HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-10; City Council; Minutes (2)CITY COUNCIL
Sept. 10, 2019 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Aug. 26, 2019
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Aug. 27, 2019
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Aug. 29, 2019
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in recognition of National Preparedness Month.
Mayor Matt Hall read and presented the proclamation to Don Rawson, Emergency Planner.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action.
Consent calendar items were heard before Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung made a brief oral report on Item Nos. 6 and 7 regarding
recommendations of the salary of the City Manager and City Attorney.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0; Item Nos. 6 and 7, Motion
carried, 4/1 (Hall -No).
1. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-159 approving a Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Officers' Association
(CPOA) and approving the associated CPOA Salary Schedule, revised Police Corporal
classification specification and revised Administrative Order No. 64, and approving
$1,537,500 in carry-forward funds from Fiscal Year 2018-19 to Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Staff
contact: Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources)
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This item was pulled by Council Member Blackburn.
2. APPROVAL OF FOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WITH PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP AND CLIENTFIRST-Adoption of
a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Master
Agreement for Information Technology Project Management Services with Public Consulting
Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a three-year period;
Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service
Master Agreement for Information Technology Change Management Services with Public
Consulting Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $900,000 for a three-year period;
Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service
Master Agreement for Information Technology Selection of Project Portfolio Management
System Services with Public Consulting Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $200,000 for
a one year period;
Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service
Master Agreement for Information Technology Management Services with ClientFirst, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a three-year period. (Staff contact: Maria Callander,
Information Technology)
3. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE RUBY G. SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM SOUND
SYSTEM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-164 approving the plans and specifications and
authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for replacement of the Ruby G. Schulman
Auditorium sound system. (Heather Pizzuto, Library & Cultural Arts)
This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
4. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 763 -ENERGY INNOVATION AND CARBON DIVIDEND ACT
OF 2019 -Adoption of a Resolution supporting H.R. 763 -Energy Innovation and Carbon
Dividend Act of 2019. (Staff contact: Jason_ Haber, City Manager Department)
This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
5. DECOMMISSIONING OF SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION -Adoption of a
Resolution requesting the California State Legislature and California Governor address
concerns regarding the safe handling and storage of nuclear waste generated at the
decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City
Attorney Department)
6. AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT CHADWICK, CITY MANAGER -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-
167 approving the amended and restated City Manager Employment Agreement with Scott
Chadwick with an annual fiscal impact of $11,232. (Staff contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney
Department)
7. AGREEMENT WITH CELIA BREWER, CITY ATTORNEY -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-168
approving the amended and restated City Attorney Employment Agreement with Celia
Brewer with an annual fiscal impact of $14,400. (Staff contact: Walter Chung, City Attorney
Department)
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
4. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 763 -ENERGY INNOVATION AND CARBON DIVIDEND ACT
OF 2019-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-165 supporting H.R. 763-Energy Innovation and
Carbon Dividend Act of 2019. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
Susan Kobara, representing Citizens Climate Lobby, spoke in support of H.R. 763.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
5. DECOMMISSIONING OF SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-166 requesting the California State Legislature and California Governor
address concerns regarding the safe handling and storage of nuclear waste generated at the
decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City
Attorney Department)
John Dobken, Public Information Officer of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, spoke
regarding the issue of the long-term disposition to spend nuclear fuel.
Jerry Stephenson, Engineering Manager of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, spoke
regarding the misinformation being spread by a small group of people and the safety of stored
nuclear fuel.
Torgen Johnson, representing the Samuel Lawrence Foundation, spoke about misinformation
regarding the dry canister storage system.
Layse and Coco Johnson spoke about her family's fight for the safe shut down of the nuclear
power plant after leaks and her support of the resolution.
Dr. Mehdi Sarram spoke about the resolution being an exercise in futility and that the canisters
are safe.
Cathy /wane from the Samuel Lawrence Foundation spoke about the lack of inspections on
the canisters and the chance of accidents.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 5. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Item No. 2 was pulled by Council Member Blackburn.
2. APPROVAL OF FOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WITH PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP AND CLIENTFIRST-Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-160 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service
Master Agreement for Information Technology Project Management Services with Public
Consulting Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a three-year period;
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-161 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Service Master Agreement for Information Technology Change Management Services with
Public Consulting Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $900,000 for a three-year period;
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-162 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Service Master Agreement for Information Technology Selection of Project Portfolio
Management System Services with Public Consulting Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$200,000 for a one year period;
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-163 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Service Master Agreement for Information Technology Management Services with
ClientFirst, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a three-year period. (Staff
contact: Maria Callander, Information Technology)
Council Member Blackburn thanked the IT staff for their efforts in catching up from being
behind in the industry.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 2. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding the surplus funds item from last week's meeting and the removal
of the smokestack.
Freddy Gonzales, from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation, thanked the Council for a fabulous
Library and Arts department and invited everyone to the Night at the Library Gala on Saturday,
Sept. 21 with all proceeds going to support the libraries.
Marcy Lucid thanked Council for the survey regarding the Senior Center.
Rosanne Bentley asked Council to form a complete ban of leaf blowers.
Paige DeCino spoke regarding Community Choice Energy.
Sean Boyle, Senior at Carlsbad High School, spoke regarding the unsafe intersection at Poinsettia
and El Camino Real.
