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February 14, 2017, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:M. Hall,K.Blackburn,C.Schumacher, M. Packard.
M. Schumacher —Absent.
INVOCATION:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meetings held January 17, 2017.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 24, 2017.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C.Schumacher, to approve
the minutes as presented.Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher —Absent).
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:None.
PRESENTATION:None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos.5 and 7 were pulled for discussion by Mayor Matt Hall.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C.Schumacher,
to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1 through 4,6,and 8 through 10.Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher —Absent).
1.RETAIL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SHOREHOUSE KITCHEN CARLSBAD,LLC —Adoption of
Resolution No.2017-021 authorizing the Mayor to execute a retail lease agreement with
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad,LLC for the property located at 2833 State Street.(Staff
contact:Curtis Jackson, City Manager Department)
2.APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE —Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-022 appointing new members to the City of
Carlsbad's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Advisory Committee. (Staff
contact:Courtney Pene, Community & Economic Development)
3.CONTINUATION OF CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY —Adoption of
Resolution No. 2017-023 continuing the City Manager's Declaration of a 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. (Staff contact:James
Wood, Public Works)
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4.2017 PAVEMENT OVERLAY PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 6001-1700 -Adoption of Resolution No.
2017-024 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise
for bids for the 2017 Pavement Overlay Project and authorizing acceptance of CalRecycle
Grant Funds if awarded. (Staff contact:Emad Elias, Public Works)
This item was pulledfor discussion
5.REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO COSTERA,LLC FOR ADDITIONAL PAVING ON
EL CAMINO REAL -Adoption of Resolution No.2017-025 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Rancho Costera,LLC in an amount not to exceed
$966,882 for additional asphalt paving associated with El Camino Real Road improvements
for Robertson Ranch West Village,CT 13-03/CDP 11-10.(Staff contact:Jason Geldert,
Community & Economic Development)
6.SUMMARILY VACATE RELINQUISHED ABUTTERS'RIGHTS OF ACCESS AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF WHIPTAIL LOOP EAST AND FARADAY AVENUE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-
026 approving a summary vacation to vacate 52 feet of relinquishment of abutters' rights of
access easement on Lot 8 of Map No. 14926, located at the northeast corner of Whiptail Loop
East and Faraday Avenue —Case Name:Carlsbad Oaks Lot 8/Case No.STV 16-03.(Staff
contact:David Rick, Community & Economic Development)
This item was pulledfor discussion
7.REIMBURSEMENT AND CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO COSTERA,LLC FOR
CONSTRUCTING DRAINAGE FACILITY BFA -Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-027 approving a
Reimbursement and Credit Agreement with Rancho Costera,LLC for constructing drainage
facility BFA from the Drainage Master Plan associated with Robertson Ranch West Village,CT
13-03/CDP 11-10.(Staff contact:Jeremy Riddle, Community & Economic Development)
8.OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ST. PETERSBURG, FL TO ATTEND THE 2017 PERSONAL PROTECTION
COUNCIL CONFERENCE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-028 authorizing out-of-state travel
for one firefighter/paramedic to attend the 2017 Personal Protection Council (PPC)
Conference in St.Petersburg,FL February 22-26,2017.(Staff contact:Mike Davis,Fire
Department)
9.OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO MILWAUKEE,WI FOR CONSULTATION ON PURCHASE OF NEW
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMAND POST VEHICLE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-029 authorizing
out-of-state travel for one fire division chief, two police lieutenants and one information
technology staff member to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for consultation on the purchase of a new
public safety command post vehicle. (Staff contact:Cindy Anderson, Police Department)
10.REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS —Acceptance of report on City Investments as of December
31, 2016. (Staff contact:Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
5.REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO COSTERA,LLC FOR ADDITIONAL PAVING ON
EL CAMINO REAL -Adoption of Resolution No.2017-025 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Rancho Costera,LLC in an amount not to exceed
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$966,882 for additional asphalt paving associated with El Camino Real Road improvements
for Robertson Ranch West Village,CT 13 -03/CDP 11-10.(Staff contact:Jason Geldert,
Community & Economic Development)
In response to an inquiry from Council Member C.Schumacher,Community &Economic
Development Director Glen Van Peski explained that there have been delays because of rain
and storm drain issues.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn stated that the residents were getting inpatient with the delays in
the project and asked for an update from Construction Management &Inspection on a
project completion date.
In response to Council Member Packard, Director Van Peski agreed that March 2017 would
still be the completion date.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tem K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member C.
Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item No.5.Motion carried unanimously, 4/0/1
(M. Schumacher —Absent).
7.REIMBURSEMENT AND CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO COSTERA,LLC FOR
CONSTRUCTING DRAINAGE FACILITY BFA -Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-027 approving a
Reimbursement and Credit Agreement with Rancho Costera,LLC for constructing drainage
facility BFA from the Drainage Master Plan associated with Robertson Ranch West Village,CT
13-03/CDP 11-10. (Staff contact:Jeremy Riddle, Community & Economic Development)
In response to Council Member C.Schumacher,Director Van Peski stated that Carlsbad
developers pay their own way, and in drainage cases, there are regional facilities that were
identified and a Planned Local Drainage Area Fee was established.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member C.
Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item No.7.Motion carried unanimously, 4/0/1
(M. Schumacher —Absent).
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
11.RESCIND ORDINANCE NO. NS-551 THAT CREATED AN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT
FOR PARCELS 17 &18 OF THE CARLSBAD RANCH AMENDED SPECIFIC PLAN AREA —Adopt
Ordinance No.CS-314 rescinding Ordinance No.NS-551,which adopted an Infrastructure
Financing Plan and created an Infrastructure Financing District for parcels 17 and 18 of the
Carlsbad Ranch Amended Specific Plan Area, due to achievement of purpose and end of term.
(Staff contact:Conrad Avila, Finance)
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
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ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn,seconded by Council Member C.
Schumacher,to adopt Ordinance No.CS-314.Motion carried unanimously,4/0/1 (M.
Schumacher —Absent).
12. AMENDMENT TO THE BRESSI RANCH MASTER PLAN —Adopt Ordinance No.CS-315 approving
an amendment to the Bressi Ranch Master Plan, MP 178(1) for property generally located at
the southwest corner of Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Street, north of Gateway Road,
and east of Colt Place located within the southeast quadrant of the City within Local Facilities
Management Zone 17 —Case Name:Uptown Bressi/Case No.MP 178(1).(Staff contact:
Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Department)
Bruce Bandemer spoke in opposition to the project stating that the correct project would have
been retail which is badly needed.
Scott Engel questioned the decision process to re-zone,particularly due to the noise of
McClellan Airport.
Sara Nelson spoke in opposition to the project and is upset thinking of her future quality of life
with added noise and traffic.
Stacey Baker spoke in opposition to the project.
James DePass spoke in opposition to the project stating that the added traffic,added
residential and drive through doesn't improve the walkability of Bressi Ranch.
Council Member C.Schumacher made a motion for a continuation due to the high volume of
emails that Council received on this project.The motion failed due to lack of a second.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K.Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Packard,
to adopt Ordinance No.CS-315.Motion carried, 3/1/1 (C.Schumacher —No; M. Schumacher
—Absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michelle Altenhoff spoke on behalf of La Costa Canyon Pop Warner Cheer thanking the Council
for their continued support.She announced the team won the state title.
Barbara Cohn spoke in support of Community Choice Energy.
Council Member C.Schumacher requested the Council agendize the possibility of joining the
feasibility study with our neighbors for a joint powers authority with Community Choice Energy.
Mayor Hall asked that the motion be held after public comment.
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Don Christiansen also spoke in support of Community Choice Energy and asked that it be added
to the Council Goal setting.
