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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
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ROLL CALL:
Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:02:24)
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Lewis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Hall
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 00:04:00)
Minutes of the Special Meetings held May 5, 2009.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held May 5, 2009.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 5, 2009.
PRESENTATIONS:
Introduction of Miss Carlsbad and Miss Teen Carlsbad.
Mayor Lewis presented Ms. Carlsbad and Court and then Ms. Teen Carlsbad and Court.
Ms. Carlsbad, Chelsae Stayano came forward to address Council. Presented a check from the Carlsbad Lion's Club to the City Council $1,000 check for site and hearing impaired at library.
Kaitlan DAvis - Ms. Carlsbad princess. Tracy Powers, CHS - Ms. Carlsbad Princess. Catherine Loehman - a Carlsbad princess. Madeline Zellebreg - Ms. Teen Carlsbad 2009. Natasha Naldie - Miss Teen Princess. Joselyn HOvis - Teen Princess.
Photos now being taken by photographer of Ms. Carlsbad and her court.
Now Council with the ladies for a photo.
Now photos of Ms. Teen Carlsbad and Court. One princess out ill. Now photo with Council and ladies.
Presentation to the City Council from the San Diego County Fair.
Representatives, Aaron Wong and Scott Wichigami of the County Fair now came forward. Price is $13, parking is $10 - hours of Fair will vary. Have three value packs going on. From $15 to $51. $22 pass will get you into the fair every day.
New foods - deep fried mexican ice cream. Chocolate covered bacon. Nasty food.
$2 Tuesday on June 16 - Wed and Thurs unlimited ride day. Tuesdays are kids days. Thursdays are Senior days. Friday is Pennysaver days.
End of fair presentation now.
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.
Motion to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:18:02)
1. AB #19,829 - REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Authorizing a refund of business license tax to LaMarca Unlimited, LLC. Resolution No. 2009-123. ACTION:
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2. AB #19,830 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM. Authorizing the expenditure of funds for the settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Michael McFadden. Resolution No. 2009-124. ACTION:
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3. AB #19,831 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from Carlsbad Youth Baseball for the Pine Avenue Park fenced storage area, and authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. Resolution No. 2009-125. ACTION:
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4. AB #19,832 - FINAL MAP FOR LAGUNA CONDOMINIUMS. Approving the Final Map for Laguna Condominiums and authorizing the Final Map to be recorded, CT 06-01. Resolution No. 2009-126. ACTION:
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5. AB #19,833 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO 2008-2009 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Approving the amendment to the 2008-2009 Consolidated Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, authorizing the City Manager to execute documents to revise and implement the amended plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, approving the appropriation of funds as proposed in the amended plan. Resolution No. 2009-127. ACTION:
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6. AB #19,834 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Approving the construction of the Traffic Signal at Rancho Santa Fe Road and Avenida La Cima as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, Project No. 6307-1. Resolution No. 2009-128. ACTION:
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7. AB #19,835 - CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT PROGRAM. Authorizing the submittal of the Funding Request Form to the Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling, and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute all necessary forms for the purpose of securing payments. Resolution No. 2009-129. ACTION:
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8. AB #19,836 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Picnic Shelters for Stagecoach and Calavera Hills Community Parks as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, Project No. 39361. Resolution No. 2009-130. ACTION:
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9. AB #19,837 - AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTION TO BUSINESS MARKETING CAMPAIGN. Authorizing a contribution to the Endless Summer Marketing Campaign planned by the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District, and authorizing the appropriation of funds. Resolution No. 2009-131. ACTION:
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
10. AB #19,838 - AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. To consider amending Title 2, Chapter 2.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees; amending. Title 3, Chapter 3.24 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to include a clarifying reference; and, repealing Section 3.24.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-036. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 10. AB #19,838 - AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. To consider amending Title 2, Chapter 2.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees; amending. Title 3, Chapter 3.24 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to include a clarifying reference; and, repealing Section 3.24.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-036. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 10. AB #19,838 - AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. To consider amending Title 2, Chapter 2.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees; amending. Title 3, Chapter 3.24 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to include a clarifying reference; and, repealing Section 3.24.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-036. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:19:44)
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
11. AB #19,839 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-030, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code approving a zone change to rezone a portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1-7,500) on property generally located on the east side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack Avenue. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 11. AB #19,839 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-030, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code approving a zone change to rezone a portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1-7,500) on property generally located on the east side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack Avenue. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 11. AB #19,839 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-030, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code approving a zone change to rezone a portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1-7,500) on property generally located on the east side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack Avenue. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:20:55)
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12. AB #19,840 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND MEMBERSHIP. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their terms; and to revise the membership of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 12. AB #19,840 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND MEMBERSHIP. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their terms; and to revise the membership of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 12. AB #19,840 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND MEMBERSHIP. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their terms; and to revise the membership of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:21:45)
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13. AB #19,841 - AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-032, amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and 20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 13. AB #19,841 - AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-032, amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and 20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 13. AB #19,841 - AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-032, amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and 20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:22:42)
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14. AB #19,842 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON POINSETTIA LANE. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-033, amending Section 10.44.360 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with Cassia Road. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 14. AB #19,842 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON POINSETTIA LANE. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-033, amending Section 10.44.360 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with Cassia Road. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 14. AB #19,842 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON POINSETTIA LANE. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-033, amending Section 10.44.360 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with Cassia Road. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:23:41)
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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.
Jovonne Dempser, Carlsbad, a member of the Youth prevention coalition (listen to where NCPC she is from). Thanked Zoll for speaking at forum recently held by Key Club at the Dove Library. Looking forward to a social host ordinance.
Barbara Segal, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Lived in Carlsbad for 2.5 years - the beauty of town has appealed to her. Regularly walk down be the beach - spoke about number of RV's parked along the Boulevard. Setting up housekeeping - wet clothes on the ground. Could there be some type of Ordinance restricting what people do along that stretch of road.
Packard - looking to see if we can pass an Ordinance to do striping along the beach area for restrictions on where RV's can go. Will be on the agenda in the near future per Lewis.
Rene Glotzbach, came forward to address Council. Encouraged council to prohibit alcohol from being served at Street Faires, Concerts in the Park and Oktoberfest.
To protect our children.
PUBLIC HEARING:
This item was continued from City Council meetings held May 12 and 19, 2009.
15. AB #19,808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE. To consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP 08-08, and Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-13, to remodel the existing vacant Hadley's commercial building into a 21,281 square foot combination one-and-two story multi-use commercial building that will include a restaurant, museum, and meeting rooms on property generally located on the west side of Paseo Del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road. Resolution No. 2009-105. ACTION:
Planning Director Don Neu presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Neu reviewed the Planning Commission Actions. Staff is recommending that Resolution NO. 2009-105 be adopted. Spoke about errata sheet (on file - I have this - read cover memo.)
End of presentation.
Applicant called forward. Eric Munoz of Hoffman Planning, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of the applicant.
In full agreement with the Errata Sheet. Thanked the City Attorney office and City Managers office for clarity.
Spoke about more restrictions because project is in overlay zone.
Opened PH at 6:36 p.m.
Ron Rouse, LUce Forward, came forward to address the Council. Represents lessee of one of the properties. Making sure that the ground lease & CUP run concurrently. Support project with errata sheet.
Bruce Bartlett, the applicant came forward to address Council. Trustee of Pilgrim Museum in MS. Trying to bring history of revolution and pilgrim era to the West Coast. Spoke about the Green Dragon and history of Boston Tea Party. Spoke about the adoption of the Constitution (Sam Adams did not know if they should adopt the Constitution).
Project is really a restaurant not just a tavern.
Book store will also be in the Museum. Lewis - what type of artifacts will be in museum. Mr. Bartlett - letters from George Washington and Paul Revere - will work with different holidays and periods of year.
Kulchin - appreciate your bringing east coast and history to Carlsbad.
Marie Bradley, Cacatua Street, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. This project is located by major freeway so will be seen from the freeway - Carlsbad Company Stores down the street. When Hadley's was there there was a lot of car and foot traffic. Will be the same for this site. We need meeting rooms. Been meeting at womens club on Monroe Street; however, is now going to be sold.
This would be a unique way to pass on history lessons.
Spoke in support of approval of the project.
Close PH at 6:45 p.m.
Council expressed their support for the project.
Motion to approve 15. AB #19,808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE. To consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP 08-08, and Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-13, to remodel the existing vacant Hadley's commercial building into a 21,281 square foot combination one-and-two story multi-use commercial building that will include a restaurant, museum, and meeting rooms on property generally located on the west side of Paseo Del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road. Resolution No. 2009-105. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 15. AB #19,808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE. To consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP 08-08, and Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-13, to remodel the existing vacant Hadley's commercial building into a 21,281 square foot combination one-and-two story multi-use commercial building that will include a restaurant, museum, and meeting rooms on property generally located on the west side of Paseo Del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road. Resolution No. 2009-105. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:49:29)
As Amended See Minutes for Details.
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ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
At 6:47 p.m.
CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
16. AB #19,843 - REPEAL OF TITLE 14 (WATER REGULATIONS) FROM THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF WATER REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER REGULATIONS. Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-034, repealing Title 14 (Water, General Regulations, Connections and Installations of service, Cross connection Control Program, Meters, Fire Hydrants, Water Main Extensions and Water Efficient Landscape) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in its entirety and; Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-035, adding Chapter 21.220 (Water Efficient Landscape) to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and; Adopting CMWD Ordinance No. 45, refining and establishing prices and conditions of water delivery; establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivery; providing a method for extension of CMWD facilities; regulating issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for engineering services; defining meters and fire hydrants; water efficient landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in rights-of-way; and repealing CMWD Ordinance Nos. 26, 29, 37, 39, 40, and 42.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinances.
Vote to approve 16. AB #19,843 - REPEAL OF TITLE 14 (WATER REGULATIONS) FROM THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF WATER REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER REGULATIONS. Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-034, repealing Title 14 (Water, General Regulations, Connections and Installations of service, Cross connection Control Program, Meters, Fire Hydrants, Water Main Extensions and Water Efficient Landscape) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in its entirety and; Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-035, adding Chapter 21.220 (Water Efficient Landscape) to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and; Adopting CMWD Ordinance No. 45, refining and establishing prices and conditions of water delivery; establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivery; providing a method for extension of CMWD facilities; regulating issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for engineering services; defining meters and fire hydrants; water efficient landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in rights-of-way; and repealing CMWD Ordinance Nos. 26, 29, 37, 39, 40, and 42. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:52:43)
Motion to approve 16. AB #19,843 - REPEAL OF TITLE 14 (WATER REGULATIONS) FROM THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF WATER REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER REGULATIONS. Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-034, repealing Title 14 (Water, General Regulations, Connections and Installations of service, Cross connection Control Program, Meters, Fire Hydrants, Water Main Extensions and Water Efficient Landscape) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in its entirety and; Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-035, adding Chapter 21.220 (Water Efficient Landscape) to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and; Adopting CMWD Ordinance No. 45, refining and establishing prices and conditions of water delivery; establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivery; providing a method for extension of CMWD facilities; regulating issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for engineering services; defining meters and fire hydrants; water efficient landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in rights-of-way; and repealing CMWD Ordinance Nos. 26, 29, 37, 39, 40, and 42. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
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CITY OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:23)
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 5, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 5, 2009.
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.
Motion to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:43)
17. AB #683 - APPROVE RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Approving the ratification of the seventh amendment to the Water Purchase Agreement with Poseidon Resources. Resolution No. 1356. ACTION:
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18. AB #684 - TERMINATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Declaring the termination of the Local Emergency from March 10, 2009, to repair a recycled waterline break on Palomar Airport Road approximately 500 ft. east of El Camino Real. Resolution No. 1357. ACTION:
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ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AT 6:52 p.m.
CITY OF CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:54:14)
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held April 7, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 14, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 21, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 5, 2009.
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.
19. AB #415 - APPROVE RELEASE AND SATISFACTION AGREEMENT. Approving the Release and Satisfaction Agreement with Rebecca Biddle dba Sowing Sisters Quilt Shop, and authorizing the acceptance and recordation of the Quitclaim Deed. Resolution No. 467. ACTION:
Motion to approve 19. AB #415 - APPROVE RELEASE AND SATISFACTION AGREEMENT. Approving the Release and Satisfaction Agreement with Rebecca Biddle dba Sowing Sisters Quilt Shop, and authorizing the acceptance and recordation of the Quitclaim Deed. Resolution No. 467. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 19. AB #415 - APPROVE RELEASE AND SATISFACTION AGREEMENT. Approving the Release and Satisfaction Agreement with Rebecca Biddle dba Sowing Sisters Quilt Shop, and authorizing the acceptance and recordation of the Quitclaim Deed. Resolution No. 467. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:54:28)
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ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 6:52 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION:
Aaron Beanen Senior Accountant presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the OFfice of the City Clerk).
Lewis - all these young men are now in HS and participating on the Water Polo Team. Yes, said Beanen.
John Smith, Carlsbad, came forward to answer any questions. All boys have participated in water polo for years.
Blackburn, can you talk about how much the polo team has raised and what the money goes towards. Confirming that parents and coaches are not goint to be paid for. Mr. Smith - $2,800 per boy to cover all expenses for boys. Total funding for trip $23800 being requested. Have raised ??? how much look into this - recently raised $7,500. Total raised to date $20,858 -
Blackburn - how many kids on team. 17 boys said Smith.
Hall - you say you are a winning team please explain. Mr. Smith - 6th straight CIF Championship. NO State or National championship for water polo in the states. No other water polo team has ever done that in the history of the County.
Blackburn - where does the money come from for this - Winning Teams from Council contingency per Beanen.
Preston Rodman, CArlsbad, came forward to address Council. Going to Hungary will blow your mind. Learn from watching Utube. Please help.
Lewis - listen to this. Spoke about School District also coming up with contributions.
Motion by Lewis to donate $18,000 to $19,000 and the School District to come up with balance. Blackburn - to support awarding the grant and open to how much. Packard - comfortable with supporting - uncomfortable with the amount. This is a huge leap. I was thinking about similar amounts that have been granted in the past. Hall - $23,800 - can support that amount. Kulchin - agree with Blackburn - can support and proud of Coach. Can support mayor's recommendation of $18,000. Can we go with $19,000.
Motion to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .
Vote to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 01:13:26)
Motion to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 01:13:44)
For $19,000. Hall wanted $23,800
Break at 7:12 p.m.
Back at 7:18 p.m.
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21. AB #19,845 -2009-10 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report on the preliminary 2009-10 operating budget, and setting a Public Hearing for June 16, 2009. ACTION:
Finance Director Lisa Irvine, Finance Manager Judi Vincent and Senior Accountant Helga Stover presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Reviewed the Budget Calendar.
Providing an overview of the Budget Document.
Property taxes are expected to decline over 5%. Listen to this. City is more conservative than assessor's office.
Irvine explained that airplane tax was received for previous years in addition to this year. Will not be as much in the future.
Sales tax has declined (projected to be 12% in next fiscal year).
TOT expecting a continued decline because people are traveling less.
Franchise Taxes - came in slightly higher than anticipated.
OPerating revenues of $194.7 million
General Fund REvenues are at $109.3 million
Packard - how does $109.3 million compare to last year? Ms. Irvine last year was about $120 million.
General Fund Budget - Revenues is $109.3 Budget Requests is $109.1 million. Estimating that we will have a balance of $46.5 million (does not include the States possible loan).
Packard - how does that fit in with our Policy of % reserves. Irvine - we are still above the min. of 30%.
Hall - does that include water increase at Golf Course. No - said Irvine. Will have that information from golf course end of this week or early next week.
Slide is correct handout is incorrect.
Lewis - do we have a list of foreclosures of businesses in Carlsbad. We can develop that list per Irvine.
Expect more changes and reductions if economic recession trails out like anticipated in 10 year forecast.
Major uncertainties in forecast.
Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott came forward to address Council.
Spoke about key accomplishments within the City.
Hall - with exteranl hosting - not as much hardware and servers? Elliott - yes, but have to have pipe to connect to the internet. Lewis - what type of back up system do we have. Elliott - all data is backed up in two different sites - one at Carlsbad Library on Dove Lane. Also off site.
Will shrink full time staff to 4 to 5% in next two years. Lewis - do 3/4 time get benefits? Elliott - yes. Lewis - have we looked into rather than laying people off to have people work three days a week to at least keep their benefits. Have we looked at partial working. Elliott - we have not layed off anyone who is receiving benefits. For library hourly employees - positions are also being frozen.
Library Services now being reviewed. During recession typically see more people visiting libraries and parks and recreation resources.
Library Learning Center Key Accomplishments.
Spoke about assuring privacy and security is in place.
Kulchin - more people are using the library - but we still have unfunded positions. Elliott - we need to save money - does have an impact - some things will not get done as quickly. Seems to me there are some service areas that are down within the city and that should be where we will eliminate positions.
Displayed some public art additions in FY 08/09
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright came forward to address Council.
Lewis - are we talking about operating full park or portion. Albright - will return with options for both.
Albright now addressing part time positions. Commonly have a lot of turn over in part time individuals. Majority of positions that are vacant remain vacant. Hall - have you thought about using volunteers in some areas. Mr. Albright - yes - we are having an active search for volunteers at this time.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder presenting at this time.
Spoke about the Community Development Major Project Accomplishments.
Reviewed the various Planning projects currently underway. Mitigated Negative Dec out for review for the Housing Element.
Lewis - major changes at Plaza Camino Real? HOlder - will be complete reworking of where old Robinson's May was. Talking about a theater or possibly a Major Market and parking areas converted to pads for restaurants.
Hall - as we come to end of redevelopment in the village - is there going to be an event to recognize the efforts down there? Holder - that's a great idea.
Spoke about Special Events - guiding principles for holding special events in the future and streamlining the process for smaller event groups.
Now reviewing efficiencies and reductions.
Kulchin - stated that the group at the Tri City Wellness Center had a lot of new people.
Police Chief Tom Zoll came forward to address Council. Public Safety is a top priority of the Council.
Improved emergency response time because of technology and reshuffling of personnel.
Crime rate dropped to 24.9 per 1000. Lowest for city of our size in the City. About 1/2 of violent crimes closed within a year.
Have to pick out Edith's picture and send to her. Spoke about defined core, ehnanced core and non-core services.
Better overtime management in the past year. Have eliminated funds for some part-time positions. Vacancy management. Conferences, in-house training, etc. - cut backs.
Hall - over the past several years - speak to technology.
Zoll - now have mobile offices in the cars - CAD and high speed computers. Now have computers that tell you best route to get together. Helped us to work smarter on calls. Also have GPS on each car so that dispatch can tell who is the closest to a call.
Blackburn - you said that 21% closure rate on property crimes. Can you explain that 21% of crimes that a hand full of criminals went to jail and could have been responsible for 70 to 80% of crimes.
