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.

Motion to approve 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 by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve 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. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:03:45)

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING

1. AB #19,243 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from the North San Diego County Genealogical Society to the Carlsbad City Library and appropriating funds for the purchase of a two year membership to Footnote.com. Resolution No. 2007-306. ACTION:

AB19243

2. AB #19,244 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Gulf Engineering and Construction for the construction of picnic shelters at Stagecoach and Calavera Hills Community Parks, Project No. 39361. Resolution No. 2007-307. ACTION:

AB19244

3. AB #19,245 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of Station 5 Storage Building and Skate Park Restrooms, Project No. 3688 as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2007-308. ACTION:

AB19245

4. AB #19,246 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Rancho Santa Fe Road Fill Failure at Agua Dulce, Project No. 1001 (FHWA Project No. KJK-CBD-001-2) as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2007-309. ACTION:

AB19246

5. AB #19,247 - ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ON CAPITAL FUNDS AND SPECIAL TAXES. Making certain findings regarding the collection and expenditure of developer fees and special taxes, pursuant to Government Code Sections 50075, 66001 and 66006. Resolution No. 2007-310. ACTION:

AB19247

6. AB #19,248 - AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN. Approving the third amendment of 2007 to the Land Use Element and Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan consisting of the Kelly/JRM Office Building, GPA 04-20 and Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan, GPA 05-04 projects. Resolution No. 2007-311. ACTION:

AB19248

7. AB #19,249 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.540 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Armada Drive from Palomar Airport Road to its intersection with Legoland Drive. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-866. ACTION:

AB19249

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

Motion to approve 7. AB #19,249 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.540 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Armada Drive from Palomar Airport Road to its intersection with Legoland Drive. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-866. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve 7. AB #19,249 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.540 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Armada Drive from Palomar Airport Road to its intersection with Legoland Drive. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-866. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:04:58)

8. AB #19,250 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.130 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Marron Road from El Camino Real to Highway 78. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-867. ACTION:

AB19250

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

Motion to approve 8. AB #19,250 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.130 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Marron Road from El Camino Real to Highway 78. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-867. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve 8. AB #19,250 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.130 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Marron Road from El Camino Real to Highway 78. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-867. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:06:09)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed concerns relating to money spent on studying Master Plan for pedestrians. Also spoke in support of the Fire Department and making the Fire Department Master Plan a priority.

Glenn Bernard, Avondale Circle, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Spoke in support of burrying power lines. Spoke about flyers relating to water rates. Asked if City is wholesaler of water - what do we pay and what do we charge. Seems like there is a lot of profit being made on sale of water. Are profits going to pay for golf course? Spoke about decreasing number of homes in Growth Management Plan without consent of voter. Sell half the golf course and get profitable.

Lewis commented about water issue. Rates are asking to go up. Metropolitan rates and County Water Authority rates are going up. Suggested that water department can provide breakdown.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING

At 6:08 p.m.

CITY OF CARLSBAD

MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

AGENDA

Special Meeting

December 11, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:13:17)

Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 9, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 16, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 13, 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

1. AB #645 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Authorizing the appropriation of funds for improvements to the Maerkle Dam Reservoir and auxiliary facilities. Resolution No. 1309. ACTION:

AB645

2. AB #646 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Encina Basin Water Reclamation Program, Phase II, Bressi Recycled and Potable Water Pump Stations, Project Nos. 3889 and 3910 as complete, and authorizing the Secretary to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 1310. ACTION:

AB646

3. AB #647 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Mahr Reservoir improvements, Project No. 3890 as complete and authorizing the Secretary to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 1311. ACTION:

AB647

ADJOURNMENT TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

AT 6:09

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:14:08)

Minutes of the Joint Emergency Meeting held July 10, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 17, 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:

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT:

1. AB #32 - 2008 BUDGET FOR THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD GOLF COURSE AND REVISION TO THE 2007 OPERATING BUDGET. To consider approving the 2008 budget proposal for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course and revising the 2007 Operating Budget. Resolution No. 40. ACTION:

AB32

Special Projects Manager Skip Hammann, Golf Course Operator Jeff Perry and Finance Director Lisa Irvine presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

Mr. Hammann Reviewed the 2008 Financial Summary.

Reviewed 2007 Financial Summary. Revenues have exceeded original projection. Reviewed Greens Fees.

End of Staff presentation.

Hall - more detail regarding added payroll expense? General Manager Jeff Perry - increase in payroll - no additional bodies - the main increase is in food and beverage and health and benefits costs are higher than anticipated.

Nygaard - how is this going in comparison to others that have started. Jeff Perry - a lot going for this project. Discouraging to see a loss. The five year plan based on preliminary numbers will support long term goal. Typically there are losses of a million or more in the first year during the first year of operation of a golf course.

Takes time to establish a pattern.

Kulchin - why are habitat costs so high?

Hammann - Habitat costs have gone up in 2007 based on re-planting and establishing as result of post construction phase. In 2008 will be going down - working on reducing water used and utilizing an ?. (listen to this).

Kulchin - were you suprised, pleased in terms of rounds of golf? Perry - very please with overall results.

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed concerns relating to the amount of $$$ spent on the golf course. Spoke in support of establishing a Fire Department Master Plan.

Nygaard, stated that she is happy to see success of golf course.

Packard, can support operating loss and habitat expenses. Not comfortable with Capital Requests. Can support %525, 000 habitat budget and operating loss.

Hall - impressed with progress.

Kulchin - can continue to support.

Lewis - golf course is beneficial to the city. Can continue to support.

Motion to approve 1. AB #32 - 2008 BUDGET FOR THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD GOLF COURSE AND REVISION TO THE 2007 OPERATING BUDGET. To consider approving the 2008 budget proposal for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course and revising the 2007 Operating Budget. Resolution No. 40. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Nygaard.

Vote to approve 1. AB #32 - 2008 BUDGET FOR THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD GOLF COURSE AND REVISION TO THE 2007 OPERATING BUDGET. To consider approving the 2008 budget proposal for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course and revising the 2007 Operating Budget. Resolution No. 40. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:37:24)

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

at 6:33 p.m.

Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott and Senior Management Analyst Joe Garuba presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

Gave an overview of agencies that would be involved in powerplant.

Kulchin - where is City of Carlsbad?

City provides city information to energy commission relating to local ordinances and laws.

Hall - will what is being proposed will this have discretionary review by Council, Planning or Ceqa? Garuba - no but CEQA equivalency.

Garuba gave an overview of the location of proposed plant. New plant would be air cooled and not use once through cooling. Mr. Hall confirmed Poseidon's location.

Explained that proposal is for a combined cycle plant (burn natural gas and use heat to make steam). More efficient way to capture energy. Same way all plants are being designed in California.

Lewis - is this a larger foot print? Garuba - yes.

New plant will be about 1300 feet in length vs. 800 feet of existing plant.

Garuba - California Energy Commission driven.

Carlsbad's role is to provide input to the Energy Commission. Help promote community awareness.

Gave details of the Energy Commission.

Lewis - asked for details relating to the Commissions make up. Garuba explained make up of Commission.

Gave an overview of proposed schedule. (Carlsbad Energy Center Project)

Reviewed key public participation meeting dates. Site/Informational Hearing - December 17, 2007.

Hosted by City for December 17 starts at 5:00 p.m.

Issue Resolution Workshop - January 8, 2008.

Lewis - Confirmed with staff that Commission is looking at 20 other applications.

Kulchin - confirmed that CEC has short time frame.

Garuba - reviewed work to date.

Jim Elliott - reviewed what staff is working on. Stated that CEC is interested in community input.

Staff has worked with representatives from NRG also.

Staff has developed a list of items for consideration: Land Use, Water/Sewer, Visual, Noise, Re-use of existing power plant site.

Kulchin - concerns relating to water reclamation (encouraged to use reclaimed water). Confirmed plant will use more reclaimed water than City currently has.

Elliott - uses more than we currently have. Would not be City's responsibility.

Lewis - already designated as power plant, can they put another plant on site?

Elliott - would require a tear down and building of new plant.

Lewis - confirmed that zoning exists for public utility site.

Nygaard - confirmed as proposal currently stands will create an intensifiction on site.

Kulchin - envisioned something much smaller than what we have now. How tall will stacks be?

Garuba - stacks are 100, 88 and 76 feet.

Hall - these things were supposed to be recessed?

Garuba - proposal will go over existing oil tanks (currently recessed 25 to 30 feet in the ground.

Hall - in theory the height of smoke stack would be lower? Garuba - would be fair.

Hall - who addressed stack height in relation to emission requirement heights. Air Pollution Control District per Garuba.

Hall - seems getting close to i-5 - what is dimension between property and I-5 (25 feet or less per garuba based on preliminary sketches.

Packard - between CEC and CalTrans who trumps who? Garuba - unsure.

Lewis - spoke about impacts to Car Country.

Garuba now reviewing Communications Plan - promoting awareness regarding proposed project.

Mailers, Advertisements, Website, Flyers, Posters regarding information for December 17th Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Faraday Center.

Gave website and phone numbers and websites for additional information.

Kulchin - will December 17, 2007 meeting be televised? Garuba - trying to tape and then put up on web.

Packard - will public be able to ask questions Monday? Garuba, do not know.

Nygaard - do people have to make reservation for bus tour? Yes, said Garuba - call 916 654-4489

Lewis - other plants around using this fuel? Can we contact other plants regarding potential damage?

Garuba - yes, fuel being proposed is natural gas.

Representative from NRG came forward, David Loyd, 7707 Surfguard Circle, Carlsbad, of NRG came forward (an Attorney). This plant proposing . Gave reason for large stack. Required to keep heavy oil on site - need for tall stack.

Never burn oil and less failure of natural gas.

New power plant can not burn oil only natural gas.

Will barely be able to measure the emissions coming out of plant. New plant will not use sea water. Committed to using reclaimed water . . . can add new systems and pay for it.

NRG also did community outreach regarding new plant.

Kulchin - instead of one plant will have two? Gentleman explained that will tear down old plant as soon as possible.

Nygaard - what will it take to make front building to go away? More plants in county or more lines.

Hall - seems to me not to put plant on such valuable site. Gentleman - have looked at alternative sites - required to re-power on existing sites due to key infrastructure.

Motion to approve ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Approved) (Recorded at 01:42:36)

Council Reports Now.

Lorraine to give announcement.

Mayor Lewis adjourned meeting in honor of Karen Haratta at 7:48 p.m.

CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:

9. AB #19,251 - OVERVIEW OF NRG'S PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POWER PLANT. To receive an overview on the NRG Energy Inc.'s proposal to construct a new power plant at the northeastern portion of the Encina Power Station and authorizing an appropriation of funds to review the proposal. Resolution No. 2007-312. ACTION:

AB19251

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

Dec 11, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting 12/11/07 - Item 9: NRG's Proposal to Construct a New Power Plant

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Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:00:24)

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:02:11)

Closed Session Announcement relating to Habitat Program -

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:03:06)

Minutes of the Special Meetings held November 13, 2007.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 13, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 14, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meetings held November 20, 2007.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 20, 2007.

Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held November 20, 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

1. AB #19,243 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from the North San Diego County Genealogical Society to the Carlsbad City Library and appropriating funds for the purchase of a two year membership to Footnote.com. Resolution No. 2007-306. ACTION:

AB19243

2. AB #19,244 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Gulf Engineering and Construction for the construction of picnic shelters at Stagecoach and Calavera Hills Community Parks, Project No. 39361. Resolution No. 2007-307. ACTION:

AB19244

3. AB #19,245 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of Station 5 Storage Building and Skate Park Restrooms, Project No. 3688 as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2007-308. ACTION:

AB19245

4. AB #19,246 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Rancho Santa Fe Road Fill Failure at Agua Dulce, Project No. 1001 (FHWA Project No. KJK-CBD-001-2) as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2007-309. ACTION:

AB19246

5. AB #19,247 - ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ON CAPITAL FUNDS AND SPECIAL TAXES. Making certain findings regarding the collection and expenditure of developer fees and special taxes, pursuant to Government Code Sections 50075, 66001 and 66006. Resolution No. 2007-310. ACTION:

AB19247

6. AB #19,248 - AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN. Approving the third amendment of 2007 to the Land Use Element and Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan consisting of the Kelly/JRM Office Building, GPA 04-20 and Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan, GPA 05-04 projects. Resolution No. 2007-311. ACTION:

AB19248

7. AB #19,249 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.540 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Armada Drive from Palomar Airport Road to its intersection with Legoland Drive. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-866. ACTION:

AB19249

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

8. AB #19,250 - REVISE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT. To consider amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.44.130 to establish a prima facie 40 mile per hour speed limit on Marron Road from El Camino Real to Highway 78. Introduction of Ordinance No. NS-867. ACTION:

AB19250

City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Lewis commented about water issue. Rates are asking to go up. Metropolitan rates and County Water Authority rates are going up. Suggested that water department can provide breakdown.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING

At 6:08 p.m.

CITY OF CARLSBAD

MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

AGENDA

Special Meeting

December 11, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:13:17)

Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 9, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 16, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 13, 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

1. AB #645 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Authorizing the appropriation of funds for improvements to the Maerkle Dam Reservoir and auxiliary facilities. Resolution No. 1309. ACTION:

AB645

2. AB #646 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Encina Basin Water Reclamation Program, Phase II, Bressi Recycled and Potable Water Pump Stations, Project Nos. 3889 and 3910 as complete, and authorizing the Secretary to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 1310. ACTION:

AB646

3. AB #647 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Mahr Reservoir improvements, Project No. 3890 as complete and authorizing the Secretary to record the Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 1311. ACTION:

AB647

ADJOURNMENT TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

AT 6:09

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:14:08)

Minutes of the Joint Emergency Meeting held July 10, 2007.

Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 17, 2007.

WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT:

1. AB #32 - 2008 BUDGET FOR THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD GOLF COURSE AND REVISION TO THE 2007 OPERATING BUDGET. To consider approving the 2008 budget proposal for The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course and revising the 2007 Operating Budget. Resolution No. 40. ACTION:

AB32

Mr. Hammann Reviewed the 2008 Financial Summary.

Reviewed 2007 Financial Summary. Revenues have exceeded original projection. Reviewed Greens Fees.

End of Staff presentation.

Takes time to establish a pattern.

Kulchin - why are habitat costs so high?

Kulchin - were you suprised, pleased in terms of rounds of golf? Perry - very please with overall results.

Nygaard, stated that she is happy to see success of golf course.

Packard, can support operating loss and habitat expenses. Not comfortable with Capital Requests. Can support %525, 000 habitat budget and operating loss.

Hall - impressed with progress.

Kulchin - can continue to support.

Lewis - golf course is beneficial to the city. Can continue to support.

ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

at 6:33 p.m.

Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott and Senior Management Analyst Joe Garuba presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

Gave an overview of agencies that would be involved in powerplant.

Kulchin - where is City of Carlsbad?

City provides city information to energy commission relating to local ordinances and laws.

Hall - will what is being proposed will this have discretionary review by Council, Planning or Ceqa? Garuba - no but CEQA equivalency.

Garuba gave an overview of the location of proposed plant. New plant would be air cooled and not use once through cooling. Mr. Hall confirmed Poseidon's location.

Explained that proposal is for a combined cycle plant (burn natural gas and use heat to make steam). More efficient way to capture energy. Same way all plants are being designed in California.

Lewis - is this a larger foot print? Garuba - yes.

New plant will be about 1300 feet in length vs. 800 feet of existing plant.

