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Home My WebLink About2018-09-11; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL September 11, 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: None. Mayor Hall requested 60 seconds of silence in recognition of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 10, 2018 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 24, 2018 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 28, 2018 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Month Mayor Hall presented the Proclamation to Emergency Preparedness Coordinator David Harrison in recognition of National Preparedness Month -September 2018. Proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week Council Member Packard presented the Proclamation to Charla Boodry and Wanda Prosser, representing the Regents of the Santa Margarita Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, in recognition of Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2018. PUBLIC COMMENT: Travis Burleson submitted a letter (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting that the City immediately reduce the 90-day time frame for a special event permit to 14 days. David Ingrahm also requested that the 90-day time from for a special event permit be reduced to 14 days to allow peaceful assembly. September 11, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Mary Ann Viney expressed concerns relating to the Farm Bill H.R.2. that would prevent local governments from adopting local pesticide regulations. She suggested that the Carlsbad Council contact the Senate and urge opposition to the Bill. Mary Lucid requested that personnel at the Senior Center actively promote programs at the Senior Center. Glenn Bernard thanked Council for their recent action regarding adoption of the resolution in opposition to off-shore drilling. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2 and 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of July 31, 2018. (Staff contact: Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services) 2. AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-164 authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of James Bellamy. (Contact: Donna Hernandez, Human Resources) This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member C. Schumacher. 3. BRIDGING DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN BUILD PROPOSAL SOLICITATION FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE BUILDING REFURBISHMENT -Adoption of a Resolution approving the bridging documents for the City of Carlsbad Fleet Maintenance Building Refurbishment, Project No. 4714, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for design build proposal solicitation. (Staff Contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works) 4. AGREEMENT WITH WLC ARCHITECTS, INC-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-166 authorizing execution of an agreement with WLC Architects, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Fire Station No. 4 Addition, Project No. 4740, for an amount not to exceed $225,920. (Staff Contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: 3. BRIDGING DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN BUILD PROPOSAL SOLICITATION FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE BUILDING REFURBISHMENT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-165 approving the bridging documents for the City of Carlsbad Fleet Maintenance Building Refurbishment, Project No. 4714, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for design build proposal solicitation. (Staff Contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works) September 11, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 In response to an inquiry from Council Member C. Schumacher, Transportation Director Marshall Plantz explained that staff is proposing a reconfiguration of the vehicle bays and office space that would result in an approximate 5% increase to the total footprint of the facility. Council Member C. Schumacher expressed concerns that increasing the footprint would result in a need for a Prop H vote since it would be an expansion of an existing facility rather than an upgrade/repair. Council Member Packard commented that staff was clear in the reason for the change in size was to allow staff to maintain the equipment that is necessary to care for the needs of the City. Council Members Packard, M. Schumacher and Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn stated that they could support the item as recommended by staff. City Attorney Celia Brewer explained the exemption criteria from the need for a Prop H vote and that staff believes the project meets the exemption as indicated in the resolution. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-165. Motion carried, 4/1 (C. Schumacher-No). ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 5. MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT ACTION PLAN PRESENTATION -Presentation from the law firm of Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell, and direct staff to work with the County of San Diego to identify specific actions that will be taken to improve the working relationship between the county and city, and to address community concerns regarding McClellan-Palomar Airport. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, Assistant to the City Manager) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff. Assistant City Manager Jason Haber and Peter Kirsch from Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Kris Wright expressed concerns relating to the potential expansion of the airport and also provided a handout detailing the history of Palomar Airport (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). September 11, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Mary Ann Viney requested that the public health impacts from the landfill at the airport be disclosed to the residents of Carlsbad. Hope Nelson expressed concerns that the County has not responded to Carlsbad's comments relating to the Preliminary Environmental Impact Report {PEIR). She encouraged Council to request that the County delay their action on the PEIR until March 2019. Shirley Anderson provided information relating to the Palomar Advisory Committee. Suzie Thorley expressed concerns relating to the impacts on the Carlsbad community if Palomar Airport expands. Vickie Syage also expressed concerns relating to the proposed expansion of the airport. Graham Thorley expressed concerns relating to the manner in which the County has responded to the City's and Carlsbad resident's inquiries. Glenn Bernard spoke in support of the airport expansion. Ray Bender provided a letter (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) asking that the County answer many questions about the PEIR. Michael Durkin expressed concerns relating to the airport runway protection zone and the safety impacts to his company's building. Council Member C. Schumacher commented that she has attended the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee (PAAC) meetings and that the Committee does report on noise. She further stated that it would be advantageous to request the County aggressively address noise rules. On a Minute Motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall, the Council concurred to add the following language to Section C -Information and Transparency, Subsection b. "County to institute a regular monthly report on noise to include enforcement efforts and actions. The Mayor requested a friendly amendment to the motion that noise monitors deemed as necessary to provide relevant and accurate noise information be installed. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. On a Minute Motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall, the City will utilize lobbyists in Sacramento to advocate for Carlsbad in upcoming legislation relating to a possible rewrite of a regional airport bill. Motion carried, 3/2. (M. Schumacher and M. Packard -No) ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, directing staff to follow the recommendations made by Mr. Kirsch as outlined in the staff report with the additions of the Minute Motions. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. September 11, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 6. INNOVATE78 QUARTERLY UPDATE PRESENTATION -Presentation on the second quarter activities of the lnnovate78 economic development initiative. (Staff contact: Christie Marcella, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation. Economic Development Manager Christie Marcella and Jennifer Schoeneck of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation provided the presentation. Council received the report. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT -Adoption if Resolution No. 2018-167 appointing one member to the Planning Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk's Office) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Mayor Hall suggested and Council concurred that each Council Member will make a nomination if they so choose and then the Council would vote on the nominations in the order received. Because there had been such a great applicant pool and the first nominee was often confirmed, during the past three appointments he rotated the nomination among the Council members. He proposed to allow Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn to make the first nomination this time since the first nomination for the past three Planning Commission appointments belonged to Council Member Packard, Council Member C. Schumacher and Council Member M. Schumacher respectively. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn nominated Peter Merz. Mayor Hall nominated Harry Peacock. Council Member Packard nominated Guy Roney. Council Member C. Schumacher nominated Barbara Anderson. Council Member M. Schumacher nominated Chuck Hunter. ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-167 appointing Peter Merz to the Planning Commission. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall -No). 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. On a Minute Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher to place opening the restrooms at the beach an hour earlier on a future agenda within the next 60 days. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. September 11, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 On a Minute Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher to place the discussion of sober living facility regulations on a future agenda. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Members of the City Council have been invited to and may be participating in the following events: Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 -5:30 p.m. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation "Captain's Dinner" Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Dr. Carlsbad, CA Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 -5:30 p.m. Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation "Night at the Library" Carlsbad City Library 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 -5:00 p.m. City of Carlsbad Citizens Academy Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. -----,L..::::+-"'l'il)==-O ~'-~ ~' (~' ~~ ,_.-~ c City Clerk Services Manager