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1. For Public Hearings it is not necessary to fill out a "Speaker Card". For all other items, fill out a "Speaker Card".
a. For items listed on the agenda (including Consent Calendar), there is a five (5) minute time limit on individual speakers.
b. For items not listed on the agenda (Public Comment), there is a three (3) minute time limit on individual speakers.
2. Before the item is heard, place the card in the clear tray marked Speaker Slips. It is located on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk.
3. When called by the Mayor, come forward and begin by stating your name and address. OTHER INFORMATION: > Citizens may have an item listed on a future agenda by submitting a letter to the City Manager. Unless the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, otherwise directs, such presentations shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. > It is Council's policy to adjourn meetings no later than 10:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call: 4 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
All four present
PRESENTATIONS: Carlsbad 5000 Annual Presentation. Retirement Proclamation presentation to Kathleen Ragland. Introduction of Sister City Futtsu, Japan Homestay Delegation.
First Presentation by the Carlsbad 5000 representatives. Listen for name of representative.
Gave details and location of event. Thanked Council for support.
Presentation to Kathleen Ragland. Retirement Proclamation in recognition of 17 years of service to the Carlsbad Library.
Mayor Lewis gave details of Kathleen's achievements.
Ms. Ragland thanked Council and associates of City.
Photos taken by Bill Richmond.
Presntation to Sister City - Japanese Delegation. Jacquie Thye of Sister City Committee came forward. Delegation from Futtsu.
Jacquie introduced Peter Yin and the members of the delegation
Ms. Thye also introduced delegates and host families.
Photos taken by Bill Richmond.
Delegate Representative Yubi O Kayobi, came forward to address Council - Thanked Council and Mayor for hospitality. Sister City for 19 years.
CONSENT CALENDAR
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING
1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-064, accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
AB 18,942
Item No. 2 approved. Kulchin moved to adopt 1 approved 4/0
Motion to Approve 1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-064, accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-064, accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. (Approved)
2. AB #18,943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-065, declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services.
AB 18,943
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, came forward to address Council. Expressed concerns relating to emergency readiness. Requested that a Master Plan be implemented for the Fire Department.
In response to inquiry from Lewis, confirmed fire department is 25 members short.
Lewis - would like an agenda item that characterizes everything that the Fire Department has - equipment and staff and salaries. Will request at future date.
(Editor's Note: This should be after Patchett's comments.)
Motion to 2. AB #18,943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-065, declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to 2. AB #18,943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-065, declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services. (Approved)
Patchett commented that Safety Services are taken very seriously. It is a combo effort, PW, Fire and Police.
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 about $ spent for Farmers Building. Used for storage not being used. Requested that the Building be sold. Asked that Recreation Center's be completed.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3. AB #18,944 - VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the Volunteer Program Annual Report for fiscal year 2005-2006. Resolution No. 2007-066.
AB 18,944
Sue Irey, Volunteer Coordinator came forward to review the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Updating Council on the volunteer program.
Volunteer hours worth over a million dollars.
A web link displayed - not a PowerPoint. Gave a fast fact sheet regarding statistics of volunteerism in Carlsbad.
Gave interactive tour of www.myvolunteer.page
Mayor thanked Ms. Irey for efforts.
Kulchin also thanked the staff and Dave the volunteer.
(Editor's Note: Hall and Packard also thanked staff. )
Kulchin made motion to approve - 4/0
4. AB #18,945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. Resolution No. 2007-067.
AB 18,945
Mike Grim, Senior Planner gave PowerPoint Presentation and reviewed the staff report.
Gave Background of HMP.
Gave purpose of HMP Annual Report.
Received a letter dated March 15, 2007 - to make part of the record. (look for the letter)
First Annual Report includes Background information on HMP and bseline conditions and sttus of HMP Imprlementing Agreement Tasks. All HMP
2nd Annual Report should be ready in early summer.
Gave an up to date as of today HMP status report.
Open Space Management Plan represents an implementing document.
Under review by the Coastal Commission.
Preserve Steward - Oversees all Preserve Managers, provides scientific-based technical guidance, and assists with compliance monitoring and reporting: Authorized by City Council in December 2005. Contract with TAIC approved by Council in 2005 - Roseanne Humphrey from TAIC present.
Negotiating with Center for Natural Lands Management for Preserve Manager.
Hi-Lited Preserve Mangement Issues and Constraints. Principal preserve managers are Center for Natural Lands Management. Department of Fish and Game. University of CA. And Large HOA's.
Management Issues - look at PowerPoint.
Challenges and Constraints: Few conservation entities available for preserve management to HMP standards. Lack of commonly acceptable template for Conservation Easements. Lack of available land for project itigation, especially within the Coastal Zone.
In discussion with wildlife agencies to discuss issues.
City and Wildlife Agencies continue to work together.
End of Presentation.
Lewis confirmed that through the gMP plan, the City has acquired about 33% of area is preserved as open space.
Grim commented about Robertson Ranch areas that are currently being developed.
Dianne Nygaard, Nighthawk Way, representing Preserve Calavera came forward to address Council.
Expressed concerns relating to the funding of management of natural plans, not produced Annual Report in HMP.
Stated that HMP is a model for development. Would like to know when lands are going to be protected.
Mr. David Zottendike, with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, came forward to address Council. Spoke about Carlsbad's important Natural Resources.
Appreciates City's efforts to implement plan. All agencies have had staff changeover (City and Wildlife).
Very pleased with City's efforts and continued efforts.
Spoke about benefit of completed plan - can apply for federal grants to obtain lands for preservation.
Kulchin - we have not honored commitment to the citizens per Nygaard? Mr. Z. - feels City is working to complete plan. Kulchin - When will we know about the grant application?
Hall - confirmed that 6 other cities are working on their HMP's.
Packard - are you satisfied with progress Carlsbad has made? Mr. Z - said yes!
Mr. Meyer, representing the Department of Fish and Game (David) California Department of Fish and Game came forward to address Council.
Mr. Meyer stated that his agency been meeting with Carlsbad's environmental team about once a month. Getting back on track. The hiring of a preserve steward was an excellent idea. The Lake Calavera Bank, fell into his lap and had not been able to get to it. Making progress at this time.
NCCP is a preserved and managed standard.
Packard - are you satisfied with Carlsbad's progress? Mr. Meyer - yes, definitely satisfied.
Hall - how does Carlsbad rate compared to other agencies? Mr. Meyer - all plans are different.
Kulchin - SD receied federal funds ?
Mr. Meyer confirmed.
Lewis - do you think we will have you for 2 or 3 years?
Mr. Meyer - been with Department for about 6 years.
Mr. Meyer - spoke about Budget impacts.
Kulchin - City owned open space is about 1000 acres?
Open Space not owned by City is 8,000.
Grim - open space not owned by City is through Mitigation program and General Plan requirements.
Hall - commented that we were cutting edge in early 90's; however, were asked to wait for surrounding communities.
Packard - thanked staff for diligent work.
Kulchin made. motion.
Motion to Approve 4. AB #18,945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. Resolution No. 2007-067. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 4. AB #18,945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. Resolution No. 2007-067. (Approved)
Recess Called at 7:17 p.m.
(Editor's Note: End of Recess at 7:21 p.m.)
5. AB #18,946 - PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT STATE OF EFFECTIVENESS REPORT. To consider accepting the 2007 State of Effectiveness Report.
AB 18,946
City Manager Ray Patchett introduced the item.
Chris Heiser, Fire Division Chief, introduced the item and team members. Linda Kermott, Lynn Diamond, and Joe Garuba, Lolly Sangster, Kerry Jesisek.
Gave presentation (powerpoint on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Joe Garuba, spoke about Balance Community Development - service areas, cip, code enforcement, housing and redevelopment and
Communication is last item - continue to show improvement in this area.
50% inrease in ratings relating to communication.
Christine Reuss spoke about Environmental Management -(mic problem.)
Storm Water - outreach program increased.
Financial Health - Long term fiscal condition; AA Bond Rating; Online Utility Billing Processing.
Lolly Sangster, spoke about learning, culture and arts.
Arts Office has 3 new measures this year. Employee training and development. Library customer satisfaction remains high. Sportsmanship improvements.
Parks, Trails and Open Space
Customer Satisfaction with Parks is above the benchmark.
31 miles of trails.
Chris Heiser, Top Qulity Services for Internal SErvices.
Facilities - Maintenace Assessment Program: positive results.
IT Project & Plans - responsible for communication within the City.
Top Quality Services - Public Safety - Building, Fire and Police.
Police Clearance Rate - the ability of time it takes from a crime being committed to an arrest.
Water - Gave statistics of improvements.
Automating meter reading services.
Garuba - Growth Management Standards - The City is in compliancew with all standards - will continue to evaluate.
Chief Heiser - summarized - spoke about City being healthy.
Packard - overall health is good - what areas are we weak? Garuba - do more in each area. The end result is not just the measurement data. Can get better across the board.
Hall - sales tax in the village . . . is there one area that has caused the increase.
