor
ofthe County.
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6. AB #21.283 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 6002.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-167. accepting the construction of the Lincoln Street and
Pine Avenue Improvements as complete; and, authorizing the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion, Project No. 6002.
7. AB #21.284 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 6001-12SS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-168. accepting the construction of the 2012 Slurry Seal
Project as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release
bonds in accordance with state laws and city ordinances. Project No. 6001-12SS.
8. AB #21.285 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NOS. 6013 and 6021.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-169. accepting the construction ofthe 2012 Concrete
Replacement Project Nos. 6013 and 6021 as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record a
Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with state laws and city ordinances.
9. AB #21.286 - APPROVE GRANT DEEDS OF EASEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 3957.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-170. approving and authorizing Grant Deeds of Easements
from various property owners for the El Camino Real Widening Project from Tamarack Avenue to
Chestnut Avenue, Project 3957; and, directing the City Clerk to record the Deeds; and, authorizing
payments to the property owners after recordation ofthe easements.
10. AB #21.287 - SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT - STV 11-03.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-171. summarily vacating a portion of an easement for
drainage, general utility and access within the Aviara Project, northerly of Hummingbird Road and
easterly of Dove Street, STV 11-03; and, directing the City Clerk to record this resolution.
11. AB #21.288 - ADOPT ANNUAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-172. adopting the annual benefit assessments for the
Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1.
12. AB #21.289 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT 38661.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-173. approving the plans and specifications for the
construction ofthe Lake Calavera Trails Boardwalk and Wetland Restoration Project, Project No.
38661; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
13. AB #21.290 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of May 31, 2013.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
14. AB #21.291 - AMEND THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TAXICABS.
Lieutenant Kelly Cain gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office ofthe City
Clerk).
Lt. Cain responded to questions from Council regarding taxicab rates and certifications.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-218. amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code,
Chapter 5.20, related to taxicabs.
AYES: Hall, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
PUBUC COMMENT:
Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in support of Westfield Carlsbad, Alga Norte Park,
and the science incubator. Mr. Meier requested restrictions on solicitors within the City, particularly in
the south east quadrant.
Item #19 was moved to follow Public Comment
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
19. AB #21.296 - SANDAG SAN DIEGO FORWARD PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESULTS.
SANDAG representative Elisa Arias gave the report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office
of the City Clerk).
Council concurred to accept the survey results.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
15. AB #21.292 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1.
16. AB #21.293 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 2.
Senior Accountant Roxanne Muhlmeister gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file
in the office ofthe City Clerk).
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Ms. Muhlmeister responded to questions from Council Member Blackburn regarding the shortfall of
funds in District No. 1, stating that approval of the voters would be required to increase the taxes in
District No. 1, or to combine the districts so that no subsidies were required. Mr. Blackburn requested
that alternatives to this issue be addressed again by staff in the future.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Seeing no-one wishing to speak. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-174. confirming the diagram and assessment and
providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and
Landscaping District No. 1; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-175. confirming the diagram and assessment and
providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and
Landscaping District No. 2.
AYES: Hall, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
17. AB #21.294 - WESTFIELD CARLSBAD.
Associate Planner Jason Goff gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office ofthe
City Clerk).
Environmental Consultant Ms. Kim Beranek, Senior Project Manager, Helix Environmental Planning,
gave a brief overview of the Environmental Impact Report and was available to assist staff with any
technical questions from Council.
Applicant Jerry Engen, Senior Vice President of Development, Westfield, presented a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the office ofthe City Clerk).
Discussion ensued regarding police communication within the mall, partnership marketing signage,
timeline for completion, the amount of investment by Westfield, the content of retail spaces and tenant
mix, community demographics, shopper surveys, market studies and consumer trends, latest trends in
retail and the mall business, safety and lighting.
Mr. Engen agreed to work directly with the police department regarding their location and
communication requirements.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
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Everett DeLano, representing North County Advocates, came forward to address Council regarding the
Environmental Impact Report, baseline conditions, smart growth and potential residential uses. He stated
that the Environmental Impact Report should analyze options for the implementation of the housing
element.
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calaverra, came forward to address Council regarding various
environment issues including smart growth, pedestrian connections, consideration of future trail
connections and a buffer to the creek, increase of traffic and greenhouse gases, and protecting open
space for future generations. Ms. Nygaard also spoke about affordable housing and the housing element.
The following people came forward to speak in support ofthe project -
Carlton Lund, representing the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Durnan, Carlsbad
Deb Bedow, Carlsbad
Mr. Engel addressed the issue of smart growth and explained that an applicant's proposal for housing
would be required to enable a study to be included as part of the Environmental Impact Report. He also
agreed to look at possible programs that may be employed to reduce single occupant vehicles and traffic
during peak times.
Matrix Environmental President Stephanie Eyestone-Jones and Neal Maguire, Attorney, Alston & Bird
were in attendance for questions.
Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Council concurred that more detail was required regarding signage prior to approval, and that the
ordinance be amended accordingly.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance, as amended.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-219. approving the Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan, SP
09-01 on approximately 77.5 acres of land within the existing Plaza Camino
Real Shopping Center generally located west of El Camino Real and bisected
by Marron Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 1, amended as follows:
1. That the findings and conditions ofthe Planning Commission in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 6982 shall also constitute the findings and
conditions of the City Council, except Condition No. 10 shall be removed;
and,
2. The Specific Plan shall be revised to require that a detailed sign program
for Westfield Carlsbad be prepared subject to the approval ofthe City
Council prior to the construction and/or installation of any new signs. Any
subsequent amendments shall be to the satisfaction ofthe City Planner.
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Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-176. certifying an Environmental
Impact Report EIR 02-02, adopting the Candidate Findings of Fact and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Site
Development Plan SDP 09-04 for the demolition, reconfiguration, and/or
reconstruction of approximately 225,631 square foot of existing gross
leasable area of regional shopping center uses within the existing Plaza
Camino Real Shopping Center generally located west of El Camino Real and
bisected by Marron Road in the Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
AYES: Hall, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 8:38 p.m.
RECONVENE:
Mayor Hall reconvened the City Council meeting with four Council members present at 8:43 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
18. AB #21.295 - REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT NO. 43. EXCESS DWELLING UNITS.
Senior Planner Scott Donnell gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of
the City Clerk).
Mr. Donnell responded to questions from Council regarding the growth management control point,
inclusionary housing standards, multi-family housing units, and exceptions which enable inclusionary
housing projects to be applied to rental housing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-177. approving revisions to City Council Policy
Statement No. 43 regarding the number and allocation of excess dwelling
units.
AYES: Hall, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Packard.
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20. AB #21.297 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE.
Public Works Director Skip Hammann introduced Frank Belack, San Diego County Water Authority Deputy
General Manager.
Mr. Belack gave updates on pipe production, pipe standards, alignment ofthe pipeline, the west end of
the project, pipelines attached to the Cannon Road bridge, appearance ofthe bridge, a proposed tunnel
to Faraday Avenue, restrictions of the Habitat Management Plan, and pits at either end of the tunnel (at
Cannon Road and Faraday Avenue) that will require permits.
Poseidon Resources Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan also provided updates on the project with a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk).
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:
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pacifica House Ribbon Cutting
4411 Park Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bio, Tech and Beyond Life Sciences Incubator Ribbon Cutting
Faraday Administration Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Meeting
Faraday Administration Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Citizens of the Year Event
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 9, 2013 was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
BARBARA ENGLESON
City Clerk
DONNA HERATY
Deputy City Clerk