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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-27; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL March 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, 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 Regular Meeting held March 13, 2018. Minutes of the Special Meeting held March 20, 2018. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher -Absent). PRESENTATION: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3 -7. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher - Absent). 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of February 28, 2018. (Staff contact: Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services) This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 2. APPROVAL OF CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION MOU-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-040 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad City Employees' Association (CCEA) and approving the associated CCEA Salary Schedule, IT Department Standby Policy and revised Administrative Order No. 64. (Staff contact: Julie Clark, Human Resources Department) March 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 3. DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCES -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-041 declaring as public nuisances, weeds, rubbish, and refuse upon private property in the City of Carlsbad in conjunction with the City of Carlsbad Weed Abatement Program and setting a public hearing date for April 24, 2018. (Staff contact: Randy Metz, Fire Department) 4. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIMSBURY SEWER PIPELINE EXTENSION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-042 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Creative Home DBA: CHI Construction for an amount not to exceed $413,075 for the construction of the Simsbury Sewer Pipeline Extension, Project No. 5533 and authorizing an additional appropriation of $50,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund. (Staff contact: David Hull, Public Works Department) 5. LA COSTA AVENUE STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-043 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the La Costa Avenue Storm Drain Replacement Program -Storm Drain Improvements East of Piraeus Street, Project No. 6602. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works Department) 6. 2018 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT. PROJECT NO. 6013-18 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018- 044 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the 2018 Concrete Replacement, Project No. 6013-18. (Staff contact: Emad Elias, Public Works Department) 7. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM BRIDGE & THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT NO. 3 TO CITY GENERAL FUND-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-045 authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $174,400 from the Bridge and Thoroughfare District No. 3 Fund to the City of Carlsbad General Fund to reimburse the General Fund for the value of mitigation habitat acquired for the construction of Cannon Road Reaches 1 and 2. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works Department) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 2. APPROVAL OF CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION MOU-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-040 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad City Employees' Association (CCEA) and approving the associated CCEA Salary Schedule, IT Department Standby Policy and revised Administrative Order No. 64. (Staff contact: Julie Clark, Human Resources Department) Council Member C. Schumacher stated that she would be voting in opposition to this item. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Packard, to approve Resolution No. 2018-040. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (C. Schumacher -No / M. Schumacher -Absent). March 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Page 3 Mary Lucid requested that the Senior Center accept the Silver Sneakers fitness program. ' Glenn Bernard spoke in support of airport runway expansion. David Emerson spoke in support of the City's Climate Action Plan and Community Choice Energy. Arnie Cohen spoke in support of the City taking position against SB 827. On a minute motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall Council directed staff to place the item on a future agenda for discussion. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher -Absent). Ruby Lieu spoke in support of allowing dogs on trails in Village H. Allison Shaewitz requested that community take a stand on gun violence in schools. Becky Baird requested that City take a position on gun control. On a minute motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn Council directed staff to place the item on a future agenda for discussion. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Packard -No/ M. Schumacher-Absent). PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Hall recused himself at 6:26 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest, property ownership in the area. This item was continued from the February 13, 2018 City Council Meeting. 8. CARLSBAD VILLAGE CENTER -PROJECT NO. RP 16-13/CDP 16-35 (DEV16040) -Adoption of a resolution approving a Major Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit for (1) the removal of an existing retail use; and (2) the construction of a 25,253 square foot, four-story, mixed-use building consisting of a subterranean parking garage, ground floor retail, commercial office space and five (5) residential apartments located at 2995 State 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 a resolution approving a Parking In-Lieu Fee Program Participation Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Leor Lakritz, property owner, for the project known as Carlsbad Village Center located at 2995 State Street in Land Use District 1 of the Village Review Zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1.) (Staff contact: Shannon Harker, Community & Economic Development) March 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolutions. Associate Planner Shannon Harker and City Planner Don Neu presented the report & reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk) Kirk Moeller, MAA Architects, Inc., came forward to address Council on behalf of the applicant. He commented that the revised plans were designed to make the southwest corner more attractive looking from the west to the east. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. Speakers in opposition to the project: Sean Kirkwood, Bryan Watz, Kristine Wright, Noel Breen, Robin Hansen, Steve Poovey, Mary Anne Viney (speaking on behalf of a group) gave a PowerPoint (on file in the Office of the City Clerk), Scott Engel, Penny Johnson, Kim Trujillo, Jenanne Taylor. Submitted a speaker card in opposition; however, did not speak: Sondra Morrison. Speaker in support of the project: Bill Sheffler. Doug Hicks spoke in support of community and if the project is approved that the developer hire local contractors. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. Council Member Packard spoke in support of the project. Council Member C. Schumacher stated that she could not make the findings for compatibility therefore would not be supporting the project. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn stated that he did not feel that the project was consistent with the character of the Village and would not be voting in support of the project. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to deny approval of the project and return with a resolution at a future meeting making the findings to deny approval of the project. Motion carried, 2/1/2 (Packard -No / M. Schumacher and Hall -Absent). Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 7:28 p.m. March 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. DURKIN CAC LOT 24 LLC APPEAL -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-046 denying the appeal of Durkin CAC Lot 24 LLC and upholding the Planning Commission's determination that an auto body and repair shop use proposed at 5817 Dryden Place and within Local Facilities Management Zone 5 is not a more conforming use than the existing Office/Industrial Use, and is a prohibited use in the Carlsbad Airport Centre Specific Plan (SP 181(H)). Case Name: Durkin CAC Lot 24 LLC Appeal. Case No.: PCD 2017-0001 (DEV2017-0120). (Staff contact: Greg Fisher, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Hall declared a recess at 7:41 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The appellants Mr. Lamb and Mr. Durkin reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting that the Council grant their appeal. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2018-046. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher -Absent). 10. SENIOR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-047 appointing John Rodenhausen to the Senior Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-047 appointing John Rodenhausen to the Senior Commission. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (M. Schumacher -Absent). PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments Julie Ajdour, speaking on behalf of Barrio Community Advocates, encouraged the Council to direct staff to address the safety of the intersections within the Barrio. Karen Heileman inquired as to what Carlsbad's stance is on sanctuary cities. March 27, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 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. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.