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February 27, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager
Pam Drew, Associate Planner
pam.drew@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-4644
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agricultural
Conversion Mitigation Fee (ACMF) grant agreement for the Floral Trade
Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04), to allow the grant funding of
$162,833.53 to be used for farming improvements; and approval of a
Resolution to: 1) reduce the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and
Management Plan Program (AGP 06-12) grant award by $50,000, and 2)
authorize the ACMF Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee to solicit and
evaluate grant proposals, and to make grant funding recommendations
to the City Council.
Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory
Committee Recommendations
AGP 13-04{A)
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee
(ACMF) grant agreement for the Floral Trade Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04), to
allow the grant funding of $162,833.53 to be used for farming improvements; and approval of a
Resolution to: 1) reduce the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and Management Plan Program
(AGP 06-12) grant award by $50,000, and 2) authorize the ACMF Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory
Committee (Committee) to solicit and evaluate grant proposals, and to make grant funding
recommendations to the City Council.
Executive Summary
The Committee met on October 26, 2017 and recommended that the City Council amend the
ACMF grant agreement for the Floral Trade Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04), to allow
the grant funding of $162,833.53 to be used for physical improvements to current farming
operations.
The Committee also recommended reducing the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and
Management Plan Program award (AGP 06-12) by $50,000 and to solicit grant proposals for the
remaining funds. As of December 31, 2017, there was $152,354 available for new projects. If
Council approves reducing the AGP 06-12 award by $50,000, the amount available for new
grants will be just over $200,000. To increase the funding opportunity to more potential
grantees the Committee recommended capping awards at $50,000 per grant.
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 1 of 41
Discussion
Reallocating ACMF Funds for AGP 13-04 -Floral Trade Center Improvements
Carlsbad Ranch Company, the original grantee and a subsidiary of Carltas Company, originally
submitted its grant request (AGP 13-04) in 2013 to purchase coolers and display and supporting
equipment required for the operation of the floral wholesalers who would be located in the
proposed Floral Trade Center (now called North 40 Urban Farm). The grant was awarded in
2013; however, the grantee reports that construction of the Floral Trade Center has been
delayed for various reasons, including working on aligning the right mix of tenants to support
the costs of infrastructure and operations. Given the extended delay and uncertainty with the
proposed Floral Trade Center, the Carltas Company has requested reallocating the awarded
funds to support physical improvements to current farming operations.
The money is proposed for the following three projects: 1) installation of an automatic, sensor-
controlled irrigation network and micro-sprinklers to more effectively irrigate and reduce
overall water usage for the field crops; 2) installation of an adjustable synthetic shade covering
to reduce impacts from extreme heat for the floral crops; and 3) the acquisition of a generator
and retrofit of two coolers for cut flowers and harvest food crops to provide adequate cooler
capacity during harvest periods. See Exhibits 4 and 5 for more information on the reallocation
request and the three specific projects and associated costs.
ACMF funds are restricted to four categories of allowable uses, one of which is to fund
" ... ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture and/or aquaculture in
the city's coastal zone ... " (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.202.060(D)(2)(b). The
Committee reviewed Carltas' proposal and found that the thr:ee projects described above are
consistent with the "ancillary uses" purpose of the fund.
Reducing ACMF Funds for AGP 06-12 -Batiguitos Lagoon Monitoring and Management Plan
Program
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) originally submitted its grant request (AGP 06-12) to
the Committee in 2006 for the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and Management Plan Program.
At its June 6, 2007 meeting the Committee supported BLF's request and recommended to City
Council that BLF receive $780,589 from the Fund. At its February 19, 2008 meeting, City
Council awarded the full grant request and approved a two-part funding plan in Resolution
2008-50. The first part of the approved funding plan, totaling $74,995, was appropriated and
has been disbursed to the BLF to collect bathymetric and tidal data and implement
maintenance activities such as invasive plant removal and habitat restoration. Bathymetric and
tidal data have been completed and invasive plant removal, habitat restoration and trail
maintenance is ongoing.
The Committee met on November 29, 2016 and recommended that the City Council
appropriate $100,000 in previously awarded funds to the BLF to prepare Phase I and II of the
Batiquitos Lagoon Resiliency Plan (BLRP). The Council authorized the $100,000 to determine
potential future conditions, identify data gaps, perform data collection, and develop climate
change adaptation strategies that can address potential impacts to sensitive resources. The
Phase I and II work is anticipated to identify additional data collection needs requiring future
additional funding. The remaining unappropriated amount is $605,594. The BLF offered, and
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 2 of 41
the Committee is recommending, that the Council reduce the AGP 06-12 award by $50,000. If
approved by the City Council, the remaining unappropri~ted amount for AGP 06-12 would be
$555,594.
Directing the Committee to Solicit Grant Proposals
The Committee recommended soliciting grant proposals to use the remaining available cash in
the ACMF Fund, which is $152,354 as of December 31, 2017. If Council approves reducing the
AGP 06-12 award by $50,000, the amount available for new grants would be just over
$200,000. The Committee recommended $50,000 maximum per grant, in order to increase the
funding opportunity to more potential grantees.
The allowable uses for ACMF Fund are defined in Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
21.202.060(D)(2), as listed below:
• Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment including but not limited to
acquisition, management and/or restoration involving wildlife habitat or open space
preservation;
• Purchase and improvement of agricultural lands for continued agricultural
production, or for the provision of research activities or ancillary uses necessary for
the continued production of agriculture and/or aquaculture in the city1s coastal
zone, including but not limited to farm worker housing;
• Restoration of beaches for public use including but not limited to: local and regional
sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral beach access improvements,
trails, and other beach related improvements that enhance accessibility, and/or
public use of beaches;
• Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers.
The Committee would solicit and review grant applications in accordance with the Approved
Method of Carrying out the Committee1 s Directive ("method11
) last amended and approved by
the City Council in 2009 (see Exhibit 7).
Based on the above information, staff supports approval of the Committee1 s three
recommendations.
Fiscal Analysis
Mitigation fees are collected from developers of coastal agricultural lands that convert to urban
uses. These fees have been set aside in the Fund dedicated to providing the types of grants
Carltas Company and the BLF have been awarded during previous project
solicitation/evaluation processes. As of December 31, 2017, the available cash balance in the
Fund was $757,948. Ofthe remaining funds, $605,594 has not been appropriated, although it
has been previously awarded to the BLF. If the entire $605,594 is ultimately appropriated to
the BLF, the remaining available cash for future grants will be $152,354. If Council approves the
reducing the AGP 06-12 award by $50,000 the remaining cash balance in the ACMF Fund will be
$202,354, and the remaining unappropriated amount for AGP 06-12 will be $555,594.
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 3 of 41
Next Steps
Upon authorization of City Council, the Committee will solicit and evaluate grant proposals
according to the method described in Exhibit 7. The proposal submittal period will be for two
months, from approximately March through April 2018. Once the submittal period has ended,
staff will schedule a meeting of the Committee to review and evaluate the applications in May
and June 2018. Accordingly, staff is expected to return to Council in August 2018 with the
Committee's recommendations to encumber and grant the available funding.
Furthermore, if the City Council approves amending the ACMF grant agreement for the Floral
Trade Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04) staff will need to execute a new funding
agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney itemizing the agreed-upon uses,
milestones and timing of the release of funds.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The recommended action to reallocate funding for the two projects and soliciting grant
proposals are exempt from environmental review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061{b)(3).
This Section states that CEQA applies only to projects with the potential to have a significant
effect on the environment, which the recommended actions do not.
Public Notification
The public meeting notice for the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizens
Advisory Committee was published in the Union-Tribune on October 20, 2017 and was posted
on the city's website. An email notification to a list of those expressing interest in the
Committee meetings was also sent out. Information regarding public notifications of this item
such as mailings, public hearing notices posted in the newspaper and on the city website are
available in the Office of the City Clerk.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution -Floral Trade Center Improvements
2. City Council Resolution -Committee Recommendations
3. Draft Minutes from the October 26, 2017 Committee Meeting
4. Grant Application -GPA 13-04 -Floral Trade Center Improvements
5. Letter from Carltas Company dated October 5, 2017
6. Letter from Carltas Company dated October 26, 2017
7. ACMF Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee Proposal Solicitation Strategy and Evaluation
Criteria, amended January 20, 2009
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 4 of 41
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL
CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE (ACMF) GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE
FLORAL TRADE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (AGP 13-04), TO ALLOW
THE GRANT FUNDING OF $162,833.53 TO BE USED FOR FARMING
IMPROVEMENTS.
