HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-15; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
Oct. 15, 2019 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
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 Sept. 17, 2019
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Oct. 8, 2019
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Allen Manzano spoke regarding filling the District 1 Council seat.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: N/A.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 5. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
1. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL -Adoption of a
Resolution approving a two-year extension to an agreement between the City of Carlsbad
and Michael Baker International to complete a comprehensive update to the City's Local
Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance. (Staff contact: Jennifer Jesser, Community &
Economic Development)
2. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PALOMAR TRANSFER STATION -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2019-203 approving Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Transfer Station and
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Disposal Services between the City of Carlsbad and Palomar Transfer Station, Inc. to compost
the city's green waste at Agromin -OC, LLC effective Jan. 1, 2020; and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-204 setting Dec. 10, 2019, as the Public Hearing date for
proposed recycling and trash rate increases relating to green waste service. (Staff contact:
James Wood, Public Works)
3. DESIGNATE COAST WASTE MANAGEMENT AS APPROVED COLLECTOR OF ELECTRONIC WASTE
-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-205 authorizing execution and submittal of a Proof of
Designation letter, Form 184, to the California Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery to designate Coast Waste Management, Inc. as an approved collector of electronic
waste for the City of Carlsbad. (Staff Contact: James Wood, Public Works)
4. FISCAL YEAR 2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT-Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-206 authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY2019 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds and authorize the Administrative Services Director
or his/her designee to appropriate $14,710 to the Public Safety Grants Special Revenue Fund.
(Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police)
5. ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2018 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-207 accepting and appropriating funds through the Fiscal
Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $46,413. (Staff
contact: Cindy Anderson, Police)
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
6. EXTENSION OF TERM OF THE AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE
SUBCOMMITTEE -Adoption of a Resolution authorizing a 30-day extension for the term of
the ad-hoc City Council Expressive Activities Ordinance Subcommittee. (Staff contact: Sheila
Cobian, City Clerk Services)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
1. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-202 approving a two-year extension to an agreement between the City
of Carlsbad and Michael Baker International to complete a comprehensive update to the
City's Local Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance. (Staff contact: Jennifer Jesser,
Community & Economic Development)
In response to Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Neu gave a brief update on the Sea
Level Rise Analysis, Local Coastal Plan Update, and Zoning Ordinance Plan Update.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
6. EXTENSION OF TERM OF THE AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE
SUBCOMMITTEE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-208 authorizing a 30-day extension for
the term of the ad-hoc City Council Expressive Activities Ordinance Subcommittee. (Staff
contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
Council Member Schumacher thanked Council Member Blackburn and the North County Civil
Liberties Coalition stating it was a pleasure working on this subcommittee and for the
different perspectives, places of similarity and protectiveness of the community.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 6. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
7. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND RELATED CALIFORNIA CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR NOV. 12, 2019-Introduce Ordinance No. CS-363 repealing
existing Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and adopting a new Chapter 17.04,
Fire Prevention Code based on the 2019 California Fire Code; and,
Introduce Ordinance No. CS-364 repealing existing Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.04
(Building Code), Chapter 18.08 (Mechanical Code), Chapter 18.12 (Electrical Code), Chapter
18.16 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 18.18 (Solar Energy Code), Chapter 18.20 (Residential Code),
Chapter 18.21 (Green Building Standards Code), and Chapter 18.30 (Energy Conservation
Regulations); and adopting new Chapter 18.04 (Building Code), Chapter 18.08 (Mechanical
Code), Chapter 18.12 (Electrical Code), Chapter 18.16 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 18.18 (Solar
Energy Code), Chapter 18.20 (Residential Code), Chapter 18.21 (Green Building Standards
Code), and Chapter 18.30 (Energy Conservation Regulations), based on the 2019 California
Building Standards Code and as amended herein; and,
Set a public hearing date for Nov. 12, 2019. (Staff contact: Mike Peterson, Community &
Economic Development and Randy Metz, Fire)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinances and set the Public Hearing date
for Nov. 12, 2019.
Community & Economic Development Interim Director Mike Peterson and Fire Marshal
Randy Metz presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinances.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to introduce
Ordinance Nos. CS-363 and CS-364. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to set the
public hearing date for Nov. 12, 2019. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-361 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE STAFF ROLES FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -Adopt
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. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-361.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-361. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-362 TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY CHOICE
AGGREGATION PROGRAM -Adopt Ordinance No. CS-362 authorizing the implementation of
a Community Choice Aggregation Program. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-362.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-362. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
10. REPORT ON ENHANCING SECURITY CITYWIDE -Receive a report on enhancing security
citywide. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Police Chief Neil Gallucci presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Council expressed their appreciation for staff's effort and received the report.
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11. PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS TO THE INTERSTATE 5 UNDERCROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD VILLAGE
DRIVE AND CHESTNUT AVENUE -Receive a presentation from the California Department of
Transportation and the San Diego Association of Governments regarding proposed
enhancements to the Interstate 5 undercrossings at Carlsbad Village Drive and Chestnut
Avenue as part of the North Coast Corridor Program; and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-209 supporting the selection of Chestnut Avenue as the
preferred undercrossing location for this phase. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and adopt the Resolution.
Engineering Manager Hosse in Ajideh introduced Allan Kos up, NCC Director with Caltrans who
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. 2019-209. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
12. PRESENTATION OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ANNUAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-19 Acceptance of Carlsbad Business Improvement Districts (BID) Annual Reports for
fiscal year 2018-19. (Staff contact: Cheryl Gerhardt, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Accept the reports.
Finance Manager Cheryl Gerhardt and Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Laura
Rocha presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk).
City Council thanked staff for the presentation and received the report.
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: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Members of the City Council have been invited
to and may be participating in the following event:
Oct. 15, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 - 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
City of Carlsbad Grand Opening of Aviara Park Improvements
Aviara Community Park
6435 Ambrosia Lane
Carlsbad, CA
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Deputy City Clerk