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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: October 21, 2008
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 Deputy City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
Absent: None.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Mayor Lewis gave the Legislative Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Nancy Logan of San Dieguito Alliance for a
Drug Free Youth and Rosemary Eschelman of Carlsbad Unified School District in
recognition of Red Ribbon Week, October 19-25, 2008.
Ms. Logan and Ms. Eschelman thanked the City of Carlsbad for their support and read
the names of various schools in Carlsbad that participated in Red Ribbon Week.
Students from the following schools came forward to receive the Proclamations on
behalf of their schools:
• Aviara Oaks Elementary School • Poinsettia Elementary School
• Buena Vista Elementary School • Aviara Oaks Middle School
• Calavera Hills Elementary School • Calavera Hills Middle School
• El Camino Creek Elementary School • Oak Crest Middle School
• Hope Elementary School • Valley Middle School
• Jefferson Elementary School • Carlsbad Village Academy
• Kelly Elementary School • Carlsbad High School
• La Costa Heights Elementary School • La Costa Canyon High School
• Magnolia Elementary School • San Dieguito Academy
• Mission Estancia Elementary School • St. Patrick's School
• Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
• Pacific Rim Elementary School
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Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Marva Bledsoe of the Women's Resource
Center in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2008.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 4 and 5 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #3 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #19.611 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-289. accepting a donation from the
Friends of the Carlsbad City Library, acknowledging a pledge of additional funds
in direct support of library programs, and authorizing the appropriation of
received funds to the Carlsbad City Library's Friends donation account.
2. AB #19.612 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-290. accepting a donation from the
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) "Connecting to Collections
Bookshelf reference collection in support of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
archives.
3. AB #19.613 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2008-291. accepting a donation from Time
Warner Cable in support of the Special Events Program and authorizing the
appropriation of funds into the Recreation Trust Account - Special Events.
Resolution No. 2008-291.
ACTION:
4. AB #19.617 - AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD GRANT PROGRAMS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
5. AB #19.618 - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
This item was pulled for discussion.
Council concurred to hear the discussion of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 and 5
following Departmental and City Manager Reports.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
6. AB #19.619 - ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON EL FUERTE STREET.
City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-013. amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code, by revising Section 10.44.220 to
establish a prima facie 45 mile per hour speed limit on El Fuerte
Street from Palomar Airport Road to Faraday Avenue.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dan McCallister, Treasurer/Tax Collector for the County of San Diego came forward to
address Council. Mr. McCallister highlighted the changes made in the tax bills that
were recently mailed to County residents.
Mr. McCallister also explained the local banking initiative the County is using that takes
revenue generated from the collection of property taxes and then invests the money in
local banks. The local banks reinvest the money into the communities they serve.
Council Member Hall asked if the funds deposited into the local banks were insured.
Mr. McCallister explained that the funds are FDIC insured for more than a million
dollars.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Mr. McCallister said that
residents can call 619-531-5507 to have their property reevaluated for reassessment or
contact the County Assessor's Office via the website.
Suzie DeGraw came forward to address Council. Ms. DeGraw spoke in support of
Proposition 8.
Laura Sommer, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Sommer expressed
her concerns regarding the number of signs vandalized and removed from public and
private properties by opponents of Proposition 8.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed her
concerns regarding the purchase of the Farmers Building and lack of funding available
to build Alga Norte Park. Ms Levy also stated she was concerned that the city does not
have a fire study that will meet the needs of its increased resident population.
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Karen Bunnell, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Bunnell spoke in
support of Proposition 8.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7. AB #19.614 - REQUEST FROM CARLSBAD CHRISTMAS BUREAU.
Don Metcalf, representing the Carlsbad Christmas Bureau, came forward to address
Council. Mr. Metcalf explained that the Christmas Bureau partners with businesses,
schools, local service organization and families to provide clothing and food to those in
need in Carlsbad. He added that for those who are interested in helping or adopting a
family, they should visit the website www.ChristmasBureau.org.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-292. approving a request from the
Carlsbad Christmas Bureau to waive the costs associated with
the 2008 Special Event Permit Application for their December 13,
2008 event.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
8. AB #19.615 - 2008 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
Rob Houston, Senior Management Analyst, Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney and
David DeCordova Principal Planner, presented the Legislative Platform and explanation
of Senate Bill No. 375 (SB 375) with a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk).
Council Member Packard asked about including language to the Platform regarding
Palomar McClellan Airport.
Discussion ensued regarding the County's land authority rules and regulations and the
Federal Aviation Administration's legislative role.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Fire Chief Kevin Crawford stated that the
County contracts with an outside vendor to provide fire service at the airport; however,
the City is contacted and also responds to the airport when an emergency incident
occurs.
Mayor Lewis asked staff to look into being able to bill the County for services rendered
at the airport.
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand clarified that Council was requesting that staff return with
a plank for the Platform that included land use control on the airport and legislation to
assist with recouping state or federal costs in augmenting fire assistance at the airport.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated it might only be required that Council adopt fees for these
services through the City's budget process and invoice the County.
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Chief Crawford stated that if medical aid is provided, the person who receives the aid is
billed by the City.
Mr. Ball added that the City cannot invoice the County for services until Council adopts
a fee.
Mr. Houston explained that SB 375 legislation could have an impact on Carlsbad. He
added that the forerunner to SB 375 was Assembly Bill No. 32 (AB 32), the Global
Warming Solutions Act that deals with the reduction of greenhouse gases (GhG).
Mr. DeCordova stated that the goal of SB 375 is to use regional transportation planning
to help achieve AB 32 goals. He stated that SB 375 provides streamlining incentives to
help achieve the greenhouse gas goal with CEQA, and coordinates regional housing to
reduce greenhouse gases with a Sustainable Community Strategy.
Ms.Mobaldi stated that the new legislation seeks to reduce the need for driving by
incorporating mixed use projects with higher densities located within transit corridors.
She added that the new strategy will require an update to the Housing Element every
eight years rather than every five years.
Mr. DeCordova said that changes are being considered in the requirements to the
legislation and Sandag will be providing additional information on implementation.
Mr. DeCordova explained that the implementation of SB 375 could encourage recent
planning efforts to focus on infill and smart growth. He stated that incentives may
promote more mixed-use projects.
Mr. DeCordova explained that the disadvantages of SB 375 are:
• Potential for reduced funding if local land use policies are out of sync with
the Sustainable Community Strategy
• Future housing element updates may require re-zoning
• Incentives may not be sufficient
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Ms. Mobaldi stated that the
housing needs outlined in SB 375 will need to be accommodated by the region;
however, the individual cities identify the area needed for rezoning and the state then
ensures completion of the rezoning.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
the 2008 Legislative Platform.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
9. AB #19.616 - REVIEW OF STRATEGIC GOALS.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford provided a synopsis of Council's ten strategic goals and
stated that staff would give Council an update on six of the goals. He introduced
Community Development Director Sandra Holder, who began the report and
PowerPoint presentation on the City's Strategic Goals (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
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Ms. Holder provided an overview of the Balanced Community Development goals and
highlighted the following special projects:
• Envision Carlsbad Committee's community outreach and visioning
program that will result in the creation of a long-term strategy for the
future of the community
• Asset maximization program that assesses all city-owned properties for
the potential to generate new revenues or ongoing revenues
• Update of Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Analyzing commercial/industrial zone land-use conditions and identifying
opportunities of where the city may be able to enhance the municipal
revenues and services (i.e. retail opportunities, medical, visitor-serving)
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Hall, Ms. Holder explained that when an
application is filed for development with the city, a 30-day review takes place; however,
often the initial application is incomplete. She stated that a letter is then sent to the
applicant explaining what is needed to complete the application. When the incomplete
items have been addressed, another 30-day review process begins.
Council Member Hall asked when the Redevelopment Program would be ending.
Ms. Holder replied that the Redevelopment Program is scheduled to end in July 2009.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Ms. Holder said that if the city is going to
consider changes to the redevelopment plan, an opportunity for public input could be
provided.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:02 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:11 p.m., with five
members present.
Public Works Director Glen Pruim gave an overview of the goals relating to
Transportation, Circulation and Water. He reviewed the following special projects:
• Traffic Management System, which effectively coordinates the traffic signals
along Carlsbad's major corridors
• Implementation of a traffic management center, a centralized area which will
provide staff an opportunity to monitor the performance of the Traffic signals
within Carlsbad
• Water supply planning by working with Poseidon Resources to construct a
desalination plant and developing ground water supplies
• Water conservation and drought management that includes an
outreach/education program that encourages conservation and a drought
ordinance that will be presented to Council before the end of the calendar
year.
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Lisa Irvine addressed the city's Financial Health goal and explained that staff is
currently working on a special project relating to revenue generation.
Council Member Hall asked if the City would be able to reinvest its revenue in a similar
program with local banks as mentioned by Mr. McAllister during Public Comment.
Ms. Irvine said she would review the County's program and the City's investment policy
with the City Treasurer.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated that the finance regulations that are in the government
code apply to local agencies, which may include the county, but the policies could be
different.
Municipal Projects Manager Joe Garuba gave an overview of the goals relating to
Environmental Management and also reviewed the following special projects relating to
California Assembly Bill No. 32:
• Reduction of the number of carbons per capita from 14 to 10 by the year 2020
with a further reduction goals to one by year 2050 with a yearly greenhouse gas
inventory
• Participation in writing regulations on how local agencies account for local
emissions with CCAR (California Climate Action Registry)
• Energy generation and conservation
Police Chief Tom Zoll addressed the Safe Community goal and gave an overview of the
following special projects:
• Lagoon and Trail Safety Plan that includes statues that apply to trails, posting
with signage, training responders on where to go and what equipment to use,
and a marker system that is GPS driven
• Expansion of crime analysis usage that includes "hot spot analysis" that defines
the crimes and the times they occur
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
4. AB #19.617 - AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD GRANT PROGRAMS.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy expressed her
concerns over the lack of a Fire Master Plan.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-293. authorizing the submission of
applications for the California Integrated Waste Management
Board Grant Programs.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
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5. AB #1 9.61 8 - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
Michele Levy, Carlsbad, again addressed Council and said she was concerned about
the lack of a Fire Master Plan.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-294. approving an agreement with Harris
and Associates for professional engineering and design services
for the Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Program.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sheila Cobian, Deputy City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited
to attend, and may be participating in the following events:
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:30 p.m.
New Carlsbad Recreation Director Reception
Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad, Calfiornia
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.
Carlsbad Citizen's Academy
Carlsbad City Hall
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of October 21 , 2008 was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
SHEILA R. COBIAN
Deputy City Clerk
Sherry Freisinger
Deputy Clerk