CASE NAME:
CASE NO.:
FLORAL TRADE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
AGP 13-04(A)
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Ranch Company, the original grantee and a subsidiary of Carltas Company,
originally submitted AGP 13-04 in 2013 to purchase coolers and display and supporting equipment
required for the operation of the floral wholesalers who will be located in the proposed Floral Trade
Center (now called North 40 Urban Farm); and
WHEREAS, the grant was awarded in 2013 in the amount of $162,833.53; however, the grantee
reports that construction of the Floral Trade Center (now called North 40 Urban Farm) has been
delayed for various reasons, including working on aligning the right mix of tenants to support the costs
of infrastructure and operations; and
WHEREAS, given the extended delay and uncertainty with the proposed Floral Trade Center,
the Carltas Company has requested in a letter dated October 5, 2017, that the awarded funds be
reallocated to support physical improvements to current farming operations, as follows: 1) installation
of an automatic, sensor-controlled irrigation network and micro-sprinklers to more effectively irrigate
and reduce overall water usage for the field crops; 2) installation of an adjustable synthetic shade
covering to reduce impacts from extreme heat for the floral crops; and 3) the acquisition of a generator
and retrofit of two coolers for cut flowers and harvest food crops to provide adequate cooler capacity
during harvest periods; and
WHEREAS, ACMF funds are restricted to four categories of allowable uses, one of which is to
fund " ... ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture and/or aquaculture in the
city's coastal zone ... " (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.202.060(D)(2)(b); and
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizen's Advisory Committee
(Committee) met on October 26, 2017 to discuss Carltas' request, found that the proposed use of the
grant is consistent with the "ancillary uses" purpose of the fund, and recommended that the City
Council authorize amendment of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee (ACMF} grant agreement
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 5 of 41
for the Floral Trade Center Improvements Project (AGP 13-04), to allow the grant funding of
$162,833.53 to be used for farming improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amendment to the Floral Trade Center
Project grant agreement AGP 13-04 to allow the grant funds to be used for farming
improvements as requested by the grantee and recommended by the Committee.
3. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute with the grantee an amended
funding agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, itemizing the agreed-
upon uses, milestones and timing of the release of funds.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 27th day of February, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
{SEAL)
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 6 of 41
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, TO REDUCE THE BATIQUITOS LAGOON MONITORING AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN PROGRAM (AGP 06-12) GRANT AWARD BY $50,000,
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ACMF AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TO SOLICIT AND EVALUATE GRANT PROPOSALS, AND TO MAKE GRANT
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
CASE NAME: AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE AD HOC
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS, the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) originally submitted its grant request (AGP
06-12} to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee (Committee)
in 2006 for the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and Management Plan Program; and
WHEREAS, at its June 6, 2007 meeting the Committee supported BLF's request and
recommended to City Council that BLF receive $780,589 from the Fund; and
WHEREAS, at its February 19, 2008 meeting, City Council awarded the full grant request and
approved a two-part funding plan in Resolution 2008-50; and
WHEREAS, the first part of the approved funding plan, totaling $74,995, was appropriated and
has been disbursed to the BLF to collect bathymetric and tidal data and implement maintenance
activities such as invasive plant removal and habitat restoration; and
WHEREAS, bathymetric and tidal data have been completed and invasive plant removal, habitat
restoration and trail maintenance is ongoing; and
WHEREAS, The Committee met on November 29, 2016 and recommended that the City Council
appropriate $100,000 in previously awarded funds to the BLF to prepare Phase I and II of the Batiquitos
Lagoon Resiliency Plan (BLRP) to determine potential future conditions, identify data gaps, perform
data collection, and develop climate change adaptation strategies that can address potential impacts
to sensitive resources; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2017, the Council authorized appropriation of $100,000 for BLRP Phase
I and Phase 11, and directed that the Committee discuss and make a recommendation regarding
disposition of the remaining funds previously awarded to AGP 06-12 ($605,594); and
WHEREAS, the Committee met on October 26, 2017 to discuss the status and disposition of AGP
06-12, and recommended reducing the previously-awarded amount by $50,000, while leaving the
remaining amount ($555,594) in place until completion of BLRP Phase I and Phase II; and
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 7 of 41
WHEREAS, the Committee also recommended soliciting grant proposals to use the remaining
available cash in the ACMF Fund, which would be approximately $202,354, inclusive of the $50,000
from the AGP 06-12 award; and
WHEREAS, to increase the funding opportunity to more potential grantees, the Committee
recommended capping awards to $50,000 per grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes to reduce the Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring and
Management Plan Program (AGP 06-12) grant award by $50,000.
3. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Committee to solicit and evaluate grant
proposals, and to make grant funding recommendations to the City Council, in
accordance with the Approved Method of Carrying out the Committee's Directive
("method") last amended and approved by the City Council in 2009.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 27th day of February, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
(SEAL)
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 8 of 41
( City of
Carlsbad
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE (ACMF)
AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The request is consistent with the original grant, as the uses are consistent with ancillary uses for
improving agricultural operations. The opportunity to reallocate the funds would have economic and
long term sustainability benefits, with immediate impacts now to their survival as a farming operation.
