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MINUTES
MEETING OF: CllY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: February 13,1996
TIME OF MEEIING 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Council Members Hall, Finnila, Kulchin, Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard and Mayor Lewis.
Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council unanimously approved the Minutes of the
following meetings, as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 9, 1996.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 9, 1996.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 16, 1996.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 16, 1996.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 23, 1996.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Hall requested Item #2 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Nygaard, Council unanimously
affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item #1, as follows:
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
96 1. AB #13,515 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR SIGNAL MAINTENANCE. 45 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-57, modifying Agreement No. 11-8156 with CALTRANS
for maintenance of City-owned traffic signal systems.
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
97 2. AB #13,516 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1995 STREET SEALING PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 45 241 2s.
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-58,
accepting bids and awarding a contract to Schaefer’s Parking Lot Service for
street sealing in the Southwest Quadrant of the City.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Shelly Grossman, 1387 Basswood Avenue, together with Toby Wiesel, 3771 Garfield Street, explained
about their educational grant for vermiculture and agriculture and their work in three elementary schools
teaching the children about composting and agriculture. They explained about the worm castings and
their recent sale of those castings to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
107 3. AB #13,517 -VACATION OF PORTIONS OF WALNUT AVENUE AND LINCOLN STREET, PR 6.121.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m., and issued the invitation to
speak.
Nancy Nayudu, 320 Walnut Avenue, requested that prior to the vacation of these areas that a
condition be added to require needed improvements; such as sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
Since no one else wished to speak on this matter, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 620
p.m.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96- - 52, vacating right-of-way easements on portions of Walnut Avenue and Lincoln
Street, subject to a certain reservation, and amended to include a condition
requiring the provision of street improvements prior to vacation.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
PRESENTATION:
At this time, the Council was serenaded by a barbershop quartet and wished a Happy Valentine’s Day from
Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
20 4. AB #13,518 - DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDER FOR ABATEMENT AT 1685 CHESTNUT AVENUE.
Staff recommended this item be continued to February 20, 1996.
Mayor Lewis invited anyone who could not be present February 20, 1996, to speak at this time.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
Steve Lawler, 3515 Valley Street, stated he and his family have been threatened by some of the
people at this address and it is a matter that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. He
urged Council to move forward.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, this item was continued to February 20,
1996.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT:
Council adjourned to the Municipal Water District at 6:28 p.m., and re-convened at 6:58 p.m., with all five
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
39 5. AB #13,519 - ANNUAL REVIEW OF CITY INVESTMENT POLICY.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96- - 61, revising the City’s investment policy as recommended by the City Treasurer.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
104 6. AB #13,520 - CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR PHASE I OF THE COASTAL RAIL TRAIL.
Lew Pritten, 330 Chinquapin, told of the bike trails in the VenturdSanta Barbara area, and stated
that if a bike trail is dangerous, bikers will not use it. He recommended that the bike trail be
separated from the pedestrian area, as that makes it too dangerous. Mr. Pritten spoke in favor
of a bike trail, stating it will be a benefit to Carlsbad and will bring in visitors and revenue to the
City.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-
62, authorizing the Mayor to execute a consultant agreement contract with
Transtech Engineers, Inc., for the development of the Feasibility Study and
Preliminary Design Plan Phase of the Coastal Rail Trail project.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
68 7. AB #13,514 - CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION FOUNDATION APPOINTMENT.
This item was continued.
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COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of the Committees and Subcommittees of which
they are Members.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1996, was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ALETHA L RAUTENKRANZ 6
City Clerk
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk