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Minutes
Oct. 13, 2020 3 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Sept. 22, 2020
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Oct. 6, 2020
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 6, 2020
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes with the correction to the name of who motioned and seconded the action in Item No.
3 in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Sept. 22, 2020. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in recognition of Beach Preservation Commissioner Petrucci
Mayor Hall presented the proclamation.
Commissioner Linda Petrucci thanked the City Council, city staff, and commission members for
their dedication and efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individual called into the City Council meeting and voiced their comment for the
record:
Kristianne Kumer, representing New Village Arts, thanked the City Council for the approval of the
building improvements and spoke about the efforts of the program.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council is
serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Departmental and City
Manager Report No. 5.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
1. ACQUISITION OF 7008 FORSTERS TERN DRIVE, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESALE UNIT —
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-200 authorizing the city manager to exercise the city's
option to purchase an affordable housing unit at 7008 Forsters Tern Drive and execute all
required documents to complete the purchase, and the deputy city manager for
administrative services to appropriate and disburse $270,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to
purchase this affordable housing unit. (Staff contact: David de Cordova, Community
Development)
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EL
CAMINO REAL AND COLLEGE BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS CIP PROJECT NO.
6071 — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-201 accepting bids, awarding a contract to Blue
Pacific Engineering and Construction, and authorization of additional appropriation in an
amount not to exceed $50,000 for construction of the El Camino Real and College Boulevard
Intersection Improvements, CIP Project No. 6071, in an amount not to exceed $568,340.
(Staff contact: Brandon Miles, Public Works)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
3. ORDINANCE NO. CS-386 - ESTABLISHING NO PARKING ZONES ON BOTH SIDES OF PASEO DEL
NORTE AND CAR COUNTRY DRIVE — Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-386 amending Sections
10.40.072 and 10.40.073 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish no parking zones on
both sides of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive from Cannon Road to the intersection
of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. (Staff
contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-386.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-386. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. CARLSBAD STATION TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT
A FOUR-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-202 approving a
Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Plan to construct a four-story mixed-use project
consisting of two buildings with eighty-three condominium units comprising seventy-nine
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residential units and four commercial units on a 1.756-acre site located at 2747, 2775, 2777,
2785, and 2801 Roosevelt Street and 2780 and 2802 State Street in the Village Center District
of the Village and Barrio Master Plan and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1 (Case
Name: Carlsbad Station; Case No.: CT 2019-0003/SDP 2019-0004). (Staff Contact: Cliff Jones,
Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Senior Planner Cliff Jones and City Planner Don Neu 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 3:18 p.m.
McKellar McGowan Community Outreach Consultant Arlene Tendick reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individuals called into the City Council meeting and voiced their comment for
the record in support of staff's recommendation: Angeli Calinog, representing Circulate San
Diego; Sharon Creal; Cheri Hoffman; Matt Leonard, representing the Carlsbad Chamber of
Commerce; Jason Check; Colin Olsen; Karen Pearson; Christine Davis, representing Carlsbad
Village Association; Gary Nessum; Tracy Carmichael.
Hearing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at
3:46 p.m.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, McKellar McGowan Community
Outreach Consultant Tendick explained that neither questions nor concerns regarding the
removal of retail space or waivers were received during meetings with the public. She also
explained that in terms of encouraging public transit, they are promoting walkability and a
micromobility fleet that they hope to pilot at another local property, Carlyle Carlsbad Village
in the near future.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Architect Robert Hidey of
Robert Hidey Architects explained solar panels will be placed on the fourth floor and have
been calculated to meet the state's solar requirement.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, BHA Inc. Civil Engineer Rod
Bradley explained a preliminary soil investigation was completed and it was found that there
were no issues with the ground water, the construction of the podium, or remainder of the
project. He also explained that a sump pump is not required.
