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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-12; City Council; Minutes Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Acosta led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 22, 2024 Minutes of the Special Meeting held Oct. 29, 2024, 12 p.m. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 29, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the minutes as presented with an amendment to the Oct. 29, 2024, 12 p.m. special meeting minutes correcting the header to read “Special Meeting” rather than “Regular Meeting”. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of America Recycles Day Council Member Luna read the proclamation. BeCreative Zone Executive Director Kristi Stone accepted the proclamations and said a few words. Proclamation in Recognition of Native American Heritage Month Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel read the proclamation. San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Indians Teacher Juan Reynoso and Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians member Alexis Munoa Dyer accepted the proclamation and said a few words. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Laurie Boone spoke regarding Carlsbad Community Church’s 100th Anniversary on Sunday Nov. 17 and Carlsbad’s history. Greg Waite spoke regarding concerns with affordable and workforce housing that can not be built due to lack of sewer service. Vicky Syage with Citizens with Friendly Airport spoke regarding the zoning and planning amendments to the airport code. Nov. 12, 2024, 5 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Minutes Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Brian Schmid spoke regarding concerns neighbors have of the home located at 938 Pine Avenue. Chih-Wu Chang thanked Council Members for their service and requested that they consider the impacts their decisions have on small businesses. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2 and 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 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) 2. MASTER AGREEMENTS WITH CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-244 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 Resolution No. 1751 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) This item was pulled by Mayor Blackburn for discussion. 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) 4. APPROVAL OF THE CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL LANCER DANCERS TEAM FOR A WINNING TEAMS GRANT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-246 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) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: 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 Resolution No. 2024-245 approving the submittal of a request to amend the San Diego Association of Governments Active Transportation Grant for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Intersection Improvements Project to change its scope and extend it for two years. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works) Steve Linke provided a presentation and made various recommendations. Mayor Blackburn announced that he requested the item be pulled to be consistent in his votes and therefore voting no on Item 3. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 3. Motion carried, 4/1 (Blackburn - No). BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 5. ORDINANCE MODIFYING CITY MANAGER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS – Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-477 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. Director of Legislative and Constituent Services Sheila Cobian reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Vicky Syage expressed concerns regarding the proposed 50 mile radius. 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. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 50 – REPEAL AND REPLACE TITLE 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT CODE – Adoption of Ordinance No. 50 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. 50. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Ordinance No. 50. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 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 Resolution No. 2024-247 approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the benefit of Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc. on behalf 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. Program Manager Erin Peak reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:51 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:51 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-247. Motion carried unanimously, 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 Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 the resolutions. Senior Program Manager Katie Hentrich reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:11 p.m. John Houde spoke in support of Option 5. Diana Nygaard spoke in support of Option 4. Don Christianson spoke in favor of EV charging on city-owned parking lots. Lynda Daniels spoke in favor of the Climate Action Plan. Michael McMahon spoke in favor of the Climate Action Plan. Bob Wilcox requested that all of the recommendations be approved. Mary Hassing spoke in support of Option 4. Vanessa Forsythe spoke in support of options that include business, residential and carports. Barbara Diamond spoke in favor of Option 4 or Option 5. Sierra Club organizer Michael King spoke in support of Option 4. Biocom California Sr. Vice President Jimmy Jackson spoke in favor of the Climate Action Plan. Mike Borello spoke against the Climate Action Plan. Paige Decino spoke in favor of Option 4. Kathy Parker requested that the Climate Action Plan is adopted as it is, without exceptions. E2 representative Bob Keefe spoke in favor of Option 4 and establishing the reach codes. on behalf of NAIOP and Boma San Diego, Craig Benedetto spoke in favor of Option 1 with some minor modifications. California Apartment Association Vice President Melanie Woods spoke in favor of Option 1 with some minor modifications. Building Industry Association President and CEO Lori Pfeiler spoke in favor of Option 1 with some minor modifications. Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 Climate Action Campaign policy advocate Anthony Dang spoke in support of Option 4. San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director of Public Affairs Justine Murray spoke in support of Option 1 with some modifications. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem 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) 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. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Luna, directing staff to evaluate the city’s current TDM 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. Motion carried, 3/2 (Bhat-Patel, Acosta – No). 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. Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber introduced SANDAG Principal Economist Naomi Young. SANDAG Principal Economist Naomi Young reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). The City Council received the presentation. Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 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. Economic Development Director Matt Sanford and Assistant Finance Director Roxanne Muhlmeister reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The City 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 presentation and 1) Consider the different options presented for increasing stakeholder awareness and engagement for development project; and 2) Consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-250 amending City Council Policy No. 84 (Development Project Public Involvement Policy) to clarify existing requirements for standard 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. Community Development Director Jeff Murphy reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Steve Linke provided a presentation and made various suggestions. Kris Wright suggested modifications to the public engagement portion of the policy statement. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-250 amending City Council Policy No. 84 (Development Project Public Involvement Policy) to clarify existing requirements for standard 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. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nov. 12, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 8 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. Wednesday, Nov. 13,2024 4p.m. World Kindness Day Youth Pep Rally Carlsbad Strawberry Company 1050 Cannon Rd. Carlsbad, CA 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. 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. She added that 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. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 9:14 p.m. OCL Ana Marie Alarcon, CMC Deputy City Clerk