HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-16; City Council; 21301; Quarterly City Council Priority Projects UpdateCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. 7-16-13
DEPT. CM
QUARTERLY CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY
PROJECTS UPDATE
DEPT. DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER (XL
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To receive an update from staff regarding the status of City Coundl's Priority Projects.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City Council will be provided with an update on the status ofthe 2013-2014 Priority Projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ENVIRONMENTALL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has not potential to cause either a direct physical change in the
environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore
does not require environmental review.
EXHIBIT:
1. City Coundl Priority Projects report dated July 16, 2013, on file in the Office of the City Manager and
available online at
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/citvhall/coundl/Documents/2013 14 priority proiects.pdf
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Greg Hermann (760) 434-2958, greg.hermann(5)carlsbadca.gov
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City Council
Priority Projects
July 16,2013
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary 5
Strategic Focus Area: Create Quality Jobs in a New Economy 7
Business Retention 7
Talent Attraction g
Education Hub 9
Partnerships 10
Strategic Focus Area: Sustainable Organization 11
City Mission, Vision and Values Update n
Best Value Services 12
Pay for Performance 13
City Link/Customer Relationship Management 14
Technology Strategy 15
Strategic Focus Area: Balancing Land Use Policies with a changing
community 16
General Plan Update 15
Development Standards 17
Proposed Power Plant 18
Plaza Camino Real Redevelopment 19
Strategic Focus Area: Changing Parks and Recreation Needs 20
Needs Assessment & Comprehensive Action Plan 20
Alga Norte Community Park Construction 21
Lake Calavera Master Plan Implementation 22
Trails Master Plan 23
Open Space Acquisition 24
South Carlsbad Coastal Corridor 25
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Strategic Focus Area: Livable Streets 26
state Street Roundabout and Coastal Rail Trail Reach 1 26
Pedestrian Crossings 27
Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategies 28
Strategic Focus Area: Next Generation of Community Leaders 29
Citizen Leadership Initiative 29
Boards and Commissions 30
Strategic Goals 31
Economic Development 32
Permitting Technology Upgrades 32
Car Country 33
Financial Health 34
Corporate Marketing Partnerships • 34
Real Estate Plan 35
Redevelopment Dissolution 36
Fellowships 37
Parks, Open Space and Trails 38
Alga Norte Community Park Operating Plan 38
Transportation and Circulation 39
Traffic Signal Program 39
Resident Connection and Partnership 40
Barrio Program
Water 41
Desalination
Recycled Water ^2
Groundwater ^3
Safe Community ....44
Facility Security....... • • • •
Fire Station 3 • •
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Environmental Management 46
Agua Hedionda Creek Dredging 46
Hydroelectric Power Generation 47
Vista-Carlsbad Sewer Interceptor 48
Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration 49
Strategic Focus Areas
Executive Summary
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Background
The City Coundl held its annual planning workshop Jan. 22, 2013. The day-long discussion
focused on continuing to strive for excellence and balandng an excellent quality of life with a
thriving local economy. Innovation was another key theme, both in terms of using new
technology and finding new and better ways of doing business in general. Other elements
induded continued prosperity, growing our own local talent and serving as a model for a world
class city. The City Coundl reviewed a number of strategic focus areas and priority projects
identified at the previous year's workshop and asked staff to continue to focus on that work,
while emphasizing these key themes.
Strategic Focus Areas
• Create quality jobs in a new economy - The vision of this strategic focus area is to
create quality jobs in the region. This will be accomplished by implementing strategies
to retain businesses and help them grow, attracting talent and innovators to the city
and partnering with universities and research institutions to become a hub for higher
education. In addition, staff will focus on streamlining city processes for companies
considering relocating to Carlsbad. Projects indude:
• Business retention
• Talent attraction
• Education hub
• Partnerships
Sustainable organization - The vision of this strategic focus area is to be an adaptable,
responsive and efficient dty organization that delivers cost effective, high quality
services. To accomplish this, the city will retain a motivated, flexible and responsive staff
and incentivize high performance. Projects include:
• City mission, vision and values update
• Best value services
• Pay for performance
• City Link/customer relationship management
• Teclinology strategy
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Balancing iand use policies with a changing community - The vision of this strategic
focus area is that, through the General Plan update process, the city adapts iand use
policies to address population and demographic trends. This will ensure that the city
maintains its high standards and balances a thriving community with the need for
tranquil, natural open spaces. Projects include:
• General plan update
• Devetopment standards
• Proposed power plant
• Plaza Camino Real redevelopment
Changing parks and recreation needs - The vision of this strategic focus area is to meet
the community's changing recreation needs, induding more options for active seniors
and young people. To accomplish this staff will consider accelerating the schedule for
building new parks and community centers. In addition, we will look beyond parks to an
expanded trails system and open spaces that encourage a healthy outdoor lifestyle. This
will be facilitated by considering opportunities for public-private partnerships to expand
offerings in a cost effective manner. Projects include:
• Needs Assessment & Comprehensive Action Plan
• Alga Norte Community Park construction
• Lake Calavera Master Plan implementation
• Trails Master Plan
• Open space acquisition
• Carisbad Boulevard realignment
Livable streets - The vision of this strategic focus area is to begin adapting Carlsbad
streets to accommodate and encourage all modes of transportation, not just cars. This
will be accomplished by using street design to create a sense of place and community
through green spaces, medians and signage. In addition, traffic signal technology
upgrades will improve traffic flow. Projects include:
• State Street roundabout
• Pedestrian crossing
• Updated policies and standards
Next generation of community leaders - The vision of this strategic focus area is to find
ways to encourage a broader demographic, which more accurately reflects the
population of Carlsbad, to participate In city leadership and governance. Projects
include:
• Leadership academy
• Boards and commissions
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Create Quality Jobs in a New
Economy
Business Retention ' j
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description Implement a business retention and expansion program to strengthen the
city's strong and diverse economy and its position as an employment hub in
San Diego County. This plan will include working with the Carlsbad
Chamber of Commerce on a Business Academy, visits with Carlsbad
business representatives by city leadership and staff, publishing a
newsletter and informational documents, holding a brokers' meeting,
developing an economic gardening plan and providing assistance to
companies interested in Carlsbad.
Project Lead Kathy Dodson, Community & Economic Development Director
Completion June 2014
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status Information gathered from the business survey, updated cluster data and
events continue to strengthen the program. The second Business Academy
will be held this fall. A Peer-to-Peer CEO event, brokers' meeting, company
visits and leadership meetings will be scheduled to continue relationships
and identify business needs. The company visits will be targeted at one per
week. Also, an economic gardening program will be implemented by June
2014.
Create Quality Jobs in a New
Economy
Talen t A ttraction
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Department
Description
Project Lead
Completion
Funding
Status
Community & Economic Development
Develop a strategy focused on helping existing companies attract the talent
and innovators they need to grow and compete in a global economy,
including entrepreneurial talent that will start and relocate companies to
Carlsbad.
Kathy Dodson, Community & Economic Development Director
June 2014
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The city's marketing consultant is helping develop the strategy, messaging
and marketing materials for the talent attraction program. A digital audit of
Carlsbad has been completed along with a field study and the results of a
survey given to employees at Carlsbad businesses who have been with their
company two years or less. The creative work focuses on the ability to
optimize both life and career in Carlsbad. The brand dissemination and
engagement strategy to distribute the new campaign will be completed in
July 2013.
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Create Quality Jobs in a New
Economy
Education Hub
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description Studies show that when a city becomes a hub for higher education and
research, high quality jobs are created. By partnering with institutions of
higher learning and research organizations a community becomes a magnet
for new talent and attracts companies looking to parlay local research into
marketable products and services. A plan to attract a university, research
institution or similar program will be researched and implemented.
Project Lead Kathy Dodson^, Connmunity & Economic Development Director
Completion June 2014
Funding Funding from City Council Contingency; included in the FY 2013-14
operating budget
Status Staff met with university representatives to better understand what was
needed to attract a graduate program or research institution and in
response, a request for proposals was issued and a consultant hired to do
the following by December 2013:
• Develop local and regional academic profiles
• Identify local industry needs and partners
• Develop a recruitment strategy and implementation plan
Create Quality Jobs in a New
Economy
Partnerships
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description The City of Carlsbad is one of many organizations involved in local and
regional economic development activities. We need to work with other
economic development organizations and partner with municipalities to
optimize Carlsbad and North County economic development efforts.
Collaboration will lead to cost sharing, decreased duplication and, most
importantly, accelerated economic development in our region.
Project Lead Kathy Dodson, Community & Economic Development Director
Completion June 2014
Funding Funding from City Council Contingency; included in the FY 2013-14
operating budget
Status Along with the cities of Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido,
Carlsbad has hired a consultant to develop a brand, strategy and marketing
materials that will communicate the attractiveness of North County as a
location for business. The branding will be developed in December 2013
with brand implementation beginning in the winter 2014. Carlsbad is also
working with the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
on a talent attraction program built around the action sports industry that
should be completed by the end of 2013.
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Sustainable Organization
City Mission, Vision and Values Update
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Department Office of the City Manager
Description The city organization is transforming itself to more effectively meet
changing community needs and expectations. This transformation will be
reflected in an updated organizational mission, vision and values for the
future as well as other initiatives.
Project Lead John Coates, City Manager
Completion December 2013
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status Staff have begun a strategic planning process that wiil engage a broad cross
section of the workforce. Employees will participate in focus groups to
conduct an environmental scan and SWOT analysis. This input will be used
to update our mission, vision, values, and to establish new strategic focus
areas directed toward creating a world class city. Outreach will begin to city
staff in July 2013.
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Sustainable Organization
Best Value Services
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Department Office of the City Manager
Description In September 2011, the City Council accepted a framework for the Best
Value Services Program, which involves conducting operational
assessments of city services to identify possible opportunities to reduce
costs while maintaining quality services. The city has hired a consultant.
Baker Tilly, to assist with this process. The first assessments will look at
services in the Parks & Recreation and Transportation departments. The
assessments will include various recommendations that will be directed to
the appropriate group for direction.
Project Lead Greg Hermann, Assistant to the City Manager
Completion Ongoing
Funding $250,000; funded through the Innovation Fund '^^^P
Status A request for proposals for parks maintenance services, developed in
cooperation with Carlsbad City Employees' Association, is scheduled to be
released in Juiy 2013. A recommended proposal will be presented to the
City Council in September 2013. Operational assessments for the Utilities
and Property & Environmental Management divisions will begin this
summer.
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Sustainable Organization
Pay for Performance
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Department Administrative Services
Description Design and implement a compensation system for CCEA represented
employees that links pay to performance.
Project Lead Cheri Abbott, Human Resources Manager
Completion January 2014
Funding $50,000; included in the FY 2012-13 operating budget
Status New pay for performance system was negotiated with Carlsbad City
Employees' Association, approved by the City Council and will be
implemented beginning January 2014. Training to transition to this new
system will be conducted in September - December 2013.
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Sustainable Organization
City Link/Customer Relationship Management
Department Office of the City Manager
Description In an effort to improve customer service and more efficiently use resources
the city will be implementing a centralized non-emergency contact center,
known as City Link. The project will provide a single user experience for the
resident from a browser, smartphone or mobile device for managing their
requests, complaints and questions. For resident calls, the application
provides a rich knowledge database for city employees to respond. This
information will also be available to the resident via the website helping to
reduce call volume over time.
Project Lead Greg Hermann, Assistant to the City Manager
Completion Winter 2014 for the pilot phase
Funding To be determined
Status A new tactic, using a less expensive software application and distributed
call taking approach, is being explored to allow the city to begin a pilot
phase of this project. A decision about this new approach should be made
this summer.
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Sustainable Organization
. Technology Strategy
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Department Administrative Services
Description An information technology strategic plan will serve as a valuable planning
tool and an effective communication vehicle. A strategic plan helps the city
implement relevant evolving and emerging technology, ensures that the
right service and support model is in place and that the city's technology
will support its strategic business initiatives. The purpose of this plan is not
only to do things better, but to make certain we are also focused on the
outcomes that have the greatest impact to the city and achieves them in
the most efficient way.
Project Lead Tina Steffan, Chief Technology Officer
Completion August 2013
Funding Estimated $130,000; included in the FY 2012-13 operating budget; ongoing
funding to be determined for FY 2013-14.
Status The IT Division has completed the review necessary to develop the key list
of business IT projects for each division, and this list has been prioritized by
staff. IT will develop the proper infrastructure and application strategies
for the five year plan this summer. This work will allow us to build the
expected implementation timelines and costs for each year. The strategic
planning is expected to be complete by the end of August 2013.
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Balancing Land Use Policies with
a Changing Community
General Plan Update
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description Through a comprehensive update to the General Plan and Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan, adapt city land use policies to address population and
demographic trends as reflected in the Carlsbad Community Vision. Maintain
the city's high standards and balance a thriving community with the need for
tranquil, natural open spaces.
Project Lead Kathy Dodson, Community & Economic Development Director
Completion December 2013
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget; $1,345,000 included for Envision
Carlsbad program
Status Work on the General Plan elements (including the Housing Element update),
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and program environmental impact
report is underway, with public draft documents anticipated to be released in
late summer/early fall and public hearings by the end of 2013. City Council
adopted the Barrio land use changes in February 2013, which is part ofthe
implementation ofthe Housing Element.
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Balancing Land Use Policies with
a Changing Community
Development Standards
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description Prepare updates to the city's Zoning Ordinance and various master/specific
plans as necessary to adopt new development standards that fully
implement the land use policy changes in the General Plan update.
Project Lead Kathy Dodson, Community & Economic Development Director
Completion July 2014
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget; $1,345,000 included for
H Envision Carlsbad program
Status The city's zoning ordinance will be reviewed, and options for improving its
organizational structure and integration with the updated General Plan will
be identified. Recommended changes to the zoning ordinance will be
considered through meetings with the Planning Commission in April
through June 2014, followed by the release ofthe draft zoning ordinance
for public review and adoption by the end of 2014.
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Proposed Power Plant
Department
Description
Project Lead
Completion
Funding
Status
Public Works
Coordinate city's response to the proposed power plant. This includes
developing and implementing technical and legal strategies at the local,
state and federal level.
Joe Garuba, Municipal Property Manager
Ongoing
Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
The California Energy Commission approved the NRG Energy, Inc. license in
May 2012, and the city has exhausted all procedural remedies. The city
continues to participate in the California Public Utilities Commission
proceedings to consider additional power contracts for the San Diego
region. The Utilities Commission released a draft decision in December
2012 that limits new power contracts in San Diego until 2018. This decision
was recently upheld and creates an additional barrier to the development
of the Carlsbad energy center project. Staff continues to work with SDG&E
to understand potential scenarios resulting from the shutdown of San
Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. SDG&E is requesting reconsideration of
the Pio Pico Power Plant.
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Balancing Land Use Policies with
a Changing Community
Plaza Camino Real Redevelopment
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Department Community & Economic Development
Public Works
Description Redevelop Plaza Camino Real. The first step in this process is to negotiate
lease terms with Westfield for the potential partial development of the
Plaza Camino Real parking lot. The second step is to complete the
processing of private development applications for the larger renovation of
Plaza Camino Real.
Project Lead Don Neu, City Planner
Joe Garuba, Municipal Property Manager
Completion Ongoing
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status The Planning Commission voted 6-1 on June 5, 2013, to certify the
Westfield Carlsbad Environmental Impact Report and recommended
approval with amendments to the Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan and Site
Development Plan for the demolition, reconfiguration and/or
reconstruction of approximately 225,631 square feet of leasable area for
regional shopping center uses. The City Council approved the project at the
July 9, 2013 meeting. Construction will begin in August 2013 and will be
complete by fall 2014.
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Changing Parks and Recreation
Needs
Needs Assessment & Comprehensive Action
Plan
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Department Parks & Recreation
Description Create an approved road map for the future development of parks and
recreation programs and facilities. This will be accomplished by conducting
a needs assessment which will analyze current parks and recreation
programs and master planned facilities against future needs and take into
consideration the growing and changing needs of seniors.
Project Lead Chris Hazeltine, Parks & Recreation Director
Completion September 2013
Funding Estimated $150,000; included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status The results ofthe recently completed survey have been analyzed, and the
data is being incorporated in to the draft report. The City Council will
receive a presentation ofthe draft report at its Aug. 20, 2013 Council
Workshop. The final report is scheduled to be completed in September.
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Changing Parks and Recreation j
Needs
Alga Norte Community Park Construction
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Department Public Works
Description Construct Alga Norte Community Park.
Project Lead Patrick McGarry, Public Works Superintendent
Completion December 2013
Funding $29.3 million; induded in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program
Status Activities scheduled for completion during summer 2013 include: exterior
stucco, windows, drywall, concrete sidewalks, ball field fencing, synthetic
turf installation, skate park streetscape features and parking lot LED lights.
Solar photo-voltaic preliminary evaluation was completed and a request for
proposals is expected to come to City Council by September. The project
remains within budget and on schedule for an end of year opening.
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Changing Parks and Recreation
Needs
Lake Calavera Master Plan Implementation
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Department Parks & Recreation
Description Implementation ofthe Lake Calavera Trails Master Plan which was
approved in January 2010. This plan, which identifies authorized trails and
trail improvements, was developed by the Parks & Recreation Department
with input from the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, Preserve
Calavera and residents. The plan includes trail directional signage,
informational kiosks, fencing, interpretive signage and general
improvements such as erosion repairs, clearing brush and weeds, re-
routing of more sustainable trails and boardwalk trails for wetlands and
creek crossing.
ProjectLead Liz Ketabian, Park Planning Manager
Completion Spring 2014
Funding $598,750; included in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program
Status The last required permit to begin construction of the Lake Calavera
Boardwalk Trails Project was received from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Staff was authorized to solicit bids for the project at the July 9, 2013, City
Council meeting. The project will go to bid in late July, with bids due back in
August 2013.
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Changing Parks and Recreation
Needs
Trails Master Plan
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Department Parks & Recreation
Description Prepare a comprehensive trails master plan. In addition to plans for future
developments to the trails system, the master plan will include the
identification of policies, guidelines and construction standards, safety and
enforcement as well as trail program vision, goals and objectives. A
comprehensive trails master plan may also serve to leverage grant funding
and other funding sources for continued development of the city's trails
program.
Project Lead Liz Ketabian, Park Planning Manager
Completion June 2014
Funding $60,000; included in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program
Status This project has been combined with Transportation Division's livable
streets initiative, to be developed as part of a recently awarded SANDAG
grant.
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Changing Parks and Recreation
Needs
Open Space Acquisition
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Department Parks & Recreation
Description Currently, the city is within 10 percent of reaching the Habitat
Management Plan's goal for habitat preservation. The plan calls for the city
to set aside 6,478 acres of open space when the city is built out, and
Carlsbad has succeeded in setting aside 5,821 acres in the seven years since
the plan was adopted. Future plans for open space in Carlsbad include
developing management strategies and conducting outreach to promote
the benefits of open space.
Project Lead Chris Hazeltine, Parks & Recreation Director
Completion Ongoing
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status City Council recently approved the completion of the Arroyo Vista Trail as
part ofthe FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program. The trail will be
finished by June 2014. Staff continues to work with the Batiquitos Lagoon
Foundation on the acquisition of a trail easement along the north shore of
the lagoon (Murphy Property).
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Changing Parks and Recreation
Needs
South Carlsbad Coastal Corridor
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Department Public Works
Description The Carlsbad City Council approved an agreement to work with the
California State Parks Department on a visionary project that could bring
expanded beachfront park areas, trails, bike access, recreational amenities,
parking, beach-friendly shops and restaurants, and an expanded state
campground to the stretch of coastline south of Cannon Road.
Project Lead Marshall Plantz, Senior Engineer
Completion Ongoing
Funding Estimated total cost $40-60 million; $3.25 million induded in the FY 2013-
14 Capital Improvement Program
Status Project corridor alternatives are being prepared based on input received
during more than 25 stakeholder meetings, which included residents and
businesses along the corridor, interest groups, regulatory agencies and
Native American stakeholders. The alternatives maybe revised based on
the results of time sensitive plant and animal surveys that are currently
being completed. The team continues to collaborate with State Parks staff
about the corridor alternatives and the exchange of properties. Those
alternatives will be the basis for the State/CEQA and Federal/NEPA
environmental reviews, which are projected to begin in fall 2013.
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Livable Streets
State Street Roundabout and Coastal Rail Trail
Reach 1
Department Public Works -IMHIB
Description Construct a roundabout at the intersection ofCarlsbad Boulevard and State
Street to enhance safety and implement livable streets principles. This
project will improve traffic circulation for all modes of transportation on
Carlsbad Blvd. by connecting the two cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside with
a trail/path, bike lanes, and sidewalks across the Buena Vista Lagoon by
repurposing the existing vehicle lanes.
Project Lead Bryan Jones, Deputy Transportation Director
Completion June 2014
Funding Estimated $1.5 million for roundabout and other coastal rail trail reach 1
improvements; Active Transportation Grant Application was approved by
SANDAG on September 28, 2012 for $800,000 with a city match of
$500,000
Status Plans and construction documents for roundabout construction are
currentiy being completed. These documents are being used for
environmental review and permits from the City of Oceanside and other
resource agencies. Permission to advertise for construction is planned for
City Council consideration in fall 2013.
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Livable Streets
Pedestrian Crossings
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Department Public Works
Description Construct median refuge islands and rapid flashing lights at pedestrian
crossings on Carlsbad Boulevard between Oak Avenue and Tamarack
Avenue to improve pedestrian safety and beach access.
Project Lead Skip Hammann, Public Works Director
Completion August 2013
Funding $50,000 was spent on the concrete medians; $200,000 was included in the
FY 2013-2014 Capital Improvement Program
Status Concrete medians were constructed before Memorial Day Weekend, 2012
as requested by City Council. Staff returned to City Council in May 2013 to
get approval regarding the use ofthe Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons.
A minor Public Works contract is being processed to purchase and install
the Rapid Flashing Beacons at Oak Street/Carlsbad Boulevard by August
2013.
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Livable Streets
Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategies
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Department Public Works
Description Phase I to update the policies and standards has been completed. In Phase
II staff are working with livable streets professional consultants on a
Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategies (CATS) plan focused on
implementation ofthe updated policies and standards. The plan will
develop projects in concept for future CIP budgets and identify synergy that
can occur between the Trails Master Plan and Livable Streets.
Project Lead Bryan Jones, Deputy Transportation Director
Completion June 2014
Funding SANDAG Active Transportation Program Grant and was included in the FY
2013-2014 Transportation Division Contingency
Status Phase I Livable Streets Assessment was completed in February 2013. It is
available on the department's webpage, and has won a Complete Streets
Programs/Plans award from the American Planning Association. Phase II is
underway with the execution of consultant contracts. Community outreach
wilt begin in August 2013.
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Next Generation of Community
Leaders
Citizen Leadership Initiative
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description A Citizen Leadership Initiative focused on recruiting and preparing
emerging community leaders for active roles in civic leadership within
Carlsbad both now and in the future.
Project Lead Debbie Fountain, Housing & Neighborhood Services Director
Compieted June 2013
Funding Included in the 2012-13 operating budget
Status Staff completed the development of a pilot leadership training segment for
the Community & Economic Development/Housing & Neighborhood
Services module of Citizens Academy which was implemented at the Spring
2013 academy. The pilot was successful; positive and encouraging
comments were received from participants in the training. Staff will
implement the leadership training segment again at the Fall 2013 Citizens
Academy.
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Next Generation of Community
Leaders
Boards and Commissions
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Department Office ofthe City Manager
Description Update the roles of Boards, Commissions and Committees to enhance their
impact, make them more exciting and attract a broader demographic of
participants to serve on those bodies.
Project Lead Steven Didier, Senior Management Analyst "IHHHHIHMI^H
Completion To be determined
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget ^«^^»PP*f^PP^»Pi*
Status Staff met with liaisons from the 14 different boards and commissions to
develop a demographic makeup of each, evaluate current goals, workload
and activities, and discuss potential ideas for modifications. In July 2013,
members from each board and commission will be surveyed to obtain
direct feedback about their experiences and ideas that might help shape
recommendations for meaningful change.
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Strategic
Goals
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Economic Development
Permitting Technology Upgrades
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Department
Description
Project Lead
Completion
Funding
Status
Community & Economic Development
Establish a GIS-centric information system platform that utilizes technology
to leverage fewer staff while optimizing the development services
permitting process. It would also be available to Fire Prevention, Storm
Water and Construction Management and Inspection for their permits and
inspections. The system would include a public portal allowing 24/7 access
which would help facilitate self-service by our customers and empowering
them with the tools to manage their own projects.
Glen Van Peski, Engineering Manager flillllllfc
June 2014
One time: estimated $750,000 to $1.5 million; funding to be determined
Ongoing: estimated $25,000-$50,000 per year; funding to be determined
The project was selected for implementation through the Information
Technology Division's project prioritization process. Community &
Economic Development staff are working with Information Technology to
prepare a request for proposals to be released in fall 2013, with a vendor
selected by the end ofthe year, and implementation to begin early 2014.
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Economic Development
Car Country
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Department Community & Economic Development
Description Based on the direction received from the City Council in January 2012, on
the Car Country Carlsbad Working Group Summary Recommendations
Report, staff will initiate and complete actions to implement the prioritized
improvements. Progress reports will be prepared and distributed to the
City Council and to the Car Country Carlsbad Improvements Working Group
as appropriate throughout the implementation process.
Project Lead Kathy Dodson, Community & Economic Development Director
Completion December 2013
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status Initiated implementation of the improvements recommended by the City
Council as follows:
• Completed installation of red curbs, lane narrowing, and bike lanes
on Car Country Drive and Paseo del Norte
• City staff drafted the Specific Plan updates to address signage and
streamlining the approval process. Planning Commission
recommended changes to the city-wide signage ordinance which is
expected to go to City Council for approval in late summer/early fall
of 2013. Upon approval, changes to the specific plan will be
finalized and scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council
hearings.
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Financial Health
Corporate Marketing Partnerships
CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Communications
Description Public agencies are increasingly looking to develop new revenue streams to
support public services. One option is to determine how we may want to
use our facilities, venues, events and other assets for marketing, naming
rights or sponsorship programs with businesses and other organizations.
Project Lead Kristina Ray, Communications Manager
Completion July 2013
Funding H Estimated $40,000; included in the FY 2012-13 operating budget
Status Completed an assessment of potential corporate marketing partnership
opportunities, which is scheduled to be presented to the City Council for
consideration in July. If the City Council is interested in pursuing these
opportunities, the next steps are to develop a Council policy covering
corporate marketing partnerships and then to issue requests for proposals
for potential partnership opportunities.
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1/ Financial Health
Real Estate Plan
<4f^CITY OF
^ CARLSBAD
Department Public Works
Description Develop and implement a real estate strategic plan that optimizes the
community benefit and revenue generation potential ofthe city's real
property assets. This will create a portfolio of real property assets that
maximizes revenue generation for the city while satisfying community use
needs.
Project Lead Joe Garuba, Municipal Property Manager
Completion Ongoing
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status City Coundl directed staff to proceed with implementation ofthe strategic
plan on five selected properties. Staff prepared a draft request for
proposal sfor a long term ground lease for the first of the five locations. The
' proposed pequest for proposals for the Lot 9/Carlsbad Municipal Water
District reservoir property, located west of the Crossings Club House, was
released in June and responses are due back in mid-July 2013. A request
for proposals for the Buena Vista Reservoir site is scheduled to be released
in late summer 2013.
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Financial Health
Redevelopment Dissolution
^ CITY OF
'^CARLSBAD
Department Community & Economic Development
Description Complete required activities per State Law to dissolve the Carlsbad
Redevelopment Agency and complete all financial obligations set forth in
the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule.
Project Lead Debbie Fountain, Housing & Neighborhood Services Director
Completion Ongoing
Funding Uf H' Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget 'fHHMH
Status Completed activities for FY 2012-13: Redevelopment Obligation Payment
Schedule 13-14A submitted and approved by Department of Finance.
Completed required Meet and Confers to discuss various issues related to
enforceable obligations ofthe Agency. Completed Due Diligence Reviews
(audits) for low and moderate income housing and non-housing
redevelopment funds held by the Successor Agency; they were approved by
the Department of Finance. The Successor Agency received its Finding of
Completion indicating that city loans to the Agency could now be included
as enforceable obligations, and the Agency could dispose of property as
desired.
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Financial Health
Fellowships
CITY OF
¥ CARLSBAD
Department Office of the City Manager
Description The city will develop and implement a fellowship program to encourage
talented individuals to work in local government and to consider the city of
Carlsbad as a place of employment. This program will give the city access to
the latest thinking from bachelors/masters programs throughout the nation
and the ability to add high quality talent to our organization for work on
special projects.
Project Lead Greg Hermann, Assistant to the City Manager
Completion June 2014
Funding $60,000; included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status The city has hired a management fellow through International City/County
Management Association Local Government Management Fellowship
Program. This individual will begin in July 2013 and will rotate through the
Human Resources Division and the City Manager's Office working on a
number of citywide projects.
