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SPECIAL MEETING: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
DATE: January 18, 2011
TIME: 8:30 AM
PLACE: Recycled Water Facility Board Room, 6220 Avenida Encinas
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Carlsbad Recycled Water Facility and
all members were present plus the City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Deputy
City Manager, Community and Economic Development Director, Transportation Director and
Michelle Tamayo, Consultant. The Mayor greeted everyone and explained the process for the
day. Individual council members would be transported by staff to various locations throughout
the City and then return to the Carlsbad Recycled Water Facility for a working lunch and a
discussion of possible changes to Council Policy 51, the Community Activity Grant Policy.
8:55 a.m. - The Council then met at the corner of Walnut and Roosevelt St in the area
commonly known as the Barrio and the Mayor called on the Community and Economic
Development Director. He discussed land use history and public infrastructure improvements
in the Barrio and explained that Sandag had recognized it as a candidate smart growth area. He
distributed a fact sheet (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) which further explained the draft
Barrio Specific Plan, the Village and the Barrio being designated by Sandag as a smart growth
opportunity area, the impact of 2010 Housing Element Update, the Envision Carlsbad process
and the general planning considerations.
9:25 a.m. - The Council then met at the Farmers Insurance building, 5815 El Camino Real and
the Mayor called on the Deputy City Manager who explained the history and uses of the
property since its purchase and possible future uses. The Community and Economic
Development Director discussed with the aid of a map, the industrial corridor occupancies and
further discussed the status of projects of industrial/office developments both existing and
future approved uses. He distributed two reports on the Farmers building (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk), giving further information on the building and site.
10:05 a.m. - The City Council then assembled at the location of the vacant golf course lots
located at 1910 Palomar Point Way. The Mayor called on the Community and Economic
Development Director who presented information on the current status of the vacant lots and
their allowed uses with the aid of a handout (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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City Council Workshop January 18, 2011
10:40 a.m. -The Council then assembled at the area along Carlsbad Blvd near Ponto Beach at
the Northeast corner of Ponto Drive and Avenida Encinas. The Mayor called on Transportation
Director who explained the status of the proposed Carlsbad Blvd realignment and the
actions/visions by other neighboring cities on the coast highway through their jurisdictions. He
presented a handout, entitled "Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment 2010-Potential Future
Ownership" showing the potential future Carlsbad Blvd realignment, future City developable
property and future State of California developable property (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
10:55 a.m. - The Council then assembled near the Manzano property at the Northwest corner
of Las Robles and Manzano Drive and the Mayor called on the Deputy City Manager and the
Transportation Director who jointly explained the history and status of the City and State
parcels at Manzano and Las Robles.
11:15 a.m. -The Council then assembled for a working lunch at the Carlsbad Recycled Water
Facility and discussed its protocols, practices and policies in working together to ensure success.
Consultant Michelle Tamayo facilitated a discussion with Council regarding the Workshop of
December 20, 2010 notes on key values and internal relationships. (These notes are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Hall spoke about maintaining a positive outlook in meeting
Council and City challenges.
Council discussion ensued regarding the promotion of the City by Council Members. Council
Members all supported a more active role in promotion of Carlsbad and agreed to set goals and
priorities regarding this topic at their February Goal setting Workshop.
At 12:20 p.m. Mayor Hall called for a recess, at 12:28 p.m. Mayor Hall and all four Council
Members resumed the Workshop.
There was no public comment for items "not on the agenda".
Council heard a report by Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain on
Agenda Item No. 4, Council Policy No. 51, Community Activities Funding. Ms. Fountain
discussed history, issues and on-going considerations of Community Activities Grants, Special
Events Grants and Winning Teams Grants. (This presentation is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Council discussion ensued regarding the definitions of, and criteria for, each grant category.
Brad and Beth Thorp, Founders of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation, spoke to Council regarding
their experiences with Special Events Grants.
City Council Workshop January 18, 2011
Council tasked staff to return with a draft policy that includes the following for its
consideration:
• To retain the name "Community Activity Grant".
• To create a line item on the annual budget that incorporates the percentage of interest
on the monies set aside for Community Activities Grants in addition to a yet to be
determined amount from the General Fund.
• Staff is authorized to approve Special Event Grants up to $5,000 following consultation
with the Special Events Committee, unless an exception is required.
• Fundraising events are eligible for Special Event grants if they have no local, paid,
permanent staff; and, they use consultants on a one-time basis; and, only apply for a
Special Event Grant for a total of three years. In-Kind services are provided for a total of
five years.
• Definition of "National Championship Competition" in Winning teams grants is defined
as teams that progress through a series of competitions, winning the right to compete at
a national or international level.
Council also asked that a definition for government/non-profit agencies be provided when this
item returns to Council.
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 1:56 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
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Barrio Tour - Route Talking Points
January 18, 2011
1. After exiting 1-5, on both sides of the 1-5 Fwy along Tamarack Avenue, just outside
of the Barrio neighborhood, are numerous visitor-, and neighborhood-serving
commercial uses.
2. Enter the Barrio neighborhood on Jefferson Street. Here the city constructed
street and sidewalk improvements and undergrounded the utilities. Along the
right side of Jefferson is existing residential that is over general plan densities. This
area is made up of duplex, rental units under one property ownership. On the left
side of Jefferson is Jefferson Elementary School.
3. On the left is Chase Field, which was recently improved, including lighting
upgrades. On the right are existing multi-family residential projects adjacent to the
1-5 Fwy.
4. Also on the left is Pine Park. Pine Park was formerly an elementary school site that
was converted into a 7.5 city acre park. On the right is more over density
residential apartment buildings.
5. Notice that the overhead utilities have been undergrounded along Harding Street -
a CIP project completed in the last 10 years.
6. On the left side of Pine Avenue are the Senior Center and P&R administration
offices.
7. Along Roosevelt Street, notice that the overhead utilities have been
undergrounded - a CIP project completed in the last 10 years. Also, this block of
Roosevelt contains mixed-uses (commercial, residential, etc.) and represents the
most southern block of the Village Master Plan area.
8. Stopping Point: Intersection of Roosevelt Street and Walnut Avenue -
Lola's Market and the Barrio Museum. Convene City Council meeting
here.
9. On the right side are examples of some of the older industrial-type uses found
along Tyler Street, as well as the Tyler Court Senior Apartments - the only
affordable housing project the city owns (Redevelopment Agency) and operates.
10. At the Chestnut Avenue dead end at the RR is one of the trailheads for Coastal Rail
Trail, and the location of a potential pedestrian/bicycle railroad crossing to connect
the Barrio neighborhood to the west/beach area.
