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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Packard - absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Blackburn moved - approved 4/1/0
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held on June 11, 2013.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2013.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held on June 18, 2013.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held on June 18, 2013.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.
Council Member Wood presented proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation to Dr. David Tweedy
Presentation in recognition of the 32nd Annual Carlsbad Triathlon and Wellness Weekend.
Recreation Supervisor Rachel Shay promoted the 32nd Carlsbad Triathlon and Wellness Weekend
Presentation in recognition of a donation from Eagle Scout Ben Schafer.
Council Member Blackburn presented a certificate of recognition of contribution to the Citywide Trail system and his leadership to to Ben Shafer, Eagle Scout, recognizing his project and donation.
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Pacifica House.
Mayor Matt Hall presented a proclamation to President of Board of Directors of Hospice of the North Coast in recognition of Pacifica House.
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Citizens Science Day.
Council Member Douglas presented a proclamation to Kevin Lustik, co-founder of Bio, Tech and Beyond in recognition of Citizens' Science Day.
Presentation in recognition of a donation from Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
Library and Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto recognized a donation from Friends of the Carlsbad Library and introduced new President Pat Robertson.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Blackburn moved, approved 4/0/1
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
1. AB #21,278 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from the Friends of the 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. Resolution No. 2013-162. ACTION:
AB 21,278
2. AB #21,279 - APPROVE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO REQUEST EMPLOYER DISBURSEMENTS. 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. Resolution No. 2013-163. ACTION:
AB 21,279
3. AB #21,280 - APPROVE REVISED UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE. Approving a revision in the salary schedule for unclassified employees. Resolution No. 2013-164. ACTION:
AB 21,280
4. AB #21,281 - APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. 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. Resolution No. 2013-165. ACTION:
AB 21,281
5. AB #21,282 - ESTABLISH SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FY 2013-14. Establishing the Fiscal Year 2013-14 special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1; and, directing calculation of the installment of the annual special tax for each parcel within the District and provide a list of those special taxes to the Auditor of the County. Resolution No. 2013-166. ACTION:
AB 21,282
6. AB #21,283 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 6002. 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. Resolution No. 2013-167. ACTION:
AB 21,283
7. AB #21,284 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 6001-12SS. 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. Resolution No. 2013-168. ACTION:
AB 21,284
8. AB #21,285 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NOS. 6013 and 6021. Accepting the construction of the 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. Resolution No. 2013-169. ACTION:
AB 21,285
9. AB #21,286 - APPROVE GRANT DEEDS OF EASEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 3957. 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 of the easements. Resolution No. 2013-170. ACTION:
AB 21,286
10. AB #21,287 - SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT - STV 11-03. 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. Resolution No. 2013-171. ACTION:
AB 21,287
11. AB #21,288 - ADOPT ANNUAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT. Adopting the annual benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1. Resolution No. 2013-172. ACTION:
AB 21,288
12. AB #21,289 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT 38661. Approving the plans and specifications for the construction of the Lake Calavera Trails Boardwalk and Wetland Restoration Project, Project No. 38661; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Resolution No. 2013-173. ACTION:
AB 21,289
13. AB #21,290 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepting the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of May 31, 2013. ACTION:
AB 21,290
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
14. AB #21,291 - AMEND THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TAXICABS. To consider amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Chapter 5.20, related to taxicabs. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-218. ACTION:
Lieutenant Kelly Cain gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. Moved by Blackburn, approved 4/0/1
AB 21,291
PUBLIC COMMENT: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and place it in the clear tray on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in support of the renovation of Westfield Shopping Center and Alga Norte Park, Science Incubator and requesting restrictions on solicitors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
19. AB #21,296 - SANDAG SAN DIEGO FORWARD PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESULTS. To receive a presentation SANDAG representatives regarding the San Diego Forward Public Opinion Survey Results. ACTION:
Sandag Representative Elisa Arias gave the PowerPoint presentation regarding the San Diego Forward Public Opinion Survey results.
AB 21,296
15. AB #21,292 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1. To consider confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1. Resolution No. 2013-174. ACTION:
Senior Accountant Roxanne Muhlmeister gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Blackburn - District #1 funds from the general fund, district #2, difference in funds between #1 and #2, who would vote? Majority of vote required to combine districts, cost of voting process. Opened PH at 7.05pm, no-one spoke. Closed PH at 7.05 pm. Blackburn requested it be looked again in a few years. Blackburn moved, #174 and #175, approved 4/0/1.
AB 21,292
16. AB #21,293 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 2. To consider confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2. Resolution No. 2013-175. ACTION:
AB 21,293
17. AB #21,294 - WESTFIELD CARLSBAD. To consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR 09-02), including the approval of Candidate Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approval of the Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan (SP 09-01) and a Site Development Plan (SDP 09-04) for the demolition, reconfiguration, and/or reconstruction of approximately 225,631 square feet 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. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-219. Resolution No. 2013-176. ACTION:
Associate Planner Jason Goff gave the staff report and Kim Bereneck(?) , Environmental Consultant. and gave the PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Hall, letter from Delano received today. Mr. Goff and Ms. Bereneck responded to Delano. Applicant Gerry ............ provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the redevelopment project. Blackburn - police two way communication to include equipment necessary to have communication with dispatchers, applicant agreed to work with police, partnership signs designed to see from where? Applicant - signs to be seen once they arrive at the mall property, set back from public street and screened by landscape. Wood - partnership marketing signage, materials and lighting? Applicant - vinyl material easily designed to be changed, externally illuminated onto the face of the sign. Wood - how often changed out? Applicant - 30 days to 3 or 6 months, campaigns vary, seasonal. Douglas - timeline? amount of investment by Westfield. Applicant - submitted demolition plans for Robinson May building, expedite permit process, in a position to commence project immediately, around August 1st, projected to open the end of 2014. Investment in excess of $100 million. Douglas - content of retail spaces, keeping up with the demand of Carlsbad? Criterias? Applicant - intent is to upgrade the tennant mix that is there today, enhance and bring in new tenants, look at overall demographic, and community, shopper surveys, market studies, changing consumer trends, match tendencies with customer base. Global perspective to give us an advantage in latest trends in retail and the mall business. Regional malls back to becoming a one stop shop to ensure future success. Douglas - maintain police station at the mall? Applicant - will work closely with PD for whatever their needs are. Douglas - safety, lighting Open PH at 7.50pm Everett DeLano - some problems identified with EIR, existing baseline conditions, smart growth, residential uses, alternative, implemented housing element, options, require the EIR to analyse implementation of the housing element. Diane Nygaard, Preserve Calavera, housing element, smart growth, increase in greehouse gases, traffic, require provision for inclusion of future trail, improve buffer to the creek, require reduction of single occupant car (Target Center in Vista), affordable housing while minimizing ........., save open space for future generations. Carlton Lund, representing Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce in support of Westfield Carlsbad, thanking Westfield for their investment. Mr. Durnan, Carlsbad, quality of stores, remodels attract better stores, agrees the mall needs upgrading, in support of the project, partnership marketing signs generate interest, and encourage sales. Deb Bedow, Carlsbad, appreciate council's dedication to the quality, in support of the project and the partnership signs. Applicant Gerry, consultant Stephanie, rebuttal to Delano, smart growth, study would be difficult without an applicant. Baseline existing condition, fully compliant with CEQA, Kim - case law cited is a different and history is established, baseline is adjusted . Neil McGuire, attorney, maximum permit level, looking at baseline a period over time. Gerry - reducing single occupancy vehicles, citywide program, this site is an onsite mass transit transportation hub, not opposed to trails, protected area. Hall - working with PD, Blackburn - request for Westfield staff contact Target Vista regarding single occupancy car program they are running. PH close 8.13pm. Blackburn - signage? Hall - look at signage, and signage lighting, in more detail, wants more detail. Douglas - agree with Planning Commission regarding signs> Wood - look at similar signage Don Neu - specific plan there would be a sign program required for developments that have more than one tenan. approved administratively, consider sign program to come back to Council, or planning commission, complications with tenant changes. Hall - Provision for initial sign program approval by Council for approval, COUNCIL CONCURRED. Douglas - more research, study of signs. Don Neu - housing element identifies, specific plan allows for approval of housing, housing was not part of the application, it was not investigated. Celia Brewer - Encroachment permit issue is resolved. Celia - strike 2 conditions and sign approval to come back to Council. adequate facilities for public safety communication, Ordinance CS219, referring to Planning Commission, modify .... strike condition 10 in Reso 6982, allowing one or more types signes. Blackburn - moved, Celia titled ordinance as modified. Approved 4/0/1.
