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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
(Regular Meeting)
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action.
PRESENTATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held January 12, 2016.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 19, 2016.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 9, 2016.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 11, 2016.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item #4 was pulled for discussion.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2 3, 5 and 6. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. AB #22,221 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-035, ratifying the advertisement for bids for
Dove Library roof repair; and, accepting bids and awarding the contract to Commercial
Waterproofing Systems, Inc. dba ERC Roofing and Waterproofing, in the amount of
$326,600 for the Dove Library roof repair, Project No. 4030.
2. AB #22,222 — Approval of Resolution Nos. 2016-036 and 2016-037, appointing Emma
Jadhav and Cathy Breslaw to the Arts Commission.
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3. AB #22,223 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-038, accepting the construction of the
pavement overlay, Project No. 6001-140L, as complete; and, directing the city clerk to
record Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with state law and city
ordinances.
5. AB #22,227 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-041, approving property use agreement for
Cole Library for coffee services.
6. AB #22,224 — Report on city investments as of January 31, 2016.
Consent item pulled for discussion:
4. AB #22,228 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-042, adopting council policy governing tribal
cultural resources.
Speaker in favor:
Mel Vernon, San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
approve Resolution No. 2016-042, with a correction to replace the term "Native American
Tribes in San Diego including San Luis Rey" with the term "California Native American Tribes
that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the city including the San Luis Rey Band of
Mission Indians", as read into the record by City Attorney Celia Brewer. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
7. Item continued from February 9, 2016.
AB #22,213 — Adopt Ordinance No. CS-291, amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter
5.60 Short-Term Vacation Rentals, Section 5.60.030, to allow short-term vacation rentals in
the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan Area, to include the Balboa and Cortez buildings
located at 2003 and 2005 Costa Del Mar Road.
Speaker in opposition:
Jes Hinrichs
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Packard, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-291. Motion carried 3/2 (Wood and Blackburn — No).
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jane Naskiewicz addressed council regarding regulations for real estate A frame open house
signs.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Item continued from January 26, 2016.
AB #22,204 — Introduction of Ordinance Nos. CS-292 and CS-293, approving Zone Change
14-02 and Specific Plan Amendment SP 207(k); and adopt Resolution Nos. 2016-021 and
2016-022, certifying the Environmental Impact Report EIR 15-02, adopting the Candidate
Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approving a
General Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Tentative Tract Map,
Planned Development Permit, Site Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Coastal
Development Permit, and Hillside Development Permit as recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission.
Case Name: Westin Hotel and Timeshare, Case No. ZC 14-02.
Senior Planner Christer Westman reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of
the City Clerk).
Mr. Westman responded to questions from Council Member Blackburn regarding traffic
impacts, consistency with the general plan, impact determination and fees.
Mr. Westman clarified for Council Member Packard that the transportation intersections were
east of the freeway.
The applicant's representative Bill Hoffman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
proposed property (on file in the office of the City Clerk).
Tim Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts, addressed council and thanked city staff for the work
completed on this project. In response to Council Member Wood, Mr. Stripe stated that there
is currently a trolley system in place, and this could be extended to Pacific Pallisades and
SeaPointe.
Mayor Hall opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
Speakers in support:
Ted Owen, President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Rick Bansher
Don Schemp
Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinances.
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ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
introduce Ordinance Nos. CS-292 and CS-293, and adopt Resolution Nos. 2016-021 and 2016-
022, including additional information contained in the Errata Sheet dated February 23, 2016.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
9. Item continued from February 9, 2016.
AB #22,215 — Introduce Ordinance No. CS-294, approving an amendment to Carlsbad
Municipal Code Chapter 18.50 — Water Efficient Landscape, for the purpose of consistency
with the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance; and,
Approving Resolution No. 2016-031, approving an amendment to the City of Carlsbad
Landscape Manual policies and requirements for the purpose of consistency with the State
of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Associate Planner Carl Stiehl provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall
closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
introduce Ordinance No. CS-294 and adopt Resolution No. 2016-031, including the Errata Sheet
dated February 23, 2016. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
10. AB #22,225 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-039, appointing one member to the
Planning Commission.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2016-039, appointing Patrick Goyarts to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
11. AB #22,226 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-040, receiving the Climate Action Plan
Implementation Cost Analysis Report.
Environmental Program Manager Elaine Lukey and Consultant Scott Anders provided the
report and PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Packard requested that staff provide a list of cities that are members of the
San Diego Climate Collaborative at a future meeting.
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Council Member Schumacher encouraged staff to pursue grant opportunities in an effort to
recover costs associated with implementing the Plan.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Wood, Ms. Lukey explained that greenhouse
gases and emissions reports will be updated every three years, and that the goal is to reach the
State target by 2035.
Mayor Hall suggested that staff investigate receiving credit for measures that the city has taken
in the past, for example, growth management, city design, reclaimed water and street lights.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2016-040, receiving the Climate Action Plan Implementation Cost
Analysis Report. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Wood 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that the Council had been invited to and may participate in the
following events:
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016— 10:00 a.m.
Georgina Cole Library Reopening Ceremony
Georgina Cole Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 — 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Fire Station 3 Dedication Ceremony & Annual Badge and Promotions Ceremony
Fire Station 3
3465 Trailblazer Way
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 — 9:00 a.m.
NCTD's North County Rail Vision Meeting
The Crossings
5800 The Crossings Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016— 7:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
North County Economic Development Council's 3rd Annual North County Economic Summit
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd.
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, March 8, 2016— 2:00 p.m.
City of Carlsbad's Retirement Ceremony for Capt. Paul Mendes
Carlsbad Police Department
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Sheila R\9)bian, CMC
City Clerk Services Manager