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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING: June 7,2005
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Hall called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present:
Absent: Lewis.
Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Mayor Pro Tem Hall offered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Boy Scout Troop #706 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, minutes of the following meeting were
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held May IO, 2005. (Lewis - Absent)
PRESENTATIONS:
Diana Aaron, Executive Director of the Kids are Worth a Million Program, came forward
to address Council. Ms. Aaron briefly explained the unique collaboration between the
Communities Alive in Nature Program and the students of Jefferson and Calavera
Elementary Schools.
Mayor Pro Tem Hall presented a Proclamation to Carol VanVooren, Principal of
Jefferson Elementary School and to Devin Vodicka, Principal of Calavera Elementary
School in recognition of Watershed Awareness Month and also in recognition of the
Communities Alive in Nature Program.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I , and #3 through #I9 as
follows:
- AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose -
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WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #I 8,137 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 64, accepting donations from local
businesses in support of the Recreation Department Youth Basketball Program.
2. AB #18,138 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
Council continued this item to the June 14, 2005 Council Meeting.
3. AB #18,139 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-166, accepting a donation from Astec
Power for the Police Department’s Juvenile Justice Program.
4. AB #18,140 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the report from the City’s Treasurer on the status of the City’s
investment portfolio as of April 30, 2005.
5. AB #18,141- PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 3380 MADISON STREET- APN
204-093-09.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-167, authorizing the City Manager to
execute all final escrow documents associated with the purchase of property
located at 3380 Madison Street, Carlsbad, CA. APN 204-093-09, from Andrew L.
Ayala, and appropriating funds for the purchase.
6. AB #18,142 - RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 68, approving ratification of
Amendment No. 2 to extend and amend the agreement for custodial
maintenance services with The Business Cleaning Company Inc.
7. AB #18,143 -APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
CLAIM OF THOMAS GALLOWAY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-169, approving the settlement of the
Workers’ Compensation Claim of Thomas Galloway, and authorizing payment.
8. AB #18,144 -ACCEPTANCE OF NEW MODULAR BUILDING AT THE PARKS
YARD - CONTRACT NO. PKS 04-02.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 70, accepting the installation of the
New Modular Building at the Parks Yard as complete, and directing the City
Clerk to record the Notice Of Completion.
9. AB #18.145 -APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR CT 04-16, LA COSTA GREENS
NEIGHBORHOOD 1.06.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-171 , approving the final map for CT
04-1 6, La Costa Greens Neighborhood 1.06, and authorizing the City Clerk to
process the final map for recordation.
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AB #18,146 - FIRST AMENDMENT IN 2005 TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND
THE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 72, approving the first amendment in
2005 to the Land Use Element of the General Plan consisting of four projects
(Kelly Corporate Center - GPA 04-09, Vista La Costa - GPA 04-14, North Coast
Calvary Chapel - GPA 04-16, and Residential Density Clarification - GPA 04-
21), and the first amendment in 2005 to the Open Space and Conservation
Element of the General Plan consisting of two projects (Kelly Corporate Center -
GPA 04-09, and North Coast Calvary Chapel - GPA 04-16).
AB #18,147 -APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS ON EL
CAMINO REAL - PROJECT NOS. 3446 AND 3887-H.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-173, appropriating funds for pavement
repairs on El Camino Real as part of Domestic and Recycled Water Mains,
Project Nos. 3446 and 3887-H.
AB #18,148 -AWARD OF PACKAGE “B” CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
3809-2.
THE NORTH BATIQUITOS LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 74, accepting the bids and awarding
a construction contract to Value Engineering, Inc., for the North Batiquitos Lift
Station Improvements, Package “6” and appropriating funds.
AB #18.149 -AMENDING JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 75, adding the Maintenance Aide
classification and amending the existing Construction Inspector I,II and
Storekeeper classifications, and amending the salary schedule for general
employees.
AB #18,150 -APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF TRUCKS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-176, approving the purchase of four
Ford Rangers, two Ford F-250 trucks, and one Ford F-550 truck from Raceway
Ford.