Mayor Hall asked City Manager Kevin Crawford for a status report on where we are in the
discussion involving Community Choice Energy.City Attorney Brewer reminded staff to be brief
as this item is not on the agenda.Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber gave a brief update.
Mayor Hall stated that if Council Member C.Schumacher wished to have this item placed on the
agenda that she should work with City Manager Crawford and he can schedule it.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:None.
Mayor Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Public Financing Authority at 6:42 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:43 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
14.UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY —Received a presentation on economic
development activity,including the economic development initiative for the 78 Corridor
(Innovate 78).(Staff contact:Christie Marcella, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Received the presentation.
Economic Development Manager Christie Marcella and Matt Sanford with the San Diego
Regional EDC gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council received the report.
15. 2016 RESIDENT PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY REPORT —Receive a report on the results of the
2016 Resident Public Opinion Survey.(Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Received the report.
Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber and Josh Williams of BW Research gave a brief
PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member C.Schumacher asked about the percentage of dissatisfaction in city
government's communication.Mr.Williams stated that dissatisfaction in communication
seems to always fall around ten points lower than overall services.
Mayor Hall spoke about needing to recognize the frustrations of the residents on the El Camino
Real project.He thanked the residents for their patience and understanding what the city is
trying to do.
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Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn agreed with the Mayor and stated that the survey was interesting
but now the next step is to decide what to do with the information.
Council Member Packard thanked the team and staff and stated he appreciated the fact that
we have continuity of baselines so we can measure changes and differences.
Mayor Hall thanked the team, the staff and the community that provided feedback.
Council received the report.
16.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AFFIRMED HOUSING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE
APARTMENT HOMES —Adoption of Resolution No.2017-030 to provide a residual receipts
loan in the amount of $4,250,000 from the Carlsbad Housing Trust Fund to Affirmed Housing
to assist with the financing of construction of 50 affordable apartment homes for homeless
veterans and lower income veterans and their families on two noncontiguous sites in the
northwest quadrant of the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact:Debbie Fountain, Community &
Economic Development)
Housing & Neighborhood Services Director Debbie Fountain provided the report and gave a
brief PowerPoint presentation.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn,Director Fountain stated that all of the loan
payments, in-lieu fees and housing credits go into the fund.
Council Member Packard asked about land costs.Director Fountain stated that market rate
was paid.He also asked if the developer have their own money in the project.Director
Fountain stated that they put in money to purchase the properties and will be refunded over
time.Council Member Packard asked why the cost per door is escalating.Director Fountain
stated that a master developer is not involved and it is an inclusionary project where the City
recovers funds through housing credits.
Council Member C.Schumacher asked if there will be staff onsite.Sydney Connell of Affirmed
Housing Group said there would be two case managers onsite from 9 to 5.
The property manager, Gianna Solari of Solari Enterprises, responded to Mayor Hall stating
that there would be one property manager and one maintenance person at both locations
during the day and on call after hours.
Council Member Packard stated he did not feel the proposed housing model is the best way
to help the veterans.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C.Schumacher
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-030.Motion carried, 3/1/1 (M. Packard —No; M. Schumacher
—Absent).
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17. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION —Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-031
appointing Tina Schmidt and Scott White to the Arts Commission for a term ending in March
2021. (Contact:Mayor Hall)
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution
No. 2017-031.Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher —Absent).
18. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION —Adoption of
Resolution No.2017-032 appointing Jack Nelson and Kevin Bender to the Historic
Preservation Commission for a term ending in April 2021. (Contact:Mayor Hall)
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution
No. 2017-032.Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher —Absent).
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:
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 —4:00 —5:30 pm
City of Carlsbad's Panel Discussion& Community Meeting on Hwy 101
Schulman Auditorium
1775 Done Lane
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 —8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Council Goals Workshop
Faraday Center
1635 Faraday Ave., Room 173B
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Tamara R. R.McMinn
Deputy City Clerk