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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: January 16, 2007
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
Absent: None.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Father Doran Stambaugh of St. Michael's By the Sea Church offered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, minutes of the following meetings were
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 19, 2006.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 19, 2006.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Retirement Proclamation to Randee Harlib in recognition of
her 25 years of service to the City of Carlsbad.
Mayor Lewis presented a Retirement Proclamation to Ardis Seidel in recognition of her
23 years of service to the City of Carlsbad.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 and 2 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
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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 #18.867 - ESTABLISH AND REVISE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-009. adopting the classification and
salaries for Special Projects Director and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator,
accepting the revised title for Gallery Curator, and amending the Management
Salary Structure and Conflict of Interest Code.
2. AB #18.868 - REPORTING OUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Council received the report on the terms and condition of the final judgment in
Jonathan Rivkin v. City of Carlsbad, et.al. GIN034061.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of a Master Plan for the
Carlsbad Fire Department.
Walter Pyper, 2320-I Via Clemente, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to the
Carlsbad Senior Center's policy on patron computer use.
Mayor Lewis suggested that Mr. Pyper write a letter to the Council outlining his
concerns relating to the computer use issues at the Senior Center.
PUBLIC HEARING:
This item was continued from the Council Meeting of December 19, 2006.
3. AB #18.850 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - ROMERIA. CP 06-01.
Council concurred to continue the item to the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday,
February 13, 2007 per a written request by the applicant (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment
Commission at 6:31 p.m. with five Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment
Commission and reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:51 p.m. with five Council Members
present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
4. AB #18.869 - AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 48.
Recreation Area Manager Mick Calarco presented the staff report. Mr. Calarco
reviewed the revisions proposed for Council Policy No. 48 "Naming Rights of Parks and
Municipal Facilities".
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-010. approving revisions to Council Policy
No. 48.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Sigafoose.
NOES: None.
5. AB #18.870 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM.
Administrative Services Director Jim Elliott and Senior Management Analyst Joe
Garuba presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in
the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Elliott explained that the purpose of an Environmental Resource Management
Team (ERMT) in Carlsbad is to allow a team of City personnel to focus on the following
areas:
• Stormwater
• Open Space / Habitat
• Energy
• Suitable Water Supply (desalination)
Mr. Garuba reviewed the fiscal impacts to the City as a result of the formation of the
ERMT. He asked that the Council consider approving the following funding requests
from the Council Contingency Fund:
• $50,000 for Stormwater Audit and Permit Compliance Review
• $50,000 for Energy and Power (Specialized consulting/legal services related to
energy and power markets, alternate energy sources, and Community Choice
Aggregation)
• $5,000 for Staff Education and Training
Mr. Garuba also requested approval for Carlsbad to join the California Climate Action
Registry.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for creation of the Energy Resource
Management Team.
David Lloyd, 7077 Surfbird Circle, Carlsbad, spoke in support of the Energy Resource
Management Team.
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Don Christiansen, 3715 Longview Drive, Carlsbad, also spoke in support of the Energy
Resource Management Team and encouraged the Council to approve the request.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-011. accepting the report regarding the
formation of the Carlsbad Environmental Resource Management
Team, approving membership in the California Climate Action
Registry, and authorizing the appropriation of $105,000 from the
Council's Contingency Account.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2007 was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk