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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-16; City Council; MinutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL WORKSHOP DATE OF MEETING: August 16, 2006 TIME OF MEETING: 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: Faradav Meeting Center The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:09 a.m. All Council Members were present. The City Manager and City Attorney were also present. The Mayor called for regional reports. Council Member Sigafoose explained that certain San Diego County transportation services have now become the responsibility of the Full Access and Coordinated Transportation Committee. Council Member Packard explained that the Encina Wastewater Authority Capital Improvement Committee is monitoring the administrative and chemical building for the Encina Wastewater and that construction of this public facility is on budget but behind schedule approximately eight months away from completion. The next phase of the Authority expansion will be phase V and the project is underway. Mayor Pro Tem Hall recommended that the EWA staff make a presentation to the City Council on the status of its improvements and Council Member Packard will make the request. The Mayor requested capacity information from EWA and Council Member Packard will also provide. Mayor Pro Tem Hall reported on a proposed regional transportation study for the state Highway 78 corridor in 2020 and 2030. The study will be undertaken by SANDAG with the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside and SANDAG sharing its costs. The Mayor reported on water issues at both the County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District. Member George Loveland will be the new chair and the Mayor will be the new vice-chair. The Mayor further explained that the Metropolitan Water District will be selecting a new chairperson. The Mayor then called for a discussion of the SANDAG Smart Growth Concept Map and local implementation. The City Manager suggested that this item be deferred to a future workshop. The Mayor called for a discussion of the performance audit of the development services review process for the City of Carlsbad by Citygate Associates, LLC. Community Development Director Holder introduced the item and called on consultants, David C. Deroos, President, Citygate and Pat Comarell, Project Manager, to present the report. Mr. Deroos gave an introduction to the report and turned it over to Ms. Comarell who summarized the most significant findings. (The report, dated April 26, 2006 is on file in the office of the City Clerk). Mayor Pro Tem Hall explained that after reading the report, and in his experience, this is a good process for all departments or functions within the City to participate in. The significant findings are summarized in a memorandum from the City Manager to the Mayor and City Council dated August 15, 2006 (on file in the office of the City Clerk). After a thorough discussion, the Council suggested further information be given to its members individually and then further considered at a Council workshop or future Council meeting. The Mayor emphasized the positive nature of the report. The Mayor called for a working lunch at 12:17pm. The Council continued the discussion of item No. 3 through lunch then the Mayor called for a discussion of the Foundation Naming Policy at 12:32 pm. Library Director Heather Pizzuto introduced the item and called on Mr. Jim Comstock, President of the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation. He explained that the Foundation has pledged to raise $1.5 million dollars toward the construction of the Library Learning Center. He introduced Janie Anderson, CFRE, Consulting Services, who explained the Foundations proposal and the importance of naming opportunities. The Council discussed the role of the Foundation in this process and Mr. Comstock explained that the funds obtained by the distribution of naming rights and any excess funds beyond the commitment would go to the Library Learning Center. The Foundation's eventual goal is to fund all of the maintenance and operations for the entire Carlsbad City Library System. The City Attorney explained that the Foundation's proposal can be considered at a future regular meeting of the City Council. Assistant City Manager Hildabrand explained that a proposed naming policy for all City facilities will be coming to the City Council at a meeting this fall. The Council expressed its desire to treat the Foundations request on an ad-hoc basis rather than wait for the proposed naming policy. The Mayor called for public comment. Shelley Carron addressed the smart growth issue and the Sherman properties acquisition. She explained that private non-profit non-governmental organizations have raised approximately $8 million toward the purchase and need to obtain approximately $1.5 million more to complete the acquisition. The Mayor then indicated that the smart growth discussion would be placed on the next Council Workshop. The City Manager distributed "The City of Carlsbad Project and Initiatives" and the Mayor thanked all for their thorough and complete participation and adjourned the Special Meeting at 12:59pm. fully Submitted, RONALD R. BALL City Attorney as Clerk Pro Tem rn