HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-17; City Council; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SPECIAL MEETING
Faraday Administration Offices
1635 Faraday Avenue
Room 173-A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
11 a.m.
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard, Blackburn.
1. Council discussion on Council Member reports on regional roles and assignments, as
necessary, including:
Blackburn Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Chamber of Commerce Liaison
City/School Committee
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
No report.
Packard Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
City/School Committee
North County Transit District Board of Directors
*North County Transit District Planning Committee
League of California Cities - SD Division
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
No report.
Hall Chamber of Commerce Liaison
SANDAG Board of Directors
SANDAG Executive Committee
SANDAG Transportation Committee
No report.
Kulchin CalCoast Board of Directors
Carlsbad ConVis (alternate)
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Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA)
North County Transit District (alternate)
*San Diego Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)
SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate)
*SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee
No report.
Lewis LAFCO Cities Advisory Committee
North County Mayors and Managers
SANDAG (1st alternate)
San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
No report.
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.
There were no speakers wishing to make public comment.
2. Accept and discuss the Fire Department Planning Study.
Consultant Stu Garrett of Citygate Associates made a presentation to Council regarding
the Fire Department Planning Study and Recommendations. Mr. Garrett was
introduced by City Manager Lisa Hildabrand and Fire Chief Crawford. (This report is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk. The power point presentation is on file in the Office of
the Fire Chief.)
Mr. Garrett noted that today he is giving an overview of the Fire Department strengths
and challenges as determined by his study of multiple Fire components.
He stated that there were two sets of findings: Field Deployment Findings and
Headquarters Findings.
Field Deployment Findings:
Mr. Garrett showed a risk assessment map showing that the North County Joint Powers
Authority improves local Fire services. Mr. Garrett stressed that outside the Village area
fire service times are difficult to maintain because of meandering roads and Carlsbad's
topography.
Mr. Garrett recommended that Fire Station #3 be moved to a more southeast location to
improve overall Fire coverage. He also recommended that the 6th Engine Company be
restored.
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Headquarters Findings:
Mr. Garrett stated that Fire headquarters were thinly supported and needed more
support for audits, office duties, technical services and public education. He also noted
the need for an updated fee schedule.
Mr. Garrett outlined both the operational and capital costs for these recommendations.
Mr. Garrett discussed the priorities for the Department. He listed developing strategic
plans to address challenges as job number one. He also stated that personnel needed
to be added and some facilities replaced in the future.
Council discussed the consolidation of headquarter staffing, strategic planning,
preparation for major emergencies such as an earthquake, the Joint Powers Authority,
use of volunteers in the Fire Department, cross training, and airport protection.
By consensus, the Council received the report. The Mayor suggested that he and
Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin send a letter to and visit with the County leaders regarding
airport protection and costs that are incurred by Carlsbad.
At 12:03 p.m. the Mayor called a recess for lunch. At 12:18 p.m. the Workshop
resumed with all Council Members present.
3. Receive and discuss suggestions for improvements in the development process
and direct staff regarding the implementation thereof.
Community Development Director Sandra Holder introduced this item. She noted that
the Development Review Process Working Group and their Report were a directive of
the April 2009 Business Forum. She then introduced Assistant Planning Director Gary
Barbaric and the working group members.
Mr. Barbaric stated that the working group had developed nine initiatives and 48
recommendations. He noted that most recommendations were process and procedural
but that some were code changes that would involve Council. (Both the Working Group
Report and the presentation are on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Working Group members and business owners Mike Howes and Bill Hofman spoke
about the cooperative and collaborative process. Mr. Hofman emphasized the
importance of implementation of the recommendations.
Mayor Lewis asked that Council accept the report, authorize continuance of the
Development Review Process working group and direct staff to begin the
implementation of recommendations. All Council Members approved the Mayor's
request.
Council Member Blackburn asked that an effort be made to revitalize Car Country
Carlsbad. He noted that it could be made less crowded, more visible and more
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attractive. City Manager Lisa Hildabrand stated that staff could prepare a list of options
for Council's review. Council expressed consensus and directed City Manager
Hildabrand to proceed with the preparation of a list of options for the revitalization of Car
Country Carlsbad.
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 action 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.
There was no action on this item.
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 action on this item.
Requests to Speak: Continuation of Requests to Speak (if necessary)
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m.
ie M. Wood
City (Zlerk