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Parks, Open Space and Trails
Alga Norte Community Park Operating Plan
^ CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Parks & Recreation
Description
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Determine the best, most cost-efficient manner to operate the Alga Norte
Community Park.
Project Lead Chris Hazeltine, Parks & Recreation Director
Completion June 2014
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget
Status With the recent City Council adoption ofthe Parks & Recreation
Department's cost recovery business model, meetings with potential users
have taken place to discuss the facility use fee schedule; the aquatics
supervisor recruitment is currently underway, and staff is continuing
efforts to plan for the maintenance and operation of the park in
preparation of its opening in late 2013.
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Transportation and Circulation
Traffic Signal Program
<4f^CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Public Works
Description Upgrade deficient or outdated traffic signal equipment and synchronize
signals on major roadways to improve traffic flow and provide remote
access to traffic signal operations for all major traffic signals through a
traffic management center.
Project Lead Bryan Jones, Deputy Transportation Director
Completion July 2014
Funding $5,610,000; included in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program
Status All major roadway corridors (over 130 traffic signals) are now connected to
the Traffic Management Center with new timing plans. The new Traffic
Management Center at Faraday was completed in June 2013 to better
manage traffic signal and roadways. Emergency pre-emption equipment
will be procured and implemented by November 2013.
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Resident Connection and
Partnership
Barrio Program
CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department
Description
Project Lead
Completed
Funding
Status
Community & Economic Development
Develop cooperative neighborhood enhancement programs with the Barrio
community that will result in improved resident connections, neighborhood
dynamics and enhanced sense of community through better private-public
liaison efforts and focus on completion of neighborhood desired
improvements. These programs will be developed in coordination with the
village revitalization project and General Plan update.
Debbie Fountain, Housing & Neighborhood Services Director
June 2013
Included in the FY 2012-13 operating budget
Second annual Spring Fiesta (spruce up event) for the Barrio was held on
April 27, 2013. The Neighborhood Enhancement Action Plon was prepared
and completed for the Barrio. This plan sets forth goals, objectives, and key
responsibilities for stakeholders in implementation of the plan over time to
enhance the historic Barrio area. By fall 2013 staff, residents, and business
owners in the Barrio will establish a Neighborhood Association to assist in
the implementation efforts set forth in the Neighborhood Enhancement
Action Plan.
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Water
Desalination
<^r^«N CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Public Works
Description The Carlsbad Desalination Project is a 50-miIIion gallon a day seawater
desalination plant that will supply the San Diego region with approximately
10 percent of its drinking water needs. The project, being developed by
Poseidon Resources Corp., will be the first large scale desalination plant on
the West Coast and the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. It
will be located next to the Carlsbad power plant at the corner of Carlsbad
Boulevard and Cannon Road.
Project Lead Casey Arndt, Construction Manager
Completion Expect production to begin in 2016
Funding Included in the FY 2013-14 operating budget and developer fees.
Status Grading operations began in April 2013 and several structures have been
built. Additional building plans have been submitted for plan check and are
being reviewed. Pipe installation continues on Las Flores Drive in San
Marcos and in completing the tunnel work under Rancho Santa Fe. In July,
work began in Carlsbad at the boring pit location in the intersection of
Cannon Road and Avenida Encinas. The relocation of an active water at this
location will begin in July 2013. Tunnel work under Interstate 5 will begin
after the water line has been moved.
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Water
Recycled Water
am> CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Public Works 9HiV 'IWilliPlii
Description Develop recycled water Phase 111 Expansion Project, which will greatly
increase the recycled water system customer base, install new pipelines
and bring recycled water sales to the City of Oceanside, Olivenhain
Municipal Water District, and Vista Irrigation District.
Project Lead David Ahles, Senior Engineer
Completion June 2015
Funding Estimated $29 million; funding to be determined
Status A request for proposals for the Carlsbad Water Reclamation Facility was
released on June 13, 2013. California Environmental Quality Act-Plus
compliance was updated, compiled and submitted to State for approval.
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Water
Groundwater
|,CITY OF
^ CARLSBAD
Department Public Works
Description Develop a plan for possible groundwater development including water
rights in the San Luis Rey River Mission Basin and the Rancho Carlsbad
community. The goal of this project is to create two full-functioning
groundwater systems that extract, convey, treat, store and distribute
groundwater throughout the Carlsbad Municipal Water District potable
water distribution system. It is estimated that approximately 2,000 acre-
feet of potable water could be produced each year from available
groundwater supplies.
Project Lead Bill Plummer, Engineering Manager
Completion June 2014
Funding Estimated $15 million; funding to be determined
Status Staff has developed a legal strategy to protect groundwater rights at this
location using a declaratory relief action. This was discussed with City
Council in June 2013, and assistance by legal counsel is now being pursued.
