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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-26; City Council; 22355; Approval of two grant requests from CB Ranch Enterprises for research ensuring long-term productivity at The Flower FieldsCITY OF CARLSBAD-AGENDA BILL J-1. -- AB# 22,355 APPROVAL OF TWO GRANT REQUESTS FROM DEPT. DIRECTOR (1£ MTG. 7/26/16 CB RANCH ENTERPRISES FOR RESEARCH CITY ATTORNEY 12-VL DEPT. CEO PROJECTS INTENDED TO ENSURE THE LONG-CITY MANAGER \~v TERM PRODUCTIVITY OF THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a grant request from CB Ranch Enterprises, a subsidiary of Carltas Company, and city administrative charges for a total of $16,678, to provide aid to the flower growing operations of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch and authorizing the appropriation of Flower Fields grant funds. ITEM EXPLANATION: On June 30, 1997 the city entered into an agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy to administer grants supporting floriculture research for the preservation of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch (Exhibit 2). On August 29, 1997 the city received $935,000 from the Coastal Conservancy and deposited it into an interest accruing special revenue account. The agreement with the Conservancy stipulates which research projects may be funded. These include "species vitality, multiple cropping opportunities, soil variables and conditions, climate, seed promulgation and marketing analysis." The agreement also stipulates that the amount of funds disbursed be limited to the amount of accrued interest to date not previously expended or encumbered. At this time, the amount of accrued interest in the account is approximately $16,680. The city has approved all 12 of the Flower Fields grant requests made in the last 16 years. The aggregate costs that CB Ranch incurred during Fiscal Year 2014-15 for major research projects undertaken totals $20,106, which exceeds the funding available for grants. CB ranch is requesting funding for 74 percent of the total costs or $15,162 (Exhibit 3). The total grant request is for $16,678, which includes $15,162 to support the Flower Fields research projects plus a 10 percent administrative cost to the city at $1,516. Major research funded through the grant are for two projects. The first research project is for continued Quicksilver Herbicide Trial. As an alternative to Methyl Bromide, Quicksilver has been trialed with targeted spot treatment on Clover weed that has escaped other forms of control. The research has proven successful in continuing to reduce the labor cost of hand weeding. The second research project is for Ranunculus Varietal Selection. To meet market demand, research has shifted toward producing higher yielding variants to increase marketable stems from one to two per plant to 10-15 per plant by selectively DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kevin Poi.lter 760-602-4620 kevin,QQ!_Q!g[@carlsbadca.gov COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED CONTINUED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 AMENDED 0 CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN RETURNED TO STAFF OTHER-SEE MINUTES o ____ _ 0 0 0 --------------------------· Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 1 of 26 Flower Fields Grant Funding July 26, 2016 Page 2 of 2 harvesting tubers from 2013-14 varieties. Although promising in future years, this research yielded poor results in 2014-15 due to insect infestation of leaves and flowers. The grant request has been reviewed and found consistent with the objectives of the agreement between the city and the California Coastal Conservancy for Flower Fields funding. FISCAL IMPACT: CB Ranch Enterprises, a subsidiary of Carltas Company, is requesting $15,162 from the Flower Fields fund. With interest accrual of the Flower Fields fund at approximately, $16,680, there are sufficient funds to cover the grant request and the city's administrative costs at 10 percent or $1,516, for a total of $16,678. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The proposed action does not qualify as a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 as it does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution Approving Two Grant Requests from CB Ranch Enterprises, a Subsidiary of Caritas Company for Research Projects Intended to Ensure the Long-Term Productivity of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. 2. Agreement Between City of Carlsbad and California Coastal Conservancy dated June 30, 1997. 3. Request from CB Ranch Enterprises for 2014-15 Research Funding. Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 2 of 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TWO GRANT REQUESTS FROM CB RANCH ENTERPRISES, A SUBSIDIARY OF CARLTAS COMPANY FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS INTENDED TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY OF THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH. Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, CB Ranch Enterprises, a subsidiary of Carltas Company as property owner and on behalf of the "Flower Fields" grower has filed a request for a grant for research conducted during the 2014-15 season; and WHEREAS, CB Ranch Enterprises is requesting a grant in the amount of $15,162 for two research projects including one conducted on new herbicides targeting clover weed and another on expanding Ranunculus varietal selection; and WHEREAS, the city's costs to administer the grants is $1,516; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the grant request and has determined that each research project is consistent with the purpose stipulated in the agreement between the city and the California Coastal Conservancy with reasonable and customary costs associated with the scope of work covered in each grant request; and WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that the projects covered by the grant request are categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to §15378; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the special revenue fund to fund the grant request and the city's administrative costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows that: 1. The above recitations are true and correct. -1-Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 3 of 26 -2- 28 Exhibit 1 1 2. The Flower Fields Grant for 2014-15 are approved, subject the condition that CB Ranch Enterprises submit a report to the City of Carlsbad Community & Economic Development Department no later than June 29, 2017 detailing how each project funded with the grant met the intended objectives. 3. The City Council authorizes the appropriation of $16,678 from the Flower Fields Fund to pay for the grant at $15,162 and the city's administrative cost at $1,516. 'I 1/ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 / / / / / / / / // 7/ / II // II 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 4 of 26 Exhibit 1 1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City of 2 Carlsbad on the 26th day of J.!!!y, 2016, by the following vote to wit: 3 4 5 AYES: Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard. 6 NOES: None. 7 ABSENT: None. 8 9 10 11 MArTH LL, May~~ 12 ATIEST: 13 14 15 BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk 16 (SEAL) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -3-Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 5 of 26 STANDARD AGREEMENT STD. 2 (RE V.5-Si) APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 3c) day of ,19 9T, CONTRACT NUMBER AM. NO, 96-081 TAXPAYERS FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NAIR Exhibit 2 r STATE OF CALIFORNIA in the State of California, by and between State of California, through its duly el ted or appointed, qualified and acting , hereafter called the State, and TITLE OF OFFICER ACTING FOR STATE Executive Officer AGENCY State Coastal Conservancy CONTRACTOR'S NAME City of Carlsbad ,hereafter called the Contractor. WITNESSETH: That the Contractor for and in consideration of the covenants, conditions, agreements, and stipulations of the State hereinafter expressed, does hereby agree to furnish to the State services and materials as follows: (Set forth service to be rendered by Contractor, amount to be paid Contractor, time for performance or completion, and attach plans and specifications, if any.) SCOPE OF AGREEMENT Pursuant to Chapter 4 of Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code, the State Coastal Conservancy ("the Conservancy") hereby grants to the City of Carlsbad ("the grantee") a sum not to exceed nine hundred thirty-five thousand ($935,000) subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. These funds shall be used by the grantee to establish a Special Revenue Fund interest bearing account ("the account"), from which disbursements may be made to conduct floriculture research for preservation of Carlsbad Ranch ("the project") pursuant to terms and conditions of this agreement. The project may include, without limitation, research on: species vitality, multiple cropping opportunities, soil variables and conditions, climate, seed promulgation, and marketing analysis. The amount of funds that may be disbursed from the account for the project shall be limited, in each fiscal year, to the amount of accrued interest not previously expended or encumbered. (Continue on next page) CONTINUED ON SHEETS, EACH BEARING NAME OF CONTRACTOR AND CONTRACT NUMBER. The provisions on the reverse side hereof constitute a part of this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by the parties hereto, upon the date first above written. STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR AGENCY State Coastal Conservancy CONTRACTOR (It ether than an IndA4c1 ( state whether a =potation, partnership, eic,) c141.- arlsba. BY (AU - • - ... —'''IIr .,•4l f'1 i TM > JdAri NA))1 g / •'4111111111. , I# I 7 rItiar -../ Jilt ..ar PRINTED 11P.. 0 "E'. ON IGNING Michael L. Fischer PRINTED NAME AN) TITLE tr. PERSON SIGNING Claude Lewis TITLE Executive Officer ADDRESS , 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009-4859 AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS DOCUMENT $ 935.000.00 PROGRAM/CATEGORY (CODE AND TITLE) Other Capital Outlay FUND TITLE SCC Fund Department of General Services Use Only I Getty thct. this grant agreement/ jeta i S exempt from Dextrszet oi General. °,ervioes approve (OPTIONAL USE) Carlsbad Agriculture Mitigation Account PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS CONTRACT $ 0' 3760-102-55_ IT EM CHAPTER 162 STATUTE 1996 FISCAL YEAR 9,5/97 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO DATE $ 935,000.00 OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE (CODE AND TITLE Coastal Access /- I hereby certhy upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for the period and purpose of the expenditure stated above. T.B.A. NO. BR. NO. SIGNATURE OF ACCOUNTING OFFICER > 17'''-''' C-r—.„, >,c--- DATE 6--- P7'— fl CONT CTOR STATE AGENCY El DEPT. OF GEN, SER. E CONTROLLER Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 6 of 26 City of Carlsbad Grant Agreement 96-081 Page 2 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT (Continued) The grantee shall carry out the project in accordance with annual work programs prepared by the grantee and submitted to the Executive Officer of the Conservancy ("the Executive Officer") pursuant to this agreement. The grantee shall provide any funds beyond those provided for under this agreement which are needed to complete the project. Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 7 of 26 City of Carlsbad Grant Agreement 96-081 Page 3 Standard Provisions WORK PROGRAM Prior to commencement of any floriculture research, and on a yearly basis, the grantee shall submit a work program for review by the Executive Officer which shall include the following: 1. A brief description of the floriculture research projects to be funded during the following fiscal year; and 2. An accounting of interest accrued to the account, and of the total amount of funds used during the current fiscal year for floriculture research and to defer administrative costs for the City of Carlsbad. CONDITION PRECEDENT TO COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT AND DISBURSEMENT The grantee shall not commence the project and the Conservancy shall not be obligated to disburse any funds under this agreement unless and until the following condition precedent has been met: A resolution has been adopted by the City Council of the grantee authorizing the execution of this agreement, and approving its terms and conditions, and requesting disbursement into a special Reserve Fund interest bearing account. TERM OF AGREEMENT This agreement shall be deemed executed and effective when signed by both parties and received in the office of the Conservancy together with the resolution described in the "CONDMONS PRECEDENT TO COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT AND DISBURSEMENT" section of this agreement. An authorized representative of the grantee shall sign the first page of the originals of this agreement in ink. This agreement shall run from its effective date through September 30, 2017 (the "termination date") unless otherwise terminated or amended as provided in this agreement. However, all work shall be completed by June 30, 2017 ("the completion date"). Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 8 of 26 City of Carlsbad Grant Agreement 96-081 Page 4 AUTHORIZATION The signature of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy on this agreement certifies that at its June 26, 1997 meeting, the Conservancy adopted the resolution included in the staff recommendation attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. This agreement is executed pursuant to that authorization. COORDINATION AND MEETINGS The grantee shall coordinate closely with Conservancy staff and other involved entities, including local, state and federal agencies, and shall participate in meetings and other communications as necessary to ensure coordination. COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Disbursement of the full amount of funds provided for in this agreement shall be made upon compliance with the "CONDMONS PRECEDENT TO COMMENCEMENT AND DISBURSEMENT" and the grantee's submission of a "Request for Disbursement" form (available from the Conservancy). The grantee shall state on the form its name and address, the number of this agreement, the date of the submission and the amount of the invoice. The form shall be signed by an authorized representative of the grantee. Failure to fully execute and submit a "Request for Disbursement" form, will relieve the Conservancy of its obligation to disburse funds to the grantee unless and until all deficiencies in the form are rectified. PROJECT COMPLETION The grantee in conjunction with the Conservancy shall evaluate on a yearly basis the validity and competitive nature of floriculture production at Carlsbad Ranch to determine whether to continue the floriculture research program. Upon the completion date or, if at any time prior to the completion date, the grantee and the Conservancy determine that floriculture operations at Carlsbad Ranch are no longer economically feasible or viable, then all funds remaining in the account shall be returned to the Carlsbad Agricultural Mitigation Account establish pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 30171.5; provided, however, that if any portion of the total funds granted under this agreement have previously been paid to the Carlsbad Agricultural Mitigation Account, then that amount of funds, together with any accrued interest, shall be paid into the grantee's LCP/MELLO account, to be used in accordance with the provisions of that account. Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 9 of 26 City of Carlsbad Grant Agreement 96-081 Page 5 EARLY TERMINATION AND FAILURE TO PERFORM Prior to the completion date, either party may terminate this agreement for any reason by providing the other party with seven days notice in writing. If the grantee fails to complete the project in accordance with this agreement, or fails to fulfill any other obligations of this agreement prior to the termination date, the grantee shall be liable for immediate repayment to the Conservancy of all amounts disbursed by the Conservancy under this agreement. The Conservancy may, at its sole discretion, consider extenuating circumstances and npt require repayment for work partially completed. This paragraph shall not be deemed to limit any other remedies the Conservancy may have for breach of this agreement. LIABILITY The grantee shall be responsible for, indemnify and save harmless the Conservancy, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages or costs resulting from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this agreement, except for active negligence of the Conservancy, its officers, agents or employees. The duty of the grantee to indemnify and save harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778. This agreement supersedes the grantee's right as a public entity to indemnity (see Gov. Code Section 895.2) and contribution (see Gov. Code Section 895.6) as set forth in Gov. Code Section 895.4. The grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the State, its officers, agents or employees, for any liability resulting from growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this agreement. Nothing in this agreement is intended to create in the public or any member of it rights as a third party beneficiary under this agreement. AUDIT'S/ACCOUNTING/RECORDS The grantee shall maintain standard financial accounts, documents, and records relating to implementation of the project. The grantee shall retain these documents for three years following the completion date under this agreement, regardless of the termination date. The documents shall be subject to examination and audit by the Conservancy and the Bureau of State Audits during this period. The grantee may use any accounting system which follows the guidelines of "Generally Accepted Accounting Practices" published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 10 of 26 City of Carlsbad Grant Agreement 96-081 Page 6 NONDISCRIMINATION During the performance of this agreement, the grantee and its contractors shall not unlawfully discriminate against, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, age (over 40) or denial of family-care leave, medical-care leave, or pregnancy-disability leave. The grantee and its contractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination and harassment. The grantee and its contractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 12900 et seq.) and the applicable regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285.0 et seq.). The regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission regarding Contractor Nondiscrimination and Compliance (Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations), are incorporated into this agreement. The grantee and its contractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. This nondiscrimination clause shall be included in all contracts and subcontracts entered into to perform work provided for under this agreement. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY The grantee, and the agents and employees of the grantee, in the performance of this agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State of California. ASSIGNMENT Without the written consent of the State, this agreement is not assignable by the grantee in whole or in part. TIMELINESS Time is of the essence in this agreement. Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 11 of 26 City of Carlsbad Grant Agreement 96-081 Page 7 EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DESIGNEE The Executive Officer shall designate a Conservancy project manager who shall have authority to act on behalf of the Executive Officer with respect to this agreement. The Executive Officer shall notify the grantee of the designation in writing. AMENDMENT Except as expressly provided in this agreement, no change in this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties to the agreement. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in this agreement shall be binding on any of the parties. LOCUS This agreement is deemed to be entered into in the County of Alameda. provided for under this agreement which are needed to complete the project. Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 12 of 26 CARLSBAD AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION FUNDS EXHIBIT A Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 13 of 26 COASTAL CONSERVANCY Project Summary June 26, 1997 CARLSBAD AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION FUNDS File No: 96-045 Project Manager: Richard Retecki RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to disburse funds to the City of Carlsbad from the Carlsbad Agricultural Mitigation Account (CAMA) for floricul- ture research for preservation at Carlsbad Ranch. LOCATION: Carlsbad, San Diego County (Exhibits 1 & 2) PROJECT CATEGORY: Coastal Agriculture ESTIMATED COST: Carlsbad Agricultural Mitigation Account (CAMA): $935,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST: $935,000 PROJECT SUMMARY: The Legislature through AB 2659 (Kaloogian) has designated $935,000 from the Carlsbad Agricultural Mitigation Account (CAMA) to the City of Carlsbad for floriculture research for preservation at Carlsbad Ranch. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan required the preservation of the flower fields as a condition of other approved conversion to urban use. The funds, if disburse- ment is approved, are specifically slated for Carlsbad Ranch with the interest accrued yearly to be applied for research and floriculture preservation programs at the flower fields. The CAMA was established by the Legislature in 1980 to mitigate for the conversion of coastal agriculture to urban uses. Last year as part of the budgetary process, the legislature appropriated $935,000 of this fund for a specific purpose. Since the Coastal Conservancy administers the CAMA, Carlsbad is requesting that the account funds be disbursed at this time in order to implement the Legislature's action. Upon receipt of the funds, Carlsbad will deposit the funds into a Special Revenue Fund (SRF) which will serve as an endowment. The endowment will earn interest which will be utilized to fund research which will promote the long-term viability of floriculture at Carlsbad Ranch: The estimated accrued interest should total $50,000-55,000 per year. A portion of the fund will be used to defer administrative costs for Carlsbad. Carlbad staff will evaluate, on a yearly basis, suggested uses for the accrued interest in the SRF. Carlsbad Ranch will submit research and floriculture priorities which will be evaluated for funding. The research should focus on species vitality and C-1 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 14 of 26 COASTAL CONSERVANCY Staff Recommendation June 26, 1997 CARLSBAD AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION FUNDS File No: 96-045 Project Manager: Richard Retecki STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following resolution, pursuant to Sections 30171.5 and 31156 of the Public Resources Code: "The State Coastal Conservancy hereby authorizes disburse- ment of an amount not to exceed nine hundred thirty-five thousand dollars ($935,000) to the City of Carlsbad for floriculture research for preservation at Carlsbad Ranch, subject to the following condition: No funds shall be dis- bursed until a resolution is received by the Conservancy from the City of Carlsbad requesting the disbursement of the nine hundred thirty-five thousand dollars into a Special Revenue Fund interest bearing account." Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings: "Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the State Coastal Conservancy hereby finds that 1. The disbursement of funds to Carlsbad for floriculture research is consistent with Public Resources Code Section 30171.5 (as amended in 1996); and 2. The disbursement of funds to Carlsbad for floriculture research is consistent with Public Resources Code Section 31156 regarding preservation of agricultural lands." STAFF DISCUSSION: Project Description: The City of Carlsbad proposes to fund research for the preserva- tion of floriculture at Carlsbad Ranch. In 1996, the legislature amended Public Resources Code Section 30171.5 (AB 2659 Kaloog- ian) to provide $935,000 from the Carlsbad Agricultural Mitiga- tion Account (CAMA) administered by the Conservancy. The City will establish a Special Revenue Fund (SRF) in which the $935,000 will be deposited and which will serve as an endowment. The interest gained yearly will be directly applied to floriculture research for long-term floriculture production at Carlsbad Ranch. C-3 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 15 of 26 several options for the continued management of these funds will then be presented to the Conservancy. Costs for the project arc as follows: Carlsbad Agricultural Mitigation Account $935,000 TOTAL $935,000 Site Description: The project site consists of those lands at Carlsbad Ranch which will benefit from the floriculture research. Carlsbad Ranch currently engages in the production of cut flowers, seed stock, and commercial operations related to floriculture. The research will not be conducted at Carlsbad Ranch but instead at other facilities in Texas. Project History: The concern for the loss of prime and nonprime agricultural lands within the, Carlsbad General Plan area was addressed in the California 'Coastal Plan and again in the Local Coastal Plan for Carlsbad. The loss of those lands was deemed unacceptable by the Coastal Commission and eventually agreement was reached between Carlsbad and the Coastal Commisssion regarding mitigation for the conversion of agricultural lands to urban uses. A mitigation account, the CAMA, was established to address the loss of agricultural lands outside of certain designated areas within the coastal zone of Carlsbad and is managed by the Conservancy. The statute mandates that the fees be expended in the following order of priority: I. Restoration of natural resources and wildlife habitat at Batiquitos Lagoon. 2. Development of a visitors center at Buena Vista Lagoon. 3. Provision of access to public beaches in Carlsbad. 4. Any other activity or project benefitting natural resources, including open field cultivated floriculture, in the coastal zone in Carlsbad. Also, not less than 50 percent of the collected fees shall be expended for the restoration of natural resources and wildlife at Batiquitos Lagoon. Through the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and the Local Coastal Program, Carlsbad recommended the preservation of floriculture at Carlsbad Ranch. Due to several factors, such as limitations for multiple crops and foreign competition, the vitality of the endeavor has declined. In an effort to bolster production and sharpen its competitive edge, the Legislature through AB 2659 (Kaloogian) allocated funds from the present state budget for research for the preservation of the flower fields. The interest accrued yearly will be used to conduct research related to multiple cropping opportunities, climate, soil conditions, seed promulgation, and marketing analysis. 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IMPERIAL BEACH! 7.1 C14*y : late. . how SAN YSI ••••• ar mos ;Dr"---'11.1)U ANA IC W ttANA =An It ro INSIENADA AREA MAP Exhibit 1 C -7 EXHIBIT A Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 17 of 26 VICINITY MAP Exhibit 2 C - 8 Eli A Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 18 of 26 1‘ 1 I V I LIU 1 V vili Vi- vni\L-ounu taVI 111 1.)Z. r111 13U. 4,DOU0bLi r. uq CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 97-417 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD; CALIFORNIA, INSTRUCTING STAFF TO REQUEST THE FUNDS ALLOCATED BY THE 1996 CALIFORNIA BUDGET FOR FLORICULTURE PRESERVATION AT CARLSBAD RANCH AND DEPOSIT SATD FUNDS IN SPECIAL ACCOUNT, WHEREAS, on June 25, 1996 the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approved a resolution supporting the formation of an entity "dedicated to ensuring the long term production of the flower fields"; and WHEREAS, the State of California has made a budget allocation of $935000 for floriculture preservation at Carlsbad Ranch and; WHEREAS, the acquisition of such budget allocation by the City of Carlsbad for future distributionfor floriculture on Carlsbad Ranch is consistent with the intent of the Council Resolution of June 25, 1996 and; WHEREAS, the State of California Coastal Conservancy has informed the City that this budget appropriation is available to the City of Carlsbad on request; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations arc true and correct. 