Kulchin - how does the breakdown in the village going. Zoll - a very good story for the PD - worked with merchants and restaurant and bar owners. Have OT for officers down there and have a transport contract for criminals. Assaults in village has dropped about 40%.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford now called forward. Chief Crawford stated that the Fire Department will receive Standards of Cover Study will be completed in early FY 2009-2010. The study will provide insight into opportunities to deliver optimal emergency services.
Reduced training unless mandatory. Implemented new technology.
Lewis - since most of our work deals with I-5 and within Carlsbad. Have we developed any type of schooling for paramedic advanced training.
Lewis - do we have one individual who is not qualified. Performs at high level. Responsible for driving an aparatus. A fire engine.
Hall - are we carrying our share of load for the boundary drop. Crawford - about a 1 to 1 ratio with the Community we run the most with (Oceanside).
Public Works Director Glenn Pruim came forward to address Council.
Spoke about Transportation Projects (slide 36).
Packard - what is most common complaint - do we have ability to pause projects to be synchronized so that the projects all happen at once. Pruim - yes, we do have ability; however, do not want to hold up the developers.
Now speaking about technology - Traffic Management Center (TMC) . Adaptive Transportation Management System to operate depending on what is happening out in the field.
Now speaking about water: Desalination approvals; drought response plan & water conservation program; expanded recycled water customer base.
Packard - on Phase II on reclaimed water connection - are we going to be over prescribed? Pruim - depends on what time of year.
Lewis - when do you think pipeline to olivenhain from desalination to - working with posiedon / CWA and City.
Lewis - pipeline will be owned by Poseidon - yes said Pruim .
Water Technology - flow monitoring and leak detection; Automated meter reading. Will be able to reduce the number of staff needed to read the meters.
Wastewater - FOG Ordinance; FY 2009-10 ~ North Aqua Hedionda Sewer; Buena Vista Forcemain Sewer; Agua Hedionda Lift Station Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor.
Wastewater Technology - Smart Cover / Sewer Flow Monitoring / Sewer Inspection Vehicle & Equipment.
Energy and Environment - Lake Calavera Dam Improvements - HVAC Upgrades to City Hall and Cole Library
Packard - what will you do with the old lights. Pruim - if necessary, will send out to be recycled.
Last slide is Budget Reductions and Efficiencies.
Back to Finance now. Judi Vincent - spoke about operating budget process.
Balancing the Budget - by cost savings opportunities.
Repayment of the Village Project Area loans.
Spoke about unfunded positions.
Lewis - what does the 14 positions equate to in dollars? Vincent - it fluctuates about $1.3 to $1.4 million total is an estimate.
Now reviewed General Fund allocations by Department.
Kulchin - Why is HR in Policy/Leadership/Admin. Irvine - has been combined. Policy and Leadership was combined with Admin Svc. for display purposes.
Packard - can you show us the number of employees (% of employees compared to amount of budget). Yes said Irvine.
Now displaying history of General Fund Expenditures.
Now speaking about infrastructure replacement fund.
Now speaking about special revenue funds and internal service funds. Internal Service Funds support City Services.
Helga Stover now presenting the Water Enterprise FY 2009-10 Expenditures = $41.3 million
Reviewed cost increases to water and the factors that impact water costs.
Now reviewing proposed M&O Increases.
Stover now giving an overview of the proposed rate increases.
Explained the proposed water rate increase.
Lewis - next year Met is proposing an agreement. When will that go into effect? Helga normally they go into effect in January - this year increase going into effect in September.
Explained that tiered rate system will not apply to non-residential; agricultural; recycled; irrigation
Wastewater Budget Request is $10.2 million
Additions to wastewater operations = chemicals for odor control at lift stations; computer system upgrades; sewer camera van software.
Residential wastewater rates = 18.6%
Even with increase will be near the bottom when compared to surrounding agencies.
Showed chart of proposed increase to total monthly utility bill (based on 12 units per month)
About 3.2 million decrease for Solid Waste / Storm Water
Lewis - overall utility bill - what is percent of increase for potable water - 10.7 % per Helga.
Hall - is 12 units the average usage per household. Stover - 12 units is 50% of average usage.
Gentleman - 50 % of bills is average of 12 units. Condo uses approximatley 4 units. stated consultant - this Rob Granthan.
Lewis - how much water will be receiving from CWA.
Stone - water authority did an allocation - total is 3.9% from CWA - Whatever amount is allocated from Met to CWA then split to the 3.9%.
Now being turned over to Judi for fee increases.
Kulchin - will the PH on the 23rd include the increases on the water/wastewater and recycled water proposed rate increases.
Fee Updates - Facilities Fees - increase 3.5%; Development Related Service Fees - 3.5% increase; Development Impact Fees - 6.4% increased (based on ENR Index).
Judi now reviewing the components of ENR.
Packard - fees tied to CPI? Perception is that CPI would be flat or negative. Irvine - based on a basket of goods and reflect a 3.5%.
Lewis - it seems that the labor element is decreasing? Vincent - weight of labor is 80% for components of ENR Index.
Index Use in Ordinances. Lewis want to look at this very closely.
Hildabrand - when bring back for adoption - can have CA draw up Ordinance with language to place a reduction in fees based on current economic conditions.
More fees to be increased - listen to this by Judi.
Hall - several fees are tied to certain economic indicators. We should look at all these and not re-write the Ordinance so that we don't get locked in.
Packard - do we have information on how standard insurance coverage will related to ambulance fee. BAsed on maximum of what Medicare will pay.
Irvine - majority of patients who are picked up do have medicare.
Irvine - after collection attempt - we sometimes do write off portion of bills. Vincent - these rates are based on advanced support services in the ambulance.
Now reviewing the Budget Calendar again.
End of Presentation.
Hall - echoing that what was presented is awesome.
Packard now speaking.
Kulchin - made it simple to understand.
City ATtorney Will work on ORdinance relating to fees and escalators.
Make create a moratorium.
Adjourned at 9:54 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.
Jun 02, 2009 City Council, Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
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ROLL CALL:
Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:02:24)
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Lewis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Hall
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 00:04:00)
Minutes of the Special Meetings held May 5, 2009.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meetings held May 5, 2009.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 5, 2009.
PRESENTATIONS:
Introduction of Miss Carlsbad and Miss Teen Carlsbad.
Mayor Lewis presented Ms. Carlsbad and Court and then Ms. Teen Carlsbad and Court.
Ms. Carlsbad, Chelsae Stayano came forward to address Council. Presented a check from the Carlsbad Lion's Club to the City Council $1,000 check for site and hearing impaired at library.
