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JOINT MEETING OF: THE CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL, CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Joint Special
Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 21,2005
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Present :
Absent:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:20
p.m.
Council/Board/Commission Members Lewis, Hall, Kulchin,
Packard, Sigafoose
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. AB #18,176 - 2005-2006 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGETS.
The staff report was presented by Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director, David Barnum,
Finance Manager, and Steven Jantz, Associate Engineer. The presentation included a
general overview of the budgets, programs, major projects, rate and fee increases, and
program options. (Presentation included a Power Point presentation, which is on file in
the City Clerk’s Office.)
Finance Director Hildabrand presented a summary of the operating and capital budgets
and the long-term plan for keeping the budgets balanced and maintaining current
service levels. Ms. Hildabrand reviewed the projected General Fund Revenues,
including property taxes, sales taxes and transient occupancy taxes, which are
estimated to be $104.8 million. She also reviewed the proposed General Fund budget
requests of $96.5 million and projected surplus of $8.3 million.
Ms. Hildabrand reviewed the requirements of the Gann Spending Limit, as well as the
City’s Proposition “H” $1 million spending limitation. She also reviewed the projects
authorized by City Measures Propositions “G” and “C”, as follows:
0 Proposition “G” - 2 Golf Courses, Multi-Court Tennis Complex, 2 Multi-Purpose
Fields, Enclosed Soccer Field
0 Proposition “C” - Pool Complex, Trails Linkages and Open Space, CityISafety
Training Center, Cannon Road East
Finance Manager David Barnum reviewed the new services and positions included in
the 2005-2006 Operating Budget as follows:
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New Facilities - Addition of 6 Positions due to the opening of Aviara,
Hidden Canyon and Pine Parks, and the Recycled Water Facility (at
Encina site)
Public Safety - Addition of 2 Corporals, One Crime Analyst, and 3.42
new hourly FTE school crossing guards. (Crossing guards will replace
employees hired through temporary agency.)
Public Works - Conversion of 7.59 hourly employees to 4 full time (FTE)
employees
Customer Service - Proposed Top Quality Service initiatives include the
Library's Marketplace Service Approach, Community Development's
Development Process Review (DPR), and design of enhanced Customer
Service Program
Volunteer Services - Addition of Internet Page, outreach campaign, and
enhanced use of Volunteers
Cable TV Franchise - Renegotiation of the Cable TV Franchise to provide
enhanced services and revenue
Business Improvement District - Possible establishment of a Business
Improvement District to fund tourism promotion services
Associate Engineer Steven Jantz reviewed the following major projects included in the
Capital Improvement Program:
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Fire Station #6 Relocation - Construction of new facility on Rancho Santa
Fe Road to replace the temporary facility
City/Safety Training Facilities - Design of Police shooting range and
evidence storage facility, Fire Administration Building and two and four
story building props, and Employee training facility
Library Learning Center - Remodel of existing facility to accommodate the
relocation of the Adult Learning Program, Centro de lnformacion and
Head Start Program
Golf Course - Grading and construction of the municipal golf course
Alga Norte Park - Construction of park ballfields, picnic areas, tot lots,
skate park, dog park, and Aquatic Complex
Lake Calavera Trails - Construction of 5 miles of trails, trailhead, parking,
bike racks and restrooms
Senior Center Expansion - 1'' floor improvements include expansion of
the exercise room, art room, TV room, game room, multi-purpose room,
health screening room and computer room. 2"d floor improvements will
provide additional office space for Recreation personnel
Sewer Improvements - Improvements include expansion of Encina Water
Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) Phase 5, Vista/Carlsbad interceptor
sewer, North Agua Hedionda interceptor, and Buena interceptor
Drainage Facilities - Replacement of drainage facilities in La Costa
Avenue, Highland Drive, and Cynthia Lane
Water Facilities - Replacement of water pipelines in Cannon Road East,
El Camino Real, and College Avenue
Street Projects - Improvements include pavement management program,
improvements to El Camino ReaVFaraday, College Avenue Reach A,
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Cannon Road Reach 4A, Poinsettia Lane, and Carlsbad Boulevard/State
Street near Buena Vista Lagoon
Finance Manager Barnum reviewed the following proposed rate and fee increases:
Sewer - 4% increase in Residential and Commercial rates
Solid Waste - 6% increase in Residential rates and 7% increase in Commercial
rates
Ambulance - 20% increase to base fee and 8% increase to treat and release fee
0 Development - 10% increase to development related fees
Mr. Barnum also reviewed other proposed fee increases, including development related
and general City fees.
Mr. Barnum and Ms. Hildabrand then reviewed the following Program Options:
Poinsettia Tennis Courts Expansion - Build 3 courts, 7 courk, or the entire
tennis complex
Boys & Girls Club Funding Request - Require the Club to request funding
through the Community Activities Grants process, fund the request (determine
how much, for what), or do not fund the request
Fly Friendly Program - Do not contribute funding but commit to providing a link
on the City’s website, contribute a one-time $1,500 contribution to the program,
or contribute to the program on an ongoing basis
Fire Department Aerial Apparatus - Authorize purchase of the aerial apparatus
(approximately $850,000), or authorize the purchase of a fire engine
(approximately $41 5,000) to replace fire engine F399
Tourism Promotion:
1. CCVB - Contract for the same amount and terms as 2004-05 contract
with a clause to reduce amounts received under the Business
Improvement District (BID) and cancelable with 30 day notice, contract for
a lesser amount, or do not contract with CCVB
2. SD North - Contract for the same amount and terms as 2004-05 contract
with a clause to reduce amounts received under the Business
Improvement District (BID) and cancelable with 30 day notice, contract for
a lesser amount, or do not contract with SD North
Trail Maintenance - Add one full time Maintenance Worker to bring staffing for
city-wide trails maintenance to 1.50 FTE plus maintenance costs, convert
existing part time position to full time (FTE) and fund maintenance and
operations costs, keep staffing (.5 FTE) at current level and provide funding for
the increased maintenance and operations costs, or provide no funding for trail
mai n tena n ce
Solid Waste Program Enhancements - Addition of curbside Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection, backyard composting program, or Special
Collection Event for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste. Fund
all of the enhanced programs, fund selected enhancements, or do not fund solid
waste enhancements.
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Mr. Barnum also reviewed the following other requests for funding:
Artwork for banners in the Village area
0 $15,000 for Seasonal Banners (CVBA)
0 $400,000 for Section 8 Program funding (Housing Commission)
Mayor Pro-TemNice-PresidenWice-Chair Hall asked staff to explain the reasons for
the increase in sewer rates.
Finance Director Hildabrand reported that the increase is due to the increase in the cost
that Encina charges the City for processing waste. She also noted that the City’s costs
have also increased due to increases in the costs of services, supplies, and personnel
related expenses.
Council/Board/Commission Member Kulchin noted that Encina’s costs have risen due
to increases in energy and hauling costs, and the costs for two additional personnel
needed to operate the recycled water plant.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis announced that he had watched the previous budget
meetings and testimony, and is qualified to participate in action on the budget.
MayorlPresidentlChair Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 652 p.m., and
asked if anyone wished to speak.
Jackie Stone, 2065 Avenue of the Trees, Carlsbad, President of the League of Women
Voters North Coast spoke regarding funding for HUD rental assistance. She stated that
the League is in favor of the City providing $400,000, for one year only, to replace
funding cut from the rental assistance program, by the Housing & Urban Development
Department.
Jeffrey Lee, 4335 Trieste Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of the proposed budget and
the aquatic complex. Mr. Lee specifically spoke in support of the inclusion of the
therapy pool, which will be used by citizens of all ages with physical disabilities.
Spencer Rodman, 3535 Simsbury Court, Carlsbad, thanked the Council for including
the pool complex in the budget and inquired regarding the timeline for it’s completion.
Doren Curtiss, 6568 Shearwaters Drive, Carlsbad, spoke regarding the Poinsettia Park
tennis court options. Mr. Curtis requested that Council support either the addition of
seven tennis courts to the park, or the construction of a tennis complex that would
include the seven additional courts, one center court, and clubhouse.
Renee Huston, 540 Anchor Way, Carlsbad, spoke in support of the purchase of
additional open space by the City. Ms. Huston also inquired regarding establishment of
an Open Space Committee.
Mike Holtzman, 14026 Donart Drive, Poway, addressed Council in support of the
aquatic facility. He stated that he has worked with the cities of Vista and Morgan Hill on
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similar facilities. He urged the Council to include all of the proposed features to ensure
that the aquatic facility will be profitable.
David Bentley, 7449 Magellan Street, Carlsbad, an applicant for properties in LFMP
Zone 15, addressed Council. Mr. Bentley requested that all taxes and fees be kept as
low and as equitable as possible. He requested that funding priorities be re-examined,
and that critical infrastructure, such as the Zone 15 (Rancho Carlsbad) flood control
channel, El Camino Real widening, and Palomar Airport Road bridge widening projects,
be fully funded. Mr. Bentley also suggested that the city’s taxpayers be given the
opportunity to review their previous decision on the golf course project.
Mary Ann Viney, 2891 Brentwood Court, Carlsbad, inquired regarding the amount of
funding that is available for the purchase of open space, and why the funds have not
been spent yet.
