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MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
(Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: October 14, 2014
TIME OF MEETING: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: 1635 Faraday Avenue, Room 173A, Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Packard, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn
Absent: Hall
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS;
1. AB #21,757 - Receive a presentation on the Poinsettia Fire Recovery Efforts.
Mike Calderwood, Fire Division Chief, delivered the PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file in
the City Clerk's Office).
Questions and answers at the conclusion of the presentation began with Council Member
Blackburn asking how much our storm drains can handle if we get the rain predicted this
winter. Chief Calderwood stated he did not have an accurate calculation which further
supports preparing the inlets to perform adequately in the event heavy rain does occur.
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Council Member Schumacher asked if HOA's (homeowner associations) and/or private
citizens receive any reimbursement from the Fire Management Assistance Grant. Chief
Calderwood explained that when public infrastructure is threatened by private inlets, the city
will step in to make repairs or improvements and those expenses will be submitted for
reimbursement.
Mayor Pro Tem Packard asked about volunteer efforts taking place Saturday, October 18, to
clear out debris from the fire affected areas. Kathy Dodson, Assistant City Manager, stated
that due to the potential hazardous nature ofthe clean-up, city staff and a contingency of
marines will be performing the work. Mayor Pro Tem Packard asked what efforts are
underway to communicate to HOA's the lessons they need to learn from the Poinsettia Fire
to avoid costly repairs and maintenance following future fires. Fire Chief Mike Davis informed
Council that a committee has been hard at work visiting and advising citizens and HOA's on
how to plan and prepare to limit damage and expense, as much as possible, in the future.
Chief Davis also noted that soil retention studies are due by the end of this month.
Speaker in Support: Julie Leader, President of the Aviara Premier Collection HOA,
requested assistance from the city to restore common areas damaged by the fires in their
development. The HOA hired a soil retention consultant who provided a report. (Copy on
file in the City Clerk's Office)
ACTION: Report received.
AB #21,758 - Approval of Resolution No. 2014-239, approving funds for the construction of
enhancements and improvements to private storm drain structures Impacted by the 2014
Poinsettia Fire.
Marshall Plantz, Senior Engineer, delivered a PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file in the City
Clerk's Office).
Council Member Blackburn asked ifthe $100,000 being requested will come from reserves
and Mr. Plantz responded yes.
Council Member Wood asked if the city will be fined if ash and other debris flow into storm
drains. Kathy Dodson, Assistant City Manager, responded that the City of Carlsbad could be
fined as much as $10,000 per day for illegal discharge. Fines are based upon a number of
factors, such as; culpability, what actions were taken to avoid the discharge, etc.
Mayor Pro Tem Packard asked of the $100,000 being requested, what percentage will be
remedied. Mr. Plantz responded 70 to 80 percent of the drains should be taken care of and
that the cost for repairs will be submitted to the state. If successful, the city should receive
75 percent reimbursement.
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ACTION: Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Packard,
motion carried unanimously by those present to approve Resolution No. 2014-239
authorizing the expenditure of $100,000 from the general fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Packard announced a recess at 10:02 a.m. and reconvened at 10:10 a.m. with all
Council Members present.
3. AB #21,759 - Receive a presentation on the recent public outreach for the status ofthe Village
and Barrio Plan.
Scott Donnell, Senior Planner, delivered the PowerPoint Presentation (copy on file in the City
Clerk's office). Mr. Donnell advised the Council that the draft master plan is expected by early
2015.
Council Member Blackburn asked if there is an opportunity to begin "trenching" the railroad
tracks prior to the completion of the master plan. Mr. Donnell replied yes, the trenching
project can proceed on its own.
Council Member Wood suggested staff comprise an implementation list as they begin to roll
out some of these great ideas. Mr. Donnell agreed that a priority list would be part ofthe
plan.
Council Member Schumacher asked when the plan is complete, will Dover/Cole (plan
consultants), present the plan for private homeowners and businesses in the Village and
Barrio neighborhoods to plan their own improvements and will the plan unite the Barrio and
the Village. Mr. Donnell explained that there will probably be some distinction in the plan, if
only to maintain the historical significance of the two areas.
Speakers in Support:
Doug Avis spoke in support ofthe master plan.
Fred Briggs spoke in support ofthe master plan, but would like to see the plan include the
beach walk and bluff areas.
Sherry Alvarado spoke in support of the Chestnut Avenue train track crossing bridge and
inquired about code enforcement in the "Olde Carlsbad" neighborhood citing property
owners who do not maintain their property and dog owners who are housing more than the
allowed number of dogs on their property.
ACTION; Report received.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Member Wood reported that she and Council Member Schumacher attended the CA
League of Cities Information Session regarding the water bond initiative in the general election.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS; None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS; None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS; None.
ADJOURNMENT; Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
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Barbara Eng\esor)(y
City Clerk