HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-27; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
November 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.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that Council is serving
as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item Nos. 7 and 8.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 16, 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:
Presentation in recognition of donation from Friends of Carrillo Ranch
The City Council expressed their appreciation for the donation from Friends of Carrillo Ranch.
Audrey Oberman, President of Friends of Carrillo Ranch, gave an overview of the programs
supported by the Friends at the Ranch.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Walt Meir expressed his appreciation for the work of the Council over the years.
Laurie Boone spoke in support of prosperity in Carlsbad.
Brian Connor expressed concerns relating to the City's ability to enforce parking regulations in
neighborhoods.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3 and 5 through 8. Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2018-193 accepting a cash donation of $10,318 from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch to the
Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund. (Staff contact: Mick Calarco, Parks & Recreation)
2. AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO RJM DESIGN FOR DESIGN SERVICES ON VETERANS MEMORIAL
PARK -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-194 authorizing a professional services agreement
with RJM Design Group for design services on Veterans Memorial Park, in an amount not-to-
exceed $398,200 for a two-year term; and appropriating $198,200 in additional funds from
the Community Facilities District No. 1 Fund. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks &
Recreation)
3. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT SEAGRAVE PUMPER -Adoption of Resolution No.
2018-195 authorizing purchase of a replacement Seagrave pumper from HGACBuy in the
amount of $783,079. (Contact: Shawn Gaskari, Public Works)
This item was continued to the Regular meeting of December 11, 2018.
4. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FARADAY CENTER REFURBISHMENT -Adoption of a Resolution
approving the plans and specifications for the Faraday Center heating, ventilating and air
conditioning and roof refurbishment, Project No. 4720, and authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bid solicitation. (Staff Contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works)
5. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-196 authorizing the execution of an agreement
with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services
during the Orion Center construction and Fleet Maintenance Building refurbishment, Project
Nos. 3572 and 4714, in an amount not to exceed $1,070,000. (Staff Contact: Steven Stewart,
Public Works)
6. APPROVAL OF 49 MASTER AGREEMENTS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-197 approving
49 Master Agreements for professional services to be effective December 1, 2018 through
November 30, 2021. (Staff Contact: Craddock Stropes, Public Works)
7. APPROVAL OF 20 MASTER AGREEMENTS-Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1607 approving
20 Master Agreements for professional services to be effective December 1, 2018 through
November 30, 2021. (Staff Contact: Craddock Stropes, Public Works)
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RECYCLED WATER PHASE Ill, PROJECT NO. 5205-B -Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1608
accepting bids and awarding a contract to Ferreira Construction Co. DBA Ferreira Coastal
Construction Co. for an amount not to exceed $632,538 for construction of the Recycled
Water Phase Ill, installation of recycled water services, Project No. 5205-B, and authorizing
an additional appropriation of $332,000. (Staff Contact: Cathy Nhothsavath, Public Works)
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
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9. ORDINANCE NO. CS-343-AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.20-TAXICABS
Adoption 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: Sheila
Cobian, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-343.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, Council adopted Ordinance No. CS-343. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. 2019-2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PLAN -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-198 approving the 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant
Program Funding Plan and authorizing the distribution of the Notice of Funding Availability.
(Staff contact: Courtney Pene, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the Public Hearing and adopt the
Resolution.
Management Analyst Courtney Pene presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
On a Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C.
