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January 10, 2017, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:M. Hall,K.Blackburn, M. Schumacher,C.Schumacher, M. Packard.
INVOCATION:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Council Member Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 13, 2016.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 3, 2017.
Motion by Council Member K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member M.Schumacher,to
approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried, 5/0.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:None.
Mayor Hall announced that he would be presenting Item #14 at this time.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
14.REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS —Discuss reorganization of the City
Council, election of Mayor Pro Tempore and Regional Committee Assignments. (Staff contact:
Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Department)
Mayor Hall appointed Council Member Blackburn to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2017.He
also made the following regional assignment appointments:
M. PACKARD Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
North County Transit District Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
C.SCHUMACHER Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
City/School Committee
League of California Cities -SD Division
North County Transit District Board of Directors (alternate)
M. SCHUMACHER Chamber of Commerce Liaison
City/School Committee
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors
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K. BLACKBURN Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
M. HALL North County Mayors and Managers
San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) Board of Directors
SANDAG Board of Directors
ACTION:Motion by Council Member K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, to approve the Mayor's appointments.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No.7 was pulled for discussion by Council Member C.Schumacher.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher,
to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1 through 6 and 8. Motion carried, 5/0.
1.REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS —Acceptance of report on City Investments as of November
30, 2016. (Staff contact:Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services)
2.AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS U.S., INC.—Adoption of Resolution
No.2017-001 approving Amendment No.2 to extend and amend the Professional Services
Agreement with Arcadis U.S.,Inc.for construction management and inspection services for
the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer, reaches VC11B-VC15,and the Agua Hedionda Sewer
Lift Station Projects. (Staff contact:Mark Biskup, Public Works)
3.TRAILS ROADWAY CROSSINGS (PROJECT NO.6060)—Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-002
approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for
the Trails Roadway Crossings. (Staff contact:Emad Elias, Public Works)
4.OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR ONE POLICE DETECTIVE —Adoption of Resolution No.2017-003
authorizing out-of-state travel for one police detective to attend the Internet Crimes Against
Children Investigative Techniques training course in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Staff contact:Matt
Thompson, Police Department)
5.APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE CARLSBAD GOLF LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT BOARD —Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-004 appointing Hector Becerra and Tate
Stull to the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Board. (Staff contact:Sheila
Cobian, City Clerk)
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6.REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE AVIARA COMMUNITY PARK —PHASE II AND POINSETTIA
COMMUNITY PARK —PHASE III CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (CIP NOS.4604 AND 4605)—
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-005 rejecting bids received for the Aviara Community Park
—Phase II and Poinsettia Community Park —Phase III Construction Projects.(Staff contact:
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
This item was pulledfor discussion.
7.CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO ACTIONS
TAKEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BATIQUITOS DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY
0.25 MILES SOUTH OF POINSETTIA LANE —Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-006 confirming
the City Manager's Declaration of Local Emergency on the west side of Batiquitos Drive, 0.25
miles south of Poinsettia Lane,pursuant to Public Contract Code 22050 and Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 3.28.120 and receiving a report regarding Emergency Coastal
Development Permit 2016-0009. (Staff contact:James Wood, Public Works)
8.PURCHASE OF 11 NEW AND RECERTIFIED PHILIPS CARDIAC MONITORS AND DISPOSAL OF 12
ZOLL CARDIAC MONITORS —Adoption of Resolution No.2017-007 authorizing the purchase
of 11 new and recertified Philips cardiac monitors/defibrillators from Boundtree Medical and
authorizing the disposal of 12 Zoll cardiac monitors for a credit toward the purchase price of
the new monitors. (Staff contact:Mary Murphy,Fire Department)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
7.CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO ACTIONS
TAKEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BATIQUITOS DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY
0.25 MILES SOUTH OF POINSETTIA LANE —Adoption of Resolution No.2017-006 confirming
the City Manager's Declaration of Local Emergency on the west side of Batiquitos Drive, 0.25
miles south of Poinsettia Lane,pursuant to Public Contract Code 22050 and Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 3.28.120 and receiving a report regarding Emergency Coastal
Development Permit 2016-0009. (Staff contact:James Wood, Public Works)
Interim Public Works Director Elaine Lukey presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Interim Director Lukey confirmed that several feet
of material will need to be removed as part of the actions taken to address the emergency.
ACTION:Motion by Council Member C.Schumacher,seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-006.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Walt Meier expressed concerns relating to dogs having access to the beach.He suggested that
the Cityfind a way to enforce the rule that dogs are not permitted on the beach.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.DENSITY BONUS AMENDMENT (PROJECT NO. ZCA 16-02/LCPA 16-01)—Introduce Ordinance
No.CS-311, amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning Ordinance) to make the City's
density bonus regulations consistent with state law. (Staff contact:Carl Stiehl, Community &
Economic Development)
Associate Planner Carl Stiehl and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Council Member C.Schumacher,Planner Stiehl explained that when
referencing Inclusionary Housing, staff is referring to regulations at a local level.However,
when referring to Density Bonus Law, staff is referring to state law.
City Planner Don Neu further explained that the Density Bonus Law has mandatory levels and
that the state is not as generous as the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.Seeing no one wishing to
speak, he closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tem K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, to introduce Ordinance No.CS-311.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
10. RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS (PROJECT NO. ZCA 16-03/LCPA 16-02)—Introduce Ordinance No.
CS-312,amending Chapter 21.105 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to
make the City's regulation of recycling areas consistent with state law. (Staff contact:Carl
Stiehl, Community & Economic Development)
Associate Planner Carl Stiehl and City Planner Don Neu 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 6:29 p.m.Seeing no one wishing to
speak, he closed the Public Hearing at 6:29 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, to introduce Ordinance No.CS-312.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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11. 4 PLUS 1 LUXURY LIVING (PROJECT NO.RP 15-16/CDP 15-37)—Adoption of Resolution No.
2017-008 approving a major review permit and coastal development permit to allow for the
demolition of a one-story, two-unit residential building, and the construction of a new mixed-
use building consisting of 1,105 square feet of commercial/retail space and four apartments,
and a request to participate in the Parking-in-Lieu Fee Program for four parking spaces on
property located at 3050 Madison Street in Land Use District 1 of the Village Review Zone,
the Village Segment of the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management
Zone 1;and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-009 approving a Parking in -Lieu Fee Program Participation
Agreement between the City and First BMS Properties,LLC,property owner, for the project
known as 4 Plus 1 Luxury Living located at 3050 Madison Street in Land Use District 1 of the
Village Review Zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1.(Staff contact:Austin
Silva, Community & Economic Development)
Associate Planner Austin Silva presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn confirmed with staff that the applicant is not requesting a height
variance for the proposed project.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member C.Schumacher, Planner Silva explained that
the City's Inclusionary Housing requirement will be satisfied through a payment of an in -lieu
fee for two units prior to issuance of a building permit.
Council Member C.Schumacher confirmed that currently the housing-in-lieu fee for the two
units will be $9,030.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Planner Silva explained that the applicant wishes
to participate in the Parking-in-Lieu fee program for four parking spaces and that staff is
recommending approval of the request.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Speaker in Opposition:Barbara Boutella
The applicant,Tony Tonekaboni came forward to address Council.Mr.Tonekaboni stated
that the proposed project will match the surrounding area.
In response to Ms.Boutella's concerns regarding the number of occupants in the proposed
upper level unit, the owner Merced Sahba explained that just she and her husband will be
residing there.
Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Mayor Hall asked if the subject property will be included in the Village Parking Study.
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City Planner Don Neu confirmed that the property is located within the study area.
Council Member C.Schumacher commented that she felt the area of the proposed project is
an area that is important for affordable housing opportunities.Therefore, she would not be
supporting the project since affordable housing is not being provided within the proposed
project location.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No.2017-008 and Resolution No.2017-009.Motion carried,4/1 (C.
Schumacher —No)
12. QUARRY CREEK —PLANNING AREA R-4 WEST (PROJECT NO.MP 10-01(B)/CT 16-05/PUD 16-
06)—Introduction of Ordinance No.CS-313 approving an amendment to the Quarry Creek
Master Plan,MP 10-01(B),for property located on the north side of Marron Road and
adjacent to the western terminus of Adobe Springs Road, in Local Facilities Management Zone
25; and,
Adoption of Resolution No.2017-010 approving a Tentative Tract Map and Planned
Development Permit for 56 single-family homes within Planning Area R-4 of the Quarry Creek
Master Plan, located on the north side of Marron Road and adjacent to the western terminus
of Adobe Springs Road,in Local Facilities Management Zone 25.(Staff contact:Shannon
Werneke, Community & Economic Development)
City Planner Don Neu presented the staff 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.
Theresa Barnes requested that the impacts of train noise be addressed in the event the subject
project is located near the train tracks.
Kris Wright inquired about the height limit of the proposed project.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Planner Neu explained that the height regulations were met in accordance with the Master
Plan and that the maximum height is 35 feet.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member C.Schumacher, City Planner Neu stated that
an analysis had not been performed regarding single-family detached vs.multi-family units
relating to housing diversity.
Anonymous lady who claimed to reside on Madison Street expressed concerns relating to the
ability to view the Council meeting from home.
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Council Member M. Packard spoke in support of the project.
Council Member C.Schumacher stated she would prefer that the Master Plan not be
amended in order to maintain housing diversity.
Council Member M. Schumacher stated he could make the findings and would support the
project.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn disclosed that he had met with the developer regarding the
proposed project and would also support the project.
Mayor Hall spoke in support of the project.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
introduce Ordinance No.CS-313 and adopt Resolution No. 2017-010.Motion carried, 4/1 (C.
Schumacher —No)
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13. PLAN TO CORRECT RECYCLING CART SERVICE BILLING ERROR —Receive a presentation from
Coast Waste Management District Manager Ken Ryan regarding a plan to correct a billing
error for recycling cart service to multi-family dwellings. (Staff contact:Avecita Jones, Public
Works)
Senior Program Manager James Wood introduced Ken Ryan,Coast Waste Management
District Manager, to give an overview of a plan to correct a billing error for recycling cart
service to multi-family dwellings.
Council received the report.
This item was heard prior to the Consent Calendar
14. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS —Discuss reorganization of the City
Council, election of Mayor Pro Tempore and Regional Committee Assignments. (Staff contact:
Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Department)
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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that Council Members may be participating in the upcoming events:
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 —2:00 p.m.
AB1661 Training
Faraday Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.in memory of Joe Bailey Noble.
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