HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-10; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
Dec. 10, 2019 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: The Mayor announced that the City Council
is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 9.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel 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 Oct. 22, 2019
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Nov. 12, 2019
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Nov. 12, 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:
Proclamation in Recognition of Energy Upgrade California.
Mayor Hall introduced Laura Rosenthal, Field Team Manager of Energy Upgrade California and
former Mayor of the City of Malibu. Council Member Schumacher presented the
proclamation. Ms. Rosenthal shared about Energy Upgrade California's statewide educational
initiative to encourage residents to be more energy efficient.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Edward Fox, representing San Diego Veterans for Peace and representing a group, (Jim Brown
and Victor White) spoke about the organization's goals and accomplishments in assisting
veterans. He also shared historical and current information on nuclear weapons and threats.
He requested Council to approve a resolution to endorse the California Assembly joint
Resolution Nos. 30 and 33 and deliver this to the City of Carlsbad's sister city of Futso and to
the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of
the only use of atomic weapons ever used in war in Japan.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Bhat-Patel, to
place on a future agenda for Council consideration of a resolution supporting California
Assembly joint Resolution Nos. 30 and 33 to be delivered to Futso, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki
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as a part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the use of atomic weapons in Japan.
Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No).
Bill Hart spoke against trenching the railroad tracks and suggested to instead build a plexiglass
tunnel over the tracks as he believes it will save money and time.
Trudy Stapleton spoke regarding the Poinsettia Pickle Ball Courts and expressed her gratitude
to the Council Members and Parks & Recreation staff, including Kyle Lancaster and Barbara
Kennedy, who worked on the project.
Council Member Schumacher requested to move Item No. 8 to follow Item No. 16
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Blackburn announced he would abstain from Item No. 4 due to a potential
conflict of interest.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3, and 5 and 6. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0; Item
No. 4, Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Blackburn -Abstained).
Council Member
1. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH CITY OF CARLSBAD LABOR GROUPS AND REVISIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION BENEFITS PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-245 approving side
letters between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Management Association,
Carlsbad Police Officers' Association, Carlsbad City Employees' Association, Carlsbad
Firefighters' Association, Inc., approving revisions to the Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan and approving a transfer of $44,000 from the City Council Contingency
Budget in the General Fund. (Staff contact: Donna Hernandez and Judy von Kalinowski,
Human Resources)
2. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS TO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE CITY OF CARLSBAD LABOR GROUPS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT
BENEFIT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTIVE RECEIPT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-246
approving side letter agreements with the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police
Management Association, Carlsbad Police Officers' Association, Carlsbad City Employees'
Association, and Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. and approving amendments to the
Management Compensation and Benefits Plan to modify the vacation and comp time
conversion programs to comply with IRS Constructive Receipt rules. (Staff contact: Darrin
Schwabe and Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources)
3. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA. INC. -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-247 approving a Reimbursement Agreement with Lennar Homes of
California, Inc. for construction of a portion of Poinsettia Lane Reach E, associated with
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Carlsbad Tract No. 14-10, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3922. (Staff contact:
Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
4. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR EL CAMINO REAL
WIDENING -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-248 authorizing execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for El Camino Real widening from Cassia
Road to Camino Vida Roble, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6072, in an amount
not to exceed $394,044. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles, Public Works)
5. AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICE -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-249 authorizing execution of the California Green Business Network
(CAGBN) Services Agreement, acceptance of grant funds, and appropriation of grant funds
to the Environmental Management department budget. (Staff contact: Michael Grim,
Public Works)
6. DECLARATION OF CITY-OWNED VACANT PARCEL OF LAND AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
PAJAMA DRIVE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-250 declaring a city-owned vacant
parcel of land as surplus property and authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals
for the sale of the property located on Pajama Drive in Oceanside, California (APN 149-
070-47-00). (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
7. AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.45 -CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY MINORS AT PARTIES, EVENTS OR GATHERINGS
-Introduction of Ordinance CS-366 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 8.45
Consumption of Alcohol or Controlled Substances by Minors at Parties, Events or
Gatherings. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung introduced the ordinance.
Police Chief Neil Gallucci and Deputy City Attorney Marissa Kaweki presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
John Byrom, representing North Coastal Prevention Coalition, spoke in support of the
ordinance and the services the organization offers.
Ray Pearson, representing North Coastal Prevention Coalition, spoke in support of the
ordinance and thanked the city for their enforcement efforts.
Judy Strang, representing San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth, spoke in support of
the ordinance and shared about services the organization offers.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
the introduction of Ordinance CS-366. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
This Item was moved to follow Item No. 16.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS -Adoption of a
Resolution approving the Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20; and
Introduction of Ordinance CS-367 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.24
regarding the Planning Commission to be consistent with Chapter 1.20 Meetings and
Chapter 2.15 Boards and Commissions. (Staff contact: Don Neu, Community & Economic
Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and introduce the Ordinance.
