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JOINT MEETING OF: THE CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL,
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Joint Special Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 16, 2009
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor/President/Chair Lewis called the Joint Special Meeting to order at 6:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council/Board/Commission Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. AB #19.859 - 2009/2010 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGETS.
Finance Director Lisa Irvine, Budget Manager Judi Vincent and Associate Engineer Steve Jantz
presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Ms. Irvine gave a brief overview of the current economic conditions and the measures staff has
taken to respond to the economic downturn.
Mr. Jantz presented an overview of the following Capital Improvement Program projects proposed
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10:
1. Drainage Improvements
• Park Drive
• Rancho Carrillo
• Merca Place
• Fire Stations 1 through 5
2. Pine Avenue Park Restroom/Storage Building
3. Water Distribution System
• Reservoir Repair/Maintenance
• Kelly Ranch Water Pressure Reduction
• Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Development
4. Recycled Water Projects
• I-5 Crossing - Avenida Encinas to Camino de las Ondas
• Transmission Main - Carlsbad Water Facility to Chinquapin Avenue (Design Only)
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5. Roadway Projects
• Camino Hills and Jackspar Slope Stabilization
• Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Phase II
• Palomar Airport Road at Paseo del Norte Turn Lanes
• Palomar Airport Road at College Boulevard
Mr. Jantz also reviewed the following CIP projects that are unfunded at this time:
• Business Park Recreational Facility
• Cannon Lake Park
• Cannon Road Reach 4
• Carlsbad Boulevard Mountain View to North City Limits
• Carlsbad Boulevard / Palomar Airport Road Bridge
• Buena Vista Lagoon Recreational Improvements
• Pine Avenue Park - Madison Property
• Robertson Ranch Park Development
Ms. Vincent reviewed the following proposed rate and fee changes for FY 2009-10:
• General City Fees - Increase 3.5%
• Development Related Service Fees - Increase 3.5%
• Development Impact Fees - Increase 6.4%
Ms. Vincent also explained that staff is recommending the following Ambulance Rate increases:
• Resident Rate - $900
• Non-Resident Rate - $1,000
• Per Mile Charge-$17
• Oxygen Charge - $65
Ms. Irvine gave an overview of the following Program Options for Council consideration:
• Automated Meter Reading
1. Fund Automated Meter Program - First Year Cost = $833,268
2. Fund Manual Replacement Program - First Year Cost = $671,280
3. Fund Option 1 or 2 at a different funding level
• Optimization Study
1. Approve $80,000 to Fund Optimization Study
2. Do not approve Optimization Study
• Sister City Committee
1. Eliminate the City's administration of Program and encourage Committee to create a
non-profit entity for Program
2. Find another community organization to adopt Program
3. Allocate additional City resources to meet Committee requirements
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:49 p.m.
Bill Arnold, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Board/Commission. Mr. Arnold
expressed thanks for the continued funding of the flood mitigation measures at Rancho Carlsbad.
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In response to Mayor/President/Chair Lewis, Mr. Arnold confirmed that approximate 240 homes are
now out of the flood plain due to the City's flood mitigation measures.
Alan Kindle, representing the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, came forward to address the
Council/Board/Commission. Mr. Kindle encouraged allocation of funding for the restoration of the
Barn Theater and Visitor's Center at Carrillo Ranch.
Chris Gate, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Board/Commission. Referencing a letter
to Council dated June 15, 2009 (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) Mr. Gate suggested that the
Council/Board/Commission consider reducing pension costs for general and public safety
employees, conduct annual review of fees to ensure acceptable cost recovery rate, and reduce
operating costs associated with new city facilities.
Mario Monroy, Carlsbad, encouraged the Council/Board/Commission to complete the construction of
Pine Avenue Park.
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, requested that the Council/Board/Commission use
the Prop C funds to purchase open space lands and to construct trails. Ms. Nygaard also noted that
the trail rangers recommended to be included in the budget by the Trail Safety Committee had been
eliminated from the proposed budget.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor/President/Chair Lewis closed the Public Hearing at
7:08 p.m.
RECESS:
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis declared a recess at 7:08 p.m. The Council/Board/Commission
reconvened at 7:17 p.m., with five members present.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor/President/Chair Lewis, the Council/Board/Commission
approved the following Capital Improvement Projects as presented by staff to
be included in the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget:
• Drainage Improvements
• Pine Avenue Park Restroom/Storage Building
• Water Distribution System
• Recycled Water Projects
• Roadway Projects
• Major Upcoming CIP Projects and Ongoing Projects
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
In response to an inquiry from Council/Board/Commission Member Packard, Deputy City Engineer
Bill Plummer explained that staff is requesting $800,000 in funding for the demolition of the old
Calavera Hills sewer treatment plant that has not operated since it was constructed in 1985. He
further explained that the area has become the target of vandalism and staff is concerned that
someone may get injured in the facility.
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Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin confirmed with staff that the major concern is
the liability to the City if someone were to be injured in the vacant facility.
Council/Board/Commission Member Packard stated that due to the current economic conditions
he would like to see the demolition of the facility delayed a couple of years.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Council/Board/Commission Member Packard, funding
for the demolition of the old sewer treatment plant was removed from the
2009-2010 Fiscal Year Budget.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: Kulchin.
ABSENT: None.
In response to resident Mario Monroy's request for the completion of Pine Park, Parks and
Recreation Director Brian Albright came forward to address the Council/Board/Commission. Mr.
Albright explained that the long term plan for the property adjacent to Pine Park is an ornamental
garden; however, due to the current economic conditions staff is working to select a less costly
temporary use for the property.
Council/Board/Commission Member Hall confirmed with staff that any use selected for the
property would return to the Council for final approval.
In response to Mayor/President/Chair Lewis, Mr. Albright explained that the Carrillo Ranch Barn
Stabilization and Visitor's Center had been estimated to cost $500,000; however, due to the
economic downturn, staff is attempting to re-cost the project to determine if a current cost estimate
may be lower than originally projected.
The Council/Commission/Board directed staff to return at a later date with current cost estimates
for the project.
The Council/Commission/Board concurred to delay any increases to Development Impact Fees for
one year in response to the current economic downturn.
The Council/Commission/Board concurred to delay increases to General City Fees for one year.
Finance Director Lisa Irvine stated that staff would return to Council at a later date to present the
fiscal impacts of the moratorium on fees for one year.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Council/Board/Commission Member Blackburn, the
Council/Board/Commission approved the proposed ambulance fee increases
as presented by staff.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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Council/Board/Commission discussion ensued regarding the three Program Options presented by
staff.
Automated Meter Reading
The Council/Board/Commission concurred to delay making a decision regarding the Program
Option relating to Automated Meter Reading until the June 23, 2009 City Council Meeting.
Optimization Study
Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin spoke in support of having City Staff perform the
Optimization Study rather than hiring an outside consultant.
Council/Board/Commission Member Blackburn stated that he would like staff to be given the
appropriate training to perform the Optimization Study.
Council/Board/Commission Member Packard stated that it is sometimes difficult for those individuals
running a program to view areas of needed improvement. He spoke in support of allowing a
consultant to perform the Optimization Study.
Council/Board/Commission Member Hall suggested that the item be returned to the
Council/Board/Commission in one year for further discussion.
Mayor/President/Chair Lewis stated that he too would support having staff acquire the appropriate
training to perform the Study in-house.
Council concurred to not fund a consultant agreement to perform the Optimization Study.
Sister City Committee
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to continue the Sister City Committee
for one more year with a reduced funding amount of $3,000 , and to
encourage the creation of a non-profit entity to administer the program.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Council/Board/Commission discussion ensued regarding the recommended additional fee increases
included in the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Master Fee Schedule.
Library Fee Increases
Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin and Council/Board/Commission Members Hall
and Blackburn stated that they are not in favor of raising fees at the libraries during the economic
downturn.
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ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to remove the proposed library fee
increases from the Master Fee Schedule.
AYES: Kulchin, Hall and Blackburn.
NOES: Lewis and Packard.
ABSENT: None.
City Clerk Municipal Code Book Fees
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed fee
increases for the City Clerk's Municipal Code Books and Supplements.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Cable Channel Administration Fee
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed Cable
Channel Administration Fee.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Water Service Fee - Next Scheduled Day Service Turn On
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed Water
Service Fee - Next Scheduled Day Service Turn On.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Street Light Energizing Fee
In response to an inquiry from the Council/Board/Commission, Deputy City Engineer David Hauser
explained that the Street Light Energizing Fee would be charged to developers to cover the fee
charged to the City of Carlsbad by SDG&E to energize street lighting.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed Street Light
Energizing Fee.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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Fish & Game Fee - EIR - Set by Department of Fish and Game
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed increase to
the Fish and Game Environmental Impact Report Fee.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and Management Plan Fees
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Program and Management Plan Fees.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
GIS Aerial Photography Fee
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission concurred to implement the proposed GIS Aerial
Photography Fee.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Water Meter Fees - Turbo Sizes 1 1/2". 2" and 3"
Finance Director Lisa Irvine explained that the fee had previously been removed from the Fee
Schedule and the action tonight would add the fee back into the Development Impact Fee
Schedule.
The Council/Board/Commission requested that staff return to the Council/Board at the meeting of
June 23, 2009 and clarify if the water meters associated with these fees are used in the industrial
community, how much the fee was prior to being dropped from the Fee Schedule and why the fee
had been dropped from the schedule.
The Council/Board/Commission concurred to delay a decision on implementation of the proposed
fee pending the presentation from staff at the June 23, 2009 City Council Meeting.
The Council/Board/Commission expressed their appreciation for staff's presentation.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President/Vice Chair Kulchin, the
Council/Board/Commission adopted the following:
The Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-143. approving the final
Operating Budgets for FY 2009-10 and appropriating funds for the FY 2009-
10 Capital Improvement Program; and,
The Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-144. adopting the Gann
Spending Limit for the City of Carlsbad for 2009-10; and,
The Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-145. as amended by the afore
mentioned actions by Council, approving changes to the Master Fee
Schedule; and,
The Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-146. approving the City of
Carlsbad's share of the FY 2009-10 Operating Budget of the Encina
Wastewater Authority; and,
The Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2009-147. approving adjustments to
the FY 2008-09 Operating Budget; and,
The Board adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1358. approving the Water District's
final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for FY 2009-10;
and,
The Board adopted RESOLUTION NO. 1359. approving the new position
classification of Scada Technician; and,
The Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 468. approving the Housing
and Redevelopment Operating Budget for 2009-10; and,
The Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 469. approving adjustments to
the Housing and Redevelopment FY 2008-09 Operating Budget.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of June 16, 2009 was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
KAREN R. KONDTZ, CMC
Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
Sheila R. Cobian, CMC
Deputy City Clerk