11. On the right side of Roosevelt Street is the area of the Barrio where the adopted
Housing Element anticipates its largest increase in dwelling units if Program 2.1 is
implemented. Much of this area is made up of contiguous property ownership.
12. On both sides of Madison Street you find a good example of one of the primarily
single-family, single-story residential sub-neighborhoods in the Barrio.
13. In this area notice the city CIP installed Chestnut Avenue streetscape and traffic-
calming enhancements, which include: a traffic circle, speed-table, enhanced
paving, medians, pop-outs, and landscaping.
14. On Chestnut Avenue, as you approach the 1-5 undercrossing notice the storm drain
improvement CIP project underway.
15. After crossing under the 1-5 Fwy on Chestnut Avenue, on the left side is Holiday
Park, where the CIP recently constructed a new bathroom building and renovated
the gazebo. Also on the left along Eureka Place is the recently constructed Library
Learning Center and Centro de Infomacion. Also, as you look back over your
shoulder, you can observe the 1-5 Fwy - this a location where the Caltrans 1-5 Fwy
Expansion project anticipates extensive retaining/sound walls.
BARRIO AREA- PLANNING WORK
January 18, 2011
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
Barrio Specific Plan SP 209 (Draft-1995)
• No increase in density, maintain single-family character of the area. Permit existing apartments but
preclude similar bulky structures in the future.
• Establish focal point/cultural center for the community (a plaza on Walnut Ave.)
• Allow compatible commercial uses primarily along Roosevelt Street.
• Streetscape enhancements on Roosevelt
Village and the Barrio are designated by SANDAG as a Smart Growth Opportunity Area
• Barrio added to SANDAG's Smart Growth Concept Map in 2008 update
• Smart Growth Opportunity Areas are areas where mixed use and higher density development can occur
adjacent to public transit and commercial services, and will serve as the basis for SANDAG's Sustainable
Communities Strategy
• Portions of Barrio are within 1/3 mile of Coaster Station and commercial services in the Village, and the
Barrio is in the near vicinity to various city facilities and schools, 1-5 and the beach.
2010 Housing Element Update
• Proposed Barrio boundary land area - approximately 100 acres
• As proposed, the Barrio Area plays a crucial role in helping Carlsbad meet its housing needs per state
law. Housing Element Program 2.1 states the City will accomplish the following for the Barrio Area:
o Amendments to the general plan and zoning ordinance to achieve the densities shown
below and consider policies to encourage the consolidation of parcels.
• Currently, planned densities in the Barrio Area generally range from 6 to 11.5 units per acre,
although a number of properties are presently developed at well over 30 units per acre.
Land Use
High Density Residential
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28 units/acre
28 units/acre
12 units/acre
Area affected (approx)
14 acres
5 acres
3 acres
22 acres
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45 units
31 units
332 units
Envision Carlsbad
• Portion of Envision Carlsbad dedicated to Barrio workshops and planning
• 1st Barrio workshop tentatively planned for March 10 at the Senior Center
Planning Considerations
• Pedestrian and Bike Connections
• Chestnut crossing the railroad tracks
• Streetscape
• Historic/cultural preservation
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Potential Interstate 5 widening impacts
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January 18, 2011 Fact Sheet
• Since 2000, the City has invested more than $28.8 million in public improvements in the Barrio
Area and surrounding neighborhoods. Inside the Barrio, improvements include:
o Pine Park: school demolished and property developed into 7.5 acre park
o Chestnut streetscape enhancement (constructed along with Pine Park)
o Senior Center Remodel
o Chase Field improvements
o Coastal Rail Trail (improved trailheads are located at Oak Street, Chestnut Avenue and
Tamarack Avenue)
o Roosevelt Street underground utilities project
o Harding Street underground utilities project
o Jefferson Street improvements to sidewalk, road and underground utilities
o Pavement management and concrete repair
o Downtown storm drain improvements
• Nearby investments include:
o Holiday Park restrooms and renovated gazebo
o Library Learning Center
• Future Improvements (next 5 years - $12.4 million)
o Pine Park expansion
o Pine Park restroom
o Pine Park Community Center
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
City of Carlsbad
Farmers Building
5815 El Camino Real & 2351 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
2 office buildings:
o 128,846 SF 3-story office building
o 6,000 SF single story office building
3 parcels totaling 13.51 acres (588,496 SF)
o Parcel 1 - 6.95 acres with 128,846 SF office building
o Parcel 2 -1.46 acres with 6,100 SF office building
o Parcel 3 - 5.1 acres partially landscaped with asphalt parking
Built in 1986 (first phase 81,000 SF)/1989 (second phase 47,846)
Zoned -CM (Commercial Manufacturing)
$15,700,000 purchase price in 2002 from Farmers Insurance Group (based upon
October 2001 appraisal)
2005 assessment:
o Estimated valuation $21,000,000
• Increase in value of 34% since 2002 (8.9% per year)
o Average annual property appreciation: 10% est.
o Average annual investment interest: 3.5% est.
Utilization of the building allowed the City to eliminate leases and associated
costs for storage of supplies, materials and other equipment. Site currently used
for City general storage & safety training exercises
o Savings of $77,000 per year
Annual maintenance cost for entire property is approximately $68,000
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Use of Site:
These lots are currently vacant and originally part of the Crossings Golf Course project.
They represent excess acreage that was not required for construction of the golf course
project. Both lots are graded, and are currently surplus of the City's needs. The two lots
are separated by College Boulevard, and are both adjacent to the City's golf course. The
lots are located west of the Carlsbad Research Center industrial park. Both lots have flat
topography, are graded, and have panoramic ocean views.
Potential Reuse Strategies:
• No City use of either lot has been identified to date. However one or both lots could be
made available for City use at a future date, if a use were identified.
• The site is zoned for office or industrial uses and would be ideally suited for a corporate
or medical office use given the location and view. Furthermore, limited commercial uses
as well as government uses may be allowed. One or both of these lots could be used as a
replacement lot for the Zone 5 Park site in the Carlsbad Research Center, allowing for an
alternative use or disposition of the lots across from the Faraday Center..
Site Constraints:
• Property is zoned Planned Industrial, including medical office, limited commercial and
government uses (see attached).
• Small portions of the properties are located in areas subject to the San Diego County
Aiiport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Revenue Current/Potential:
• If the property were to be made available for a non-governmental use, the property's
market potential would be subject to economic and market conditions at that time, for the
allowable uses. Poor market conditions could result in a longer period to sell or lease the
property or a reduction in lease rates or pricing.
• Panoramic views from this location and adjacency to the Crossings Golf Course could
make one or both of these lots an ideal location for a hotel site. Lots could be ground
leased to a developer generating an on-going revenue stream.
Proposed Zoning Uses for Golf Course Lots
Planned Industrial (P-M)
Administrative Office (1)
Athletic Clubs Gyms (cup)
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Church (cup)
Corporate Office (1)
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Golf (cup)
Government Offices
Hospital (cup)
Hotel (cup)
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Real Estate: Commercial/Industrial (1)
Recreation Facility (cup)
Research Labs
Restaurant (cup)
Retail (cup)
Stadium (cup)
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Banks
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Educational: Other (cup)
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(1) Not retail in nature, do not cater to the general public, do not generate walk-in
traffic, and are incidental to industrial uses.
CARLSBAD INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE CORRIDOR
January 18, 2011
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
Overview status:
• Total corridor land area -1,891 acres
• Existing developed industrial/office land -1,496 acres (79% of total)
• Vacant industrial/office land - 395 acres (21% of total)
o Vacant land - 263 acres (14% of total)
o Vacant land with approved projects -132 acres (7% of total)
• Total existing industrial / office space -17,596,363 square feet
o Industrial -13,443,862 square feet
o Office-4,152,501 square feet
• Total approved, but not built, industrial/office space - 2,338,818 square feet
Vacancy rates:1
• Industrial-13.9%
• Off ice-31.9%
Existing jobs related to the industrial/office corridor2
• Manufacturing/Light Industrial -18,542 jobs
• R&D/Business Park/Office - 20,441 jobs
• Total-38,983 jobs
Employment projections for 2008 - 2040 related to the industrial/office corridor
• Manufacturing/Light Industrial: range between 3,267-4,963 jobs3
• R&D/Business Park/Office: range between 5,471 - 7,157 jobs3
• Overall combined projections for Manufacturing/Light Industrial and R&D/Business Park/Office job
growth between the years 2008 - 2040 is for over 10,400 jobs.
Space demand projections for Manufacturing/Light Industrial and R&D/Business Park/Office:
• 3,944,044 - 4,371,130 square feet3
Future Considerations:
• How should the city program the decreasing supply of vacant, developable land and spur redevelopment
of existing underutilized land to: (1) Facilitate future growth of existing job clusters; (2) Promote tax-
generating uses within those clusters; and (3) Support the creation of new job clusters in emerging
industries (e.g., green/clean technology)?
• What General Plan goals, objectives, and policies could the city adopt to provide incentives that attract
businesses that expand key job clusters and establish new and emerging clusters?
Data and information provided by SANDAG and Envision Carlsbad Working Paper 2: The Local Economy, Business Diversity and Tourism.
1 Vacancy rates are for 3rd quarter of 2010, as reported by CB Richard Ellis
2 Numbers shown are citywide, but vast majority of these jobs are located the industrial/office corridor
3 Number varies depending on the future distribution of Manufacturing/Light Industrial jobs verses R&D/Business Park/Office jobs. Two
scenarios are discussed in the Envision Carlsbad Working Paper 2: The Local Economy, Business Diversity and Tourism which could affect
the future job distribution.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011 Farmers Building
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Use of Site:
The entire site was purchased in 2001 for approximately $15,700,00 for the future
location of Carlsbad's City Hall. The site is comprised of 3 separate parcels and
is 13.5 acres, which includes a 529 space surface parking lot, a 3 story, 127,822
square foot building, and a single story 6,026 square foot building.
A portion of the 3 story building is currently used to store surplus furnishings and
equipment. The smaller building was vacated for potential use as a business
incubator site. However, due to start-up costs and the current economic
environment, no operator has been found.
Periodically the 3 story building is used by safety personnel for training puiposes.
Potential Reuse Strategies:
• The entire property could be redeveloped for its original intended purpose, as a
new City Hall Facility.
• The entire property or individual parcels/buildings could be sold or leased to
generate revenue for the City.
• The property can continue to be used for temporary public puiposes, until a
permanent public or other use or strategy has been identified.
Site Constraints:
• Portions of the site/buildings are currently used to store surplus equipment and
supplies. If these portions of the site were to be designated for sale or lease, then
alternative storage facilities would need to be identified and additional costs
would be incurred.
• Carlsbad Research Center Specific Plan is the controlling land use document,
subject to local zoning restrictions.
• Both the 3 story building and single story building, in their current state are not
suitable for leasing. Both facilities would require significant upgrades to their
interior areas and infrastructure for occupancy, including HVAC and plumbing
repair/replacement. Replacement of major systems and upgrades could represent
a substantial cost.
• During the City's Connecting Community Place and Spirit Conference held in
2003, participants indicated that the site may be appropriate for relocation of city
offices, but would not make an ideal civic center location where there would be a
focus on providing public gathering places.
Revenue Current/Potential:
• Use of the site in its current state eliminates the need to lease storage space for
the City, and therefore results in a cost savings of approximately $70,000 to
$80,000 per year.
• In the past, portions of the parking lot have been leased for special event
parking or for overflow parking for businesses located in the Carlsbad
Research Center. Parking space charges vary depending on the period of time
they are used. In the case of monthly parking, charges previous fees charged
were approximately $22 per space, per month. The parking area has never
been actively marketed.
• In addition to possible redevelopment of a portion of the site for a City Hall,
any excess property could be made available or developed by the City for
commercial uses as is allowed in SP 180, for Area 2. This could provide a
long term revenue source to the City.
• On an interim basis, materials and surplus property stored in the single story
building could be relocated and the building leased. Lease rates for the
facility could range from $5000 to $8000 per month. Some tenant
improvement allowances or credit would likely be required.
• The small building could be used as a business incubator, to foster small
emerging businesses/industries in Carlsbad. A small amount of revenue could
be generated from tenants to cover associated expenses.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
Carlsbad City Council
Council Workshop, December 20, 2010
KEY VALUES —2011
COMMUNICATION
• Ensure all Council members and staff share information
• Check sources to ensure accuracy
• All written communication is public record
• Three or more = meeting (Brown Act)
• Ask yourself: "Who needs to be made aware of this information?"
• Ensure all Council members have the same information
• Go through Mayor to ensure information is distributed to all
• Utilize workshop format to share information/discuss issues
• If there is a "pinch," communicate directly to address the issue ASAP
INTEGRITY
• Always show respect to one another, staff and community
• Maintain loyalty
• Avoid getting down into negative discussions—"don't play"
COLLABORATION
• Build relationships with other agencies and councils
• Collaborate with all school districts
• Build strong working relationships with all north county cities to promote a more
safe & prosperous region
PROMOTE CARLSBAD
• Actively engage in promoting the City
• Reach out to different communities within the City
» Retain and promote businesses in Carlsbad
• Get to know business leaders
» Collaborate with the Chamber
• Attend conferences
• When meeting with others, inform Mayor of:
1) Purpose of the meeting
2) Name of business and business area represented
3) Topics discussed
4) Who was in attendance
5) Results of meeting
Consider creating short form for easy tracking
REACH OUT TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
• Ensure broad representation of the community on various boards and
commissions.
• Look for diversity in community representation
• Promote unity in the community
MAINTAIN AN ECONOMIC AND EFFICIENCY FOCUS
• Consider what is best for the entire community, now and in the future
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www.carlsbadca.gov
Memorandum
December 17, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Council Protocols and Practices
Attached is a draft document which contains excerpts from the Carlsbad Municipal Code as well
as other past practices and previously undocumented guidelines used by the City Council, as I
understand them. It was compiled as a platform for discussion at your workshop on Dec. 20th.
If you think that a document of this nature would be of continuing benefit to the City Council
and to future council members, we will update it and finalize it with any agreements that come
out of the workshop on Dec. 20 or other information that you think would be beneficial. It can
then be made available at the beginning of each year for review and update by the City Council,
as needed.
Thank you.
Attachment (1)
C: City Attorney
City Clerk
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City of Carlsbad
Council Policies and
Practices
This document contains excerpts from the Carlsbad Municipal Code as well as
other past practices and previously undocumented guidelines for the effective and
efficient operation of the City's business from a council member perspective. This
manual is not meant to be a complete list of all of the important laws and
regulations of the city but rather a user-friendly supplement to assist in
understanding and determining the practical application of the general methods
by which the City conducts its business.
The hierarchy of City rules and regulations is as follows:
State Constitution -State Laws for State concerns.
Carlsbad municipal code - Resolution and Minute orders.
Carlsbad City council polices
Carlsbad administrative policies
Departmental/Division policies
This manual is organized as follows:
I. Council Relations
If. Council/Manager- Attorney Relations
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Council Relations
Mayor Responsibilities
• The mayor (or in his/her absence, the Mayor Pro Tern) shall be the presiding officer at all
meetings of the city council. 1.20.190 and 200
• The mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall make all appointments to boards,
commissions and committees with the exception of the planning commission, and unless
otherwise specifically provided by statute, 2.06.070
• Requests for council representation at public events should be directed to the Mayor,
through the council secretary. The Mayor may decide to attend the event him/her self or
the Mayor may assign other council members as deemed appropriate.
• The city manager shall consult with Mayor on any agenda setting matters not otherwise set
forth in this manual or in the City code.
Council Responsibilities
Confidentiality - No member of the city council, employee of the city or any other person present
during a closed session of the council shall disclose to any person the content or substance of any
discussion which took place during said closed session unless the city council first authorizes the
disclosure of such information by a majority vote. 1.20.050
Council Meeting Items
Agenda setting
• Items of business may be placed on the agenda by the direction of a member of the
council, the city manager or the city attorney.
o Council originated items shall be submitted to the city manager by Friday, twelve
days prior to the scheduled council meeting. The city manager shall promptly give
copies to the other members of the city council for their review and comment.
Comments must be returned to the city manager by Wednesday, seven days prior
to the scheduled council meeting. The city manager shall include any such
comments as a part of the agenda item. If time constraints require it the mayor may
approve expedited processing for a council originated item provided copies are
made available to the other members of the council, the city attorney and the city
manager as soon as the item is prepared and, to the extent possible, any comments
received shall be incorporated. 1.20.060
o Citizens may have an item listed on a future agenda by submitting a letter to the
City Manager. Unless the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, otherwise
directs, such presentations shall be limited to ten (10) minutes.
Reconsideration of agenda items 1.20.390
• A motion to reconsider any action taken by the council may be made only at the
meeting such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same
session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion may be made only
by one of the council members who voted with the prevailing side. Nothing in this
section shall be construed to prevent any council member from making or remaking
the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the council.
• A motion to rescind, repeal, cancel or otherwise nullify prior council action shall be in
order at any subsequent meeting of the council. The effect of such action shall operate
prospectively and not retroactively and shall not operate to adversely affect individual
rights which may have been vested in the interim.
Meeting length
• It is Council's policy to adjourn meetings no later than 10:00 P.M.
Correspondence—Availability to the public 1.20.070 and 080
• Correspondence addressed to the city council shall not be a matter of public record
unless it is received and filed by the council at a regular, special, or adjourned meeting
of the council.
• Correspondence shall not be read aloud at a council meeting unless requested by
majority vote of the council.
• Correspondence concerning a matter on an agenda for consideration by the council,
which is received prior to twelve noon on Thursday preceding the meeting, shall be
made a part of the agenda item.
• Any agenda related writings or documents provided to the majority of the Council,
Board or Commission after distribution of the Agenda packet, will be available for
public inspection at the City Clerk's counter located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92008. In addition, a binder containing all agenda related writings and
documents will be held by the Deputy City Clerk at each Council, Board or Commission
meeting and available for public review.
Action on items of Legislation
• As a general rule, the City Council, as a body, will only take official positions on issues
that have a direct impact to the city of Carlsbad or a related entity. Individual Council
members may send letters on their own behalf on any issue of their choice.
• As a general rule, the City Council will not take positions on State ballot propositions
unless requested by the majority of the Council.
• The City Council adopts from time to time a Legislative platform. The purpose of
the Legislative Platform is to clearly outline the position of the City Council on priority
issues and matters that impact the city's ability to operate effectively, without
precluding the consideration of additional legislative and budget issues that arise
during the legislative session. Letters of support or opposition that meet the intent
of the platform can be sent by the Mayor without further concurrence by the Council.
Council Teamwork Protocols
1. Council Members treat each other and citizens with dignity and respect.
2. Council Members give / receive feedback to another Council Member personally.
3. Council Members will focus comments on the issues, not each other.
4. Once Council makes any decision, all Council Members will respect it.
5. Council Members will be sensitive to their obligation to conduct the public's business in
public.
6. Council Members will keep each other informed (i.e., no surprises, ask questions).
7. Council Members must take responsibility for utilizing the chain of command (i.e., go
through the City Manager).
