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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

ALL PRESENT.

ROLL CALL:

ALL PRESENT.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approved - 5/0

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held on May 7, 2013.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 7, 2013.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation to 3rd Grade Art Contest Winners.

Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of National Historic Preservation Month.

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.

Council member Blackburn invited Historic preservation committee to come forward. Blackburn read the proclamation, in regocnition of Historic Preservation Month. Murray Levy, Chair, Historic Preserv Committee. Suzanne Smithson gave certificates and awards to the Third Grade student winners of the art competition.

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:

1. AB #21,236 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from the San Diego North County Lions Club for the purchase of materials for the sight and hearing impaired for the Carlsbad City Library; and, authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. Resolution No. 2013-118. ACTION:

AB21,236

2. AB #21,237 - ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD. Accepting a Local Assistance Grant Award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Grant Agreement between CDFW and the City; and, directing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate the grant funds. Resolution No. 2013-119. ACTION:

AB 21,237

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.

Moved Packard Item # 3 pulled. Items #1 through #8 - Approved 5/0,minus #3

3. AB #21,238 - APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COASTAL RAIL TRAIL REACH 1 - PROJECT NO. 3455. Approving and authorizing the appropriation of Gas Tax Funds for construction of the Coastal Rail Trail Reach 1, Project No. 3455, for the SANDAG Active Transportation Grant per the agreement with SANDAG. Resolution No. 2013-120. ACTION:

Mr. George Tye, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council, regarding tax funds, use of tax funds away from intended uses. In opposition to this item.

Blackburn - redirecting funds/uses? Skip Hammann came forward - 2 funding sources, grant for portion of project, City has a matching portion to construct roundabout, improve safety - 2 funding sources. gas tax used for the roundabout. Hall - portion for each, SH - in agenda bill. Packard, this includes a lot more than making a trail. Move Packard, approved 5/0.

AB21,238

4. AB #21,239 - APPROVE CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS. Approving the continuation of public hearings set for Street Lighting and Landscaping Districts No. 1 and No. 2 from June 25, 2013 to July 9, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-121. ACTION:

AB21,239

5. AB #21,240 - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. (CFA); and, authorizing the transfer of funds for the portion of the increase to salary and health benefit credits that occurs in Fiscal Year 2012-13. Resolution No. 2013-122. ACTION:

AB21,240

6. AB #21,241 - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Carlsbad Police Management Association (CPMA); and, amending the City's California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Employer Paid Member Contribution for local safety employees represented by the CPMA Resolution No. 2013-123. Resolution No. 2013-124. ACTION:

AB21,241

7. AB #21,242 - APPROVE CHANGE OF PUBLIC HEARING - STV 11-01. Approving the change of the public hearing date regarding the vacation of a portion of Van Allen Way, from Faraday Avenue to its northerly terminus - STV 11-01, from June 25, 2013 to June 18, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-125. ACTION:

AB21,242

8. AB #21,243 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepting the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of April 30, 2013. ACTION:

AB21,243

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

9. AB #21,244 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOP AT EDINBURGH DRIVE AND GLASGOW DRIVE. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stops on Edinburgh Drive at its intersection with Glasgow Drive. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-216. ACTION:

The ordinance was titled by the City Attorney, Celia Brewer. Moved Packard, approved 5/0

AB21,244

10. AB #21,245 - INTRODUCE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING PROHIBITION OF MINI- SATELLITE WAGERING. To consider introducing and adopting Urgency Ordinance No. CS-217, extending Urgency Ordinance CS-215 for ten months and 15 days, prohibiting mini-satellite wagering facilities within the City of Carlsbad; and, To consider issuing a report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition that led to the adoption of Ordinance CS-215, prohibiting mini-satellite wagering. Resolution No. 2013-126 ACTION:

CA Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Packard moved, approved 5/0.

AB21,245

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Renee Glas.........., San Marcos, came forward to address Council regarding tornado victims, drunk driving, alcohol consumption, alcohol free Octoberfest. Walt Meier, Carlsbad, solicitors, burglaries, asking the City for an ordinance for no soliciting, no throw away unwanted newspapers. Paige DeCino, Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative, regarding the importance of community gardens.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

ALL PRENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

pACKARD MOVED, APPROVED 5/0.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 30, 2013.

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 7, 2013.

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.

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:

12. AB #770 - APPROVE AGREEMENT. Approving the agreement between Olivenhain Municipal Water District and local project participants for the Integrated Regional Water Management Program. Resolution No. 1470.

pACKARD MOVED , APPROVED 5/0

AB770

11. AB #769 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT NO. 5025. Approving plans and specifications for the Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility at Maerkle Reservoir, Project No. 5025; and, authorizing the District Secretary to publish a Notice Inviting Bids for construction. Resolution No. 1469. ACTION:

Mayor Hall asked Skip Hammann about SDGE, or NRG would partner with us in this project? Any interest? SH - SDGE contacted the City some time ago, SDGE were contact but it was too small a project for them. Hall moved, approved 5/0.

AB769

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

13. AB #21,246 - APPROVE AGREEMENT. To consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with K. Backus and Associates for higher education consulting services; and; authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate and distribute funds to the Community and Economic Development account. Resolution No. 2013-127. ACTION:

Kathy Dodson gave the staff report and presented the Powerpoint presentation on file, in the office of the City Clerk. Blackburn - $110,000 consultant fees,s benefits? KD - Council goal for world class education, builds on our reputation, act as a catalyst for economic growth, raise earning ability, demand for local goods and services, creates new jobs, research drives new technology, new businesses, wealth. Packard - timeline? KD - 6 month timeline to completion. Packard moved, approved 5/0

AB21,246

14. AB #21,247 - 2013-14 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report regarding the fiscal year 2013-14 preliminary operating budget and set the public hearing for June 11, 2013. ACTION:

Administrative Services Director Chuck McBride and Budget Manager Helga Stover gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Helga - expenditures.

Gary Barberio, "key areas of focus", Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Kathy Dodson, "Creating quality jobs in a new economy"

Skip Hammann, "Safe and Efficient Transportation"

Chief Crawford, "Maintaining a safe community"

Hall - "Mobile intensive care unit" terminology instead of "ambulance", increased capabilities of paramedics, changes in laws. Douglas - ambulance capability, communication with hospitals from the field, Carlsbad has state of the art equipment, coordination between fire dept. and hospitals. Blackburn - considerations of expansion of services at construction of new fire station, applied with the State, pilot program for broader scope of expertise of paramedics

Gary Morrison " collaboration, innovation, and engagement" Data driven policing, training succession planning, social media.

Chris Hazeltine, "Meeting ..............." Alga Norte Park on time and on budget, Packard - needs assessment outside help Hall - roadmap and priority list as to what should be addressed first CH - Analysis of park development and action plan, prioritize park development

Gary Barberio - "additional priorities",

Chuck McBride, "Fee Update"

Blackburn - infrastructure replacement fund, council contingency fund, community garden, special projects, addition of ambulance, cycle out 'boxes', increase in personnel, in service ambulance units, Chief Crawford answered some questions, number of ambulances in service, call volume, Blackburn - new business, increase in sales tax revenue. McBride - substantial. Douglas - evaluation of parks and traffic, next department. Barberio - Utilities and PEM, continue in Public Works. Douglas - bicyclist safety, Skip - Encinitas and Leucadia, dedicated lanes and "sharrows" to share through lane for bicyles, Coastal Rail Trail proposal, may place sharrows along State Street, increased bicycle lanes and expansion of existing bike lanes, addition of bike lane on Carlsbad Village Drive, narrowing through lanes to slow down traffic. Douglas - change of classification of streets? Skip - Melrose, adding options of roadway classifications, Douglas asked about speed limit on Melrose Skip - balancing needs of cars, pedestrians and bicyles, mass transit. Wood - Sales tax increase this year. Chuck - sales tax increased this year by 11/12 to 12/13 up by $1.2 million, approx 5%. Packard - service assessments, library assessment? Barberio - no operation assessment of library or Cultural arts by an external consultant Packard - Carlsbad Blvd. Realignment timeline? Skip - coming back to Council with an updated schedule. Including some of the comments from the public in the EIR. Packard - Additional resources to advance this project to get it back on track. Skip - team of consultants helping out, trying to incorporate all ideas up front for efficiencies. Packard - real estate strategy? Dave Hauser - outlined identiified 4 or 5 sites, gave a tentative timeline. Hall - Safety building/service leasing fees? McBride, includes operation costs Hall - replacing 17 police vehicles shows commitment to having top notch equipment in the line of safety

McBride - Citizen workshop and Council adopting of budget dates.

Council sets public hearing for operating budget June 11, 2013 Pacard moved, approved 5/0

AB21,247

PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary)

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Construction of Carlsbad Desalination Project 4600 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA. Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CHS Baccalaureate The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints 1975 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

May 28, 2013 City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

ALL PRESENT.

ROLL CALL:

ALL PRESENT.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approved - 5/0

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held on May 7, 2013.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 7, 2013.

PRESENTATIONS:

Presentation to 3rd Grade Art Contest Winners.

Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of National Historic Preservation Month.

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.

Council member Blackburn invited Historic preservation committee to come forward. Blackburn read the proclamation, in regocnition of Historic Preservation Month. Murray Levy, Chair, Historic Preserv Committee. Suzanne Smithson gave certificates and awards to the Third Grade student winners of the art competition.

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:

1. AB #21,236 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from the San Diego North County Lions Club for the purchase of materials for the sight and hearing impaired for the Carlsbad City Library; and, authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. Resolution No. 2013-118. ACTION:

AB21,236

2. AB #21,237 - ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD. Accepting a Local Assistance Grant Award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Grant Agreement between CDFW and the City; and, directing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate the grant funds. Resolution No. 2013-119. ACTION:

AB 21,237

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.

Moved Packard Item # 3 pulled. Items #1 through #8 - Approved 5/0,minus #3

3. AB #21,238 - APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COASTAL RAIL TRAIL REACH 1 - PROJECT NO. 3455. Approving and authorizing the appropriation of Gas Tax Funds for construction of the Coastal Rail Trail Reach 1, Project No. 3455, for the SANDAG Active Transportation Grant per the agreement with SANDAG. Resolution No. 2013-120. ACTION:

Mr. George Tye, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council, regarding tax funds, use of tax funds away from intended uses. In opposition to this item.

Blackburn - redirecting funds/uses? Skip Hammann came forward - 2 funding sources, grant for portion of project, City has a matching portion to construct roundabout, improve safety - 2 funding sources. gas tax used for the roundabout. Hall - portion for each, SH - in agenda bill. Packard, this includes a lot more than making a trail. Move Packard, approved 5/0.

AB21,238

4. AB #21,239 - APPROVE CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS. Approving the continuation of public hearings set for Street Lighting and Landscaping Districts No. 1 and No. 2 from June 25, 2013 to July 9, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-121. ACTION:

AB21,239

5. AB #21,240 - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. (CFA); and, authorizing the transfer of funds for the portion of the increase to salary and health benefit credits that occurs in Fiscal Year 2012-13. Resolution No. 2013-122. ACTION:

AB21,240

6. AB #21,241 - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Carlsbad Police Management Association (CPMA); and, amending the City's California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Employer Paid Member Contribution for local safety employees represented by the CPMA Resolution No. 2013-123. Resolution No. 2013-124. ACTION:

AB21,241

7. AB #21,242 - APPROVE CHANGE OF PUBLIC HEARING - STV 11-01. Approving the change of the public hearing date regarding the vacation of a portion of Van Allen Way, from Faraday Avenue to its northerly terminus - STV 11-01, from June 25, 2013 to June 18, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-125. ACTION:

AB21,242

8. AB #21,243 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepting the City Treasurer's Report on City Investments as of April 30, 2013. ACTION:

AB21,243

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

9. AB #21,244 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOP AT EDINBURGH DRIVE AND GLASGOW DRIVE. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stops on Edinburgh Drive at its intersection with Glasgow Drive. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-216. ACTION:

The ordinance was titled by the City Attorney, Celia Brewer. Moved Packard, approved 5/0

AB21,244

10. AB #21,245 - INTRODUCE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING PROHIBITION OF MINI- SATELLITE WAGERING. To consider introducing and adopting Urgency Ordinance No. CS-217, extending Urgency Ordinance CS-215 for ten months and 15 days, prohibiting mini-satellite wagering facilities within the City of Carlsbad; and, To consider issuing a report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition that led to the adoption of Ordinance CS-215, prohibiting mini-satellite wagering. Resolution No. 2013-126 ACTION:

CA Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Packard moved, approved 5/0.

AB21,245

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Renee Glas.........., San Marcos, came forward to address Council regarding tornado victims, drunk driving, alcohol consumption, alcohol free Octoberfest. Walt Meier, Carlsbad, solicitors, burglaries, asking the City for an ordinance for no soliciting, no throw away unwanted newspapers. Paige DeCino, Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative, regarding the importance of community gardens.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

ALL PRENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

pACKARD MOVED, APPROVED 5/0.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 30, 2013.

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 7, 2013.

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.

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:

12. AB #770 - APPROVE AGREEMENT. Approving the agreement between Olivenhain Municipal Water District and local project participants for the Integrated Regional Water Management Program. Resolution No. 1470.

pACKARD MOVED , APPROVED 5/0

AB770

11. AB #769 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT NO. 5025. Approving plans and specifications for the Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility at Maerkle Reservoir, Project No. 5025; and, authorizing the District Secretary to publish a Notice Inviting Bids for construction. Resolution No. 1469. ACTION:

Mayor Hall asked Skip Hammann about SDGE, or NRG would partner with us in this project? Any interest? SH - SDGE contacted the City some time ago, SDGE were contact but it was too small a project for them. Hall moved, approved 5/0.

AB769

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

13. AB #21,246 - APPROVE AGREEMENT. To consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with K. Backus and Associates for higher education consulting services; and; authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate and distribute funds to the Community and Economic Development account. Resolution No. 2013-127. ACTION:

Kathy Dodson gave the staff report and presented the Powerpoint presentation on file, in the office of the City Clerk. Blackburn - $110,000 consultant fees,s benefits? KD - Council goal for world class education, builds on our reputation, act as a catalyst for economic growth, raise earning ability, demand for local goods and services, creates new jobs, research drives new technology, new businesses, wealth. Packard - timeline? KD - 6 month timeline to completion. Packard moved, approved 5/0

AB21,246

14. AB #21,247 - 2013-14 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report regarding the fiscal year 2013-14 preliminary operating budget and set the public hearing for June 11, 2013. ACTION:

Administrative Services Director Chuck McBride and Budget Manager Helga Stover gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Helga - expenditures.

Gary Barberio, "key areas of focus", Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Kathy Dodson, "Creating quality jobs in a new economy"

Skip Hammann, "Safe and Efficient Transportation"

Chief Crawford, "Maintaining a safe community"

Hall - "Mobile intensive care unit" terminology instead of "ambulance", increased capabilities of paramedics, changes in laws. Douglas - ambulance capability, communication with hospitals from the field, Carlsbad has state of the art equipment, coordination between fire dept. and hospitals. Blackburn - considerations of expansion of services at construction of new fire station, applied with the State, pilot program for broader scope of expertise of paramedics

Gary Morrison " collaboration, innovation, and engagement" Data driven policing, training succession planning, social media.

Chris Hazeltine, "Meeting ..............." Alga Norte Park on time and on budget, Packard - needs assessment outside help Hall - roadmap and priority list as to what should be addressed first CH - Analysis of park development and action plan, prioritize park development

Gary Barberio - "additional priorities",

Chuck McBride, "Fee Update"

Blackburn - infrastructure replacement fund, council contingency fund, community garden, special projects, addition of ambulance, cycle out 'boxes', increase in personnel, in service ambulance units, Chief Crawford answered some questions, number of ambulances in service, call volume, Blackburn - new business, increase in sales tax revenue. McBride - substantial. Douglas - evaluation of parks and traffic, next department. Barberio - Utilities and PEM, continue in Public Works. Douglas - bicyclist safety, Skip - Encinitas and Leucadia, dedicated lanes and "sharrows" to share through lane for bicyles, Coastal Rail Trail proposal, may place sharrows along State Street, increased bicycle lanes and expansion of existing bike lanes, addition of bike lane on Carlsbad Village Drive, narrowing through lanes to slow down traffic. Douglas - change of classification of streets? Skip - Melrose, adding options of roadway classifications, Douglas asked about speed limit on Melrose Skip - balancing needs of cars, pedestrians and bicyles, mass transit. Wood - Sales tax increase this year. Chuck - sales tax increased this year by 11/12 to 12/13 up by $1.2 million, approx 5%. Packard - service assessments, library assessment? Barberio - no operation assessment of library or Cultural arts by an external consultant Packard - Carlsbad Blvd. Realignment timeline? Skip - coming back to Council with an updated schedule. Including some of the comments from the public in the EIR. Packard - Additional resources to advance this project to get it back on track. Skip - team of consultants helping out, trying to incorporate all ideas up front for efficiencies. Packard - real estate strategy? Dave Hauser - outlined identiified 4 or 5 sites, gave a tentative timeline. Hall - Safety building/service leasing fees? McBride, includes operation costs Hall - replacing 17 police vehicles shows commitment to having top notch equipment in the line of safety

McBride - Citizen workshop and Council adopting of budget dates.

Council sets public hearing for operating budget June 11, 2013 Pacard moved, approved 5/0

AB21,247

PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary)

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Construction of Carlsbad Desalination Project 4600 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA. Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CHS Baccalaureate The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints 1975 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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