HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-18; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
June 18, 2019 4 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 4 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 City Council is serving as
the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors, Public Financing Authority, Community
Development Commission and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for Public
Hearing Item No. 5.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Representatives from the Next Generation. of Water Quality Leaders gave a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Internship Program.
Presentation in recognition of donation from Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation. Mayor Hall
introduced Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto to give an overview of the donation.
Presentation in recognition of donation from Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. Mayor Hall introduced
Library & Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz to give an overview ofthe donation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion.
1. REVISIONS TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN -Adoption of a Resolution No. 2019-
088 approving revisions to the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan. (Staff
contact: Drew Cook, Human Resources)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2-4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF FULL TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND PART TIME SALARY SCHEDULES -Adoption of Resolution No.
2019-089 approving the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor job classification under the
Carlsbad City Employees' Association, revising the CCEA Salary Schedule to include the new
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job classification and revising the City of Carlsbad part-time salary schedule by increasing the
ranges by three percent (3%). (Staff contact: Silvano Rodriguez, Human Resources)
3. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY & ARTS FOUNDATION-Adoption
of Resolution No. 2019-090 accepting a donation of $140,165 from the Carlsbad Library &
Arts Foundation to the City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Staff contact:
Heather Pizzuto, Library & Cultural Arts)
4. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM CARLSBAD FRIENDS OF THE ARTS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-091 accepting a $37,100 donation from the Carlsbad Friends ofthe Arts
in support of the FY 2019-20 Cultural Arts Programs and the 2019 TGIF Concerts in the Parks
summer concert series. (Staff contact: Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
Council Member Schumacher requested this item be pulled for discussion.
1. REVISIONS TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-088
approving revisions to the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan. (Staff contact:
Drew Cook, Human Resources)
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Human Resource Director Judy
von Kalinowski explained the CPI changes every month, but in 2018, it was about 3.35 and
ranged between 3.1 to 3.6. For 2019, the range has been 2.4 to 2.9 so far.
Council Member Schumacher asked if staff anticipates conducting a comparative
compensation study for this labor group.
Director Judy von Kalinowski confirmed that staff does plan to conduct a labor study if the
budget is approved. Staff anticipates the study to begin early Fall 2019, with results likely to
be presented to City Council in early 2020.
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-088 as amended to go forward with the 3% CPI increase. Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Moved before Item No. 5
6. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR PENSION FUNDING AND GENERAL
FUND SURPLUS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-099 approving City Council Policy No. 86
to establish a Pension Funding Policy, approving City Council Policy No. 87 to establish a
General Fund Surplus Policy, and revising City Council Policy No. 74, General Fund Reserve
Policy. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
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Deputy City Manager Laura Rocha and Finance Manager Roxanne Muhlmeister presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Schumacher stated she would be more comfortable voting on each item
separately and requested to review the policies every five years.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Hall, to approve Council
Policy No. 86 and return to Council every five years or upon Council's request, as well as a
discussion for CalPERS. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to
authorize a $20,000,000 payment to Cal PERS. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Council concurred to continue the discussion of the propose_d Council Policy No. 87 at a future
goal setting session.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall, to retain a target
of 40% in reserves and eliminate the portion of the policy that states that staff
recommendations will be made to City Council annually on the appropriate reserve levels and
that the reserve policy remain within the purview and the authority of the City Council and
community. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-099 as amended to reflect actions in above referenced Minute Motions. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 5:57 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS -
Adoption of City Council Resolution approving the FY 2019-20 Operating Budgets and FY
2019-20 to 2033-34 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad
Municipal Water District, Community Development Commission, Carlsbad Public Financing
Authority and City of Carlsbad as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-092 adopting the Final Operating Budget and
Capital Improvement Program for FY 2019-20 for the City of Carlsbad and establishing
controls on changes in appropriations for the various funds; and,
Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Resolution No. 1617 adopting the Water·
District Final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for FY 2019-20; and,
Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 545 adopting the
Operating Budget of the Carlsbad Housing Authority for FY 2019-20; and,
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Adoption of Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 79 adopting the Operating Budget of
the Crossings at Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course for FY 2019-20; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-093, acting as Successor Agency for the
Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency, adopting the Operating Budget of the Successor Agency
and Enforceable Obligations of the City of Carlsbad's Redevelopment Obligation Retirement
Fund for FY 2019-20; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-094 establishing the FY 2019-20 appropriation
limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution and State Law; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-095 adopting changes to the Master Fee
Schedule; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-096 approving the FY 2019-20 Operating and
Capital Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-097 determining that the FY 2019-20 Capital
Improvement Program Budget is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Climate
Action Plan measures arid actions; and,
Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2019-098 approving adjustments to the FY 2018-19
Capital Improvement Program and Operating Budget. (Staff contact: Roxanne Muhlmeister,
Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
Resolutions.
City Manager Scott Chadwick, Deputy City Manager Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager Paz
Gomez, and Finance Manager Roxanne Muhlmeister 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 6:11 p.m.
Rosanne Bentley spoke in support of the trails master plan, authorized trails at HUB park, the
south shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and a coastal access park in the southwest quadrant
in the Ponto Area.
Christine Davis, representing the Carlsbad Business Association, spoke in support of the
budget and thanked Council for providing a platform and listening to public input to address
and improve the residents' quality of life and public safety issues. She also expressed support
for more lighting for gathering places in the Village.
Gary Nessim, representing Imagine Carlsbad, encouraged the City Council to pursue the Grand
Promenade idea.
Greg Anglea, representing Interfaith Community Services, spoke in support of the overall
budget and continuing to support low-income neighbors. He explained the importance of
funding of the Service Center.
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke in support of a Coastal Access Park at
Ponto, the trails at HUB Park, and updating the Parks strategic plan to today's needs.
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De'Ann Weimer, representing Citizens for North County, spoke in support of trails along Agua
Hedionda lagoon, that Ponto Park be implemented, and that Veteran's Park be delayed. She
also requested the Council form an Ethics Commission.
Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Mayor Hall stepped down from dais at 7:59 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest.
City Attorney Celia Brewer explained the Fair Political Practice Commission's rules on conflict
of interest, segmentation, and shared which projects Mayor Hall identified as conflicts:
#66083 -NW Quadrant Storm Drain Improvements
#58011-Encina Capital Projects
#52032 -Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (Encina Capital Projects)
#60041-Avenida Encinas Widening -South of Palomar Airport Rd
#40161 -Village Decorative Lighting
#60891-Village Intelligent Parking Implementation.
Council Member Hamilton expressed support of funding the Village and Barrio lighting and
· traffic circles projects as development continues to impact the area.
Amended Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Council Member
Schumacher, to bring the CIP items for the Village and Barrio traffic circles back to Council
with a report on current state so that Council can make a decision about the readiness to
move the item forward. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to
pass the items related to Storm Drain Improvements, Encina Capital Projects, Carlsbad Water
Recycling Facility, Avenida Encinas Widening, Village Decorative Lighting, Village Intelligent
Parking. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 8:24 p.m.
Mayor Hall stepped down from dais at 8:27 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest relating
to the discussion of the Barrio Lighting CIP Project.
Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, that
the City Council prioritize the Barrio lighting CIP project on the CIP list. Motion carried, 4/0/1
(Hall -Absent).
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 8:28 p.m.
Council Member Schumacher spoke in favor of starting on the trails on the Agua Hedionda
Lagoon.
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City Attorney Celia Brewer explained that if monies are to be allocated to this project, a report
would need to be provided in order to be transparent and open to the public for input as it is
not currently listed.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Hamilton,
that a report be completed to add Agua Hedionda Trail as a Capital Improvement Project.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
that the Housing Assistant and the Program Manager positions be funded from the General
Fund rather than the Housing Trust Fund. Motion carried, 3/2 (Hall, Blackburn -No).
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn to
include the Library & Cultural Arts Coordinator, Library Assistant, and the 0.4 part-time
positions in the budget. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall-No).
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to add
$200,000 for residential traffic calming areas at three locations. Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, to adopt City
Council Resolution No. No. 2019-092 as amended, CMWD Resolution No. 1617, CDC
Resolution No. 545, PFA Resolution No. 79, City Council Resolution Nos. 2019-093, 2019-094,
2019-095, 2019-096, 2019-097, 2019-098. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall -No).
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS CONTINUED:
This item was heard before Item No. 5
6. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR PENSION FUNDING AND GENERAL
FUND SURPLUS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-099 approving City Council Policy No. 86
to establish a Pension Funding Policy, approving City Council Policy No. 87 to establish a
General Fund Surplus Policy, and revising City Council Policy No. 74, General Fund Reserve
Policy. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha, Administrative Services)
7. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FY 2019-20 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SERVICES DIVISION BUDGET -Authorize the Mayor to execute a letter in support of the
county's proposed FY 2019-20 Behavioral Health Services Division budget. (Staff contact:
Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Authorize execution of letter in support of County's
proposed FY 2019-20 Behavioral Health Services Division budget.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to authorize
the letter as amended to include a statement that says, " ... especially as it relates to the
resources and funding specifically allocated to North County." Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Hall and City Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees
and subcommittees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Scott Chadwick thanked the City Council for
approving positions to support the community and that he is looking forward to executing to the
levels they expect.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 9:45 p.m. in honor and
memory of Ben Shulman.
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Mia De Marze
Deputy City Clerk