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Home My WebLink About2010-06-08; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: June 8, 2010 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 Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, the minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 18, 2010. Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 18, 2010. PRESENTATIONS: Council presented a proclamation in recognition of 100 years of Scouting to Vic Enchelmayer, Santa Margarita District Director of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Enchelmayer thanked Council for the recognition and support. Council invited representatives of North Coastal Prevention Coalition to come forward. Nicole Pappas and Erica Leary, representing North Coastal Prevention Coalition, presented the Law Enforcement and Community Involvement Award to Carlsbad Police Captain Neil Gallucci. Ms. Leary stated that Captain Gallucci was chosen for this award because of his efforts aimed at educating children about the dangers of under age drinking. Council presented a proclamation in recognition of Historic Preservation Month. Historic Preservation Commissioners Wendy Hinman, Joyce Smith, Raul Diaz and Tom Wachter came forward and thanked Council for the recognition. Council presented a proclamation in recognition of the 3rd Grade Art Contest winners. Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson came forward to announce the winners of the contest. Ms. Smithson stated that the winning artwork would be displayed at the Georgina Cole Library. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 4 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items 1, 2, 3 and 5 through 9 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. June8, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #20.258 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-142. accepting a grant donation from North Coastal Prevention Coalition. 2. AB #20.250 -APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-131, authorizing the renewal of the city's Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage with the Safety National Casualty Corporation. 3. AB #20.251 -APPROVAL OF CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION M.O.U. Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2010-132 and 2010-133. approving a Memorandum of Understanding between representatives of management and the Carlsbad Police Officers' Association. 4. AB #20.249 - RESOLVING THE IMPASSE IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. This item was pulled for discussion. 5. AB #20.252 -APPROVAL OF USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-134. approving the used oil payment program application and authorizing the appropriation of grant funds. 6. AB #20.253 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-135. accepting bids and awarding a contract for Construction of the 2010 Concrete Replacement to Crest Equipment Inc., Project No. 6013. 7. AB #20.254 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE INDUCTIVE STREET LIGHT REPLACEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-136. accepting bids and awarding a contract for the city-wide inductive street light replacement project to Republic ITS, Contract No. PWGS482. 8. AB #20.255 - CALL NOVEMBER 2010 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NOS. 2010-137. 2010-138. and 2010-139. calling and giving notice of the holding of the General Municipal Election in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, November 2, 2010; and, requesting the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the election with the statewide election being held November 2, 2010; and, adopting regulations for candidates at the election. 9. AB #20.256 -TERMINATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-140. terminating the local emergency for repair and stabilization of a roadfill failure along the number two lane of Carlsbad Boulevard southbound southerly of the Encinas Creek Bridge, Project No. 6032. June8, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 4. AB #20,249 - RESOLVING THE IMPASSE IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. Council Member Blackburn stated he was concerned that Carlsbad would be the first municipality in the State to create a two-tiered retirement plan for Police personnel. He further stated his concern that the two-tiered retirement plan would reduce future opportunities for Carlsbad to hire experienced officers. Mr. Blackburn added that currently 60% of Carlsbad Police officers were laterally hired. Mayor Lewis stated that he supports the two-tiered retirement plan as a cost saving measure for the City. He added that he believes that young people will want to work for Carlsbad, and will be interested in managing their own finances to plan for retirement. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2010-141. resolving the impasse and adopting and implementing certain benefit terms and conditions for employees represented by the Carlsbad Police Officers' Association. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. NOES: Blackburn. ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 10. AB #20,257 - ANIMAL NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROL CODE AMENDMENT. Floyd Isley, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Isley spoke in support of the Animal Noise Abatement and Control Code Amendment. Dianna Isley, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Ms. Isley also spoke in support of the Animal Noise Abatement and Control Code Amendment. City Attorney Ron Ball titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-090, amending Title 7, Chapter 7.08, Section 7.08.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to adopt by Reference Section 36.414(c)(6) of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances regarding animal noise abatement and control and amending Title 1, Chapter 1.08, Section 1.08.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code regarding designated penalties for violation. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. JuneS, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Walt Meier, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Meier spoke against RV parking along Carlsbad Blvd. Glenn Bernard, Carlsbad, came forward to address Council. Mr. Bernard spoke in favor of installing traffic roundabouts on La Costa Avenue. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 11. AB #20,259 - OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION Acting Finance Director Kevin Branca, Finance Manager Judi Vincent, Senior Accountant Helga Stover and Budget Accountant Cheryl Gerhardt presented a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ms. Vincent explained that the results from recent negotiations with the Carlsbad Firefighters' and Police Officers' Associations were not factored into the budget presented at this meeting, but would be included in the budget to be presented to Council on June 29, 2010. The following city staff gave an overview of their departments' accomplishments over the past year and highlighted projects for 2011; Gary Barberio, Community and Economic Development Director; John Coates, Parks and Recreation Director; Heather Pizzuto, Library and Cultural Arts Director; Skip Hammann, Transportation Director; Glenn Pruim, Utilities Director; Gary Morrison, Police Chief; and Kevin Crawford, Fire Chief. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:10 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with five members present. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Chief Crawford explained that the purpose of the Internal Efficiency Initiative is not only to find ways to improve efficiency, but to also provide all members of the Fire Department with a better understanding of the costs associated with operating a Fire Department. Chief Crawford also stated that as a result of that initiative, Fire Station 3 is being rebuilt. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Branca stated that projections for PERS retirement costs are included in the current budget calculations. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Pruim stated that projections from San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District are taken into consideration when determining the need for water rate increases for Carlsbad Municipal Water District customers. Council Member Packard stated concerns about the use of one-time funds to balance the budget in Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Mr. Branca stated that Finance staff would make mid- cycle adjustments as necessary to avoid using one-time funding. Ms. Vincent announced that a Citizens' Budget Workshop would be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 1635 Faraday Avenue. Council accepted the report and set a Public Hearing for June 29, 2010. Pages June 8, 2010 Carlsbad City Council Meeting 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: Sherry Freisinger, Deputy Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. Legoland Water Park VIP Reception and Celebration Event Legoland California Resort One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, California Tuesday, June 15, 2010-11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Ave Carlsbad, California Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Joint First Responders Training Facility Next to Public Safety Center 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, California Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. CityStuff Celebration and Evaluation Party Carlsbad Senior Center 799 Pine Avenue Carlsbad, California Monday, June 21, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. Sandy Holder's Retirement Event Canyon's Restaurant 5800 The Crossings Drive Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2010 was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. .RY FREISINGER Clerk