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MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CiTY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT BOARD
(Joint Special Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: July 21, 2015
TIME OF MEETING: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: 1635 Faraday Avenue, Room 173A, Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Wood to approve minutes,
the motion carried unanimously.
Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held June 30, 2015.
Minutes ofthe Joint Special Meeting held June 30, 2015.
Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held July 9, 2015.
Minutes ofthe Joint Special Meeting held July 9, 2015.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None.
July 21, 2015 City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Joint Special Meeting
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Mayor Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board at
9:02 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:20 a.m. with all Council Members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
2. AB #22,040 - Presentation on Quarterly Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects Status
Report for period ending June 30, 2015.
A PowerPoint presentation was provided (copy on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk) by Public
Works Director Pat Thomas and Engineering Manager Glen Van Peski. The PowerPoint
included a spreadsheet depicting the status and cost of current projects underway. Mr.
Thomas stated there are currently 258 continuing and new projects with a total cost of $496
million underway. Typically, an average of 20 to 30 projects are completed per year with an
additional 20 to 30 projects added each year.
Council Member Wood asked ifthe Carlsbad Unified School District has been notified about
the temporary closure of the Cole and Dove Libraries during reconstruction and Library
Services Director Heather Pizzuto responded that yes, numerous methods of communication
have been engaged and she is confident that the school district is aware of the dates of
closure. In addition the City of Carlsbad has employed the website and social media venues
to keep the citizens informed ofthe reconstruction timeline.
Mayor Hall, Council Member Wood and Council Member Schumacher all asked questions
about the Carlsbad Village double-tracking project. Mr. Van Peski responded that the
trenching goal is included and the safety features of trenching are being emphasized in
ongoing negotiations with SANDAG.
Mayor Hall requested further information with regard to the status ofthe park in Robertson
Ranch, noting this is a Growth Management Standard item, and Mr. Van Peski agreed to
provide a timeline for the park to the City Council.
Mayor Hall informed staff that he has noticed some parts of the City of Carlsbad's website is
not always current. Interim City Manager Kathy Dodson responded that whenever outdated
information is observed, to please bring it to her attention. It is staff's goal to always update
and maintain current information on the city's website.
Council Member Blackburn asked about purple pipe water (recycled water lines) availability
for residential use in the future. Mr. Thomas responded that the State of California has an
ordinance in process that will dictate a new model landscape requiring the installation of gray
water irrigation systems in new construction.
ACTION: Report Received.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
July 21, 2015 City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Joint Special Meeting
3. AB #22,041 - Presentation of a report on Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project.
A PowerPoint presentation was provided (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) by
SANDAG representative Keith Greer. Mr. Greer reported on the draft Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) currently out for public review. There will be a public workshop held on
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlsbad Senior Center to solicit public feedback
on the four (4) salt vs. fresh water options being evaluated. This will be an open house format
where the public will be encouraged to participate.
Mr. Greer stated that the lagoon has approximately 2-4 feet of "muck" below the shallow
surface of water and the health ofthe lagoon is in jeopardy. The prevalence of cattails slow
the flow of water and add to potential flood situations. The cattails also prevent the effective
treatment of mosquito mitigation and have grown substantially, taking over 60 acres of open
water since the last dredging.
Council Member Packard asked what will be the main consideration determining which
method is used to rehabilitate the lagoon. Mr. Greer responded that there are several factors
including cost benefit analysis, flooding, vector control and water quality. The option that
provides the most benefits will likely prevail.
ACTION: Report Received.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Barbara Engleson
City Clerk