HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-21; City Council; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SPECIAL MEETING
Faraday Administration Offices
1635 Faraday Avenue
Room173A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
11 a.m. to conclusion of business at approximately 1 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council Member Hall and
Council Member Packard (Council Member Nygaard -Absent).
1. Council discussion on Council Member reports on regional roles and assignments, as
necessary, including:
Mayor Lewis commented that the regional water conditions are being closely monitored by the
San Diego County Water Authority.
Nygaard Buena Vista Lagoon JPA
City/School Committee
LOSSAN Corridor Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
North County Transit District Board of Directors
North County Transit District Planning Committee
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
Hall Chamber of Commerce Liaison
League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee
SANDAG Board of Directors
SANDAG Public Safety Committee
SANDAG Executive Committee
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 (2n<f alternate)
*SANDAG Shoreline Preservation 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
Public Comment:
None.
Requests to Speak on a listed item: A total of 15 minutes is provided. Please submit a
speaker card indicating the item you wish to address. Comments/speakers are limited to three
(3) minutes each.
2. Discussion on Standards of Coverage Study for the Fire Department.
Acting Assistant City Manager Warren Shafer and Police Chief Kevin Crawford presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Chief Crawford explained that the proposed study could be the first of a two-step process to
create a long term plan for the Fire Department.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Chief Crawford explained that the cities
of Oceanside and Vista have performed a Standards of Coverage Study for their fire
departments.
Mayor Lewis requested that staff obtain the results of the studies performed in Vista and
Oceanside for Council review.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Chief Crawford stated that the Standards of Coverage
Study will provide an evaluation of Carlsbad's current fire delivery system and will be used as
a tool to make decisions about the fire and life safety needs of the community.
Chief Crawford stated that the proposed study will evaluate the following:
• Fire Operations
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Administration
• Fire Training
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Chief Crawford stated that the study would take six to
nine months.
Council Member Hall asked if there are examples of fire departments in California that have
joined together to form a regional Fire agency.
Chief Crawford explained that departments in Orange County have implemented fire services
joining together various existing agencies to form a JPA.
Council Member Hall requested that staff provide additional information relating to the Orange
County fire service model.
Mayor Lewis called a recess at 12:08 p.m. Mayor Lewis and Council Members returned at
12:15 p.m.
3. Discussion and update on environmental issues affecting the City and State.
Deputy City Manager Jim Elliott, Municipal Projects Manager Joe Garuba and Public Works
Manager Linda Kermott presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Elliott gave a brief overview of the Sustainability Guiding Principles.
Ms. Kermott distributed a handout to Council (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) that
illustrated the City of Carlsbad's carbon footprint.
Mr. Garuba explained that staff is working to identify pilot projects throughout the City to utilize
renewable energy technology.
4. Discussion of Council efficiency and effectiveness including impact of regional
assignments with regard to contact with other Council members, decision and
policymaking, serving the community and effective methods of feedback.
There was no discussion on this item.
5. City Manager review of goal and major project tracking report and update discussion of
Council goal setting process and discussion of capacity and effectiveness in the
delivery of City processes and services.
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand distributed the Athena Report on City Projects for Council
review. (This document is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
6. Discussion of feedback, communications or correspondence on issues for the good of
the community, including directions to the City Manager or City Attorney, as
appropriate, for the scheduling of items for future agendas, workshops or study
sessions.
There was no discussion on this item.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1 :00 p.m.
SHEILA R. COBIAN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK