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MEETING OF : Carlsbad City Council (Special Meeting)
Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary
Olympic Hotel Resort and Spa
61 11 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California
DATE OF MEETING: July 26,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 12:30 p.m.
Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary met at 12:30 p.m. on July 26, 2004.
The meeting was held at the Olympic Hotel Resort and Spa, 61 11 El Camino Real,
Carlsbad, California. Mayor Lewis and Council Members Kulchin and Packard were in
attend a nce.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
A moment of inspiration, flag pledge, the singing of “God Bless America” and
introduction of visitors began the meeting.
New Hi-Noon member Mike Schumacher was inducted into the club.
CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Ted Owen gave a brief “Who am I”
speech.
Club announcements and introduction of those participating in the Youth Exchange
Program were next on the agenda.
Club “fines” were levied.
Mark Wyland, Assembly Member, 74‘h District, State of California, was the keynote
speaker. Mr. Wyland briefly addressed the local Transnet Tax, stating that he has no
position on this local issue.
Mr. Wyland spoke about the budget crisis in Sacramento by giving some background
and predicting the finalized budget passage in August. He stated that the Governor is
providing strong leadership in Sacramento. He also discussed the varying viewpoints
that have slowed down the budget process.
Mr. Wyland stated that the two main issues for the state’s future are the business
climate and education. Mr. Wyland discussed that many children in school do not get
the basic skills to succeed. He explained that business must grow in California to
provide jobs and the taxes to maintain our state.
Mr. Wyland fielded questions from the floor regarding the Governor’s effectiveness,
Worker’s Compensation, State Lobbyists, Special Interest Groups, Public Employee’s
Retirement and legal/illegal immigration. Mr. Wyland stated that citizens must maintain
July 26, 2004 Special Meeting Page 2 public awareness and public involvement in the State’s government. Mr. Wyland
stated that redistricting may also help the legislature.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Special Meeting of July 26, 2004, was adjourned at 1 :30 p.m.
‘ &OR$AINE M. WOOD
City lerk