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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-27; City Council; MinutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF: TIME OF MEETING: DATE OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION March 27,2002 11:OO a.m. - 200 p.m. Faraday Administration Center F173A The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:lO a.m. All Council Members were present with Council attendance were the City Manager and City Attorney. Member Nygaard attending by teleconference pursuant to Government Code section 54953. Also in The Mayor called upon the City Manager who presented that Quality of Life Strategic Goals for 2002- 2003 which were unanimously adopted by the Council and attached as Exhibit A. The Council further considered a draft City Council Mission Statement and directed the City Manager to redraft it to reflect the recognition that in providing top-quality service to its citizens requires recognition of the Council Members' regional responsibilities. The Mayor then called on the City Manager to review the Goal and Major Project Tracking Report and to the office of the City Clerk. update the Council on the status of various projects identified therein. A copy of that report is on file in The Mayor then called upon the City Attorney who presented a draft amendment to City Council, Rule of Procedure Section 1.20.370. After discussion, the Council directed the City Attorney to amend the draft rule to reduce the time a matter can remain before the Council as a result of a tie vote from 120 days to 60 days and, if no decision is reached, the application is denied and to include a provision that any Council Member may make a written request during the 60-day period that the matter be restored to the Council's agenda. The Council continued its discussions through, lunch and the Mayor called upon Council Member Ramona Finnila to report on regional activities, including a report on SANDAG activities and regional roadways. She reported that SANDAG had created a technical advisory committee to advise on regional roadways to enhance mobility and reduce congestion as part of the Strategic Transportation under that program. The Council directed the City Manager to prepare an item for the agenda ratifying Improvement Program and that Faraday Avenue and Poinsettia Lane will be considered for funding the letter from the City Manager to SANDAG requesting inclusion of certain circulation roadways. The Mayor called for public comment and there being none, thanked everyone for their full participation and adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m. Rpp@fuIIy submitted, RONALD R. BALL City Attorney as Clerk Pro Tem City of Carlsbad Quality of Life Strategic Goals 2002-2003 e:* Top Quality Services 9 Be a city that provides exceptional services on a daily basis. Q Transportation I+ Provide and support a multi-modal regional and local transportation system, which includes public transport, and which moves goods, services and people through Carisbad in a safe and efficient manner that is coordinated with community development. 9 Balanced Community Development 9 Be a community that promotes community spirit, quality neighborhoods, establishes compatible residential and commercial uses, including entertainment venues, and manages growth by providing an appropriate balance of facilities and services. +:e Parkslopen Space/Trails 9 Acquire, develop and maintain a broad range of fiscally responsible recreation and open space facilities that actively address citizen needs and are consistent with the General Plan and Growth Management Standards. Q Water 9 Ensure reliable, high quality, diversified potable and recycled water system leading to a drought-resistant community, in the most cost effective manner. *:* Environmental Management Be an environmentally sensitive community by focusing on: Clean storm water, sewage collection and treatment, solid waste, and efficient use of energy including alternative energy. *:* Finance b Implement proactive strategies that provide and manage fiscal resources effectively to ensure a high quality of life. +:e Communication 9 Ensure that citizens, Council and staff are well informed, leading to a more responsive government and a high level of citizen confidence in government. 9 Learning 9 Promote and support continuous learning opportunities within the community and the City organization.