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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-27; City Council; Minutes (2)CITY COUNCIL Feb. 27, 2018, 6 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 ROLL CALL: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. INVOCATION: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held August 22, 2017. (CDC) Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 12, 2017. (CMWD) Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 9, 2018. (CMWD) Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 9, 2018. (PFA) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 16, 2018. (Council) Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 16, 2018. (PFA) Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 1, 2018. (Council) Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 13, 2018. (Council} Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 13, 2018. (CMWD) Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATION: Presentation of proclamation in recognition of North San Diego County Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn presented President of NSDCGS Jeanette Shiel with a proclamation in recognition of North San Diego County Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary. Ms. Shiel thanked the Council for the proclamation. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action. CONSENT CALENDAR: In compliance with new State law, Mayor Hall reported that Item Nos. 2 and 3 of the Consent Calendar involve a one-time stipend equal to 4% of base pay for the City Attorney and City Manager. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Item Nos. 1-5 were pulled for discussion. February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 This item was pulled due to public comment request. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of January 31, 2018. (Staff contact: Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services) This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 2. APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR CITY ATTORNEY -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-022 approving a one-time stipend payment to City Attorney Celia Brewer. (Staff contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney's Department) This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 3. APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR CITY MANAGER -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-023 approving a one-time stipend payment to City Manager Kevin Crawford. (Staff contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney's Department) This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 4. AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL LIGHTING SERVICES IN THE VILLAGE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-024 approving a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional lighting consulting services specific to the Village Area in an amount not to exceed $120,240. (Staff contact: Claudia Huerta, Community & Economic Development) This item was pulled for clarification by Council Member Packard. 5. AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-025 authorizing an amendment to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee (ACMF) Grant Agreement for the Floral Trade Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04), to allow the grant funding of $162,833.53 to be used for farming improvements. Case Name: Floral Trade Center Improvements; Case No.: AGP 13-04(A); and, Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-026 to reduce the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and Management Plan Program (AGP 06-12) grant award by $50,000, and to authorize the ACMF Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee to solicit and evaluate grant proposals, and to make grant funding recommendations to the City Council. (Staff contact: Pam Drew, Community & Economic Development) 6. TERMINATION NOTICE TO LEUCADIA WASTEWATER DISTRICT FOR AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF RECYCLED WATER TO THE CITY-Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1592 authorizing the Executive Manager to provide Termination Notice to the Leucadia Wastewater District for the existing agreement titled, "Agreement for Sale of Recycled Water to the City of Carlsbad by the Leucadia Wastewater District." (Staff contact: Wendy Chambers, Public Works Department) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: This item was pulled due to public comment request. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS-Acceptance of report on City Investments as of January 31, 2018. (Staff contact: Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services) February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Glenn Bernard spoke regarding the Rouse Corporation and their desire to utilize the City owned parking lot at the mall. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 2. APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR CITY ATTORNEY -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-022 approving a one-time stipend payment to City Attorney Celia Brewer. (Staff contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney's Department) Council Member C. Schumacher stated that she would be voting no on this item because stipends are not consistent with the new People First compensation philosophy. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2018-022. Motion carried, 4/1 (C. Schumacher -No). This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 3. APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR CITY MANAGER -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-023 approving a one-time stipend payment to City Manager Kevin Crawford. (Staff contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney's Department) Council Member C. Schumacher stated that she would be voting no on this item because stipends are not consistent with the new People First compensation philosophy. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2018-023. Motion carried, 4/1 (C. Schumacher -No). This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Packard. 5. AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-025 authorizing an amendment to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee (ACMF) Grant Agreement for the Floral Trade Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04), to allow the grant funding of $162,833.53 to be used for farming improvements. Case Name: Floral Trade Center Improvements; Case No.: AGP 13-04(A); and, Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-026 to reduce the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and Management Plan Program (AGP 06-12) grant award by $50,000, and to authorize the ACMF Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee to solicit and evaluate grant proposals, and to make grant funding recommendations to the City Council. (Staff contact: Pam Drew, Community & Economic Development) Fred Sandquist recognized Gary Larson and the committee for their leadership and the way it has been conducted over the years. Minute Motion by Council Member Packard, second by Mayor Hall requesting that the language be changed to remove the $50,000 grant cap to allow the committee to have full discretion as how to best use the funds available. February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2018-025 and Resolution No. 2018-026 striking the $50,000 cap language contained in paragraph 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Christine Miller requested that dogs remain off-leash in Village H area. Michael Fullington requested that dogs remain off-leash in Village H. Simon Friedman spoke about the Climate Action Plan and requested consideration of partnering with SDG&E to obtain free charging stations. Glen Bernard spoke about teachers teaching while carrying a concealed weapon. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION (continued): . Mayor Hall recused himself at 6:37 pm due to a potential conflict of interest, property ownership. 4. AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL LIGHTING SERVICES IN THE VILLAGE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-024 approving a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional lighting consulting services specific to the Village Area in an amount not to exceed $120,240. (Staff contact: Claudia Huerta, Community & Economic Development) Senior Program Manager Claudia Huerta and Community & Economic Development Director Debbie Fountain presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member C. Schumacher thanked staff for how well thought out the community engagement is on this project. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Packard, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2018-024. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0/1 (M. Hall -Absent). MOTION: Motion by Council Member C. Schumacher to add all the areas not included in the Village Barrio, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher for purpose of discussion. Motion failed, 2/2/1 (M. Schumacher, M. Packard -No; M. Hall -Absent) PUBLIC HEARING: 7. SIX ON MADISON (PROJECT NO. CT 2017-0004/RP 2017-0009 (DEV2017-0069))-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-027 approving a tentative tract map and major review permit for the February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 construction of a mixed-use building consisting of 943 square feet of commercial space and six residential condominium units located at the northwest corner of Madison Street and Oak Avenue in Land Use District 1 of the Village Review Zone; and, Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-028 approving a Parking in-Lieu Fee Program Participation Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Oak & Madison, LLC, property owner, for the project known as Six on Madison located at the northwest corner of Madison Street and oak Avenue in Land Use District 1 of the Village Review Zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. (Staff contact: Chris Garcia, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolutions. Associate Planner Chris Garcia and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Speakers neutral of staff's recommendation: Patricia Amador group representative on behalf of Simon Angel and Kristine Wright. Speakers in support of staff's recommendation: Gary Nessim; Speakers in opposition of staff's recommendation: TJ Childs; Julie Ajdour; Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2018-027 and Resolution No. 2018-028. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0/1 (M. Hall -Absent). Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 7:31 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8. 2017 RESIDENT PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY -Receive a report on the results of the 2017 Resident Public Opinion Survey. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager's Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber and President and Principal Researcher of 8. W. Research Partnership Josh Williams presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Council received the report. February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 9. CITY COUNCIL GOALS STATUS REPORT DECEMBER 2017-Receive a status report on progress made through December 2017 toward the FY 2017-2018 City Council Goals. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager's Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Hall recused himself at 8:06 pm for part two of the presentation due to ownership in the discussion areas. Mayor returned to the dais at 8:20 p.m. ACTION: Council received the report. 10. COUNCIL POLICY NO. 27 -Review the City Council policy development process outlined in City Council Policy No. 27 and provide direction to staff to either reaffirm, amend or rescind the policy. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager's Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member C. Schumacher expressed her preference for the subcommittee and keeping the policy. Council Member M. Schumacher expressed his preference for rescinding the policy stating that he was not in favor of subcommittees. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn expressed his preference for rescinding the policy and starting over again. Mayor Hall stated that he agreed with both Council Member M. Schumacher and Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn. Council Member Packard stated that he was not in favor of subcommittees. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, second by Council Member M. Schumacher to select Option 3, to rescind Policy No. 27. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 11. CDBG FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018- 029 appointing two new members to the City of Carlsbad's Community Development Block February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 Grant (CDBG) Funding Advisory Committee to fill vacancies. (Staff contact: Courtney Pene, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Packard, second by Council Member M. Schumacher to adopt Resolution No. 2018-029 appointing Steven Sobieraj to the City of Carlsbad's Community Development Block Grant Funding Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Hall, second by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2018-029 appointing Joy Evans to the City of Carlsbad's Community Development Block Grant Funding Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 12. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-030 and Resolution No. 2018-031 appointing two members to the Planning Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk's Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Mayor Hall announced that the effective dates of the new appointments will be April pt as that is the sunset of the existing commissioners and by making the appointments tonight, the new commissioners will be able to attend the League of Cities conference in April to attend the classes they need to learn their role. ACTION: Motion by Council Member Packard, second by Council Member M. Schumacher to adopt Resolution No. 2018-030 appointing Roy Meenes to the Planning Commission. Motion carried, 4/1 (C. Schumacher-No). ACTION: Motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, second by Mayor Hall to adopt Resolution No. 2018-031 appointing Carolyn Luna to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments Gary Nessum requested increased pedestrian lighting. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and sub-committees of which they are members. Saturday, March 3, 2018 -5:30 p.m. New Village Arts Gala The Crossings at Carlsbad 5800 The Crossings Dr. Carlsbad, CA February 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Monday, March 5, 2018 -8:00 -9:30 a.m. Carlsbad Fire Dept. Annual Badge & Promotions Ceremony Fire Station No. 5 2540 Orion Way Carlsbad, CA CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. Page 8 City Manager Crawford announced that this week was the first day of employment of Scott Chadwick as the City of Carlsbad's new Chief Operations Officer. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.