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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-11; City Council; Minutes (2)CITY COUNCIL June 11, 2019 4 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 4:14 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 the City Council will be serving as the Public Financing Authority Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 14, 2019. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 14, 2019. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Hall announced that the City Council would be taking items out of order. At 5:40 p.m. a recess will be declared and at 6:00 p.m. the proclamations and presentations would be made. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Kim spoke regarding trail access and the need to pay more attention to the demographics and issues of mountain bikers and bike riders. Mary Lucid spoke regarding issues surrounding the senior center and the need to manage funds properly for the senior center. Laurie Boone spoke in appreciation of Magee Park and the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Laurenn Barker spoke in support of adding a full-time Public Arts Coordinator to the budget for the Library and Cultural Arts Department. Louisa & Tabitha Evans spoke regarding speeding traffic on Tamarack Avenue and the need for further traffic regulations during and outside school hours. June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 thru 11. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. PURCHASE OF EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019- 074 approving the purchase of $43 million of excess liability coverage through California Insurance Pool Authority (CIPA) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in an amount not to exceed $553,714. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Risk Management) 2. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-075 authorizing the purchase of $1 billion of property insurance coverage through Alliant Insurance Services lnc.'s Alliant Property Insurance Program (APIP) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in an amount not to exceed $233,014. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Risk Management) 3. RESCIND CITY COUNCIL OPPOSITION TO AB 392 (WEBER) PEACE OFFICERS: DEADLY FORCE- Rescinded City Council opposition to AB 392 (Weber) Peace officers: deadly force. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) 4. SUMMARY VACATION OF PIPELINE EASEMENT, CT 13-03-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019- 076 summarily vacating a pipeline easement over Lots 9, 10, 12, 14 thru 17, and 22 of Map No. 16091, located at Robertson Ranch West Village, Case Name: Robertson Ranch West Village, Case No. VAC 2019-0004. (Staff contact: Kyrenne Chua, Community & Economic Development) 5. SUMMARY VACATION OF PIPELINE EASEMENT, CT 13-03 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019- 077 summarily vacating a pipeline easement over Lots 339 and 347 of Map No. 16092, located at Robertson Ranch West Village, Case Name: Robertson Ranch West Village, Case No. VAC 2019-0003. (Staff contact: Kyrenne Chua, Community & Economic Development) 6. SUMMARY VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-078 summarily vacating a public drainage easement over Lot 9 of CT 85-35, Aviara Phase 1 Unit A located at 7130 Kingfisher Lane, Case Name: Four Seasons Residence Club, Case No. VAC 2017-0008. (Staff contact: David Rick, Community & Economic Development) 7. REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE LAKE REFURBISHMENT PROJECT-Adoption of Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 78 rejecting all bids received for the Crossings at Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course Lake Refurbishment Project (Contract No. PWS 19-690 PKS). (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation) 8. PURCHASE OF FIVE MARKED POLICE VEHICLES -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-079 authorizing the purchase of five fully outfitted Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Jones- West Ford, in an amount not to exceed $337,372. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police) June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 9. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH DELTAWRX, LLC-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-080 approving a two-year agreement for consulting services with DELTAWRX, LLC in an amount not to exceed $325,182 to aid the city in acquiring a new public safety computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police) 10. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AMBULANCE AND TWO UTILITY TRUCKS - Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-081 authorizing the purchase of one replacement ambulance for $249,060 and two replacement utility trucks for $112,910. (Staff contact: Shawn Gaskari, Public Works) 11. AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS U.S., INC. AND AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AG REEM ENT WITH THE CITY OF VISTA-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-082 authorizing execution of an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station, Vista/Carlsbad interceptor sewer reaches VC11B-VC15 and recycled water line, Capital Improvement Program Project Nos. 3492, 3886 and 3949, in an amount not to exceed $423,589 and appropriating $965,768 in additional funds from the Sewer Connection Fee Fund for changes to the project; and, Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-083 authorizing execution of Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between the City of Carlsbad and the City of Vista for the construction of the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station, Vista/Carlsbad interceptor sewer reaches VC11B-VC15 and recycled water line, Capital Improvement Program Project Nos. 3492, 3886 and 3949. (Staff contact: Babaq Taj, Public Works) ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARING: 12. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE ROMERIA POINTE APARTMENTS PROJECT Adoption of a Resolution denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Site Development Plan to construct a four-story, 23-unit residential apartment project which includes three affordable, rent restricted housing units, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Romeria Street and Gibraltar Street within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. Case Name: Romeria Pointe Apartments, Case No. SDP 2018-0004 (DEV2017-0151) (Staff contact: Chris Garcia, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the Resolution. Associate Planner Chris Garcia, City Planner Don Neu and Engineering Manager Jason Geldert presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 4:48 p.m. June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Speakers in opposition of City Manager's recommendation: Jerry Surdy; Susan Ortman; Laura Knight; Jay Brown; Nancy Stuard; Jason Stephenson; Beth Citrano representing a group: {Chad Peck; Gabe Citrano; Samantha Miller; Kay Colvin); Quentin Citrano; Chris Shea; Thomas Citrano; Lucille Lindsey; Eileen Donovan; Carol Carrasco. Submitted speaker cards in opposition of City Mangers recommendation; however, did not speak: Tetyana Pelypenko; Heather Lindsey. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 5:37 p.m. RECESS: Mayor Hall declared a recess at 5:38 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. for the presentations portion of the meeting. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in recognition of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Month Council Member Blackburn presented a proclamation to Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson and Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission Chad Majer in recognition of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Month. Third Grade Art Contest Presentation Mayor Hall introduced Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson who acknowledged the winners of the art contest. RECESS: Mayor Hall declared a recess at 6:10 p.m. to allow the recipients of the proclamations an opportunity to exit the Council Chamber. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 6:14 p.m. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 12: 12. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE ROMERIA POINTE APARTMENTS PROJECT Adoption of a Resolution denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Site Development Plan to construct a four-story, 23-unit residential apartment project which includes three affordable, rent restricted housing units, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Romeria Street and Gibraltar Street within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. Case Name: Romeria Pointe Apartments, Case No. SDP 2018-0004 (DEV2017-0151) (Staff contact: Chris Garcia, Community & Economic Development) June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the Resolution. Associate Planner Chris Garcia, City Planner Don Neu and Engineering Manager Jason Geldert presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member Schumacher stated that the City Council can modify the Planning Commission's decision based on substantial evidence regarding public health concerns. She stated that she would like to put together a motion to uphold the appeal but requests that the developer go through a CEQA analysis and then bring the item back to the Planning Commission for a decision. City Attorney Celia Brewer suggested a short recess to further articulate the proper motion by Council Member Schumacher. RECESS: Mayor Hall declared a recess at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, remanding the item to the Planning Commission and requesting a CEQA analysis and an EIR focused on traffic and geotechnical be performed on the project. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall - No) 13. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3701 CATALINA DRIVE - Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-084 taking final action and authorizing the execution of a purchase and sale agreement for city property located at 3701 Catalina Drive, APN 167-154- 20, commonly known as Old Fire Station No. 3, to Charles Colletti. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the Resolution. Real Estate Manager Curtis Jackson and Community Services Deputy City Manager Gary Barberio presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-084. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 14. CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REPORT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-085 approving the Report of the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District (CTBID) and continuing the CTBID programs and assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Staff contact: Cheryl Gerhardt, Administrative Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Finance Manager Cheryl Gerhardt and Administrative Services Deputy City Manager Laura Rocha presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-085. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 15. CARLSBAD GOLF LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REPORT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-086 approving the Report of the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District (CGLBID) and continuing the CGLBID programs and assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Staff contact: Cheryl Gerhardt, Administrative Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Finance Manager Cheryl Gerhardt and Administrative Services Deputy City Manager Laura Rocha presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-086. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 16. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND CONTRACT FOR FIRST-LAST MILE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-087 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the City of Carlsbad, North County Transit District (NCTD) and San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG) for the purpose of executing a first-last mile transportation pilot program and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with RideCo, Inc. to provide first-last mile transportation services in an amount not to exceed $650,000. (Staff contact: Christie Marcella, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Economic Development Manager Christie Marcella presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-087. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 17. PRESENTATION ON TRAFFIC CONTROL, TRAFFIC CALMING AND TRAFFIC SAFETY-Receive an informational presentation describing traffic control, traffic calming and traffic safety efforts including best practices, standards and programs, and provide direction to staff as appropriate. (Staff contact: Marshall Plantz, Public Works) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff. Transportation Director Marshall Plantz, Senior Engineer John Kim and Police Lieutenant Christie Calderwood presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Steve Linke representing a group (Kris Wright; Linda Schlesinger; Jan Neff-Sincair) requested that the City Council empower the Traffic Safety Commission to execute traffic actions or have them recommend traffic issues directly to the City Council. Brenda Harai spoke in support of more traffic regulations on Tamarack Avenue. Quinn Bodon stated that he does not feel safe on Tamarack Avenue and that as a student he feels his safety is a concern. He also suggested having a stop sign installed. Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, to perform a comprehensive traffic calming analysis to include what types of traffic calming measures are currently used in the region, research new approaches to traffic calming and report what measures are commonly used in the City of Carlsbad. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Minute Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, that staff explore other ideas for traffic calming at the intersection of Tamarack and Valley since staff determined that a stop sign was not appropriate. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, for staff to bring back an analysis of changing the physical character specifically for traffic calming on the following streets: College Boulevard from Carlsbad Village Drive to Sage Creek High School, Tamarack Avenue from Skyline Road in the east to Carlsbad Boulevard in the west, and Carlsbad Boulevard from the Agua Hedionda Trail head to the roundabout at State Street. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 18. DISCUSSION OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO'S MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND CONSIDERATION OF A CITY COUNCIL POSITION ON THE SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' PREFERRED D-111 MODIFIED STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVE FUTURE AIRPORT CLASSIFICATION, ALLOWING A RUNWAY EXTENSION UP TO 800 FEET -1.) Engage in a public discussion of the County of San Diego's McClellan-Palomar Airport Master Plan Update; 2.) Consider taking a position on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' preferred D-111 Modified Standards Compliance Alternative future airport June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 8 classification, allowing a runway extension up to 800 feet; and 3.) Approve a motion to rescind the City Council's May 7, 2019, approval of a Minute Motion to oppose the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' selected classification for McClellan-Palomar Airport. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Engage in discussion of the County of San Diego's McClellan-Palomar Airport Master Plan Update, consider taking a position on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' preferred D-111 Modified Standards Compliance Alternative future airport classification and approve a motion to rescind the City Council's May 7, 2019 approval of a Minute Motion to oppose the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' selected classification for McClellan-Palomar Airport. Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). RECESS: Mayor Hall declared a recess at 9:12 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Pierre Weinandt spoke in opposition to any airport expansion. Michelle Saint Germain also spoke in opposition to any airport expansion. Noel Breen, expressed concerns relating to conflicts of interests regarding the City Council and the decision on the airport expansion. Larry Posner stated that the Palomar Airport is a County of San Diego Airport and is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. He stated that the issues at Palomar Airport should be handled by the County of San Diego. He also spoke on potential conflicts of interests regarding the City Council and the decision on the airport expansion. Kristine Wright representing a group {Jan Neff-Sinclair; Diane Rivera; Mary Lucid) also spoke in opposition to any expansion of Palomar Airport. Hope Nelson for Citizens for a Friendly Airport spoke in opposition to an airport expansion. Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to rescind Council's Minute Motion to oppose the San Diego County Board of Supervisor's selected alternative for the McClellan-Palomar Airport. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to direct staff to return to Council with a resolution opposing the County Board of Supervisor's preferred D-111 modified standards compliance alternative allowing a runway extension of up to 800-feet. Motion carried, 4/1. (Hall-No). June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 9 Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to direct staff to return to Council with a resolution supporting the B-11 enhanced alternative without a runway extension. -Motion carried, 3/2. (Hall, Blackburn -No). City Attorney Celia Brewer stated that a group named 'The Citizens for a Friendly Airport' filed a lawsuit against the City of Carlsbad and the County of San Diego challenging the legality of the approval of the settlement agreement between the parties. Since there is pending litigation she suggested that Items No. 19 and No. 20 be continued with the commitment that City Council will return with Item 20 with enough time to place an advisory or ballot measure on the March, 2020 ballot. 19. CITY COUNCIL INTERPRETATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 172 TO OPERATE THE EXISTING PALOMAR AIRPORT FACILITY AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 21.53.015 -VOTER AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION -That the City Council consider articulating its explicit interpretation of Conditional Use Permit 172 and Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.53.015. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: That the City Council articulate its interpretation of Conditional Use Permit 172 and Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.53.015. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to continue Item No. 19 to a date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 20. MARCH 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT: ADVISORY QUESTION REGARDING THE MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT -Discuss placing an advisory question regarding the McClellan-Palomar Airport Master Plan Update and Final Environmental Impact Report, in total, on the March 2020 primary election ballot, and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Discuss placing an advisory question regarding the McClellan-Palomar Airport Master Plan Update and Final Environmental Impact Report on the March 2020 Primary Election ballot and provide direction to staff. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to continue Item No. 20 to a date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to place on the June 25, 2019 agenda, an item to discuss a time-bound moratorium regarding building and development in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area. -Motion carried 3/0/2 (Hall, Schumacher -Absent). Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, for the City Manager to return to Council with a proclamation declaring June of every year starting June 11, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 10 this year to be celebrated as Pride Month honoring the LGBTQIA community in the City of Carlsbad. -Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, for the City Manager to return to City Council with information related to the contracted workforce regarding job quality standards, working conditions, and compliance requirements. -Motion carried 4/1 (Hall -No). PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments Raul Villamar spoke regarding the ineffectiveness of speed humps and recommended speed bumps instead. He also spoke about vehicle accidents and traffic concerns on Harding Street and Oak Avenue. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Scott Chadwick announced that the June 18, 2019 City Council meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 10:08 p.m. Hector Gomez Deputy City Clerk