Kaitlan DAvis - Ms. Carlsbad princess. Tracy Powers, CHS - Ms. Carlsbad Princess. Catherine Loehman - a Carlsbad princess. Madeline Zellebreg - Ms. Teen Carlsbad 2009. Natasha Naldie - Miss Teen Princess. Joselyn HOvis - Teen Princess.
Photos now being taken by photographer of Ms. Carlsbad and her court.
Now Council with the ladies for a photo.
Now photos of Ms. Teen Carlsbad and Court. One princess out ill. Now photo with Council and ladies.
Presentation to the City Council from the San Diego County Fair.
Representatives, Aaron Wong and Scott Wichigami of the County Fair now came forward. Price is $13, parking is $10 - hours of Fair will vary. Have three value packs going on. From $15 to $51. $22 pass will get you into the fair every day.
New foods - deep fried mexican ice cream. Chocolate covered bacon. Nasty food.
$2 Tuesday on June 16 - Wed and Thurs unlimited ride day. Tuesdays are kids days. Thursdays are Senior days. Friday is Pennysaver days.
End of fair presentation now.
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.
Motion to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:18:02)
1. AB #19,829 - REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Authorizing a refund of business license tax to LaMarca Unlimited, LLC. Resolution No. 2009-123. ACTION:
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2. AB #19,830 - SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM. Authorizing the expenditure of funds for the settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Michael McFadden. Resolution No. 2009-124. ACTION:
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3. AB #19,831 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Accepting a donation from Carlsbad Youth Baseball for the Pine Avenue Park fenced storage area, and authorizing the appropriation of donated funds. Resolution No. 2009-125. ACTION:
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4. AB #19,832 - FINAL MAP FOR LAGUNA CONDOMINIUMS. Approving the Final Map for Laguna Condominiums and authorizing the Final Map to be recorded, CT 06-01. Resolution No. 2009-126. ACTION:
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5. AB #19,833 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO 2008-2009 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Approving the amendment to the 2008-2009 Consolidated Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, authorizing the City Manager to execute documents to revise and implement the amended plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, approving the appropriation of funds as proposed in the amended plan. Resolution No. 2009-127. ACTION:
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6. AB #19,834 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Approving the construction of the Traffic Signal at Rancho Santa Fe Road and Avenida La Cima as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, Project No. 6307-1. Resolution No. 2009-128. ACTION:
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7. AB #19,835 - CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT PROGRAM. Authorizing the submittal of the Funding Request Form to the Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling, and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute all necessary forms for the purpose of securing payments. Resolution No. 2009-129. ACTION:
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8. AB #19,836 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Accepting the construction of the Picnic Shelters for Stagecoach and Calavera Hills Community Parks as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion, Project No. 39361. Resolution No. 2009-130. ACTION:
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9. AB #19,837 - AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTION TO BUSINESS MARKETING CAMPAIGN. Authorizing a contribution to the Endless Summer Marketing Campaign planned by the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District, and authorizing the appropriation of funds. Resolution No. 2009-131. ACTION:
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
10. AB #19,838 - AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. To consider amending Title 2, Chapter 2.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees; amending. Title 3, Chapter 3.24 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to include a clarifying reference; and, repealing Section 3.24.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-036. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 10. AB #19,838 - AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. To consider amending Title 2, Chapter 2.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees; amending. Title 3, Chapter 3.24 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to include a clarifying reference; and, repealing Section 3.24.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-036. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 10. AB #19,838 - AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. To consider amending Title 2, Chapter 2.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees; amending. Title 3, Chapter 3.24 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to include a clarifying reference; and, repealing Section 3.24.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-036. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:19:44)
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
11. AB #19,839 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-030, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code approving a zone change to rezone a portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1-7,500) on property generally located on the east side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack Avenue. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 11. AB #19,839 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-030, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code approving a zone change to rezone a portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1-7,500) on property generally located on the east side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack Avenue. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 11. AB #19,839 - HIGHLAND JAMES SUBDIVISION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-030, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code approving a zone change to rezone a portion of a 1.06 acre lot from Single Family Residential (R-1-10,000) to Single Family Residential (R-1-7,500) on property generally located on the east side of Highland Drive, west of James Drive and south of Tamarack Avenue. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:20:55)
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12. AB #19,840 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND MEMBERSHIP. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their terms; and to revise the membership of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 12. AB #19,840 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND MEMBERSHIP. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their terms; and to revise the membership of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 12. AB #19,840 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN COMMISSION TERMS AND MEMBERSHIP. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-031, amending Title 21, Chapter 21.28, by the revision of Sections 2.28.020 and 2.28.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish the mechanism for appointment of members to the Traffic Safety Commission and for staggering their terms; and to revise the membership of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for their adoption of rules and regulations, subject to the provisions of the Brown Act. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:21:45)
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13. AB #19,841 - AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-032, amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and 20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 13. AB #19,841 - AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-032, amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and 20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 13. AB #19,841 - AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-032, amending Sections 20.12.100(a) and 20.24.160(a) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the initial life of tentative maps from the existing 24 months to 36 months. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:22:42)
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14. AB #19,842 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON POINSETTIA LANE. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-033, amending Section 10.44.360 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with Cassia Road. ACTION:
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
Motion to approve 14. AB #19,842 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON POINSETTIA LANE. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-033, amending Section 10.44.360 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with Cassia Road. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 14. AB #19,842 - ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON POINSETTIA LANE. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-033, amending Section 10.44.360 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with Cassia Road. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:23:41)
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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.
Jovonne Dempser, Carlsbad, a member of the Youth prevention coalition (listen to where NCPC she is from). Thanked Zoll for speaking at forum recently held by Key Club at the Dove Library. Looking forward to a social host ordinance.
Barbara Segal, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Lived in Carlsbad for 2.5 years - the beauty of town has appealed to her. Regularly walk down be the beach - spoke about number of RV's parked along the Boulevard. Setting up housekeeping - wet clothes on the ground. Could there be some type of Ordinance restricting what people do along that stretch of road.
Packard - looking to see if we can pass an Ordinance to do striping along the beach area for restrictions on where RV's can go. Will be on the agenda in the near future per Lewis.
Rene Glotzbach, came forward to address Council. Encouraged council to prohibit alcohol from being served at Street Faires, Concerts in the Park and Oktoberfest.
To protect our children.
PUBLIC HEARING:
This item was continued from City Council meetings held May 12 and 19, 2009.
15. AB #19,808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE. To consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP 08-08, and Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-13, to remodel the existing vacant Hadley's commercial building into a 21,281 square foot combination one-and-two story multi-use commercial building that will include a restaurant, museum, and meeting rooms on property generally located on the west side of Paseo Del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road. Resolution No. 2009-105. ACTION:
Planning Director Don Neu presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Neu reviewed the Planning Commission Actions. Staff is recommending that Resolution NO. 2009-105 be adopted. Spoke about errata sheet (on file - I have this - read cover memo.)
End of presentation.
Applicant called forward. Eric Munoz of Hoffman Planning, Carlsbad came forward to address Council on behalf of the applicant.
In full agreement with the Errata Sheet. Thanked the City Attorney office and City Managers office for clarity.
Spoke about more restrictions because project is in overlay zone.
Opened PH at 6:36 p.m.
Ron Rouse, LUce Forward, came forward to address the Council. Represents lessee of one of the properties. Making sure that the ground lease & CUP run concurrently. Support project with errata sheet.
Bruce Bartlett, the applicant came forward to address Council. Trustee of Pilgrim Museum in MS. Trying to bring history of revolution and pilgrim era to the West Coast. Spoke about the Green Dragon and history of Boston Tea Party. Spoke about the adoption of the Constitution (Sam Adams did not know if they should adopt the Constitution).
Project is really a restaurant not just a tavern.
Book store will also be in the Museum. Lewis - what type of artifacts will be in museum. Mr. Bartlett - letters from George Washington and Paul Revere - will work with different holidays and periods of year.
Kulchin - appreciate your bringing east coast and history to Carlsbad.
Marie Bradley, Cacatua Street, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. This project is located by major freeway so will be seen from the freeway - Carlsbad Company Stores down the street. When Hadley's was there there was a lot of car and foot traffic. Will be the same for this site. We need meeting rooms. Been meeting at womens club on Monroe Street; however, is now going to be sold.
This would be a unique way to pass on history lessons.
Spoke in support of approval of the project.
Close PH at 6:45 p.m.
Council expressed their support for the project.
Motion to approve 15. AB #19,808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE. To consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP 08-08, and Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-13, to remodel the existing vacant Hadley's commercial building into a 21,281 square foot combination one-and-two story multi-use commercial building that will include a restaurant, museum, and meeting rooms on property generally located on the west side of Paseo Del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road. Resolution No. 2009-105. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 15. AB #19,808 - GREEN DRAGON COLONIAL VILLAGE. To consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP 08-08, and Coastal Development Permit CDP 08-13, to remodel the existing vacant Hadley's commercial building into a 21,281 square foot combination one-and-two story multi-use commercial building that will include a restaurant, museum, and meeting rooms on property generally located on the west side of Paseo Del Norte, south of Palomar Airport Road. Resolution No. 2009-105. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:49:29)
As Amended See Minutes for Details.
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ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
At 6:47 p.m.
CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
16. AB #19,843 - REPEAL OF TITLE 14 (WATER REGULATIONS) FROM THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF WATER REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER REGULATIONS. Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-034, repealing Title 14 (Water, General Regulations, Connections and Installations of service, Cross connection Control Program, Meters, Fire Hydrants, Water Main Extensions and Water Efficient Landscape) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in its entirety and; Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-035, adding Chapter 21.220 (Water Efficient Landscape) to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and; Adopting CMWD Ordinance No. 45, refining and establishing prices and conditions of water delivery; establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivery; providing a method for extension of CMWD facilities; regulating issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for engineering services; defining meters and fire hydrants; water efficient landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in rights-of-way; and repealing CMWD Ordinance Nos. 26, 29, 37, 39, 40, and 42.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinances.
Vote to approve 16. AB #19,843 - REPEAL OF TITLE 14 (WATER REGULATIONS) FROM THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF WATER REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER REGULATIONS. Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-034, repealing Title 14 (Water, General Regulations, Connections and Installations of service, Cross connection Control Program, Meters, Fire Hydrants, Water Main Extensions and Water Efficient Landscape) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in its entirety and; Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-035, adding Chapter 21.220 (Water Efficient Landscape) to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and; Adopting CMWD Ordinance No. 45, refining and establishing prices and conditions of water delivery; establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivery; providing a method for extension of CMWD facilities; regulating issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for engineering services; defining meters and fire hydrants; water efficient landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in rights-of-way; and repealing CMWD Ordinance Nos. 26, 29, 37, 39, 40, and 42. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:52:43)
Motion to approve 16. AB #19,843 - REPEAL OF TITLE 14 (WATER REGULATIONS) FROM THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF WATER REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT WATER REGULATIONS. Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-034, repealing Title 14 (Water, General Regulations, Connections and Installations of service, Cross connection Control Program, Meters, Fire Hydrants, Water Main Extensions and Water Efficient Landscape) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in its entirety and; Adopting Council Ordinance No. CS-035, adding Chapter 21.220 (Water Efficient Landscape) to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and; Adopting CMWD Ordinance No. 45, refining and establishing prices and conditions of water delivery; establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivery; providing a method for extension of CMWD facilities; regulating issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for engineering services; defining meters and fire hydrants; water efficient landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in rights-of-way; and repealing CMWD Ordinance Nos. 26, 29, 37, 39, 40, and 42. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
At 6:51 p.m.
CITY OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:23)
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held May 5, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 5, 2009.
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.
Motion to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:43)
17. AB #683 - APPROVE RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. Approving the ratification of the seventh amendment to the Water Purchase Agreement with Poseidon Resources. Resolution No. 1356. ACTION:
AB#683
18. AB #684 - TERMINATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Declaring the termination of the Local Emergency from March 10, 2009, to repair a recycled waterline break on Palomar Airport Road approximately 500 ft. east of El Camino Real. Resolution No. 1357. ACTION:
AB#684
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AT 6:52 p.m.
CITY OF CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:54:14)
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held April 7, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 14, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 21, 2009.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 5, 2009.
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.
19. AB #415 - APPROVE RELEASE AND SATISFACTION AGREEMENT. Approving the Release and Satisfaction Agreement with Rebecca Biddle dba Sowing Sisters Quilt Shop, and authorizing the acceptance and recordation of the Quitclaim Deed. Resolution No. 467. ACTION:
Motion to approve 19. AB #415 - APPROVE RELEASE AND SATISFACTION AGREEMENT. Approving the Release and Satisfaction Agreement with Rebecca Biddle dba Sowing Sisters Quilt Shop, and authorizing the acceptance and recordation of the Quitclaim Deed. Resolution No. 467. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 19. AB #415 - APPROVE RELEASE AND SATISFACTION AGREEMENT. Approving the Release and Satisfaction Agreement with Rebecca Biddle dba Sowing Sisters Quilt Shop, and authorizing the acceptance and recordation of the Quitclaim Deed. Resolution No. 467. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 00:54:28)
AB#415
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 6:52 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION:
Aaron Beanen Senior Accountant presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the OFfice of the City Clerk).
Lewis - all these young men are now in HS and participating on the Water Polo Team. Yes, said Beanen.
John Smith, Carlsbad, came forward to answer any questions. All boys have participated in water polo for years.
Blackburn, can you talk about how much the polo team has raised and what the money goes towards. Confirming that parents and coaches are not goint to be paid for. Mr. Smith - $2,800 per boy to cover all expenses for boys. Total funding for trip $23800 being requested. Have raised ??? how much look into this - recently raised $7,500. Total raised to date $20,858 -
Blackburn - how many kids on team. 17 boys said Smith.
Hall - you say you are a winning team please explain. Mr. Smith - 6th straight CIF Championship. NO State or National championship for water polo in the states. No other water polo team has ever done that in the history of the County.
Blackburn - where does the money come from for this - Winning Teams from Council contingency per Beanen.
Preston Rodman, CArlsbad, came forward to address Council. Going to Hungary will blow your mind. Learn from watching Utube. Please help.
Lewis - listen to this. Spoke about School District also coming up with contributions.
Motion by Lewis to donate $18,000 to $19,000 and the School District to come up with balance. Blackburn - to support awarding the grant and open to how much. Packard - comfortable with supporting - uncomfortable with the amount. This is a huge leap. I was thinking about similar amounts that have been granted in the past. Hall - $23,800 - can support that amount. Kulchin - agree with Blackburn - can support and proud of Coach. Can support mayor's recommendation of $18,000. Can we go with $19,000.
Motion to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by .
Vote to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 01:13:26)
Motion to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, seconded by Council Member Hall.
Vote to approve 20. AB #19,844 - GRANT REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO TEAM. To receive a presentation from Carlsbad High School Water Polo Fundraising Chairperson, Lisa Cannon-Rodman; and, to consider approving a Winning Teams Grant for the team in accordance with Council Policy No. 51. Resolution No. 2009-132. ACTION: (Approved) (Recorded at 01:13:44)
For $19,000. Hall wanted $23,800
Break at 7:12 p.m.
Back at 7:18 p.m.
AB#19844
21. AB #19,845 -2009-10 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP. To receive a report on the preliminary 2009-10 operating budget, and setting a Public Hearing for June 16, 2009. ACTION:
Finance Director Lisa Irvine, Finance Manager Judi Vincent and Senior Accountant Helga Stover presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Reviewed the Budget Calendar.
Providing an overview of the Budget Document.
Property taxes are expected to decline over 5%. Listen to this. City is more conservative than assessor's office.
Irvine explained that airplane tax was received for previous years in addition to this year. Will not be as much in the future.
Sales tax has declined (projected to be 12% in next fiscal year).
TOT expecting a continued decline because people are traveling less.
Franchise Taxes - came in slightly higher than anticipated.
OPerating revenues of $194.7 million
General Fund REvenues are at $109.3 million
Packard - how does $109.3 million compare to last year? Ms. Irvine last year was about $120 million.
General Fund Budget - Revenues is $109.3 Budget Requests is $109.1 million. Estimating that we will have a balance of $46.5 million (does not include the States possible loan).
Packard - how does that fit in with our Policy of % reserves. Irvine - we are still above the min. of 30%.
Hall - does that include water increase at Golf Course. No - said Irvine. Will have that information from golf course end of this week or early next week.
Slide is correct handout is incorrect.
Lewis - do we have a list of foreclosures of businesses in Carlsbad. We can develop that list per Irvine.
Expect more changes and reductions if economic recession trails out like anticipated in 10 year forecast.
Major uncertainties in forecast.
Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott came forward to address Council.
Spoke about key accomplishments within the City.
Hall - with exteranl hosting - not as much hardware and servers? Elliott - yes, but have to have pipe to connect to the internet. Lewis - what type of back up system do we have. Elliott - all data is backed up in two different sites - one at Carlsbad Library on Dove Lane. Also off site.
Will shrink full time staff to 4 to 5% in next two years. Lewis - do 3/4 time get benefits? Elliott - yes. Lewis - have we looked into rather than laying people off to have people work three days a week to at least keep their benefits. Have we looked at partial working. Elliott - we have not layed off anyone who is receiving benefits. For library hourly employees - positions are also being frozen.
Library Services now being reviewed. During recession typically see more people visiting libraries and parks and recreation resources.
Library Learning Center Key Accomplishments.
Spoke about assuring privacy and security is in place.
Kulchin - more people are using the library - but we still have unfunded positions. Elliott - we need to save money - does have an impact - some things will not get done as quickly. Seems to me there are some service areas that are down within the city and that should be where we will eliminate positions.
Displayed some public art additions in FY 08/09
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright came forward to address Council.
Lewis - are we talking about operating full park or portion. Albright - will return with options for both.
Albright now addressing part time positions. Commonly have a lot of turn over in part time individuals. Majority of positions that are vacant remain vacant. Hall - have you thought about using volunteers in some areas. Mr. Albright - yes - we are having an active search for volunteers at this time.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder presenting at this time.
Spoke about the Community Development Major Project Accomplishments.
Reviewed the various Planning projects currently underway. Mitigated Negative Dec out for review for the Housing Element.
Lewis - major changes at Plaza Camino Real? HOlder - will be complete reworking of where old Robinson's May was. Talking about a theater or possibly a Major Market and parking areas converted to pads for restaurants.
Hall - as we come to end of redevelopment in the village - is there going to be an event to recognize the efforts down there? Holder - that's a great idea.
Spoke about Special Events - guiding principles for holding special events in the future and streamlining the process for smaller event groups.
Now reviewing efficiencies and reductions.
Kulchin - stated that the group at the Tri City Wellness Center had a lot of new people.
Police Chief Tom Zoll came forward to address Council. Public Safety is a top priority of the Council.
Improved emergency response time because of technology and reshuffling of personnel.
Crime rate dropped to 24.9 per 1000. Lowest for city of our size in the City. About 1/2 of violent crimes closed within a year.
Have to pick out Edith's picture and send to her. Spoke about defined core, ehnanced core and non-core services.
Better overtime management in the past year. Have eliminated funds for some part-time positions. Vacancy management. Conferences, in-house training, etc. - cut backs.
Hall - over the past several years - speak to technology.
Zoll - now have mobile offices in the cars - CAD and high speed computers. Now have computers that tell you best route to get together. Helped us to work smarter on calls. Also have GPS on each car so that dispatch can tell who is the closest to a call.
Blackburn - you said that 21% closure rate on property crimes. Can you explain that 21% of crimes that a hand full of criminals went to jail and could have been responsible for 70 to 80% of crimes.
Kulchin - how does the breakdown in the village going. Zoll - a very good story for the PD - worked with merchants and restaurant and bar owners. Have OT for officers down there and have a transport contract for criminals. Assaults in village has dropped about 40%.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford now called forward. Chief Crawford stated that the Fire Department will receive Standards of Cover Study will be completed in early FY 2009-2010. The study will provide insight into opportunities to deliver optimal emergency services.
Reduced training unless mandatory. Implemented new technology.
Lewis - since most of our work deals with I-5 and within Carlsbad. Have we developed any type of schooling for paramedic advanced training.
Lewis - do we have one individual who is not qualified. Performs at high level. Responsible for driving an aparatus. A fire engine.
Hall - are we carrying our share of load for the boundary drop. Crawford - about a 1 to 1 ratio with the Community we run the most with (Oceanside).
Public Works Director Glenn Pruim came forward to address Council.
Spoke about Transportation Projects (slide 36).
Packard - what is most common complaint - do we have ability to pause projects to be synchronized so that the projects all happen at once. Pruim - yes, we do have ability; however, do not want to hold up the developers.
Now speaking about technology - Traffic Management Center (TMC) . Adaptive Transportation Management System to operate depending on what is happening out in the field.
Now speaking about water: Desalination approvals; drought response plan & water conservation program; expanded recycled water customer base.
Packard - on Phase II on reclaimed water connection - are we going to be over prescribed? Pruim - depends on what time of year.
Lewis - when do you think pipeline to olivenhain from desalination to - working with posiedon / CWA and City.
Lewis - pipeline will be owned by Poseidon - yes said Pruim .
Water Technology - flow monitoring and leak detection; Automated meter reading. Will be able to reduce the number of staff needed to read the meters.
Wastewater - FOG Ordinance; FY 2009-10 ~ North Aqua Hedionda Sewer; Buena Vista Forcemain Sewer; Agua Hedionda Lift Station Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor.
Wastewater Technology - Smart Cover / Sewer Flow Monitoring / Sewer Inspection Vehicle & Equipment.
Energy and Environment - Lake Calavera Dam Improvements - HVAC Upgrades to City Hall and Cole Library
Packard - what will you do with the old lights. Pruim - if necessary, will send out to be recycled.
Last slide is Budget Reductions and Efficiencies.
Back to Finance now. Judi Vincent - spoke about operating budget process.
Balancing the Budget - by cost savings opportunities.
Repayment of the Village Project Area loans.
Spoke about unfunded positions.
Lewis - what does the 14 positions equate to in dollars? Vincent - it fluctuates about $1.3 to $1.4 million total is an estimate.
Now reviewed General Fund allocations by Department.
Kulchin - Why is HR in Policy/Leadership/Admin. Irvine - has been combined. Policy and Leadership was combined with Admin Svc. for display purposes.
Packard - can you show us the number of employees (% of employees compared to amount of budget). Yes said Irvine.
Now displaying history of General Fund Expenditures.
Now speaking about infrastructure replacement fund.
Now speaking about special revenue funds and internal service funds. Internal Service Funds support City Services.
Helga Stover now presenting the Water Enterprise FY 2009-10 Expenditures = $41.3 million
Reviewed cost increases to water and the factors that impact water costs.
Now reviewing proposed M&O Increases.
Stover now giving an overview of the proposed rate increases.
Explained the proposed water rate increase.
Lewis - next year Met is proposing an agreement. When will that go into effect? Helga normally they go into effect in January - this year increase going into effect in September.
Explained that tiered rate system will not apply to non-residential; agricultural; recycled; irrigation
Wastewater Budget Request is $10.2 million
Additions to wastewater operations = chemicals for odor control at lift stations; computer system upgrades; sewer camera van software.
Residential wastewater rates = 18.6%
Even with increase will be near the bottom when compared to surrounding agencies.
Showed chart of proposed increase to total monthly utility bill (based on 12 units per month)
About 3.2 million decrease for Solid Waste / Storm Water
Lewis - overall utility bill - what is percent of increase for potable water - 10.7 % per Helga.
Hall - is 12 units the average usage per household. Stover - 12 units is 50% of average usage.
Gentleman - 50 % of bills is average of 12 units. Condo uses approximatley 4 units. stated consultant - this Rob Granthan.
Lewis - how much water will be receiving from CWA.
Stone - water authority did an allocation - total is 3.9% from CWA - Whatever amount is allocated from Met to CWA then split to the 3.9%.
Now being turned over to Judi for fee increases.
Kulchin - will the PH on the 23rd include the increases on the water/wastewater and recycled water proposed rate increases.
Fee Updates - Facilities Fees - increase 3.5%; Development Related Service Fees - 3.5% increase; Development Impact Fees - 6.4% increased (based on ENR Index).
Judi now reviewing the components of ENR.
Packard - fees tied to CPI? Perception is that CPI would be flat or negative. Irvine - based on a basket of goods and reflect a 3.5%.
Lewis - it seems that the labor element is decreasing? Vincent - weight of labor is 80% for components of ENR Index.
Index Use in Ordinances. Lewis want to look at this very closely.
Hildabrand - when bring back for adoption - can have CA draw up Ordinance with language to place a reduction in fees based on current economic conditions.
More fees to be increased - listen to this by Judi.
Hall - several fees are tied to certain economic indicators. We should look at all these and not re-write the Ordinance so that we don't get locked in.
Packard - do we have information on how standard insurance coverage will related to ambulance fee. BAsed on maximum of what Medicare will pay.
Irvine - majority of patients who are picked up do have medicare.
Irvine - after collection attempt - we sometimes do write off portion of bills. Vincent - these rates are based on advanced support services in the ambulance.
Now reviewing the Budget Calendar again.
End of Presentation.
Hall - echoing that what was presented is awesome.
Packard now speaking.
Kulchin - made it simple to understand.
City ATtorney Will work on ORdinance relating to fees and escalators.
Make create a moratorium.
Adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
AB#19845
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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