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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-08; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL Oct. 8, 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 Regular Meeting held on Sept. 10, 2019 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Sept. 17, 2019 Council Member Hamilton asked to have the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Sept. 17, 2019 returned to staff to add a verbatim transcript of her comments under Council Commentary. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Sept. 10, 2019 as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Public Safety Month. Council Member Blackburn read and presented the proclamation to members of the Carlsbad Police Department and the Carlsbad Police Explorer Program. PUBLIC COMMENT: Larry Posner spoke regarding a video of a Carlsbad Police incident. He also thanked the Carlsbad Fire Department and Police Department for their service. Arnie Cohen spoke regarding the City Council staff report presentation process. He requested that members of the public be given an opportunity to comment following City Council questions to staff. Hope Nelson spoke regarding the County of San Diego purchase of property at the Carlsbad Airport. She requested answers to various questions she asked regarding the purchase. Meghan Malony spoke in support of functional medicine. Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Richard Van Every spoke about the dangers of 4G/5G cell phone antennas. Karen Rich spoke regarding the dangers of wireless radiation. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Page 2 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 and 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR A WARD'S WEED ERADICATION PROGRAM AND AN AGREEMENT WITH ACS HABITAT MANAGEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM Adopt Resolution No. 2019-194 approving the Memorandum of Understanding for a Ward's Weed Eradication Program between the City of Carlsbad, Nature Collective, County of San Diego, and Center for Natural Lands Management and taking related actions to implement the program. (Staff contact: Rosanne Humphrey, Public Works) 2. AGREEMENT WITH PROS CONSULTING FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES -Adopt Resolution No. 2019-195 awarding a professional services agreement to PROS Consulting for Parks & Recreation Master and Strategic Planning Services, in an amount not to exceed $199,000; and, approving a carry- over of $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2018-19 General Fund Budget Surplus to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Parks & Recreation Administration Operating Budget. (Staff Contact: Mick Calarco, Parks & Recreation) 3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CROSSINGS GOLF COURSE LAKE LINER REFURBISHMENT PROJECT -Adopt Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 80 awarding a construction contract to Canyon Springs Enterprises for the Crossings at Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course Lake Refurbishment Project (Contract No. PWS 19-807 PKS) in an amount not to exceed $625,000 and appropriating $835,500 to the Golf Course Lake Refurbishment Project, CIP Project No. 4084, and $94,500 to the Golf Course Operation Budget from the Golf Course Fund. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public. 1. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR A WARD'S WEED ERADICATION PROGRAM AND AN AGREEMENT WITH ACS HABITAT MANAGEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM Adopt Resolution No. 2019-194 approving the Memorandum of Understanding for a Ward's Weed Eradication Program between the City of Carlsbad, Nature Collective, County of San Diego, and Center for Natural Lands Management and taking related actions to implement the program. (Staff contact: Rosanne Humphrey, Public Works) Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Mary Anne Viney asked for staff to answer her questions regarding the weed eradication program. She asked how will the program protect public health, how will it prevent runoff, and will it harm any of the wildlife in the area. Jason Giesson spoke in support of the weed eradication program. He spoke about the dangers of Ward's Weeds including increased fire risk and decay of native habitats. Carolyn Martus spoke in support of the weed eradication program. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 4. AMENDMENTTO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE STAFF ROLES FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-361 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 3.28, and Sections 5.29.040 and 10.08.060 regarding review and approval of plans and specifications for traffic control devices and construction projects; and, Adopt Resolution No. 2019-196 delegating authority to additional positions to review and approve plans and specifications for traffic control devices and construction projects. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works} Deputy City Manager, Public Works Paz Gomez, City Traffic Engineer John Kim, and Deputy City Attorney Amanda Guy presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk}. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-361 and adopt Resolution No. 2019-196. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 5. RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE THROUGH A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM -Adopt Resolution No. 2019-197 approving and authorizing the execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the Clean Energy Alliance, a Community Choice Aggregation Joint Powers Authority; and, Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-362 authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program; and, Appoint two City Council Members to the Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors (primary/alternate}, representing the City of Carlsbad, in accordance with Section 4.1 of the Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers Agreement. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department} Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Assistant City Manager Jason Haber presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ellie Haviland spoke in support of the JPA. Gretchen Newsom spoke about labor concerns regarding the JPA committee. Arnie Cohen spoke regarding solar uses and SDGE's Electric Vehicle Tier Program. Paige DeCino spoke in support of the JPA program. Natalie Landes representing a group {Carlsbad High School Green Club), spoke in support of the JPA committee and the positive effects of community choice energy. Kerry Siekmann spoke regarding the need for more clean energy. Lane Sharman spoke about the need for a business plan for the JPA committee. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-362. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-197. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Hall suggested that he be appointed as the primary and Council Member Schumacher as the alternate. Council Member Schumacher suggested that she be made the primary instead. Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel also suggested that she would like to be the primary. Council Member Blackburn made a motion to recommend appointing Council Member Schumacher as the primary and Mayor Hall as the alternate to serve on the Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors. Motion carried, 4/1 (Bhat-Patel -No) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. MIRACOSTA TECHNOLOGY CAREER INSTITUTE ANNUAL UPDATE -Receive a presentation on the MiraCosta Technology Career Institute. (Staff contact: Christie Marcella, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation. Economic Development Manager Christie Marcella and MiraCosta College Executive Director of Community Education & Workforce Development Linda Kurokawa presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: City Council received the Presentation. Mayor Hall announced that Item No. 8 would be heard ahead of Item No. 7 Council Member Schumacher recused herself from Item No. 8 and left the dais at 7:56 p.m. 8. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST TO APPOINT COMMUNITY MEMBER TO FILL UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL VACANCY AND FOR PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.030 -Consider Council Member Hamilton's request to fill the upcoming City Council vacancy (Gov. Code, §36512, subd. (e)) and for preparation of an Ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.04.030 to give the City Council the ability to fill a City Council vacancy by both appointing an interim replacement and calling for a special election. (Staff contact: Celia Brewer and Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Consider the request. Nadine Bopp spoke in support of a special election to fill the upcoming District No. 1 City Council vacancy. Arnie Cohen spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. Socorro Anderson spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. Tracy Carmichael spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. Pat Amador spoke in support of a special election to fill the upcoming District No. 1 City Council vacancy. Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 Jim Courtney spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. Tl Childs spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. David McGee spoke in support of a special election to fill the upcoming District No. 1 City Council vacancy. Sherry Alvarado spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. Julie Baker spoke in support of appointing a resident from District No. 1 to fill the upcoming vacancy. Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to make an appointment for District 1 at the October 22, 2019 Council Meeting -Motion failed 2/2/1. (Hall, Blackburn -No, Schumacher -Absent) Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to direct staff to bring back options to amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code relating to City Council Vacancies -Motion Carried 3/1/1. (Hall -No, Schumacher -Absent) Council Member Schumacher returned to the dais at 8:56 p.m. 7. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PATROL MASTERS, INC. -Adopt Resolution No. 2019-198 approving a one-year contract with Patrol Masters, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $368,352 for adult crossing guard services. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Police Lieutenant Christie Calderwood and Senior Management Analyst Cindy Anderson 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. 2019-153. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 9. APPOINT THREE MEMBERS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -Adopt Resolution No. 2019-199 appointing Nikole Pearson, Resolution No. 2019-200 appointing Amy Allemann and Resolution No. 2019-201 appointing Brad Thorp to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions. Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 Jim LaMarca spoke about his qualification and why he should be appointed to the commission. Nikole Pearson spoke about her qualifications and why she should be appointed to the commission. Michael Luna spoke about his qualifications and why he should be reappointed to the commission. Amy Allemann spoke about her qualifications and why she should be appointed to the commission. Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-199 appointing Nikole Pearson to the Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-200 appointing Amy Allemann to the Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Motion by Mayor Hall, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-201 appointing Brad Thorp to the Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Schumacher spoke about her involvement with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Task Force. Council Member Hamilton announced that she is amending her resignation to be effective immediately. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Scott Chadwick congratulated the City of Carlsbad's Information Technology Department for earning the 2019 award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California. He also congratulated City Clerk Services Manager Sheila Cobian on earning her Master Municipal Clerk Certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: City Clerk Barbara Engleson requested Council Member Hamilton submit her resignation in writing to the City Clerk Department. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Members of the City Council have been invited to and may be participating in the following events: Oct. 8, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, October 10, 2019 -9-10:30 a.m. City of Carlsbad Grand Opening Poinsettia Park Improvements Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Rd. Carlsbad, CA Saturday, October 12, 2019 -10 a.m. -2 p.m. City of Carlsbad Public Safety Open House Safety Training Center 5750 Orion St. Carlsbad, CA ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 9:24 p.m. Hector Gomez Deputy City Clerk Page 8