Council - Manager/Attorney Relations
Powers and Duties of the Manager and Attorney are in Appendix C
Correspondence
• The city manager is authorized to open and examine all mail or other written
communications addressed to the city council, except correspondence addressed to
individual council members, and to give it warranted attention to the end that all
administrative business referred to in said communications and not requiring council action
may be acted upon between council meetings; provided, that all communications and any
action taken pursuant thereto shall be reported to the city council. 1.20.080
• Correspondence requiring council action shall be placed on an agenda as soon as
practicable, together with a report and recommendation from the city manager. 1.20.080
• All responses to requests for information will be shared with all council members, no
matter which councilmember made the original request.
Questions to Staff at a Council Meeting
Every council member desiring to question the city staff of a council meeting shall, after
recognition by the presiding officer, address his questions to the city manager, or the city
attorney, who shall be entitled either to answer the inquiry himself or to designate a member
of his staff for that purpose. 1.20.220
Other Guidelines:
• Any council person may, as an individual, request pertinent information on municipal
affairs and citizen complaints from the city manager and from department heads through
the city manager. These requests will be answered promptly. 2.12.110
• Council members shall work through the City Manager in the execution of the
administrative affairs of the City. No individual council member shall give orders or
instructions to any subordinates of the city manager. A vote by the majority of the City
council in a properly noticed public meeting is required to direct the City Manager to do
any significant work product and/or to add goals/projects to the current list, 2.12.110
• The City Attorney shall take his/her orders and instructions from the city council only when
sitting in a duly convened meeting of the city council, and no individual council member
shall give any orders or instructions to the city attorney. However, any council member
may, as an individual, request pertinent information on municipal affairs from the city
attorney. These requests will be answered promptly. 2.14.060
• With each other and with city manager/staff, the Council will criticize in private,
compliment in public
• Concerns about any city staff should be directed to the city manager.
• Requests for work to be brought back for Council consideration may be made when an
item is under discussion on the agenda or during the council comments section at the end
of the meeting.
• If requested through the City Manager, staff will support Mayor or a Council member in the
writing of public opinion pieces, letters to the editor, or other media releases when the
issue is one that the council as a group has voted upon or has otherwise indicated their
support/opposition (i.e. Through the legislative platform). Ail media releases will be done
under the name of the Mayor. These pieces cannot be used in campaign literature.
• At the direction of the City Manager, staff may attend or prepare notes for Council
members presentations to community groups when the purpose is to represent the City
Council as a whole. No mention of the campaign, solicitation of funds, or other reference
to city council elections may be made. If asked, the council member should express that
they are representing the City as a council member/mayor not as candidate. No
advertising for the event can mention the election or the candidacy.
Council Policy Manual
The city manager shall maintain a council policy manual to contain such written policies as
the council may adopt. The purpose of council policies is to indicate how the council intends
to rule in the future on particular matters of a recurring nature which are subject to their
discretion. Policies shall be numbered and dated and shall remain in effect until rescinded.
1.20.580 Appendix A contains a list of policies that the council may want to review during
the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Appendix B contains a complete list of council policies currently
in effect.
Appendix A
Policies for future consideration:
The following policies have been mentioned over the past few months as ones the City Council may be
interested in discussing in the upcoming year.
• RV parking in city and along Carlsbad Blvd.
• Short term vacation rentals
• Sign policies: for businesses; for campaign signs
• Wayside Horns; quiet crossings for railroad crossings
• Community Activity grants (including special events)
• City as a landlord; uses of city owned property
• Expenditure limit (CMC Chapter 1.24: not a council policy)
• Recycled water: policy on cost relationship to potable water
• Tree policy (including effect on sewer laterals)
Appendix B
Council Policies - Organized by Topic
Internal administration
1 Adoption of Council Policy Statements
2 Travel Policy
3 Employee Education Program
6 Uniform Allowance
7 Uniform Allowance & Rental
9 Vehicle Acquisition Operation & Maintenance
14 Standing Operating Procedure for City Studies
22 Purchasing Procedures
60 Employee Computer Purchase Program
67 Contracting Procedures
72 Mobile Handheld Device
70 Insurance Requirements
Parks/Rec
4 Street Trees
13 No Smoking in City Recreation Facilities
25 Parks & Rec Review of Future Park Facilities
23 Open Space Maintenance Districts
48 Naming of Parks, Facilities & Amenities in Parks
Council/Citizen Items
5 Citizen of the Year
10 Agendas for City Council Meetings
11 Cable Television
19 Procedure for Creating Standing Committees
27 City Council Policy Development Process
39 Administration - Legislative Program
47 Appointments to Boards, Commissions & Committees
69 City Support of the Use of Volunteers
76 Ticket Distribution Policy
37 Special Events Liability & Risk Mgmt Requirements
28 Facility Use Regulations
75 City Government Channel Policy
Planning/Development
16 Developmental Policy - Critical Planning Areas
17 Public Facilities Element of the General Plan
20 Street Naming and Addressing Policy
34 Review of Applications for Development Projects
30 Bus Stop Facilities in Major Projects
32 Public Facilities Management System (PFMS)
56 Development Agreements
44 Neighborhood Architectural Design Guidelines
43 Proposition E Excess Dwelling Unit Allocation
65 Signs on Public Property
66 Development of Livable Neighborhoods
64 Wireless Communication Facilities
40 Child Care Policies
52 Americans with Disabilities Act
Transportation/Streets
15 Traffic Safety Policies and Warrants 21 Street Overlay Program
26 Vacation of Streets and Quitclaim of Easements
41 Policy on Undergrounding Overhead Utilities
63 Acceptance of Roads
Finance/Fees and Revenues
24 Establish Administrative Fees
33 Financing of Public Improvements
54 Procedure for Refund of Appeal Fees
53 Administration - Unclaimed Money
49 Procurement Policy - Recycled Products
55 Public Works Contracts
74 General Fund Reserve Guidelines
61 Request for City Contributions to Grad Nite Activities
Utilities
18 Relocation of Utility Facilities
35 Sewer Master Plan
42 Reclaimed Water Use
46 Solid Waste Management
50 Mandatory Recycling Program Enforcement
Housing
57 Affordable Housing- Inclusionary Housing Projects
58 Sale of Affordable Housing Credits
73 City Option to Purchase Resale Affordable Housing
68 Inclusionary Housing Incentive Credit Schedule
Environmental policies
29 Interim Agricultural Policy
71 Energy Conservation and Management
31 Energy Conservation Incentive Awards Program
Donations/Grants
45 Sponsorships and Acceptance of Donations
51 Community Activity Funding
Appendix C
Powers and Duties of the Council's Appointees
City Manager Sectjoj>i,2.12,035
• Generally: administrative head of the government of the city under the direction and
control of the city council, responsible for the efficient administration of all of the affairs of
the city, to enforce all laws and ordinances of the city and to see that all franchises,
contracts, permits and privileges granted by the city council are faithfully observed
• Control, order, and give directions to all heads of departments and to subordinate officers
and employees of the city under his jurisdiction through their department heads
• Appoint, remove, promote and demote any and all officers and employees of the city,
except the city clerk, city treasurer and city attorney, subject to all applicable personnel
ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Conduct studies and effect such administrative reorganization of offices, positions or units
under her direction as may be indicated in the interest of efficient, effective and
economical conduct of the city's business.
• Recommend to the city council for adoption such policies, measures and ordinances as she
deems necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare of the community.
• Attend all meetings of the city council unless at his request he is excused there from by the
mayor individually or the city council, except when his removal is under consideration. She
may take part in all matters coming before the council.
• Keep the city council at all times fully advised as to the financial conditions and needs of
the city and make such recommendations as he may deem desirable.
• Prepare and submit the proposed annual budget and the proposed annual salary plan to
the city council, with a message describing important features thereof, and be responsible
for its administration after adoption.
• Responsible for the purchase of all supplies, materials and equipment for all the
departments or divisions of the city for which funds are provided in the annual budget, and
prepare and submit to the council as of the end of the fiscal year a complete report on the
finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year.
• Make investigations into the affairs of the city and any department or division thereof, and
any contract or the proper performance of any obligations of the city; further, it shall be
the duty of the city manager to investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning
the administration of the city government and in regard to the service maintained by public
utilities in the city.
• Exercise general supervision over all public buildings, public parks and all other public
property, equipment and supplies, which are under the control and jurisdiction of the city
council.
• Executive manager for the municipal water district. The executive manager shall be the
administrative head for the water district and report directly to the board of directors.
• All officers, City Attorney and other subordinate officers shall assist the City Manager in the
functions of her office.
• Examine and approve for administration all agenda items coming before the City Council.
City Attorney. (Ord. MS-160 § 2,1991; Ord, 1212 § 1 (part), 1978}
Chief legal officer of the city, act as the legal counsel for the municipal water district:
• Advise the city council, its committees, its various boards and commissions or any city
officer, when requested, upon all legal questions arising in the conduct of city business;
• Prepare or revise ordinances or resolutions when so requested by the city council or by the
city manager;
• Make recommendations for ordinances, resolutions or other documents or procedures
affecting the legal position of the city;
• Give his opinion upon any legal matter or question submitted to him by the city council,
any board or commission of the city, the city manager, or any other city officer;
• Attend all city council meetings, unless excused by the city council, for the purpose of
giving the city council any legal advice requested by its members;
• Attend such meetings of other boards and commissions of the city as he shall deem
necessary and proper or as the city council may direct;
• Prepare for execution, or approve as to form, all contracts and instruments to which the
city is a party, and approve as to form and for filing all bonds and insurance policies
submitted to the city;
• Make the following reports:
o Immediately report the outcome of any litigation in which the city has an
interest to the city manager and the city council,
o Make an annual report to the city manager and the city council as of July 31st of
each year of all pending litigation in which the city has an interest and the
condition thereof and of the state of his office;
• Enforce city laws and regulations through office hearings and court proceedings, both civil
and criminal;
• Review and analyze all state and federal legislation affecting the city;
• Appear on behalf of the city before such legislative committees and regulatory agencies as
the city council may direct;
• Represent the city in all legal actions to which the city is a party and for which other
arrangements for legal counsel have not been made;
• Perform such other duties as may be imposed by statute, by any ordinance of the city or by
other action of the city council;
• Employ special counsel when City Council deems it in the best interest of the City.
• All officers, City Manager and other subordinate officers shall assist the City Attorney in the
functions of his office.
• Approve as to form and legality all agenda items coming before the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
FUNDING
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
History/Background
• 1992: Policy No. 51 adopted; to fund human and
social service programs for Carlsbad; community
activities grants only.
• 1999: dedicated source of funding approved; $1
million set-aside; interest used to fund grants.
• Focus on funding start-up costs or other one-time
costs to "jump start" new programs/ideas.
• 3 year cap; not an ongoing source of funds
History/Background
• 2003: Subcommittee (Finnila & Hall) reviewed
policy due to many requests outside schedule for
Community Activities Grants.
• Addition of special event and winning team
grants; recommendation to exclude social service
programs as well as educational institutions from
eligibility for grants; not fully implemented.
• Reorientation of Community Activity Grants to
"community enrichment" programs/projects.
History/Background
• 2004: Citizen Review Committee recommended
revisions to policy
• Limited 3 year cap per organization vs. program
• Language added to require consideration of
matching funds in the evaluation of Community
Activity Grant programs/projects.
• 2008: committee recommended 3 year cap be
amended to allow for 2 additional years (after a 2
year hiatus) for Comirjunity Activity Grants.
Council Workshop Today
9 Consideration of additional revisions to policy
based on some recent requests that were not
consistent with the policy, and to further refine
the purpose for the grants under CC Policy 51.
• Staff will review the current issues and provide
some suggestions for consideration by Council.
CARLSBAD
Community Activity Grants (CAG)
9 Current Policy:
- Maximum 5 years; 3 years with 2 additional years
after 2 year hiatus
— Enrichment programs for community
- Approx. $40,000 available; annual budget
allocation
- Request for proposal process
— Citizen Review Committee; Council approval
CAG Issues
• "Community Enrichment" - Very broad focus;
encourages social service agencies to submit
- Community Resource Center, Phoenix House, Assistance
League
• Fundraiser Events
- Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
• Exceed cap, or will exceed cap, on number of years
receiving grant
- Art Splash, Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
• Limited staff review to determine eligibility
CAG Considerations
Redirect the program to "neighborhood-focused
improvement or enrichment programs"; redefine
eligible projects; smaller focus
Re-title these grants to "Neighborhood
Improvement Grants"; minimize confusion
Identify programs/projects which are specifically
ineligible
- Fundraisers; basic operating/administrative
support; ongoing social service programs/projects
I T Y OF
CARLSBAD
CAP Considerations
• Implement process for staff review and initial
evaluation of all applications; committee to
receive eligible applications only.
