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 #19,282 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Brown and Caldwell, Inc., to provide engineering and design services for the Buena Vista Lift Station Forcemain (VC4), Project No. 5508. Resolution No. 2008-008. ACTION:

AB #19,282

Motion to approve 1. AB #19,282 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Brown and Caldwell, Inc., to provide engineering and design services for the Buena Vista Lift Station Forcemain (VC4), Project No. 5508. Resolution No. 2008-008. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .

Vote to approve 1. AB #19,282 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Brown and Caldwell, Inc., to provide engineering and design services for the Buena Vista Lift Station Forcemain (VC4), Project No. 5508. Resolution No. 2008-008. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:04:51)

3. AB #19,284 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from George and Patricia Gowland and appropriating the funds to the Library budget for the expansion of the Library collection. Resolution No. 2008-010. ACTION:

AB # 19,284

4. AB #19,285 - REPORT OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Reporting out the terms and conditions of the general release and settlement regarding Pacific Bell v. City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and La Costa De Marbella Homeowners Association. ACTION:

AB #19,285

Motion to approve 4. AB #19,285 - REPORT OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Reporting out the terms and conditions of the general release and settlement regarding Pacific Bell v. City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and La Costa De Marbella Homeowners Association. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .

Vote to approve 4. AB #19,285 - REPORT OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Reporting out the terms and conditions of the general release and settlement regarding Pacific Bell v. City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and La Costa De Marbella Homeowners Association. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:07:33)

2. AB #19,283 - FINAL MAP FOR SEASHORE ON THE SAND. Approving the Final Map for Seashore on the Sand and authorizing the Final Map to be recorded, CT 02-26. Resolution No. 2008-009. ACTION:

AB #19,283

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke about her concerns regarding the lack of a Fire Department Master Plan and development in the City.

Motion to approve PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .

Vote to approve PUBLIC COMMENT: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:10:15)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Renee Glotzbach, 1877 Matin Circle #129, San Marcos came forward to address Council. Ms. Glotbach read from a paper she presented to Council regarding the City stopping allowing alcohol to be served at special events.

Jeanne Ferebtm 3422 Celinda Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Represnting Brentwood Heights Association concerned about parking concerns in the community from the Rising Glen apartments. She stated that the parked cars present a safety issue. Threatened neighbors, blocked driveways, thrown garbage in the yards. Stated there is a petition signed by 17 owners on Celinda, asking Council to check on problems with Rising Glen. Has talked to code enforcement, police, etc. thinks departments are not working together to solve the problem

Mayor - has been working to solve this situation.

Daniel Conway, 3211 Celinda Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. He spoke about the issue of parked cars from Rising Glen tenants. Mr. Conway stated he was concerned that his neighborhood is being affected by the Mr. COnway stated the Celinda Drive residents are rquesting no parking from midnight to five a.m..

get exact location of where they want no parking per Mqatt Hall's question.

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Levy spoke about her concerns regarding the lack of a Master Fire Plan for the City.

City Engineer Bob Johnson explained from a traffic engineering perspective a study would have to be done to see if there was an issue with the vehicle code. He stated that the homeowners were advised that if someone is throwing trash, conducting illegal activities, the Police Department should be contacted. Stated that the one individual city staff met with were not finding a parking problem that should be address with a parking restriction. Mr. Johnson stated that the resident told staff that the summer months were more busy and suggested that a study be conducted at that time.

Mayor Lewis asked about the the overnight parking restriction could happen if the entire street approved the restriction

Mr. Johnson replied that if the entire street agreed it could be accomplished and worked out, WOuld be a Council decision in the best interest of the city and would make it easier for staff to enforce.

Mayor Lewis asked that this item be placed on a future Council agenda.

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.

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

5. AB #19,286 - ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS. To consider authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Improvement Area 2 of Community Facilities District No. 3 (Faraday-Melrose), and approving the form of the Fiscal Agent Agreement, Purchase Contract, Preliminary Official Statement and other related documents, and authorizing certain actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Resolution No. 2008-011. ACTION:

AB #19,286

Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Outside Council Warren Devin representing Best, Best, Krieger gave the PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and staff report.

Vote to approve 5. AB #19,286 - ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS. To consider authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Improvement Area 2 of Community Facilities District No. 3 (Faraday-Melrose), and approving the form of the Fiscal Agent Agreement, Purchase Contract, Preliminary Official Statement and other related documents, and authorizing certain actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Resolution No. 2008-011. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:40:53)

Motion to approve 5. AB #19,286 - ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS. To consider authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Improvement Area 2 of Community Facilities District No. 3 (Faraday-Melrose), and approving the form of the Fiscal Agent Agreement, Purchase Contract, Preliminary Official Statement and other related documents, and authorizing certain actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Resolution No. 2008-011. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .

6. AB #19,287 - 2007-2008 MID-YEAR GOALS PRESENTATION. To receive a mid-year update on the 2007-2008 City Goals. ACTION:

AB #19,287

Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott began staff's PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

Mr. Elliott spoke about communications - keeping citizens informed. He stated that more and more citizens are getting their information from the City's website.

Mr. Elliott spoke about the Learning Center which is scheduled to open in mid-summer 2008.

JIm spoke about the goal list stating there were 121 goals on Council's list. JIm talked about the money side. Spoke about four key financing isses that were important. Habitat managment and open space management; park development and maintenance; street lights, trees and median maintenance )assessment districts are financially behind); storm water and flood contract has mandates from the State but no financing from the state has been provided. City has constraints from proposition 13, 62 and 218 and other state statues that will cause the Council to go to the people to ask for assistance in maintaining these items.

Mayor Lewis asked if the Learning Center would be adequately staffed.

Library Director Heather Pizzuto stated that staffing levels have been allocated in the budget for the Center.

Council Member Hall asked about the reduction in staff regarding the automatic check in-check out process.

Ms. Pizzuto replied that the Library is reducing its staff by 8 full time employess and is repositioning one staff position.

Special Project Manager Skip Hammann spoke about Parks, Trails and Open Space.

Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked about the timing of the rebidding on Alga Norte Park

Mr. Hammann replied that the rebid is scheduled to take place the first quarter of this year.

Mr. Hammann spoke about the recently opened golf course.

Mr. Hammann address the tennis courts at Poinsettia Community Park.

Mr. Hammann spoke about Top Quality Services which includes the joint First Responders Training Facility.

Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked Mr. Hammann tp address the completion schedule timeline for this facility.

Mr. Hammann spoke about the Public Works Center. Staff is anticipating that this project is a year behind the Joint First Responders Project.

Mr. Hammon replied that this could be accomplished staff could rebid the project in separate components.

Mayor Lewis asked if the park could be bid as separate components.

Mr. Hamann replied that the project is being bid as one entire project.

Mayor Lewis asked about if the Council decides to only build the park component and not the aquatics commponent the land would be set aside as open space.

City Attorney Ron Ball stated that the law requires the bid needs to be restructured in order to bed as components..

Ms Nygaard asked Mr. BAll f this item had to be revisited by one of the Council Members who voted yes for this issue.

Mayor Lewis asked that this item be returned to a future Council agenda to discuss the bidding the park in components.

Minute Motion three-two - Julie and Ann (no) Mayor, Matt and Mark (yes)

COucnil Member Hall asked about a review of the fire services resources

Fire Cheif Crwford stated the region document has been completed and is being reviewd. A City document is at least a year away.

Mr. Hall asked about the study the city needed to do

Mr. Crawforf (get this reply

Mr. Hall asked about the final document

Chief Crawford stated he was preparing a white paper to being forth to Council

Mr. Hall requested to review the regional document.

Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked about the fire master plan for the city.

Chief Crawford replied that staff is hoping to discover efficiencies through the regional plan to develop a fire master plan for Carlsbad. He stated that he would like to hire a consultant to assist with the development of this plan.

Fire Chief Crawford replied that a regional study was completed two years ago that talke about improved effectiveness and how each fire service can use cooperative agreements to enhance fire service.

Regarding the Joint First Responders Project Fire Chief Kevin Crawford stated that staffing needs would need to be looked at for the future.

Chief Zoll replied that regarding the shooting range has a very strong team that is working on permits and getting this project completed.

Public Works Director Glenn Pruim spoke about Top Quality Services.

Council Member Hall asked about the Lake Calavera Resevoir Repairs.

Mr. Pruim stated that staff is on scheduled with project.

Mayor Lewis asked if the City had to obtain permits on the west side of El Camino Real for dredging.

Mr. Pruim replied that all the necessary documents are in order.

Mr. Pruim spoke about the ??? basin project (get iinfo)

Mayor asked about this basin (get info)

Discussion ensued on the drainage basin near Rancho Carlsbad.

Mr. Pruim spoke about the Encinas Creek Bridge that has been determined by Caltrans to have structural problems. Staff is in the process of doing feasibility studies on how to deal with in the short term and in the long term.

Mr. Pruim spoke about Railroad Quiet Zones -

Traffic Management -

Council Member Nygaard asked about what will happen with the traffic calming list now that it has been established

City Engineer Bob Johnson explained that staff is currently establishing a preliminary cost estimate for both streets that can be put in the CIP program in June for Council approval.

NRG's Proposed Power Plan Location

Key timeline dates were provided on the NRG's application for a new plant.

