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MEETING OF : CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT AND HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Joint Special
Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 15,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: MayorlPresidentlChair Lewis called the Joint Special
Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The following Members were present:
Present:
Absent: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
COUNCIL REPORT:
Mayor Pro TemNice PresidenWice Chair Finnila spoke regarding monetary
support for our local roads. She stated that next year the city would receive 3.5
million dollars from the Transnet tax fund.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis stated that tonight’s public hearing regarding the
2004-2005 City Budget would include staff presentation, questions from the
Council/Board/Commission and comment from the public. He indicated that the
Council/Board/Commission would consider all information and give their decision
regarding the adoption of the Budget at the Council/Board/Commission Meeting
of June 22,2004.
Director of Finance Lisa Hildabrand, Senior Accountant Helga Stover and
Management Analyst Mike Arthur presented the staff report. (This report is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Ms. Hildabrand gave an overview of the 2004-2005 proposed budget. Mr. Arthur
discussed the enterprise funds and budget requests. Ms. Stover spoke about the
CIP(Capita1 Improvement Program), changes to the CIP, fee increases and the
Gann spending limits.
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Mr. Arthur discussed the options that the Council/Board/Commission could
consider regarding the budget. (These options are included in the Finance
Agenda of June 15, 2004 on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to the Council/Board/Commission, Ms. Stover and Deputy City
Engineer Doug Duncanson gave the background regarding the budget request
for $400,000 for a maintenance facility at Poinsettia Park.
At request of the Council/Board/Commission, Planning Director Michael
Holzmiller gave an update on the Habitat Management Plan (HMP), stating its
approval by Regulatory Agencies is critical to open space planning in Carlsbad.
In response to the CouncillBoardlCommission, Ms. Hildabrand stated that the
goals crafted by Council in January 2004 are reflected in the 2004-2005
pro posed budget.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Larry David, 7042 El Fuerte, inquired as to when the Alga Norte Pool would be
built.
Roy Sanchez, 3482 Roosevelt, asked the Council/Board/Commission to consider
two projects in the Village area. He requested a pedestrian bridge over the
railroad tracks at Chestnut leading to the beach. In addition, Mr. Sanchez asked
for additional streetscaping along Roosevelt from Carlsbad Village Drive to
Walnut.
Jane Zappia, 1485 Turquoise, asked the Council/Board/Commission to consider
putting in more tennis courts at Poinsettia Park.
Rich Van Every, 2977 Ridgefield, requested that the City preserve wildlife and
additional open space.
Socorro Anderson, 3222 Roosevelt, representing St. Patrick’s Ministry, asked for
more affordable housing. She inquired as to whether the City is on track to meet
State housing goals.
Allison Rolfe, Policy Director of San Diego Baykeeper and Coordinator for the
North County Open Space Coalition, stated that she had approximately 20
supporters at Council willing to cede their time to her. She handed the
CounciVBoardlCommission the following speaker slips:
Ruth Lewis
2001 Avenue of the Trees
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Roger E. Fox, M.D.
3905 Park Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Audrie Clark
7012 San Bartolo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Leni Gillis
4116 Andros Way
Steven Clark
7012 San Bartolo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Steve Calender
832-D Kalpati Circle
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Ruth Ganc
4918 Delos Way
Ocean Hills, CA
Rich Van Every
2977 Ridgefield
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Therese Dol kas
1674 Chestnut Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Elizabeth Randol
2588 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Jenny Dolkas
2736 Wilson Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Toby Jordan
Trieste
Carlsbad
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Jim Deveau
3626 Laredo Street
Carlsbad
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Meghan Trainor Fitch
1331 Knowles Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Karen Merrill
6901 #C Quail Place
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Carolyn Martus 3685 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
June Diggle
445 Van Dyke Avenue
Del Mar, CA
Jeremy Sison
375 Acacia #24
Carlsbad, CA
John Hyde
3685 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dee K. Pope
1977 East Pointe Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Kasey Ci ncia re1 li
2727 Lyons Court
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Ms. Rolfe also recognized the Preserve Calavera Group for organizing those
present. Ms. Rolfe emphasized that a primary goal of the coalition is to save the
unique beauty of Carlsbad. She recognized the work that the City has done
towards the finalization of a habitat management plan. Ms. Rolfe clarified that
another goal of her organization is to be “pro” wise planning. Ms. Rolfe stated
that her organization would like partnerships with the City to find matching funds
for open space purchase.
