HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD/CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SPECIAL MEETING
Faraday Administration Offices
1635 Faraday Avenue
Room173A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
11 a.m. to conclusion of business at approximately 2 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Lewis, Hall, Packard, Nygaard. Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin was absent.
1. Council discussion on Council Member reports on regional roles and assignments, as
necessary, including:
Nygaard Buena Vista Lagoon JPA
City/School Committee
LOSSAN Corridor Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
North County Transit District Board of Directors
North County Transit District Planning Committee
Council Member Nygaard noted that North County Transit District is close to hiring a
new CEO.
Packard Buena Vista Lagoon JPA
City/School Committee
EFJPA
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority
League of California Cities - SD Division
League of California Cities Transportation, Communication & Public Works
Committee
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
Council Member Packard reported that the League of California Cities is supporting the
Governor's proposed increase in sales tax. Council Members directed the City Manager
to write a letter to both the League and the Governor stating Council's preference that
the State first balance their budget before an increase in tax is considered.
Hall Chamber of Commerce Liaison
League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee
SANDAG Board of Directors
SANDAG Public Safety Committee
SANDAG Executive Committee
No report.
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Kulchin American Coastal Coalition Board of Directors
American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Board of Directors
CalCoast Board of Directors
Carlsbad ConVis (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA)
North County Transit District (alternate)
*San Diego Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)
SANDAG Board of Directors (2 alternate)
*SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee
No report.
Lewis Chamber of Commerce Liaison
LAFCO Cities Advisory Committee
North County Mayors and Managers
SANDAG (1st alternate)
San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
Mayor Lewis noted that he is putting together a 13 person Leadership Team for the
County Water Authority.
Requests to Speak on a listed item.
There was no public comment.
Adjourn to Joint Meeting of the City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District
(CMWD)
2. Discussion and review, and provide direction to staff on proposed water and sewer
rates.
Deputy Public Works Director Mark Stone, Water Operations Assistant Manager Cari Dale and
Finance Manager Helga Stover gave the report on the proposed increase in water and sewer
rates. This report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Council directed the City Manager to return with information regarding the water and sewer
rate increase requests at the December 2, 2008 Council Meeting. They also requested that a
workshop be held in 2009 that would review the purchase of a Vactor, additional CMWD
personnel and the Encina Wastewater Authority financial model.
Council Member Hall requested more information regarding CMWD operational expenditures.
Mayor Lewis inquired about the amount of water and sewer resources needed over time and
the timely completion of projects such as replacement of defective water meters.
At 12:18 p.m. Council took a brief recess for lunch and all Council Members returned at 12:30
p.m. to resume the Workshop.
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Adjolirn to Continuation of the City Council Special Meeting
3. Discussion and review of Recreation costs, programs and policies.
Recreation Director Brian Albright and Consultant Karon Badalamenti gave the report on
Recreation programs and policies. Mr. Albright noted that the goal of the project is to focus on
recreation cost recovery. This report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Ms. Badalamenti explained the pyramid methodology which articulates the level of benefit that
recreation services provide.
Mayor Lewis stated that the realities of politics weigh on recreation cost decisions.
Council Members Hall and Packard agreed that the Recreation group proceed with the
pyramid model. They both noted that the model would help direct citizens.
Council Member Nygaard suggested that a wide range of activities should be offered by
Recreation.
4. Discussion of Council efficiency and effectiveness including impact of regional
assignments with regard to contact with other Council members, decision and
policymaking, serving the community and effective methods of feedback.
Mayor Lewis discussed the potential for changing regional assignments due to the new
Council Member coming on board.
5. City Manager review of goal and major project tracking report and update discussion of
Council goal setting process and discussion of capacity and effectiveness in the
delivery of City processes and services.
City Manager Lisa Hildabrand distributed the Athena strategic goals (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk). Council Members discussed goal setting for the upcoming year, making
suggestions for number and specificities of the goals.
6. Discussion of feedback, communications or correspondence on issues for the good of
the community, including directions to the City Manager or City Attorney, as
appropriate, for the scheduling of items for future agendas, workshops or study
sessions.
No discussion.
Requests to Speak: Continuation of Requests to Speak (if necessary)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
)rralne Wood, Certified Municipal Clerk
City Clerk