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Minutes
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
June 16, 2020, 3 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for the
record:
Ana Reyes spoke regarding the money budgeted for police in FY 2020-21.
Mary Lucid thanked the elected officials, the City Clerk Services Department and staff members
from the City Manager's Office for their outstanding service to the public. She also spoke about
the lack of details in the Parks & Recreation budget.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 and 4. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
This item was pulled by Mayor Hall to vote on separately.
1. ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NOS. 30 AND 33 — RELATIVE TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS —
Adoption of a resolution supporting California Assembly Joint Resolution Nos. 30 and 33
relative to nuclear weapons. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
This item was pulled by Council Member Schumacher for discussion.
2. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GHD, INC. FOR SOUTH CARLSBAD BOULEVARD CLIMATE
ADAPTATION PROJECT—Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
GHD, Inc. for consulting services on the south Carlsbad Boulevard Climate Adaptation Project
in an amount not to exceed $249,645 for the three years of the agreement. (Staff contact:
Mike Grim, Public Works)
3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO, INC. FOR CITYWIDE GRAFFITI
REMOVAL AND MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE SERVICES — Adoption of Resolution No.
2020-110 approving a professional services agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego, Inc.
for citywide graffiti removal and miscellaneous maintenance services in an amount not to
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exceed $235,224 for the initial two years of the agreement. (Staff contact: Michael O'Brien,
Public Works)
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A RFP REGARDING RECYCLING, ORGANICS AND SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND ORGANIC MATERIALS PROCESSING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE JUNE 1, 2002 AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER STATION
DISPOSAL SERVICES — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-111 authorizing staff to issue a
Request for Proposals regarding recycling, organics and solid waste collection and organic
materials processing services and authorization to negotiate a five-year extension of and
other amendments to the June 1, 2002 agreement for transfer station and disposal services.
(Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED:
This item was pulled by Mayor Hall for discussion.
1. ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NOS. 30 AND 33 — RELATIVE TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS —
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-108 supporting California Assembly Joint Resolution Nos.
30 and 33 relative to nuclear weapons. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager
Department)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-108. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall — No).
This item was pulled by Council Member Schumacher for discussion.
2. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GHD, INC. FOR SOUTH CARLSBAD BOULEVARD CLIMATE
ADAPTATION PROJECT — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-109 authorizing execution of an
agreement with GHD, Inc. for consulting services on the South Carlsbad Boulevard Climate
Adaptation Project in an amount not to exceed $249,645 for the three years of the
agreement. (Staff contact: Mike Grim, Public Works)
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel,
to include the People for Ponto organization in the stakeholder's listening session with Lance
Schulte as the contact. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall — No).
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-109. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND BUILDING
PERMIT APPLICATIONS DUE TO COVID-19 — Hold a public hearing and introduce Ordinance
No. CS-377 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.04 to allow for building permit
application time extensions consistent with the 2019 California Building Standards Code; and
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-112 authorizing the city's building official to extend the
expiration date of building permits and building permit applications by one year due to
COVID-19. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, introduce the
ordinance and adopt the resolution.
Community & Economic Development Director Jeff Murphy 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 3:17 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed public hearing at 3:17
P.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-377 and to adopt Resolution No. 2020-112. Motion carried unanimously,
4/0.
6. FY 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND INCLUSION OF CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND
ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM — Hold a public hearing and adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-113 approving the fiscal year 2020-21 Annual Action Plan and inclusion
of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act supplemental funding, CDBG
Advisory Committee funding recommendations, and authorizing the submittal of the
consolidated plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Staff contact:
Nancy Melander, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Community & Economic Development Program Manager Nancy Melander 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 3:26 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed public hearing at 3:26
p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-113. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
7. ADOPTION OF VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED AS A SIGNIFICANCE THRESHOLD PURSUANT TO
SENATE BILL 743 AND THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT — Hold a public
hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2020-114 approving vehicle miles traveled thresholds
of significance and screening criteria for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under
Senate Bill 743 and the California Environmental Quality Act. (Staff contact: Jason Geldert,
Community Development)
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City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Community & Economic Development Director Jeff Murphy 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 3:43 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed public hearing at 3:43
p.m.