Dennis Villavicencio, 191 Cherry Street, Carlsbad, spoke regarding the importance of
open space and the need to make it a priority. He stated that provision of additional
facilities should be balanced with the need for additional open space.
Liz Kruidenier, 3005 Cadencia Street, Carlsbad, requested that Council provide
$400,000 for the Section 8 rental assistance program to replace the funding that is
being cut by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She also spoke in
support of the importance of additional open space, and asked that the trails and open
space that was approved by Proposition “C” be provided.
Ron Sipiora, 3372 Calle Santiago, Carlsbad, CEO of the Carlsbad Boys & Girls Club,
spoke in support of the club project and their funding request. He thanked the
community for stepping up to contribute to the project and thanked the Council for
whatever support is provided to the project.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor/President/Chair Lewis closed the public
hearing at 7:23 p.m.
RECESS:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis declared a recess at 7:24 p.m. The CounciVBoardl
Commission reconvened at 7:30 p.m., with five members present.
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In response to inquiry from Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall, Municipal
Projects Manager John Cahill stated that the pool construction will take approximately
eighteen months, and that the project is expected to open in the fall of 2007.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis expressed concerns regarding the proposed lazy river and
the location of the skate park near the pool complex.
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Associate Engineer Steve Jantz responded to the question of the funding of the El
Camino Real widening project. He explained that the project covers the portion of El
Camino Real between Cassia Road and Camino Vida Roble. He noted that there is
currently no development to tie to this project, so it becomes an unfunded project. Mr.
Jantz explained that the Palomar Airport Road bridge-widening project will be located
west of 1-5, at the intersection with Carlsbad Boulevard, in the South Carlsbad
Redevelopment Area. Mr. Jantz noted that the Redevelopment District does not
currently have funds for this project, so it is also unfunded at this time.
Finance Director Lisa Hildabrand explained that property taxes generated in the South
Carlsbad Redevelopment Area could be used to fund the bridge-widening project.
In response to inquiry, Community Development Director Sandra Holder reported that,
prior to 1986, the City’s general plan required 25% preservation of open space. She
noted that after that time, adoption of the Growth Management Plan and Habitat
Management Plan have required 40% preservation of open space. Ms. Holder
explained that most of the 10,000 acres of open space has been acquired by
development exaction, not purchase.
POINTSETTIA PARK TENNIS COURTS:
By consensus, CounciI/Board/Commission concurred with Option #3 amending the CIP
to appropriate $1 million from the Public Facilities Fee fund to construct seven tennis
courts.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FUNDING:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis and Council/Board/Commission Member Kulchin left the
dais at 7:38 p.m. stating possible conflicts of interest regarding this matter.
ACTION: On motion by Council/Board/Commission Member Packard, it was
determined that the City’s Operating Budget be amended to
appropriate $500,000 from the General Fund for the Boys & Girls
Club Bressi Ranch Facility, to be used for fixtures, furniture, or
equipment, as well as capital campaign management, subject to
approval of an Agreement which will be returned for action.
AYES: Hall, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lewis, Kulchin
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis and Council/Board/Commission Member Kulchin returned
to the dais at 7:45 p.m.
AQUATICS COMPLEX:
By consensus, Council/Board/Commission concurred that the Aquatics Complex should
include a 50 meter pool with 12 instructional lanes.
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By consensus, Council/Board/Commission concurred that the Aquatics Complex should
include a therapy pool.
Council/Board/Commission discussed whether the Aquatics Complex should include
play areas with the lazy river. Council/Board/Commission Members Packard and
Kulchin favored inclusion of the lazy river and play area. Mayor/President/Chair Lewis,
and Council/Board/Commission Members Hall and Sigafoose did not.
Council/Board/Commission discussed the inclusion of the childrens’ play area and
slides, and the revision of the design to allow for future addition of the lazy river to the
pool area. Council/Board/Commission Members Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
favored this proposal. Mayor/President/Chair Lewis did not.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis and Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall both
expressed concerns regarding the proposed location of the skate park and dog park
near the pool area. Staff explained that the design issues would be returned for
discussion and consideration at a later date.
GOLF COURSE:
Council/Board/Commission discussed the inclusion of funding in the 2005-06 Capital
Improvement Program for construction of the 18 hole golf course and club house
facilities.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis, Mayor Pro TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall, and
Council/Board/Commission Members Packard and Kulchin favored the appropriation of
funds for the golf course construction. Council/Board/Commission Member Sigafoose
did not favor the appropriation, stating that she believes that priorities should be re-
evaluated and that the citizens should be given the opportunity to vote again regarding
the golf course.
