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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 12, 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 City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
Absent: Nygaard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council Member Packard abstained from the approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of May
22, 2007 due to his absence from the meeting.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, minutes of the following meeting were
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 8, 2007.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 15, 2007.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 16, 2007.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 22, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 2 through 9 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
1. AB #19.015-ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
2. AB #19.016 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the City Treasurer's Report on City investments as of April 30, 2007.
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3. AB #19.017 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-125. authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to
apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service.
4. AB #19.018 - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-126. approving the grant application to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Used Oil Block Grant
Program and authorizing appropriation of grant funds.
5. AB #19.019 - APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-127. approving the Reimbursement
Agreement with Bressi GardenLane, LLC, for construction of an additional right-turn
lane on eastbound Palomar Airport Road at Melrose Drive.
6. AB #19.020 - APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-128. approving four quitclaim deeds for a
relinquishment of Access Rights easements over Lots 5, 6, 19, and 20, Map No. 15013
of Carlsbad Tract No. 98-10, to Opus West Corporation.
7. AB #19.021 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-129. approving agreements with RBF
Consulting, Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., and GVP Consulting, Inc. for
engineering planchecking services.
8. AB #19.022 - ESTABLISH 2007-2008 SPECIAL TAXES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-130. approving the establishment of the
2007-08 special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1.
9. AB #19.023 - HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD STREET NAME CHANGE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2007-131. approving a Street Name Change (SNC
07-01), renaming a portion of Hidden Valley Road to The Crossings Drive.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM:
1. AB #19.015 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin expressed Council's appreciation for the donations from the Carlsbad
Lions Club and the Slaggie Family Foundation to the Carlsbad City Library.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2007-124. accepting a donation from the Slaggie Family Foundation
and the Carlsbad Lions Club for the Carlsbad City Library and authorizing
the appropriation of donated funds.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
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ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
This item was continued from the Council Meeting of May 22, 2007.
10.AB #19.009 - EMINENT DOMAIN IN EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT AREAS.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO.
NS-841. describing the Housing and Redevelopment Agency's powers of
eminent domain in existing redevelopment areas, and to require findings to
extend the time limitations for eminent domain proceedings by amending the
Redevelopment Plan as required by the passage of Senate Bill 53.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
11. AB #19.024 - AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO.
NS-842. amending Sections 20.44.090 and 20.44.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code to more accurately reflect the objective set forth in the City's General Plan
Parks and Recreation Element.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
12.AB #19.025 - ESTABLISH ALL WAY STOPS ON EL FUERTE STREET.
Bob Lattin, 2848 Cacatua Street, Carlsbad came forward to address Council. Mr. Lattin spoke
in support of the stop signs at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito Street.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO.
NS-843. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by
the addition of Sections 10.28.880 and 10.28.890, to require stops on El Fuerte
Street at the intersections of Unicornio Street and Chorlito Street.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Sutro, 7656 Calle Madero, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Sutro
presented the Carlsbad Library with four autographed books from Leroy Granis.
Kathleen Reiland Beck, 2663 Marquita Place, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council.
Ms. Beck expressed her support for the aquatics component of Alga Norte Park and requested
times and dates for future budget meetings.
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) Public Affairs Manager Claudia Carrillo, 8330 Century
Park Court, San Biego, came forward to address Council. Ms. Carrillo provided Council with a
hand out (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) hi-lighting SDG&E's energy conservation
efforts.
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.
Kip McBane, 2691 Crest Drive, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. McBane
requested that the Council consider making Hosp Grove a no smoking and no open fire zone.
In closing, Mr. McBane also requested that the water department complete the fire hydrant
placement around Hosp Grove.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION.
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission at 6:23 p.m. with four Council Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Public Financing Authority and
reconvened the City Council Meeting at 6:26 p.m. with four Council Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13.AB #19.027 - PRESENTATION FROM CITIZEN ORGANIZATION.
Jim Comstock and Hope Wrisley of Imagine Carlsbad reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Comstock explained that Imagine Carlsbad is an "apolitical" group of citizen's working
together to improve the overall quality of life in Carlsbad. He also stated that the group meets
the fourth Monday of every month at the Carlsbad Senior Center and that all citizens of Carlsbad
are welcome to participate.
