HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-23; City Council; MinutesCALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
August 23, 2016, 6 p.m.
6:00p.m.
Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
None.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 21, 2016.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 28, 2016.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held June 28, 2016.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation in recognition of Public Safety Teamwork.
Police Chief Neil Galucci and Fire Chief Mike Davis highlighted a few examples of great teamwork
between Police and Fire staff that is provided as a response to the community in emergency
situations.
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of the Carlsbad Softball Association.
Council Member Schumacher presented the proclamation to Coach Jarrard and Manager Moody
in recognition of Team Vendetta placing First Place in the 2016 Southern California State
Championship.
Presentation in recognition of the Economic Development Programs.
Mayor Matt Hall introduced Community and Economic Development Director Glen Van Peski to
acknowledge the work of the Economic Staff and Council for their commitment to build a vibrant
local economy. He also shared some awards that the department recently received.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 8. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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1. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING -
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-167 approving the execution of the Memorandum of
Understanding with the San Diego Association of Governments for a Carlsbad Transportation
Demand Management Program.
2. SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT-Approval of Resolution No. 2016-171
authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a contract with the State of California for
a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant and appropriating the funds in the amount of
$300,000 for the Sustainable Mobility Plan.
3. LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 4602) -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-172 approving the Plans and Specifications for the Leo
Carrillo Ranch Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/New Restroom Project and authorizing
the release of Invitations for Bids.
4. FOXES LANDING LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 5526)-Approval of a Resolution
No. 2016-173 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Newest Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $2,870,800 for the Foxes Landing Lift Station Replacement, Project No. 5526.
5. RATIFICTION OF THE FIRST EXTENSION TERM OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TERRACARE
ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE AVIARA PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING -Approval of a Resolution
No. 2016-174 authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Ratification ofthe First Extension
Term and granting the City Manager the authority to execute future extensions of the Lease
Agreement with Terracare Associates, Inc. for a Park Maintenance Building Located within
Aviara Park (6440 Ambrosia Lane).
6. COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANTS FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS-Adoption of a Resolution
No. 2016-175 approving the funding recommendations of the Community Activity Grant
Citizen Review Committee and approving the disbursement of funds to the identified
organizations on a reimbursement basis only.
7. RACHEL JANNUSCH WORKERS' COMPENSATON CLAIMS SETTLEMENT -Approval of
Resolution No. 2016-176 authorizing Compromise and Release of Workers' Compensation
claims of Rachel Jannusch for $160,000.
8. CITY INVESTMENTS REPORT-Report on City Investments as of July 31, 2016.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
9. ORDINANCE NO. CS-303 MODIFY SPEED ZONE LIMITS ON CAMINO JUNIPERO-Adoption of
Ordinance No. CS-303 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by
the revision of Section 10.44. 770 to modify the limits of the 45 mile per hour speed zone on
Camino Junipero.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
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ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-303. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
10. ORDINANCE NO. CS-304 MODIFY SPEED ZONE LIMITS ON CARLSBAD BOULEVARD-Adoption
of Ordinance No. CS-304 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
by the revision of Section 10.44.030 to modify the limits of the existing 30 mph and 35 mph
speed zones on Carlsbad Boulevard between the North City Limit and Walnut Avenue.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-304. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
11. ORDINANCE NO. CS-305 ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON LA COSTA AVENUE -
Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-305 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, Section 10.44.070 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code establishing a prima facie speed limit upon a portion of La Costa
Avenue.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-305. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
12. ORDINANCE NO. CS-307 AMENDING PURCHASING ORDINANCE-Adoption of Ordinance No.
CS-307 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 3.28 (Purchasing) to: Add Section
3.28.087 (Job Order Contracts); Amend Sections 3.28.050 (Procurement of Goods) and
3.28.060 (Procurement of Professional Services and Services) to clarify the dollar threshold
where formal bidding is required; Amend Section 3.28.080 (Construction Projects) to reduce
the notice period inviting formal bids to 15 Days; and Amend Section 3.28.090 (Execution of
Change Orders and Amendments) to clarify the City Manager may delegate authority to
execute change orders.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-307. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
13. ORDINANCE NO. CS-306 ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUENA VISTA
WAY AND ARLAND ROAD-Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-306 Amending Title 10, Chapter
10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to Add Section 10.28.995 to Establish All-Way Stop
Control at the Intersection of Buena Vista and Arland Road.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-306. Motion carried, 4/1 (Packard-No).
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
early Lacky, Event Lead for the American Cancer Society for Carlsbad's Relay for Life, and Andrew,
American Cancer Society Representative, presented the Council with a plaque in gratitude stating
that they raised $132,000 at Carlsbad's 11th Relay for Life held at Valley Middle School.
Ann Tanner expressed her opposition of the construction of a new city hall.
Alex Motowi, Drew Fishbaugh and Andy Pueschel thanked the City Council for approving the
grant that allowed them to attend the Odyssey of the Mind at Iowa State University.
Stephen Gold wanted to raise awareness for Community Choice Energy issue and suggested an
alternative to SDG&E affecting public school systems.
Glenna Lea Citron expressed her advocacy for Community Choice Energy by providing parallels
between Community Choice Energy and SDG&E.
Teresa Barnes spoke regarding the incident that took place in North Carolina regarding a boy that
was shot by police as he attempted to communicate with them by signing. She is requesting that
the City of Carlsbad become a hearing city.
Donna Bower spoke in reference to a No on A party she hosted in March 2016. She requested
that Council Member Blackburn authorize the release of the police report to the public. She is
also asking Council to place this item on an agenda prior to the November 8, 2016 election.
De' Ann Weimer on behalf of Citizens for North County, present for the one year anniversary of
the Carusso Development Project, asked to know how much taxpayer money was spent on the
subject. She also requested that Council place an item on the September 13, 2016 Council
Meeting to create an Ethics Board and Code of Ethics.
Jodi Whitlock requested that shrubbery be placed around the grass area located off of Pine and
the 101 to prevent the children that play there from running into the street.
Matt McBane, Founder and Artistic Director of Carlsbad Music Festival, invited everyone to the
Festival to enjoy 50 free performances throughout the Village. He stated additional information
could be found at www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
PUBLIC HEARING:
14. AMENDMENT TO THE 2016-17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION PLAN -Approval of a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2016-2017
Community Development Block Grant Program Action Plan and submission of the
amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
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Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain and Management Analyst
Courtney Pene gave an overview of the staff report.
Mayor Hall opened the Public Hearing at 6:55p.m.
Interfaith Community Services Representative Greg Anglea thanked Council for the
partnership between the City of Carlsbad and Interfaith Community Services.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 6:59p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input, close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2016-177. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
15. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 14-03 / CASE NAME: WESTIN HOTEL AND
TIMESHARE -Approval of a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal
Commission's Resolution of Certification including a suggested modification for LCPA 14-03,
and approving the associated suggested modification to the Local Coastal Program.
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Associate Planner Carl Stiehl gave an overview of the staff report.
Tim Stripe spoke on behalf of the applicant encouraging the Council to approve the project.
Mayor Hall opened the Public Hearing at 7:02p.m.
Speakers that submitted Speaker Slips in Support of Staff's Recommendation, but did not
speak:
Erin Lindquist
Wes Lavender
Kelly Beres
Chris Prayer
Rick Mansun
Tamer Kelliny
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 7:03p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input, close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2016-178. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
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16. VACATION OF PORTION OF MADISON STREET ALLEY (STV 16-01)-Adoption of a Resolution
approving the vacation of a portion of Madison Street Alley, from Chestnut Avenue northwest
to the northeasterly prolongation of the southeast line of Lot 14 of Map 775, STV 16-01.
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Engineering Manager Jason Geldert gave an overview of the staff report.
Mayor Hall opened the Public Hearing at 7:06p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 7:07p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
take public input, close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2016-179. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
17. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES
Approval of a Resolution authorizing Council to set a Public Hearing to consider proposed new
fee structure for fire prevention services and related fees to simplify existing fees and align
fees with the reasonable costs of providing each service.
Fire Chief Mike Davis and Fire Marshal Randy Metz gave an overview of the staff report.
BIA Senior Public Advisor Michael McSweeney thanked Staff for reaching out to them
regarding the new fee structure.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2016-180. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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:
Mayor Hall announced that Council Members may be participating in the upcoming events:
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Friday, August 26, 2016-11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce & City of Carlsbad State of the City Luncheon
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Monday, August 29, 2016-6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
City of Carlsbad State of the City Video Presentation
Carlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:17p.m.