HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-12; City Council; AgendasCALL TO ORDER: S p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: The City Council will serve as the Carlsbad City Council
and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Item No. 2 and as the Carlsbad
Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Ordinance for Adoption Item No. 6.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Oct. 22, 2024
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Oct. 29, 2024, 12 p.m.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Oct. 29, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
ACTION: Minutes were approved as amended (see Minutes for details) -5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of America Recycles Day
Proclamation in in Recognition of Native American Heritage Month
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the
agenda, provided remarks are confined to matters within the City Council's subject matter jurisdiction.
Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. Members of the public may participate in the
meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive
comments as requested up to a total of 15 minutes in the beginning of the meeting. All other non-agenda
public comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no action
can occur on these items.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted
by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the
Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, the City Manager, or the public request specific
items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPT. 30. 2024 -Accept and file Report on City Investments as
of Sept. 30, 2024. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services}
ACTION: Accepted and filed the report.
2. MASTER AGREEMENTS WITH CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-1) Adoption
of a resolution of the City Council approving 37 master agreements with consulting firms to provide
professional services in an amount not to exceed $19,300,000; and
2) Adoption of resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District approving
13 master agreements with consulting firms to provide professional services in an amount not to
exceed $5,400,000. (Staff contact: Mariel Cairns, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-244; and
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Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1751-5/0.
3. AMENDMENT TO THE SCOPE OF THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION GRANT FOR THE CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND TAMARACK AVENUE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. CIP PROJECT NO. 6058 -Adoption of a resolution approving the submittal
of a request to amend the San Diego Association of Governments Active Transportation Grant for the
Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Intersection Improvements Project to change its scope and
extend it for two years. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-245 -4/1 (Blackburn -No).
4. APPROVAL OF THE CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL LANCER DANCERS TEAM FOR A WINNING TEAMS GRANT
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS -Adoption of a resolution approving a winning teams grant through
the Community Activity Funding Program for the Carlsbad High School Lancer Dancers and authorizing
an appropriation of $7,666 for the expenditure from the City Council Contingency Account. (Staff
contact: Erin Peak, Community Services)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-246 -5/0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
S. ORDINANCE MODIFYING CITY MANAGER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS -Introduction of an ordinance
amending Title 2, Chapter 2.12, Section 2.12.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code relating to residency
requirements of the City Manager. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance.
ACTION: Introduced Ordinance No. CS-477 with the amendment for the City Manager to reside
within 40 miles of the City of Carlsbad City Hall facility in the State of California -5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
6. ORDINANCE NO. SO -REPEAL AND REPLACE TITLE 1 -GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT CODE -Adoption of Ordinance No. SO of the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District Board of Directors repealing and replacing Title 1 of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Code. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. SO.
ACTION: Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Ordinance No. SO -5/0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE
BENEFIT OF MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, INC. FOR THE LA COSTA FAMILY APARTMENTS -1)
Hold a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
2) Adoption of a resolution approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the benefit of Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc. on behalf
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of Mirka La Costa LP or by another affiliate in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10 million
for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping
of the La Costa Family Affordable Apartments, a multifamily 100% affordable rental housing project
located in Carlsbad, California. (Staff contact: Erin Peak, Community Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
ACTION: Held the public hearing; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-247 -5/0.
8. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN -Hold a public hearing and adopt one of the following City Council resolutions
for the Climate Action Plan Update: 1) A resolution adopting the publicly posted Draft Climate Plan
Update, excluding Measures E-3.2, E-3.3 and E-4.2 (Nonresidential Building Energy -Updated Reach
Code, Nonresidential Building Energy -Solar Carports, and Residential Building Energy -Updated
Reach Code, respectively), to meet the required 2045 reduction target; or
2) A resolution adopting the publicly posted Draft Climate Action Plan Update, excluding Measure E-
3.2 (Nonresidential Building Energy -Updated Reach Code), which would exceed the 2045 reduction
target by approximately 200 MT CO2e; or
3) A resolution adopting the publicly posted Draft Climate Action Plan Update, excluding Measure E-
4.2 (Residential Building Energy -Updated Reach Code), which would exceed the 2045 reduction
target by approximately 4,000 MT CO2e ; or
4) A resolution adopting the publicly posted Draft Climate Action Plan Update, which would exceed
the 2045 reduction target by approximately 6,000 MT CO2e; and
5) Adopt a resolution certifying Addendum No. 1 to the Housing Element Implementation and Public
Safety Element Update Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Climate Action Plan
Update. (Staff contact: Katie Hentrich, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolutions.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, directing staff
to add solar canopy or carports with battery backup and charging stations to City owned
properties to Option 1, adopted Resolution No. 2024-248, adopting the publicly posted Draft
Climate Plan Update, excluding Measures E-3.2, and E-4.2 (Nonresidential Building Energy -
Updated Reach Code, and Residential Building Energy -Updated Reach Code. Motion carried,
4/1 (Acosta -No); and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-249 certifying Addendum No. 1 to the Housing Element
Implementation and Public Safety Element Update Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
for the Climate Action Plan Update -5/0.
Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Luna, directing staff to evaluate
the city's current TOM ordinance to identify opportunities to modify the standards to address
concerns related to small businesses without compromising the city's ability to reach the 2045 GHG
reduction target in the Climate Action Plan Update-3/2 (Bhat-Patel, Acosta -No).
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL UPDATE AND FORECAST -Receive a
presentation from SANDAG Principal Economist Naomi Young regarding SANDAG's Regional Update
and Forecast. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
ACTION: Receive the presentation.
10. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 -Receive a
report on the economic and financial update for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 and provide
direction as appropriate. (Staff contact: Zach Korach and Matt Sanford, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
ACTION: Council received the report.
11. AMENDMENT OPTIONS TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT NO. 84, DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT POLICY (AMEND2024-0010 AND PUB17Y-0021) -Receive staff prese ntation
and
1) Consider the different options presented for increasing stakeholder awareness and engagement for
development project; and
2) Consider adopting a resolution amending City Council Policy No. 84 (Development Project Public
Involvement Policy) to clarify existing requirements for sta ndard public noticing while expanding the
requirements for enhanced public noticing while expanding the requirements for enhanced public
noticing for development projects requiring approval from the Planning Commission or City Council;
or
3) Provide other direction as desired. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation, consider options and the resolution
or provide direction as necessary.
ACTION: Council received the presentation; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-250 -5/0.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of the agenda
is for the City Council Members to make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities and requests
for future agenda items.
Minute motion by Council Member Luna, seconded by Council Member Acosta, directing staff to return
at a future date with a recommendation to consolidate the Beach Preservation Commission into a
Sustainability Commission. Staff should also bring back a mission statement, as well as a list of specific
duties this commission would provide recommendations to the City Council on -5/0.
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 12/12/23)
Keith Blackburn Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Mayor Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers JAC
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Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
Economic Development Subcommittee
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Priya Bhat-Patel
Mayor Pro Tern-District 3
SAN DAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate)
SAN DAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group (alternate)
City/School Committee
Clean Energy Alliance JPA
Economic Development Subcommittee
League of Ca lifornia Cities -SD Division (alternate)
North County Transit District
SANDAG Board of Directors (P1 alternate)
Melanie Burkholder City Council Legislative Subcommittee
Council Member-District 1 North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
SAN DAG Board of Directors
Teresa Acosta Chamber of Commerce Liaison
Council Member-District 4 City Council Legislative Subcommittee
City/School Committee
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
League of California Cities -SD Division
Carolyn Luna
Council Member -District 2
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
San Diego County Water Authority
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
North County Transit District (alternate)
SAN DAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments
This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to exceeding
the total time allotted in the first public comments section. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council
action can occur on these items.
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.
In accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 20.20.20, notice is hereby given that the City
Engineer has reviewed and, immediately following this City Council Meeting of 11/12/24 will approve the
following final map:
Carlsbad Tract CT 2017-0003, located generally at Via Nido off La Costa Avenue at Calle Timiteo.
Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and approved alterations thereof and
any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map.
2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision map Act and any local ordinances applicable
at the time of approval of the tentative map.
