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Home My WebLink About2018-11-13; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL November 13, 2018, 9 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. 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. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 30, 2018 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATION: Proclamation in recognition of America Recycles Day Council Member C. Schumacher presented the proclamation to Environmental Manager James Wood. Manager Wood spoke about his pride in the recycling program and thanked everyone for participating. Proclamations in recognition of Peer Award Recipients Mayor Hall presented proclamations to the Peer Award recipients. PUBLIC COMMENT: Carol Scurlock spoke regarding the packet of letters from Terramar residents distributed to Council. Gary Nessim requested Gary Barberio be included in the economic analysis of the Civic Center. He also requested that Council workshops be continued to include resident input and discussion. November 13, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. NORTH BEACH LIFEGUARD PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-188 authorizing the continuation of the North Beach lifeguard program by the Fire Department through June 30, 2019, and appropriating program funds in an amount of $300,523. (Staff contact: Michael Calderwood, Fire Department) 2. PURCHASE OF NETWORK FIREWALL DEVICES FROM CDW GOVERNMENT LLC -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-189 authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase of network firewall devices from CDW Government LLC (CDW-G), in an amount not to exceed $220,530. (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Information Technology) 3. AGREEMENT WITH ESSENCO, INC. TO PROVIDE MEAL PREPARATION SERVICES-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-190 authorizing execution of an agreement with EssenCo, Inc. to provide meal preparation services for the Carlsbad Senior Center, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for the initial two-year term. (Contact: Mike Pacheco, Parks & Recreation) Council concurred to hear Item No. 8 was heard at this time. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8. BUENA VISTA LAGOON RESTORATION PROJECT -SANDAG CONTINUANCE REQUEST - Consider a request from Mayor Matt Hall to discuss asking SANDAG for a six month continuance of the Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration project. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Discuss and consider request by Mayor Hall. Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber gave a brief overview of the item. Mayor Hall explained the purpose of requesting a continuance and called for public speakers. Jim Petronella from Save the Fresh Water Buena Vista Lagoon Association, representing a group (John DeYoung, Paul Crowley and Harry Silverstein), spoke in favor of the hybrid alternative. Scott Sterling, representing the Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation, spoke in favor of the fresh water alternative and asked the city stay away from costly litigation and create a concession using the hybrid alternative that works for everyone. Daniel Muhe, Treasurer of Save the Fresh Water Buena Vista Lagoon Association, spoke regarding the lack of water that will be in the lagoon without the hybrid alternative, and requested the six month continuance. November 13, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Joan Herskowitz, Conservation Chair with Buena Vista Audubon Society, spoke in opposition to the continuance. Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke about the delays that have shown no results and in opposition to the continuance. Allan Wanamaker spoke in opposition to the hybrid alternative and the lack of results over the last 20 years. Kasey Cinciarelli spoke in favor of the saltwater alternative and in opposition to the continuance. Sandra McMullen stated that Fred Sandquist of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation supports the saltwater alternative and does not support the continuance. Dave Oster stated that the current fresh water lagoon needs to be cleaned up and is in support of the fresh water alternative and for the continuance. Natalie Shapiro, board member of Buena Vista Audubon Society, spoke in opposition to the continuance. Mayor Hall explained the reason for the continuance is to bring people together to come to a consensus for choosing the best alternative. Council Member C. Schumacher stated that there are too many what-if's in the project so she will not be supporting the continuance. Council Member M. Schumacher suggested to people who want the continuance should be at the SAN DAG meeting on November 16 and request it. Mayor Hall is in support of the continuance in order to come to a compromise. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to ask SANDAG for a six month continuance. Motion carried, 4/1 (C. Schumacher-No). ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 4. AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.20 -TAXICABS -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-343 amending Chapter 5.20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code related to taxicabs in order to comply with new state regulations. (Staff Contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney Department and Mickey Williams, Police Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance. November 13, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Police Captain Mickey Williams and Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung reviewed a brief PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member M. Schumacher, Captain Williams stated that Uber and Lyft are not currently being tracked. Mayor Hall asked if multiple business licenses would now be required. Assistant City Attorney Chung responded that only companies substantially located in Carlsbad would be required to have a business license. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-343. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 5. UPDATE ON THE REAL ESTATE STRATEGIC PLAN AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Receive an annual progress update on the overall implementation of the adopted Real Estate Strategic Plan and an update on the City's management of its Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) license agreements. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio and Real Estate Manager Curtis Jackson reviewed the report and provided a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Council received the report. Council Member Packard departed the meeting at 10:29 a.m. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY'S REAL ESTATE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-191 authorizing the Real Estate Manager to negotiate with Bepton Investments, LLC on acquisition of real property in the northeast quadrant commonly known as the Lubliner Project, and with Paseo del Norte, LLC on acquisition of real property in the southwest quadrant commonly known as Paseo del Norte Preserve. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Parks & Recreation Director Chris Hazeltine and Parks Services Manager Kyle Lancaster gave a brief PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). November 13, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn asked that since the property is zoned as open space, why would the city purchase it. Parks Services Manager Lancaster stated that we would have the opportunity for mitigation credits for future projects. Patricia Bleha, Vice President of North County Advocates, spoke in favor of negotiations to obtain the two open space properties. Diane Nygaard of Preserve Calavera spoke in support of obtaining the open space acquisitions. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-191. Motion carried, 4/0/1-(Packard -Absent). 7. CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS GRANT PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-192 approving a new City Council Policy to establish the Carlsbad Flower Fields Grant Program, and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate and disburse monies for grants from the Flower Fields Fund as approved by the Community & Economic Development Director or designee for projects meeting the criteria set forth in the new Council Policy. (Staff contact: Laureen Ryan, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Management Analyst Laureen Ryan, Budget Manager Roxanne Muhlmeister, and Community & Economic Director Debbie Fountain presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Chris Calkins, Director of the Flower Fields gave a presentation in support of the grant program (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-192. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Packard -Absent). This item was heard after Item No. 3 8. BUENA VISTA LAGOON RESTORATION PROJECT -SANDAG CONTINUANCE REQUEST - Consider a request from Mayor Matt Hall to discuss asking SANDAG for a six month continuance of the Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration project. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Discuss and consider request by Mayor Hall. November 13, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 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. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018-5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Farewell Reception for Council Members Mark Packard and Michael Schumacher Carlsbad City Hall 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m. Tamara cMinn Deputy Ci Clerk