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The Mayor called the special meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. All Council Members were
present as were the City Manager and the City Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
March 16, 2005
11 :00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1635 FARADAY, ROOM 173A
The Mayor called for Council reports. Mayor Pro Tem Hall reported on the SANDAG
Board of Directors affairs and its focus on Housing Element updates and the allocation
of residential units to cities within the County of San Diego and the County itself. The
Board selected alternative 1A with an amendment and a committee has been formed to
determine the necessary follow up actions.
The Mayor reported his interest in the transportation subcommittee of the SANDAG
Board of Directors. The subcommittee will be composed of mayors from the member
cities.
Council Member Kulchin reported on EWA affairs and on the progress on the south
parcel of the Encina Wastewater Authority, which is proposed to be leased for private
purposes.
Council Member Packard reported on the League of California Cities San Diego
Division activities and that the League will work to expand its influence on legislation
this term.
The City Manager reported on the League’s interest in affordable housing legislation
including the reallocation of taxes as a possible incentive.
The Mayor reported as the Chamber of Commerce liaison on the potential business
improvement district. This matter will be on the Council’s regular meeting agenda for
next week, March 22, 2005. The Mayor further reported on the Metropolitan Water
District Board of Directors activities including the ongoing selection process of a new
general manager. He reported that the Metropolitan Water District as well as other
water districts and special districts are seeking legislative protection of reserves.
The Mayor then called for a discussion and updated the state of the local emergency
declared by the City Council on March 15, 2005. The City Manager reported on this
issue including updates on the Marbella Condominiums and stated that green tags had
been posted allowing some residents to reoccupy their units. There remained eight
residential units that are red tagged. He updated the Council on the Agua Duke
landslide, which extends to both public and private areas that need to be protected.
The scope of possible repairs and the costs are unknown but the range of estimates is
from $200,000 to $500,000 to $1,000,000.
There were no comments from the Planning Commission regarding development
processing, procedures and other land use issues.
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.
He reported that the private sector can seek funds under Proposition 50 for desalination
purposes. He further reported that the CWA Board of Directors has expressed a desire
to reach an agreement with the City for the proposed desalination project next week.
Council Member Packard reported on city/school committee affairs and reported that
there is no business to be transacted at this time and that there is no meeting
scheduled.
Council Member Sigafoose reported on North County Transit District Board of Directors
affairs and Mayor Pro Tem Hall inquired whether or not the Board of Directors had an
estimate of the additional costs of the Sprinter project as a result of construction delays
due to litigation and other matters. Council Member Sigafoose said the Board did not
have an estimate at this time and reported on progress for the Sprinter development.
The Mayor then called on the City Manager for a review of the Goal and Major Project
Tracking Report and an update discussion of the Council goal setting process and for a
discussion of the capacity and effectiveness in the delivery of City processes and
services. The City Manager reported on the upcoming 20th Anniversary of the Carlsbad
5000.
The Mayor then called for a working lunch and Mayor Pro Tem Hall continued with a
discussion of feedback, communications or correspondence on issues for the good of
the community, including directions to the City Manager or City Attorney for the
scheduling of items for future agendas, workshops or study sessions. The City Attorney
reported that the recreational vehicle issue, which the Council requested at a prior
workshop, will be scheduled for the April City Council workshop.
The Mayor called for public comment and there being none, he thanked all for their full
and complete attention and participation and adjourned the special meeting at 12:30
p.m.
es ectfully submitted,
LRk 'ROMLD R. BALL
City Attorney as Clerk Pro Tem
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