The Mayor announced that Item Nos. 10 and 11 would be heard at this time.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
10. PRESENTATION FROM SANDAG REGARDING THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE RAILROAD TRENCH
ALTERNATIVES -Receive a presentation from the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) regarding the short trench and long trench alternatives of putting the railroad
tracks in a trench in the city's Village and Barrio areas. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public
Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
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Engineering Manager Hossein Ajideh introduced Linda Culp, Principal Planner with SAN DAG,
who presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk).
ACTION: City Council received the Presentation.
11. PRESENTATION FROM SANDAG REGARDING BUENA VISTA LAGOON ENHANCEMENT -
Receive a presentation from the San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG) regarding
the Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
Engineering Manager Hossein Ajideh introduced Keith Greer, Principal Planner with SAN DAG,
who presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk).
Scott Sterling, of the Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation, spoke of his appreciation of several
group's efforts coming together to save the Lagoon.
Daniel Muke spoke regarding being involved in the negotiations.
Natalie Shapiro, representing the Buena Vista Audubon Society, stated she is cautiously
optimistic about the new proposed modified saltwater alternative.
James Petronella commented that the six HOAs and all of the single-family property owners
support the plan.
ACTION: City Council received the Presentation.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
8. SOLID WASTE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-359 amending
Chapter 6.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code regulating solid waste. (Staff contact: James
Wood, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance.
Environmental Manager James Wood and Deputy City Attorney Amanda Guy presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-359. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Council Member Schumacher left the dais at 7:43 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest.
9. LAGUNA DRIVE SUBDIVISION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-166 adopting a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and approving a
Tentative Tract Map, Major Review Permit, Coastal Development Permit, Hillside
Development Permit and Habitat Management Permit to allow for the demolition of an
existing medical office building and single-family dwelling; the subdivision of an
approximately 0.75-acre parcel into two lots and 13 airspace residential condominium units;
and the development of 13 detached single-family condominiums with exclusive use areas
on property located at 570-580 Laguna Drive within the Residential Support Area (Land Use
District 4) of the Village Review (V-R) Zone, Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program
and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Case Name: Laguna Drive Subdivision. Case No.:
CT 2018-0006 / RP 2018-0008 / CDP 2018-0032 / HDP 2018-0003 / HMP 2018-0003
(DEV2017-0237). (Staff contact: Jason Goff, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
Resolution.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Laure Kurner spoke on her support of the project.
Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-166 with the additional language to the CC&R Condition No. 22
regarding parking two automobiles in the garages. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Schumacher -
Absent).
Council Member Schumacher returned to the dais at 8:14 p.m.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall called a recess at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Item No. 10 was heard before the Consent Calendar.
10. PRESENTATION FROM SANDAG REGARDING THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE RAILROAD TRENCH
ALTERNATIVES -Receive a presentation from the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) regarding the short trench and long trench alternatives of putting the railroad
tracks in a trench in the city's Village and Barrio areas. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public
Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
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Item No. 11 was heard before the Consent Calendar.
11. PRESENTATION FROM SANDAG REGARDING BUENA VISTA LAGOON ENHANCEMENT -
Receive a presentation from the San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG) regarding
the Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
12. GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROJECT-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-170
approving (1) a Work Plan for the General Plan Housing Element update, (2) a charter for a
Housing Element Citizen Advisory Committee, and (3) a carry-over of $335,000 from Fiscal
Year 2018-19 General Fund budget surplus for Housing Element update costs. (Staff contact:
David de Cordova and Scott Donnell, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Senior Planner Scott Donnell and Principal Planner David de Cordova presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
John Nguyen-Cleary spoke regarding the composition of the Committee.
Council concurred to amend the Charter comprising the Housing Element Citizen Advisory
Committee to include the following members: one member per Quadrant; one at-large
member; one member each from the Planning Commission, Housing Commission and Traffic
Safety Commission of which the individual Commissions will choose the member. The
Commission representatives are to have at least 18 months left on their terms.
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-170 and the amendment to the Charter. Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
13. LETTER OF COMMITMENT TO JOIN THE AARP NETWORK OF AGE FRIENDLY STATES AND
COMMUNITIES -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-171 authorizing the submittal of a letter
of commitment to support the application for membership in the AARP Network of Age-
Friendly States and Communities. (Staff contact: David Graham, City Manager Department
and Mike Pacheco, Parks & Recreation Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham, Recreation Services Manager Mike Pacheco, and
Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Bob Prath from AARP and Peggy Pico of the San Diego Foundation spoke in support of the
Letter of Commitment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-171. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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14. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES-Adoption of Resolution No.
2019-172 appointing Gina McBride to the Library Board of Trustees. (Staff contact: Tammy
McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Gina McBride spoke regarding her qualifications to serve on the Library Board of Trustees.
Bill Kamenjarin spoke regarding his qualifications to serve on the Library Board of Trustees.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-172 appointing Gina McBride to the Board. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
15. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION AT-LARGE CATEGORY-Adoption
of Resolution No. 2019-173 appointing Shirley Cole and Resolution No. 2019-174 appointing
John Nguyen-Cleary to the Housing Commission At-Large Category. (Staff contact: Tammy
McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions.
Shirley Cole spoke regarding her qualifications to serve on the Housing Commission.
John Nguyen-Cleary spoke regarding his qualifications to serve on the Housing Commission.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-173 appointing Shirley Cole to the Commission, and Resolution No. 2019-174
appointing John Nguyen-Cleary to the Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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.
Council Member Hamilton announced her resignation effective Oct. 31, 2019.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 -5:00 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Citizens Academy
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 9:48 p.m.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Deputy City Clerk