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.

Item No. 1 Pulled - 2-9 approved - Kulchin Motion Approved 4/0/1

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: SOME AGENDA BILLS MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES TO BE DISPLAYED.

1. AB #19,015 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Accepting a donation from the Slaggie Family Foundation and the Carlsbad Lions Club for the Carlsbad City Library and authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. Resolution No. 2007-124. ACTION:

AB19015

Kulchin requested that item be pulled - Thanked for donation.

Kulchin Motion - Approved 4/0/1

2. AB #19,016 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepting the City Treasurer's Report on City investments as of April 30, 2007. ACTION:

AB19016

3. AB #19,017 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION. Authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service. Resolution No. 2007-125. ACTION:

AB19017

4. AB #19,018 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION. Approving the grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Used Oil Block Grant Program and authorizing appropriation of grant funds. Resolution No. 2007-126. ACTION:

AB19018

5. AB #19,019 - APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT. Approving the Reimbursement Agreement with Bressi GardenLane, LLC, for construction of an additional right-turn lane on eastbound Palomar Airport Road at Melrose Drive. Resolution No. 2007-127. ACTION:

AB19019

6. AB #19,020 - APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS. Approving four quitclaim deeds for a relinquishment of Access Rights easements over Lots 5, 6, 19, and 20, Map No. 15013 of Carlsbad Tract No. 98-10, to Opus West Corporation. Resolution No. 2007-128. ACTION:

AB19020

7. AB #19,021 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS. Approving agreements with RBF Consulting, Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., and GVP Consulting, Inc. for engineering planchecking services. Resolution No. 2007-129. ACTION:

AB19021

8. AB #19,022 - ESTABLISH 2007-2008 SPECIAL TAXES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Approving the establishment of the 2007-08 special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1. Resolution No. 2007-130. ACTION:

AB19022

9. AB #19,023 - HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD STREET NAME CHANGE. Approving a Street Name Change (SNC 07-01), renaming a portion of Hidden Valley Road to The Crossings Drive. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-131. ACTION:

AB19023

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:

This item was continued from the Council Meeting of May 22, 2007.

10. AB #19,009 - EMINENT DOMAIN IN EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT AREAS. To consider describing the Housing and Redevelopment Agency's powers of eminent domain in existing redevelopment areas, and to require findings to extend the time limitations for eminent domain proceedings by amending the Redevelopment Plan as required by the passage of Senate Bill 53. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-841. ACTION:

AB19009

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

Motion to Approve 10. AB #19,009 - EMINENT DOMAIN IN EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT AREAS. To consider describing the Housing and Redevelopment Agency's powers of eminent domain in existing redevelopment areas, and to require findings to extend the time limitations for eminent domain proceedings by amending the Redevelopment Plan as required by the passage of Senate Bill 53. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-841. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:

11. AB #19,024 - AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Amending Sections 20.44.090 and 20.44.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to more accurately reflect the objective set forth in the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-842. ACTION:

AB19024

City Attorney Ron Ball Titled the Ordinance.

Motion by Kulchin Approved 4/0/1

12. AB #19,025 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOPS ON EL FUERTE STREET. Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by the addition of Sections 10.28.880 and 10.28.890, to require stops on El Fuerte Street at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito Street. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-843. ACTION:

AB19025

One speaker first - Bob Lattin came forward to address Council - 2848 Cacatua Street. Spoke in support of the stop signs being placed on El Fuerte Street. Looking forward to Police Enforcement.

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

Motion to Approve 12. AB #19,025 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOPS ON EL FUERTE STREET. Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by the addition of Sections 10.28.880 and 10.28.890, to require stops on El Fuerte Street at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito Street. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-843. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to Approve 12. AB #19,025 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOPS ON EL FUERTE STREET. Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by the addition of Sections 10.28.880 and 10.28.890, to require stops on El Fuerte Street at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito Street. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-843. ACTION: (Approved)

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.

Bill Sutro, 7656 Calle Merdero, came forward to address Council. Brought four books in appreciation of Leroy Granis - presented two books to each Library.

Katherine Ryland, came forward to address Council. Spoke in support of Alga Norte Pool. For childrens physical and mental health. Second - for childrens safety. Third - childrens well being.

Asked when would be the appropriate time for supporters to come.

Packard - are you impression that Lazy River is a positive recapture rate.

Claudio Carrillo, Public Affairs Manager for SDG&E - a brief summer outlook for energy use over the summer. (Century court park is the address). Get handout from LW for comments.

Stated that SDG&E will meet needs of customers. Encouraged energy conservation.

Urge energy awareness.

Commented that they have programs for elderly and disabled. 800-411-sdge for additonal information and website sdg&e.com

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Council voted to purchase Farmers Insurance Building.

Encouraged the sale of Farmers Building to use funds to construct community centers in the parks.

Kip McBane, 2691 Crest Drive, spoke about meeting held in the Chambers by FD to speak about Hosp Grove and fire response. Asking that Council make Hosp Grove a no smoking and no fire zone. Second issue - completing the fire hydrant placement - water department needs to complete remaining sectors.

Ask that council consider request.

Ray Patchett suggested that the individual attend the Budget Workshop or request an item on the agenda.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

CITY OF CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA

Special Meeting

June 12, 2007 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Kulchin - made motion - Approved 4//0/1

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 1, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 1, 2007.

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: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.

1. AB #402 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Approving the first amendment to the lease agreement between New Village Arts Theatre and the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency to extend the lease term for 2787-B State Street. Resolution No. 440. ACTION:

AB402

Approved 4/0/1

ADJOURNMENT TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA

Special Meeting

June 12, 2007 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.

2. AB #29 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT Approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Dudek and Associates for environmental monitoring and maintenance of habitat areas for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course, Project No. 39722. Resolution No. 37. ACTION:

AB29

Approved 4/0/1 Item No. 1 pulled.

Motion to 2. AB #29 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT Approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Dudek and Associates for environmental monitoring and maintenance of habitat areas for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course, Project No. 39722. Resolution No. 37. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

1. AB #28 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION Approving the construction of Mass Grading and Partial Utilities for the Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course by SEMA Construction as complete, and authorizing the Secretary to file a Notice of Completion, Project No. 39721-1. Resolution No. 36. ACTION:

AB28

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, came forward to address Council. Expressed concerns relating to amount of tax dollars spent on construction of the golf course.

Moition by kulchin approved 4/0/1

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

13. AB #19,027 - PRESENTATION FROM CITIZEN ORGANIZATION. To receive a presentation from Imagine Carlsbad and consider a request for a donation of In-Kind services or fees for a proposed Community Picnic Day. ACTION:

AB19027

City Manager ray Patchett introduced Hope Wrisley and Jim Comstock. Jim Comstock, 2755 Jefferson Street - came forward to address Council on behalf of Imagine Carlsbad.

Gary Hill and Jim Comstock developed Imagine Carlsbad.

Gave presentation (try to get PowerPoint from Kimberly).

Listed Values of Imagine Carlsbad: The bst communites are those in which the citizens take an active role. A Political.

Meeting Dates - 4th monday of each month.

Here for Connecting Community Day. Hope Wrisley spoke again - Living on FLying Cloud Way - to speak about the Connecting Community Day.

Requesting a citywide picnic on September 16, 2007 - Pine Hidden Canyon Poinsettia Stagecoach - no admission fee.

Would like City to co-sponsor event - waive registration fee for parks - advertise on City's webpage. Each Council member to visit at least one park. It would cost almost $750 to reserve the parks.

Lewis - would there be a coordinator at each park? Wrisley - yes a committee to coordinate the logistics. Also a clean up effort afterwards.

Packard - why did you pick a Sunday as opposed to a Saturday?

Wrisley - due to soccer games.

Kulchin - a great idea.

Motion by Kulchin - to allocate $750 for park rental fees and honor request from Imagine Carlsbad. 4/0/1

Mayor Lewis - how long are meetings. Comstock - hour and one half.

Five minute break now at 6:36 p.m.

Back in session at 6:40

14. AB #19,026 - 2007-08 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report on the preliminary 2007-08 operating budget, and setting a Public Hearing for June 26, 2007. ACTION:

AB19026

Lisa Irvine and David Barnum presented PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Irvine reviewed the Budget Calendar

Irvine - reviewed combined budged for City of Carlsbad.

There will be 6 to 8 new program options on June 26, 2007.

Irvine - reviewed Carlsbad's Economic Profile.

Carlsbad Median Home Prices are declining.

Kulchin - requested that Irvine speak about Plaza Camino Real - regarding Sales Taxes by Geo Area.

Per Irvine - Plaza Camino is slowing down and Forum is growing.

Franchise Taxes are relatively flat.

Operating Revenues by Source - taxes fees, fines, licenses and permits, interest rents

Displayed Operting Revenues by Fund Types $196.2 million. General Fund Revenues - $121.0 million

General Fund Budget - Revenues are estimated at $121 million Budget Requests $115.6 million.

Gave a 10 year forecst assumptions.

Forecast Comparison Chart

Government Accounting Standards Board Requirement - (Retiree Health Care Costs) - City of Carlsbad Employees and Former Water District Employees. Fiscal Impact - One time - $7.9 million general fund's share. On going would be about $368 thousand per year.

Council Member Hall - asked how we have dealt with retirees health. Irvine - we have done a pay as you go and budget on a yearly basis. Now have to report in Financial Statements.

Hall - will other cities be fully funding? Irivne - cities who have the ability will probably fully fund. Those who do not - will probably do as a pay as you go.

Hall - what are we paying this year - $130,000 this year per Irvine. Irvine - if we do not fully fund next year - $6 or $700,000 . Hall - will all cities have to do this? Irvine - yes.

Kulchin - we are looking at charter rather than general. - any impact on healthcre. Irvine - not that she knows.

Lewis - spoke about State deficit - are we projecting any hits on the City as a result of States deficit. Irvine - we don't know. Do have some protections as a result of Proposition 1a

David Barnum Finance Manager gave an overview of Budget Process.

Reviewed Budget Policies.

GAve an overview of Budget - requesting 21 new positions.

Gave an overview of the new positions.

Opeating budget = $192.3 million

Spoke about Infrastructure Replacement Fund.

Turning over to Leadership Team for their portions of presentation. Police Chief Tom Zoll gave a review of the new positions being requested.

Property and Evidence division - Since early 80's only one position. Second position will provide better coverage (Commmunity Services Officer) and increased customer service.

Requesting traffic sergeant and motor officer.

Requesting one Patrol Officer - help meet increasing volume as City continues to grow - will assist with downtown enforcement.

Information Techonology Side - computers have assisted the officers helps to protect citizens of carlsbad.

Introduced Fire Chief Kevin Crawford - Spoke about Boundary Drop - includes 3 of 4 jurisdictions that have boundary with City of Carlsbad. Oceanside most recently joined.

Activity comparison - 208 responding into Carlsbad - 204 Responding out of Carlsbad.

Requesting a Station Alerting System.

Requesting Station Alerting System be upgraded. Adking for money to help pay for software licensing of computers recently approved for vehicles. Update item - Quint will be in service by end of summer. Fire Department is requesting a Fire Battalion Chief - Administration

Hall - confirmed that San Marcos is missing in the boundary drop agreement. Hall - confirmed that there is a central dispatch for fire. (CADD - located in north com dispatch center per Crawford).

Kulchin - why doesn't San Marcos want to be part of Boundary Drop? Crawford - Do not know - probably something they do no like in agreement. Patchett - working to resolve.

Lewis - does all of the fire departments have the computers? Crawford - all of NOrth County and add replacement costs into Annual Budget.

Now Jim Elliott - came forward to address Council relating to Economic Sustainability.

Concerns relating to mandated programs: Storm Water Waste Discharge Regs Coastal / Open Space And more . . .

Information Technology - Technology Master Plan - going to look at current situation.

Asking for one Human Resources - limited term position.

End of J.Elliott presentation. Kulchin - is it difficult to get someone to come in for just a year. Elliott - easier to get an employee than a contract.

Debbie Fontain - standing in for Sandy Holder. Spoke about new GIS Technicial Positions. A determination was made that they need additional assistance.

Prepare for incerases in service requests.

General Plan Update - being initiated - a large program for the City. Two phase update Progra

Phase 1 - public outreach; analysis; final scope of work. Phase 2 - draft update to all documents; public review and hearing process; approval. Kulchin - how often to we have to review or update? Don Neu - the housing element is required to be updated every five years. General Plan does not have a set time to review - confirmed that it will take about three years.

State suggests that plans are relevent to communities.

Hall - where are we on the housing element? Neu - will be coming forward with draft on the 19th of June.

Hall - by Christmas or January will possibly have it back? Neu - yes.

Lisa Hildabrand - to review Community Services.

Project opening Learning Center for August 2008.

Leo Carrillo RAnch Expansion Project - Patio Expansion - more flat space.

RFID at the Library -

Communications - Now Streaming Council and Planning Commission. More programs and events to come. Looking to improve website. Video Delivery Services: State took over cable franchise authority from the City. Streamline process for providers; to encourage competition. Will be working with League of Ca Cities - to ensure cities programming to citiziens.

Spoke about volunteer programs.

Can be player assistant at golf course - contact Sue Irey 434-2989.

End of Presentation. Lewis - a golf player assistant? Hildabrand - helping folks on the golf course.

Mark Stone, Deputy PUblic Works Director called forward. New Positions/ review of budget requests.

Requesting a Cross Connection Control Technician; Business System Technician; Maintenance Aide; Building Maintenance Worker.

New Programs: Wastewater Discharge Requirement (WDR) mandate from State Storm Water

End of presentation. Hall - why not go out into private sector to get bids? Stone - pipes have to be considered -

David Barnum to review remaining funds - Water Enterprise Fund

Water Enterprise Expenditures.

Staff is proposing a rate increase in water of .08.

Even with increase - will be lower than surrounding communities.

Rate Increase for sewer being proposed also - 10.6% Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - proposing a fee increase of 13.3%

Special Revenue Fund = $10.5 million budget.

Fee Updates - Recomending a 5% Facilities Fee Increase Development Related Service Fee Increase - 5% Development Impact Fees - 3.5 to 3.7%

In closing reviwed Budget Calendar once again. GAve location and time of Budget Workshop - also gave phone number and website.

Hall - Sewer Fees - spoke about operations of new wastewater plant? Where do we see revenues from the plant? Irvine - in the Water Fund (revenues are included in Water Enterprise Fund.

Hall - higher costs is in Encina? Irvine - correct.

Lewis - for water enterprise fund - what is our reserve on that? What % of budget? Barnum - will bring forward for June 26th adoption.

End of presentation.

Packard - asked that one change - requested legislated mandates rather than legal mandates.

Hall - thanked staff.

Kulchin - thanked staff. Lewis - thanked staff.

Kulchin - motion to accept report and set PH.

Adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

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.

Jun 12, 2007 City Council Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Roll Call: 4 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.

Closed Session Announcement

Marbella release in two weeks per Ball

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Packard abstained from May 22nd. Approved 4/0/1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 8, 2007.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 15, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 16, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 22, 2007.

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.

Item No. 1 Pulled - 2-9 approved - Kulchin Motion Approved 4/0/1

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: SOME AGENDA BILLS MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES TO BE DISPLAYED.

1. AB #19,015 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. Accepting a donation from the Slaggie Family Foundation and the Carlsbad Lions Club for the Carlsbad City Library and authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. Resolution No. 2007-124. ACTION:

AB19015

Kulchin requested that item be pulled - Thanked for donation.

Kulchin Motion - Approved 4/0/1

2. AB #19,016 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepting the City Treasurer's Report on City investments as of April 30, 2007. ACTION:

AB19016

3. AB #19,017 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION. Authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service. Resolution No. 2007-125. ACTION:

AB19017

4. AB #19,018 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION. Approving the grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Used Oil Block Grant Program and authorizing appropriation of grant funds. Resolution No. 2007-126. ACTION:

AB19018

5. AB #19,019 - APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT. Approving the Reimbursement Agreement with Bressi GardenLane, LLC, for construction of an additional right-turn lane on eastbound Palomar Airport Road at Melrose Drive. Resolution No. 2007-127. ACTION:

AB19019

6. AB #19,020 - APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS. Approving four quitclaim deeds for a relinquishment of Access Rights easements over Lots 5, 6, 19, and 20, Map No. 15013 of Carlsbad Tract No. 98-10, to Opus West Corporation. Resolution No. 2007-128. ACTION:

AB19020

7. AB #19,021 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS. Approving agreements with RBF Consulting, Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., and GVP Consulting, Inc. for engineering planchecking services. Resolution No. 2007-129. ACTION:

AB19021

8. AB #19,022 - ESTABLISH 2007-2008 SPECIAL TAXES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Approving the establishment of the 2007-08 special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1. Resolution No. 2007-130. ACTION:

AB19022

9. AB #19,023 - HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD STREET NAME CHANGE. Approving a Street Name Change (SNC 07-01), renaming a portion of Hidden Valley Road to The Crossings Drive. Adopting Resolution No. 2007-131. ACTION:

AB19023

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:

This item was continued from the Council Meeting of May 22, 2007.

10. AB #19,009 - EMINENT DOMAIN IN EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT AREAS. To consider describing the Housing and Redevelopment Agency's powers of eminent domain in existing redevelopment areas, and to require findings to extend the time limitations for eminent domain proceedings by amending the Redevelopment Plan as required by the passage of Senate Bill 53. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-841. ACTION:

AB19009

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:

11. AB #19,024 - AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Amending Sections 20.44.090 and 20.44.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to more accurately reflect the objective set forth in the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-842. ACTION:

AB19024

City Attorney Ron Ball Titled the Ordinance.

Motion by Kulchin Approved 4/0/1

12. AB #19,025 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOPS ON EL FUERTE STREET. Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by the addition of Sections 10.28.880 and 10.28.890, to require stops on El Fuerte Street at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito Street. Adopting Ordinance No. NS-843. ACTION:

AB19025

One speaker first - Bob Lattin came forward to address Council - 2848 Cacatua Street. Spoke in support of the stop signs being placed on El Fuerte Street. Looking forward to Police Enforcement.

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

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.

Bill Sutro, 7656 Calle Merdero, came forward to address Council. Brought four books in appreciation of Leroy Granis - presented two books to each Library.

Katherine Ryland, came forward to address Council. Spoke in support of Alga Norte Pool. For childrens physical and mental health. Second - for childrens safety. Third - childrens well being.

Asked when would be the appropriate time for supporters to come.

Packard - are you impression that Lazy River is a positive recapture rate.

Claudio Carrillo, Public Affairs Manager for SDG&E - a brief summer outlook for energy use over the summer. (Century court park is the address). Get handout from LW for comments.

Stated that SDG&E will meet needs of customers. Encouraged energy conservation.

Urge energy awareness.

Commented that they have programs for elderly and disabled. 800-411-sdge for additonal information and website sdg&e.com

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Council voted to purchase Farmers Insurance Building.

Encouraged the sale of Farmers Building to use funds to construct community centers in the parks.

Ask that council consider request.

Ray Patchett suggested that the individual attend the Budget Workshop or request an item on the agenda.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

CITY OF CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA

Special Meeting

June 12, 2007 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Kulchin - made motion - Approved 4//0/1

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 1, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 1, 2007.

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 #402 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Approving the first amendment to the lease agreement between New Village Arts Theatre and the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency to extend the lease term for 2787-B State Street. Resolution No. 440. ACTION:

AB402

Approved 4/0/1

ADJOURNMENT TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA

Special Meeting

June 12, 2007 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.

2. AB #29 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT Approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Dudek and Associates for environmental monitoring and maintenance of habitat areas for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course, Project No. 39722. Resolution No. 37. ACTION:

AB29

Approved 4/0/1 Item No. 1 pulled.

