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MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
(Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: April 15, 2014
TIME OF MEETING: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Room 173A, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Packard, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
1. AB #21,566 - Discussion on the additional scope options for capital improvement projects
scheduled for the Georgina Cole Ubrary (Cole Ubrary) and the Carlsbad City Ubrary on Dove
Lane (Dove Ubrary).
Heather Pizzuto Ubrary and Cultural Arts Director, and Steve Didier, Management Analyst
presented the report and PowerPoint Presentation (available in the office of the City Clerk).
The overview provided scope of work, and conceptual ideas.
Council Member Blackburn asked for clarification on why the stucco needs replacing and if it
is cost effective to do so, or would an option of repainting provide the aesthetic appeal that
new stucco may provide at a fraction of the cost. The option to replace the stucco or
resurface are not options due to the fact that the latter adds weight to the building which is
an engineering issue.
Council Member Schumacher inquired as to the potential for additional revenue generated if
the Schulman Auditorium was upgraded as shown in the presentation. The changes would
consist of an additional 12" added to the height of the stage and a green room for staging
performers.
Mayor Pro Tem Packard asked how long it would take to put a new roof on the Dove Ubrary,
as it would shut down the library to patrons.
Interim Public Works Director Jim Howell responded to the question regarding the roof and
stated it would depend on the extent ofthe remodel option chosen. If it is the option that
includes the roof, removal of stairs and relocating the Friends ofthe Ubrary store inside the
Dove Ubrary it could take a minimum of 8 weeks.
Ms. Pizzuto mentioned that in the event of library closures, the Ubrary Learning Center would
be available to provide most services.
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Speaker In Support: Michael Williams, Treasurer of Carlsbaci Arts Foundation
Council would like staff to repair the Cole Ubrary. If the library is due for replacement in 10
years, Council recommends fire suppression system, duct work, parking lot, sealants, and
minimal repairs to maintain the functionality ofthe facility, but notto invest in a remodel.
Regarding the Dove library Council asked staff to provide a revised scope of work at a future
meeting regarding the cost analysis, service revenue generation, rate of return on a coffee
shop investment and auditorium. They recommended painting the library and delaying the
replacement of stucco for now.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, direction to staff to
move forward with specific repairs to the Cole library and return to Council at a future
meeting with a revised scope of work and assessments regarding the Dove Ubrary, motion
carried unanimously.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 10:13 a.m., meeting reconvened at 10:18 a.m. with all Council
Members present
2. AB #21,567 - Seeking Council guidance on Policy 33, Financing of Public Improvements.
Chuck McBride, Administrative Services Director, and Brian Forbath, Bond Counsel with
Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth presented the report via PowerPoint (available in the
office ofthe City Clerk).
Mr. McBride gave an overview of Policy 38 which merged with Policy 33 in 2002, which
provides process and procedure guidelines regarding bonds and the formation of Community
Facilities Districts (CFD)'s and Assessment Districts, used to finance public improvements.
Council may waive the policy if Council finds it to be of public benefit. Staff presented a
request for a waiver ofthe Policy 33 provisions related to the pass through of a CFD lien for
a residential project.
Speakers in Support: Steve Powell, Project Manager with Bent West, John Yeager, Bent West,
Michael Williams
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard (as paraphrased by City Attorney Brewer) to
make a finding under Policy 33 to waive the provision of the pass-through requirement for
CFDs based on the benefit of proceeding with the College Boulevard improvements in a
district with diverse ownership, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried 3-2
with Mayor Hall and Council Member Schumacher voting No.
3. AB #21,568 - Receive and file an update from staff regarding the status of City of Carlsbad's
Employee Learning and Development Plan update.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to
continue the item to a future meeting date. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Hall 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014 was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Shelley Colliifts, CMC
Assistant CityClerk