HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-20; City Council; MinutesOC.CA%CITY COUNCIL(51 Council Chamberet.'"-7-77)\m-•1200 Carlsbad Village Drive''")minutes Carlsbad, CA 92008
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September 20, 2016,9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:Hall, Blackburn, Packard, Schumacher, Wood
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Pro Tern Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:None.
PRESENTATIONS:None.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Garcia spoke about the benefits of Community Choice Energy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND EXECUTIVE MANAGER REPORTS:
1.PRESENTATION ON STATUS OF CLIMATE ACTION PLAN —Acceptance of staff presentation on
the status of the Climate Action Plan implementation. (Staff contact:Michael Grim, Public
Works)
Climate Action Plan Administrator Mike Grim presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Wood, Administrator Grim explained that not
all cities in San Diego have a Climate Action Plan.He further explained that Carlsbad's is one
of the only plans in the County that is qualified.
Diane Nygaard spoke in support of the City's continued efforts to implement the Climate
Action Plan.
Mayor Hall asked if there is an industry dashboard to see if Carlsbad is meeting targets.
Administrator Grim stated that SANDAG has a Climate Planning tool called Clear Path.The
City has the ability to report to the Climate Registry via that tool.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for staff's efforts implementing the Climate
Action Plan.
ACTION: Council received the presentation.
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2.APPROPRIATION OF $1,946,133 FOR THE NEXTGEN REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM —
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-192 authorizing a funding appropriation of $1,946,133 from
the General Fund balance for FY 2016-17 for the NextGen Regional Communications System
(RCS).(Staff contact:Mike Davis, Fire)
Fire Chief Mike Davis and Police Chief Neil Gallucci presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Packard, Chief Davis explained that Motorola
will be doing upgrades on the new system every two years for 10 years and that the system
will be built for a 25 year life.He further explained that the Regional Board agrees that within
the next 20 —25 years a nationwide communications system will be in place.
In response to Council Member Blackburn, Chief Davis stated that the capability and capacity
of the new system is tremendous.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the NextGen Regional Communications
System.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2016-192. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT:Meeting was adjourned at 9:56 a.m.
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Sheila R.o •ia ,CMC
City Clerk Services Manager