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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2007.
Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2007. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2007. (Approved)
PRESENTATION: Proclamation Presentation in Recognition of Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day May 9, 2007
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Police Chief Tom Zoll in recognition of Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day - May 9, 2007.
Chief Zoll thanked Mayor, Council and citizens for their support.
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.
All items aproved 5/0 with exception of item number 10.
Only approved 1 through 9.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
1. AB #18,983 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1. Initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report of a Special Maintenance District, and approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and setting a Public Hearing for July 10, 2007. Resolution No. 2007-097, Resolution No. 2007-098, Resolution No. 2007-099. ACTION:
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2. AB #18,984 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2. Initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report of a Special Maintenance District, and approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and setting a Public Hearing for July 10, 2007. Resolution No. 2007-100, Resolution No. 2007-101, Resolution No. 2007-102. ACTION:
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3. AB #18,985 - BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS. Adopting the annual benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance district Benefit Area No. 1. Resolution No. 2007-103. ACTION:
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4. AB #18,986 - SEACREST RIDGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT. Approving an Affordable Housing Agreement with Cyril and Joanne Kellett to allow a housing alternative through the construction of a second dwelling unit to satisfy the inclusionary housing requirement for the Seacrest Ridge Minor Subdivision. Resolution No. 2007-104. ACTION:
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5. AB #18,987 - 2007-2008 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Approving the submittal of the 2007-2008 Consolidated Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Resolution No. 2007-105. ACTION:
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6. AB #18,996 - DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM. Approving the City of Carlsbad Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program as contained within Council Policy Statement No. 67, and authorizing the execution of the DBE Program Race-Neutral Implementation Agreement. Resolution No. 2007-112. ACTION:
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7. AB #18,988 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting the donation from the Rotary Club of Encinitas to benefit Carlsbad Youth Sports Programs and the Sportsmanship/T.R.U.S.T Program. Resolution No. 2007-106. ACTION:
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8. AB #18,989 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM. Accepting the Stipulations with Award authorizing the expenditure of funds for the settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Judy E. Blackburn. Resolution No. 2007-107. ACTION:
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9. AB #18,990 - TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Terminating the existence of a local emergency first declared on March 15, 2005. Resolution No. 2007-108. ACTION:
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10. AB #18,991 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Accepting Federal Emergency Preparedness grant funds for the Fire Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Program for North San Diego fire agencies. Resolution No. 2007-109. ACTION:
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Pulled for discussion.
Nygaard requested that item be pulled so that staff can do presentation.
Fire Division Chief Heiser came forward to give an overview of the agenda bill.
Heiser gave Council the details of the integrated system.
One of 13 cities in the zone to receive the grant.
Nygaard confirmed that an annual cost would be incurred for the equipment. Regionally going to establish a maintenance fund - $92,000 annual regional fee.
Hall - what cities in North County Heiser - Escondido, Oceanside, Del Mar . . . etc.
Motion to 10. AB #18,991 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Accepting Federal Emergency Preparedness grant funds for the Fire Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Program for North San Diego fire agencies. Resolution No. 2007-109. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Nygaard, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin.
Vote to 10. AB #18,991 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Accepting Federal Emergency Preparedness grant funds for the Fire Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Program for North San Diego fire agencies. Resolution No. 2007-109. ACTION: (Approved)
Items 10, 11 and 12.
11. AB #18,997 - ADDITION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION MATRIX FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR SERIES. Adding the classifications of Associate Contract Administrator, Buyer/Contract Administrator and Senior Contract Administrator, reclassifying personnel, amending the salary schedule for the Carlsbad City Employees Association, and amending the Local Conflict of Interest Code. Resolution No. 2007-113. ACTION:
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12. AB #18,998 -TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Terminating the local emergency declared on April 1, 2007, and providing an update on the Buena Vista Sewer Line Spill. Resolution No. 2007-114. ACTION:
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
This item is continued from the Council Meeting of January 9, 2007.
13. AB #18,992 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.220, to establish a Prima Face 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Alga Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-829. ACTION:
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City Attorney Ron Ball introduced the item.
Bob Johnson displayed map of area on PowerPoint.
Dwight Johnson, carlsbad resident - corner of Chorlito and El Fuerte. Need stop at intersection to alert drivers that they are coming to a residential area.
Gave details of Chorlito Street - to increase driver attention to high density residential area.
Spoke about a 35 mile per hour speed limit (maximum) to allow for Chorlito Street driver to blend into traffic.
Safety issue.
Lewis - you heard from our Police - if we give citations at 35 mph cannot enforce. Mr. Johnson - says stop would solve with 45 mph. speed limit.
Nygaard - reviewed area last week - difficulty finding street sign for Chorlito - need to trim back landscaping.
Kulchin - Could not find signage also.
Bob Lattin, 2848 Cacatua Street, came forward to address Council. Corner site distances is the distance I can see. Wants to know why corner site distances are not considered. Mr. Cattreell from CalTrans indicated that corner site distances should be considered - why wasn't the grade considered?
Traffic Manual states that grade should be considered.
Gave explanation of restrictive conditions. Staff says the existence of homeowner's vegetation.
Distributed staff's corner site distance paper (see if I can get this for the minutes.)
Corner site distance is justified between alga and chorlito on El Fuerte.
Still having truck problem on El Fuerte
Would like enforcement of no truck routes on el fuerte between 6 and 8 in the morning.
Hall - large vehicles on El Fuerte - with stop signs trucks will be more noisy.
Per Lattin - stop signs will discourage truckers.
Hall - Hansen's business is next to his office.
Ann Estes, 2825 Esturion Street, came forward to address Council. See trucks every day. Pretty much where we started even though been working for a year.
Traffic calming is not calming the traffic. If stop signs are installed there will be less litter.
Marked crosswalks should accompany the stop signss.
Support 35 mph. Want stop signs at unicornia, cacatua, chorlito and rancho pancho.
Feel that people will go 35 mph if stop signs are installed.
Robert Woelffer, 6138 Paseo Monono, support the 35 mph from alga to poinsettia on El Fuerte.
Would like stop signs at Rancho Pancho - cannot see to the south the northbound traffic.
Need stop sign on El Fuerte northbound.
There are no current haul route permits for El Fuerte from Alga to Poinsettia.
Requesting more traffic policemen on duty.
Glenn Bernard, resident since 1984. Spoke in support of traffic circles in lieu of 4 way stops. 729-8462 -
Robert Johnson, came forward to address Council. Packard asked - that a different speed limit than a prima facie can be established if different conditions are found. (listen to this) (special conditions)
Packard - what special conditions would need to be found? Johnson - in existing configuration in El Fuerte - do not have any to offer. If the Council directs that all way stops be placed - a new engineering traffic study would be needed to see if there is a new critical speed.
Could not justify 35 mph - would not hold up in court.
Lewis - if stop signs are installed traffic flow would be impacted? Johnson - that is correct - speed surveys are conducted in locations that are unimpeded by traffic control.
Would still need to measure the prevailing speed unimpeded by the stop signs.
Kulchin - can have 2 speed limits on one road? From PAR to greenhaven one? Johnson - speed limits can change at intersections.
Kulchin - critical speeds would be lower on streets with the stop signs.
No collission history on El Fuerte per johnson. Hall - would a traffic circle be a benefit? Johnson - forces drivers to go in counter clockwise direction.
Hall confirmed that a round about would be preferable than a traffic circle - would not be large enough on a secondary alterial.
Would roundabout achieve same as stop sign? Per Kulchin - the vehicles in the round about have the right away - a roundabout will have drivers maintaining a lower speed; not necesarily stopping.
Nygaard - if we were to put 3 way stop on Chorlito (listen to her questions) did not catch other road. Confrimed would need to do another speed survey.
Nygaard - anything we can do for the obstructed views on Chorlito.
Johnson gave detials of corner site or stopping site distances - removal of vegetation would be help.
Nygaard - does City have ability to make the vegetation be trimmed. Ball - City has right to make the property owner keep vegetation free and clear of public right of way.
Packard - would a round about be preferable? Johnson - a round about is used in lieu of traffic signals or stop signs. Traffic would be slowed.
Packard - do we have space in the right of ways to establish round abouts. Johnson - re-alignment of the road way - may need to move the curbs - however, enough room.
Lewis - if Council is to decide to go with stop sign, will still need a speed limit. Should we have speed limit prior to stop signs? Johnson - idea of speed limit is to enhance the enforcement of the prima facie speed limit. Staff would return with ordinance for introduction for stop signs on El Fuerte Street.
Johnson - commented that sight distance is not part of the warrant for stop sign warrants (corner sight distance)
Kulchin - Mr. Woelffer - office let's them know when haul routes are issued for their roads.
Nygaard - are there any current routes on El Fuerte. Johnson - no not north of Alga on El Fuerte
Lewis suggested - support a speed limit for the time being - would also support two additional stop signs - on Chorlito and Unicornio.
Kulchin - maybe stop signs at Cacatua or Rancho Pancho also? Packard - stop signs instead of round abouts. Johnson - to slow vehicles down at intersection round abouts will work.
Motion to Approve 13. AB #18,992 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.220, to establish a Prima Face 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Alga Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-829. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Lewis, seconded by Council Member Nygaard.
Nygaard - anyway to tie landscaping issue is addressed in issue. Kulchin - confirmed that after speed limit and stop signs a new speed survey would be established Engineering and Traffic Survey with a new critical speed limit determined.
Lewis confirmed that there is a possibility of two speed limits on El Fuerte. Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Vote to Approve 13. AB #18,992 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.220, to establish a Prima Face 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Alga Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-829. ACTION: (Approved)
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
14. AB #18,993 - DKN HOTEL. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-840,amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC 05-02, from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Tourist Commercial (C-T) on a .49-acre parcel generally located west of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. ACTION:
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City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to Approve 14. AB #18,993 - DKN HOTEL. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-840,amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC 05-02, from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Tourist Commercial (C-T) on a .49-acre parcel generally located west of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 14. AB #18,993 - DKN HOTEL. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-840,amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC 05-02, from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Tourist Commercial (C-T) on a .49-acre parcel generally located west of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. ACTION: (Approved)
Hall did not vote due to potential conflict of interest.
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.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of a Master Plan for the Fire Department.
Requested that Fire Department Master Plan be included in Council Workshop on the 16th.
Yvette Ozoki, Mountainbike Association of San Diego, a number of trail users would like city to purchase property for use on trails. For hiking and biking. The county airport property (indicated map - on file in the office of the city clerk) - trails already exist on the property.
Lewis - this open space set aside by the county - would like the city to purchase the property from County. Trails for non-motorized recreation.
Nygaard - currently what happens on those trails. Not currently open (recently closed).
Glenn Bernard, avondale road, - Carlsbd omnibus reform act - want to increase pay for Council members to $3000 per month. term limits - abondoned campaign signs will be considered litter; City Attorney would be an elected position. 729-8462
Lewis suggested that pay goes to $4,000.
Break
5 minute break. started at 7:15 over at 7:20 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. AB #18,994 - ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edge Development for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, Project No. 3901. Resolution No. 2007-110. ACTION:
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Item No. 15 - Terry Smith, Senior Civil Engineer and Chris Heiser presented staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation.
Gave location of new fire department.
Gave access locations.
Additonal Project Elements. Bid Elements - received 7 bids. Edge Development is lowest responsive bidder.
Summarization of project costs to date.
Information contained in PowerPoint presentation.
Construction will take approximately 12 months.
3 individuals who wish to speak.
Irene Strauss, 3291 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Expressed concerns that size of fire department will not be sufficient. Need to re-design a fire station for the 21st century.
Rick Fisher, President 1509 Alta Vista Drive, Vista, of Carlsbad Fire Fighter's Association. Not large enough per Fisher. Will effect training and equipment. Fire Department is going to grow. There will come a time when we will have 4 person engine crew.
