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SPECIAL MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 16,2004
TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
1 1 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. 1635 FARADAY, ROOM 173A
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. Mayor Pro Tern Finnila and
Council Members Kulchin and Packard were present. Council Member Hall was
absent. The City Manager and the City Attorney were also present.
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 related water issues.
Administrative Services Director Elliott joined the discussion. Poseidon will continue
talks with the Council sub-committee on desalination issues and Mr. Elliott updated the
Council on the progress of those discussions.
The Mayor then called on Mayor Pro Tem Finnila 'for a discussion of feedback,
communications or correspondence of issues for the good of the community and
inquired about the issues of development monitoring and acquisition of open space.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of potential commercial and residential or other
uses and opportunities for public/private cooperation of existing or proposed regional or
local shopping centers. Community Development Director Holder and Economic
Development Manager Haas joined the discussion and introduced the item. Ms. Haas
presented potential uses in regional shopping centers which included entertainment,
residential and other urban uses and venues. Ms. Haas explained industry trends
toward co-creating the vision of mixed-uses including government participation in that
vision. This would be particularly important when the City has an ownership interest in
a parking facility at a regional shopping center. Ms. Haas presented some concepts for
a vision for future development for shopping centers including retail, residential,
entertainment, and parking venues and structures. Mr. Elliott discussed potential
financing considerations.
The Mayor called for a working lunch at 12:lO p.m. and called for a discussion of
Council efficiency and effectiveness including impact of regional assignments with
regard to other Council Members, decision and policy making, serving the community
and effective methods of feedback.
The Mayor then called on the City Manager for a discussion of the goal and major
project tracking report and an update of the Council goal setting process and discussion
of the capacity and effectiveness in the delivery of City processes and services.
The City Manager presented the Community Development strategic plan which will be
further presented at a regular Council meeting. A copy of the report is on file in the City
Manager's office.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of feedback, communications or correspondence
on issues for the good of the community including directions to the City Manager or City
Attorney, as appropriate, for the scheduling of items for future agendas, workshops or
study sessions. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila expressed a desire to discuss the
comprehensive land use strategy for the properties east of Interstate 5, south of Cannon
Road, north of Palomar Airport Road and west of Faraday Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem
Finnila also expressed a desire to schedule the Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan for
a future agenda. The City Manager acknowledged these requests and will have them
scheduled for future City Council discussion.
The Mayor explained the state of the City event which will be scheduled for August
2004 and asked for input for potential items for inclusion in that event which included
budget considerations, cable TV franchise renewal considerations, volunteerism
opportunities, the Carlsbad Citizens Academy, including opportunities for public
participation including the City Stuff program and kids participation.
The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, the Mayor all for their full and
complete participation and adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m.
'RONXD R. BALL
City Attorney as Clerk Pro Tem
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