1. AB #28 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION Approving the construction of Mass Grading and Partial Utilities for the Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course by SEMA Construction as complete, and authorizing the Secretary to file a Notice of Completion, Project No. 39721-1. Resolution No. 36. ACTION:

AB28

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, came forward to address Council. Expressed concerns relating to amount of tax dollars spent on construction of the golf course.

Moition by kulchin approved 4/0/1

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

13. AB #19,027 - PRESENTATION FROM CITIZEN ORGANIZATION. To receive a presentation from Imagine Carlsbad and consider a request for a donation of In-Kind services or fees for a proposed Community Picnic Day. ACTION:

AB19027

City Manager ray Patchett introduced Hope Wrisley and Jim Comstock. Jim Comstock, 2755 Jefferson Street - came forward to address Council on behalf of Imagine Carlsbad.

Gary Hill and Jim Comstock developed Imagine Carlsbad.

Gave presentation (try to get PowerPoint from Kimberly).

Listed Values of Imagine Carlsbad: The bst communites are those in which the citizens take an active role. A Political.

Meeting Dates - 4th monday of each month.

Here for Connecting Community Day. Hope Wrisley spoke again - Living on FLying Cloud Way - to speak about the Connecting Community Day.

Requesting a citywide picnic on September 16, 2007 - Pine Hidden Canyon Poinsettia Stagecoach - no admission fee.

Would like City to co-sponsor event - waive registration fee for parks - advertise on City's webpage. Each Council member to visit at least one park. It would cost almost $750 to reserve the parks.

Lewis - would there be a coordinator at each park? Wrisley - yes a committee to coordinate the logistics. Also a clean up effort afterwards.

Packard - why did you pick a Sunday as opposed to a Saturday?

Wrisley - due to soccer games.

Kulchin - a great idea.

Motion by Kulchin - to allocate $750 for park rental fees and honor request from Imagine Carlsbad. 4/0/1

Mayor Lewis - how long are meetings. Comstock - hour and one half.

Five minute break now at 6:36 p.m.

Back in session at 6:40

14. AB #19,026 - 2007-08 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report on the preliminary 2007-08 operating budget, and setting a Public Hearing for June 26, 2007. ACTION:

AB19026

Lisa Irvine and David Barnum presented PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Irvine reviewed the Budget Calendar

Irvine - reviewed combined budged for City of Carlsbad.

There will be 6 to 8 new program options on June 26, 2007.

Irvine - reviewed Carlsbad's Economic Profile.

Carlsbad Median Home Prices are declining.

Kulchin - requested that Irvine speak about Plaza Camino Real - regarding Sales Taxes by Geo Area.

Per Irvine - Plaza Camino is slowing down and Forum is growing.

Franchise Taxes are relatively flat.

Operating Revenues by Source - taxes fees, fines, licenses and permits, interest rents

Displayed Operting Revenues by Fund Types $196.2 million. General Fund Revenues - $121.0 million

General Fund Budget - Revenues are estimated at $121 million Budget Requests $115.6 million.

Gave a 10 year forecst assumptions.

Forecast Comparison Chart

Council Member Hall - asked how we have dealt with retirees health. Irvine - we have done a pay as you go and budget on a yearly basis. Now have to report in Financial Statements.

Hall - will other cities be fully funding? Irivne - cities who have the ability will probably fully fund. Those who do not - will probably do as a pay as you go.

Hall - what are we paying this year - $130,000 this year per Irvine. Irvine - if we do not fully fund next year - $6 or $700,000 . Hall - will all cities have to do this? Irvine - yes.

Kulchin - we are looking at charter rather than general. - any impact on healthcre. Irvine - not that she knows.

Lewis - spoke about State deficit - are we projecting any hits on the City as a result of States deficit. Irvine - we don't know. Do have some protections as a result of Proposition 1a

David Barnum Finance Manager gave an overview of Budget Process.

Reviewed Budget Policies.

GAve an overview of Budget - requesting 21 new positions.

Gave an overview of the new positions.

Opeating budget = $192.3 million

Spoke about Infrastructure Replacement Fund.

Turning over to Leadership Team for their portions of presentation. Police Chief Tom Zoll gave a review of the new positions being requested.

Property and Evidence division - Since early 80's only one position. Second position will provide better coverage (Commmunity Services Officer) and increased customer service.

Requesting traffic sergeant and motor officer.

Requesting one Patrol Officer - help meet increasing volume as City continues to grow - will assist with downtown enforcement.

Information Techonology Side - computers have assisted the officers helps to protect citizens of carlsbad.

Introduced Fire Chief Kevin Crawford - Spoke about Boundary Drop - includes 3 of 4 jurisdictions that have boundary with City of Carlsbad. Oceanside most recently joined.

Activity comparison - 208 responding into Carlsbad - 204 Responding out of Carlsbad.

Requesting a Station Alerting System.

Hall - confirmed that San Marcos is missing in the boundary drop agreement. Hall - confirmed that there is a central dispatch for fire. (CADD - located in north com dispatch center per Crawford).

Kulchin - why doesn't San Marcos want to be part of Boundary Drop? Crawford - Do not know - probably something they do no like in agreement. Patchett - working to resolve.

Lewis - does all of the fire departments have the computers? Crawford - all of NOrth County and add replacement costs into Annual Budget.

Now Jim Elliott - came forward to address Council relating to Economic Sustainability.

Concerns relating to mandated programs: Storm Water Waste Discharge Regs Coastal / Open Space And more . . .

Information Technology - Technology Master Plan - going to look at current situation.

Asking for one Human Resources - limited term position.

End of J.Elliott presentation. Kulchin - is it difficult to get someone to come in for just a year. Elliott - easier to get an employee than a contract.

Debbie Fontain - standing in for Sandy Holder. Spoke about new GIS Technicial Positions. A determination was made that they need additional assistance.

Prepare for incerases in service requests.

General Plan Update - being initiated - a large program for the City. Two phase update Progra

State suggests that plans are relevent to communities.

Hall - where are we on the housing element? Neu - will be coming forward with draft on the 19th of June.

Hall - by Christmas or January will possibly have it back? Neu - yes.

Lisa Hildabrand - to review Community Services.

Project opening Learning Center for August 2008.

Leo Carrillo RAnch Expansion Project - Patio Expansion - more flat space.

RFID at the Library -

Spoke about volunteer programs.

Can be player assistant at golf course - contact Sue Irey 434-2989.

End of Presentation. Lewis - a golf player assistant? Hildabrand - helping folks on the golf course.

Mark Stone, Deputy PUblic Works Director called forward. New Positions/ review of budget requests.

Requesting a Cross Connection Control Technician; Business System Technician; Maintenance Aide; Building Maintenance Worker.

New Programs: Wastewater Discharge Requirement (WDR) mandate from State Storm Water

End of presentation. Hall - why not go out into private sector to get bids? Stone - pipes have to be considered -

David Barnum to review remaining funds - Water Enterprise Fund

Water Enterprise Expenditures.

Staff is proposing a rate increase in water of .08.

Even with increase - will be lower than surrounding communities.

Rate Increase for sewer being proposed also - 10.6% Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - proposing a fee increase of 13.3%

Special Revenue Fund = $10.5 million budget.

Fee Updates - Recomending a 5% Facilities Fee Increase Development Related Service Fee Increase - 5% Development Impact Fees - 3.5 to 3.7%

In closing reviwed Budget Calendar once again. GAve location and time of Budget Workshop - also gave phone number and website.

Hall - Sewer Fees - spoke about operations of new wastewater plant? Where do we see revenues from the plant? Irvine - in the Water Fund (revenues are included in Water Enterprise Fund.

Hall - higher costs is in Encina? Irvine - correct.

Lewis - for water enterprise fund - what is our reserve on that? What % of budget? Barnum - will bring forward for June 26th adoption.

End of presentation.

Packard - asked that one change - requested legislated mandates rather than legal mandates.

Hall - thanked staff.

Kulchin - thanked staff. Lewis - thanked staff.

Kulchin - motion to accept report and set PH.

Adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

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.

Jun 12, 2007 City Council Meeting

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