FLY FRIENDLY PROGRAM:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis, Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall, and
Council/Board/Commission Member Kulchin favored Option #3, appropriating a one-
time payment of $1,500 from the general fund and provide a link to the County’s Fly
Friendly web site. Council/Board/Commission Members Packard and Sigafoose did
not favor the appropriation of funds, but did favor the web site link.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL APPARATUS:
By consensus, CounciVBoardlComrnission supported Option #I, appropriating
$415,000 from the vehicle replacement fund and transferring $410,000 from the
general fund to replace one fire engine with a Quint ladder truck, at an approximate
cost of $825,000.
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TOURISM PROMOTION:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis referenced a letter that was received from the Carlsbad
Convention and visitors requesting that the matter be continued. (Copy of the letter is
on file in the City Clerk’s Office)
By consensus, the Council/Board/Commission directed staff to return with documents
to extend the provisions of the existing contracts with the Carlsbad Convention &
Visitor’s Bureau and the San Diego North Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for a period
of sixty days.
Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall requested that the same methods be
used to verify the numbers associated both contracts to ensure parity.
CITYWIDE TRAILS PROGRAM:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis and Council/Board/Commission Members Kulchin and
Sigafoose favored Option #I, to provide the funding for the addition of one full-time
maintenance worker and for maintenance and operation costs for a total cost of
$88,717. Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall and
Council/Board/Commission Member Packard favored Option #3, to provide funding for
the maintenance and operation increases, and suggested contracting out the services.
The Council/Board/Commission also requested that staff look into the formation of a
special district for maintenance.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS:
By consensus, the Council/Board/Commission supported Option #I , to appropriate
$166,800 from the solid waste fund in support of the following programs: 1.) curbside
hazardous waste collection at a cost of $74,800; 2.) backyard cornposting at a cost of
$22,000; and 3.) special collection events at a cost of $70,000.
BANNERS FOR VILLAGE AREA:
By consensus, the Council/Board/Commission directed that the requests for artwork for
banners in the Village Area and for seasonal banners be returned to staff for a report.
SECTION 8 FUNDING:
Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall and Council/Board/Commission
Members Kulchin, Packard, and Sigafoose did not support funding the program with city
funds, stating that the program is a federal responsibility. Mayor/President/C hair Lewis
expressed support for providing one-time funding of $400,000 to replace the funding cut
by the Department of Housing & Urban Development.
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Mayor/President/Chair Lewis requested that staff respond to the inquiry regarding
funding for Proposition C projects. Finance Director Lisa Hildabrand explained that a
total of $35 million had been set aside for these projects by the Council. She stated
there is approximately $23 million dollars available for projects, other than the swim
complex and the city safety training facility.
In response to inquiry from Council/Board/Commission Member Packard regarding the
unfunded status of the flood control projects, Deputy City Engineer David Hauser
explained that staff needs to get to a certain stage on these projects before they can
accurately determine the costs. He noted that, in addition to property acquisition and
relocation costs, the projects would have significant environmental costs. Mr. Hauser
stated that staff is not able to estimate the costs for budget purposes at this time. He
noted that as the planning process and environmental investigations proceed, and the
additional information is known, staff will return to request funding to carry these
projects forward.
In response to inquiry from Council/Board/Commission Member Kulchin regarding
drainage issues at Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home Park, Mr. Hauser stated that the
matter is a top priority. He noted that staff has completed and issued the Request for
Proposals to hire consultants to work on the design and environmental work related to
the Channel Dredging project. Mr. Hauser also reported that staff has continued to
work with the developer on the 84” storm drain diversion project, and has also worked
with Mr. Bentley of the Cantarini/Holly Springs development on issues related to moving
forward with the Basin BJ project.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro-TemNice PresidenWice Chair Hall, the
Council/Board/Commission adopted the following:
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 96, adopting the Final
Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year
2005-06 for the city of Carlsbad and establishing controls on
changes in appropriations for the various funds, and approving a
net reduction to and appropriation transfers between Encina
projects in the current fiscal year, subject to incorporation of the
funding for the program options referenced above; and
Board adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1247, adopting the Final
Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District for fiscal year 2005-06; and
Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 399, approving the Final
Operating Budget of the Redevelopment Agency and Housing
Authority for fiscal year 2005-06; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 97, establishing the
2005-06 appropriation limit as required by Article XlllB of the
California State Constitution and State Law; and
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Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2005-1 98, adopting changes
to the City of Carlsbad Master Fee Schedule.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of June 21, 2005, was adjourned at 8:21
p.m.
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City CierWSecretary to the Board
Karen R. Kundtz
Assistant City ClerWSecretary to the Board