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Home My WebLink About2007-03-27; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: March 27, 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 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. Absent: None. PRESENTATIONS: A representative from Elite Racing came forward to express appreciation for Council's support of the Carlsbad 5000 scheduled for Sunday, April 1, 2007. Mayor Lewis presented a Retirement Proclamation to Kathleen Ragland in recognition of her 17 years of service to the City of Carlsbad. Sister City Committee Chairperson Jacquie Thye introduced members of the Sister City Futtsu, Japan Homestay Delegation and their Carlsbad host families. .Ms. Kayobi, of the delegation, thanked the Council for their hospitality on behalf of the Mayor of Futtsu, Japan. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 2 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item No. 1: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #18,942 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-064. accepting the construction of the North Batiquitos Lift Station Improvements, Package B Project No. 3809-2, as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. March 27, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #18.943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. This item was pulled for[ discussion. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 2. AB #18.943 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, expressed concerns relating to Carlsbad's ability to respond to emergency situations. Ms. Levy requested that the Carlsbad Fire Department create a Fire Department Master Plan. Mayor Lewis requested that an agenda item be placed on a future agenda to outline the current Fire Department staffing and equipment needs. City Manager Ray Patchett explained that city emergency services consist of a joint effort by not only the Fire Department, but also the Public Works and Police Departments. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-065. declaring a continued state of local emergency due to torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005, and requesting assistance and concurrence from the Office of Emergency Services. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, suggested that the city-owned building formerly known as the Farmers Insurance building, be sold and the funds from the sale be used to build Community Centers. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 3. AB #18.944 - VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT. Volunteer Coordinator Sue Irey presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ms. Irey provided the Council with a fact card (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) containing the following volunteer information: • A total of 1,282 volunteers donated 52,697 hours for a value of $1,109,798.82 • 48% of the City's volunteers are recruited through internet resources • 92% of the City's volunteers rated their volunteer experience as "Good" or "Excellent" • For the last fiscal year, the volunteer program had a 403.8% return on the City's investment March 27, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-066. accepting the Volunteer Program Annual Report for fiscal year 2005-2006. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. NOES: None. 4. AB #18.945 - 2004-2005 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ANNUAL REPORT. Senior Planner Mike Grim presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Grim gave a brief overview of the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and the purpose of the First Annual Report. Mr. Grim explained that the First Annual Report contains the following: • Background information on the HMP and baseline conditions • Status of HMP Implementing Agreement tasks • All HMP activities through October 2005 • Description of preserve management and monitoring on existing preserves Mr. Grim also reported that the Second Annual Report will cover all HMP activities through December 2006. He also stated that funding for the Preserve Manager is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget. Mr. Grim stated that he had received a letter dated March 15, 2007 from Diane Nygaard, written on behalf of Preserve Calavera (on file in the Office of the City Clerk), outlining various concerns related to the completeness of the First Annual Report. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Grim explained the method for determining the amount of Open Space currently in the City. Diane Nygaard, 5020 Nighthawk Way, Oceanside, representing Preserve Calavera, expressed concerns relating to the completeness of the HMP First Annual Report. Ms. Nygaard commented that, since approval of the Implementing Agreement with the Wildlife Agencies, the City has not funded the management of its natural lands and still does not have a land manager in place as required in the HMP. David Zoutendyk of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 6010 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. He commented that his Organization is very pleased with Carlsbad's continued efforts to implement the HMP. Mr. Zoutendyk further explained that since the City of Carlsbad has a completed HMP, the City has the ability to apply for Federal Grants to obtain lands for preservation. David Mayer of the California Department of Fish and Game, 4949 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, came forward to address Council. He explained that his agency had experienced staffing shortages and for a time had no staff covering the North San Diego County area. March 27, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Mayer stated that his agency is satisfied with the progress Carlsbad has made implementing the HMP. Council expressed their appreciation for staff's work on the HMP. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-067. accepting the 2004-2005 Habitat Management Plan Annual Report. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. NOES: None. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:17 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:21 p.m. with four members present. 5. AB #18.946 - PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT STATE OF EFFECTIVENESS REPORT. Members of the City's Performance Measurement Team presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Senior Management Analyst Joe Garuba reviewed how the City is performing in the following service areas: • Capital Improvement Projects • Code Enforcement • Housing and Redevelopment • Planning Senior Management Analyst Christine Ruess reviewed the City's Environmental Management Program and performance in the following service areas: • Sewer • Solid Waste • Storm Water Ms. Ruess explained that the City of Carlsbad strives to be an environmentally sensitive community by focusing on conservation. She also explained that the City has increased its public outreach program relating to the environmental management program. Mr. Garuba reviewed the City's Financial Health and performance in the following service areas: • Finance • Risk Management He stated that the City currently has an AA Bond Rating. Mr. Garuba also commented that the City is beginning to implement on-line utility billing. March 27, 2007 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Management Analyst Lolly Sangster reviewed the City's performance in the following areas: • Arts • Employee Training and Development • Library • Recreation and Park Planning • Trails and Open Space Fire Division Chief Chris Heiser presented the performance report for the following service areas: • Facilities • Fleet • Human Resources • Information Technology • Building • Fire • Police Senior Management Analyst Christine Ruess reviewed how the city is performing in the following service areas: • Transportation and Circulation • Street Maintenance • Traffic Engineering • Potable Water Delivery • Recycled Water Delivery In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain explained that the increase in sales tax collected in the Village area is a result of the location of new retail businesses in the area. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Chief Heiser confirmed that the City of Carlsbad monitors the number of times the Fire Department is called to respond to other jurisdictions. Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, requested that the Carlsbad Fire Department establish a Fire Master Plan. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council accepted the 2007 State of Effectiveness Report. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. NOES: None. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council concurred that an agenda item, to consider the appointment of a resident and registered voter of Carlsbad to fill the unexpired term of Council Member Norine Sigafoose, be placed on the agenda for the April 3, 2007 Regular Meeting. March 27, 2007 " Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 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 March 27, 2007 was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. (EN Assistant City Sheila R Cobian Deputy City Clerk