9. AMENDMENT TO CMWD ORDINANCE 45 -IMPLEMENTION CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL NO.
998 -Introduction of CMWD Ordinance No. 47 amending Article II, Section 4 of CMWD
Ordinance No. 45 to comply with Senate Bill No. 998, the Water Shutoff Protection Act;
and
Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1625 approving the Residential Potable Water Service
Shutoff Protection Policy for Nonpayment of Charges. (Staff contact: Mario Remillard and
Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance and adopt the Resolution.
Utilities Director Vicki Quiram and Meter Services Supervisor Mario Remillard presented
the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, Utilities Director Vicki Quiram
explained approximately 25 residents do not pay their water bill because they can't afford
to do so. She also explained the city does not currently offer a scholarship program to assist
residents, but some other cities do offer scholarships.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
the introduction of CMWD Ordinance No. 47. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
CMWD Resolution No. 1625. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Minute Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
requesting staff to bring back information for a scholarship program for residents who
need assistance to pay their water bills. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
10. EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE -Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-365 amending
Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.17 regarding Special Events, adding Chapter
8.18 regarding Expressive Activity Events and waiving applicable park user fees. (Staff
contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-365.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Speakers in support of City Manager's recommendation: Misty O'Healy, representing
Indivisible 49; Timothy O'Healy; representatives from North County Civil Liberties Coalition:
Ellen Montanari, Robin Mastro, and Yusef Miller.
Submitted speaker cards in support of City Manager's recommendation; however, did not
wish to speak: Simon Angel; Teresa Dezazzo.
Mayor Hall commented on his strong support of free speech and public safety and
supported previous drafts of the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat~Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-365. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. ORGANIC GREEN WASTE COMPOSTING RATES PUBLIC HEARING -Adoption of Resolution
No. No. 2019-252 approving increases to recycling and trash service rates related to green
waste, effective Jan. 1, 2020. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt
the Resolution.
Deputy City Manager of Public Works Paz Gomez and Environmental Manager James
Wood 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 6:52 p.m.
City Clerk Barbara Engleson reported the City Clerk's office received 67 written protests
from citizens across the city.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Environmental Manager
James Wood explained the increase in rates is from Republic Services, Inc. but that the fee
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will be administered through Waste Management's billing process. He also explained that
bins must be hauled by Waste Management.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:54
p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-252. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION -Adoption of Resolution No.
2019-253 appointing one member to the Housing Commission to represent the At-Large
Category. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-253 appointing Allen Manzano to the Housing Commission. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
13. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-254 appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
(Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Applicant Robert Winston spoke about his experience, involvement in the community, and
interest in the position.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-254 appointing Michael Luna to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
14. PRESENTATION OF MASTER FEE SCHEDULE COST OF SERVICE STUDY RESULTS-Receive a
presentation on the results of the Master Fee Schedule Cost of Service Study. (Staff
contact: Roxanne Muhlmeister, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services Laura Rocha, Finance Manager Roxanne
Muhlmeister, Senior Management Analyst Erika Benitez, and NBS Government Finance
Group (NBS) representative Nicole Kissam, presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, NBS Representative Nicole
Kissam explained the comparative cities were selected as they are neighboring cities and
were also recommended by staff.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager of
Administrative Services Laura Rocha explained a comparison study had not been
conducted for quite some time. She also explained there have been many process changes.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained future presentations will include information on the comprehensive and
cumulative effects and impacts the fees have on users.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel directed staff to continue to show fee change comparisons in
neighboring jurisdictions.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained in the future, staff can include a more comprehensive list of other cities in
comparable jurisdictions based on Council's request.
Mayor Hall directed staff to include the cities of Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, other
cities along the California State Route 78 corridor, and to keep in close contact with the
building industry. He also explained to keep in mind the differences of each city and how
they approach both minor and regular conditional use permits (CUPs).
Council Member Schumacher requested staff add the City of San Clemente and Orange
County coastal cities to the fee comparison list in the future.
15. PRESENTATION ON STATUS OF THE SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM -Receive
a presentation on the status of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program and direct staff
as appropriate. (Staff contact: Kerry Jezisek, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
Interim CED Director Mike Peterson and Senior Program Manager Kerry Jezisek presented
the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Senior Program Manager
Kerry Jezisek explained primarily single-family homes have been used as short-term
vacation rentals, followed by multi-family homes. She stated staff can research how many
short-term vacation rentals are owned by LLCs or off-site large companies. She also
explained about local, state, and federal level tax requirements and the consequences for
non-compliance, including permit revocation and property liens.