• Revise timing to all for no more than 5 years of
consecutive funding; if focus redirected this will
be less of a problem.
• Exceptions to 5 year cap to be considered on a
case-by-case basis for special circumstances only.
Special Event Grants (SEG)
• Current Policy:
- Maximum 3 years
- For "special events in the city with citywide
interest"
— Grants requested any time during year
- Funded from Council contingency fund
- Application submitted to Council for approval
- Special Event Committee approves event
I T Y OF
CARLSBAD
SEG Issues
• Grants requested for fundraisers
— Mitchell Thorpe Foundation
• Grant requests exceeding 3 yea reap
— Art Splash; Christmas Bureau; CHS Parade
• Limited staff review to determine eligibility;
generally all referred to Council without formal
recommendation
SEG Considerations
• Fundraisers ineligible for cash or city services
contributions
• Allow for primarily "start-up" costs; 3 year cap;
no other financial assistance from City
• Exceptions to 3 year rule on a case-by-case basis
for city service contributions only
• No approval if receiving funding under CAG or to
extend funding under the policy
I T Y OF
CARLSBAD
SEG Considerations (cont.)
• Implement a tier of approvals which allows staff
to approve SEGs up to $5000 following
consultation with the Special Events Committee,
unless an exception is required; Council to
approve all exceptions and grants over $5000.
• Re-define "special events of citywide interest" to
indicate that "special event must be designed to
appeal to a wide variety of city residents and
have a key focus on family-friendly activities".
CARLSBAD
Winning Team Grants (WTG)
• Current Policy:
- Maximum 3 years
- For "youth teams to offset the cost of travel to
national championship competitions"
- Grants can be requested any time of year
- Funds from Council contingency
- Participants must be 18 years of age or younger;
must be a non-profit; 90% of participants must be
Carlsbad residents
-Application requesjto Council; Council approves
CITY OF
CARLSBAD
WTG Issues
• Some ambiguity in the definition of eligible
teams.
— "National Championship Competition" leaves
some room for interpretation that the team was
not required to progress through a series of
competitions; they could just go compete.
— Intent was for the team to progress through a
series of competitions and win the right to
compete at a national or international level.
WTG Considerations
• Add clarifying language to policy to indicate
teams are eligible only if they are successfully
advancing through a competitive process to a
national or international level.
• Add a statement that the contribution of
matching funds will be considered by the Council
in its evaluation of WIG requests.
Any other issues/concerns?
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FUNDING
AGENDA
I. Historical Background on Community Activities Funding (5 minutes)
a. Original Policy
b. Review of revisions to date
II. Community Activities Grants (20 minutes)
a. Current Policy
b. Issues
c. Considerations/Suggestions
d. Council Feedback
III. Special Event Grants (15 minutes)
a. Current Policy
b. Issues
c. Considerations/Suggestions
d. Council Feedback
IV. Winning Teams Grants (5 minutes)
a. Current Policy
b. Issues
c. Considerations/Suggestions
d. Council Feedback
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY FUNDING
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JANUARY 18, 2011
Historical Background
In 1992, the City Council adopted the Community Activity (Grants) Funding policy (Council Policy No. 51).
Initially, the policy was established to assist in funding various human and social service programs for Carlsbad
residents. It was intended to complement other city programs by providing money for services that may not be
eligible for funding under any other city program (i.e., CDBG). In 1999, a dedicated source of funding was
provided by the Council through a set-aside of $1 million. The interest from the $1 million set-aside was, and is,
used to fund the grants. The focus of the program was to fund start-up costs or other one-time costs to "jump
start" new programs or ideas. The grants were not intended to serve as an ongoing source of funding for any
program. As a result, a three-year limit was placed on receipt of the grants for any single program.
As a result of many requests being received outside the formal application process for Community Activity
Grants, the Council asked a subcommittee (Finnila and Hall) to review the program and offer suggestions for
revisions. The subcommittee recommended the addition of Special Event and Winning Team Grants to the
policy. It also recommended that the program be revised to exclude social service programs as well as
educational institutions from being eligible for the grants. This exclusion, however, has not been fully
implemented to date.
The policy was revised in 2003 to add requests for special events and winning teams which were separately
funded from the above noted Community Activities Grants and could be considered at any time during the year,
and to reorient the community activity funding to "community enrichment" types of programs/projects for
Carlsbad residents and visitors. These grants have no committee review. They are simply considered by the City
Council on a case-by-case basis.
The policy was further revised in 2004 based on recommendations from the Community Activity Grant Citizen
Review Committee to clarify that "organizations" were restricted to three years of funding, not just programs.
There was also language added that required consideration of matching funds in the evaluation of the
applications by the Review Committee.
The most recent revision to the policy was processed in 2008 as a result of another citizens' committee
recommendation to allow local organizations that had received 3 years of community activity grant funding in
previous years to be allowed to reapply after a 2 year hiatus, and to then be eligible for another 2 years of
community activity funding.
There have been a number of revisions to the policy over time to clarify terms and to refine or modify the
purpose of the three grants available under the Community Activities Funding Program. Based on some recent
requests that were not consistent with the policy, the Council has indicated its intent to comprehensively review
the policy and make modifications as appropriate. Staff has outlined the current issues and made some
suggestions to assist the Council in its review.
Community Activity Grants
Current Policy:
1. Maximum 5 years: 3 years with 2 year hiatus, then additional 2 years
2. For "enrichment programs" for the community
3. Approximately $40,000 available; annual allocation through budget process
4. Request for proposal process early fall; citizen review and evaluation panel
5. Recommendations from review panel to City Council for approval
Issues:
1. "Community enrichment programs or projects" is a very broad focus and continues to encourage social
service type agencies to apply for funding for programs with specific population assistance. Very worth
organizations have received funding. However, many of these projects still seem to be inconsistent with
the intent of the Council's policy.
Example(s): Community Resource Center; Phoenix House; Assistance League
2. Some of the project or programs funded have been for fundraiser type of events.
Example(s): Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
3. There are one or more projects/programs that have received, or will ask to receive, grants for a number
of years that exceeds the policy.
Example(s): Art Splash; Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
4. Limited staff review to date to determine eligibility or consistency with policy intent; all projects
forwarded to citizen review panel.
Considerations:
1. Redirect the program to "neighborhood-focused improvement or enrichment programs and/or
projects" by refining definition of eligible projects. For example, consider the addition of language which
indicates projects must demonstrate through design how they will specifically strengthen,
improve/enrich and/or enhance neighborhoods within Carlsbad.