Garuba - California Energy Commission driven.

Carlsbad's role is to provide input to the Energy Commission. Help promote community awareness.

Gave details of the Energy Commission.

Lewis - asked for details relating to the Commissions make up. Garuba explained make up of Commission.

Gave an overview of proposed schedule. (Carlsbad Energy Center Project)

Reviewed key public participation meeting dates. Site/Informational Hearing - December 17, 2007.

Hosted by City for December 17 starts at 5:00 p.m.

Issue Resolution Workshop - January 8, 2008.

Lewis - Confirmed with staff that Commission is looking at 20 other applications.

Kulchin - confirmed that CEC has short time frame.

Garuba - reviewed work to date.

Jim Elliott - reviewed what staff is working on. Stated that CEC is interested in community input.

Staff has worked with representatives from NRG also.

Staff has developed a list of items for consideration: Land Use, Water/Sewer, Visual, Noise, Re-use of existing power plant site.

Kulchin - concerns relating to water reclamation (encouraged to use reclaimed water). Confirmed plant will use more reclaimed water than City currently has.

Elliott - uses more than we currently have. Would not be City's responsibility.

Lewis - already designated as power plant, can they put another plant on site?

Elliott - would require a tear down and building of new plant.

Lewis - confirmed that zoning exists for public utility site.

Nygaard - confirmed as proposal currently stands will create an intensifiction on site.

Kulchin - envisioned something much smaller than what we have now. How tall will stacks be?

Garuba - stacks are 100, 88 and 76 feet.

Hall - these things were supposed to be recessed?

Garuba - proposal will go over existing oil tanks (currently recessed 25 to 30 feet in the ground.

Hall - in theory the height of smoke stack would be lower? Garuba - would be fair.

Hall - who addressed stack height in relation to emission requirement heights. Air Pollution Control District per Garuba.

Hall - seems getting close to i-5 - what is dimension between property and I-5 (25 feet or less per garuba based on preliminary sketches.

Packard - between CEC and CalTrans who trumps who? Garuba - unsure.

Lewis - spoke about impacts to Car Country.

Garuba now reviewing Communications Plan - promoting awareness regarding proposed project.

Mailers, Advertisements, Website, Flyers, Posters regarding information for December 17th Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Faraday Center.

Gave website and phone numbers and websites for additional information.

Kulchin - will December 17, 2007 meeting be televised? Garuba - trying to tape and then put up on web.

Packard - will public be able to ask questions Monday? Garuba, do not know.

Nygaard - do people have to make reservation for bus tour? Yes, said Garuba - call 916 654-4489

Lewis - other plants around using this fuel? Can we contact other plants regarding potential damage?

Garuba - yes, fuel being proposed is natural gas.

Never burn oil and less failure of natural gas.

New power plant can not burn oil only natural gas.

Will barely be able to measure the emissions coming out of plant. New plant will not use sea water. Committed to using reclaimed water . . . can add new systems and pay for it.

NRG also did community outreach regarding new plant.

Kulchin - instead of one plant will have two? Gentleman explained that will tear down old plant as soon as possible.

Nygaard - what will it take to make front building to go away? More plants in county or more lines.

Hall - seems to me not to put plant on such valuable site. Gentleman - have looked at alternative sites - required to re-power on existing sites due to key infrastructure.

Motion to approve ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.

Vote to approve ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Approved) (Recorded at 01:42:36)

Council Reports Now.

Lorraine to give announcement.

Mayor Lewis adjourned meeting in honor of Karen Haratta at 7:48 p.m.

CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:

9. AB #19,251 - OVERVIEW OF NRG'S PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POWER PLANT. To receive an overview on the NRG Energy Inc.'s proposal to construct a new power plant at the northeastern portion of the Encina Power Station and authorizing an appropriation of funds to review the proposal. Resolution No. 2007-312. ACTION:

AB19251

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

Dec 11, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting 12/11/07 - Item 9: NRG's Proposal to Construct a New Power Plant

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