Schumacher, Council directed staff to return with options for appointing the sub-committee
members based on Council Districts rather than quadrants of the City. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Council Member C. Schumacher confirmed with staff that the deadline to submit grant
applications is December 28, 2018 rather than December 17, 2018 as written in the staff
report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-198. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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11. OAKMONT OF CARLSBAD -PROJECT NO. 2017-0003/ZC 2017-0001/AMEND 2017-0011/CUP
2017-0008 (DEV 2017-0042)-Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-344 adopting a Zone Change
to amend the Zoning Map from Planned Industrial to Office on Lot 1 (APN 209-120-01-00) of
the Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Specific Plan SP 211, an approximately 6.38-acre lot
located on the northwest corner of Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street, within Local
Facilities Management Zone 16. Case Name: Oakmont of Carlsbad, Case No. ZC2017-0001
(DEV2017-0042), and;
Introduction of Ordinance NO. CS-345 adopting the fourth amendment to the Carlsbad Oaks
North Specific Plan (SP211) to apply Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.27, Office Zone
standards to Lot 1 of the Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park on property generally located at
the northwest corner of Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street within the Carlsbad Oaks North
Business Park and in Local Facilities Management Zone 16. Case Name: Oakmont of Carlsbad,
Case No.: AMEND 2017-0011, and;
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-199 approving an Addendum to Environmental Impact
Report 98-08 and approving a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation
on Lot 1 of the Carlsbad Oaks North Specific Plan from Planned Industrial to Office, on a 6.38-
acre lot, generally located on the northwest corner of Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street,
within Local Facilities Management Zone 16. Case Name: Oakmont of Carlsbad, Case No.:
GPA 2017-0003 (DEV 2017-0042), and;
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-200 approving a Conditional Use Permit for the construction
and operation of a professional care facility consisting of three buildings: A 128, 745-square-
foot three story main building above a 32,078-square foot subterranean parking garage, a
42,749-square-foot memory care building above a 15,921-square-foot subterranean parking
garage, and a 4,208 square-foot administration building, on a 6.38-acre lot, generally located
on the northwest corner of Faraday Avenue and El Fuerte Street, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 16. Case Name: Oakmont of Carlsbad, Case No.: CUP2017-0008
(DEV2017-0042). (Staff contact: Paul Dan, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the Public Hearing, introduce the
Ordinances and adopt the Resolutions.
Associate Planner Paul Dan and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Packard confirmed that the proposed project will not cause negative impacts
to surrounding industrial areas.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Hannah Daugherty, representing applicant Oakmont Senior Living, provided a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) illustrating the amenities proposed for the
project.
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City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-344.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, Council introduced Ordinance No. CS-344. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-345.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, Council introduced Ordinance No. CS-345. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2018-199 and 2018-200. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. TERRAMAR AREA COASTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP NO. 6054-Adoption of Resolution
No. 2018-201 selecting Alternative No. 2, the two roundabouts alternative, as the preferred
project alternative and authorizing staff to move forward with environmental review,
permitting, and final engineering of the Terra mar Area Coastal Improvement Project, Project
No. 6054. (Staff contact: Jonathan Schauble, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Hall announced that due to the number of speakers, individual speaking time will be
reduced to 2 minutes and group time will be reduced to 8 minutes.
Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio, Senior Engineer Jonathan Schauble and Transportation
Director Marshall Plantz presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio
explained that staff's recommendation is that Alternative 3 would be the second choice for a
recommendation followed by Alternative 1 and Alternative 4.
Council Member C. Schumacher confirmed with staff that the Coastal Street designation is a
Carlsbad specific term.
Arnie Coen spoke in support of a traffic signal at the intersection of Cerezo Drive and installation
of a roundabout at the intersection of Cannon Road.
Anthony Boudreauly spoke in opposition to the installation of roundabouts.
Nina Eaton expressed concerns relating to the installation of a roundabout at Cerezo Drive.
However, stated that a roundabout at Cannon Road would be acceptable.
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Mike Davis thanked staff and Council for work on the project.
Bob Prichard spoke in support of the alternative that would allow the center turn lane to
remain.
Patty Rausch spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation. She suggested maintaining traffic
signals at Cerezo Drive and Cannon Road.
Kendrick Jan spoke in support of roundabouts to force reduced speeds on the roadway.
Toni McKenzie expressed concerns relating to the proposed relocation of the crosswalk to in
front of her home. She stated that she would lose the parking area in front of her home if the
crosswalk is moved. She also spoke in support of a traffic signal at Cerezo Drive and the
installation of a roundabout at Cannon Road.
Fred Briggs voiced concerns related to drivers and cyclists adhering to stop signs and traffic
signals.
