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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call (4 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:05:29)
Mayor Lewis made closed session announcement.
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 00:07:17)
Nygaard abstain for May 21st
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 22, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held April 22, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 6, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 6, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 6, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 13, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 20, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held May 20, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 20, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 21, 2008.
PRESENTATIONS:
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.
Items pulled 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 14.
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 00:08:18)
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 #19,459 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Accepting the donation of a batting cage from the Carlsbad Softball Association. Resolution No. 2008-153. ACTION:
Lori Swenck, RAM, gave a brief PowerPoint Presentation. Ms. Swenck showed photos of batting cage at Calavera Park.
Gave background - in 2006 Carlsbad Softball Association approached City about donating batting cage.
Two representatives - Jeff Schneider and Melissa Rivera of Carlsbad Softball Association came forward to address Council. Recognizing people who helped - City Staff, Sue Spickard, Kyle Lancaster, Paul Meadows and Lori Swenck.
Ms. Rivera now - cage for entire community not just softball.
Motion to approve 1. AB #19,459 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Accepting the donation of a batting cage from the Carlsbad Softball Association. Resolution No. 2008-153. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 1. AB #19,459 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Accepting the donation of a batting cage from the Carlsbad Softball Association. Resolution No. 2008-153. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:17:39)
AB #19,459
2. AB #19,460 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the project to upgrade the HVAC control system at the Safety Center as complete and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion, Contract No. FAC 07-01R. Resolution No. 2008-154. ACTION:
AB #19,460
3. AB #19,461 - LUPINE ROAD STREET NAME CHANGE. Approving a Street Name Change (SNC 07-02), renaming Lupine Road to Sanderling Court. Resolution No. 2008-155. ACTION:
AB #19,461
Introduction of Sister City Committee Joint Photo Competition Winner from Karlovy Vary and Host Family.
Jacquie Thye of Sister City introduced Sister City representatives - Martina from Karlovy Vary - thanked Committee and Council - having a good time. Presented gifts to Council from representative of Committee in Karlovy Vary.
Colleen Finnegan - Day in the Life on display Carlsbad/Oceanside in Art League through July 8th.
Brother - spoke in August 2002 - thank you for wonderful opportunity.
4. AB #19,471 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARKS AND FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Sergio Graham, Inc. DBA Westturf Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Service, Bid No. 08-18. Resolution No. 2008-165. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support of developing a Fire Department Master Plan for Carlsbad.
AB #19,471
5. AB #19,462 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Sadler Electric, Inc. for Electrical Maintenance Services, Bid No. 08-19. Resolution No. 2008-156. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, once again spoke in support of developing a Fire Department Master Plan.
AB #19,462
6. AB #19,463 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 2008-157. ACTION:
AB #19,463
7. AB #19,464 - AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICE. Authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service and directing the appropriation of any funds received to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-158. ACTION:
AB #19,464
8. AB #19,465 - RENEWAL OF EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS. Authorizing the renewal of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage with the Safety National Casualty Corporation. Resolution No. 2008-159. ACTION:
AB #19,465
9. AB #19,466 - APPROVE DEDICATION OF AN EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY. Approving the dedication of an easement to San Diego Gas and Electric Company over a portion of Alga Norte Community Park, APN 213-110-04. Resolution No. 2008-160. ACTION:
AB #19,466
10. AB #19,467 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LA COSTA CANYON PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION. Rejecting the low bid as non-responsive and accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Design-Build Tenant Improvements to renovate the restroom at La Costa Canyon Park, Contract No. PKS 08-02 and Bid No. PWS08-24PKS. Resolution No. 2008-161. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the amount of money spent on Capital Projects. Spoke in support of Fire Department Master Plan.
AB #19,467
13. AB #19,469 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER FURNITURE. Approving an agreement with Office Pavilion for furniture for the City Library Learning Center, Project Nos. 3771 and 4001. Resolution No. 2008-163. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Asked that the Council consider establishing a Fire Department Master Plan.
AB #19,469
11. AB #19,470 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE VISTA/CARLSBAD INTERCEPTOR SEWER AND THE AGUA HEDIONDA SEWER LIFT STATION. Approving the agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the design of the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer, Reaches 11B-15, and the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station, Project Nos. 3492, 3886 and 3949. Resolution No. 2008-164. ACTION:
Council Member Nygaard had item pulled. Asked about the rail trail along railroad right-of-way. Is it worth looking at doing bridge over the lagoon to connect trails. Bridge will be about 12 feet in width - if rail trail comes to fruition - will be able to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.
All pulled AB's approved 4/0//1
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12. AB #19,468 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation in support of the Carlsbad Library from the Carlsbad Lions Club and appropriating the funds to be used to purchase materials for the visually impaired. Resolution No. 2008-162. ACTION:
AB #19,468
PUBLIC COMMENT: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and place it in the clear tray on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Spoke in support of developing a Fire Department Master Plan.
Expressed concerns relating to how tax dollars are spent.
A representative from Policewatch.org came forward to address Council. Spoke about case in Oceanside.
Kurt Burkhart, Executive Director of Carlsbad Visitors and Convention Bureau, CVB is accepting applications for scholarships.
For several years, considered to give back to community. Through scholarships providing opportunities for the youth.
Provided council with application (visitcarlsbad.org) Applications can be obtained at Libraries. July 15th is deadline for receiving applications.
Hall - confirmed $4,000 scholarship (visitcarlsbad.com)
Kulchin - students that live in Carlsbad and attend La Costa Canyon -
Mayor Lewis - commented about Policewatch.org - thin line between stability and anarchy.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2008.
Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2008. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2008. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:37:14)
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 #37 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 46. ACTION:
Motion to approve 1. AB #37 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 46. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 1. AB #37 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 46. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:37:30)
AB #37
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
14. AB #19,472 - 2008-09 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report on the preliminary 2008-09 operating budget, and setting a Public Hearing for June 24, 2008. ACTION:
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand introduced Lisa Irvine and Helga Stover.
Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Senior Accountant Helga Stover presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Irvine commented that Preliminary Budget can be obtained on City's website.
Reviewed Budget Calendar - June 12 Council Workshop and June 24 Operating Budget Public Hearing.
Workshop @ Faraday @ 6:00 p.m. in Room 173 B.
Gave overview of makeup of Budget = Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Combined budged for 08-09 $254 million
National Perspective - economy is slow = most economists believe the US has already entered into a recession or is about to enter one.
Median Home Price home has decline 7% in past year.
Assessed Values are expected to grow per County Assessor
Sales Tax is expected to remain flat.
TOT has continued to grow - up almost 8%
Reviewed Operating Revenues by Source and Revenues by Fund Type.
General Fund Revenues are expected to be flat this year.
General Fund Budget - Revenues of $120.7 million and budget requests of $118.3 million - Projected Surplus is $2.4 million
Estimated General Fund Balance at $41.8 million after loans on 6/30/09
Major Uncertainties in Forecast - Economy - real estate is soft - construction slow - job loss.
Mayor Lewis - State is sneaky - any idea how much they will be taking? Irvine - according to League of CA Cities - the COPS Grants are being eyed. The other is the booking fees - about $500,000 all together.
Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott to give overview of Administrative Services - Information Technology. Creating a new "look and feel" / Creating a sense of place on the internet. Will be updating web page. Updating content to make it easier for users to change content.
Future Enhancements - Electronic Bill Paying . .. .
Showed sample of new design.
Continue to invest in infrastructure.
Finance - will be updating internal accounting system. Human Resources - implement an HR information system.
Lewis - hired about 100 new people - how many people have retired . . . .over last three years close to 100.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder came forward to address Council - been working on Prop D Committee. Final Workshop scheduled for June 30th. At that meeting will be presenting final draft of report.
General Plan, LCP, and Zoning Ordinance Update - Phase 1 Community Visioning / OUtreach.
Obtained input from various Boards and Commissions to obtain vision.
Website will be accessible soon.
Revisions to Development Standards - approved in 2008/2009
On-line Resource Guide
Invited public to June 12, 2008 Village Business Development Seminar - 8:30 to 10:30
Economic Development - outlined a three pronged approach - 1. Strategic Plan 2. Maximize citiies real estate assets. 3. Explore new zoning.
