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Home My WebLink About2020-09-15; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL Minutes Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Sept. 15, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 25, 2020 Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 1,2020 Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 3, 2020 Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 10, 2020 Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. PRESENTATIONS: National Preparedness Month Proclamation Council Member Schumacher presented the proclamation. Assistant Director of Emergency Services David Harrison shared about the importance of preparedness as well as resources and best practices. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced her comment for the record: Mary Lucid thanked Margaret Hamer for opening the Carlsbad Senior Center Drive Thru Meal Program and gave her recommendations for the Senior Center regarding training and expansion. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Bhat-Patel explained she would abstain from Item No. 3 due to a potential conflict of interest. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. September 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 3. Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Bhat-Patel — Abstained). 1. AGREEMENT WITH URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO FOR CITYWIDE PARKS SANITATION SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-184 authorizing a professional services agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego for citywide parks sanitation services due to COVID-19 impacts. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation) 2. AWARD OF CONTRACTTO HWK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE POINSETTIA LIFT STATION FORCE MAIN HYDRAULIC SURGE PROTECTION — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-185 accepting bids and awarding a contract to HWK Construction Services for construction of the Poinsettia Lift Station force main hydraulic surge protection, CIP Project No. 5503-14, in an amount not to exceed $377,304. (Staff contact: Vicki Quiram and David Hull, Public Works) 3. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE FY 2020-21 PAVEMENT OVERLAY CIP PROJECT NO. 6001-200L Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-186 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Pavement Overlay, CIP Project No. 6001-200L. (Staff contact: [mad Elias, Public Works) 4. 2020 GENERAL ELECTION POLL LOCATIONS — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-187 authorizing the use of Calavera Community Park Gym, Pine Avenue Community Center and Stagecoach Community Center as training centers and poll locations for the 2020 General Election and waive any associated facility use fees. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department) 5. RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELL A PROPERTY LOCATED ON PAJAMA DRIVE IN OCEANSIDE — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-188 authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals for the sale of property located in the City of Oceanside on Pajama Drive, APN: 149-070-47-00. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 6. ORDINANCE NO. CS-382 - UPDATE TO THE CITY'S DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN STATE LAW — Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-382 adopting a Zone Code amendment and a Local Coastal Program amendment to update the city's density bonus regulations to reflect changes in state law (Case Name: Density Bonus Amendments 2020; Case No.: ZCA 2020-0001/LCPA 2020-0005). (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-382. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-382. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. September 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 7. ORDINANCE NOS. CS-383 AND CS-384 - UPDATE TO THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS — 1) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-383 adopting amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.60 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments 2020; Case No.: MCA 2020-0001); 2) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-384 adopting amendments to Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zone Code), Village and Barrio Master Plan and Local Coastal Program to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments 2020; Case No.: ZCA 2020- 0002/AMEND 2020-0005/LCPA 2020-0006). (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance Nos. CS-383 and CS-384. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-383. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-383. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance No. CS-384. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-384. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8. COMMERCIAL EVICTION MORATORIUM AND RECENT RESIDENTIAL EVICTION RELIEF DEVELOPMENT UPDATE — Receive an update on the city's commercial eviction moratorium and recent residential eviction relief developments. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services and Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update. Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member Schumacher stated that she had received multiple inquiries from the public to request an extension of the repayment term for unpaid renter application late fees from three months to six months. September 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to request an extension of the repayment term for unpaid renter application late fees from three months to six months. Motion failed, 2/2 (Blackburn, Hall — No). Council received the report. 9. TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OR MODIFY CERTAIN LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE WESTFIELD CARLSBAD SPECIFIC PLAN TO MITIGATE THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC STATE OF EMERGENCY ON LOCAL BUSINESSES — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-189 empowering the director of emergency services to-temporarily suspend or modify certain land development standards in the Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic State of Emergency on local businesses. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Community Development Director Jeff Murphy presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-189. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. 10. TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FY 2020-21 — 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-190 approving the Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and 2) Provide direction to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on priorities of items within the work plan and level of detail of Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting minutes. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution and provide staff direction. Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt and Traffic and Mobility Commission Chair Mona Gocan presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Deputy City Manager of Public Works Paz Gomez explained that city staff does work with the regional school districts and the Traffic Impact Fee was last updated in 2008 as set for the region by SANDAG. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-190. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez explained the intent was to receive direction, but if City Council wishes to direct staff with additional items to consider, they can direct them to do so. She also explained the next semi- annual transportation update is scheduled for January 2021. September 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Deputy City Manager Gomez explained the goal prioritization of the Traffic and Mobility Commission as follows: 1. Goal: Review staff recommendations on the multimodal transportation system, and provide input based on data, best practices and public input. 2. Goal: Focus on mobility around school locations including safety. 3. Goal: Enhance transparency. Minute Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Hall, to provide direction to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on priorities of the items in the Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21 in the order as requested by the Traffic and Mobility Commission for Goal #1 (Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines, Traffic Impact Fees and Sustainable Mobility Plan). Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 3:56 p.m. JA(/Qt(Y)D-131AAPle90.0 Mia De Marzo Deputy City Clerk