RECESS AT 8.33 PM
AB 21,294
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
18. AB #21,295 - REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT NO. 43, EXCESS DWELLING UNITS. To consider approving revisions to City Council Policy Statement No. 43 regarding the number and allocation of excess dwelling units. Resolution No. 2013-177. ACTION:
Senior Planner Scott Donnell gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk., growth management control point, amendments to the Policy, inclusionary housing standards, multi family higher density housing units, Douglas - new bill, pending state senate, enable inclusionary housing projects to be applied to rental housing. what will happen if its signed? Scott - it can remain as is if the legislation passes. Blackburn moved. Approved 4/0/1.
AB 21,295
20. AB #21,297 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE. To receive a presentation from representatives of Poseidon Resources and the San Diego County Water Authority regarding the Carlsbad Desalination Project. ACTION:
Public Works Director Skip Hammann gave the staff report , on file in the office of the City Clerk. Update City Council and community on this project. County Water Authority Deputy General Manager Frank Belock - pipe production, pipe standards, alignment of pipeline, west end of the project, pipelines attached to the Cannon Road bridge, appearance of the bridge, proposed tunnel to Faraday, restrictions of the habitat management plan, Coastal Commision and regulatory agencies regarding pits at either end of the tunnel that will require permits. Poseidon Resources Senior Vice President Peter MacLagggan gave the powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the city Clerk, pipeline, tunnel construction, driveway traffic control plans, business outreach.
Adjourned 9.01pm
AB 21,297
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary)
Jul 09, 2013 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Packard - absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Blackburn moved - approved 4/1/0
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held on June 11, 2013.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2013.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held on June 18, 2013.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held on June 18, 2013.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.
Council Member Wood presented proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation to Dr. David Tweedy
Presentation in recognition of the 32nd Annual Carlsbad Triathlon and Wellness Weekend.
Recreation Supervisor Rachel Shay promoted the 32nd Carlsbad Triathlon and Wellness Weekend
Presentation in recognition of a donation from Eagle Scout Ben Schafer.
Council Member Blackburn presented a certificate of recognition of contribution to the Citywide Trail system and his leadership to to Ben Shafer, Eagle Scout, recognizing his project and donation.
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Pacifica House.
Mayor Matt Hall presented a proclamation to President of Board of Directors of Hospice of the North Coast in recognition of Pacifica House.
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Citizens Science Day.
Council Member Douglas presented a proclamation to Kevin Lustik, co-founder of Bio, Tech and Beyond in recognition of Citizens' Science Day.
