HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-08; City Council; MinutesCALL TO ORDER:
CITY COUNCIL
January 8, 2019 6 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that Council is serving
as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mary Lucid spoke in support of more resources for the Senior Center.
Noel Breen spoke in support of the City Manager having discretionary authority for the
expenditure of funds as approved by the City Council.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 3 and 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS-Acceptance of report on City Investments as of November
30, 2018. (Staff contact: Melissa Hoover, Administrative Services)
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Bhat-Patel.
2. ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY-Adoption of a Resolution
approving the City's Investment Policy dated January 8, 2019. (Staff contact: Melissa Hoover,
Administrative Services)
3. SUMMARY VACATION OF GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT -SHEA INDUSTRIAL
BRESSI RANCH -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-001 approving a summary vacation of a
general utility and access easement over Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map No. 21308, located at
6131 and 6133 Innovation Way. Case Name·: Shea Industrial Bressi Ranch; Case No.: VAC2017-
0010. (Staff contact: Kyrenne Chua, Community & Economic Development)
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4. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL -Adoption of CMWD
Resolution No. 1612 authorizing execution of an agreement with Michael Baker International
to provide construction management and inspection services for the Maerkle Reservoir
Floating Cover Replacement, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 5036, for an
amount not to exceed $838,476. (Staff contact: Emily Hasegawa, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
2. ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY-Adoption of a Resolution
approving the City's Investment Policy dated January 8, 2019. (Staff contact: Melissa Hoover,
Administrative Services)
Council Member Bhat-Patel asked if the City could look at its policies regarding investments
in companies such as Exxon and Chevron. She further explained that other companies might
be better aligned with the City's values relating to the approved Climate Action Plan.
Council Member Hamilton also spoke in support of the City reconsidering its investments in
companies that rely heavily on fossil fuels.
City Treasurer Craig Lindholm reviewed a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the City's
Investment Policy.
In response to the request by Council Members Bhat-Patel and Hamilton, Treasurer Lindholm
stated he could prepare a detailed report regarding the City's investments and alternative
investment opportunities for a future City Council Meeting.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member
Hamilton Council directed the City Manager and staff to work with the City Treasurer
regarding shifting investments to companies that are aligned with the City's values but also
have a similar return on investment as companies such as Exxon and Chevron. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
ACTION: The item was returned to staff.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Hall recused himself from participating in discussion of Item No. 5 due to a potential
conflict of interest. He stepped down from the dais at 6:21 p.m.
5. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION -BARRIO GLASSWORKS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-002 denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning
Commission to approve a Minor Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow
2,323 square feet of new additions to an existing 573-square-foot commercial building, and
allow the operation of a hot glass blowing use located at 3060 Roosevelt Street in Land Use
District 1 of the Village Master Plan and Design Manual, the Village Segment of the Local
Coastal Program, and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Case Name: Barrio
Glassworks; Case No.: RP 2018-0004/CDP 2018-0014 (DEV 2018-0023). (Staff contact: Paul
Dan, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, dos~ the Public Hearing and adopt the
Resolution.
Associate Planner Paul Dan presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on
file in the office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Speakers in support of staff's recommendation: Marguerite Montalbano; Ann Hayes; Mary
Devlin; Gary Raskin; Max Kropczyrsko; Robbie Coy; Rick Degelsmith; Randall Reese.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to
adopt Resolution No. 2019-002. Motion carried, 4/1 (M. Hall-Absent).
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 6:41 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
6. CALAVERA HILLS VILLAGE H PROPERTY AND DEDICATION OF RV STORAGE AREA -Adoption
of Resolution No. 2019-003 authorizing the City Clerk to accept the grant deed dedicating the
Calavera Hills Village H property (APN 167-101-19) from Presidio Cornerstone QC, LLC;
authorizing the Mayor to execute the grant deed on a portion of Calavera Hills Village H
property (portion APN 167-101-19) to the Calavera Hills Recreational Vehicle Park; and
authorizing two, one-time appropriations of $215,000 and $45,000 to the Parks Maintenance
Operating Budget and Trails Maintenance Operating Budget, respectively, for a total of
$260,000 in improvements to said property to meet city standards. (Staff contact: Jeremy
Riddle, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
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Development Services Manager Jeremy Riddle and Parks Superintendent Kyle Lancaster
presented the Report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk).
Superintendent Lancaster gave an overview of necessary open space work.