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Safe Community
Facility Security
CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Police
Description Conduct an environmental security review of the city facilities using the
principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. These
principles maintain that the proper design and effective use of a planned
environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime as
well as an improvement in quality of life. Issues to be considered are access
control, natural and artificial (camera) surveillance and territorial control.
Project Lead Kelly Cain, Police Lieutenant HIMM
Completion June 2013
Funding Included in the FY 2012-13 operating budget
Status Property & Environmental Management staff were added to the project
team. The team met on June 11, 2013, at Alga Norte Park site for review
and status update on camera installation. The team is proposing that Alga
Norte Community Park be the pilot project for security cameras. A final
proposal will be brought to the City Council at a later date.
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Safe Community
Fire Station 3
.^7w> CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
department
Description
Project Lead
Completion
Funding
Status
Public Works
Complete design and construction of Fire Station No. 3 that meets the
functional needs ofthe Fire Department (present and future), fits in
architecturally with the surrounding community, integrates with the future
Robertson Ranch, includes proven sustainability features, has optimized
lifecycle cost and is completed within budget, on time and without
contractor claims.
Patrick McGarry, Public Works Superintendent
July 2014
$8.6 million; included in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program,
additional funding requested for new storm water requirements and new
street development.
The permit review from the city is completed. WLC (project architect) is
revising the plans to reduce the costs and are preparing permit corrections
due to the city by the end of July 2013. Staff is in process of negotiating a
right of way and reimbursement agreement with Shapell Homes for the
costs ofthe new street serving both projects.
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Environmental Management
Agua Hedionda Creek Dredging
<4r^ CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Public Works MHft
Description Secure permits for dredging and stabilization of the Agua Hedionda Creek
Channel and Calavera Creek. Once completed, the project will remove the
majority of the homes within the Rancho Carlsbad Community from the
100-year flood plain.
Project Lead Sherri Howard, Associate Engineer
Completion Dredging scheduled to begin in September 2014
Funding Estimated $10 million; partial funding included in the FY 2013-14 Capital
Improvement Program
Status A draft permit has been obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers
contingent on Regional Water Quality Control Board Certification. The
California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a permit in January 2013.
Staff submitted a letter in response to Regional Water Quality Control
Board comments on April 15, 2013. Amendments to the Special Use Permit
and Coastal Development Permit have been secured.
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Environmental Management
Hydroelectric Power Generation
4^ CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Public Works
Description Construct hydroelectric project to generate electricity using the pressure
and flow from the San Diego County Water Authority aqueduct system.
One in-line, pressure controlled hydroelectric generator will be installed at
Carlsbad Municipal Water District Connection No. 3. The hydroelectric
generator will produce approximately 150 kW for Carlsbad Municipal Water
District operations.
Project Lead William Plummer, Engineering Manager
Completion December 2013
Funding $2,000,000; included in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program
Status Plans and specifications are completed. Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission responded to "conduit exemption" application submitted by
Carlsbad Municipal Water District. City Council authorized advertising to
receive bids for construction in May, and bids were received in July 2013.
Staff will evaluate the bids in July and anticipate a recommendation to the
City Council by September 2013.
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Environmental Management
Vista-Carlsbad Sewer Interceptor
CITY OF
^CARLSBAD
Department Public Works
Description Construct the Vista-Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer, Reaches VCllB through
VC15, and the Agua Hedionda Lift Station replacement.
Project Lead Terry Smith, Senior Engineer |^||^^|^|^
Completion November 2015
Funding $46,730,000; induded in the FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program
Status The city must acquire easements from NRG Energy, Inc., (potentially
requiring condemnation), approval from the California Energy Commission
or enterMnto a development agreement with NRG Energy. Discussions are
ongoing with the city attorney. An appraisal is being performed for the
necessary NRG Energy easement, due by the end of July 2013.The project
design will be complete in August 2013, and all resource agency permits
have been obtained. A request for authorization to bid for the construction
contract is planned to occur in early fall 2013, pending resolution with NRG
Energy.
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Environmental Management
Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration
J^, CITY OF
^ CARLSBAD
Department Parks & Recreation
Description The Buena Vista Lagoon currently provides important habitat for plant, fish,
birds, and invertebrate species, including several special status species.
Unfortunately, the lagoon has been changing steadily over time with
progressive degradation of the various benefits to wildlife and humans.
Results from recent studies indicated the lagoon would most likely become
a vegetated fresh water marsh or riparian woodlands within the next 30-50
years, thereby ceasing to provide wetland function and values.
Project Lead Chris Hazeltine, Parks & Recreation Director
Completion Ongoing
Funding Financial commitment belongs to Fish and Game
Status Staff serves as a resource to San Diego Association of Governments , and
monitors the progress of required environmental studies, which is leading
to SANDAG's preparation ofa comprehensive draft Environmental Impact
Report and Environmental Impact Statement. The city has contributed
$100,000 toward the environmental studies to complete the Environmental
Impact Report. The technical studies and the Environmental Impact Report
should be complete and available for public review by December 2014.
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