Ms. Wrisley requested that the City partner with Imagine Carlsbad to create "Connecting
Community Picnic Day". She explained that Imagine Carlsbad is proposing a Community Picnic
Day on Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the following parks:
• Pine Avenue Park
• Hidden Canyon Park
• Poinsettia Park
• Stagecoach Park
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In closing she requested that the City Council advertise the event on the City's webpage and
waive the park reservation fees totaling approximately $750.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Ms. Wrisley confirmed that a coordinator from
Imagine Carlsbad would be present at each park during the event and that clean up efforts
would be coordinated through local community groups.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council allocated $750 from the
Council Contingency Account to pay park reservation fees associated with the
"Connecting Community Picnic Day" on September 16, 2007.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:36 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:40 p.m., with four
Council Members present, Council Member Nygaard absent.
14.AB #19.026 - 2007-08 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP.
Lisa Irivine, Finance Director and David Barnum, Finance Manager reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) explaining the upcoming budget calendar,
the economic forecast of the General Fund, Carlsbad's Economic Profile and the operating
budget requests for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Ms. Irvine explained that the sales tax
received from Plaza Camino Real Mall is static. She further explained that the new Forum
shopping center is continuing to grow and the sales tax collected is increasing.
Ms. Irvine also explained that due to new Government Accounting Standards Board
Requirements, cities are now required to report retiree health care costs on Annual Financial
Statements.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Ms. Irvine stated that the City of Carlsbad
paid about $130,000 in retiree health care costs during the current fiscal year.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. Barnum confirmed that the legal
mandates relating to Storm Water and Waste Water Discharge are unfunded mandates.
Mr. Barnum also explained the that nine new positions are being requested in the Storm Water
and Waste Water Discharge divisions due to the Storm Water and Waste Water Discharge
mandates.
Police Chief Tom Zoll reviewed the Police Department's request for additional personnel for
Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Chief Zoll explained that the request includes one Police Sergeant,
two Police Officers, one Community Services Officer II, and the conversion of one part-time
Systems Administrator I to a full time position.
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Fire Chief Kevin Crawford discussed the Fire Department's standardization of operations and
the Department's participation in the Boundary Drop with surrounding communities. He stated
that in the first 100 days of the Boundary Drop, there were 208 safety crews responding into
Carlsbad while approximately 204 safety crews from Carlsbad responded into surrounding
communities.
Chief Crawford also reviewed the Fire Department's budget request for an additional Battalion
Chief. He explained that the Battalion Chief would work in Fire Administration and would be
responsible for the following:
• Fleet
• Facilities
• Technology Integration
• Personnel hiring, testing, and promotion
• Communication coordination
• Project Management
Administrative Services Director Jim Elliott reviewed the City's economic and environmental
sustainability forecast.
Mr. Elliott stated that staff is requesting Council approval for a one-year limited term Human
Resources employee to assist with recruitment services.
Housing and Redevelopment Director Debbie Fountain provided information regarding
Community Development. She reviewed the budget request for an additional CIS Technician
position.
Ms. Fountain also reviewed the General Plan Update process.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Planning Director Don Neu explained
that the General Plan review will take approximately three years.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Mr. Neu confirmed that staff will be
returning to Council on June 19, 2007 with the Draft Housing Element.
Assistant City Manager Lisa Hildabrand gave an overview of the Community Services and
Communications Departments.
Ms. Hildabrand also provided Council with information pertaining to the success of the City's
Volunteer Program.
Deputy Public Works Director Mark Stone provided Council with an update on the Public
Works department. Mr. Stone reviewed the following requests for additional staff:
• One Cross Connection Control Technician
• One Business System Technician
• One Maintenance Aide - Streets
• One Building Maintenance Worker
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Mr. Stone also explained that in order to comply with State Mandated Programs relating to the
Waste Discharge Requirement Program (WDR), the Public Works department is requesting
the following new positions:
• Four Utility Workers
• One Public Works Superintendent
• One Senior Office Specialist
David Barnum, Finance Manager gave a brief overview of the other funds that comprise the
City's Operating Budget and also reviewed the recommended fee increases for Fiscal Year
2007/2008.
Council Member Packard commented that he does not support unfunded mandates and
asked that they be referred to as legislated mandates.
Council expressed their appreciation for staff's presentation.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council received the report and
set the 2007-08 Operating Budget Public Hearing for June 26, 2007.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nygaard.
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 June 12, 2007, was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
7x-TT*LofetfAINEm WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Sheila R. Cobian
Deputy City Clerk