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MEETING OF; CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
(Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING; March 12, 2013
TIME OF MEETING; 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING; City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hall called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present; Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
Absent; None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE;
Council Member Douglas led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES;
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, the minutes ofthe following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes ofthe Special Meetings held February 19, 2013.
Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held February 26, 2013.
Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held February 26, 2013.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held February 26, 2013.
PRESENTATIONS;
Corporal Richard Galanos introduced Explorers Mary Chen and Robert Segal who gave updates
on the CaHsbad Police and Fire Explorer programs. Corporal Galanos also introduced newly
appointed Explorer Coordinator Christie Calderwood. CaHsbad Charitable Foundation
Chairman Thomas Applegate presented the Matt McLaughlin grant of $2,500 to the Explorer
program.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1 through 8 as follows:
AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
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WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
1. AB #21.147 - REPORT OUT AUTHORIZATION TO SELL AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-052. reporting out the authorization to sell an
affordable housing unit at 577 Laguna Drive; and, authorizing the appropriation of
funds from the City's Housing Trust Fund for costs related to the sale of said property.
2. AB #21.148 - INTERIM COMPENSATION FOR DEPUTY CITY TREASURER.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-053. establishing the interim compensation for
the Deputy City Treasurer while performing the duties of the City Treasurer.
3. AB #21.149 - APPROVE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-054. approving the employment agreement
with John Coates.
4. AB #21.150 - APPROVE DEDICATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR
PROJECT NOS. 3492. 3886 AND 3949.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-055. approving the dedication of an
underground utility easement to the City of Vista for the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor
Sewer Project.
5. AB #21.151 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NOS. 3492. 3886 AND
3949.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-056. approving Amendment No. 7 to the
agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the design ofthe Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor
Sewer System, Reaches llB-15, and the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station.
6. AB #21.152 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. PROJECT NO. 3907.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-057. accepting the construction ofthe Off-Site
Wetland Mitigation Restoration for Rancho Santa Fe Road North Project as complete;
and, directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
Resolution No. 2013-057.
ACTION:
7. AB #21.153 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION. PROJECT NO. 6324-1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-058. accepting the construction ofthe Traffic
Signal at El Fuerte Street and Loker Avenue as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to
record a Notice of Completion.
8. AB #21.163 - AMEND MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY STRUCTURE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2013-063. establishing new management
classifications, deleting existing classifications, and amending the management salary
structure and Local Conflict of Interest Code.
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Mayor Hall announced that Item No. 9 would be considered after Item No. 14, prior to Item
Nos. 15 and 16, as these three items relate to the Village area.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION;
10. AB #21.155 - HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM -2.1-BARRIO. ZC 12-02-ZC 12-03/ZCA 12-02.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinances.
ACTION; On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. CS-205. amending Section 21.05.030 ofthe
CaHsbad Municipal Code by changing the zoning on various
properties throughout the Barrio; and,
ORDINANCE NO. CS-206. amending Section 21.90.045 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding a reference to the density
range for the R-30 residential land use designation and amending
Section 21.05.030 by changing the zoning on various properties
throughout the Barrio, generally located north of Tamarack
Avenue, South of Oak Avenue, east of the railroad and west of
Interstate 5.
AYES; Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bashar "Al" Tappouni came forward to introduce himself to Council with regard to his intended
business, the Cinder Room.
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. AB #21.156 - RAILYARD LOFTS. RP 12-28.
Associate Planner Austin Silva gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the
office ofthe City Clerk.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Steve Gibson of Urban Place Consulting and project architect Alan Jansen came forward to give
a brief summary of the project.
Owner and developer Mark Benjamin addressed Council to encourage approval ofthis project
and to thank City staff.
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Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Following questions from Mayor Pro Tem Packard regarding removal of visitor parking, Mr.
Silva explained that this project qualified for a standard modification under the Village Master
Plan. Council Member Blackburn stated that he supported the project but he was concerned
that future development may have insufficient parking by making similar modifications.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-059. approving a Major Review Permit to
allow for the construction of a four-unit residential condominium
development project on the property located at 2685 State Street
in Land Use District 4 ofthe Village Review Zone.
AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. AB #21.157 - APPOINT AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND SELECT APPLICANTS FOR
THE POSITION OF CITY TREASURER.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-060. to receive the written materials from
each qualified applicant for the position of City Treasurer; and,
appointed Council Members Blackburn and Wood to review the
materials and select candidates to make presentations to City
Council on March 19, 2013.
AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
13. AB #21.158 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE.
San Diego County Water Authority Deputy General Manager Frank Belak came forward to
address Council and provided information regarding its role in the project, pipeline
construction, maintenance and operations, community and business outreach, traffic control
plans and scheduled completion.
Mayor Hall stressed the importance of communicating with companies that will be affected
during construction in order to alleviate any possible disruptions to business.
Poseidon Resources Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan gave an overview of the project
and a PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office ofthe City Clerk.
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Following questions from Council, Mr. MacLaggan responded to questions including emergency
provisions and training, working with the Carlsbad Fire Department, community and business
outreach, hours of operation during construction and safety precautions during nighttime
construction.
14- AB #21.161 - AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A HIGHER EDUCATION
RECRUITMENT FACILITY.
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Kathy Dodson gave the staff report and
PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office ofthe City Clerk.
Council Member Packard requested that staff begin building a pool of local residents who have
contacts and resources that could be utilized during this process.
ACTION; On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council directed
staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposal for services to
develop an analysis and implementation plan forthe recruitment
of a higher education institute or research facility.
AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
Mayor Hall and Council Member Packard recused themselves from the meeting citing a
potential conflict of interest and left the dais at 7:26 p.m.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. AB #21.154 - CLARIFY THE COLLECTION OF SEWER AND TRAFFIC FEES RELATED TO
OUTDOOR DINING AREAS.
Engineering Manager Glen Van Peski gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file
in the office ofthe City Clerk.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
ACTION; On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. CS-207. amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code,
Title 13 - Sewers, and Title 18 - Building Codes and Regulations,
to clarify the collection of sewer and traffic impact fees related to
outdoor dining areas.
AYES: Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall and Packard.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
15. AB #21.160 - ADOPT COUNCIL POUCY ON CURB CAFES AND ADOPT A CURB CAFE USE FEE.
Senior Planner Scott Donnell gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, on file in the
office ofthe City Clerk.
The following people came forward to address Council in support ofthis item -
Alfredo L. Gonzales, CaHsbad
Belynn R. Gonzales, Carlsbad
Peter N. Rogers, Carlsbad
Mr. Donnell responded to questions from Council Member Douglas regarding installation and
removal of foundations and planters to ensure that the areas be temporary for the trial period,
access to parking places between curb cafes, safety and visibility, and buffers zones.
ACTION; On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-061. adopting a City Council policy
statement on curb cafes within Land Use District One ofthe
Village Master Plan and Design Manual.
AYES; Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
ABSENT: Hall and Packard.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-062.adopting a curb cafe use fee.
AYES: Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES: None.
ABSENT; Hall and Packard.
16. AB #21.159 - PRESENTATION ON THE VILLAGE REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP.
Steve Gibson and Ashley Weston of Urban Place Consulting Group gave the report presented a
PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk, regarding the Village
Revitalization Initiative during the past 12 months and future activity in the areas of economic
development, public space activation and capital improvements.
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The following people came forward to address Council in support ofthe revitalization -
Doug Avis, Chairman, CaHsbad Village Association
Marty Volla, CaHsbad
Mr. Gibson responded to questions from Council concerning proposed and existing 501(c)3 and
501(c)6 organizations with regard to opportunities for funding, grants and sponsorships,
potential partnerships, parking and mobility issues, involvement of business and property
owners, signage, proposed requests for funding from City's capital improvement budget, and
housing and amenities required as the Village populations increases.
Council Member Douglas asked Mr. Gibson to address the issues of increasing the number of
business and foot traffic in the Village in the next report.
Council Member Douglas also directed staff to explore the possibility of hiring a consultant to
work exclusively on bringing in new business to the Village, and that the funds for this be
separate from the Urban Place budget allocation.
RECESS:
Council Member Blackburn called a recess at 8:35 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Hall and Mayor Pro Tem Packard returned to the dais at 8:41 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:42 p.m. with five Council Members present.
17. AB #21.162 - TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT.
Public Works Director Skip Hammann introduced Baker Tilly representative Shelley Fulla who
gave the report and presented the PowerPoint presentation, on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
Ms. Fulla and Mr. Hammann responded to questions from Council regarding "paid time off"
implementation and the resulting savings, outsourcing traffic studies, comparison of
recommended savings to the recent Parks and Recreation Department assessment, mobile
solutions, partnering with other cities, the use of consultants for private development projects,
a lifecycle management system and a centralized project repository, service levels and the
quality of work, and the low quote received for traffic signal maintenance.
Ms. Fulla also stated that the Transportation Department has already implemented many of
the recommendations that Baker Tilly would propose.
Greg Hermann, Assistant to the City Manager, gave the staff report and PowerPoint
presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk, which outlined the options and
recommendation for Council to consider.
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Shawn Granberry, CCEA member, came forward to address Council and congratulated the
Transportation Department on its assessment and for its leadership. Ms. Granberry spoke
about the morale, spirit and heart of City employees.
Pam Drew, CCEA President, addressed Council to encourage insourcing rather than outsourcing
and suggested consulting with employees regarding technology and resource requirements.
Ms. Drew was concerned about the methods and compansons of vendor bids to identified
costs of operation within the department. She complimented the Transportation Department
on the improvement in traffic signal sequencing and stated she was in favor of Option No. 3.
Discussion ensued regarding each ofthe three options presented in the staff recommendation,
the meet and confer process, and how staff could be utilized at the completion of the traffic
signal implementation program.
Council Member Wood suggested changing the word "pursue" to "re-evaluate" or "reconsider"
in Option No. 2 to provide the Council with more flexibility at the completion of the traffic
signal program as planned in 2015.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, Council agreed to
Option No. 2, as amended bythe City Manager, to continue with
the implementation ofthe traffic signal program as currently
planned; and, to evaluate the feasibility of contracting out for all
traffic signal operational activities in December, 2015.
AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
NOES; None.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS;
Mayor Hall and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and
sub-committees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Mr. Coates thanked the City Council for his appointment and for their confidence in his ability
to lead the City of CaHsbad.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS;
None.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be
participating in the following events:
Thursday, March 14, 2013 -10:00 a.m.
Supervisor Bill Horn's State ofthe North County Address
McClellan Palomar Airport - Premier Jet Hangar
2100 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, California
Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.
City of CaHsbad Spnng Citizens' Academy
City Council Chambers
1200 CaHsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Workshop
Faraday Administration Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
CaHsbad, California
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Crystal Apple Teacher Recognition Awards
CaHsbad Latter-day Saints Chapel
1975 Chestnut Avenue
CaHsbad, California
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
CaHsbad Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards Dinner
La Costa Resort and Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
CaHsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion. Mayor Hall adjourned the regular meeting of March 12, 2013, at 10:15 p.m.
in remembrance of Jan Murray.
DONNA HERATY
Deputy City Clerk