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Home My WebLink About2014-03-11; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: March 11, 2014 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chamber, 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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Absent: None, LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: None, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, the minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously except Council Member Blackburn abstained from approving the Special Meeting, February 25, 2014. Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting held February 18, 2014, Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held February 18, 2014. Minutes ofthe Special Meetings held February 25, 2014, Minutes ofthe Special Meeting held February 28, 2014, PRESENTATION: Council Member Blackburn presented a proclamation recognizing the 80th Anniversary of MiraCosta College to Superintendent Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, the Consent Calendar, Items 1 through 4, were approved as follows: AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn. NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. March 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. AB #21,519 - APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC ADVISORY GROUP FOR TOURISM CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, Council adopted Resolution No, 2014-035, approving a professional services agreement with Strategic Advisory Group for tourism consulting services; and, authorizing the administrative services director to appropriate and distribute funds from the council contingency account to the appropriate community and economic development account for payment to the consultant, 2. AB #21,520 - APPROVAL OF A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-36, approving a council policy regarding electronic signatures. 3. AB #21,521 - APPROVAL THE FINAL MAP FOR BUENA VISTA 11 - CT 13-01, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BUENA VISTA WAY AND VALLEY STREET. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-037, approving the final map for Buena Vista 11 - CT 13-01, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Buena Vista Way and Valley Street; and, authorizing the City Clerk to sign the certificate of acceptance and cause the map to be recorded in the Office ofthe San Diego County Recorder. 4. AB #21,522 - AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH BNB GLOBAL VENTURE INC., DBA WILLIAMS & SEWELL HR CONSULTING FOR RECRUITMENT, CLASSIFICATION, AND COMPENSATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZED THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, Council adopted Resolution No, 2014-038, amending and extending the agreement with BNB Global Venture lnc, dba Williams & Sewell HR Consulting for recruitment, classification, and compensation services; and, authorizing the administrative services director to appropriate various funds for contractual services, CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: 5. AB #21,523 - APPOINTED INTERIM CITY MANAGER, Council Member Blackburn commented on leadership within the City and thanked Assistant City Manager Kathy Dodson for an outstanding job stepping in to fill the Interim City Manager position. He stated that he had received positive feedback for Ms. Dodson from citizens and staff. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2014-039, appointing Assistant City Manager Kathy Dodson as Interim City Manager until the successor City Manager takes office. March 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 6. AB #21,524 - APPROVED CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Mayor Hall announced the appointment of Steven R. Sarkozy as city manager, and outlined the interview process that was undertaken. Mr. Sarkozy will commence this position on April 14, 2014. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2014-040, approving the employment agreement with Steven R. Sarkozy as city manager; and, authorizing the administrative services director to transfer funds from the council contingency account to the city manager's budget. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 7. AB #21,525 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE THE CITY'S REGULATION OF DENSITY BONUSES CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND CASE LAW, City Attorney Brewer titled the Ordinances. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No, CS-241 (MCA 13-03), amending Title 20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to make the Cit/s regulation of Density Bonuses consistent with State and Case Law. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. CS-242 (ZCA 1301/LCPA 13-02), amending Title 21 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code to make the City's regulation of Density Bonuses consistent with State and Case Law. 8. AB #21,526 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE THE DEFINITIONS OF 'DWELLING UNIT AND 'KITCHEN' AND ADD A DEFINITION OF 'WET BAR', City Attorney Brewer titled the Ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance CS-243, amending Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to improve the defmitions of 'dwelling unit' and 'kitchen' and adding the definition of 'wet bar'. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joe Donegan came forward to address Council regarding taxes and enforcement of by-laws. March 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. AB #21,527 - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMENTS ON THE 2014-2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, Senior Management Analyst Frank Boensch gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office ofthe City Clerk). Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:29 p,m. Speakers in Support: Mike Barber, Johnny Do, Suzie Colby, Chris Magerson. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. ACTION: Council accepted comments on the housing and community development needs of lower income households within the City of Carlsbad; and, accepted comments on the various proposals that have been submitted for funding under the City of Carlsbad's 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program. 10. AB #21,528 - ROBERTSON RANCH WEST VILLAGE. Senior Planner Christer Westman gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office ofthe City Clerk). Paul Lucas, Planning Systems and Greg Deakin, Toll Brothers, also addressed Council. Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Spoke in support: Steve Greenspan. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to: (a) Introduce Ordinance No. CS-244, adopting Master Plan Amendment MP 02-03(E) to modify the location of Planning Area 4, within the previously approved Robertson Ranch Master Plan for the West Village on 201.37 acres of land located north of El Camino Real, south of Tamarack Avenue and west of Cannon Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 14; and. March 11,2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 (b) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-041, adopting a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use map and official open Space and Conservation Map of the General Plan to change the location of the West Village one acre planning area 4 500 feet to the west within the Robertson Ranch Master Plan and approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, and Special Use Permit to subdivide and grade a 201.37 acre site into 345 lots including 308 single-family residential lots, 2 multi-family lots for the future development of 364 dwelling units, one 12 acre commercial lot, 5 open space lots, 5 neighborhood recreation lots, 1 community facilities lot, 9 private street lots and 14 lots to be owned by future home owners' associations on properties generally located south of Tamarack Avenue, north and east of El Camino Real and north of Cannon Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 14. Mayor Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board at 7:02 p.m., meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m. with all Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 12. AB #21,529 - BUSINESS RETENTION AND BUSINESS ATTRACTION COOPERATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, Economic Development and Real Estate Manager Christina Vincent gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office ofthe City Clerk), ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2014-042, approving the five cities (Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista) Economic Development Collaborative Business Retention and Business Attraction Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding; and, authorizing the city manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. 13, AB #21,530 - ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2014-043 re-appointing Aaron Alter to the Arts Commission; and, adopt Resolution No. 2014-044 re-appointing Joann Johnson to the Arts Commission. Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 7:09 p.m., meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m. with all Council Members present. March 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 14. AB #21,531 - INTERVIEWS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY. The following applicants made 3 minute presentations to Council - Nancy Rohwer, Anthony Arnold, Lisa Rodman, Edward T. Forbes, Richard "Jeffrey" Murdock, Nicolas Dmitriev, Thomas Hersant, Tara Jeyaratnam, Maria Rosino Miracco, Ruth Milam, Lee Adams, Fred Briggs, Stephen Urich, Keith Lewinger, Mary Chen, Dan Zajac, Mikel R. Walton, Crystal Johanna Harris, Guy Roney III, Thomas K. Arnold, James C. Hirsch, Dr. Andrew Perry, William "Scott" Pieriatt, Michael Schumacher, Adam J. Richard, Jon Wantz, Stephen "Hap" L'Heureux, Tommy Powers. Speaker in support of applicant Michael Schumacher: Kerry Siekmann. Following a recommendation by Council Member Blackburn, each of the four council members selected their top five candidates for the position on voting forms supplied by the assistant city clerk. City Attorney Celia Brewer and Assistant City Clerk Shelley Collins tallied the votes - Michael Schumacher 4 votes Keith Lewinger 3 votes Stephen "Hap" L'Heureux 3 votes Crystal Johanna Harris 2 votes Ruth Milam 2 votes Thomas K. Arnold 2 votes Scott Pieriatt 1 vote Mary Chen 1 vote Jon Wantz 1 vote Mikel R. Walton 1 vote Mayor Hall recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m., meeting reconvened at 8:57 p.m. with all Council Members present. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall, motion carried unanimously to appoint Michael Schumacher to fulfil the vacant term. 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: None, CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. March 11, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Tuesday, March 18, 2014-9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Carlsbad City Council Meeting Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. City of Carlsbad Citizens' Academy City Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2014 was adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Shelley Collins, CMC Assistant City Clerk