HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-14; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
Jan. 14, 2020 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council is
serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 5.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Nov. 19, 2019
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Dec. 17, 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:
Tom Geidner, representing North Coast Beach Volleyball, spoke about the State of California
Department of Parks & Recreation Request for Proposals for Fitness & Recreation Concession at
Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beaches and the need for the City Council to take
action against the proposal or possibly make a bid for the proposal.
Karen Rich spoke about the possible dangers of 4G/5G cell towers and the radiation emitted from
them. She also urged the City Council to schedule further discussions on 5G at their next regularly
scheduled meeting and to schedule a Community Workshop to discuss the matter.
Irene Hoffman, representing a group, (Jan Bandich; Melissa Orcutt; and David Freund) spoke
about the possible dangers of 5G cell towers and the radiation emitted from them.
Mary Lucid spoke about the City of Carlsbad Senior Commission Workplan and the need for more
focus to be centered on the growing population of Seniors and the Senior Center.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3 and 5. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF NOV. 30, 2019 -Accept and file the Report on City
Investments as of Nov. 30, 2019. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, City Treasurer and Laura
Rocha, Administrative Services}
2. ACQUISITION OF 2678 ALAMEDA CIRCLE. AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESALE UNIT. AND
EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$235,000 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-001 authorizing the city manager to execute all
required documents to complete acquisition of 2678 Alameda Circle, Carlsbad, California, an
affordable housing resale unit, expending Community Development Block Grant funds in the
amount of $235,000. (Staff contact: David de Cordova, Community Development}
3. APPROVAL OF MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EXTENET SYSTEMS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-002 authorizing a Master License Agreement with ExteNet Systems
(California} LLC to allow the use of city-owned street light and traffic signal poles within the
city's right-of-way for small cell facilities and authorizing the city manager to act on behalf of
the city in all future decisions and actions necessary to implement the Master License
Agreement. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate}
4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
AND REVISIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-003 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. (CFA} and the associated CFA Salary
Schedule and Paramedic Lifeguard Lieutenant classification specification, approving a revised
Management Compensation and Benefits Plan and approving a transfer of $330,000 from the
City Council contingency budget in the General Fund. (Staff contact: Debbie Porter and Judy
Von Kalinowski, Human Resources}
5. REVIEW OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY -Adoption of a CMWD Resolution No.
1630 continuing the Declaration for Local Emergency which was issued on Dec. 11, 2019, and
confirmed on Dec. 17, 2019, and approving a $180,000 increase to the Fiscal Year 2019-20
Potable Water Operations Budget from the Potable Water Replacement Reserves. (Staff
contact: Vicki Quiram, Public Works}
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public
4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
AND REVISIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-003 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. (CFA} and the associated CFA Salary
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Schedule and Paramedic Lifeguard Lieutenant classification specification, approving a revised
Management Compensation and Benefits Plan and approving a transfer of $330,000 from the
City Council contingency budget in the General Fund. {Staff contact: Debbie Porter and Judy
Von Kalinowski, Human Resources)
Taylor Larsen, Fire Captain and Director of the Board for the Carlsbad Firefighters Association,
spoke about the Memorandum of Understandings between the City of Carlsbad and the
Carlsbad Firefighters Association. He thanked the City for establishing a good working
relationship with the organization and applauded the efforts made by both organizations.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-003. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
6. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING & DENSITY BONUS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS-Adoption
of Ordinance No. CS-368 approving a Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program
Amendment to update the city's lnclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Zoning Ordinances
to reflect changes in state law. {Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-368. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. FISCAL YEAR 2020-25 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES. THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 FUNDING
PLAN. AND AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE FY 2020-21 NOTICE OF FUNDING
AVAILABILITY FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-004 approving the Fiscal Year 2020-25 Consolidated Plan priorities,
approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Funding Plan, and authorizing the distribution of the Fiscal
Year 2020-21 Notice of Funding Availability for the Community Development Block Grant
program. {Staff contact: Nancy Melander, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Principal Planner David de Cordova and 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 6:33 p.m.
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Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:33
p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-004. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
8. 2019 RESIDENT PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESULTS -Receive a report on the city's latest
research into the opinions of Carlsbad's residents. (Staff contact: Kristina Ray,
Communications)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Communications Director Kristina Ray and Community Relations Manager Sarah Lemons
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
City Council received the Presentation.
9. APPROVAL OF CONNECTED CARLSBAD: AN INCLUSIVE CITY INNOVATION ROADMAP -
Adoption of Resolution 2020-005 approving Connected Carlsbad: An Inclusive City Innovation
Roadmap. (Staff contact: David Graham, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Schumacher questioned staff on the overall cost of the Action Plan and asked
staff to provide an estimated cost before proceeding with the approval of the Action Plan.