Council Member Schumacher stated for the record that she will be voting in support of this
item today, but feels decision making is being pushed up against a wall, as there are a couple
of items that need refinement.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-114. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
8. 2020 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE — Adoption of Resolution No.
2020-115 approving the City of Carlsbad 2020 Legislative Platform, receive a legislative
update and establish City Council positions on priority bills identified by the City Council
Legislative Subcommittee. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update and adopt the resolution.
Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber and representatives John Benton and
Kathrina Gregana (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) presented the report and reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Bhat-Patel wanted to address how to support bills that look to encourage or
mandate de-escalation training and bias training, as well as increased funding for social
workers and mental health services, including local schools.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn supported more funding for mental health. He stated that the
Police Dept. spends too much time with people who need mental health services instead of
Police services. He also supports bills for de-escalation and bias training.
Mayor Hall expressed his interest in supporting legislation that would increase accountability
and transparency among law enforcement agencies and personnel.
Council Member Schumacher stated that City Council is now looking to amend the legislative
platform in the resolution, and that she would be voting no on this item.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to
amend the legislative platform to include statements in support of bills that would: a)
increase accountability and transparency for law enforcement agencies and personnel; b)
encourage or mandate de-escalation and bias training for police officers statewide; and c)
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expand and fund mental health and social-emotional health services, including in
schools. Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Schumacher — Abstain).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, adopting
Resolution No. 2020-115, approving the City of Carlsbad 2020 Legislative Platform, as
amended. Motion carried, 3/1 (Schumacher— No).
In response to Council Member Schumacher, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber
stated that they do not have strong recommendations on the bills from the Legislative
Subcommittee, but were identified for discussion and consideration among the City Council.
He explained that the bills were brought before the City Council because there are competing
aspects to the bills. He further explained that the intent was to allow the City Council the
conversation to sort through those issues and provide policy direction where there is not
clear direction in the legislative platform. Council Member Schumacher stated that that is
the intellectual labor of the subcommittee rather than the broader work of the City Council.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher requesting that the Legislative
Subcommittee bring recommendations on priority bills back to Council. Motion failed due to
lack of a second.
Mayor Hall commented that they are following these bills very closely. Council Member Bhat-
Patel explained that the intent was to allow the City Council to have a larger more inclusive
conversation. Council Member Schumacher expressed that she was waiting to hear from the
Legislative Subcommittee.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, to
refer the priority bills identified by the City Council Legislative Subcommittee back to the
Subcommittee to develop and bring back recommended advocacy positions to the City
Council, as needed. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
9. CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 39 — INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM — Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-116 rescinding City Council Policy No. 39 — Legislative Program and
replacing it with revised City Council Policy No. 39— Intergovernmental Affairs Program. (Staff
contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber presented the report.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-116. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
10. ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE JOINT MARKETING PLAN - Adoption
of Resolution No. 2020-117 approving the Carlsbad is Calling business promotion and tourism
marketing campaign and authorizing the city manager to negotiate and execute and
agreement with Visit Carlsbad for implementation services in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 (Staff contact: Laura Rocha and David Graham, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
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Chief Innovation Office David Graham and Mark Rudyk of Visit Carlsbad presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for
the record:
Christine Davis, representing the Carlsbad Village Association, requested that the City Council
adopt the resolution and implement the plan.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel, to
adopt Resolution No. 2020-117. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Schumacher gave updates on the Housing Community & Economic
Development Policy Committee and the SANDAG Program Budget. She also requested more
clarity regarding the North County Transit District parking lease.
Council Member Bhat-Patel gave an update on the North County Transit District budget
conversation and no new positions were added.
Mayor Hall spoke regarding a pre-briefing meeting he attended for the Water Authority Board
regarding energy including direct purchase, working with RCE and/or working with the City of San
Diego.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Scott Chadwick congratulated Sheila Cobian for her promotion to Assistant to the
City Manager.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 4:58 p.m.
TA) CPVC"
Tamara R. McMinn, CPIV1C, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk