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Home My WebLink About2001-06-19; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL, MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Joint Special Meeting) JUNE 19,ZOOl 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor/President/Chair Lewis called the Joint Special Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: The following members were present: Present: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING: 10. AB #16,236 - 2001-2001 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS. Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director, Cheryl Gerhardt, Senior Account and Helga Stover, Senior Accountant, presented the staff report and made a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). They also reviewed “Issue Statements & Other Budget Requests” (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Hall said he would like to consider an 1 Ifh Jazz in the Park Concert during the 2001-2002 Budget. In response to Council/Board/Commission, Carrie Loya, Senior Civil Engineer, explained that staff is reviewing alternative methods to drain Calavera Lake. She stated that the options are not on this evening’s agenda. Mayor/President/Chair Lewis opened the duly notice public hearing at 656 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter is any way. Jim Whitaker, 4742 Inverness Court, said that more space is needed for the senior center activities and parking. He asked that lawn bowling on the Pine School property be implemented. Mr. Whitaker also spoke in support of artificial turf and said that it should be used on fields. Gary Hill, 3289 Donna Drive, complemented staff on their work on the FY 2001-02 Budget. He asked that the budget be adopted as presented. Lisa Huston, a resident of Carlsbad, expressed appreciation for the existing recreation facilities. She also spoke in support of artificial turf and asked that it be installed in the June 19, 200 1 Carlsbad City Council/Municipal Water District/Housing & Redevelopment Commission Page 2 soccer field at Poinsettia Park. Mrs. Huston also said that stairs going down to Field 2 at Stagecoach Park are needed. Larry David, a resident on El Fuerte Street, concurred with the previous speakers regarding artificial turf. He expressed concern that monies might be exhausted before all parks can be built. Mr. David spoke of the need for another swimming pool. In response to Mayor/President/Chair Lewis, Mr. David said he would support community funding for additional recreation facilities. John Strayer, 2001 Cima, said artificial turf, on-street parking and parking for the tennis courts are needed at Stagecoach Park and a stairway is needed to Fields 2 and 3. He expressed appreciation for proceeding with Zone 19 Park. He also said that batting cages are needed at Stagecoach Park. Don Jackson, 260 Normandy Lane, expressed appreciation for staff’s work on the budget and said that the Pine School project should proceed. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor/President/Chair Lewis closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Ms. Stover said that funds are being carried over to cover expense of the stairway to Fields 2 and 3 at Stagecoach Park. Doug Duncanson, Public Works Manager, said staff is aware of the need for the second stairway at Stagecoach Park and estimated the cost to be approximately $160,000.00 Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Kulchin asked that volunteers be used to build the second stairway. However, Mayor/President/Chair Lewis expressed concern for liability issues. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Nygaard suggested that the issue be referred to staff for options. Council/Board/Commission then discussed the following Issue Statements and Other Budget Requests: Pal Shuttle Free Summer Shuttle; City Attorney’s Office Staffing; Carlsbad Boulevard/Lanakai Lane Bus Turnout; Lavante Community Center Renovation and Public Facility Fee. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Finnila asked that information regarding lawn bowling be sent to Public Works and she stated that a field trip to look at artificial turf is scheduled for June 28, 2001. FUNDING FOR SUMMER 2001 FREE PAL SHUTTLE SERVICE: Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Finnila spoke in support of funding the Pal Shuttle Service in an amount of $7,680. She said this would be an excellent experiment to determine if it is appropriate to go out to bid for this service in the future. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Nygaard concurred and asked that staff present a report to Council at the end of the summer. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Kulchin and Hall concurred. Council Member/Board June 19, 200 1 Carlsbad City Council/Municipal Water District/Housing & Redevelopment Commission Page 3 Member/Commissioner Hall said funding for this service should be allocated out the Council Contingency Fund. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Finnila, Council/Board/Commission approved the allocation of $7,680 for Pal Shuttle Free Summer Shuttle and directed staff to devise a monitoring system to determine the effectiveness; and, if there is a need for additional monitoring funds, that those funds be allocated from the Council Contingency. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall, NOES: None. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE STAFFING ACTION: On a motion by Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Nygaard, Council/Board/Commission authorized the addition of one full-time Office Specialist II position be included in the City Attorney’s budget and that the part time clerk position be deleted. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall, None. CARLSBAD BLVDJLANAKAI LANE BUS TURNOUT Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Hall spoke in support of referring this issue to the North County Transit District. Council/Board/Commission concurred. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Kulchin, Council/Board/Commission referred to North County Transit District the project request to construct an ADA bus stop at the entrance to the Lanakai Mobile Home Park. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall, None. LEVANTE COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION In response to Council/Board/Commission, Ken Price, Parks and Recreation Director, explained that this is a high maintenance facility and currently needs a lot of repairs. Currently, the school district has priority use for their music classes. Mr. Price noted that the City of Carlsbad owns the building and sits on property owned by Encinitas School District. He noted that the City offered to donate the building to the Encinitas School District, but they would only accept the donation if approximately $160,000 in improvements were completed by the City on the structure. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Hall and Finnila agreed that if the building cannot be donated to a non-profit group, then it should be destroyed. June 19,200l Carlsbad City Council/Municipal Water District/Housing & Redevelopment Commission Page 4 Mayor/President/Chair Lewis noted that any change in use in the building would need to be presented to the school board. After discussion, Council/Board/Commission concurred to direct staff to offer to donate the building as-is, to the Encinitas School District. If they decline, then staff is directed to ask community organizations if they would like to receive the building as a donation, as-is. If no group is interested, Council directed staff to demolish the building. PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES Mayor/President/Chair Lewis spoke in support of a ballot initiative to allocate additional General Funds to build parks and recreational facilities in the city. He said if the measure is defeated, then he would support proceeding with the current plans. Council/Board/Commission discussion ensued that Proposition H limits Council’s ability to expend no more than $1 million on a project. It was noted that more than $1 million is needed to build the parks and recreational facilities; and, that a $1 million spending limit on the General Fund has grown to be impractical and unrealistic. Mayor/President/Chair Lewis said he would like to discuss Proposition H Limits during a workshop setting, to encourage public input, and then place the issue back on a future Council agenda. The Council/Board/Commission concurred. Discussion was then held regarding phasing of parks. Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, explained that it is more expensive to phase the construction of parks, and many obstacles occur. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Finnila, said she does not support phasing of Zone 19 and Larwin Parks. City Manager/Secretary Patchett noted there are many issues to consider regarding phasing or not phasing park construction. Council Member/Board Member/ Commissioner Finnila said she would like to review the pros and cons of phasing parks. Discussion then turned to adding an 1 Ifh concert to the Jazz in the Park Program. Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Finnila noted that right now with 10 concerts, there are difficult issues relating to scheduling, sponsorship, etc. Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager, noted that the concert program begins on June 22”d. She said if another concert were added, the season would begin too early and conflicts with graduations, weather, etc. would be likely to occur. She said there might be an opportunity to add an 1 lth concert in a year where 5 Fridays occur in August. Ms. Beardsley noted that concerts have been held on Labor Day with good attendance. She estimated that the cost to produce each concert is approximately $5,000 and it would not be difficult to find additional musicians. June 19, 200 1 Carlsbad City Council/Municipal Water District/Housing & Redevelopment Commission Page 5 BUDGET ADOPTION: ACTION: On a motion by Council Member/Board Member/Commissioner Kulchin: Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-176, adopting the Final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal year 2001-02 for the City of Carlsbad and Establishing Controls on Changes in Appropriations for the Various Funds; and, The Board of Directors adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1126, adopting the Water District Final Operating Budget ‘and Capital Improvement Program for 2001-02; and, The Housing and Redevelopment Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 344, approving the Operating Budget of the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority For Fiscal Year 2001-02; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I 77, establishing the 2001-02 Appropriation Limit as Required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution and State Law; and, The Board adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1127, establishing the 2001-02 Appropriation Limit as Required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution and State Law; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-178, adopting Changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and, That Council authorizes the addition of the 1 lth concert to the Jazz in the Park Concert Program in the Fiscal Year Budget 2002-2003. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall, NOES: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of June 19, 2001 was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk