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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call (4 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:00:17)
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
By Father Dorian Stanbaugh
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
By Packard
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Packard Abstain from June 10th due to absence from that meeting.
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Nygaard.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:02:30)
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 10, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held June 10, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 10, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 18, 2008.
PRESENTATION:
Proclamation Presentation in Recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.
Mayor Lewis and Council stepped down from dais to present a Proclamation to Sue Spickard, Acting Recreation Director in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.
Sue Spickard came forward and addressed Council. Ms. Spickard introduced Bonnie Elliott (Recreation Services Manager) to address Council regarding the Carlsbad Triathlon. July 12th and 13th - Expo with 65 vendors coming in on Saturday the July 12th at Pine Avenue Park. Sunday is the Triathlon. Invited Council to start the race - maybe Mayor or another member of the Council.
Photos taken now by Bill Richmond.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Item no. 2 pulled.
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 Nygaard.
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 00:09:36)
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
**PLEASE NOTE: SOME AGENDA ITEMS MAY TAKE SEVERAL MOMENTS TO DISPLAY.**
1. AB #19,502 - ESTABLISH 2008-09 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Approving the establishment of the 2008-09 Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1. Resolution No. 2008-199. ACTION:
AB 19,502
2. AB #19,503 - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY AND ARTS FOUNDATION. Accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and authorizing the appropriation of funds to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-200. ACTION:
AB 19,503
Library Director Heather Pizzuto came forward to address Council. Alan Marblestone, Treasurer of the Library and Arts Foundation came forward to address Council. Mr. Marblestone $73,576.00. . . endowment from Robert H. Gardner to partially fund programs in the 07/08 Fiscal Year.
Funded a Steinway Aston Grand Piano when Schulman Auditorium first opened.
Trust Money left to the cultural programs at the Schulman Auditorium.
These gifts - beginning of gifts to the library from the Endowment - amdinistered by Library and Cultural Arts Office.
Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundations is a 501c(3) organization goal is to create significant endowment funds for the City of Carlsbad Library.
Spoke about the Gardner Foundation and Canon Endowment that gives the Arts Office between $11,000 and $14,000 per year. Also spoke about the money raised through the Castles of Carlsbad tours.
In midst of a Capital Campaign for the Carlsbad Library Learning Center. Foundation is always in need of volunteers to assist with campaigns and activities. Carlsbadlibraryandartsfoundation.org for more information. Phone Number is 760-602-2060 for Executive Director. Publicity newsletters left outside for citizens to pick up.
Kulchin - thanked Mr. Marbelstone for details relating to Foundation.
Nygaard - thanked Foundation - lucky to have Foundation.
Motion to approve 2. AB #19,503 - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY AND ARTS FOUNDATION. Accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and authorizing the appropriation of funds to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-200. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 2. AB #19,503 - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY AND ARTS FOUNDATION. Accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and authorizing the appropriation of funds to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-200. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:18:13)
3. AB #19,508 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CARLSBAD HIRING CENTER. Awarding a contract to San Diego County SER/Jobs for Progress, Inc. for administrative and employment services at the Carlsbad Hiring Center. Resolution No. 2008-204. ACTION:
AB 19,508
4. AB #19,509 - APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY. Approving the adjustment to the salary of the City Attorney effective January 1, 2008. Resolution No. 2008-205. ACTION:
AB 19,509
5. AB #19,511 - APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Approving the employment agreement with the City Manager. Resolution No. 2008-207. ACTION:
AB 19,511
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. Ms. Levy spoke in support of establishing a Fire Department Master Plan. City size has doubled since 1990. Expressed concerns relating to how tax dollars are spent. Spoke in support of Alga Norte park. Spoke in support of selling the Farmers Building.
Fred Sandquist, President of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, came forward to address Council. Spoke about July12th - 2nd Annual Lagoon Foundation. Stated that Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation will also be participating in the event. Invited Mayor and Council members to attend.
Eric Munoz, representing (president) Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation - also spoke about 2nd Annual Lagoon Day. Pick July 12th because Caulerpa Taxifolia was eradicated on that date.
Lagoons are part of City's Open Space.
Information available on website.
Kulchin - time?
Agua Hedionda - trail opening at 10:00 opening of Native Garden at 1:00. Events occurring throughout the day at all three lagoons.