2. That staff immediately request that the California Coastal Conservancy provide the $935,000 allocated for floriculture preservation at Carlsbad Ranch. 3. That the funds, when received from the Conservancy, be deposited into a City Special Revenue Fund. Exhibit 3 C - 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 19 of 26 Acres Remaining for Development 'Carlsbad Ag Mitigation Account(CAMA) a. 100 acres I b. 60 acres c. '77 acres 237 acres LCP/Mello Account 1. 320 acres 2. 110 acres 3. 140 acres 4. 60 acres 5. 130 acres .760 acres • Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 20 of 26 EXPENDITURE PRIORITIES FOR THE STATUTORY FUND Section 30171.5 (PRC) (b) All mitigation fees collected pursuant to this Section are hereby appropriated to, and shall be expended by, :the State Coastal Conservancy in the following order of priority: (1) Restoration of natural resources and wildlife habitat in Batiguitos Lagoon. (2) Development of an interpretive center at Buena Vista Lagoon. (3) Provision of access to public beaches in the City of Carlsbad. (4) Any other project or activity benefiting or enhancing the use of natural resources. including open field cultivated floriculture, in the coastal zone in the City of Carlsbad that is provided for in the local coastal program of the City of Carlsbad. (c) The State Coastal Conservancy may establish a special account in the State Coastal Conservancy Fund and deposit mitigation fees collected pursuant to this section in the special account. Any interest accruing on that money in the special account shall be expended pursuant to subdivision (b). (d) Not less that 50 percent of collected and bonded mitigation fees shall be expended for the purpose specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). (e) Other than to mitigate the agricultural conversion impacts for which they are collected, none of the mitigation fees collected pursuant to this section shall be used for elements of a project which cause that project to be in compliance with this division or to mitigate a project which would otherwise be inconsistent with this subdivision, the State Coastal Conservancy shall consult with the coMmission. . Exhibit 5 C - 1 2 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 21 of 26 EXHIBIT 6 Letters of Support Letters will be hand-carried to the Board Meeting. C - 1 3 EXHIBIT A Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 22 of 26 Exhibit 3 JUN 2. 2 2016 prnont June 8,2016 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California Attention: Kevin Pointer 2014-15 Research for Flower Field Grant Funding We request funding support for major research projects undertaken in 2014-15. Research Work Undertaken Projects for which support is requested are (1) Tests of a new herbicide, (2) Ranunculus Varietal Selection. While the aggregate costs incurred ($20,106) exceeds funds we understand are available for grants, we ask for approval for these projects and funding for approximately 75% of the total costs for a total grant of $15,162 with the balance of costs ($4944) to be borne by the Flower Fields. 1. Herbicide Trial (1 Acre) Narrative: As noted in previous grant funding requests, the hand weeding costs for the Flower Fields are very significant and as a result we continue to seek alternative herbicides to Methyl Bromide to help lower the populations of target weeds. During this process we have identified and have refined the use of a new material, Quicksilver, for control of our target weed, clover. Past trials have indicated good post-emergent control of the weed issue with minimal damage to the flowering Ranunculus crop. As a result of the past successes we have focused our efforts recently on the use of the material as a targeted spot treatment on clover that has escaped other forms of control. The use of spot treatment allows for reduced chemical application per acre while greatly minimizing the hand weeding labor. 2014-15 Summary and Conclusions: This trial is a result of success found during previous grant funded testing. During this trial, Quicksilver was primarily applied as a directed spray targeting weeds in close proximity to Ranunculus. The clover weeds were treated at timed intervals post-emergent and monitored. Quicksilver performed exceptionally well and was very efficient at killing the clover weed population. The trials this year, although a repeat and continuation of past years demonstrating similar results, were necessary in order to accumulate additional data to support of our request 7220 AVENIDA ENCINAS SUITE 204 * CARLSBAD, CA 92011 TELEPHONE (760) 930-9123 FAx (760) 431-9020 WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 23 of 26 Very Truly Yours, ' THE FLOUR FIELDS ' pl5f3AD /34, , to the California State Department of Pesticide Regulation for expansion of the label to allow for use. 2. Expanded Ranunculus Varietal Selection Project (1 Acre) Narrative: Historically it has been estimated that the Flower Fields Ranunculus varieties have yielded approximately 1-2 marketable flower stems per plant when grown from seeds. Although considered low this has been more than sufficient to meet market demand in the past. In recent years, due to increasing demand for Ranunculus flowers and an increasing cost basis, it has been necessary to shift attention to developing higher yielding variants. This shift was initiated with a successful 2013-14 crop yielding upwards of approximately 10-15 marketable stems per plant. We continued this shift in 2014-15. 2014-15 Summary and Conclusions: In 2014-15, tubers from the high yielding 2013-14 varieties were selectively harvested from the fields at the conclusion of the crop in June of 2014 and replanted into focused developmental blocks in November of 2014. Unfortunately, the 2014-15 crop did not yield the same results. These poor results can be attributed to an abnormally high infestation of the foliar and flower feeding insect, Western Flower Thrips, and the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus that it transmits. Our selected variants were killed and the new lines were lost, While unsuccessful in 2014-15, it is believed that this focus has tremendous potential to deliver paradigm shifting economics for future years and will continue to be a primary driver in our development efforts going forward for creating higher yielding variants. We have already seen success with higher yielding variants during the current season (2015-16). As in the past, the support from this grant is an essential element in our efforts to create the unique monoculture of the Flower Fields, which gives Carlsbad a distinctive destination for visitors and residents. We appreciate your ongoing support and recognize that without this support our ability to take the risks inherent to these trials would be very limited, and the benefits realized from past efforts may not have been achieved. Christopher C. Calkins President CB Ranch Enterprises Cc: Michael Mellano 7220 AVENIDA ENCINAS SUITE 204 • CARLSBAD, CA 92011 TELEPHONE (760) 930-9123 FAX (760) 431-9020 WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 24 of 26 ... Flower Field Grant Expenses vs. Actual Totals July/1/2014 to June/30/2015 Total 014-2015 Herbicide Varieties • Total Expenses: Pesticides; Fertilizer Planting Stock - Plugs Wages & Salaries: Weeding Picking Digging/Prep Grading Seed Production Misc, Payroll Taxes Workers Compensation Employee Benefits Supplies Gas & Oil Equipment Leasing Licenses & Taxes Repair & Maint, General Telephone Misc, General Utilities Water Outside Services Management Fee Rent Interest Crop Year Interest Bulb Cycle Total Expenses: (1,797) (1,572) (3,369) (99) (86) (185) .. (730) (639) (1,369) (848) (742) (1,589) (143) (1251 (268) (531), (465) (996) (324) (283) (607) (1,736) (1,519) (3,255) (281) (246) (528) (165) (144) (309) (92) (80) (172) (469) (410) (879) (205) (180) (385) (425) (372) (797) (29) (25) (53) (409) (357) (766) (6) (5) (12) (46) (41) (87) - - - (1,486) (1,300) (2,786) (66) (58) (125) (734) (643) (1,377) - - - (103) (90) (192) 10,723) .',IH(9,383) (20,106) Flower Fields 14-15 Grant Request Page 1 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 25 of 26 Ite MELLANO & COMPANY INVOICE "C•rcncing for pit since 1925" Malian° Los Angeles 766 South Wail Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 (888)636-5266 Fax; (213) 229-0149 Bill To: Malian° San Luis Rey P.O. Box 100 San Luis Rey, CA 92068 (800) 635-5266 Fax: (760) 433.6721 Mellano Las Vegas 4301 S. Valley View, #8 Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 893-1357/ (888) 2MELLANO Fax: (702) 792.9911 Ship To: Mama Carlsbad 5600 Avenida& Encinas, #20 Carlsbad, CA 92008 • (760) 929.9677 Fax: (760) 929-2871 CB Ranch Enterprises 5600 Avenida Encinas Ste 100 Carlsbad CA 92008 Fax#: (760) 431-9420 Ext. 0000 CB Ranch Enterprises Attn: Accounting 5000 Avenida Encinas Ste 100 Carlsbad CA 92008 Waybill # .1,!,t1rchase„Qrlder.:Np., TRIALS Customer ID CW30002 Sale4perci ID HOUSE 400 ShiPP1119'•IYIP,01P0.1•:: Raydieht Terms Net 30 Reg Ship Date 8/5/2016 *Wester No.: 1,586,524 ni P 'D6Seri 1 DEBIT EA bebit $20,100.00 20,106.00 ' Thank you for your business. Cart/Shelf #: Invoice # 1001NV0731820 Date 8/5/2015 Page: • • ' 1 s6bt(56. $20.106.00 $0.00 $0.00 ,Preight: T.Otei $20,106.00 D $0.06 $0.00 Item #3 - AB #22,355 July 26, 2016 Page 26 of 26