Bob Johnson, representing a group {Gayle Sides, Joan Constantino and Carol Smith), spoke in
opposition to staff's recommendation and the installation of roundabouts.
Jack Diehl, representing a group {Catherine Miller, Laura Keany and Tamara Diehl), also spoke
in opposition to roundabouts. In closing, he encouraged the Council to choose traffic signals at
Cerezo Drive and Cannon Road.
Susan McGuire spoke in support of maintaining signals and the center turn lane.
Ray Steinbeck thanked staff for work on the project and spoke in support of a traffic signal at
the intersection of Cerezo Drive and installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Cannon
Road. He also spoke in opposition to public parking on north end of the project.
Darcy Eaton spoke in opposition to a roundabout at Cerezo Drive. She also requested that the
middle turn lane remain as part of the project.
William Sides spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
Brett Horan spoke in opposition to a roundabout at Cerezo Drive.
Colleen Johnson spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
Tom Siekmann spoke in support of a traffic signal at Cerezo Drive.
Kerry Siekmann spoke in support of signal at Cerezo Drive and suggested waiting on
improvements to the Cannon Road intersection until after work at the power plant has been
completed.
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Jeff Wilson spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
Susan Hollander spoke in opposition to the roundabout options.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 8:47 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:52 p.m.
Dean Szabo spoke in support of staff's recommendation
Paul Washicko also spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
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The following individuals submitted speaker cards in opposition to staff's recommendation;
however, did not wish to speak:
• Ben Constantino
• Tami Johnson
, Ronald Riccitelli
• Chistine Riccitelli
• Nadine Vil/alabos
• Jennifer Semer
• Jessica Hunter
• Patty Richards
• Bruce Gibbs
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall, to adopt the
resolution as amended approving Alternative No. 1 (traffic signals at the intersections of
Cerezo Drive and Cannon Road) and retain entire center turn lane. Motion failed 2/3 (M.
Schumacher, C. Schumacher and M. Packard -No).
Council Members M. Schumacher and Packard spoke in support of a compromise position
and suggested approval of Alternative 3 that would allow for a signal at Cerezo Drive and a
roundabout at Cannon Road.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member C. Schumacher, Assistant City Manager Gary
Barberio explained that in order to maintain the center turn lane with Alternative No. 3,
something such as the additional parking or sidewalks would be compromised.
Mayor Hall suggested that parking on the south end not be increased at this time due to the
current bluff conditions.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C.
Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-201 as amended approving Alternative No. 3 to
include a roundabout at Cannon Road and a traffic signal at Cerezo Drive and shall also include
a center turn lane from North Shore Drive south to Cerezo Drive. Motion carried 3/2 (M. Hall
and K. Blackburn -No).
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13. CARLSBAD VILLAGE RAILROAD TRENCH ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2018-202 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the San Diego Association of Governments to fund the completion of an
Alternatives Analysis and Preliminary Engineering for a Carlsbad Village railroad trench in an
amount not to exceed $375,000. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
The following individual submitted a speaker card in support of staff's recommendation;
however, did not wish to speak:
• Gary Nessim
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn,
Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-202. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
14. COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SAFETY AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICIES-Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-203 in support of Community and School Safety; and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-204 in support of Gun Violence Prevention. (Staff contact:
Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions.
Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber presented the report.
Speakers in support of staff's recommendations: Carmen Rene; Jesse Bryand Nikki Faddick.
The following individuals submitted speaker cards in support of the Gun Violence Prevention
Resolution; however, did not wish to speak:
• Stephanie Wells
• Pierre Coduit-Weinanilt
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member M.
Schumacher, Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2018-203 and 2018-204. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that Members of the City Council have been invited to and may be
participating in the following events:
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 - 6 p.m.
Holiday Social Celebration hosted by Parks & Recreation Commission
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Stable
Carlsbad, CA
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 - 5 p.m. -11 p.m.
Carlsbad Firefighters Association Christmas Party
Carlsbad Flower Fields Barn
5704 Paseo Del Norte
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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