City Manager Scott Chadwick reassured Council Member Schumacher that within 60 days the
Action Plan would be brought back to Council with an estimated cost.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-005. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
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10. ADOPTION OF THE ARTS COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-006 approving the Arts Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
(Staff contact: Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzutto and Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz
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. 2020-006. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
11. ADOPTION OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-007 approving the Library Board of Trustees Work Plan for
Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Staff contact: Heather Pizzuto, Library & Cultural Arts)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzutto 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. 2020-007. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
12. ADOPTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019-20 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-008 approving the Historic Preservation
Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Staff contact: Suzanne Smithson, Library &
Cultural Arts)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzutto and Deputy Library Director Suzanne
Smithson presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
Laurie Boone spoke about adding Carlsbad residents' stories and history to the Historic
Preservation Commission goals. She also spoke about the importance of preserving Carlsbad's
history.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-008. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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13. UPDATE THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE'S NAME AND APPROVAL OF A WORK PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-009 renaming the Beach
Preservation Committee to Beach Preservation Commission and approving the Beach
Preservation Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster,
Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Park Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska, and
Park Planner Michael Tully 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. 2020-009. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
14. ADOPTION OF THE SENIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20-Adoption
of Resolution No. 2020-010 approving the Senior Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-
20. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Recreation Services Manager Mike Pacheco, and
Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer 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. 2020-010. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
15. ADOPTION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-011 approving the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan for Fiscal
Year 2019-20. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster and Mark Pacheco, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager Tim Selke, and Recreation
Services Manager Mike Pacheco presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-011. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
16. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT COMMONLY KNOWN AS
THE AURA CIRCLE PROPERTY -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-012 authorizing the real
estate manager to negotiate with the agent for Pacific Legacy Homes for acquisition of real
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property in the northwest quadrant commonly known as the Aura Circle property, at the
estimated market value of $2,070,000. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager Tim Selke, and Assistant
City Attorney Cindie McMahon presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Howard Krausz, President of North County Advocates, spoke in support of the acquisition and
encouraged the City of Carlsbad to add more open spaced acquisitions when the opportunities
arise.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-012. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
17. CITY COUNCIL REGIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-013
appointing members of the City Council to San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG)
Board of Directors; and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-014 appointing members of the City
Council to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Shoreline Preservation
Working Group; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-015 appointing members of the City Council to North
County Transit District (NCTD) Board of Directors; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-016 confirming the Mayoral appointment to the San Diego
County Water Authority (SDCWA) Board of Directors; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-017 confirming the Mayoral appointments to regional
committee assignments as reflected in Attachment A. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk
Services)
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-013 appointing Council Member Schumacher as the Primary Member, Council Member
Blackburn as the First Alternate Member and Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel as the Second
Alternate Member to the SAN DAG Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-014 appointing Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel as the Primary Member and Council Member
Blackburn as the Alternate Member to the SAN DAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group.
Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-015 appointing Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel as the Primary Member and Council Member
Blackburn as the Alternate Member to the NCTD Board of Directors. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
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Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-016 appointing Mayor Hall to the SDCWA Board of Directors. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-017 confirming the Mayoral appointments of members of the City Council to the various
regional committee assignments pursuant to Government Code §40605. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
Assignment Appointee
North County Mayors and Managers Matt Hall
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Keith Blackburn
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Cori Schumacher
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Primary) Matt Hall
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Alternate) Keith Blackburn
City/School Committee Matt Hall
City/School Committee Priya Bhat-Patel
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors Keith Blackburn
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors Cori Schumacher
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors (Alternate) Priya Bhat-Patel
League of California Cities -San Diego Division Priya Bhat-Patel
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority Keith Blackburn
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (Alternate) Cori Schumacher
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Schumacher expressed concern over the State of California Department of Parks
& Recreation Request for Proposals for Fitness & Recreation Concession at Carlsbad State Beach
and South Carlsbad State Beaches and asked the City Council to explore further into the proposal.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to
bring back to Council a review of the California State Parks Request for Proposal (RFP) for the
operation of a fitness and recreation concession at Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State
Beach. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Mayor Hall and City Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees
and subcommittees of which they are members.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (CONTINUATION):
Brent Marsh spoke about the State of California Department of Parks & Recreation Request for
Proposals for Fitness & Recreation Concession at Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State
Beaches and the need for the City Council to support action against the proposal.
Dan Hitzhusen spoke about the State of California Department of Parks & Recreation Request for
Proposals for Fitness & Recreation Concession at Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State
Beaches and the need for the City Council to support action against the proposal.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 9:20 p.m~
Hector Gomez
Deputy City Clerk