2. Distinguish these grants through a re-title to "Neighborhood Improvement Grants"; maintain overall
policy title as Community Activities Funding since it also includes Special Events and Winning Teams; this
might minimize some of the confusion over the various type of grants.
3. Identify projects/programs which are specifically ineligible: fundraising activities; basic operating and/or
administrative support to an organization; or ongoing social service programs/projects/services.
4. Implement process for staff review and evaluation of all applications; committee only receives eligible
projects for review and funding recommendations.
5. Revise timing to allow for no more than 5 years of consecutive funding for a single project/program. If
the Council redirects the program to fund neighborhood improvement programs/projects/events, the
timing issue is less likely to become a problem.
6. Add a policy statement which indicates that Council will consider exceptions to the 5 year funding limit
on a very limited case-by-case basis for special circumstances only (i.e, health or safety issues, etc.)
Special Event Grants
Current Policy:
1. Maximum 3 years
2. For "special events in the city with citywide interest"
3. Grants can be requested any time of the year
4. Funded from City Council Contingency Fund
5. Special Event Grant Application; special event approved by special event committee
6. City Council approves
Issues:
1. Requests for grants (cash and/or city services) for fundraiser events.
Example(s): Mitchell Thorpe Foundation
2. There are one or more projects/programs that have received, or will ask to receive, grants {cash and/or
city services) for a number of years that exceeds the policy.
Example(s): Art Splash (cash and city services); Christmas Bureau (city services); Carlsbad High
School Homecoming Parade (city services)
3. Limited staff review to date to determine eligibility; projects all forwarded to Council with no formal
staff recommendation.
Considerations:
1. No funding for events which serve as a fundraiser for any given organization; includes no funding for city
services (often referred to as "in-kind services).
2. Funding will be provided primarily for start-up costs for special events; 3 years of funding maximum;
organization can receive no other financial assistance from the City to be eligible .
3. Add a policy statement which indicates that Council will consider exceptions to the 3 year funding limit
for special event grants on a very limited case-by-case basis and for city services contributions only.
4. Special events receiving funding under the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program will not be
eligible for additional funding under the Special Event Grant in any given year, or to extend funding to an
event past the 5 year limit for that program.
5. Staff may approve special event grants up to $5,000 following consultation with the Special Events
Committee unless an exception is required to the number of years an organization has received the
grant; Council to approve any grants that exceed $5,000 (or appeals of a staff decision) and for special
consideration related to city service contributions (extended grants).
6. Re-define "special events of citywide interest" by indicating that the "special events requesting grant
funding must be designed to appeal to a wide variety of city residents and have a key focus on family-
friendly activities." The event should reflect the values of the City in creating a strong sense of
community and equal access to all. In addition the purpose of the event may not be for any political or
religious benefit or similar purpose which the City Attorney determines is an unlawful use of public
funds.
Winning Team Grants
Current Policy:
1. Maximum 3 years
2. For "youth teams to offset the cost of travel expenses to national championship competitions"
3. Grants can be requested any time of the year
4. Funded from City Council Contingency Fund
5. Participants must be 18 years of age or younger; group or team must be a non-profit; request must be
made prior to the date of the event; at least 90% of the participants must be residents of Carlsbad
6. Written request to the Council
7. City Council approves
Issues:
1. Some ambiguity in the definition of eligible teams. "National Championship Competitions" has been
defined (and contested) by some as any championship where athletes simply are able to compete
against other teams with varying skill levels. Staff believes the intent was for national championships
where the athletes progressed through a series of competitions at a local and/or state level and won the
right to then compete at the national (or perhaps international level)
Considerations:
1. Add clarifying language to indicate the teams eligible for a grant must have successfully advanced as a
group through a competitive process to the national or international event.
2. Add a statement that the contribution of matching funds will be considered by the Council in its
evaluation of the request.
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Policy No, _ 51
CITY OF CARLSBAD Date Issued _ 1/8/08
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
Supersedes No. 1/20/04
General Subject: Community Activity Funding
Specific Subject: Process for Funding Community Activities
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division
Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
BACKGROUND: The City Council has, in the past, chosen to fund community
activities with General Fund monies. This has included the allocation of funds to agencies
that provide various enrichment programs to Carlsbad residents and visitors. During the
2003-04 budget process, the City Council directed a council subcommittee to evaluate the
current process and recommend changes to facilitate that process. The following policy
outlines those changes.
PURPOSE: To establish the process for distributing funds for community activities.
POLICY:
1 . It is the policy of the City of Carlsbad to allocate funds for
community activities.
2. Organizations funded under this policy may receive grants for no
more than 3 years, with the exception of the Community Activity
Grant. Organizations funded by the Community Activity Grant
may receive grants for 3 years and then cannot apply for grant
funding for a minimum of 2 years. After at least a 2 year hiatus,
organizations can again apply for grant funding and receive a
maximum of two additional years of grant funding.
3. Community Activity Grants
a. These grants provide funding for enrichment programs for
the community.
b. The amount of funds to be allocated will be determined
annually during the budget process.
c. Once the budget is adopted interested groups will be
notified of the application process.
d. The application process will consist of the following:
i. City application for funds
ii. Public hearing before a citizen review panel
iii. Recommendations submitted to City Council.
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e. The City Council will establish a review panel comprised of
citizens and city staff to evaluate the applications, and make
recommendations to the City Council. The review panel will
be comprised of the following: One representative from each
quadrant of the City, one member of the Senior Commission,
the Library Board, and the Parks & Recreation Commission.
f. The review panel will consider the provision of matching
funds from other sources in evaluation of the applications.
4. Special Event Grants
a. These grants provide city funding for Special Events in the
city of citywide interest.
b. These grants can be requested any time of the year.
c. The requests will be funded from Council's contingency
account.
d. The application process will consist of the following:
i. Special event application
ii. Special Event Grant supplemental application
iii. Approval of special event by special events
committee
iv. Allocation of funding by the City Council
5. Winning Teams Grants
a. These grants provide funding to youth teams to offset the
cost of travel expenses to national championship
competitions.
b. These grants can be requested any time of the year.
c. The requests will be funded from Council's contingency
account.
d. Eligibility requirements are:
i. The participants are all 18 years of age or under,
ii. The group or team is an organized non-profit
corporation or agency,
iii. The request for funding must be made prior to the
date of the event,
iv. At least 90% of the participants in the team or
group are residents of Carlsbad.
e. The application process will consist of the following:
i. Written request to Council
ii. Allocation of funding by the City Council
6. This policy may be amended as necessary.