AB #18.151 -ACCEPTANCE OF 2003/04 STREET SEALING PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. 3667-8.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-177, accepting the street
improvement work for the 2003/04 Street Sealing Project, Project No. 3667-8, as
complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
AB #18,152 -AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE
CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT GRANT FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-178, authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute, all necessary forms for the purpose of securing payments
and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in Section 14581
(a)(4)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction
Act, and appropriating the funds to the Solid Waste Fund.
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17. AB #18,153 -APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR CT 04-15, LA COSTA GREENS
NEIGHBORHOOD 1.04/1.07.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-179, approving the final map for CT
04-16, La Costa Greens Neighborhood 1.04/1.07, and authorizing the City Clerk
to process the final map for recordation.
18. AB #18.154 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-180, declaring a continued state of
local emergency and authorizing staff to seek reimbursement from state and
federal agencies.
19. AB #18,155 -APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR UNDERGROUNDING OF
EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES FOR RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD
NORTH, PHASE 2, PROJECT NO. 3907.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 81 , appropriating funds and
approving agreements with San Diego Electric ti Gas Co. (SDG&E) and Pacific
Bell Telephone Co. (SBC) for undergrounding of existing overhead utility lines for
Rancho Santa Fe Road North, Phase 2, Project No. 3907.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
20. AB #18,156 -AMENDMENT TO SECTION 20.44.040 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-757, amending Section 20.44.040 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code revising the population per dwelling unit
in the Parkland Dedication Formula Table.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
21. AB #I 8.157 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON PORTIONS
OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-756, amending Title 10 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code by designating No Parking from 11:OO p.m. to 500
a.m. on a portion of Carlsbad Boulevard and to amend the existing
time designations that restrict parking at night at various other
locations on Carlsbad Boulevard.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Gary Nessim, 2987 Highland Drive, representing the Carlsbad Business and Merchants
Association, came forward to address Council. Mr. Nessim informed Council that the
Association is working on a project to provide individual banners created by artists for
the downtown village area. Mr. Nessim stated that the Association is not asking for any
additional funding for the project beyond what is normally set aside for banners for the
Village.
Mr. Nessim provided color photos and a memo (on file in the office of the City Clerk) to
Council regarding the banners.
Ruth Lewis, 2001 Avenue of the Trees came forward to address Council. Ms. Lewis
expressed concerns relating to the lack of a mixed-paper recycling program in
Carlsbad.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD.
Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
and Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 6:22 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three
Council Members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT BOARD.
Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District at 623 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three Council Members present.
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ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Commission at 6:25 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three Council
Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Hall adjourned the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission at 6:25 with Mayor Pro Tem Hall and three Council Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
23. AB #18,159 - 2005-2006 OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP.
Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director and David Barnum, Finance Manager discussed the
upcoming budget calendar, the economic outlooklforecast and expenditures and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office).
Ms. Hildabrand explained the various budgets and their purposes. She also explained
the current economic outlook and the anticipated impacts of the State’s Budget on the
City’s revenues.
Police Chief Tom Zoll discussed various Public Safety programs included in the 2005-
2006 Operating Budget. Chief Zoll updated Council on the Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD) system and presented information pertaining to community policing.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford discussed regional fire efforts and the implementation of
videoconferencing technology.
Administrative Services Director Jim Elliott provided Council with information pertaining
to the Volunteer Program and the future utilization of the web for recruiting volunteers.
Mr. Elliott gave the web address as: www.mvvolunteerpaae.com/carlsbad.
Mr. Elliott also provided information regarding the City’s cable lV franchise, the
Business Improvement District (BID) and the Citywide Communications Plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Elliott explained that the
anticipated timeline of the BID.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder provided information regarding the
Community Engagement Program (CCPS), the Community Development Department
Strategic Plan, and the Rental Assistance Program (Section 8).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kulchin, Ms. Holder explained that a
reduction in federal government funding has resulted in a reduction to the Rental
Assistance Program. Ms. Holder also stated that there are 2000 people currently on
the Rental Assistance Program waiting list.
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Ms. Holder stated that the
Community Development department service audit should be completed by the end of
the budget year.
