HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-20; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
June 20, 2017, 9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ROLL CALL: M. Hall, K. M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
K. Blackburn -Absent
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member C. Schumacher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PRESENTATION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion by staff.
1. PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BEACON PROGRAM -Adoption
of Resolution No. 2017-117 approving the City's participation in the Institute for Local
Government's Beacon Program and designating an elected official as the City's Beacon
Program Representative. (Staff contact: Michael Grim, Public Works)
Climate Action Plan Administrator Mike Grim presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk).
Mayor Hall suggested, and Council concurred, that Council Member C. Schumacher be
designated the City's Beacon Program representative.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by M. Schumacher to adopt Resolution No. 2017-
117. Motion carried, 4/1 (Blackburn -Absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Robin Hansen spoke in favor of Community Choice Energy. Ms. Hansen provided a list of
businesses also in support of pursing Community Choice Energy in Carlsbad.
David Ahlgren, representing North County Eco Alliance, requested that the City of Carlsbad work
with the Alliance to move the EcoFest event to Carlsbad from Encinitas.
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Mayor Hall suggested that the Alliance should consider providing a presentation to the Village
Merchants to obtain their support.
Sandy Atkinson also spoke in support of holding EcoFest in Carlsbad.
Glen Bernard spoke in favor of individuals obtaining bachelor's degrees on-line rather than on a
campus.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
2. CARLSBAD TRAILS MASTER PLAN UPDATE -Receive a report on the revised draft of the
Carlsbad Trails Master Plan, and provide staff with comments on the revised draft master plan
and the proposed General Plan Amendment. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks &
Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Parks Services Manager Kyle Lancaster and Park Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska presented
the report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk).
Kasey Cinciarelli, representing Village H spoke of the need for a trail segment for off leash dogs.
She suggested that staff consider creating a new trail sub-type where dogs can be off leash.
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke in favor of implementing the mobility
element as part of the trails master plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member C. Schumacher, Manager Trojanowska explained
that each trail type has a projected different cost depending on what amenities are on the trail.
Mayor Hall asked if the Quarry Creek project was conditioned to build any trails west of the site.
Manager Trojanowska explained that the project was only conditioned to construct the trail heads.
Council Member M. Schumacher spoke in support of filling in the gaps on existing trails.
Council Member C. Schumacher stated that a priority should be made to connect existing trail
segments. She also stated that she thought the City has a real opportunity to potentially move
forward with a trail at Hub Park and that perhaps conditioning a private development to pay into
the development of the trails like the park-in-lieu fees. She suggested that this could be an
opportunity to use Prop C funds. In closing, she stated she would like to see a strong timeline
committed to for City trails.
Mayor Hall asked the City Attorney if the City could use a park-in-lieu fee type funding mechanism
for trails.
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City Attorney Brewer stated staff would need to revisit that idea. She stated that perhaps the City
could use reimbursement agreement funding.
Council Member Packard expressed appreciation for staff's efforts to maintain a balance -
sustainability and quality of life of Carlsbad residences.
ACTION: Motion by M. Schumacher, seconded by C. Schumacher to accept and file the report.
Motion carried, 4/1 (Blackburn -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.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
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City Clerk Services Manager