Presentation in recognition of a donation from Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
Library and Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto recognized a donation from Friends of the Carlsbad Library and introduced new President Pat Robertson.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Blackburn moved, approved 4/0/1
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
1. AB #21,278 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from the Friends of the 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. Resolution No. 2013-162. ACTION:
AB 21,278
2. AB #21,279 - APPROVE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO REQUEST EMPLOYER DISBURSEMENTS. 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. Resolution No. 2013-163. ACTION:
AB 21,279
3. AB #21,280 - APPROVE REVISED UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE. Approving a revision in the salary schedule for unclassified employees. Resolution No. 2013-164. ACTION:
AB 21,280
4. AB #21,281 - APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. 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. Resolution No. 2013-165. ACTION:
AB 21,281
5. AB #21,282 - ESTABLISH SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FY 2013-14. Establishing the Fiscal Year 2013-14 special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1; and, directing calculation of the installment of the annual special tax for each parcel within the District and provide a list of those special taxes to the Auditor of the County. Resolution No. 2013-166. ACTION:
AB 21,282
6. AB #21,283 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 6002. 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. Resolution No. 2013-167. ACTION:
AB 21,283
7. AB #21,284 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 6001-12SS. 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. Resolution No. 2013-168. ACTION:
AB 21,284
8. AB #21,285 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NOS. 6013 and 6021. Accepting the construction of the 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. Resolution No. 2013-169. ACTION:
AB 21,285
9. AB #21,286 - APPROVE GRANT DEEDS OF EASEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 3957. 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 of the easements. Resolution No. 2013-170. ACTION:
AB 21,286
10. AB #21,287 - SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT - STV 11-03. 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. Resolution No. 2013-171. ACTION:
AB 21,287
11. AB #21,288 - ADOPT ANNUAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT. Adopting the annual benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1. Resolution No. 2013-172. ACTION:
AB 21,288
12. AB #21,289 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT 38661. Approving the plans and specifications for the construction of the Lake Calavera Trails Boardwalk and Wetland Restoration Project, Project No. 38661; and, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Resolution No. 2013-173. ACTION:
AB 21,289
13. AB #21,290 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepting the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of May 31, 2013. ACTION:
AB 21,290
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
14. AB #21,291 - AMEND THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TAXICABS. To consider amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Chapter 5.20, related to taxicabs. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-218. ACTION:
Lieutenant Kelly Cain gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. Moved by Blackburn, approved 4/0/1
AB 21,291
PUBLIC COMMENT: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and place it in the clear tray on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council in support of the renovation of Westfield Shopping Center and Alga Norte Park, Science Incubator and requesting restrictions on solicitors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
19. AB #21,296 - SANDAG SAN DIEGO FORWARD PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESULTS. To receive a presentation SANDAG representatives regarding the San Diego Forward Public Opinion Survey Results. ACTION:
Sandag Representative Elisa Arias gave the PowerPoint presentation regarding the San Diego Forward Public Opinion Survey results.
AB 21,296
15. AB #21,292 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1. To consider confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1. Resolution No. 2013-174. ACTION:
Senior Accountant Roxanne Muhlmeister gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Blackburn - District #1 funds from the general fund, district #2, difference in funds between #1 and #2, who would vote? Majority of vote required to combine districts, cost of voting process. Opened PH at 7.05pm, no-one spoke. Closed PH at 7.05 pm. Blackburn requested it be looked again in a few years. Blackburn moved, #174 and #175, approved 4/0/1.
AB 21,292
16. AB #21,293 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 2. To consider confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2. Resolution No. 2013-175. ACTION:
AB 21,293
17. AB #21,294 - WESTFIELD CARLSBAD. To consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR 09-02), including the approval of Candidate Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approval of the Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan (SP 09-01) and a Site Development Plan (SDP 09-04) for the demolition, reconfiguration, and/or reconstruction of approximately 225,631 square feet 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. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-219. Resolution No. 2013-176. ACTION:
Associate Planner Jason Goff gave the staff report and Kim Bereneck(?) , Environmental Consultant. and gave the PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Hall, letter from Delano received today. Mr. Goff and Ms. Bereneck responded to Delano. Applicant Gerry ............ provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the redevelopment project. Blackburn - police two way communication to include equipment necessary to have communication with dispatchers, applicant agreed to work with police, partnership signs designed to see from where? Applicant - signs to be seen once they arrive at the mall property, set back from public street and screened by landscape. Wood - partnership marketing signage, materials and lighting? Applicant - vinyl material easily designed to be changed, externally illuminated onto the face of the sign. Wood - how often changed out? Applicant - 30 days to 3 or 6 months, campaigns vary, seasonal. Douglas - timeline? amount of investment by Westfield. Applicant - submitted demolition plans for Robinson May building, expedite permit process, in a position to commence project immediately, around August 1st, projected to open the end of 2014. Investment in excess of $100 million. Douglas - content of retail spaces, keeping up with the demand of Carlsbad? Criterias? Applicant - intent is to upgrade the tennant mix that is there today, enhance and bring in new tenants, look at overall demographic, and community, shopper surveys, market studies, changing consumer trends, match tendencies with customer base. Global perspective to give us an advantage in latest trends in retail and the mall business. Regional malls back to becoming a one stop shop to ensure future success. Douglas - maintain police station at the mall? Applicant - will work closely with PD for whatever their needs are. Douglas - safety, lighting Open PH at 7.50pm Everett DeLano - some problems identified with EIR, existing baseline conditions, smart growth, residential uses, alternative, implemented housing element, options, require the EIR to analyse implementation of the housing element. Diane Nygaard, Preserve Calavera, housing element, smart growth, increase in greehouse gases, traffic, require provision for inclusion of future trail, improve buffer to the creek, require reduction of single occupant car (Target Center in Vista), affordable housing while minimizing ........., save open space for future generations. Carlton Lund, representing Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce in support of Westfield Carlsbad, thanking Westfield for their investment. Mr. Durnan, Carlsbad, quality of stores, remodels attract better stores, agrees the mall needs upgrading, in support of the project, partnership marketing signs generate interest, and encourage sales. Deb Bedow, Carlsbad, appreciate council's dedication to the quality, in support of the project and the partnership signs. Applicant Gerry, consultant Stephanie, rebuttal to Delano, smart growth, study would be difficult without an applicant. Baseline existing condition, fully compliant with CEQA, Kim - case law cited is a different and history is established, baseline is adjusted . Neil McGuire, attorney, maximum permit level, looking at baseline a period over time. Gerry - reducing single occupancy vehicles, citywide program, this site is an onsite mass transit transportation hub, not opposed to trails, protected area. Hall - working with PD, Blackburn - request for Westfield staff contact Target Vista regarding single occupancy car program they are running. PH close 8.13pm. Blackburn - signage? Hall - look at signage, and signage lighting, in more detail, wants more detail. Douglas - agree with Planning Commission regarding signs> Wood - look at similar signage Don Neu - specific plan there would be a sign program required for developments that have more than one tenan. approved administratively, consider sign program to come back to Council, or planning commission, complications with tenant changes. Hall - Provision for initial sign program approval by Council for approval, COUNCIL CONCURRED. Douglas - more research, study of signs. Don Neu - housing element identifies, specific plan allows for approval of housing, housing was not part of the application, it was not investigated. Celia Brewer - Encroachment permit issue is resolved. Celia - strike 2 conditions and sign approval to come back to Council. adequate facilities for public safety communication, Ordinance CS219, referring to Planning Commission, modify .... strike condition 10 in Reso 6982, allowing one or more types signes. Blackburn - moved, Celia titled ordinance as modified. Approved 4/0/1.
RECESS AT 8.33 PM
AB 21,294
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
18. AB #21,295 - REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT NO. 43, EXCESS DWELLING UNITS. To consider approving revisions to City Council Policy Statement No. 43 regarding the number and allocation of excess dwelling units. Resolution No. 2013-177. ACTION:
Senior Planner Scott Donnell gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk., growth management control point, amendments to the Policy, inclusionary housing standards, multi family higher density housing units, Douglas - new bill, pending state senate, enable inclusionary housing projects to be applied to rental housing. what will happen if its signed? Scott - it can remain as is if the legislation passes. Blackburn moved. Approved 4/0/1.
AB 21,295
20. AB #21,297 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE. To receive a presentation from representatives of Poseidon Resources and the San Diego County Water Authority regarding the Carlsbad Desalination Project. ACTION:
Public Works Director Skip Hammann gave the staff report , on file in the office of the City Clerk. Update City Council and community on this project. County Water Authority Deputy General Manager Frank Belock - pipe production, pipe standards, alignment of pipeline, west end of the project, pipelines attached to the Cannon Road bridge, appearance of the bridge, proposed tunnel to Faraday, restrictions of the habitat management plan, Coastal Commision and regulatory agencies regarding pits at either end of the tunnel that will require permits. Poseidon Resources Senior Vice President Peter MacLagggan gave the powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the city Clerk, pipeline, tunnel construction, driveway traffic control plans, business outreach.
Adjourned 9.01pm
AB 21,297
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary)
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