Kacey Cinciarelli speaking on behalf of group (Lonnie Smith; Anne Smith; Elizabeth Margurn;
Sephanie Lovison) expressed concerns about the proposed trail being part of the citywide trails
system. She spoke in favor of a special use area to allow for unleashed dogs.
ACTION: On a minute motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member
Bhat-Patel, Council directed staff to conduct singular outreach to the Village H Community
(separate from the Parks Master Plan Update outreach) relating to the proposed future
improvements to the area. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to
adopt Resolution No. 2019-003. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
7.REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND
REGIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS -Discuss Council reorganization by election of one
member as Mayor Pro Tempore by Minute Motion; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-004 appointing members of the City Council to San Diego
Association of Governments (SAN DAG) Board of Directors; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-005 appointing members of the City Council to North
County Transit District (NCTD) Board of Directors; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-006 confirming the Mayoral appointment to the San Diego
County Water Authority (SDCWA) Board of Directors; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-007 confirming the Mayoral appointments to regional
committee assignments as reflected in Attachment A. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk
Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Elect one Member as Mayor Pro Tempore by Minute
Motion and adopt the Resolutions.
Fred Sandquist encouraged the Council to consider appointing the new Council Members to key
regional assignments.
Mayor Hall nominated Keith Blackburn to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion failed 2/3
(Hamilton; Schumacher; Bhat-Patel -No).
ACTION: On a Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council
Member Hamilton, Council appointed Council Member Bhat-Patel to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore. Motion carried -3/2 (Hall; Blackburn -No).
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, Council
adopted Resolution No. 2019-005 appointing Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel as Primary Member
on the North County Transit District (NCTD) Board of Directors and Council Member Hamilton
as Alternate Member on the NCTD Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
In reference to the SANDAG Board of Directors appointments, the following conversation
took place:
Mayor Hall: "I'd like to make a couple of comments on this one because of all the
appointments this year, this is probably the most important to those of you sitting in the
audience. One of the things we are going to have to deal with is the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment this year and after AB805 and our numbers going from 116,000 up to 171,000
units to be put into this community or into this region. Our fair share of that is going to be a
pretty big number. Also with some of what the state is talking about, to our housing and jobs
ratio, from whichever way you want to look at it, it's either a great thing or a bad thing.
Because our jobs to housing is one of the highest in the County which will drive that number
even higher. And it's been said by a staff member that we could be looking as many as 10,000
new units in the City of Carlsbad. I have been asked to serve on the RHNA Committee by the
Chairman so that would give us a position on the Committee to see how the allocation may
or may not go, be part of the process and try to create the formulas or methodology and how
to distribute those numbers and I would like to serve as the Primary on that. I also have 14
years of working relationships with those who set on that Board. That Board is also comprised
of the 18 members that serve on that Board, 15 of the 18 are Mayors and then there is the
two Supervisors. So, I would ask to be considered for the Primary position."
Council Member Blackburn: "And I'll second. I think it's very important. One of the things
that Mayor brought up that I think is very important is he has an established relationship with
the other voting members. I think that's important especially now with the RHNA issue
coming up. I think he has the most influence on the vote there. That would be best beneficial
for our City so I second."
Mayor Hall: "Other discussion? Ms. Hamilton."
Council Member Hamilton: "Was there a motion? Okay. Are we voting just then, is the
motion just for the Primary position or are we separating those out into, just doing the
Primary?"
Mayor Hall: "Just the Primary to begin with."
Council Member Hamilton: "Okay. I appreciate all the work that you've done on the SAN DAG
Board of Directors. And the relationships that you've developed. I am not adverse though to
new voices in those positions. In order to ensure that the decisions that are made are
completely aligned with the vision that the Carlsbad citizens have said they wanted in regard
to those connections between housing and jobs and transportation. So I'm considering."
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Mayor Hall: "Ms. Schumacher."
Council Member Schumacher: "I had a conversation with the Chairman of the RHNA
Committee and the changing."
Mayor Hall: "Who is that?"
Council Member Schumacher: "That would be the Mayor of Encinitas Catherine Blakespear.
The RHNA Committee currently has been on hold because there are so many new members
on SANDAG. The previous members, previous relationships are different now and the
Executive Director of SANDAG is somebody taking over for an Executive Director that was,
that left amidst scandal about a year and a half ago. Very little of that came before Council
to discuss but what it has left us with, and by us I mean the entire County. What it has left us
with is an $18 billion deficit that we at this time have no way of making up. It took everyone
by surprise because yes it was an accounting error but it was an accounting error that the
Executive Director at the time hid. And the Board Members that were on SANDAG at the
time supported that Executive Director rather than asking hard questions. The new SAN DAG
Board of Directors is far more diverse. A newer group of people with different ideas similar
to the new Executive Director. And one of the interesting things that I've seen over the course
of the last two years in serving and really following housing and policy up at the state is that
the old way of doing the RHNA allocation is no longer extant. So what we're going through
right now with regard to RHNA allocation is ruled by an Assembly Bill 1771 that requests of
each of these County regional planning agencies to come up with a new type of methodology
that would more closely aligns housing and jobs. And this will make the process not just
about going back and forth and using relationships to allocate different types of affordable
housing units but there's a scientific, data-driven standard that is now being applied to the
RHNA allocation and the entire state of California is being asked to do this. So it's an exciting
time on SAN DAG and I think I am sure of the experience of the new members of Council and
think that there are valid arguments to be made for the use of the extraordinary education
of our two newest members and their passion for public transit, their passion for housing and
policy."
Mayor Hall: "I would just like to comment when you used the number billion dollars deficit,
I strongly disagree with that and I don't think that is truthful. If you want to rephrase ... "
Council Member Schumacher: "My apologies, it might have been a million. I apologize for
that. $18 million."
Mayor Hall: "So, and the second Ms. Blakespear being the Chair of RHNA, that hasn't come
before us so that's obviously information you have. It hasn't been decided by, you know it
hasn't come to the Board so, and I'm a Board Member, so for you to have that kind of
information and the Board not to have that information raises a strong question in my mind."
Council Member Schumacher: "Sure, it's on the agenda in the public meeting notes from the
SAN DAG and the only conversation that I had was whether or not to verify or clarify whether
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or not members had been chosen. The members had not been chosen and that is public
record as of the last meeting January, the last meeting of SAN DAG so it's a matter of public
record Mayor."
Mayor Hall: "Okay, we'll follow that. And again it's the question of the allocation of those
units and I would just remind you of what Encinitas is going through right now in their
housing. Obviously this breaks the growth management cap and it's going to be up to
whoever is down there to own that and to how that gets distributed when it comes back to
this City so it's really up to the three of you, you're in control. It's how you choose to call it.
Any other comment? Okay, please vote."
Council Member Bhat-Patel: "Can I please clarify the motion?"
Mayor Hall: "I as Primary and we haven't talked about the alternates or at this moment."
Motion failed, 2/3 (Hamilton; Schumacher; Bhat-Patel -No.)
Mayor Hall: "Okay, that doesn't pass. I'm open for suggestions."
Council Member Schumacher: "And I do want to clarify that it's between $15 and $18 billion
is the deficit. Billion."
Council Member Hamilton: "I'd like to make a motion. For a number of reasons but because
of the knowledge that I've seen demonstrated on the issues,, the particular issues that we're
talking about addressing on the SANDAG Board of Directors, I would make a motion that
Council Member Schumacher be the Primary."
Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel: "I'll second."
Mayor Hall: "Please vote."
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel,
Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-004 appointing Council Member Schumacher as
Primary Member to the San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG) Board of Directors
-3/2 (Hall; Blackburn -No): and,
On a motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Hamilton,
appointing Council Member Hamilton to serve as First Alternate on SANDAG Board of
Directors and Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to serve as Second Alternate on SAN DAG Board of
Directors. -4/1 (Hall-No).
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, Council
adopted Resolution No. 2019-006, appointing Mayor Hall to the San Diego County Water
Authority Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, Council adopted
Resolution No. 2019-007 confirming the Mayoral appointments of members of the City Council
to the various regional committee assignments pursuant to Government Code §40605 as
follows:
Assignment Appointee
North County Mayors and Managers Matt Hall
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Keith Blackburn
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Cori Schumacher
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Primary) Matt Hall
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Alternate) Keith Blackburn
City/School Committee Matt Hall
City/School Committee Priya Bhat-Patel
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors Keith Blackburn
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors Barbara Hamilton
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors (Alternate) Cori Schumacher
League of California Cities -San Diego Division Priya Bhat-Patel
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority Keith Blackburn
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (Alternate) Barbara Hamilton
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.
On a minute motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel,
Council directed staff to prepare a report to appoint members of the Council to serve on the
Carlsbad Municipal Code Update Ad Hoc sub-committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
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CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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