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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-24; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: March 24, 2009 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. Absent: None. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented a Retirement Proclamation to Mike Hogan to recognize his 25 years of service to Encina Wastewater Authority. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items 2 through 5 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #19.751 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF ARTWORK FOR LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER. This item was pulled for discussion. 2. AB #19.752 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FOR LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-056. accepting a cash donation from the proceeds of Dinner and a Movie Night at Carrillo Ranch for future development, operation and maintenance of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. 3. AB #19.753 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FOR LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-057. accepting a cash donation from Volunteer Curator Joan Kindle in support of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. 4. AB #19.754 - ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION AND HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-058. accepting the Annual Housing Production and Housing Element Implementation Report for January 2008 through December 2008. March 24, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 5. AB #19.755 - REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-059. authorizing a refund to Sterling Jewelers, Inc., for a duplicate payment of business license tax. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 1. AB #19.751 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF ARTWORK FOR LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, and Suzanne Smithson, Deputy Library Director, came forward to address Council regarding the donation of artwork from the family of former Mayor Mary H. Casler. They expressed thanks to the donor for this piece of art, created by Artist Patrick McGowan. Robert Myers, son of Mary Casler, came forward to address Council. Mr. Myers thanked Council for accepting the donation. PUBLIC COMMENT: Lisa Cannon-Rodman, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Cannon-Rodman spoke in opposition to NRG's proposed power plant. She stated that she is a member of the Power of Vision Committee, which was formed to educate Carlsbad residents regarding NRG's proposed power plant. Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Meier spoke regarding offering Carlsbad residents more options for selecting cable television providers. Mary Crowley, representing North Coast League of Women Voters, came forward to address Council. Ms. Crowley addressed Council regarding Tri-City Hospital Board Meetings. Ms. Crowley stated that Time Warner Cable will no longer be airing the Tri-City Hospital Board Meetings on their cable channel and asked that the City of Carlsbad air these meetings on channels 24 and 124. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, City Manager Lisa Hildabrand stated that the Tri-City Hospital Board can contact the City to make arrangements to have the Tri- City Hospital Board Meetings aired on Channel 24. Collin Smith, representing the Carlsbad High School Water Polo team, came forward to address Council. Mr. Smith stated that the six-time GIF Champion Carlsbad Boys' Water Polo Team is planning a trip to Hungary this summer to compete in an International Water Polo tournament. Mr. Smith further stated that the cost per athlete is $2,800 and the team has submitted a grant application to the City to receive funds to help pay for half of the expense for the team members, which is approximately $23,000. Mr. Smith stated that the team will continue its fundraising efforts and will be hosting a carwash March 29, 2009 at the Firestone store adjacent to Plaza Camino Real mall. Those wishing to make a donation can call 760-271-1356 for information or can send a donation to Carlsbad High School payable to Boys Water Polo. March 24, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. AB #19.756 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION'S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS. Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ms. Jesser explained that the Coastal Commission reviewed the City's Planned Development Regulation Amendments and suggested some modifications. She further explained that the changes are consistent with the General Plan Density Requirements and City Zoning Ordinances regarding parking and beach overlay. Ms. Jesser stated that in January 2009 local builders, developers, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and the Business Industry Association were notified of the changes and that staff has received several letters of support from those organizations. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-026. approving an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program to modify the standards in Municipal Code Chapter 21.45 (Planned Development) and Chapter 21.82 (Beach Area Overlay Zone), pursuant to the California Coastal Commission's suggested modifications, ZCA 05-02(A)/LCPA 05- 07(A). AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 7. AB #19.757 - 2009-2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Senior Management Analyst Frank Boensch presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Boensch explained that the purpose of this hearing was to accept comments on the various proposals that were submitted for funding under the 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program. Mr. Boensch stated that requests for funding totaled $2,058,300; however, only $865,000 in funds are available to be granted. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:44 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak. Rhiannon Riecke, representing North County Life Line after-school programs, came forward to address Council. Ms. Riecke outlined some of the services provided by North County Life Line and thanked Council for their support; and, introduced participants of the March 24, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 after-school program, Caitlyn Stawney and Sarah Torres. Ms. Stawney and Ms. Torres also expressed their thanks to Council for supporting this program. Erin Harmonson, representing Casa de Amparo, came forward to address Council. Ms. Harmonson thanked the advisory committee for funding the food program at Casa de Amparo. She also outlined some of the services offered by this organization. Kelly Morrison-Pop, representing Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Morrison-Pop thanked Council and asked for their continued support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. Mary Louise Beattie, representing Meals-On-Wheels, came forward to address Council. Ms. Beattie expressed appreciation to Council for their continued support and explained that Meals-On-Wheels receives no federal funding. Tom Maddox and Bud Green, representing Caring Residents of Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Maddox and Mr. Green spoke in support of allocating funds to Catholic Charities-La Posada de Guadalupe and thanked the advisory committee. Martin Eddy, representing Catholic Charities-La Posada de Guadalupe, came forward to address Council. Mr. Eddy spoke in support of allocating funds to Catholic Charities-La Posada de Guadalupe and thanked the advisory committee. Laura Te Velde, representing Interfaith Services, came forward to address Council. Ms. Te Velde asked Council to consider granting additional funds above what the advisory committee recommended for Interfaith Services. Tonya Danielly, representing Ivey Ranch, came forward to address Council. Ms. Danielly stated that Ivey Ranch hosts a summer camp for children with special needs and asked Council to allocate funds for this organization. Carmen Aparicio and Eddie Preciado, representing the Center for Social Advocacy, came forward to address Council. Ms. Aparicio and Mr. Preciado stated that the Center for Social Advocacy provides housing and human rights services, education and training for tenants and land-lords to help reduce conflict in those relationships and thanked Council for their financial support. Stan Miller, representing North County Community Services which operates North County's food bank, came forward to address Council. Mr. Miller expressed thanks for Council support and asked for continued support as the demands for food bank services are increasing. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. Council discussion ensued regarding various organizations that requested but did not receive funding. Council also thanked the advisory committee for their efforts to determine funding allocations. Council accepted the comments on the housing and community development needs of lower income household and various proposals submitted for funding under the City's 2009-2010 CDBG/HOME Program. March 24, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Council Member Packard stated his opposition to allocating additional funds. He stated that the advisory committee made decisions based on certain criteria and he supported their recommendations. ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Lewis, Council concurred to allocate $5,000 to Fraternity House, Inc. and $5,000 to Ivey Ranch from the Council Contingency Account. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Blackburn. NOES: Packard. ABSENT: None. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:19 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:24 p.m. with five Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water District at 7:24 p.m. with five Council Members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:05 p.m. with five Council Members present. By request from Mayor Pro tern Kulchin, Council concurred to hear Departmental Report Item No. 10 at this time. 10. AB #19.759 - RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM BOY SCOUT TROOP #748. Craig Correl, Assistant Scout Master, came forward and asked Council to approve a reduction in fees for the use of the Senior Center Facility. He noted that Troop 748 will hold their annual pancake breakfast, on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. He explained that the pancake breakfast is the troop's only fundraising event throughout the year, with proceeds helping to pay fees associated with Boy Scout summer camp. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-060. appropriating funds in the amount of $645 toward Senior Center Fees for Boy Scout Troop #748's Easter Pancake Breakfast. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT March 24, 2009 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Municipal Water District at 8:16 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:44 p.m. with five Council Members present DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 11. AB#19.760-ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAM PRESENTATION. Parks Planner Liz Ketabian presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation, (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council encouraged Ms. Ketabian to advertise the new program in Carlsbad Business Magazine. Council received the report and thanked Ms. Ketabian for her work on this project. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Lewis 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: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Friday, March 27, 2009 - 6 p.m. Sister City 20th Anniversary Event Carlsbad Senior Center 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, California Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 6 p.m. City Library Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Carlsbad Senior Center 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 24, 2009 was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in memory of four Oakland, California Police Officers killed in the line of duty. IL0RRAINE4/I. WOOD, CMC City Clerk Morgen Fry Minutes Clerk