Lewis - regarding grants available through Metropolitan Water and SDCWA. Munoz - have in the past did not this year though.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. AB #19,504 - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.3. To consider approving a Planned Development Permit Amendment, PUD 05-12(A), for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 53 single family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North Neighborhood 3.3, located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street. Resolution No. 2008-201. ACTION:
AB 19,504
Assistant Planner Shelley Esteybar came forward to present the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gave brief background of project.
Showed color rendering of the street scenes.
Planning Commission Action - no Public Comment at Planning Commission Public Hearing.
End of Presentation.
Called Applicant Forward.
Jack Henthorn, representing Coldridge Development, the applicant.
Gave a brief overview of architecture. (Gave a PowerPOint - not on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Plan 1X - unique lot conditions.
Plan 3 is largest plan - nearly 3700 square feet
53 unit sub-division
End of Presentation.
Lewis - color charts - mustard color of concern.
Kulchin - get another printer.
Open PH at 6:35 p.m.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. - Expressed concerns relating to adequate safety services for the additional homes being built.
Requested a Fire Department Master Plan.
Close PH at 6:37 p.m.
Packard confirmed that Fire Department 6 is open.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the project.
Motion to approve 6. AB #19,504 - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.3. To consider approving a Planned Development Permit Amendment, PUD 05-12(A), for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 53 single family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North Neighborhood 3.3, located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street. Resolution No. 2008-201. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 6. AB #19,504 - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.3. To consider approving a Planned Development Permit Amendment, PUD 05-12(A), for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 53 single family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North Neighborhood 3.3, located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street. Resolution No. 2008-201. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:39:09)
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7. AB #19,507 - RESULTS OF JUNE 3, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION. To consider declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June 3, 2008; and, To consider authorizing the certification and authentication of the Charter Ballot Measure submitted and approved by the voters of the City of Carlsbad. Resolution Nos. 2008-202 and. 2008-203. ACTION:
AB 19,507
City Clerk Lorraine M. Wood announced the Carlsbad June 3, 2008 certified vote results.
Packard - requested the percent of vote and ratio be reviewed with public.
Motion to approve 7. AB #19,507 - RESULTS OF JUNE 3, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION. To consider declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June 3, 2008; and, To consider authorizing the certification and authentication of the Charter Ballot Measure submitted and approved by the voters of the City of Carlsbad. Resolution Nos. 2008-202 and. 2008-203. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 7. AB #19,507 - RESULTS OF JUNE 3, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION. To consider declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June 3, 2008; and, To consider authorizing the certification and authentication of the Charter Ballot Measure submitted and approved by the voters of the City of Carlsbad. Resolution Nos. 2008-202 and. 2008-203. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:42:07)
8. AB #19,505 - REGIONAL WINTER SHELTER SYSTEM PRESENTATION. To receive a presentation from Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS) on the Regional Winter Shelter System. ACTION:
AB 19,505
Mel Takahara of the Alliance for Regional Solutions came forward to address Council. Mr. Takahara gave a brief presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Takahara stated that the following organizations participated: Interfaiths
6 Agencies served 720 men, women and children.
Typical resident was a single white male.
Most clients situationally homeless.
Gave an overview of where most the clients spend their time.
Escondido and Oceanside largest areas of where the individuals spend most of their time.
Strengths of the Regional System - Strong support and participation from north county cities.
Drug and Alcohol free shelters.
Areas of Improvement - further develop regional support services; website/begin preparations sooner/ additional transportation services/offer earlier health services.
Areas that were lacking: Pre-season meeting/provision for overflow/literacy component; day activies/ coastal sovering/ affordable housing in the community/ transporation subsidies/ on-site pyschiatric services/ safe daytime sites for residents who are very ill.
Financially -
Asking for all North County Cities to provide same level of funding as last fiscal year.
Regional approach is clearly working.
Value of regional system is greater than the sum of the parts.
Thanked Frank Boensch who has served as staff representative.
Kulchin - thanked Mr. Takahara - question in terms of donations from other Cities.
Oceanside - contributed a total of $33,000 - ($14,723 - other $$$ 18,000 had been give by Oceanside to Interfaith and Bread of Life).
Packard - Sobering Center in North County was lacking - one area that didn't get used was the Sobering Center . . . .
Mr. Takahara - while we recognize having a sobering site on the Coast. A sobering site is (Escondido Sobering Center) allows people to go for 23 hours. Not a medical facility.
Mr. Takahara - only available in Escondido at this time; Would like a site on the Coast.
Continues to be a need for a place on the Coast.
Kulchin - confirmed drugs and alcohol?
Lewis - do we have any locations that these folks can go into on the Coast. - Mr. Takahara - Bread of Life and La Posada and interfaith churches participating on the Coast.
Lewis - have you had to turn people away? Takahara - we have exceeded our capacities; however have done everything we can do to not turn people away. We have people sleep on floor if necessary.
Lewis - in reference to the health clinics - how many clinics do we have around? Vista Community Clinic, Oceanside, Carlsbad and Escondido. Also have North County Health Services in San Marcos - has Mobile health clinic with Medical and Dental.
Nygaard - pleased to see the coordinated effort among the agencies - found a humane way to approach this problem in the community.
Lewis thanked gentleman.
9. AB #19,510 - INITIATE PROCESS TO FORM THE ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE (EC ) FOR THE COMMUNITY VISIONING PROCESS AND THE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND ZONING ORDINANCE. Approving staff recommendations to initiate the process to form the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC ) for the Community Visioning Process and the Update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 2008-206. ACTION:
AB 19,510
Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gave purpose of formation of the Committee.
19 Member committee with 19 alternates. - All Members must be Carlsbad residents. 9 members of organizations that represent an environmental, social, or economic prespective. 8 residents from each city quadrant and 2 high school students.
Committee appointments process - from 4 city quadrants - Mayor request each member to choose 2 residents (+ 2 alternates) from one of the four quadrants and gave an example
Student Member Appointments would occur after the School Year begins.
Committee Schedule - 1st year - community visioning process -- committee to be formed in late Summer 08 and 4 committee meetings anticipated for project milestones.
End of Phase 1 - Committee will be re
During 2nd and 3rd yers - process to update Gneral Plan, LCP, and Zoning Ordinance.
Summary of Request
End of Staff Presentation
Nygaard - with regard to high school students? If more than one student wanting to be on committee is there a way Council can get application?
Nygaard - what is the process for the people who will apply for the Council appointment positions. Lewis gave an overview.
Nygaard - I would like people to fill out an application and submit the apps. to the Council.
Lewis - Council members to interview applicants.
Nygaard - thinking of a vehichle who would want to submit their name to the Council. Packard would like to encourage new residents to offer to serve. Having a significant population of our newer residents.
Encourage newer residents to process.
Packard - 3 representatives our pillars - self select the members of the organization. More by in and commitment.
Lewis - have concerns about students - would recommend utilize Jrs.
Holder - have added a sentence to letter encouraging newer residents.
Motion to approve 9. AB #19,510 - INITIATE PROCESS TO FORM THE ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE (EC ) FOR THE COMMUNITY VISIONING PROCESS AND THE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND ZONING ORDINANCE. Approving staff recommendations to initiate the process to form the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC ) for the Community Visioning Process and the Update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 2008-206. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 9. AB #19,510 - INITIATE PROCESS TO FORM THE ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE (EC ) FOR THE COMMUNITY VISIONING PROCESS AND THE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND ZONING ORDINANCE. Approving staff recommendations to initiate the process to form the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC ) for the Community Visioning Process and the Update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 2008-206. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 01:19:11)
10. AB #19,506 - PROPOSED POWER PLANT AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS UPDATE. To receive an update on the California Energy Commission's proceedings regarding NRG's proposal to construct a new power plant. ACTION:
AB 19,506
Joe Garuba presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gave an overview of the proposed project.
Showed the elevation of the proposed smoke stacks.
Significant Changes - Smoke stack heights; Water Supply/ Wastewater Discharge/ Switchyard Relocation/ Tank Demolition.
Stacks to increase from 100 feet to 139 feet
Energy Commission
With I-5 widening - will loose some buffer - listen to this.
Significant other changes - Water Supply - NRG will be pursuing own desalination; cumulative impacts analysis on the desal project in conjunction with the other desal project on the site.
Switchyard will relocate to other side of railroad tracks.
City's position - reviewed the changes.
Reviewed the CEC Schedule - Fast Track Scenerio
August 2008 - Draft Preliminary Staff Assessment by CEC. Sept/Oct 2008 - CEC Workshop. Nov/Dec 2008 - Final Staff Assessment. 1st Quarter 2009 - CEC Hearings. 2nd Quarter 2009 - CEC Decision. Plant Construction - 30 months. 1st Quarter 2012 - Potential Online Date.
Nygaard - mentioned the Switchyard - when might that happen?
Garuba - Moving the switchyard to east of railroad tracks - city is in discussion with SDG&E - maybe moving further east.
Nygaard - the old powerplant will continue to be on site with new plant? Has CEC looked at timeframe for de-commissioning the old power plant.
Garuba - the old plant is antiquated. The carbon regulations are an additional issue. For state to meet 2020 carbon goals the old plant will need to be de-commissioned.
Kulchin - they are taking on desal?
Garuba - have not seen permits that NRG has or would need to secure. Coastal Commission does not have jurisdiction - this is a subject that is important and they may want to comment.
Lewis - is NRG - there is no fall back position at this time? NO other site they are even looking at?
This thing could stretch out to a much longer time period if they re-locate in the Carlsbad area.
Garuba - staff has looked at other sites - and feel that alternate location would be a close match for the timeline. SDG&E is an unknown - what happens with regional needs when and if they construct the Sunrise Power Link.
Lewis - if Sunrise is constructed will we still need a plant in Carlsbad. Will need something to match something that Encina produces.
Lewis - under the old site that we have - they could come in and revamp entire old system and use the existing plant to meet needs. Garuba - would be very expensive in order to meet current regulations.
Packard - the moving of the switchyard could be a factor. The information presented tonight about the changes.
Nygaard - just need to continue to examine this and keep vision for what is best for Carlsbad.
Lewis - remember when this was first brought to Council. Best interest of shareholders.
End of report.
Thought for the Night.
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.
Adjourn at 7:51 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call (4 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:00:17)
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
By Father Dorian Stanbaugh
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
By Packard
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Packard Abstain from June 10th due to absence from that meeting.
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Nygaard.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:02:30)
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 10, 2008.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held June 10, 2008.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 10, 2008.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 18, 2008.
PRESENTATION:
Proclamation Presentation in Recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.
Mayor Lewis and Council stepped down from dais to present a Proclamation to Sue Spickard, Acting Recreation Director in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.
Sue Spickard came forward and addressed Council. Ms. Spickard introduced Bonnie Elliott (Recreation Services Manager) to address Council regarding the Carlsbad Triathlon. July 12th and 13th - Expo with 65 vendors coming in on Saturday the July 12th at Pine Avenue Park. Sunday is the Triathlon. Invited Council to start the race - maybe Mayor or another member of the Council.
Photos taken now by Bill Richmond.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Item no. 2 pulled.
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 Nygaard.
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 00:09:36)
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
**PLEASE NOTE: SOME AGENDA ITEMS MAY TAKE SEVERAL MOMENTS TO DISPLAY.**
1. AB #19,502 - ESTABLISH 2008-09 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Approving the establishment of the 2008-09 Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1. Resolution No. 2008-199. ACTION:
AB 19,502
2. AB #19,503 - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY AND ARTS FOUNDATION. Accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and authorizing the appropriation of funds to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-200. ACTION:
AB 19,503
Library Director Heather Pizzuto came forward to address Council. Alan Marblestone, Treasurer of the Library and Arts Foundation came forward to address Council. Mr. Marblestone $73,576.00. . . endowment from Robert H. Gardner to partially fund programs in the 07/08 Fiscal Year.
Funded a Steinway Aston Grand Piano when Schulman Auditorium first opened.
Trust Money left to the cultural programs at the Schulman Auditorium.
These gifts - beginning of gifts to the library from the Endowment - amdinistered by Library and Cultural Arts Office.
Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundations is a 501c(3) organization goal is to create significant endowment funds for the City of Carlsbad Library.
Spoke about the Gardner Foundation and Canon Endowment that gives the Arts Office between $11,000 and $14,000 per year. Also spoke about the money raised through the Castles of Carlsbad tours.
In midst of a Capital Campaign for the Carlsbad Library Learning Center. Foundation is always in need of volunteers to assist with campaigns and activities. Carlsbadlibraryandartsfoundation.org for more information. Phone Number is 760-602-2060 for Executive Director. Publicity newsletters left outside for citizens to pick up.
Kulchin - thanked Mr. Marbelstone for details relating to Foundation.
Nygaard - thanked Foundation - lucky to have Foundation.
Motion to approve 2. AB #19,503 - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY AND ARTS FOUNDATION. Accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and authorizing the appropriation of funds to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-200. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 2. AB #19,503 - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY AND ARTS FOUNDATION. Accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation for cultural programming in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, and authorizing the appropriation of funds to the Library budget. Resolution No. 2008-200. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:18:13)
3. AB #19,508 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CARLSBAD HIRING CENTER. Awarding a contract to San Diego County SER/Jobs for Progress, Inc. for administrative and employment services at the Carlsbad Hiring Center. Resolution No. 2008-204. ACTION:
AB 19,508
4. AB #19,509 - APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY. Approving the adjustment to the salary of the City Attorney effective January 1, 2008. Resolution No. 2008-205. ACTION:
AB 19,509
5. AB #19,511 - APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Approving the employment agreement with the City Manager. Resolution No. 2008-207. ACTION:
AB 19,511
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. Ms. Levy spoke in support of establishing a Fire Department Master Plan. City size has doubled since 1990. Expressed concerns relating to how tax dollars are spent. Spoke in support of Alga Norte park. Spoke in support of selling the Farmers Building.
Fred Sandquist, President of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, came forward to address Council. Spoke about July12th - 2nd Annual Lagoon Foundation. Stated that Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation will also be participating in the event. Invited Mayor and Council members to attend.
Eric Munoz, representing (president) Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation - also spoke about 2nd Annual Lagoon Day. Pick July 12th because Caulerpa Taxifolia was eradicated on that date.
Lagoons are part of City's Open Space.
Information available on website.
Kulchin - time?
Agua Hedionda - trail opening at 10:00 opening of Native Garden at 1:00. Events occurring throughout the day at all three lagoons.
Lewis - regarding grants available through Metropolitan Water and SDCWA. Munoz - have in the past did not this year though.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. AB #19,504 - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.3. To consider approving a Planned Development Permit Amendment, PUD 05-12(A), for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 53 single family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North Neighborhood 3.3, located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street. Resolution No. 2008-201. ACTION:
AB 19,504
Assistant Planner Shelley Esteybar came forward to present the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gave brief background of project.
Showed color rendering of the street scenes.
Planning Commission Action - no Public Comment at Planning Commission Public Hearing.
End of Presentation.
Called Applicant Forward.
Jack Henthorn, representing Coldridge Development, the applicant.
Gave a brief overview of architecture. (Gave a PowerPOint - not on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Plan 1X - unique lot conditions.
Plan 3 is largest plan - nearly 3700 square feet
53 unit sub-division
End of Presentation.
Lewis - color charts - mustard color of concern.
Kulchin - get another printer.
Open PH at 6:35 p.m.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. - Expressed concerns relating to adequate safety services for the additional homes being built.
Requested a Fire Department Master Plan.
Close PH at 6:37 p.m.
Packard confirmed that Fire Department 6 is open.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the project.
Motion to approve 6. AB #19,504 - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.3. To consider approving a Planned Development Permit Amendment, PUD 05-12(A), for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 53 single family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North Neighborhood 3.3, located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street. Resolution No. 2008-201. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 6. AB #19,504 - LA COSTA OAKS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.3. To consider approving a Planned Development Permit Amendment, PUD 05-12(A), for building floor plans, elevations and plotting for the development of 53 single family detached homes within the Villages of La Costa Oaks North Neighborhood 3.3, located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, south of Melrose Drive and north of Cadencia Street. Resolution No. 2008-201. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:39:09)
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7. AB #19,507 - RESULTS OF JUNE 3, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION. To consider declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June 3, 2008; and, To consider authorizing the certification and authentication of the Charter Ballot Measure submitted and approved by the voters of the City of Carlsbad. Resolution Nos. 2008-202 and. 2008-203. ACTION:
AB 19,507
City Clerk Lorraine M. Wood announced the Carlsbad June 3, 2008 certified vote results.