Library Director Cliff Lange presented information to Council regarding the marketplace
approach to library and the successful on-going TGIF Jazz in the Parks program.
Recreation Director Ken Price provided information to Council regarding three park
projects (Aviara, Hidden Canyon and Pine) scheduled to open in the upcoming fiscal
year and the amenities included in each park.
Mr. Price also spoke regarding the expansion of the recreation department‘s T.R.U.S.T.
program.
Public Works Director Lloyd Hubbs provided Council with an update on the Public
Works department. Mr. Hubbs reviewed information pertaining to the Maintenance
Assessment Program (MAP), park site improvements, the recycled water plant and
desalination.
RECESS:
Mayor Pro Tem Hall declared a recess at 8:14 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m.,
with four members present.
David Barnum, Finance Manager gave a brief overview of the other funds that comprise
the City’s Operating Budget which included the Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue
Funds, Internal Service Funds and Redevelopment Area Funds.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Ms. Hildabrand explained that the
expansion of Car Country Carlsbad was not figured into the forecast relating to Encina.
Ms. Hildabrand outlined the various recommended fee increases. The fees hi-lited
were:
0 Ambulance Fees
Development Related Service Fees
0 Park-In-Lieu Fees
Facility Fees
Mr. Barnum and Ms. Hildabrand reviewed various program requests for Council’s
review. The program requests and potential options were:
1. Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad - Request for $999,999
Options
o Direct Boys and Girls Club to request funding through the Community
Activity Grants process
o Fund the request outside of the process
o Contribute nothing at this time
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Housing and Redevelopment
Director Debbie Fountain explained that the new La Costa Boys and Girls Club would
not qualify for CDBG funding due to the fact the club would have to show that 70% of
the participants are considered low-income per HUD regulations.
2. Fly Friendly - Requesting $1,500 and a link for Fly Friendly on the City website
Options
o Decline any contribution at this time, but provide a link to Fly Friendly on
the City’s web site
o Contribute a one-time $1,500 payment to Fly Friendly
o Contribute a one-time $1,500 payment to Fly Friendly and provide a link to
the Fly Friendly program on the City’s web site
o Contribute $1,500 to the 05-06 Budget, provide a link to the Fly Friendly
website and include a similar amount in future budgets
3. Aerial Apparatus - Requesting purchase of a $825,000 Quint Aerial Apparatus
o Purchase and place in service in FY 2005-06 a 100-foot Quint Aerial
Apparatus
o Do not purchase a Quint at this time and purchase a fire engine costing
approximately $41 5,000 for the scheduled replacement of fire engine
F399.
Options
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Sigafoose, Chief Crawford stated that if
purchased the Quint would be housed at Fire Station No. 5.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Chief Crawford confirmed that
a ladder truck is considered a fundamental apparatus for the fire department.
4. Tourism Promotion Funding
0 Options
o Contract for same amounts as previous fiscal year
o Contract at a lesser amount
o Do not contract
. Carlsbad Convention & Visitor’s Bureau - $408,000 . San Diego North Convention & Visitor’s Bureau - $100,000
5. Trails Maintenance - Requesting One Maintenance Worker, Supplies, and Materials
Options
o Form a Special District
o Add one full-time employee plus materials
o Convert one part-time employee to full-time plus materials
o Add materials only
o Authorize no increases
6. Solid Waste Enhancements
Options
o Curbside hazardous waste collection
o Backyard composting
o Special Collection Event
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Ron Sipiora, CPO of the Boys and Girls Club, 3372 Calle Santiago, came forward to address Council. Mr. Sipiora reiterated the Boys and Girls Club position regarding their request for funding and their proposal of matching the funding four to one.
Council Member Kulchin stated Council had received a letter from John Mamaux (on
file in the office of the City Clerk) with suggestions regarding construction of the golf
course.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council accepted the
staff report and set the Public Hearing for June 21, 2005.
AYES: - NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis
Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Hall and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some
committees and sub-committees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper moti , the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2005 was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. /Y
LORRAINE M. W
City Clerk
Sheila Cobian
Deputy City Clerk