Fire station should be in middle of neighborhood not on periphery.
Will need space for reserve apparatus.
Asking that the bid not awarded until the workshop is held and it is discussed. So people in district can be aware of what is.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, need a Fire Department Master Plan.
Master Plan, Master Plan
Have fire department assessed by non-biased firm.
Chris Heiser to explain the criteria for establishing size of station as requested by Lewis.
Heiser - service demand in area / size of lot/ anticipated staffing - combination of those things - built station to optimize for size of lot. Comparable to size with other stations in the City.
Time was contingent upon the re-alignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road.Forseeable needs and demands in that area.
Kulchin - outdated already? Crawford - that is in reference to size. FD staff is of a different opinion. Land configuration adn $$ available - on periphery of City.
Would anticipate that stations 3 and 5 will need to be much larger when relocated. adequate for future per Crawford. Kulchin - how long you been working on this? Crawford - Multiple years. Kulchin - affect on training? Crawford - I don't have an answer - I don't see how training is affected by moving to this station. Kulchin - just added a third ambulance. Crawford - strategically located. Kulchin - how large in comarison to other stations excluding the hub? Heiser - will be 2nd largest station.
Hall - isn't every apparatus - has the equipment and ability to respond. has the equipment but doesn't transfer? Crawford - yes.
Hall - when was water available to this site? Terry Smith - water been available for some time - will be tying into Olivenhain - the road conflicts have prohibited project from moving forward.
Hall - confirmed electrical, cable and such just re-located in last 6 months.
Nygaard - has there been a problem with meeting response times ? Crawford - prior to addition of third ambulance there was a problem.
Will need to continue to monitor as area grows.
Packard - since getting 3rd ambulance how has Carlsbad ranked? Heiser - complexity to evaluate due to boundary drop - with assumption that optimal service delivery - meeting all demands - total numbers in regards to boundary drop - almost even 1 for 1.
Lewis - do we have a backup ambulance - 3 frontline and 1 backup per Heiser.
Taking about 7 to 8 months for an ambulance?
Motion to Approve 15. AB #18,994 - ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edge Development for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, Project No. 3901. Resolution No. 2007-110. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 15. AB #18,994 - ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edge Development for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, Project No. 3901. Resolution No. 2007-110. ACTION: (Approved)
16. AB #18,995 - ENDOW CARLSBAD. Consider options for funding Endow Carlsbad - A Community Foundation. Resolution No. 2007-111. ACTION:
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Finance Manager David Barnum gave staff report and reviewed PowerPoint (on file in the OFfice of the City Clerk).
Reviewed Options for Council. - One time contribution to Endow Carlsbad from Council Contingency and require a 4 to 1 match. - One time contribtion to Endow Carlsbad from Council contingency without any matching requirments. - Request Endow Carlsbad to apply for grant funds.
Mr. Knox here to answer any questions - already have a grants committee within the Board - will be under SD foundation's umbrella.
SD Foundation fees are 1% of endowed funds (un advised funds)
Hall - request that staff prepare report on how to partner - stipulations.
Nygaard - will require more thought and more information.
Would like to form a sub-committee and report back to Council - would also like to serve on sub-committee.
In support of pursuing possible partnership - Packard presented Knox with a check.
Hall - motion return to staff for another staff report to combine community activities grant.
Motion to Table 16. AB #18,995 - ENDOW CARLSBAD. Consider options for funding Endow Carlsbad - A Community Foundation. Resolution No. 2007-111. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin.
Vote to Table 16. AB #18,995 - ENDOW CARLSBAD. Consider options for funding Endow Carlsbad - A Community Foundation. Resolution No. 2007-111. ACTION: (Approved)
CouncilReports now.
City Clerk to make announcement.
Adjourn @ 8:12 p.m. on behalf of Bob Richardson involved in laggon.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary) The remainder of the categories are for reporting purposes. In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no Council action can occur on these items.
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2007.
Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2007. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2007. (Approved)
PRESENTATION: Proclamation Presentation in Recognition of Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day May 9, 2007
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Police Chief Tom Zoll in recognition of Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day - May 9, 2007.
Chief Zoll thanked Mayor, Council and citizens for their support.
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.
All items aproved 5/0 with exception of item number 10.
Only approved 1 through 9.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
1. AB #18,983 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1. Initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report of a Special Maintenance District, and approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and setting a Public Hearing for July 10, 2007. Resolution No. 2007-097, Resolution No. 2007-098, Resolution No. 2007-099. ACTION:
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2. AB #18,984 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2. Initiating proceedings and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report of a Special Maintenance District, and approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and setting a Public Hearing for July 10, 2007. Resolution No. 2007-100, Resolution No. 2007-101, Resolution No. 2007-102. ACTION:
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3. AB #18,985 - BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS. Adopting the annual benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance district Benefit Area No. 1. Resolution No. 2007-103. ACTION:
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4. AB #18,986 - SEACREST RIDGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT. Approving an Affordable Housing Agreement with Cyril and Joanne Kellett to allow a housing alternative through the construction of a second dwelling unit to satisfy the inclusionary housing requirement for the Seacrest Ridge Minor Subdivision. Resolution No. 2007-104. ACTION:
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5. AB #18,987 - 2007-2008 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Approving the submittal of the 2007-2008 Consolidated Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Resolution No. 2007-105. ACTION:
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6. AB #18,996 - DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM. Approving the City of Carlsbad Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program as contained within Council Policy Statement No. 67, and authorizing the execution of the DBE Program Race-Neutral Implementation Agreement. Resolution No. 2007-112. ACTION:
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7. AB #18,988 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting the donation from the Rotary Club of Encinitas to benefit Carlsbad Youth Sports Programs and the Sportsmanship/T.R.U.S.T Program. Resolution No. 2007-106. ACTION:
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8. AB #18,989 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM. Accepting the Stipulations with Award authorizing the expenditure of funds for the settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Judy E. Blackburn. Resolution No. 2007-107. ACTION:
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9. AB #18,990 - TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Terminating the existence of a local emergency first declared on March 15, 2005. Resolution No. 2007-108. ACTION:
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10. AB #18,991 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Accepting Federal Emergency Preparedness grant funds for the Fire Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Program for North San Diego fire agencies. Resolution No. 2007-109. ACTION:
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Pulled for discussion.
Nygaard requested that item be pulled so that staff can do presentation.
Fire Division Chief Heiser came forward to give an overview of the agenda bill.
Heiser gave Council the details of the integrated system.
One of 13 cities in the zone to receive the grant.
Nygaard confirmed that an annual cost would be incurred for the equipment. Regionally going to establish a maintenance fund - $92,000 annual regional fee.
Hall - what cities in North County Heiser - Escondido, Oceanside, Del Mar . . . etc.
Motion to 10. AB #18,991 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Accepting Federal Emergency Preparedness grant funds for the Fire Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Program for North San Diego fire agencies. Resolution No. 2007-109. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Nygaard, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin.
Vote to 10. AB #18,991 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS. Accepting Federal Emergency Preparedness grant funds for the Fire Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Program for North San Diego fire agencies. Resolution No. 2007-109. ACTION: (Approved)
Items 10, 11 and 12.
11. AB #18,997 - ADDITION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION MATRIX FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR SERIES. Adding the classifications of Associate Contract Administrator, Buyer/Contract Administrator and Senior Contract Administrator, reclassifying personnel, amending the salary schedule for the Carlsbad City Employees Association, and amending the Local Conflict of Interest Code. Resolution No. 2007-113. ACTION:
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12. AB #18,998 -TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Terminating the local emergency declared on April 1, 2007, and providing an update on the Buena Vista Sewer Line Spill. Resolution No. 2007-114. ACTION:
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
This item is continued from the Council Meeting of January 9, 2007.
13. AB #18,992 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.220, to establish a Prima Face 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Alga Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-829. ACTION:
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City Attorney Ron Ball introduced the item.
Bob Johnson displayed map of area on PowerPoint.
Dwight Johnson, carlsbad resident - corner of Chorlito and El Fuerte. Need stop at intersection to alert drivers that they are coming to a residential area.
Gave details of Chorlito Street - to increase driver attention to high density residential area.
Spoke about a 35 mile per hour speed limit (maximum) to allow for Chorlito Street driver to blend into traffic.
Safety issue.
Lewis - you heard from our Police - if we give citations at 35 mph cannot enforce. Mr. Johnson - says stop would solve with 45 mph. speed limit.
Nygaard - reviewed area last week - difficulty finding street sign for Chorlito - need to trim back landscaping.
Kulchin - Could not find signage also.
Bob Lattin, 2848 Cacatua Street, came forward to address Council. Corner site distances is the distance I can see. Wants to know why corner site distances are not considered. Mr. Cattreell from CalTrans indicated that corner site distances should be considered - why wasn't the grade considered?
Traffic Manual states that grade should be considered.
Gave explanation of restrictive conditions. Staff says the existence of homeowner's vegetation.
Distributed staff's corner site distance paper (see if I can get this for the minutes.)
Corner site distance is justified between alga and chorlito on El Fuerte.
Still having truck problem on El Fuerte
Would like enforcement of no truck routes on el fuerte between 6 and 8 in the morning.
Hall - large vehicles on El Fuerte - with stop signs trucks will be more noisy.
Per Lattin - stop signs will discourage truckers.
Hall - Hansen's business is next to his office.
Ann Estes, 2825 Esturion Street, came forward to address Council. See trucks every day. Pretty much where we started even though been working for a year.
Traffic calming is not calming the traffic. If stop signs are installed there will be less litter.
Marked crosswalks should accompany the stop signss.
Support 35 mph. Want stop signs at unicornia, cacatua, chorlito and rancho pancho.
Feel that people will go 35 mph if stop signs are installed.
Robert Woelffer, 6138 Paseo Monono, support the 35 mph from alga to poinsettia on El Fuerte.
Would like stop signs at Rancho Pancho - cannot see to the south the northbound traffic.
Need stop sign on El Fuerte northbound.
There are no current haul route permits for El Fuerte from Alga to Poinsettia.
Requesting more traffic policemen on duty.
Glenn Bernard, resident since 1984. Spoke in support of traffic circles in lieu of 4 way stops. 729-8462 -
Robert Johnson, came forward to address Council. Packard asked - that a different speed limit than a prima facie can be established if different conditions are found. (listen to this) (special conditions)
Packard - what special conditions would need to be found? Johnson - in existing configuration in El Fuerte - do not have any to offer. If the Council directs that all way stops be placed - a new engineering traffic study would be needed to see if there is a new critical speed.
Could not justify 35 mph - would not hold up in court.
Lewis - if stop signs are installed traffic flow would be impacted? Johnson - that is correct - speed surveys are conducted in locations that are unimpeded by traffic control.
Would still need to measure the prevailing speed unimpeded by the stop signs.
Kulchin - can have 2 speed limits on one road? From PAR to greenhaven one? Johnson - speed limits can change at intersections.
Kulchin - critical speeds would be lower on streets with the stop signs.
No collission history on El Fuerte per johnson. Hall - would a traffic circle be a benefit? Johnson - forces drivers to go in counter clockwise direction.
Hall confirmed that a round about would be preferable than a traffic circle - would not be large enough on a secondary alterial.
Would roundabout achieve same as stop sign? Per Kulchin - the vehicles in the round about have the right away - a roundabout will have drivers maintaining a lower speed; not necesarily stopping.
Nygaard - if we were to put 3 way stop on Chorlito (listen to her questions) did not catch other road. Confrimed would need to do another speed survey.
Nygaard - anything we can do for the obstructed views on Chorlito.
Johnson gave detials of corner site or stopping site distances - removal of vegetation would be help.
Nygaard - does City have ability to make the vegetation be trimmed. Ball - City has right to make the property owner keep vegetation free and clear of public right of way.
Packard - would a round about be preferable? Johnson - a round about is used in lieu of traffic signals or stop signs. Traffic would be slowed.
Packard - do we have space in the right of ways to establish round abouts. Johnson - re-alignment of the road way - may need to move the curbs - however, enough room.
Lewis - if Council is to decide to go with stop sign, will still need a speed limit. Should we have speed limit prior to stop signs? Johnson - idea of speed limit is to enhance the enforcement of the prima facie speed limit. Staff would return with ordinance for introduction for stop signs on El Fuerte Street.
Johnson - commented that sight distance is not part of the warrant for stop sign warrants (corner sight distance)
Kulchin - Mr. Woelffer - office let's them know when haul routes are issued for their roads.
Nygaard - are there any current routes on El Fuerte. Johnson - no not north of Alga on El Fuerte
Lewis suggested - support a speed limit for the time being - would also support two additional stop signs - on Chorlito and Unicornio.
Kulchin - maybe stop signs at Cacatua or Rancho Pancho also? Packard - stop signs instead of round abouts. Johnson - to slow vehicles down at intersection round abouts will work.
Motion to Approve 13. AB #18,992 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.220, to establish a Prima Face 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Alga Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-829. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Lewis, seconded by Council Member Nygaard.
Nygaard - anyway to tie landscaping issue is addressed in issue. Kulchin - confirmed that after speed limit and stop signs a new speed survey would be established Engineering and Traffic Survey with a new critical speed limit determined.
Lewis confirmed that there is a possibility of two speed limits on El Fuerte. Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Vote to Approve 13. AB #18,992 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.220, to establish a Prima Face 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte Street from Alga Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-829. ACTION: (Approved)
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
14. AB #18,993 - DKN HOTEL. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-840,amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC 05-02, from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Tourist Commercial (C-T) on a .49-acre parcel generally located west of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. ACTION:
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City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to Approve 14. AB #18,993 - DKN HOTEL. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-840,amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC 05-02, from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Tourist Commercial (C-T) on a .49-acre parcel generally located west of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 14. AB #18,993 - DKN HOTEL. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-840,amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC 05-02, from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Tourist Commercial (C-T) on a .49-acre parcel generally located west of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Oak Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. ACTION: (Approved)
Hall did not vote due to potential conflict of interest.
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.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of a Master Plan for the Fire Department.
Requested that Fire Department Master Plan be included in Council Workshop on the 16th.
Yvette Ozoki, Mountainbike Association of San Diego, a number of trail users would like city to purchase property for use on trails. For hiking and biking. The county airport property (indicated map - on file in the office of the city clerk) - trails already exist on the property.
Lewis - this open space set aside by the county - would like the city to purchase the property from County. Trails for non-motorized recreation.
Nygaard - currently what happens on those trails. Not currently open (recently closed).
Glenn Bernard, avondale road, - Carlsbd omnibus reform act - want to increase pay for Council members to $3000 per month. term limits - abondoned campaign signs will be considered litter; City Attorney would be an elected position. 729-8462
Lewis suggested that pay goes to $4,000.
Break
5 minute break. started at 7:15 over at 7:20 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
15. AB #18,994 - ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edge Development for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, Project No. 3901. Resolution No. 2007-110. ACTION:
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Item No. 15 - Terry Smith, Senior Civil Engineer and Chris Heiser presented staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation.
Gave location of new fire department.
Gave access locations.
Additonal Project Elements. Bid Elements - received 7 bids. Edge Development is lowest responsive bidder.
Summarization of project costs to date.
Information contained in PowerPoint presentation.
Construction will take approximately 12 months.
3 individuals who wish to speak.
Irene Strauss, 3291 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Expressed concerns that size of fire department will not be sufficient. Need to re-design a fire station for the 21st century.
Rick Fisher, President 1509 Alta Vista Drive, Vista, of Carlsbad Fire Fighter's Association. Not large enough per Fisher. Will effect training and equipment. Fire Department is going to grow. There will come a time when we will have 4 person engine crew.
Fire station should be in middle of neighborhood not on periphery.
Will need space for reserve apparatus.
Asking that the bid not awarded until the workshop is held and it is discussed. So people in district can be aware of what is.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, need a Fire Department Master Plan.
Master Plan, Master Plan
Have fire department assessed by non-biased firm.
Chris Heiser to explain the criteria for establishing size of station as requested by Lewis.
Heiser - service demand in area / size of lot/ anticipated staffing - combination of those things - built station to optimize for size of lot. Comparable to size with other stations in the City.
Time was contingent upon the re-alignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road.Forseeable needs and demands in that area.
Kulchin - outdated already? Crawford - that is in reference to size. FD staff is of a different opinion. Land configuration adn $$ available - on periphery of City.
Would anticipate that stations 3 and 5 will need to be much larger when relocated. adequate for future per Crawford. Kulchin - how long you been working on this? Crawford - Multiple years. Kulchin - affect on training? Crawford - I don't have an answer - I don't see how training is affected by moving to this station. Kulchin - just added a third ambulance. Crawford - strategically located. Kulchin - how large in comarison to other stations excluding the hub? Heiser - will be 2nd largest station.
Hall - isn't every apparatus - has the equipment and ability to respond. has the equipment but doesn't transfer? Crawford - yes.
Hall - when was water available to this site? Terry Smith - water been available for some time - will be tying into Olivenhain - the road conflicts have prohibited project from moving forward.
Hall - confirmed electrical, cable and such just re-located in last 6 months.
Nygaard - has there been a problem with meeting response times ? Crawford - prior to addition of third ambulance there was a problem.
Will need to continue to monitor as area grows.
Packard - since getting 3rd ambulance how has Carlsbad ranked? Heiser - complexity to evaluate due to boundary drop - with assumption that optimal service delivery - meeting all demands - total numbers in regards to boundary drop - almost even 1 for 1.
Lewis - do we have a backup ambulance - 3 frontline and 1 backup per Heiser.
Taking about 7 to 8 months for an ambulance?
Motion to Approve 15. AB #18,994 - ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edge Development for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, Project No. 3901. Resolution No. 2007-110. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 15. AB #18,994 - ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edge Development for the construction of Fire Station No. 6, Project No. 3901. Resolution No. 2007-110. ACTION: (Approved)
16. AB #18,995 - ENDOW CARLSBAD. Consider options for funding Endow Carlsbad - A Community Foundation. Resolution No. 2007-111. ACTION:
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Finance Manager David Barnum gave staff report and reviewed PowerPoint (on file in the OFfice of the City Clerk).
Reviewed Options for Council. - One time contribution to Endow Carlsbad from Council Contingency and require a 4 to 1 match. - One time contribtion to Endow Carlsbad from Council contingency without any matching requirments. - Request Endow Carlsbad to apply for grant funds.
Mr. Knox here to answer any questions - already have a grants committee within the Board - will be under SD foundation's umbrella.
SD Foundation fees are 1% of endowed funds (un advised funds)
Hall - request that staff prepare report on how to partner - stipulations.
Nygaard - will require more thought and more information.
Would like to form a sub-committee and report back to Council - would also like to serve on sub-committee.
In support of pursuing possible partnership - Packard presented Knox with a check.
Hall - motion return to staff for another staff report to combine community activities grant.
Motion to Table 16. AB #18,995 - ENDOW CARLSBAD. Consider options for funding Endow Carlsbad - A Community Foundation. Resolution No. 2007-111. ACTION: Moved by Council Member Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin.
Vote to Table 16. AB #18,995 - ENDOW CARLSBAD. Consider options for funding Endow Carlsbad - A Community Foundation. Resolution No. 2007-111. ACTION: (Approved)
CouncilReports now.
City Clerk to make announcement.
Adjourn @ 8:12 p.m. on behalf of Bob Richardson involved in laggon.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary) The remainder of the categories are for reporting purposes. In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no Council action can occur on these items.
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