3) The map is technically correct.
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Said map will be finalized and recorded, unless an interested party files a valid appeal of the City Engineer's
action to City Council no later than 10 cal endar days from the date of the City Engineer's action. The appeal
shall specifically state the reason(s) for the appeal; see CMC Section 20.20.165 and 21.54.150.
If you have any question about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or
your appeal rights, please feel free to contact the City Cl erk's Office at {442) 339-2808.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
CITY CLERK COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: 9:14 p.m.
City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1)
Written Materials
Written materials related to t he agenda that are submitted t o the City Council after the agenda packet has been published will
be available for review prior to the meeting during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
and on the city website. To review these materials during the meeting, please see the City Clerk.
Visual Materials
Visual materials, such as pictures, charts, maps or slides, are allowed for comments on agenda items, not general public
comment. Please contact the City Manager's Office at 442-339-2820 or manager@carlsbadca.gov to make arrangements in
advance. All materials must be received by the City Manager's Office no later than noon the day before the meeting. The time
spent presenting visual materials is included in the maximum time limit provided to speakers. All materials exhibited to the City
Council during t he meeting are part of the public record. Please note that video presentations are not allowed.
Decorum
All participants are expected to conduct themselves with mutual respect. l oud, boisterous and unruly behavior can interfere
with the ability of the City Council to conduct t he people's business. That's why it is illegal to disrupt a City Council meeting.
Following a warning from the presiding officer, those engaging in disruptive behavior are subject to law enforcement action.
City Council Agenda
The City Council follows a regular order of business that is specified in t he Carlsbad Municipal Code. The City Council may only
make decisions about topics listed on the agenda.
Presentations
The City Council often recognizes individuals and groups for achievements and contributions to the community. Well-wishers
often fill the chamber during presentations to show their support and perhaps get a photo. If you don't see an open seat when
you arrive, there will likely be one once the presentations are over.
Consent Items
Consent items are considered rout ine and may be enacted together by one motion and vote. Any City Council member may
remove or "pull" an item from the "consent calendar" for a separate vote. Members of the public may pull an item from t he
consent calendar by requesting to speak about that item. A speaker request form must be submitted to the clerk prior to the
start of the consent portion of the agenda.
Public Comment
Members of the public may speak on any city related item that does not appear on the agenda, provided remarks are confined
to matters within the City Counci l's subject matter jurisdict ion. State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on items
not listed on the agenda. Comments requiring follow up will be referred to staff and, if appropri ate, considered at a future City
Council meeting. Members of the public are also welcome to provide comments on agenda items during the portions of the
meeting when those items are being discussed, provided remarks are confined to the question or matter under consideration.
In both cases, a request to speak form must be submitted to the clerk in advance of that portion of t he meeting beginning.
Public Hearing
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Certain actions by the City Council require a "public hearing," which is a time within the regular meeting that has been set aside
and noticed according to different rules.
Departmental Reports
This part of the agenda is for items that are not considered routine and do not require a public hearing. These items are usually
presented to the City Council by city staff and can be informational in nature or require action. The staff report about each item
indicates the purpose of the item and whether or not action is requested.
Other Reports
At the end of each meeting, City Council members and the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk are given an opportunity
to share information. This usually includes reports about recent meetings, regional issues, and recent or upcoming meetings
and events.
City Council Actions
Resolution
A resolution is an official statement of City Council policy that directs administrative or legal action or embodies a public City
Council statement. A resolution may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. Once adopted, it remains City Council
policy until changed by subsequent City Council resolution.
Ordinance
Ordinances are city laws contained in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Enacting a new city law or changing an existing one is a
two-step process. First, the ordinance is "introduced" by city staff to the City Council. If the City Council votes in favor of the
introduction, the ordinance will be placed on a subsequent City Council meeting agenda for "adoption." If the City Council votes
to adopt the ordinance, it will usually go into effect 30 days later.
Motion
A mot ion is used to propose City Council direction related to an item on the agenda. Any City Council member may make a
motion. A motion must receive a "second" from another City Council member to be eligible for a City Council vote.
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