Mr. Calkins stated that there is a need to update the Floral Trade Center project's foundation blocks;
the originally applied for improvements will still be built, but thqse improvements need to occur at
different phases.
Committee Member Siekmann questioned Mr. Calkins regarding the money being moved towards the
flower fields, though the original grant was for the FloraLTrade Center project, which has been left
out of current request for reallocation.
Mr. Calkins responded that he will be going before the Planning Comml.ssion soon to make sure the
proposed uses at the Floral Trade Center are consistent with the zoning onJhe parcel. Mr. Calkins
expects the building plans for the Floral Trade CenterJn lat.e spring 2018, cohstruction in early fall,
and opening in early 2019.
Committee Members Flock and Siekmanri'questioned howreaHocating the money will help the floral
industry that will be located at the Floral Tu1de Center. Mr. Calkintr,~sponded that food crops are the
basis of this project, and the.n,oney used iriJhe three.areas he requested would directly improve the
agriculture needs and be(mb}~su.stainable in.the longiun. ivlr 1 ~al kins stated that he is committed to
the Floral Trade Centet' project/and the requestforttie reallocation of funds is to balance the use of
funds to move the Flotal Trade Center projecfforward and sustain and improve floral operation to
the overall benefit of 1:He.floral).:>usinesses. Mf. Calkins agrees that, if reallocation is approved by
ACMF, the'projectplans will befoore detailed for the City Council's review and determination .
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ACTION: Chairpersdnlarso~~oyed to rec6~men~ approval of the reallocation of $162,833.53 in
grant fund~ ap',:,rovelforthe Floral Trade Center for use on the flower fields operation
·• .... ·. with the stipulaHqn that Mr:Calkins provide additional information to the City Council on
the.status of the proposed Floral Trade Center including the project timetable, viability
and floral distributors and users. The motion was seconded by Committee Member
Siekmarn1and carried with the following vote:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Chairperson Eric Larson; Committee Members Ken Alfrey, Carolyn Alkire,
···· Brian Flock, Scott Greenfield, Kerry Siekmann and Patrice Smerdu.
None
None
None
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 11 of 41
If
(_ City of
Carlsbad
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE (ACMF)
AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
7. Update on the Batiquitos Lagoon Resiliency Plan (BLRP) from Fred Sandquist, President of the
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (AGP 06-12).
Fred Sandquist reported that the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) is moving forward with the use
of the $50,000 of the $100,000 that was appropriated recently. J>hase 1 was started last week with a
stakeholders meeting to inform them of the project and to rai~e interest in the importance of the
project. Phase 2 is ongoing to gather data and completea .. gap analysis. Phase 3 and 4 will need
additional funds, but at this time he does not know the exact~mount until the data collection is
completed. He requested that the Committee leavfthe awarded, butunappropriated amount, in the
AGP 06-12 account until it can be determinedhow much additional funding will be needed to
complete the BLRP. He expects that the baseiirii data will be collected bythe fall of 2018 with the
final plan completed in the fall of 2019 or spring of2020. The B~RP, which willaddress climate change,
will be included in the Department of Fish and Wildlife's rn~nagement and ·111onitoring plan upon
completion.
8. Receive Report on Available Fund Balance and.Consider Recdmmending that City Council Direct Staff
to Solicit Grant Applications for the Corrimitteis.~eview.
' . .
Currently, there is $148,000 in grant monies not yJtawc1rded t6 recjpients. Committee Member
Flock is in favo.rqf offering m~ltiple grant~. Chc1irpersonLc1rson'states grant requests are often
too high and suggests the Conrnnittee considerca.pping the grants at $50,000 to keep them small
to allow more categories of grants to be fu
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11ded.
'" a'
Mr. Sandquist stated thath~is IAlilHnlfohav~ $50,0oqreallocated from his Lagoon Foundation's grant
(AGP 06ii) fothe $1:48,000 uh-c1Warded monJes to brjng the available grant funds close to $200,000.