Garuba - Debbie Fountain commented that the bigger generators are the gas stations and restaurants. Also new businesses in retail.
Hall - single stream recycling?
Christine Reuss - instead of having various cans and bins, one for trash and one for recycling.
The sorting takes place at the company who collects the waste.
Hall - how has boundary drops impacted response time? Heiser - will define in the coming year what the boundary drops have impacted.
Heiser - month of February - Carlsbd showed an equal amount - our apparatus going over into other neighboring jurisdictions.
Kulchin - Garuba commented about the beginning of the Performance Measurement goal.
Measure desired outcome with measured outcome.
Greg Clavier - in response to Lewis - City has a replacement program relating to age and usage.
Lewis - Do our police stay at home in our boundaries or are they in other agencies.
Chief Zoll - most of the time in our boundaries. Will be called out on occassion.
Lewis - do we keep track of the calls for the FD when they go outside of the City. Chief Heiser said yes.
Lewis requested if Council could recieve report relating to boundary drop. Thanked staff for report.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Spoke about the importance of a Fire Department Master Plan.
Motion to Approve Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Spoke about the importance of a Fire Department Master Plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Spoke about the importance of a Fire Department Master Plan. (Approved)
Council Reports.
Break Called at 7:17 P.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT 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.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS PACKARD Buena Vista Lagoon JPA City/School Committee EFJPA Encina Joint Powers (JAC) Encina Wastewater Authority League of California Cities - SD Division League of California Cities Transportation, Communication & Public Works Committee North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority KULCHIN American Coastal Coalition Board of Directors American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Board of Directors CalCoast Board of Directors Carlsbad ConVis (alternate) Encina Joint Powers (JAC) Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA) North County Transit District (alternate) *San Diego Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate) *SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee HALL Chamber of Commerce Liaison League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee SANDAG Board of Directors SANDAG Executive Committee SANDAG Public Safety Committee LEWIS Chamber of Commerce Liaison LAFCO Cities Advisory Committee North County Mayors and Managers SANDAG (1st alternate) San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in.
Debbie Fountain spoke about Kennedy Smith coming at 11:30 at Council Chambers for retail study in downtown area.
Focused on business and property owners in village area.
Adjourn at 8:03 p.m.
Mar 27, 2007 City Council Meeting
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1. For Public Hearings it is not necessary to fill out a "Speaker Card". For all other items, fill out a "Speaker Card".
a. For items listed on the agenda (including Consent Calendar), there is a five (5) minute time limit on individual speakers.
b. For items not listed on the agenda (Public Comment), there is a three (3) minute time limit on individual speakers.
2. Before the item is heard, place the card in the clear tray marked Speaker Slips. It is located on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk.
3. When called by the Mayor, come forward and begin by stating your name and address. OTHER INFORMATION: > Citizens may have an item listed on a future agenda by submitting a letter to the City Manager. Unless the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, otherwise directs, such presentations shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. > It is Council's policy to adjourn meetings no later than 10:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call: 4 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
All four present
PRESENTATIONS: Carlsbad 5000 Annual Presentation. Retirement Proclamation presentation to Kathleen Ragland. Introduction of Sister City Futtsu, Japan Homestay Delegation.
First Presentation by the Carlsbad 5000 representatives. Listen for name of representative.
Gave details and location of event. Thanked Council for support.
Presentation to Kathleen Ragland. Retirement Proclamation in recognition of 17 years of service to the Carlsbad Library.
Mayor Lewis gave details of Kathleen's achievements.
Ms. Ragland thanked Council and associates of City.
Photos taken by Bill Richmond.
Presntation to Sister City - Japanese Delegation. Jacquie Thye of Sister City Committee came forward. Delegation from Futtsu.
Jacquie introduced Peter Yin and the members of the delegation
Ms. Thye also introduced delegates and host families.
Photos taken by Bill Richmond.
Delegate Representative Yubi O Kayobi, came forward to address Council - Thanked Council and Mayor for hospitality. Sister City for 19 years.
CONSENT CALENDAR
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING
1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-064, accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
AB 18,942
Item No. 2 approved. Kulchin moved to adopt 1 approved 4/0
Motion to Approve 1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-064, accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-064, accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. (Approved)
2. AB #18,943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-065, declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services.
AB 18,943
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, came forward to address Council. Expressed concerns relating to emergency readiness. Requested that a Master Plan be implemented for the Fire Department.
In response to inquiry from Lewis, confirmed fire department is 25 members short.
Lewis - would like an agenda item that characterizes everything that the Fire Department has - equipment and staff and salaries. Will request at future date.
(Editor's Note: This should be after Patchett's comments.)
Motion to 2. AB #18,943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-065, declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to 2. AB #18,943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-065, declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services. (Approved)
Patchett commented that Safety Services are taken very seriously. It is a combo effort, PW, Fire and Police.
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 about $ spent for Farmers Building. Used for storage not being used. Requested that the Building be sold. Asked that Recreation Center's be completed.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3. AB #18,944 - VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the Volunteer Program Annual Report for fiscal year 2005-2006. Resolution No. 2007-066.
AB 18,944
Sue Irey, Volunteer Coordinator came forward to review the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Updating Council on the volunteer program.
Volunteer hours worth over a million dollars.
A web link displayed - not a PowerPoint. Gave a fast fact sheet regarding statistics of volunteerism in Carlsbad.
Gave interactive tour of www.myvolunteer.page
Mayor thanked Ms. Irey for efforts.
Kulchin also thanked the staff and Dave the volunteer.
(Editor's Note: Hall and Packard also thanked staff. )
Kulchin made motion to approve - 4/0
4. AB #18,945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. Resolution No. 2007-067.
AB 18,945
Mike Grim, Senior Planner gave PowerPoint Presentation and reviewed the staff report.
Gave Background of HMP.
Gave purpose of HMP Annual Report.
Received a letter dated March 15, 2007 - to make part of the record. (look for the letter)
First Annual Report includes Background information on HMP and bseline conditions and sttus of HMP Imprlementing Agreement Tasks. All HMP
2nd Annual Report should be ready in early summer.
Gave an up to date as of today HMP status report.
Open Space Management Plan represents an implementing document.
Under review by the Coastal Commission.
Preserve Steward - Oversees all Preserve Managers, provides scientific-based technical guidance, and assists with compliance monitoring and reporting: Authorized by City Council in December 2005. Contract with TAIC approved by Council in 2005 - Roseanne Humphrey from TAIC present.
Negotiating with Center for Natural Lands Management for Preserve Manager.
Hi-Lited Preserve Mangement Issues and Constraints. Principal preserve managers are Center for Natural Lands Management. Department of Fish and Game. University of CA. And Large HOA's.
Management Issues - look at PowerPoint.
Challenges and Constraints: Few conservation entities available for preserve management to HMP standards. Lack of commonly acceptable template for Conservation Easements. Lack of available land for project itigation, especially within the Coastal Zone.
In discussion with wildlife agencies to discuss issues.
City and Wildlife Agencies continue to work together.
End of Presentation.
Lewis confirmed that through the gMP plan, the City has acquired about 33% of area is preserved as open space.
Grim commented about Robertson Ranch areas that are currently being developed.
Dianne Nygaard, Nighthawk Way, representing Preserve Calavera came forward to address Council.
Expressed concerns relating to the funding of management of natural plans, not produced Annual Report in HMP.
Stated that HMP is a model for development. Would like to know when lands are going to be protected.
Mr. David Zottendike, with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, came forward to address Council. Spoke about Carlsbad's important Natural Resources.
Appreciates City's efforts to implement plan. All agencies have had staff changeover (City and Wildlife).
Very pleased with City's efforts and continued efforts.
Spoke about benefit of completed plan - can apply for federal grants to obtain lands for preservation.
Kulchin - we have not honored commitment to the citizens per Nygaard? Mr. Z. - feels City is working to complete plan. Kulchin - When will we know about the grant application?
Hall - confirmed that 6 other cities are working on their HMP's.
Packard - are you satisfied with progress Carlsbad has made? Mr. Z - said yes!
Mr. Meyer, representing the Department of Fish and Game (David) California Department of Fish and Game came forward to address Council.
Mr. Meyer stated that his agency been meeting with Carlsbad's environmental team about once a month. Getting back on track. The hiring of a preserve steward was an excellent idea. The Lake Calavera Bank, fell into his lap and had not been able to get to it. Making progress at this time.
NCCP is a preserved and managed standard.
Packard - are you satisfied with Carlsbad's progress? Mr. Meyer - yes, definitely satisfied.
Hall - how does Carlsbad rate compared to other agencies? Mr. Meyer - all plans are different.
Kulchin - SD receied federal funds ?
Mr. Meyer confirmed.
Lewis - do you think we will have you for 2 or 3 years?
Mr. Meyer - been with Department for about 6 years.
Mr. Meyer - spoke about Budget impacts.
Kulchin - City owned open space is about 1000 acres?
Open Space not owned by City is 8,000.
Grim - open space not owned by City is through Mitigation program and General Plan requirements.
Hall - commented that we were cutting edge in early 90's; however, were asked to wait for surrounding communities.
Packard - thanked staff for diligent work.
Kulchin made. motion.
Motion to Approve 4. AB #18,945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. Resolution No. 2007-067. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve 4. AB #18,945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. To consider accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. Resolution No. 2007-067. (Approved)
Recess Called at 7:17 p.m.
(Editor's Note: End of Recess at 7:21 p.m.)
5. AB #18,946 - PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT STATE OF EFFECTIVENESS REPORT. To consider accepting the 2007 State of Effectiveness Report.
AB 18,946
City Manager Ray Patchett introduced the item.
Chris Heiser, Fire Division Chief, introduced the item and team members. Linda Kermott, Lynn Diamond, and Joe Garuba, Lolly Sangster, Kerry Jesisek.
Gave presentation (powerpoint on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Joe Garuba, spoke about Balance Community Development - service areas, cip, code enforcement, housing and redevelopment and
Communication is last item - continue to show improvement in this area.
50% inrease in ratings relating to communication.
Christine Reuss spoke about Environmental Management -(mic problem.)
Storm Water - outreach program increased.
Financial Health - Long term fiscal condition; AA Bond Rating; Online Utility Billing Processing.
Lolly Sangster, spoke about learning, culture and arts.
Arts Office has 3 new measures this year. Employee training and development. Library customer satisfaction remains high. Sportsmanship improvements.
Parks, Trails and Open Space
Customer Satisfaction with Parks is above the benchmark.
31 miles of trails.
Chris Heiser, Top Qulity Services for Internal SErvices.
Facilities - Maintenace Assessment Program: positive results.
IT Project & Plans - responsible for communication within the City.
Top Quality Services - Public Safety - Building, Fire and Police.
Police Clearance Rate - the ability of time it takes from a crime being committed to an arrest.
Water - Gave statistics of improvements.
Automating meter reading services.
Garuba - Growth Management Standards - The City is in compliancew with all standards - will continue to evaluate.
Chief Heiser - summarized - spoke about City being healthy.
Packard - overall health is good - what areas are we weak? Garuba - do more in each area. The end result is not just the measurement data. Can get better across the board.
Hall - sales tax in the village . . . is there one area that has caused the increase.
Garuba - Debbie Fountain commented that the bigger generators are the gas stations and restaurants. Also new businesses in retail.
Hall - single stream recycling?
Christine Reuss - instead of having various cans and bins, one for trash and one for recycling.
The sorting takes place at the company who collects the waste.
Hall - how has boundary drops impacted response time? Heiser - will define in the coming year what the boundary drops have impacted.
Heiser - month of February - Carlsbd showed an equal amount - our apparatus going over into other neighboring jurisdictions.
Kulchin - Garuba commented about the beginning of the Performance Measurement goal.
Measure desired outcome with measured outcome.
Greg Clavier - in response to Lewis - City has a replacement program relating to age and usage.
Lewis - Do our police stay at home in our boundaries or are they in other agencies.
Chief Zoll - most of the time in our boundaries. Will be called out on occassion.
Lewis - do we keep track of the calls for the FD when they go outside of the City. Chief Heiser said yes.
Lewis requested if Council could recieve report relating to boundary drop. Thanked staff for report.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Spoke about the importance of a Fire Department Master Plan.
Motion to Approve Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Spoke about the importance of a Fire Department Master Plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to Approve Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive came forward to address Council. Spoke about the importance of a Fire Department Master Plan. (Approved)
Council Reports.
Break Called at 7:17 P.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT 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.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS PACKARD Buena Vista Lagoon JPA City/School Committee EFJPA Encina Joint Powers (JAC) Encina Wastewater Authority League of California Cities - SD Division League of California Cities Transportation, Communication & Public Works Committee North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority KULCHIN American Coastal Coalition Board of Directors American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Board of Directors CalCoast Board of Directors Carlsbad ConVis (alternate) Encina Joint Powers (JAC) Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA) North County Transit District (alternate) *San Diego Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate) *SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee HALL Chamber of Commerce Liaison League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee SANDAG Board of Directors SANDAG Executive Committee SANDAG Public Safety Committee LEWIS Chamber of Commerce Liaison LAFCO Cities Advisory Committee North County Mayors and Managers SANDAG (1st alternate) San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in.
Debbie Fountain spoke about Kennedy Smith coming at 11:30 at Council Chambers for retail study in downtown area.
Focused on business and property owners in village area.
Adjourn at 8:03 p.m.
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