Packard - requested the percent of vote and ratio be reviewed with public.
Motion to approve 7. AB #19,507 - RESULTS OF JUNE 3, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION. To consider declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June 3, 2008; and, To consider authorizing the certification and authentication of the Charter Ballot Measure submitted and approved by the voters of the City of Carlsbad. Resolution Nos. 2008-202 and. 2008-203. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 7. AB #19,507 - RESULTS OF JUNE 3, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION. To consider declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on June 3, 2008; and, To consider authorizing the certification and authentication of the Charter Ballot Measure submitted and approved by the voters of the City of Carlsbad. Resolution Nos. 2008-202 and. 2008-203. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:42:07)
8. AB #19,505 - REGIONAL WINTER SHELTER SYSTEM PRESENTATION. To receive a presentation from Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS) on the Regional Winter Shelter System. ACTION:
AB 19,505
Mel Takahara of the Alliance for Regional Solutions came forward to address Council. Mr. Takahara gave a brief presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Takahara stated that the following organizations participated: Interfaiths
6 Agencies served 720 men, women and children.
Typical resident was a single white male.
Most clients situationally homeless.
Gave an overview of where most the clients spend their time.
Escondido and Oceanside largest areas of where the individuals spend most of their time.
Strengths of the Regional System - Strong support and participation from north county cities.
Drug and Alcohol free shelters.
Areas of Improvement - further develop regional support services; website/begin preparations sooner/ additional transportation services/offer earlier health services.
Areas that were lacking: Pre-season meeting/provision for overflow/literacy component; day activies/ coastal sovering/ affordable housing in the community/ transporation subsidies/ on-site pyschiatric services/ safe daytime sites for residents who are very ill.
Financially -
Asking for all North County Cities to provide same level of funding as last fiscal year.
Regional approach is clearly working.
Value of regional system is greater than the sum of the parts.
Thanked Frank Boensch who has served as staff representative.
Kulchin - thanked Mr. Takahara - question in terms of donations from other Cities.
Oceanside - contributed a total of $33,000 - ($14,723 - other $$$ 18,000 had been give by Oceanside to Interfaith and Bread of Life).
Packard - Sobering Center in North County was lacking - one area that didn't get used was the Sobering Center . . . .
Mr. Takahara - while we recognize having a sobering site on the Coast. A sobering site is (Escondido Sobering Center) allows people to go for 23 hours. Not a medical facility.
Mr. Takahara - only available in Escondido at this time; Would like a site on the Coast.
Continues to be a need for a place on the Coast.
Kulchin - confirmed drugs and alcohol?
Lewis - do we have any locations that these folks can go into on the Coast. - Mr. Takahara - Bread of Life and La Posada and interfaith churches participating on the Coast.
Lewis - have you had to turn people away? Takahara - we have exceeded our capacities; however have done everything we can do to not turn people away. We have people sleep on floor if necessary.
Lewis - in reference to the health clinics - how many clinics do we have around? Vista Community Clinic, Oceanside, Carlsbad and Escondido. Also have North County Health Services in San Marcos - has Mobile health clinic with Medical and Dental.
Nygaard - pleased to see the coordinated effort among the agencies - found a humane way to approach this problem in the community.
Lewis thanked gentleman.
9. AB #19,510 - INITIATE PROCESS TO FORM THE ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE (EC ) FOR THE COMMUNITY VISIONING PROCESS AND THE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND ZONING ORDINANCE. Approving staff recommendations to initiate the process to form the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC ) for the Community Visioning Process and the Update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 2008-206. ACTION:
AB 19,510
Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gave purpose of formation of the Committee.
19 Member committee with 19 alternates. - All Members must be Carlsbad residents. 9 members of organizations that represent an environmental, social, or economic prespective. 8 residents from each city quadrant and 2 high school students.
Committee appointments process - from 4 city quadrants - Mayor request each member to choose 2 residents (+ 2 alternates) from one of the four quadrants and gave an example
Student Member Appointments would occur after the School Year begins.
Committee Schedule - 1st year - community visioning process -- committee to be formed in late Summer 08 and 4 committee meetings anticipated for project milestones.
End of Phase 1 - Committee will be re
During 2nd and 3rd yers - process to update Gneral Plan, LCP, and Zoning Ordinance.
