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Home My WebLink About2014-02-11; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: February 11,2014 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chamber, 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 Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, the minutes of the following meeting were approved as presented. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 28, 2014. PRESENTATION: Mayor Pro Tem Packard presented a Proclamation to Heather Pizzuto, Library and Cultural Arts Director in recognition of the 10th Anniversary of "Carlsbad Reads Together." CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items 1 and 2 as follows: AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. February 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. AB #21,500 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR THE VISTA LA COSTA PROJECT, CT 12-06, LOCATED AT 7547 GIBRALTAR STREET. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-023, approving the Final Map for the Vista La Costa project, CT 12-06, located at 7547 Gibraltar Street; and, authorizing the City Clerk to record said map in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego. 2. AB #21,501 - APPROVAL OF THE REVISED HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE RETIRED ANNUITIANT POLICE OFFICER AND THE AQUATICS PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-24, approving the revised Hourly Salary Schedule. PUBUC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION; City Attorney Celia Brewer reported that regarding the Special meeting held February 11, 2014, there was nothing to report. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 3. AB #21,502 - AMENDMENT OF TITLE 6, HEALTH AND SANITATION, OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 6.10 AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED, UNUSED AND EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BY USE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP BOXES. City Attorney Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard Council adopted Ordinance No. CS-240, amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 6, Health and Sanitation, by addition of Chapter 6.10, authorizing the collection and disposal of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs by use of prescription drug drop boxes. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn NOES; None. PUBUC COMMENT: Mary LeBlanc provided Council a petition signed by 384 people requesting Poinsettia Park be designated as a dog park. Major General Art Bartell, the new President of the Army and Navy Academy shared his appreciation for the partnership with the City. February 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS; 4. AB #21,503 - PRESENTATION FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGARDING THE MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT FEASIBIUTY STUDY FOR POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO RUNWAY. Interim Community and Economic Development Director Glen Van Peski, introduced Peter Drinkwater, Director of Airports, Department of Public Works, County of San Diego; Leann Carmichael, LUEG Program Manager, Environmental Service Unit, County of San Diego; Vince Hourigan, Consultant, KImley Horn and Associates, Inc. who provided the PowerPoint Presentation. Council Member Blackburn was concerned that this may be encouraging more corporate jets to land and fly out of McClellan-Palomar Airport. Mr. Drinkwater responded that carriers are encouraged not to fly after 10 pm and not before 7 am. Speaker in Opposition: Ray Bender ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council concurred to accept and file report. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn NOES; None. 5. AB #21,504 - CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON CORPORATE MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS. Tina Ray, Communications Manager presented a PowerPoint Presentation providing examples of ways the City can partner with corporations. Opportunities could include naming parks, facilities, and buildings. Community character and image will be considered while exploring sponsorship and vendors. Key points of the policy are partnerships negotiated under this policy only, not friends groups and honorary type programs. All partnerships would come before the City Council for approval. There were no public speakers for this item. ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-025, a policy on corporate marketing partnerships. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn NOES; None. February 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 6. AB #21,505 - NAMING OF THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AT CALAVERA HILLS COMMUNITY PARK. Special Projects Manager Mick Calarco introduced Gretchen Ashton, Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative, who made a presentation to Council. There were no public speakers for this item. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-026, approving the name of the Community Garden at Calavera Hills Community Park as, Calavera School house Community Garden. AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn NOES; None. Moyor Hall recessed the meeting ot 6:57 p.m., meeting reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with oil Council Members present. 7. AB #21,506 - ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER FARRAH DOUGLAS. There were no public speakers for this item. Mayor Hall announced the item. Council Member Wood volunteered to sit on Mrs. Douglas regional boards, Buena Vista Lagoon JPC, and SANDAG Board of Directors. The options available to Council were described by City Attorney Brewer. Option #2 to call for Special Election to complete the term until November at the cost of $400,000-$500,000, or Option #1 which would be to appoint a Council Member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of Council Member Douglas' term. A suggested timeline was given to the Council outlining the application, interview and appointment process. Mayor Pro Tem Packard finds we have a parallel situation of selecting a new City Manager at the same time as we are selecting a new Council Member and feels the appointee should have the opportunity to be included in the selection of the new City Manager. He would like to accelerate the process to appoint and slow the City Manager appointment process to allow time in between appointments. Council Member Wood likes the outlined option giving time to make a selection for the appointee. Council Member Blackburn would like to take the time to make the appointment to Council. February 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 City Attorney Brewer read through the outline and explained the suggested process. Council Member Wood asked for clarification on the appointee information forum that would provide information to the applicants describing the commitment requirements of being a City Council Member. A date will be determined for this forum by staff. ACTION; On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-027, and accepted the resignation of Council Member Farrah Douglas effective 5:00 p.m. on February 7, 2014, and accepted Option 2 to make an appointment to the Council to complete Council Member Douglas' term, and forgo Option 1 to hold a Special Election. AYES; Hall, Wood, Blackburn NOES; Packard 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: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Meeting Faraday Administration Center - 1635 Faraday Ave Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad Annual Recognition Dinner Barbi and Greg Nelson Gymnasium - 2730 Bressi Ranch Way Monday, February 24, 2014 - 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Carlsbad Fire Department Annual Badge and Promotion Ceremony Fire Station No. 5 - 2450 Orion Way February 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2014 was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. BARBARA ENGLESON ;ity Clerk / j ;HELLEY COLUWS,\CMC Assistant City Cr