Council Member Nygaard - repeat time date and place - June 30th, 6:00 Faraday.
Police Chief Tom Zoll came forward to address Council. Spoke about downtown village area enforcement - statistics - public drunkeness down 48% - assault down 82% overall down 61%
Spoke about Police Explorer Program.
Cleaned and inventoried cars.
Rewarding program for kids - 17 on board at this time.
Involved in Regional Task Forces
Asset Forfeiture - Police Mobile Command Post $250,000. Current one is uninhabitable.
Request for motor home drivable command post.
Can also act as a back-up communications center to the Safety Center.
Kulchin - credit to Captain Shipley for working with establishment owners in downtown area.
Collaboration is the difference per Zoll.
Lewis - explain importance of Police Volunteers - Zoll we have about 40 Police Volunteers at this time. You are Not Alone Program is a program that the Volunteers participate in.
Senior Volunteer Patrol - people who are 55.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford came forward to address Council.
Community Emergency Response Team - gave an overview of the project.
First year will be paid for through a grant.
Purpose is to assit residents during incident repsonse and broaden city-resident dialogue on emergency preparedness issues.
Fire Mobile Data Computers - MDC's installed and operational in all fire apparatus.
Quickens response time.
Funded in large part by a grant.
Council Member Hall - can you talk about joint dispatch and boundary drop.
Crawford - part of North County Communications System - the System dispatches for Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Falbrook, San Marcos Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas Del Mar . . . .
Most important - to get closest most appropriate apparatus to the scene - that is what boundary drop is all about - we hope to take that to next level in next year.
Mayor Lewis - had an emergency call at a gated community - couldn't get in . .. . Crawford - case was an anomaly - if up to Chief would eliminate obstacles. We have the luxury of signaling gate to open automatically or override with a key. Does not delay response significantly at all.
Special Projects Director Skip Hammann - Alga Norte Community Park - staff been working on for a while - gave brief overview of the proposed park.
Completion Schedule - Winter 2008 - Bid and Award; Winter 2010 - Open to public
The Crossings - accomplishment
Joint First Responders Training Facility - showed conceptual exterior elevations.
Nygaard - where are we in construction of fire station in La Costa
Hammann - very close to completion - working on punch list.
Chief Crawford - expect to be moving into Station 6 by end of this month.
Lewis - (to Hammann) are we on schedule for the Police Shooting Range. Hammann - we are on schedule for the range.
Gave an overview of schedule - Possible to Council Next Spring for advertise for bids - possibly built in about 2 years.
Acting Recreation Director Mark Steyaert came forward to address Council. Senior center expansion. - A single resource for seniors seeking fun, fitness and friendships.
Poinsettia Tennis Courts - on schedule to open this summer - adding 7 new courts to the existing 3 courts.
Spoke about methods of financing for future projects.
Nygaard - update on fitness room at senior center. Steyaert - open today - working out technical issues with card processing - looking for new trainer to get off the ground.
Susan Spickard - currently open for 55 years and older - maybe open to baby boomers later.
Kulchin - are you able to tell us a difference between all of them (pyramid).
Lewis - looking to re-coupe 40% of costs. Steyaert - target is 60% - I think it has to do with what you consider our costs. If you consider fully burdened - for Softball - would consider all everything - we will be looking at that closely. We do meet the 40% standards as requested - by using model may differentiate between different programs.
Library Director Heather Pizzuot - Completion of Library Learning Center
Gave overview of Learning Center Services.
Public Works Director Glen Pruim came forward to address Council - Environment,
Spoke about Storm Water, Sewer, Fleet and Facilities. city has about 15 vehicles that are hybrid vehicles.
Facility upgrades -
Mobility Improvements - pursue missing link road extensions. Roadway widenting. Intersection modifications, Traffic Signal Timing Adjustments, Coordination with NCTD, Improve walking/bicycling opportunities.
Diversified water supply - recycled water; completion of system upgrades, desalination, water conservation, groundwater
Scheduled Improvements - La Costa Canyon Restroom Remodel / Stagecoach Restroom Remodel
Back to Lisa and Helga. Helga Stover speaking now.
Ms. Stover reviewed the Budget Process.