In response to the Council/Board/Commission, Ms. Rolfe stated that her
organization does not prefer the current location for the extension of Cannon
Road; however, she stated that there are alternatives and she would keep an
open mind regarding this circulation issue.
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Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera noted that her group has been
working on some alternatives with staff regarding the Cannon Road extension.
Ms. Nygaard stated that we all value open space. She further stated that she
would like the City to do more to purchase and preserve open space. She
reported that her group has done some fundraising for open space purchase.
Lonnie Todoroki, 3550 Trieste, spoke in favor of more open space. She stated
she had attended several community meetings and noted that the citizens were
also in favor of open space. Ms. Todoroki stated that Cannon Road could be
completed, however, it needed changes.
Dennis Villavicencio, 191 Cherry Avenue, with law offices at 2333 State Street,
spoke in favor of preservation of open space.
Shelly Hayes Caron, Marron Adobe, spoke for preservation of the Adobe District.
Ms. Caron showed a map indicating the location of the district. Ms. Caron
emphasized the importance of this land in the HMP and the role it plays in
connecting wildlife corridors. Ms. Caron showed pictures of the waterfall on this
land and spoke of the value of this district.
Me1 Vernon, Loma Alta, San Diego, stated his support for Ms. Shelly’s request.
He stated that we must preserve the artifacts and culture of the Indians who have
lived in this area.
Kasey Cinciarelli, 2727 Lyons Court, stated that this was the time to allocate
money for the purchase of open space. Ms. Cinciarelli stated that the area did
not need additional “big box” stores. She emphasized that the city needs to
secure grants for the preservation of open space.
Doren Curtiss, 6856 Shearwaters Drive, stated his preference for Budget Option
No. 3 (a $3 million tennis complex at Poinsettia Park). He discussed that Option
No. 2 (7 additional lighted courts for 1 million dollars at Poinsettia Park) was his
second choice. Mr. Curtiss described the management of the City of San
Diego’s tennis court complex at Morley Field. He stated that the Balboa Tennis
Club managed this complex.
Seeing no one else wishing to testify, Mayor/President/Chair Lewis closed the
Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Upon Council/Board/Commission request, Community Development Director
Sandra Holder described how the Planning Department utilizes contractors for
biologic studies.
Upon Council/Board/Commission request, Project Manager John Cahill stated
that the Alga Norte Community Park, including the Swim Complex would come
before Council for review in spring of 2005.
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In response to the Council/Board/Commission inquiry, Traffic Engineer Bob
Johnson stated that a pedestrian bridge crossing over the railroad tracks at
Chestnut Street would need to be studied for feasibility and cost. He stated that
he did not believe this project is in the City work plan at this time. Mr. Johnson
described the unique features and challenges of this type of bridge.
In response to the Council/Board/Commission inquiry, Ms. Hildabrand discussed
the fiscal location of Proposition C (2002) monies. She stated that 31 million
dollars are located in the General Capital Construction Fund. She further stated
that a separate open space fund could be set up.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis stated that he would like to have an open space
committee make recommendations regarding open space acquisition.
City Manager Ray Patchett stated that he could provide documentation regarding
our funding for open space for grant or foundations applications.
In response to the Council/Board/Commission request, Director of Planning
Michael Holzmiller described the history of the standards of the Growth
Management Plan and preservation of open space. He stated that preserving
open space and development go hand in hand. He acknowledged that in 1992
Carlsbad was the first city in the State of California to voluntarily develop a
Habitat Management Plan (HMP). Regarding the continued preservation of open
space, Mr. Holzmiller emphasized that it is critical for the HMP to be a.pproved.
In response to the Council/Board/Commission inquiry, Director of Housing and
Redevelopment Debbie Fountain spoke regarding the second Redevelopment
area. She stated that there are plans for more public amenities in this area. She
also stated that the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard would help create more
public space.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of June 15, 2004 was adjourned at
8:49 p.m.
AlNE M. WOOD, CMC