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Engineering Manager Jason
Geldert explained Public Works Department staff will review the possibility for midblock
crossings to provide connectivity.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Senior Planner Jones explained
the applicant is within the state density bonus law and that the law does not specify whether
the units be for rent or sale. He also explained that the city is requiring the applicant enter
into a housing agreement for deed restricted units.
Council Member Schumacher explained she is unable to support the project without more
clarity to housing affordability on whether the units will be for sale or rent.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, City Attorney Brewer explained state housing laws
have been recently amended to encourage cities to approve and not deny housing and that
in this case it appears the applicant is compliant with meeting the requirement.
In response to an inquiry from City Attorney Brewer, City Planner Don Neu explained the
housing agreement undergoes review at the Housing department and consideration at the
Housing Commission before it is returned to City Council, whom would then be able to
exercise discretion over the agreement.
City Planner Neu also explained the applicant's intent to leave the project more open as to
avoid conflict between the project conditions of approval and the housing agreement.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Attorney Brewer explained
while she can't speak to the Lofts project, she can speak to the Carlsbad Station project and
its compliance to the law.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
confirmed the housing agreement would return to the City Council for their approval.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-202. Motion carried, 3/1 (Schumacher— No).
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' UPDATE ON SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY — Receive a
report from Keith Lewinger, San Diego County Water Authority Board Member, to update the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on recent Water Authority issues of
importance. (Staff contact: Vicki Quiram and Eric Sanders, Public Works) City Manager's
Recommendation: Receive the report.
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
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Utilities Director Vicki Quiram and San Diego County Water Authority Board Member Keith
Lewinger 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, San Diego County Water Authority Board Member
Keith Lewinger provided the status of the San Vicente energy storage project and elaborated
on the City of San Diego's water reclamation efforts.
Council received the report.
6. AGREEMENT WITH CANNON PACIFIC SERVICES, INC., DBA PACIFIC SWEEPING, FOR CITYWIDE
STREET SWEEPING SERVICES — Adoption of resolution 2020-203 authorizing execution of an
agreement with Cannon Pacific Services, Inc., DBA Pacific Sweeping, to provide citywide
street sweeping services for an amount not to exceed $587,900 for the first agreement year
of a three-year term and for increasing amounts forsubsequent years of the agreement if
funds are available. (Staff contact: Michael O'Brien, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Public Works Superintendent Michael O'Brien and Transportation Director Tom Frank
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-203. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
7. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S MEMORIAL PROGRAM — Receive an informational
report on the Parks & Recreation Department's Memorial Program and provide direction as
appropriate. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individuals called into the City Council meeting and voiced their comment for
the record:
Joanna Munday spoke in support of expanding the memorial program and offered ideas and
suggestions.
Trey Munday spoke in support of expanding the memorial program and offered a donation to
help financially support the program.
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Mariah Christenson spoke in support of expanding the memorial program in memory of Jack
Munday.
Kai Schmid spoke in support of expanding the memorial program in memory of Jack Munday.
Shari Teach spoke in support of expanding the memorial program in memory of Jack Munday.
Laura Wrisley spoke in support of expanding the memorial program in memory of Jack
Munday.
Ashley Harris spoke in support of expanding the memorial program in memory of Jack
Munday.
Todd Harris spoke in support of expanding the memorial program and thanked city staff for
their accommodations during this time.
Jason Check spoke in support of expanding the memorial program and asked if there is a way
to work with the Arts Commission to install public art on a private building to memorialize
someone, including the memory of Jack Munday.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Parks & Recreation Director
Lancaster explained Coastal Commission restrictions regarding trees and height. He also
confirmed brass plates may be a viable option.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Hall, requesting staff to
work on expanding the Parks & Recreation Department's Memorial Program to include more
geographic areas like the beach entry points along Ocean Street, to allow for non-tree and
non-bench related items) for instance sculptures, and to also allow for inflation for the
Consumer Price Index increases. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Council 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: None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 5:22 p.m.
Mia De Marzo
Deputy City Clerk