Summary of Request
End of Staff Presentation
Nygaard - with regard to high school students? If more than one student wanting to be on committee is there a way Council can get application?
Nygaard - what is the process for the people who will apply for the Council appointment positions. Lewis gave an overview.
Nygaard - I would like people to fill out an application and submit the apps. to the Council.
Lewis - Council members to interview applicants.
Nygaard - thinking of a vehichle who would want to submit their name to the Council. Packard would like to encourage new residents to offer to serve. Having a significant population of our newer residents.
Encourage newer residents to process.
Packard - 3 representatives our pillars - self select the members of the organization. More by in and commitment.
Lewis - have concerns about students - would recommend utilize Jrs.
Holder - have added a sentence to letter encouraging newer residents.
Motion to approve 9. AB #19,510 - INITIATE PROCESS TO FORM THE ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE (EC ) FOR THE COMMUNITY VISIONING PROCESS AND THE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND ZONING ORDINANCE. Approving staff recommendations to initiate the process to form the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC ) for the Community Visioning Process and the Update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 2008-206. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Packard.
Vote to approve 9. AB #19,510 - INITIATE PROCESS TO FORM THE ENVISION CARLSBAD CITIZENS COMMITTEE (EC ) FOR THE COMMUNITY VISIONING PROCESS AND THE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND ZONING ORDINANCE. Approving staff recommendations to initiate the process to form the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC ) for the Community Visioning Process and the Update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 2008-206. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 01:19:11)
10. AB #19,506 - PROPOSED POWER PLANT AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS UPDATE. To receive an update on the California Energy Commission's proceedings regarding NRG's proposal to construct a new power plant. ACTION:
AB 19,506
Joe Garuba presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gave an overview of the proposed project.
Showed the elevation of the proposed smoke stacks.
Significant Changes - Smoke stack heights; Water Supply/ Wastewater Discharge/ Switchyard Relocation/ Tank Demolition.
Stacks to increase from 100 feet to 139 feet
Energy Commission
With I-5 widening - will loose some buffer - listen to this.
Significant other changes - Water Supply - NRG will be pursuing own desalination; cumulative impacts analysis on the desal project in conjunction with the other desal project on the site.
Switchyard will relocate to other side of railroad tracks.
City's position - reviewed the changes.
Reviewed the CEC Schedule - Fast Track Scenerio
August 2008 - Draft Preliminary Staff Assessment by CEC. Sept/Oct 2008 - CEC Workshop. Nov/Dec 2008 - Final Staff Assessment. 1st Quarter 2009 - CEC Hearings. 2nd Quarter 2009 - CEC Decision. Plant Construction - 30 months. 1st Quarter 2012 - Potential Online Date.
Nygaard - mentioned the Switchyard - when might that happen?
Garuba - Moving the switchyard to east of railroad tracks - city is in discussion with SDG&E - maybe moving further east.
Nygaard - the old powerplant will continue to be on site with new plant? Has CEC looked at timeframe for de-commissioning the old power plant.
Garuba - the old plant is antiquated. The carbon regulations are an additional issue. For state to meet 2020 carbon goals the old plant will need to be de-commissioned.
Kulchin - they are taking on desal?
Garuba - have not seen permits that NRG has or would need to secure. Coastal Commission does not have jurisdiction - this is a subject that is important and they may want to comment.
Lewis - is NRG - there is no fall back position at this time? NO other site they are even looking at?
This thing could stretch out to a much longer time period if they re-locate in the Carlsbad area.
Garuba - staff has looked at other sites - and feel that alternate location would be a close match for the timeline. SDG&E is an unknown - what happens with regional needs when and if they construct the Sunrise Power Link.
Lewis - if Sunrise is constructed will we still need a plant in Carlsbad. Will need something to match something that Encina produces.
Lewis - under the old site that we have - they could come in and revamp entire old system and use the existing plant to meet needs. Garuba - would be very expensive in order to meet current regulations.
Packard - the moving of the switchyard could be a factor. The information presented tonight about the changes.
Nygaard - just need to continue to examine this and keep vision for what is best for Carlsbad.
Lewis - remember when this was first brought to Council. Best interest of shareholders.
End of report.
Thought for the Night.
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.
Adjourn at 7:51 p.m.
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