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In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, City Manager Scott Chadwick
recommended Council make a minute motion for staff to complete a comprehensive
report on comparable coastal jurisdictions with short-term vacation rentals.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
for staff to complete a comprehensive report on comparable coastal jurisdictions with
short-term vacation rentals. Minute Motion revised to Substitute Minute Motion.
Council Member Schumacher explained she would be more apt to vote for the study if she
knew Council would be pursuing to amend the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance. She
also explained she would like an update on the Short-Term Vacation Rental Subcommittee.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel explained for the record that as a researcher, she makes
decisions based on analysis. She explained that because short-term vacation rentals have
been a highly contentious topic throughout the city and state, she was not prepared to
decide whether the city's short-term vacation rental ordinance should be amended
without reviewing a comprehensive analysis of comparable jurisdictions.
Substitute Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Bhat-Patel, to pursue amending the short-term vacation rental ordinance. Motion failed,
2/2 (Hall, Blackburn -No).
ACTION: Council received the report.
16. VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT PACKAGE-Receive a presentation and
direct staff on the scope and timing of the amendment package items described in the
Aug. 20, 2019, City Council action on the Village and Barrio Master Plan and, based on that
discussion, direct staff to return to City Council for confirmation of the project scope, work
plan and timeline, and resource strategy, as necessary. (Staff contact: Scott Donnell,
Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
Mayor Hall stepped down from the dais at 8:03 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest.
City Planner Don Neu and Senior Planner Scott Donnell presented the report and reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Simon Angel spoke in regard to decision-making authority and would like Council to oppose
the amendment and direct staff to apply the same process review standards to all districts
within the project. He also suggested to postpone the item until a District 1 representative
has been elected.
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TJ Childs spoke in regard to a dual zone clause, the objective standards in version 2 of the
Village and Barrio Master Plan from 2016 and asked if past information could be used. She
also requested the city not rely on public-private partnerships for projects like parking.
Gary Nessim spoke in regard to hosting a staff workshop on public-private partnerships
and how increasing the housing in-lieu fee would help solve the housing crisis.
Robert Wilkinson referred to items he submitted and the city's street tree program.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Senior Planner Scott Donnell
explained a brief timeline of when various housing law amendments and fees went into
effect.
Council Member Schumacher expressed her concern about objective and subjective
standards incorporated in upcoming state housing legislative changes.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu explained
the previous processes of the Village Design Review Board and possible challenges if a
group like this were to be reestablished. He also clarified the history of housing in-lieu fees
for different sized developments, gave examples of private-public partnerships and
business-to-business agreements in relation to parking, and explained that while there is
the possibility to make changes, it is timely and difficult due to the regulatory documents
and process of approval from various commissions.
A Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member
Schumacher, to move approval of allowing decision-making authority for the entire Master
Plan area to the City Council. Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Council Member Schumacher requested three amendments be implemented, (including
decision making authority for the Master Plan); 1. Incorporating conditional use permits
such as the Farmer's Market and hospitality zone for the Hosp area and to accomplish
these objectives within three months to be sent to the California Coastal Commission. 2.
Ad hoc design review board and initiation of a comprehensive traffic study with multi
modal views including vehicular impacts to include Carlsbad Boulevard during certain
months listed and include traffic data from Oceanside and Encinitas. To be completed
within one year with target completion to be used as a baseline for development.
Council member Schumacher also requested the City Manager keep this a broadly
actionable item on the Dec. 17, 2019 agenda. 3. A review of the parking management
plan (to include commission review), parking in lieu fee, parking structure feasibility
study at the city owned property of Oak and State street, initiation of a Nexus study for
housing in lieu fees and to move forward with the staff recommendation of the Planning
Commissions public hearing on further items to be addressed.
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In response to an inquiry by Council Member Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu explained
several of the amendment items may not be feasible to implement within the timeframes
cited due to state laws and guidelines as well as other challenges.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
shared the potential timeline and constraints to complete the tasks in a timely manner,
including securing contractors and finalizing other pending projects.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Don Neu explained
the timeline and various projects planned to utilize SB 2 funds, including hiring consultants,
setting objective standards, and revising both the municipal code and the Village and
Barrio Master Plan.
Council Member Schumacher explained her support of establishing objective standards to
ensure future developments include residents' input. She also stated that she would prefer
a design review board that is ad-hoc in nature, assisted by consultants, using previous
drafts of architectural designs to create a tool box, and receive residents' final stamp of
approval.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu explained
staff can request that consultants modify their scope of work to address Council's
direction.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel,
to add to a future agenda, the formation of an ad-hoc design review board, whose
composition and appointment process will be decided at that meeting, to work with a
consultant on the objective design standards and the design palette for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan area. Motion carried, 2/1/1 (Blackburn -No, Hall -Absent).
Substitute Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member
Blackburn, to place on a future Planning Commission agenda Workplan Item Nos. 2-4 and
6-8 to allow the public to have the opportunity to provide feedback and subsequently
return to City Council to discuss how to provide direction. Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Hall -
Absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel declared a recess at 9:22 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel reconvened the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Don Neu explained
the Master Plan amendment process in relation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 9:30 p.m.
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This Item was moved to follow Item No. 16.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-251 approving the Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20;
and
Introduction of Ordinance CS-367 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.24
regarding the Planning Commission to be consistent with Chapter 1.20 Meetings and
Chapter 2.15 Boards and Commissions. (Staff contact: Don Neu, Community & Economic
Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and introduce the Ordinance.
Interim CED Director Mike Peterson and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained his concern with cyber safety and training required if volunteers were issued city
email addresses.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel,
to include the addition of the inclusionary housing ordinance review and potentially any
revisions recommended to Council as well as the parking management plan review and
any potential revisions to Council. Minute Motion withdrawn.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, Planning Commission Chair
Luna explained a priority structure would be helpful for the commission to effectively
deliver vetted documents and prevent further delay.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, City Planner Don Neu explained the current
timeline challenges and goals with various projects.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-251; and Introduction of Ordinance CS-367. Motion carried,
unanimously (4/0).
17. REPORT ON HOW TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ADVANCE MOBILITY AND CLIMATE GOALS-Receive
an informational report on the use of transportation system management and
transportation demand management programs to advance the city's mobility and climate
goals. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works and Gary Barberio, Community Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
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Deputy City Manager of Community Services Gary Barberio and Deputy City Manager of
Public Works Paz Gomez presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk}.
Paige DeCino spoke regarding her concerns with the timeframes in the report,
recommended expanding the transportation demand management programs beyond the
largest employers, and adding safer bike lanes and public transit.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager of Public
Works Paz Gomez explained that the study is anticipated to be completed within one year
and that Council will be updated regularly via the Semi-Annual Transportation Report.
In response to Speaker Paige DeCino's comment, Deputy City Manager of Community
Services Gary Barberio explained the city's efforts to expand its transportation demand
management programs.
ACTION: Council received the report.
18. POINSETTIA LANE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS PRESENTATION -Receive an informational
presentation providing the findings of the Poinsettia Lane Traffic Analysis performed by
LSA. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works}
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Council Member Blackburn stepped down from the dais at 10:21 p.m. due to a potential conflict
of interest.
Deputy City Manager of Public Works Paz Gomez and City Traffic Engineer John Kim
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk}.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, City Traffic Engineer John Kim
explained traffic data will continue to be monitored for future modifications.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, Transportation Planner Arthur
Black of LSA, responded that Series 12 SANDAG model data was used as the city had the
data available and new model runs did not need to be coordinated with SANDAG. City
Traffic Engineer John Kim added that funding for new model runs had not been approved
in the scope of work and so they used the data they already had.
ACTION: Council received the report.
Council Member Blackburn returned to the dais at 10:35 p.m.
19. AMENDMENT TO POINSETTIA COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2019-255 approving an amendment to the Poinsettia Community Park Master Plan to
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relocate a proposed off leash dog park and add an adjacent parking lot and restroom.
(Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager Tim Selke, and Park
Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to
approve adoption of Resolution No. 2019-255. Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
20. PRESENTATION ON RESULTS OF PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT PROCESS FOR AN
OFF LEASH DOG AREA WITHIN VILLAGE H SOUTH PROPERTY -Receive a presentation on
the results of the public outreach and involvement process for a potential off leash dog
area within the Village H South property and direct staff on any next steps to be taken in
relation to this property. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction to
staff.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager Tim Selke, and Park
Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Tom Watson spoke regarding the importance of restoring the off-leash area on the property.
Melissa Furioli spoke regarding the importance of restoring the off-leash area on the
property.
Lonnie Smith spoke regarding forming an ad-hoc committee of staff and stakeholders and
suggested a modification to Option No. 3.
Submitted speaker card received; however, was not present to speak: Laura Ember.
Katherine Smoke spoke regarding the importance of restoring the off-leash area to what
existed there in the past.
Paige DeCino, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke regarding the options presented and
requested Council wait for more data before they decide on a design option.
Karen Merrill, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke regarding the lack of wildlife
movement and requested feedback from wildlife agencies to make a more informed
decision.
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Sherri Sullivan spoke regarding her concerns with the study and data presented and
requested more community outreach meetings be conducted.
Minute Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
to direct staff to work with Preserve Calavera for two months to reach a compromise on the
staff recommendation and on Option 4. Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
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 events:
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019-5:00-7:00 p.m.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Recognition Reception
Chamber of Commerce
5934 Priestly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 -7:00-9:15 a.m.
City of Carlsbad Employee Holiday Breakfast
Omni La Costa
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd.
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting 11:12 p.m.
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Barbara Engleson
City Clerk