ACTION: Chairper;bn;·1arsori<rnpved tof:~21mmend that the City Council: 1) reallocate
$162,833.53 irr gr,ant funclsfrom AGP 13-04; 2) direct staff to solicit grant applications for
the Committee'sr,eview witha$50,000 cap on grants; and 3) reallocate $50,000 in grant
funds from AGP 06-12 to the un-awarded monies. The motion was seconded by
Comn,ittee Memb~rSiekmann and carried with the following vote:
AVES: Fhajr'person Eric Larson; Committee Members Ken Alfrey, Carolyn Alkire,
·:/Brian Flock, Scott Greenfield, Kerry Siekmann and Patrice Smerdu.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. Adjourn: Chairperson Larson adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 12 of 41
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CICARLSBAD<t
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE (ACMF) PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
This application and all supporting documents must be received no later than 5 p.m . on May 24, 2013
Submit to:
City of Carlsbad
Community & Economic Development Department
Attn: Kevin Pointer, Associate Planner
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Project Number: Project No.: AGP 13-04
-----Project Name: Floral Trade Center
Improvements
ProjectName: ______ Date Received: 5/23/13
Submittal Formatting Requirements
All submittals must be typed on 8 Yr x 11 sized paper (drawing exhibits may be larger}, and
applicants must provide twelve (12) full sets of all documents submitted. In addition to the
materials required below, applicants must also provide a one-page summary of the proposed
project. All documents submitted become the property of the City of Carlsbad. In addition to the
written application, project proponents may be asked to make a presentation to the Committee.
Please complete the following application using the guidance provided on the "Application
lnstructions11 sheet. Applicants may attach additional pages, subject to the "Submittal Formatting
Requirements,11 above.
Name of Applicant: Carlsbad Ranch Company, L.P.
Address: 5600 A venida Encinas Suite # 100
Phone: { 760) -11L-..;;:5...;;.6..::;..;00=----
Contact 1) Christopher Calkins
name
Contact 2) Lizbeth Ecke
Email: ccc(@carltas.com
(760) 431-5600 Xl 12
phone
(760) 431-5600 Xl 13
name phone
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to provide a Federal Tax ID Number or Social
Security Number before any grant funds are released.
Total Amount of Grant Request: $ 250,000.00
Application must be for a minimum of $2,500.00.
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Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 22 of 41
I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Projects MUST implement one of the four categories below to be eligible for a grant from the
ACMF fund. Please contact Associate Planner Kevin Pointer at the City of Carlsbad (760-602-
4620 or kevin .pointer@carlsbadca .gov) for further information.
Please indicate which of the following four categories the proposed project would implement:
a) Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment including but
not limited to acquisition, management and/or restoration involving
wildlife habitat or open space Preservation;
b) Purchase and improvement of agricultural lands for continued
agricultural production, or for the provision of research activities or
ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture
and/or aquaculture in the city's coastal zone, including, but not
limited to, farm worker housing;
c) Restoration of beaches for public use including, but not limited to
local and regional sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral
beach access improvements, trails, and other beach-related
improvements that enhance accessibility, and/or public use of
beaches;
d) Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE, AND BENEFITS
Yes
t]J
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(iii
No
D :·
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t D ·
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1. Describe the proposed project. The description should a) provide sufficient detail for a
clear understanding of the proposed project; b) include clear intended outcomes of the project;
and, c) specifically address how the project satisfies the eligibility requirement(s ). (Please
attach separately; maximum 3 typed 8 Xx 11 pages plus drawings)
See Attached
2. How will the project benefit the citizens of Carlsbad?-------------
See Attached
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Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 23 of 41
Ill. PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING
3. What permits/approvals (federal, state, local, other) will the project require? ___ _
CUP. CDP. Grading. Building and Occupancy Permits
4. What is the time line for implementation of the project? See Attached ~~~~~------
5. How will the project be implemented? Identify specific milestones that would be used
to measure progress of project implementation and who will be responsible for
implementation ..... S .... e ..... e ..... A ..... tt ....... a ..... c ___ h ___ ed~-----------------------
IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Individual applicants, please complete items 6 and 10 in this section (Section IV).
Organization/ Agency applicants, please complete all items in this section.
6. This applicant is a (an):
[]~ Individual Cf Organization (Non-Profit) ~-Organization (For Profit)
7.
(J Public Agency (State/Local) []. Other --------------
a. Years in Business: ... 2 ... 0 __________ Carlsbad Ranch Company, L.P. ("CRC") has no
b. Number of Employees: employees but acquires its service from its parent
c. Number of Volunteers: Carltas Company (16 employees) and its affiliate
CB Ranch Enterprises (The Flower Fields®).
NOTE: If the applicant is an organization/agency an organizational chart is also required
for submittal.