Water

Spoke about Poseiden Facility being built near the Encina Power Plant.

stated that the State Lands Commission will hear the application for a lease again (continued from November meeting) for February 26, 2008.

Council Member Hall asked about the carbon neutral costs.

Deputy city Manager Elliott stated the cost estimate is dependent upon what is authorized by the California Costal Commission. Staff does not know the cost estimate, but it could be substantial.

In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Elliott stated that the City of Carlsbad's cost is fixed and residents will not pay for this additional burden.

Mr. Elliott explained that Assembly Bill No. 32 which was implemented in 2007 calls for the reduction of greenhouse gasses on projects built in throughout the state.

Community Development Director Sandra Holder presented Balanced Community Development

Ms. Holder spoke about the Prop D committee meetings.

General Plan, LCP and Zoning Ordinance Update

Development Review Process Audit

Ponto Vision Plan

Village Development Standards

Mayor Lewis asked about the expiration of the City's redevelopment plan which expires in 2009, and the barrio plan to be coordinated together or keep separate?

Ms. HOlder responded that the two plans will be kept separate. (went into detail on how to implement with general plan update)

Habitat Management Plan

7. AB #19,288 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID) BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT. To consider appointing one member to serve on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board. Resolution No. 2008-012. ACTION:

AB #19,288

Mayor Lewis recommended the reappointment of Barbara Howard Jones

Motion to approve 7. AB #19,288 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID) BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT. To consider appointing one member to serve on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board. Resolution No. 2008-012. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .

Vote to approve 7. AB #19,288 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID) BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT. To consider appointing one member to serve on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board. Resolution No. 2008-012. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 02:14:57)

Council Member Packard said he thought that Council had requested the BID members to recommend members to this committee.

Clairfy members (not the board)

City Clerk Lorraine Wood announced that the Council will meet in a Study Session Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 No00n, at 1635 Faraday, Room 173B, Carlsbad on Wednesday, February 16, 2008.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 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.

Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Jan 15, 2008 City Council Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

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.

Mayor Lewis pulled Item No. 2

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 #19,282 - AWARD OF CONTRACT. Accepting bids and awarding a contract to Brown and Caldwell, Inc., to provide engineering and design services for the Buena Vista Lift Station Forcemain (VC4), Project No. 5508. Resolution No. 2008-008. ACTION:

AB #19,282

3. AB #19,284 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from George and Patricia Gowland and appropriating the funds to the Library budget for the expansion of the Library collection. Resolution No. 2008-010. ACTION:

AB # 19,284

4. AB #19,285 - REPORT OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Reporting out the terms and conditions of the general release and settlement regarding Pacific Bell v. City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and La Costa De Marbella Homeowners Association. ACTION:

AB #19,285

2. AB #19,283 - FINAL MAP FOR SEASHORE ON THE SAND. Approving the Final Map for Seashore on the Sand and authorizing the Final Map to be recorded, CT 02-26. Resolution No. 2008-009. ACTION:

AB #19,283

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke about her concerns regarding the lack of a Fire Department Master Plan and development in the City.

Motion to approve PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .

Vote to approve PUBLIC COMMENT: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:10:15)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Mayor - has been working to solve this situation.

get exact location of where they want no parking per Mqatt Hall's question.

Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Levy spoke about her concerns regarding the lack of a Master Fire Plan for the City.

Mayor Lewis asked about the the overnight parking restriction could happen if the entire street approved the restriction

Mayor Lewis asked that this item be placed on a future Council agenda.

DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:

5. AB #19,286 - ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS. To consider authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Improvement Area 2 of Community Facilities District No. 3 (Faraday-Melrose), and approving the form of the Fiscal Agent Agreement, Purchase Contract, Preliminary Official Statement and other related documents, and authorizing certain actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Resolution No. 2008-011. ACTION:

AB #19,286

Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Outside Council Warren Devin representing Best, Best, Krieger gave the PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and staff report.

6. AB #19,287 - 2007-2008 MID-YEAR GOALS PRESENTATION. To receive a mid-year update on the 2007-2008 City Goals. ACTION:

AB #19,287

Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott began staff's PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

Mr. Elliott spoke about communications - keeping citizens informed. He stated that more and more citizens are getting their information from the City's website.

Mr. Elliott spoke about the Learning Center which is scheduled to open in mid-summer 2008.

Mayor Lewis asked if the Learning Center would be adequately staffed.

Library Director Heather Pizzuto stated that staffing levels have been allocated in the budget for the Center.

Council Member Hall asked about the reduction in staff regarding the automatic check in-check out process.

Ms. Pizzuto replied that the Library is reducing its staff by 8 full time employess and is repositioning one staff position.

Special Project Manager Skip Hammann spoke about Parks, Trails and Open Space.

Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked about the timing of the rebidding on Alga Norte Park

Mr. Hammann replied that the rebid is scheduled to take place the first quarter of this year.

Mr. Hammann spoke about the recently opened golf course.

Mr. Hammann address the tennis courts at Poinsettia Community Park.

Mr. Hammann spoke about Top Quality Services which includes the joint First Responders Training Facility.

Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked Mr. Hammann tp address the completion schedule timeline for this facility.

Mr. Hammann spoke about the Public Works Center. Staff is anticipating that this project is a year behind the Joint First Responders Project.

Mr. Hammon replied that this could be accomplished staff could rebid the project in separate components.

Mayor Lewis asked if the park could be bid as separate components.

Mr. Hamann replied that the project is being bid as one entire project.

Mayor Lewis asked about if the Council decides to only build the park component and not the aquatics commponent the land would be set aside as open space.

City Attorney Ron Ball stated that the law requires the bid needs to be restructured in order to bed as components..

Ms Nygaard asked Mr. BAll f this item had to be revisited by one of the Council Members who voted yes for this issue.

Mayor Lewis asked that this item be returned to a future Council agenda to discuss the bidding the park in components.

Minute Motion three-two - Julie and Ann (no) Mayor, Matt and Mark (yes)

COucnil Member Hall asked about a review of the fire services resources

Fire Cheif Crwford stated the region document has been completed and is being reviewd. A City document is at least a year away.

Mr. Hall asked about the study the city needed to do

Mr. Crawforf (get this reply

Mr. Hall asked about the final document

Chief Crawford stated he was preparing a white paper to being forth to Council

Mr. Hall requested to review the regional document.

Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin asked about the fire master plan for the city.

Fire Chief Crawford replied that a regional study was completed two years ago that talke about improved effectiveness and how each fire service can use cooperative agreements to enhance fire service.

Regarding the Joint First Responders Project Fire Chief Kevin Crawford stated that staffing needs would need to be looked at for the future.

Chief Zoll replied that regarding the shooting range has a very strong team that is working on permits and getting this project completed.

Public Works Director Glenn Pruim spoke about Top Quality Services.

Council Member Hall asked about the Lake Calavera Resevoir Repairs.

Mr. Pruim stated that staff is on scheduled with project.

Mayor Lewis asked if the City had to obtain permits on the west side of El Camino Real for dredging.

Mr. Pruim replied that all the necessary documents are in order.

Mr. Pruim spoke about the ??? basin project (get iinfo)

Mayor asked about this basin (get info)

Discussion ensued on the drainage basin near Rancho Carlsbad.

Mr. Pruim spoke about Railroad Quiet Zones -

Traffic Management -

Council Member Nygaard asked about what will happen with the traffic calming list now that it has been established

City Engineer Bob Johnson explained that staff is currently establishing a preliminary cost estimate for both streets that can be put in the CIP program in June for Council approval.

NRG's Proposed Power Plan Location

Key timeline dates were provided on the NRG's application for a new plant.

Water

Spoke about Poseiden Facility being built near the Encina Power Plant.

stated that the State Lands Commission will hear the application for a lease again (continued from November meeting) for February 26, 2008.

Council Member Hall asked about the carbon neutral costs.

Deputy city Manager Elliott stated the cost estimate is dependent upon what is authorized by the California Costal Commission. Staff does not know the cost estimate, but it could be substantial.

In response to an inquiry from Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Elliott stated that the City of Carlsbad's cost is fixed and residents will not pay for this additional burden.

Mr. Elliott explained that Assembly Bill No. 32 which was implemented in 2007 calls for the reduction of greenhouse gasses on projects built in throughout the state.

Community Development Director Sandra Holder presented Balanced Community Development

Ms. Holder spoke about the Prop D committee meetings.

General Plan, LCP and Zoning Ordinance Update

Development Review Process Audit

Ponto Vision Plan

Village Development Standards

Mayor Lewis asked about the expiration of the City's redevelopment plan which expires in 2009, and the barrio plan to be coordinated together or keep separate?

Ms. HOlder responded that the two plans will be kept separate. (went into detail on how to implement with general plan update)

Habitat Management Plan

7. AB #19,288 - CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CTBID) BOARD MEMBER APPPOINTMENT. To consider appointing one member to serve on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board. Resolution No. 2008-012. ACTION:

AB #19,288

Mayor Lewis recommended the reappointment of Barbara Howard Jones

Council Member Packard said he thought that Council had requested the BID members to recommend members to this committee.

Clairfy members (not the board)

City Clerk Lorraine Wood announced that the Council will meet in a Study Session Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 No00n, at 1635 Faraday, Room 173B, Carlsbad on Wednesday, February 16, 2008.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 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.

Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Jan 15, 2008 City Council Meeting

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