Fiscal Conservatism - a balanced budget
Showed Operating Budget
Two new facilities will be opened in August of this year.
Water Enterprise Fund - Increase of almost $4 million
Proposing water rate increases of 20%
Public Works Manager Cari Dale came forward.
Lewis - commented that this is an increase from Metropolitan which is passed through.
Hall - in a couple of weeks show how 20% increase is being allocated.
Cari Dale - now.
Drought Issues - SDCWA and Metropolitan - purchasing spot transfers at increased cost.
Metropolitan issued a water supply alert.
We receive water from (State Water Project - only getting 35% that is requested). Reduced run off - Governor declared a state wide drought. Colorado River Basin - did get good snowfall in that area - will fill reservoirs at lower levels.
No questions.
Wastewater Enterprise Fund - estimated revenues of $9.7 million and estimated expenditures of $10.2 million. Proposing sewer rate increases of 9%
Hall - is Vista on there or Vallecitos. No - says Helga. Should add them stated Hall since they are in the JPA.
Solid Waste - no increase proposed.
Fee Updates Now - Facility Fee Increase of 2.5% being proposed.
End of presentation. Reviewed Budget Calendar again.
Kulchin - Development Impact Fees - ENR Index - Engineering News Record
Hall - sewer fees - would like to see how those fees are being allocated please.
Recess at 7:57 p.m.
Back to the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Rudy Valle, Carlsbad, great place to live. Spoke about Senior Softball - spoke about fees. Provide bases and maintain fields. In 1994 began to be charged fees for field usage. Concerned about proposed fee - take Senior Softball to a Category 1 or Category B - no fee. Should not be charged if a service isn't provided
Lewis - played senior softball - had to pay to play in Oceanside.
We have 120 to 150 people (40% of members are carlsbad residents) When playing at night have to pay for lights. Umpires are also provided by league.
Vista and Oceanside charge a nominal fee - Vistas fee is less and Oceanside charges nothing.
Paul Vanderpool, Carlsbad, resident since 1987. Thank Council for job guiding growth in Carlsbad.
Expressing Concerns relating to fee increase - would go from $5/game to $50/game on two fields = $100.
We do not use lights - a little bit of water. Provide own bases, rake own infield. Repair batter boxes. Leave the fields in as good or better conditions than when found.
Roger Caffman (sp?), Carlsbad, Fee structure did not contemplate league such as the Senior Softball League.
Has a draft - Classifications defined in rules - based on Carlsbad residency. Would like to have Council and Parks and Recreation consider the League makeup - leave fees or eliminate.
Harris Hopkins, Carlsbad, increased fee since 1994 from 0 to $5 (now will be $25 per hour) We have been $840 will increase cost to $11,000 per year.
Asking Council to reconsider the raise in fees.
Kulchin - currently paying $5/game
Terry Sheffield, Pentail Drive, if fee increase is approved of daytime use, will be drawing the curtain on Senior Softball Association - hope that Council reconsiders this fee increase -
Chris Lawrence, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Third generation fire fighter - member of the Carlsbad Fire Department. Asking Council for their help - presentation did not include additional equipment or personnel. As of February 22, 2008 - removed one of 6 fire engines in the City.
The engine was replaced with a ladder truck. Cannot be used for interior structural fires or brush fires. OUt of 70 cities - no one in north county, san diego county, with a department this size - leaves un-protected without a fire engine.
Department is below average on local and national standards.
Please add the staffing and engine to Fire Station 5
Please replace the Fire Engine.
Lewis - how many communities have a ladder truck?
Chief Crawford - when we went after truck - we realized the community needed aerial capability it didn't have. Keeping fire engine in truck and a staffed ladder truck at that time. Got the truck now incrementally trying to get back . Lewis - you would have 8 assigned to engine and 8 to truck. Crawford - ideally 3 on Engine and a full complement on Fire Truck (would want 4).
Nygaard - WONDERful to get a review of everything going on.
Hall - thanked staff for presentation.
Kulchin - thanks to everyone for coming - working to bring more $$$ into the City.
Lewis - Proud of employees
Meeting Adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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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.
ADJOURNMENT:
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call (4 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:05:29)
Mayor Lewis made closed session announcement.
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 00:07:17)
Nygaard abstain for May 21st
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 22, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held April 22, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 6, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 6, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 6, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 13, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 20, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held May 20, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 20, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 21, 2008.
PRESENTATIONS:
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.
Items pulled 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 14.
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 00:08:18)
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 #19,459 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Accepting the donation of a batting cage from the Carlsbad Softball Association. Resolution No. 2008-153. ACTION:
Lori Swenck, RAM, gave a brief PowerPoint Presentation. Ms. Swenck showed photos of batting cage at Calavera Park.
Gave background - in 2006 Carlsbad Softball Association approached City about donating batting cage.
Two representatives - Jeff Schneider and Melissa Rivera of Carlsbad Softball Association came forward to address Council. Recognizing people who helped - City Staff, Sue Spickard, Kyle Lancaster, Paul Meadows and Lori Swenck.
Ms. Rivera now - cage for entire community not just softball.
Motion to approve 1. AB #19,459 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Accepting the donation of a batting cage from the Carlsbad Softball Association. Resolution No. 2008-153. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 1. AB #19,459 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. Accepting the donation of a batting cage from the Carlsbad Softball Association. Resolution No. 2008-153. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:17:39)
AB #19,459
2. AB #19,460 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the project to upgrade the HVAC control system at the Safety Center as complete and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion, Contract No. FAC 07-01R. Resolution No. 2008-154. ACTION:
AB #19,460
3. AB #19,461 - LUPINE ROAD STREET NAME CHANGE. Approving a Street Name Change (SNC 07-02), renaming Lupine Road to Sanderling Court. Resolution No. 2008-155. ACTION:
AB #19,461
Introduction of Sister City Committee Joint Photo Competition Winner from Karlovy Vary and Host Family.
Jacquie Thye of Sister City introduced Sister City representatives - Martina from Karlovy Vary - thanked Committee and Council - having a good time. Presented gifts to Council from representative of Committee in Karlovy Vary.
Colleen Finnegan - Day in the Life on display Carlsbad/Oceanside in Art League through July 8th.
Brother - spoke in August 2002 - thank you for wonderful opportunity.
4. AB #19,471 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARKS AND FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Sergio Graham, Inc. DBA Westturf Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Service, Bid No. 08-18. Resolution No. 2008-165. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy spoke in support of developing a Fire Department Master Plan for Carlsbad.
AB #19,471
5. AB #19,462 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Sadler Electric, Inc. for Electrical Maintenance Services, Bid No. 08-19. Resolution No. 2008-156. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, once again spoke in support of developing a Fire Department Master Plan.
AB #19,462
6. AB #19,463 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 2008-157. ACTION:
AB #19,463
7. AB #19,464 - AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICE. Authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service and directing the appropriation of any funds received to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-158. ACTION:
AB #19,464
8. AB #19,465 - RENEWAL OF EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS. Authorizing the renewal of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage with the Safety National Casualty Corporation. Resolution No. 2008-159. ACTION:
AB #19,465
9. AB #19,466 - APPROVE DEDICATION OF AN EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY. Approving the dedication of an easement to San Diego Gas and Electric Company over a portion of Alga Norte Community Park, APN 213-110-04. Resolution No. 2008-160. ACTION:
AB #19,466
10. AB #19,467 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LA COSTA CANYON PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION. Rejecting the low bid as non-responsive and accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Design-Build Tenant Improvements to renovate the restroom at La Costa Canyon Park, Contract No. PKS 08-02 and Bid No. PWS08-24PKS. Resolution No. 2008-161. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the amount of money spent on Capital Projects. Spoke in support of Fire Department Master Plan.
AB #19,467
13. AB #19,469 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER FURNITURE. Approving an agreement with Office Pavilion for furniture for the City Library Learning Center, Project Nos. 3771 and 4001. Resolution No. 2008-163. ACTION:
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Asked that the Council consider establishing a Fire Department Master Plan.
AB #19,469
11. AB #19,470 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE VISTA/CARLSBAD INTERCEPTOR SEWER AND THE AGUA HEDIONDA SEWER LIFT STATION. Approving the agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the design of the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer, Reaches 11B-15, and the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station, Project Nos. 3492, 3886 and 3949. Resolution No. 2008-164. ACTION:
Council Member Nygaard had item pulled. Asked about the rail trail along railroad right-of-way. Is it worth looking at doing bridge over the lagoon to connect trails. Bridge will be about 12 feet in width - if rail trail comes to fruition - will be able to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.
All pulled AB's approved 4/0//1
AB #19,470
12. AB #19,468 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation in support of the Carlsbad Library from the Carlsbad Lions Club and appropriating the funds to be used to purchase materials for the visually impaired. Resolution No. 2008-162. ACTION:
AB #19,468
PUBLIC COMMENT: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and place it in the clear tray on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Spoke in support of developing a Fire Department Master Plan.
Expressed concerns relating to how tax dollars are spent.
A representative from Policewatch.org came forward to address Council. Spoke about case in Oceanside.
Kurt Burkhart, Executive Director of Carlsbad Visitors and Convention Bureau, CVB is accepting applications for scholarships.
For several years, considered to give back to community. Through scholarships providing opportunities for the youth.
Provided council with application (visitcarlsbad.org) Applications can be obtained at Libraries. July 15th is deadline for receiving applications.
Hall - confirmed $4,000 scholarship (visitcarlsbad.com)
Kulchin - students that live in Carlsbad and attend La Costa Canyon -
Mayor Lewis - commented about Policewatch.org - thin line between stability and anarchy.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2008.
Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2008. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2008. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:37:14)
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 #37 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 46. ACTION:
Motion to approve 1. AB #37 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 46. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 1. AB #37 - MEMORANDUM OF TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE. Memorializing the existing non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, royalty-free right and license to continue using the Marks in connection with The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. Resolution No. 46. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:37:30)
AB #37
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
14. AB #19,472 - 2008-09 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report on the preliminary 2008-09 operating budget, and setting a Public Hearing for June 24, 2008. ACTION:
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand introduced Lisa Irvine and Helga Stover.
Finance Director Lisa Irvine and Senior Accountant Helga Stover presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Irvine commented that Preliminary Budget can be obtained on City's website.
Reviewed Budget Calendar - June 12 Council Workshop and June 24 Operating Budget Public Hearing.
Workshop @ Faraday @ 6:00 p.m. in Room 173 B.
Gave overview of makeup of Budget = Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Combined budged for 08-09 $254 million
National Perspective - economy is slow = most economists believe the US has already entered into a recession or is about to enter one.
Median Home Price home has decline 7% in past year.
Assessed Values are expected to grow per County Assessor
Sales Tax is expected to remain flat.
TOT has continued to grow - up almost 8%
Reviewed Operating Revenues by Source and Revenues by Fund Type.
General Fund Revenues are expected to be flat this year.
General Fund Budget - Revenues of $120.7 million and budget requests of $118.3 million - Projected Surplus is $2.4 million
Estimated General Fund Balance at $41.8 million after loans on 6/30/09
Major Uncertainties in Forecast - Economy - real estate is soft - construction slow - job loss.
Mayor Lewis - State is sneaky - any idea how much they will be taking? Irvine - according to League of CA Cities - the COPS Grants are being eyed. The other is the booking fees - about $500,000 all together.
Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott to give overview of Administrative Services - Information Technology. Creating a new "look and feel" / Creating a sense of place on the internet. Will be updating web page. Updating content to make it easier for users to change content.
Future Enhancements - Electronic Bill Paying . .. .
Showed sample of new design.
Continue to invest in infrastructure.
Finance - will be updating internal accounting system. Human Resources - implement an HR information system.
Lewis - hired about 100 new people - how many people have retired . . . .over last three years close to 100.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder came forward to address Council - been working on Prop D Committee. Final Workshop scheduled for June 30th. At that meeting will be presenting final draft of report.
General Plan, LCP, and Zoning Ordinance Update - Phase 1 Community Visioning / OUtreach.
Obtained input from various Boards and Commissions to obtain vision.
Website will be accessible soon.
Revisions to Development Standards - approved in 2008/2009
On-line Resource Guide
Invited public to June 12, 2008 Village Business Development Seminar - 8:30 to 10:30
Economic Development - outlined a three pronged approach - 1. Strategic Plan 2. Maximize citiies real estate assets. 3. Explore new zoning.
Council Member Nygaard - repeat time date and place - June 30th, 6:00 Faraday.
Police Chief Tom Zoll came forward to address Council. Spoke about downtown village area enforcement - statistics - public drunkeness down 48% - assault down 82% overall down 61%
Spoke about Police Explorer Program.
Cleaned and inventoried cars.
Rewarding program for kids - 17 on board at this time.
Involved in Regional Task Forces
Asset Forfeiture - Police Mobile Command Post $250,000. Current one is uninhabitable.
Request for motor home drivable command post.
Can also act as a back-up communications center to the Safety Center.
Kulchin - credit to Captain Shipley for working with establishment owners in downtown area.
Collaboration is the difference per Zoll.
Lewis - explain importance of Police Volunteers - Zoll we have about 40 Police Volunteers at this time. You are Not Alone Program is a program that the Volunteers participate in.
Senior Volunteer Patrol - people who are 55.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford came forward to address Council.
Community Emergency Response Team - gave an overview of the project.
First year will be paid for through a grant.
Purpose is to assit residents during incident repsonse and broaden city-resident dialogue on emergency preparedness issues.
Fire Mobile Data Computers - MDC's installed and operational in all fire apparatus.
Quickens response time.
Funded in large part by a grant.
Council Member Hall - can you talk about joint dispatch and boundary drop.
Crawford - part of North County Communications System - the System dispatches for Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Falbrook, San Marcos Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas Del Mar . . . .
Most important - to get closest most appropriate apparatus to the scene - that is what boundary drop is all about - we hope to take that to next level in next year.
Mayor Lewis - had an emergency call at a gated community - couldn't get in . .. . Crawford - case was an anomaly - if up to Chief would eliminate obstacles. We have the luxury of signaling gate to open automatically or override with a key. Does not delay response significantly at all.
Special Projects Director Skip Hammann - Alga Norte Community Park - staff been working on for a while - gave brief overview of the proposed park.
Completion Schedule - Winter 2008 - Bid and Award; Winter 2010 - Open to public
The Crossings - accomplishment
Joint First Responders Training Facility - showed conceptual exterior elevations.
Nygaard - where are we in construction of fire station in La Costa
Hammann - very close to completion - working on punch list.
Chief Crawford - expect to be moving into Station 6 by end of this month.
Lewis - (to Hammann) are we on schedule for the Police Shooting Range. Hammann - we are on schedule for the range.
Gave an overview of schedule - Possible to Council Next Spring for advertise for bids - possibly built in about 2 years.
Acting Recreation Director Mark Steyaert came forward to address Council. Senior center expansion. - A single resource for seniors seeking fun, fitness and friendships.
Poinsettia Tennis Courts - on schedule to open this summer - adding 7 new courts to the existing 3 courts.
Spoke about methods of financing for future projects.
Nygaard - update on fitness room at senior center. Steyaert - open today - working out technical issues with card processing - looking for new trainer to get off the ground.
Susan Spickard - currently open for 55 years and older - maybe open to baby boomers later.
Kulchin - are you able to tell us a difference between all of them (pyramid).
Lewis - looking to re-coupe 40% of costs. Steyaert - target is 60% - I think it has to do with what you consider our costs. If you consider fully burdened - for Softball - would consider all everything - we will be looking at that closely. We do meet the 40% standards as requested - by using model may differentiate between different programs.
Library Director Heather Pizzuot - Completion of Library Learning Center
Gave overview of Learning Center Services.
Public Works Director Glen Pruim came forward to address Council - Environment,
Spoke about Storm Water, Sewer, Fleet and Facilities. city has about 15 vehicles that are hybrid vehicles.
Facility upgrades -
Mobility Improvements - pursue missing link road extensions. Roadway widenting. Intersection modifications, Traffic Signal Timing Adjustments, Coordination with NCTD, Improve walking/bicycling opportunities.
Diversified water supply - recycled water; completion of system upgrades, desalination, water conservation, groundwater
Scheduled Improvements - La Costa Canyon Restroom Remodel / Stagecoach Restroom Remodel
Back to Lisa and Helga. Helga Stover speaking now.
Ms. Stover reviewed the Budget Process.
Fiscal Conservatism - a balanced budget
Showed Operating Budget
Two new facilities will be opened in August of this year.
Water Enterprise Fund - Increase of almost $4 million
Proposing water rate increases of 20%
Public Works Manager Cari Dale came forward.
Lewis - commented that this is an increase from Metropolitan which is passed through.
Hall - in a couple of weeks show how 20% increase is being allocated.
Cari Dale - now.
Drought Issues - SDCWA and Metropolitan - purchasing spot transfers at increased cost.
Metropolitan issued a water supply alert.
We receive water from (State Water Project - only getting 35% that is requested). Reduced run off - Governor declared a state wide drought. Colorado River Basin - did get good snowfall in that area - will fill reservoirs at lower levels.
No questions.
Wastewater Enterprise Fund - estimated revenues of $9.7 million and estimated expenditures of $10.2 million. Proposing sewer rate increases of 9%
Hall - is Vista on there or Vallecitos. No - says Helga. Should add them stated Hall since they are in the JPA.
Solid Waste - no increase proposed.
Fee Updates Now - Facility Fee Increase of 2.5% being proposed.
End of presentation. Reviewed Budget Calendar again.
Kulchin - Development Impact Fees - ENR Index - Engineering News Record
Hall - sewer fees - would like to see how those fees are being allocated please.
Recess at 7:57 p.m.
Back to the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Rudy Valle, Carlsbad, great place to live. Spoke about Senior Softball - spoke about fees. Provide bases and maintain fields. In 1994 began to be charged fees for field usage. Concerned about proposed fee - take Senior Softball to a Category 1 or Category B - no fee. Should not be charged if a service isn't provided
Lewis - played senior softball - had to pay to play in Oceanside.
We have 120 to 150 people (40% of members are carlsbad residents) When playing at night have to pay for lights. Umpires are also provided by league.
Vista and Oceanside charge a nominal fee - Vistas fee is less and Oceanside charges nothing.
Paul Vanderpool, Carlsbad, resident since 1987. Thank Council for job guiding growth in Carlsbad.
Expressing Concerns relating to fee increase - would go from $5/game to $50/game on two fields = $100.
We do not use lights - a little bit of water. Provide own bases, rake own infield. Repair batter boxes. Leave the fields in as good or better conditions than when found.
Roger Caffman (sp?), Carlsbad, Fee structure did not contemplate league such as the Senior Softball League.
Has a draft - Classifications defined in rules - based on Carlsbad residency. Would like to have Council and Parks and Recreation consider the League makeup - leave fees or eliminate.
Harris Hopkins, Carlsbad, increased fee since 1994 from 0 to $5 (now will be $25 per hour) We have been $840 will increase cost to $11,000 per year.
Asking Council to reconsider the raise in fees.
Kulchin - currently paying $5/game
Terry Sheffield, Pentail Drive, if fee increase is approved of daytime use, will be drawing the curtain on Senior Softball Association - hope that Council reconsiders this fee increase -
Chris Lawrence, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Third generation fire fighter - member of the Carlsbad Fire Department. Asking Council for their help - presentation did not include additional equipment or personnel. As of February 22, 2008 - removed one of 6 fire engines in the City.
The engine was replaced with a ladder truck. Cannot be used for interior structural fires or brush fires. OUt of 70 cities - no one in north county, san diego county, with a department this size - leaves un-protected without a fire engine.
Department is below average on local and national standards.
Please add the staffing and engine to Fire Station 5
Please replace the Fire Engine.
Lewis - how many communities have a ladder truck?
Chief Crawford - when we went after truck - we realized the community needed aerial capability it didn't have. Keeping fire engine in truck and a staffed ladder truck at that time. Got the truck now incrementally trying to get back . Lewis - you would have 8 assigned to engine and 8 to truck. Crawford - ideally 3 on Engine and a full complement on Fire Truck (would want 4).
Nygaard - WONDERful to get a review of everything going on.
Hall - thanked staff for presentation.
Kulchin - thanks to everyone for coming - working to bring more $$$ into the City.
Lewis - Proud of employees
Meeting Adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
AB #19,472
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.
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