HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-13; Public Financing Authority; MinutesJOINT MEETING
of the Public Financing Authority, City Council, Carlsbad Municipal Water District,
Community Development Commission and City Council as Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency
Minutes
June 13, 2017, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:27 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ROLL CALL: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C.Schumacher, M. Packard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
14. FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS -Adoption
of Resolution No. 2017-108 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, adopting the
Final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the City of
Carlsbad and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for the various funds; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 1573 of the Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District, adopting the Water District Final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year 2017-18; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 537 of the Community Development Commission of the City of
Carlsbad, California, approving the Operating Budget of the Carlsbad Housing Authority for Fiscal
Year 2017-18; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-109 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California acting
as Successor Agency for the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency, approving the Operating Budget of
the Successor Agency and Enforceable Obligations of the City of Carlsbad's Redevelopment
Obligation Retirement Fund for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-110 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
establishing the 2017-18 Appropriation Limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State
Constitution and State Law; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-111 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-112 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
approving determining that the FY 2017-18 Capital Improvement Program Budget is consistent
with the General Plan and applicable Climate Action Plan measures and actions; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-113 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
approving the FY 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-114 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
approving adjustments to the FY 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program and Operating Budget;
and
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Adoption of Resolution No. 538 of the Community Development Commission of the City of
Carlsbad, California, adjusting the Operating Budget of the Carlsbad Housing Authority for Fiscal
Year 2016-17; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-115 of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
declaring the Improvement and Redemption Funds as surplus, ordering the disposition of surplus
amounts, approving the Reassessment District Closeout Analysis and Findings Report prepared by
NBS for Reassessment District No. 97-1 (Alga Road and College Boulevard), and authorizing the
transfer and appropriation of funds. (Staff contact: Helga Stover, Administrative Services)
Executive Director/City Manager/Secretary's Recommendation: Take public input, close the
public hearing and adopt the resolutions.
Administrative Services Director Chuck McBride and Budget Manager Helga Stover gave a
report and presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Chair/Mayor/President Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Tom Hersant with Carlsbad Sister Cities Ambassadors spoke about international culture and
requested that the City become a member of Sister City International.
Chair/Mayor/President Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Board Member/Council Member/Commissioner Packard expressed concerns regarding
Cal PERS' stability and suggested the City write a policy to pay what is mandated and take any
remaining funds to put in another pension fund. In response to Board Member/Council
Member/Commissioner Packard, Executive Director/Executive Director/Secretary Crawford
confirmed that the budget supports the city objectives and goals.
Board Member/Council Member/Commissioner C. Schumacher requested a report back on
the Housing-in-Lieu Fee for the potential of attaching a fee escalator to it.
Board Member/Council Member/Commissioner M. Schumacher spoke in favor of moving
money into another pension fund and requested a strategy conversation.
Vice President/Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Blackburn spoke in support of paying the PERS
obligations.
President/Mayor/Chair Hall agreed the City needs to have a conversation about the PERS
obligation.
ACTION: Motion by Vice President/Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Blackburn, seconded by Board
Member/Council Member/Commissioner M. Schumacher, to adopt Council Resolution Nos.
2017-108, 2017-109, 2017-110, 2017-111, 2017-112, 2017-113, 2017-114, and 2017-115,
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CMWD Resolution No. 1573, and Community Development Commission Resolution Nos. 537
and 538. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Executive Director/City Manager/Secretary Crawford stated that it took effort from the entire
organization to bring this document forward and Council's support is appreciated. He also stated
that work will begin on an unfunded liability policy.
City Attorney Celia Brewer stated that a vote for the Program Options needed to be made.
ACTION: Minute Motion by Vice President/Mayor Pro Tern/Vice Chair Blackburn, seconded by
Board Member/Council Member/Commissioner M. Schumacher, to accept the Program Option
to Address CalPERS Unfunded Liability. Motion carried, 4/1 (M. Packard -No).
ACTION: Minute Motion by Vice President/Mayor Pro Tern/ Vice Chair Blackburn, seconded by
Board Member/Council Member/Commissioner M. Schumacher, to accept the Program Option
for IT Staffing. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Tamara McMinn
Deputy City Clerk