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July 12, 2016, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
INVOCATION:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Pro Tern Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 14, 2016.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 14, 2016.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood,seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Hall introduced Miss Carlsbad 2016 Caitlyn Farlow.Ms.Farlow introduced her Court as
well as Miss Teen Carlsbad 2016 and her Court.
Miss Carlsbad presented a donation of $500 to Council on behalf of the Carlsbad Lions Club in
support of sight and hearing impaired services at the Carlsbad Library.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:No reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood,seconded by Council Member Schumacher,to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1 through 9.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1.AB #22,339 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-140 adopting the Annual Levy of Benefit
Assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No.1.
2.AB #22,340 —Approval of a Resolution No. 2016-141 authorizing city staff to negotiate a lease
agreement with the Shorehouse Kitchen for the property located at 2833 State Street.
3.AB #22,324 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-142 ratifying the City Manager's execution of
the First Amendment to the lease agreement with New Village Arts to operate a theater and
arts incubator at 2787 State Street.
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4.AB #22,341 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-143 authorizing the issuance of a Request for
Proposals for the lease of property located at 1775 Dove Lane, commonly known as the Dove
Library Cafe.
5.AB #22,342 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-144 accepting bids and awarding a contract to
All American Asphalt for construction of the 2016 Pavement Overlay Project,Project No.
6001-160L.
6.AB #22,343 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-145 approving and authorizing a Project
Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and the City of Vista for mechanical and electrical
improvements at the Buena Vista Sewer Lift Station, Project No. 5535.
7.AB #22,344 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-146 establishing the Fiscal Year 2016-17
special tax for Community Facilities District No.1.
8.AB #22,345 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-147 approving the updated allocation of
funding for year one of the body worn cameras contract awarded to Taser International, Inc
via AB#22,306.
9.AB #22,346 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-148 authorizing out-of-state travel for one
police captain to attend the Body-Worn Camera Leadership Forum and Use of Force
Leadership Forum September 11— 14, 2016 in Coral Gables,FL.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
10. AB #22,347 —Introduction of an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to add Section 10.28.995 to establish an all-way stop control at the
intersection of Buena Vista Way and Arland Road.
City Manager Kevin Crawford announced that a request was received to continue the item to
the Regular Meeting of July 26, 2016.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
continue the item to the Regular Meeting of July 26, 2016. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Andy Weissenberger expressed concerns relating to the lack of lifeguards on the northern city
beaches and the safety of swimmers in that area.
Michael Schweitzer,spoke about the City's July 30,2015 policy statement relating to the
PowerPlant.He spoke in favor of community input.
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Pat Amador requested that Council provide for community input on the Community Choice
Energy plans.
Mary Ann Viney encouraged the Council to postpone the palm tree removal at Lake Calavera
until both herbicidal and non-herbicidal solutions can be explored.
Paige DeCino,representing members of the Sierra Club,encouraged Council and resident
involvement relating to Community Choice Energy.
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. AB #22,348 —Home2 Carlsbad Suites —Case No.SP 181(H) and CUP 15-06.
Introduction of Ordinance No.CS-301 adopting an amendment to the Carlsbad Airport Centre
Specific Plan (SP 181(H))amending Land Use Plan Figure 7 to add an "Area 2"Land Use
designation over Lot 12 for purposes of allowing, with the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit,a 142-room business hotel on a 3.8 acre previously graded infill site general located
north of Palomar Airport Road, south of Wright Place and east of Palomar Oaks Way in Local
Facilities Management Zone 5; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-149 approving Conditional Use Permit 15-06 to allow a 142-
room business hotel on a 3.8 acre previously graded in-fill site generally located north of
Palomar Airport Road, south of Wright Place and east of Palomar Oaks Way on Lot 12 of the
Carlsbad Airport Centre Specific Plan in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
Associate Planner Jason Goff presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Council Member Packard, Planner Goff confirmed that a marketing feasibility
study was provided and reviewed by City staff.
Ryan Chow,representing the applicant,expressed his appreciation for Council's
consideration.
Mr.Mark Kellenberger, of Kellenberger, Jones and Associates, explained that his company
had performed the feasability study.He further explained that the area for the proposed
hotel has higher than average occupancy rates and that the market and demand looks good.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Wood,Mr.Kellenberger explained that the management
company will have security on site.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Cori Schumacher commented that another hotel had recently been approved and asked how
yet another hotel will impact the business of the previously approved hotel in the area.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
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In response to Council Member Schumacher,Applicant Ken Cho,from Royal Hospitality
Company, explained that Hilton also performs index and market studies to evaluate market
feasibility.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the project as presented.
City Attorney Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input,close the public hearing,introduce Ordinance No.CS-301 and adopt
Resolution No. 2016-149.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
12. AB #22,349 —Acknowledging Receipt of California Coastal Commission's Resolution of
Certification —Case Name: General Plan Update Case No.LCPA 07-02/GPA 07-02/ZC 15-02.
Approval of Resolution No.2016-150 acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal
Commission's resolution of certification including suggested modifications for LCPA 07-02,
and approving the associated amendments to the Local Coastal Program Land Use Map (LCPA
07-02) and General Plan Land Use Map (GPA 07-02). Case Name: General Plan Update; and
Introduction of Ordinance No.CS-302 approving amendments to the zoning map (LCPA 07-
02/ZC 15-02)pursuant to the California Coastal Commission's suggested modifications to
local coastal program amendment (LCPA 07-02).
Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Hope Nelson spoke in favor of working with the California Coastal Commission to preserve the
coastline.She also submitted a memo (on file in the Office of the City Clerk and attached to
Agenda Bill #22,349).
Kris Wright encouraged Council adopt the California Coastal Commission's resolution of
certification.She also requested that the suggested modifications be reflected on the City's
General Plan map.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input,close the public hearing,introduce Ordinance No.CS-302 and adopt
Resolution No. 2016-150.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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13. AB #22,350 —Street Lighting and Landscaping District No.1.
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-151 confirming the diagram and assessment and providing
for the levy of the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2016-17 for Street Lighting and
Landscaping District No.1,a special assessment district.
Senior Accountant Roxanne Muhlmeister presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.Seeing no one wishing to
speak he closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input,close the public hearing,and adopt Resolution No.2016-151.Motion
carried unanimously, 5/0.
14. AB #22,351 —Street Lighting and Landscaping District No.2.
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-152 confirming the diagram and assessment and providing
for the levy of the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2016-17 for Street Lighting and
Landscaping District No.2,a special assessment district.
Senior Accountant Roxanne Muhlmeister presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.Seeing no one wishing to
speak he closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input,close the public hearing,and adopt Resolution No.2016-152.Motion
carried unanimously, 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:None.
PUBLIC COMMENT (continued)
Parker Somas express concerns relating to the City of Carlsbad's lifeguards being the lowest paid
in the County.
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.
Council concurred to add an item to a future Council Workshop for an analysis to address the
lifeguard and safety issues at the beaches on the beaches on the northern border of the City.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:None.
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CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that the City Council Members may be participating in the upcoming
events:
Saturday, July 16, 2016 —5:30 p.m.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Gala
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort &Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 —4:00 p.m.
Carlsbad Citizens of the Year Ceremony
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Next Council Meeting:
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 -9:00 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Meeting
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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City Clerk Services Manager