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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-14; City Council; Minutes (2)CITY COUNCIL Minutes Jan. 14, 2025, 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Council Chamber 1200 carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Acosta led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 29, 2024 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Dec. 10, 2024 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta , to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced that there was no reportable action. City Attorney McMahon announced that she is personally interested on one of the matters on the consent calendar and Assistant City Attorney Jennifer True will be on the dais during that time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Russel Owens spoke regarding the Los Angeles fires and providing aide. Vicky Syage with Citizens with Friendly Airport spoke regarding the Carlsbad Airport. Dom Betro with Palomar Airport Action Network spoke regarding the Carlsbad Airport. Diane Nygaard with Preserve Calavera presented the City Council with a certificate of appreciation. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7, motion carried unanimously, 5/0, except for Consent Calendar Item No. 2, motion carried, 4/1 (Burkholder -No). Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF NOV. 30, 2024 -Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Nov. 30, 2024. (Staff contact: Christian Peacox, City Treasurer and Zach Korach Administrative Services) 2. CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-001 approving the amended and restated City Attorney Employment Agreement with Cindie K. McMahon and corresponding amendments to the Appointed Officials Salary Range Schedule. (Staff contact: Judy Von Kalinowski, Administrative Services) 3. APPROVAL OF REVISED 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR -Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-002 approving a revised 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Calendar. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager) 4. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS FOR VETERANS FOR THE WINDSOR POINTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 571 consenting to the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego administering six Housing & Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing project-based vouchers for the Windsor Pointe affordable housing development project at 965 Oak Avenue and 3606 Harding Street in Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills, Community Services) Dennis Jensen spoke regarding the Windsor Pointe Affordable Housing Developments lack of veterans occupying the property. 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR THE MONROE STREET POOL RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CUMMING MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES, CIP PROJECT NO. 4724 -1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-003 rejecting a bid protest submitted by Construct 1 One Corp., accepting the bids received and awarding a construction contract to Edwards Construction Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $14,126,653 for the Monroe Street Pool Renovation and Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 4724; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-004 approving a professional services agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc. for construction management and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $563,800 for the Monroe Street Pool Renovation and Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 4724. (Staff contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works) Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FILANC AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANNON LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 5552 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-005 approving the revised plans, specifications and contract documents, accepting bids, authorizing relief of the apparent low bid, awarding a construction contract to Filanc, and transferring funds within the sewer replacement fund for construction of the Cannon Lift Station Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 5552. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Daniel Zimny, Public Works) 7. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR THE CARLSBAD BOULEVARD WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT TERRAMAR PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NOS. 5048 AND 5503-20 -1) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1754 authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to extend the agreement term for the Carlsbad Boulevard Water Improvements at Terramar Project; and 2) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-006 authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to extend the agreement term for the Carlsbad Boulevard Sewer Improvements at Terramar Project. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Sean Diaz, Public Works) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. 8. DISTRICT 2 AND DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY-POLICE ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION -1) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-007 appointing one member to the Community-Police Engagement Commission; and 2) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-008 appointing one member to the Community-Police Engagement Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Dan Frazee thanked staff for nominating him for the commission. Steven Gish spoke regarding his qualifications for the commission. Taffy Cannon thanked Council for appointing her to the commission for the past one and a half years and requested that Council keep the current members in place. Nomination by Council Member Shin to adopt Resolution No. 2025-007 appointing Steven Gish to the Community-Police Engagement Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by Council Member Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 2025-008 appointing Dan Frazee to the Community-Police Engagement Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 9. DISTRICT 2 AND DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -1) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-009 appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission; and 2) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-010 appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Nomination by Council Member Shin to adopt Resolution No. 2025-010 appointing Julie Knight to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by Council Member Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 2025-009 appointing Dale Ordas to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 10. DISTRICT 2 AND DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION -1) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-011 appointing one member t o the Planning Commission; and 2) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-012 appointing one member to the Planning Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Spencer Burrows spoke to his qualifications for the commission. Nicholas Foster spoke to his qualifications for the commission. Nomination by Council Member Shin to adopt Resolution No. 2025-011 appointing Nicholas Foster to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by Council Member Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 2025-012 appointing Spencer Burrows to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 11. MAYORAL, DISTRICT 2 AND DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION -1) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-013 appointing one member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission; and 2) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-014 appointing one member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission; and 3) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-015 appointing one member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Thomas Schuck spoke to his qualifications for the commission. Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Steve Nicholes spoke to his qualifications for the commission. Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2025-015 appointing Steve Nicholes to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by Council Member Shin to adopt Resolution No. 2025-013 appointing Josh Coelho to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by Council Member Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 2025-014 appointing Tom Schuck to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 12. ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIALS' COMPENSATION REVIEW-1) Conduct the annual review of elected officials' compensation; and, 2) Introduce an ordinance titled either: A. "Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-482, amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.0l0(A), to adjust City Council members' compensation by the percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024" (Exhibit 1), or B. "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, permanently waiving City Council compensation adjustments for 2025" (Exhibit 2), or C. Provide other direction as desired. 3) Introduce an ordinance titled either: A. "Introduction of Ordinance No. CS -483, amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.020(A), to adjust City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation by the percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024" (Exhibit 3), or B. "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, declining City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation adjustments for 2025" (Exhibit 4), or C. Provide other direction as desired. (Staff contact: Judy Von Kalinowski and Silvano Rodriguez, Administrative Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinances. Human Resources Manager Silvano Rodriguez reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member Burkholder voiced her support for increasing the compensation of the City Clerk and City Treasurer but expressed that she will be voting against an increase for City Council. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-482, to adjust City Council members' compensation by t he percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024. Motion carried, 3/2 (Blackburn, Burkholder -No). Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-483, to adjust City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation by the percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Blackburn stated that he voted no to the adjustment of City Council members' compensation due to the economy. 13. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-484 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.15.040 -Campaign contribution limits to reflect adjustments calculated on the total change in the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the San Diego region since the last adjustments were made. {Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk) City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance. City Clerk Services Director Faviola Medina reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-484. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 14. REVIEW OF 2024 TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARKS SEASON AND PLANNING UPDATE FOR FUTURE SEASONS -1) Receive a report of the 2024 TGIF Concerts in the Parks season; and 2) Receive an update on the planning for the 2025 TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, and confirm the preferred concert schedules for 2025 through 2027; and 3) Provide any additional feedback or direction as desired. (Staff contact: Suzanne Smithson and Craddock Stropes, Community Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and update and provide direction to staff. Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson and Cultural Arts Manager Craddock Stropes reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). The City Council received the presentation. Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 15. WINDSOR POINTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT -REGIONAL ADVOCACY LETTER-Review and approve a draft advocacy letter for the region's legislators to be asked to sign in support of the City of Carlsbad's efforts to hold Affirmed Housing accountable for its commitments regarding the Windsor Pointe Affordable Housing Project. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager) City Manager's Recommendation: Review and approve the draft advocacy letter. Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber provided a brief presentation. Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to approve the draft advocacy letter. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 16. 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM UPDATE -1) Adoption of Resolution No 2025-016 approving the City of Carlsbad 2025 Legislative Platform; and 2) Direct staff to advocate for eight potential city-sponsored state legislative proposals and for federal, state and county funding for specified city projects; and 3) Receive reports on state and federal legislative and budget activity and recent and ongoing advocacy efforts and provide feedback to staff as desired. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution, provide direction to staff and receive reports. Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber introduced Managing Director of California Public Policy Group Sharon Gonsalves and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). The City Council received the presentation. Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-016. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 17. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CMWD BOARD, ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND BOARD PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS -1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025- 017 appointing one member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and 2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Resolution No. 1755 appointing one member of the Board of Directors to serve as President of the Board and one member to serve as Vice President of the Board for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 8 3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-018 appointing members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and 4) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-019 appointing members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments Shoreline Preservation Working Group for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and 5) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-020 appointing members of the City Council to the North County Transit District Board of Directors for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and 6) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Resolution No. 1756 confirming the Board President's appointment of a Board Member to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and 7) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-021 appointing members of the City Council to the Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors for a term ending in December 2025, or until a replacement is appointed; and 8) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-022 confirming the mayoral appointment of members of the City Council to the various regional committee assignments for terms ending in December 2025, or until replacements are appointed; and 9) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-023 confirming the mayoral appointment of members of the City Council to the City Council Economic Development Subcommittee for a term ending in December 2025, or until replacements are appointed; and 10) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-024 confirming the mayoral appointment of members of the City Council to the City Council Legislative Subcommittee for a term ending in December 2026, or until replacements are appointed. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. City Clerk Services Director Faviola Medina reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). Larry Weinberger spoke in support of a reappointment for Council Member Burkholder to SANDAG. The City Council received the presentation. Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to approve the following regional assignments and their corresponding resolutions. Motion carried, 5/0. Assignment Appointee Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel CMWD President Blackburn Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 9 CMWD Vice President Bhat-Patel North County Transit District Bhat-Patel North County Transit District (Alternate) Shin San Diego County Water Authority Acosta Clean Energy Alliance JPA Bhat-Patel Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Mayor Blackburn Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Shin Chamber of Commerce Liaison Shin City/School Committee Acosta City/School Committee Bhat-Patel Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors/Encina Blackburn Joint Powers (JAC) Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors/Encina Shin Joint Powers (JAC) League of California Cities -San Diego Division Acosta North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority Shin City Council Legislative Subcommittee (term ends December Acosta 2026) City Council Legislative Subcommittee (term ends December Burkholder 2026) City Council Economic Development Subcommittee Blackburn City Council Economic Development Subcommittee Bhat-Patel Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, appointing Council Member Burkholder as Primary Member to SANDAG. Motion fa iled, 2/3 (Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Shin -No). Mayor Blackburn noted that he would vote "yes" for Council Member Shin in order to go in with a good amount of support although understanding that Burkholder was actually his first choice. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, adopting Resolution No. 2025-018 appointing Council Member Shin as Primary Member to SANDAG. Motion carried, 4/1 (Burkholder -No). l sANDAG Assignment Appointee Shin Jan 14, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 10 Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to approve the following regional assignments and their corresponding resolutions. Motion carried, 5/0. Assignment Appointee SANDAG (Alternate) Bhat-Patel SANDAG (Alternate) Blackburn SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group Bhat-Patel SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (Alternate) Blackburn Clean Energy Alliance JPA (Alternate) Blackburn Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Alternate) Blackburn Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors/Encina Joint Burkholder Powers (JAC) (Alternate) League of California Cities -San Diego Division (Alternate) Bhat-Patel North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (Alternate) Burkholder 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. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:41 p.m. Ana Marie Alarcon, CMC Deputy City Clerk