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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: December 12, 2006
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
Absent: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 3 was pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1, 2 and 4 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #18.831 - AMENDMENT OF SALARY SCHEDULE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-356. amending the Salary Schedule
for classifications represented by the Carlsbad City Employees' Association.
2. AB #18.832 - REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-357. authorizing a refund of business
license taxes to Electronic Online Systems International.
3. AB #18.833 - APPROVAL OF PURCHASE.
This item was pulled for discussion.
4. AB #18.834 - ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2006-359. making certain findings
regarding the collection and expenditure of developer fees and special taxes,
pursuant to Government Code Sections 50075, 66001 and 66006.
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM:
3. AB #18.833 - APPROVAL OF PURCHASE.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, requested that the Carlsbad Fire
Department initiate a Master Plan.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION O. 2006-358. authorizing the purchase of eight
police patrol sedans from Villa Ford.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION :
5. AB #18.836 - AMENDMENT OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Council Member Sigafoose left the dais at 6:04 p.m. due to a potential conflict of
interest.
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, requested clarification regarding the
need for the proposed Ordinance.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-824. amending Section 2.08.090 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code to exempt the Carlsbad Tourism
Business Improvement District (CTBID) Board of Directors from
being residents of the City of Carlsbad.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Sigafoose.
Council Member Sigafoose returned to the dais at 6:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A representative from Policewatch.org expressed concerns relating to police
accountability.
Ed Ruskowski, 4841 Hillside Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council on
behalf of the Carlsbad Aces girl's Softball team. Mr. Ruskowski thanked Council for
their sponsorship of the team in a National tournament held in August 2006.
Members from the team presented the Council with T-shirts and a framed team
photograph.
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Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms.
Levy spoke about the benefits of a Master Plan for the Carlsbad Fire Department.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
6. AB #18.837 - RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
NOVEMBER 7. 2006.
City Clerk Lorraine Wood gave an overview of the 2006 General Municipal Election
results, noting that Carlsbad had an 67% turnout of registered voters.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-361. declaring the results of the General
Municipal Election held November 7, 2006.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
City Attorney Ron Ball gave the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of Election
to Lorraine M. Wood, City Clerk.
Ms. Wood gave the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Election to:
• Harold "Mac" McSherry - City Treasurer
• Mark Packard - Council Member
• Matt Hall - Council Member
• Claude A. Lewis - Mayor
7. #18.838 - MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ELECTION AND CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council appointed Council Member
Ann Kulchin to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and confirmed that all
members of Council would retain their current Committee
Appointments as follows:
Sigafoose
Buena Vista Lagoon JPA
Carlsbad ConVis
City/School Committee
F.A.C.T. (Full Access and Coordinated Transportation Committee)
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
North County Transit District Board of Directors
North County Transit District Monitoring Committee
North County Transit District Governance Committee
North County Transit District Station Area Use Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee
SANDAG Board of Directors (alternate) (representing NCTD)
SANDAG Transportation Committee (alternate) (representing NCTD)
San Diego Consolidated Transportation Services Agency
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Packard
Buena Vista Lagoon JPA
City/School Committee
EFJPA
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority
League of California Cities - SD Division
League of California Cities Transportation, Communication & Public Works
Committee
• North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
Kulchin
American Coastal Coalition Board of Directors
American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Board of Directors
CalCoast Board of Directors
Carlsbad ConVis (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA)
North County Transit District (alternate)
*San Diego Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)
SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate)
*SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee
Hall
Chamber of Commerce Liaison
League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee
SANDAG Board of Directors
SANDAG Regional Planning Committee
Lewis
Chamber of Commerce Liaison
LAFCO Cities Advisory Committee
North County Mayors and Managers
SANDAG (1st alternate)
San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Lewis 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Clerk Lorraine Wood announced that Council Members have been invited to
attend, and may be participating in the following event:
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Holiday Event
Finnegan's
1814Marron Road
Carlsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2006 was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk