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Home My WebLink About2024-09-10; City Council; Minutes (2) Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 23, 2024 Minutes of the Special Meeting held Aug. 20, 2024 Minutes of the Special Meeting held Aug. 27, 2024 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Council Member Acosta read the proclamation. Human Resources Manager Silvano Rodriguez said a few words. Proclamation in Recognition of National Preparedness Month Council Member Burkholder read the proclamation. Assistant Director of Emergency Services Kim Young said a few words. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rosanne Bentley voiced her concerns regarding Republic Services. Jean Walker voiced her concerns regarding the League of California Cities Board of Directors. Raul Villamar expressed his concerns regarding homeless individuals near Windsor Pointe. Cindy Venolia spoke regarding an increase in airport traffic. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JULY 31, 2024 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as of July 31, 2024. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services Department) Sept. 10, 2024, 5 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Minutes Sept. 10, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 2. ANNUAL REPORT OF INVESTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 – Accept and file the Annual Report of Investments for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services Department) 3. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CANNON LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 5552) – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-210 approving the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Cannon Lift Station Improvements Project. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Neil Irani, Public Works Department) 4. AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH GLENN A. RICK ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT AND COMPANY FOR THE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN UPDATE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024- 211 authorizing an amendment to an agreement with Glenn A. Rick Engineering Development and Company to extend the agreement term to update the Drainage Master Plan. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works Department) 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DICK MILLER, INC. FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING FROM SUNNY CREEK ROAD TO JACKSPAR DRIVE PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 6094) – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-212 accepting the bids and awarding a contract to Dick Miller, Inc. for the El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive Project in an amount not to exceed $3,882,738 and authorizing an additional appropriation in an amount of $600,000 from TransNet funds and $250,000 from Gas Tax funds to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6094. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Hossein Ajideh, Public Works Department) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. INVESTMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE UPDATE – Receive the update and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the update and provide direction to staff. Finance Director Zach Korach reviewed the report and presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to Mayor Blackburn’s inquiry, Finance Director Korach explained that the requirements for advisors should not present a problem in order to fill the positions. Sept. 10, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Council Member Luna, to select Option No. 2: Defer any changes to the Committee until such time as newly elected treasurer is in office so City Council may obtain input from elected City Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 7. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MOBILITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-213 approving the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2024-25. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt reviewed the report and presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Traffic Safety & Mobility Commissioner Peter Kohl commented on the excellent work of the Transportation Department with providing the commission comprehensive reports. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-213. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 8. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE MONROE STREET POOL RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION FUNDING (CIP PROJECT NO. 4724) – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-214 approving the Monroe Street Pool Renovation and Replacement Project’s plans, specifications and contract documents, appropriating $18,158,361 in construction funding and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise the project for construction bids. (Staff contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works Department and Kyle Lancaster, Community Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Municipal Projects Manager Steven Stewart, and Finance Director Zach Korach reviewed the report and presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Heather Gebauer urged City Council to move forward with the Monroe Street Pool refurbishment. Alessandra Anghera spoke in support of the rehabilitation of the Monroe Street Pool. Spencer Rodman requested that the Monroe Street Pool design include a 50 meter pool. Jackson Louis Luria requested that the design of the Monroe Street Pool be further upgraded and enhancements be included. Anthony Burke commented that the schools use the Monroe Street Pool more than other community members and asked that the design be upgraded to a 50 meter pool. Sept. 10, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Carlsbad Unified School District Superintendent Eric Dill spoke regarding the needs of Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School and wanted to confirm that both school's needs will be met. In response to Council Member Burkholder's inquiry, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster explained that a 50 meter pool was taken into account but that several lanes would need to be removed as well as a loss of several solar panels which will be used to power the pool. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-214. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Blackburn and the City Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members. ANNOUNCEMENTS: This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in. Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 3:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. CRC Trauma Recovery Center Ribbon Cutting Community Resource Center 3150 Pio Pico Dr. Carlsbad, CA CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Scott Chadwick announced that Fleet Superintendent Bradley Northrup was given the APWA Professional Manager of the Year Public Fleet Award. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:47 p.m. \_~0z2~~ <.., Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC Senior Deputy City Clerk