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MEETING OF : Opening of the Spring 2011 Citizens Academy
(Special Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: March 24, 2011
TIME OF MEETING: 5:25 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
In attendance: Mayor Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council Member Douglas and Council
Member Blackburn.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: None.
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand welcomed the students to the Spring 2011 Citizens Academy.
She introduced the City Council to the class. Each Council Member gave opening comments
and expressed their support of the students for taking the time to attend the Academy.
Ms. Hildabrand introduced City Staff.
Participants introduced themselves.
Lisa gave a presentation regarding the City of Carlsbad's government structure.
Participants took a brief break at 7:00 p.m. and returned to the session at 7:10 p.m.
Sue Irey brought everyone back from break.
Deputy City Attorney Ron Kemp gave a presentation and spoke about the laws that direct
municipal government.
Cynthia Haas gave a presentation and spoke about the Land Swap.
Municipal Property Manager Joe Garuba gave a presentation and spoke regarding the power
plant proposal by NRG West.
Communications Manager Kristina Ray reviewed the information to be found on the City's
website and how to get involved with the city.
Liz de Jonge thanked everyone for attending.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Special Meeting of March 24, 2011 was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Andrea Dykes,
Secretary to the City Council.