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SPECIAL MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: APRIL 21,2004
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
11:05 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
1635 FARADAY, ROOM 173A
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11 :05 a.m.
present along with the City Manager and the City Attorney.
All Council Members were
The Mayor called for a discussion of the production, distribution and delivery of water
and water related services by public or private entities and other water related issues.
Administrative Services Director Elliott presented the staff report. The Mayor reported
on discussions with County Water Authority Chairman Rynerson, explaining the
Authority’s position in response to the City’s written request for clarification of the status
and process for the proposed desalination plant at the Encina Power Plant location.
The Mayor has requested a meeting with the County Water Authority Subcommittee
and the Council Subcommittee dealing with water issues.
Administrative Services Director Elliott reported on a water conference held in Santa
Barbara and the positions taken by the California Coastal Commission regarding
desalination plants in the coastal zone of California. He reported that the Commission
will be concerned about desalination projects as they relate to consistency with the
California Coastal Act. They will be subject to close scrutiny.
Council Member Hall felt there was a need to educate the Governor’s office and our
Legislative delegation and members of the State Legislature involved in desalination
projects on the Coastal Commission’s positions. The Council concurred with this
sentiment.
The Mayor then invited County Water Authority Representative Bob Yamata, who
further explained a letter from the U. S. Desalination Coalition Commission to the
Governor and his response. Mr. Yamata will send copies of this correspondence to the
City Attorney.
The Mayor suggested forming two teams to seek federal and state support of proposed
desalination projects.
Mayor Pro-Tem Finnila reported that the Governor’s Secretary of Resources has written
a letter to the California Coastal Commission requesting it to take a position of support
for desalination projects but there has been no response to date.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of City Council Policy No. 51, addressing the
subject of community activity funding. Lieutenant Mike Shipley presented the staff
report with the aid of a handout entitled “Special Events Grants” - How to Process
Requests to Waive the Costs of City Services.
The Council continued its discussion and directed the City Manager to process a
proposed policy to the City Council for consideration. Council Member Hall emphasized
the need to make sure that every affected organization is informed of any policy
changes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Finnila explained the need for appeals of a decision from the City
Manager to be timely and considered by the Council well before the event is scheduled
to take place.
The Mayor called for a working lunch and a discussion of Carlsbad Municipal Code
Chapter 2.18, addressing the Arts Commission and funding for the Arts. Arts Manager
Peter Gordon delivered the staff report and explained the Arts Commission’s
recommendations. Council Member Kulchin explained that other tangible things could
include functional items like canopies, water fountains, gates and other items. Arts
Manager Gordon explained that the Arts Commission felt that the definition of public art
is broad enough to include this concept and that no changes are necessary at this time.
The Council Members agreed that no further action on this item is needed at this time,
but expressed its desire to have an opportunity to review models and other designs well
before they are formally presented for approval. In response to a question from Council
Member Hall, Arts Manager Gordon explained the existing process which is an effort to
integrate art into all public projects.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of the North San Diego County Economic
Development Council. Mayor Pro-Tem Finnila introduced the item and explained the
issues involved. Economic Development Director Haas joined the Council for its
discussion and further explained the process of becoming a member. Mayor Pro-Tem
Finnila explained that meetings of the Economic Development Council are open to the
public and encouraged Council Members to attend when their schedule permits and
reconvene and reconsider this item at a future meeting.
The Mayor called for reports from Council Members on regional assignments. Mayor
Pro-Tem Finnila reported on Palomar Airport activities.
The City Manager reported that the League of Women Voters’ presentation at the Dove
Library will take place at 6:OO p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2004, regarding Sustainable
Environment and Economic Development. He further reported that the opening of
College Boulevard will take place this summer, probably in July and will report exact
dates when they are available.
There was no public comment.
The Mayor thanked everyone for their thorough and complete participation and
adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
ectfu I I y submitted ,
LPL RONALD R. BALL
City Attorney as Clerk Pro Tem
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