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June 21, 2016, 9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard
INVOCATION:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:None.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Larry Posner expressed his appreciation for the Council's efforts in prohibiting the retail sale of
puppies.In addition, he expressed concerns relating to the placement of concrete blocks in front
of parking spaces due to potential damage to vehicles and personal injury.
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, expressed concerns relating to the City's future
removal of palm trees in the Lake Calavera Preserve.
Melanie Burkholder voiced her support for the Council and their vision that has resulted in the
City of Carlsbad being considered one of the top 10 cities in the state.
PUBLIC HEARING:None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
1.AB #22,321 —Report and Presentation Regarding the Hub Park Lease.
Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio reviewed the report and presented a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).He explained that should the Council
wish to move forward with adding trail development within the Hub Park area to the City's
current work plan, staff would recommend the following steps:
•Consider the work at the next Council Goal Setting Workshop (early 2017)
•If after the Workshop, Council decides to move forward, staff would return with a
comprehensive work plan which would include process, schedule and budget
•As part of the process,staff would likely recommend that a Citizens Advisory
Committee be appointed by the Council
June 21, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn,Assistant Manager Barberio
explained that although facilitating the construction of trails in the Hub Park area would
increase access to open space, there are other considerations such as preserving agricultural
and environmental resources in that area.He further explained that the City already has a
Habitat Management Plan in place that has been approved by the California Coastal
Commission.
Council Member Blackburn confirmed with Administrative Services Director Chuck McBride
that the City has set aside approximately $5 million for open space improvements.Of the $5
million, approximately $3.7 million is available at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Wood confirmed with staff that there are archeological artifacts in the Hub
Park area.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Manager Barberio explained
that the City's lease on the Hub Park property runs through the year 2035.
Carlsbad residents Vicky Syage and De'Ann Weimer presented a PowerPoint presentation (on
file in the Office of the City Clerk) encouraging the Council to move forward with developing
public access trails on the Hub Park property.
Carlsbad resident Arnie Cohen presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk)encouraging Council to consider all the costs and complications with
implementing a trail system within Hub Park property area.
Speakers in favor of moving forward with a trail system within the Hub Park area:Elizabeth
Banks; Hope Nelson; Carl Pope; Larry Posner; Laurie Boone; Diane Nygaard.
Speakers with a neutral position regarding staff's recommendation:Fred Briggs;Kerry
Siekmann.
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 10:37 a.m.Council returned to the dais at 10:44 a.m.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn,City Manager Kevin Crawford
explained that if the Council were to move forward with developing the trail plan at Hub Park
at this time, staff would need to remove some work from the current work plan due to
capacity issues.
Mayor Pro Tern Wood asked staff if there are specific ADA requirements that must be
followed when constructing trails.
Park Planning Manager Liz Ketabian explained that there are requirements that staff follows;
however, variances are permitted at times.
In response to Council Member Blackburn, City Manager Crawford explained that it would be
possible to go ahead and assemble a Citizens Advisory Committee if that is what the Council
desires.
June 21, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3
Mayor Pro Tern Wood expressed support for moving forward with the formation of a Citizens
Advisory Committee in advance of the Council Goal Setting Workshop.
Council Member Schumacher expressed concerns with moving forward with a segment of
trails prior to completion of the Trails Master Plan.
Council Member Blackburn also expressed support for the formation of a Citizens Advisory
Committee prior to the Council Goal Setting Workshop.
Council Member Packard spoke in favor of staff continuing with their current work plan and
revisiting the possibility of trails in the Hub Park area at a later date.
Mayor Hall suggested that once the Trails Master Plan is complete,the Council should
consider the appointment of a Citizens Advisory Committee.
On a minute motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Packard,
Council accepted staff's recommendations and requested that staff determine the
appropriate time to assemble the Citizens Advisory Committee.Motion carried 4/1 (Wood —
No)
Mayor Pro Tern Wood explained that she would prefer to assemble the Committee prior to
the Goal Setting Workshop and review of the Trails Master Plan; therefore, she voted "no"
vote on the motion.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 11:16 a.m.
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Sheila R.Cobian, CMC
City Clerk Services Manager