8. Names of Officers and Board of Directors: (General Partner -Carltas Company)
Name: Title:
Christopher C . Calkins President
James R. Bornemann Vice President I CFO
Lizbeth A. Ecke Director I Secretary
Paul Ecke III Director I Assistant Treasurer
Sara Ecke May Director
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Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 25 of 41
ACMFP 2013 Grant Request
Carlsbad Ranch -Tillian Row
Floral Trade Center Improvements
Ill. Project Feasibility and Timing
4. Timeline
Complete Discretionary Approval (CUP/SOP)
Engineering, final design, Leasing
Construction Permit-Work commences on Tenant Improvements
Funding (30 days prior to construction)
Work Complete-Tenants in Occupancy
5. Project Implementation
8/1/13-10/1/13
8/1/13-12/31/14
9/15/14-11/15/14
8/15/14-10/15/14
2/14/15
Concurrent with final design and permitting, the CRC will negotiate leases for floral tenants in the new
facility. The grant funds will be allocated among the prospective tenants to provide a base for
determining rent and cost for occupancy in business by business discussions. The grant funds will be
applied as spaces are completed and readied for occupancy. With the grant funds support the proposed
improvements can be assured of maximum energy efficiency and reduced operating costs as well as
consistency in appearance and quality.
CRC will be responsible for assuring acquisition and installation of the facilities supported by the grant.
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 26 of 41
9. What is the purpose or mission of your agency/organization? Within an overall mission to
hold and operate the Carlsbad Ranch property the mission of CRC for its a~cultural lands is as follows:
• To create an economically sustainable ag1icultural operation consistent with the standards.
vision, and policies of the Citv of Carlsbad
• To sup_port and enhance the continued viabilitv of floral production and distribution from
the Carlsbad Ranch.
10. Describe applicant's experience in the project area. Through its affiliate CB Ranch Enterprises
(The Flower Fields®) CRC has created and successfully operated an integrated visitor serving and floral
production and distribution business for more than 20 years, including all supporting infrastructure.
In addition through an affiliate and CRC converted an abandoned circuit board plant and operated the
San Diego International Floral Trade Center for 14 years. Finally, through its parent, CRC was
responsible for planning and developing the entire Carlsbad Ranch of which the project site is a part.
V. FINANCIAL RESOURCES/BUDGET
All applicants must attach a budget and a proposed funding schedule for the proposed
project. After a grant has been awarded and prior to distribution of grant funds, the financial
condition of an agency/organization will be evaluated through submittal of either an audited
financial statement {encouraged/preferred); a reviewed financial statement; an IRS-990 tax
return; or other evidence of financial condition as agreed upon by the city. All applicants are
encouraged, but not required, to submit this documentation at the time of application
submittal.
11. If other resources/funding will be used, please describe all funding you have already
secured or anticipate securing for the proposed project, and identify the amount, type, status,
and source(s) of all such funds. Please indicate if no other resources/funding will be used.
The proposed grant will be matched by funds from applicant and commercial lenders. All overhead,
design, engineering and other expenses associated with provision of the facilities for the floral
tenants will be provided by applicant from its resources or commercial lending sources.
12. Describe any previous city funding requested or received (for any project) in the past
five years. _N ......... o-ne __ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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VI. GENERAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION
13. Is there anything else you wish to make the Committee and City Council aware of
regarding yourself, your organization, or your proposed project? Carlsbad has had a unique position
as the onlv location south of Los Angeles with a major floral distribution center and market. However,
because of the physical characteristics of the existing location and its zoning it is not accessible to
the public generally unlike the Los Angeles Flower Market and the San Francisco Flower Market.
Encouraging the location in efficient facilities with reduced energy requirements will be a major
inducement to continuation of a floral center for all of Southern California in Carlsbad.
VII. DISCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATION
Disclosures:
These grants may be used in combination with funding from other sources or may be used for
projects for which other funds are not available. Project proponents must submit a written
application. Project proponents may also be asked to make a presentation to the Committee.
The Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee will review project proposals and will
recommend to the City Council those projects selected for funding. Final approval of funding
will require City Council approval. This grant opportunity may or may not be available annually
or after the first year, depending upon the number of meritorious proposals, the amount of
funds available, and the amount of funds ultimately awarded by City Council. Projects
approved for funding in the first year have no expressed or implied guarantee for future
funding. The full amount of the available funds may not be disbursed if there are not sufficient
meritorious applications. These grants will not be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis but
will be considered according to specific criteria. Any project that is awarded funds will be
required to meet agreed-upon milestones. Failure to satisfy the agreed-upon milestones will
result in project reconsideration and possible cessation of funding. All documents submitted
become the property of the City of Carlsbad.
I/we understand the information above:
Yes [xi No D
Reporting Requirements:
Grant recipients will be required to file with the City a report on how the funds were spent
annually, or when funds are spent, or at other agreed upon intervals (e.g., upon achievement of
a milestone), whichever comes first. Proof of project expenses (i.e., receipts) are required to be
held for at least two years (or longer if so specified in the Grant Funding Agreement), during
which time the City reserves the right to audit the records.
I/we agree to adhere to the funding and reporting requirements described above:
Yes[xl NoO
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Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 28 of 41
ACMFP 2013 Grant Request
Carlsbad Ranch -Tillian Row
Carlsbad Ranch Company Organizational Chart
Owned by Carltas
Company Carlsbad Ranch
Company
President
Christopher C.
Calkins
Carlsbad Ranch
Restaurant
Company , LLC
L ot3
Carlsbad Ranch
Vice-President
Lizbeth A. Ecke
CFO
JamesR.
Bornemann
Mellano and
Company
Farming
Carltas Staff
Management
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 30 of 41
ACMFP 2013 Grant Request
Carlsbad Ranch-Tillian Row
Floral Trade Center Improvements
V. Financial Resources/Budget
{a) Budget
Total cost (see attached White Construction proposal)
Grant Support
CRC Resources (including commercial financing)
(b) Funding Schedule
Funding (30 days prior to start of construction)
{C) Financial Statements-(attached)
$818,143
$250,000
$568,000
$250,000 8/15/14-10/15/14
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 31 of 41
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CONSTRUCTION
Carlsbad Ranch Company
5600 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad CA 92008
Prepared By: Dave Sarto
Date: 05/08/2013
Project: CRC FMP Budget
Attention: Christopher Calkins
Cannon Rd. & Car Country Dr.
Carlsbad CA 92008
Project Number: 8650
CSICODE
1035.000
11420.000
15300.000
15400.000
DESCRIPTION
* Coolers & Assoc. Work *
General Conditions
Supervision for 1 month part-time
Project Management
TOTALS
5,900.00
Temp Facilities; Qob site trailer, toilets, hand wash, power, water, labor, dumpsters, signage)
Walk-in Coolers 560,000.00
18ea. Walk in Cooler-We will provide and install 20x24x10 walk in coolers with refrigeration
system capable of 35°. These coolers are priced without any specific temperature or humidity
requirements. The coolers are priced to be installed as shown on page A-5, though we highly
recommend putting the condensing unit outdoors.
Excluded: Electrical, condensate receptor, framing and building penetrations
Fire Sprinklers -Wet & Dry for Coolers 25,200.00
* Scope of Work;
Provide design, permits, fees, material, tools, lift equipment and labor to install Dry pendent
sprinklers (no water) to be installed in 18ea. coolers (below 40 degrees).
Sprinkler Systems will meet NFPA #13 and the Carlsbad Fire Dept requirements. Approx
coverage is 100 sf. per dry pendent head.
* Add/Deduct; Increase or decrease the quantity of 20'x24' coolers at a cost of$ 1.400ea. actual
number of coolers to be determined before the start of fire design.
Plumbing
* PROVIDE AND/OR INSTALL (General);
Trenching I backfill as needed
Schedule 40 ABS I D\MI waste and vent piping above & below grade
Type "L" copper water piping
Type "M" copper condensate piping
26,560.00
2540 Gateway Rd I Carlsbad, CA 92009 I P: 760.931.1130 I Lie. #452513 I whiteconstructioninc.com
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05/08/2013.
Page# 2
CONSTRUCTION continued
CSI CODE DESCRIPTION TOTALS
16000.000
1630.000
17001.000
17002.000
MEP EXCLUSIONS:
Schedule 40 steel gas piping
* Cooler &Assoc. Work (Specific);
16ea. Floor sinks
16ea. Insulated condensate line for cooler fan coils
Electrical -Building Lights/Switch GearffelCo
* Summary;
155,000.00
18ea. Tenant space for cooler HVAC power and convenience outlet$ 155,000 ($ 8,600/ea.
space)
* Materials & Work to Include;
18EA. WP GFI 15A 120V PLUG AT COOLER EQUIP PAD
18EA. COOLER FAN COIL UNIT 3PH 20A 208V (FBO)
18EA. COOLER CONDENSING UNIT 3PH 20A 208V (FBO)
18EA. LOW VOLTAGE 5 WIRE INTERLOCK -CONDENSING-FANCOILS
18EA. SINGLE POLE PILOT SWITCH FOR COOLER LTG
108EA. COOLER LIGHTING 4FT 2 LMP 120V FLOURS VAPOR PROOF (6 PER UNIT)
18EA. COOLER J-BOX & CONDUIT FORT-STAT
* Notes:
AVERAGE COOLER ELECTRICAL COST-BASE BID INCLUDES 18EA. = $3,072 EA.
AVERAGE COOLER ELECTRICAL FEED & PANEL FEED-BASE BID INCLUDES 18EA. = $
5,494.00 EA.
Periodic & Final Cleaning 2,500.00
Liability Insurance 1% 7,752.00
Contractors Fee 4.5% 35,231.00
Bid Total: 818,143.00
Permit fees, space planning fees, engineering fees, special inspections, bonds, off-hour labor, temporary power, utility
company fees, fire alarm/security systems and wiring, union labor, phone/data systems and wiring, x-ray of concrete,
any work to existing equipment/devices, work caused by unforeseen conditions, ADAff-24 upgrades if required, code
compliance upgrades if required, and any work not specifically stated above.
Fees to any Agencies
Engineering Stamp for Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC
Plotting
Reprographic expenses
2540 Gateway Rd I Carlsbad, CA 92009 I P: 760.931.1130 I Lie. #452513 I whiteconstructioninc.com
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 33 of 41
The specific programs and the amount allocable to each are as follows:
1. Water Management for production. The costs and scarcity of water is a major challenge to the
continued field production. We propose funding to reduce water usage by 15-20% by installing
an automatic, sensor-controlled irrigation network based on Decagon Devices, Inc., PlantPoint
Technology, along with a significant savings in labor now required for our manual irrigation
system ( project cost-$58,000) As a second part of this program we propose to install micro-
sprinklers that will more effectively irrigate and reduce overall usage. The sprinklers required for
initial installation for 40 acres will require funding for approximately $36,000 in materials.
2. Heat Impact management. Production of an early floral crop (produced for sale in the fall) with
planting in early summer is crucial to the economic value of the crop, and its advantage from
our location. However extreme heat often encountered for 1-3 weeks from mid-August to Mid-
September have repeatedly prevented production success. We have tested a system utilizing an
adjustable shade covering using AG70 ( a woven synthetic) as a means of mitigating the impact.
We propose to install a system for 10 acres of production that will have an adjustable shade
structure. (project cost-$25,000)
3. Cooler for cut flowers and harvested food crops. We have had limited facilities to store cut
flowers and harvested food crops, with a concomitant impact on inventory which we can deliver
for sale. We propose to refit 2 containers and acquire a generator which will provide for
adequate cooler capacity during harvest periods. (project estimated cost-$50,000)
The aggregate for these projects ($169,000) exceeds the original grant, and additional costs for labor are
not included. However as with the earlier grant (which was less than the full project cost) we propose to
fund any costs above the grant award.
All projects will be completed by June 30, 2018.
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 35 of 41
EXHIBIT 7
CITY OF CARLSBAD
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE
AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PROPOSAL SOLICITATION STRATEGY
Objective:
To ensure that availability of grant funds is known throughout the community and among those
organizations and individuals who might wish to apply.
Methods may include:
• Editorial Boards
• Press Releases
• Solicit feature coverage in newspapers
• OpEd (i.e., a letter from the Mayor on behalf of the City Council)
• Posters in public facilities ( e.g., libraries; City Hall; Faraday building; other?)
• Posting on City's web page with grant program info and staff contact info
o Electronic links to informational flyer; press release and dedicated webpage.
o Electronic distribution via electronic subscription service
o Electronic distribution via City E-News
• Mailings to those known to be interested
o List of individuals with potential interest (list must be updated)
o List of organizations with potential interest (list must be updated)
o Other public agencies
o Downtown Merchants Assn.
o Chamber of Commerce
o Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Newspaper advertisements
o North County Times
o Union-Tribune -North County edition
o Coast News
o Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
• Other?
• Insert notification in water bills
Factors to Consider
• Time constraints
• Budget/Costs
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 37 of 41
CITY OF CARLSBAD
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE
AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PROPOSAL CONSIDERATION & PROCESS SUMMARY
PROPOSALS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONSIDER
• Projects (i.e., not on-going programs)
• Projects which have not been completed by the date that City Council approves the
Committee's procedures and application consideration process (i.e., no reimbursement
for previously completed projects)
• Proposals from all types of organizations and individuals
• Grants -outright and/or matching-but not loans
• Requests for a minimum of $2,500.00 (nothing less than $2,500.00)
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The Committee will promote the equitable distribution of the grant funds available by ensuring
that all potential applicants have a fair and equal opportunity to apply for the funds. This does
not mean that the total funds available will be divided equally among the four categories of
eligible projects. However, the Committee intends to award funds to projects in each of the four
categories if at all possible.
DRAW DOWN OF FUNDS
The Committee will not specifically "hold back" funds for future awards, nor will it target a
specific amount of funds to be spent in the first year. The Committee will draw down funds
based solely upon the merit of the projects proposed. All project proposals will be evaluated on
their own merits and funds will be spent as merited by proposed projects. The Committee
believes that sufficient eligible and meritorious project proposals will be received to justify
expenditure of all available funds before the Committee sunsets (four years from August 2,
2005), if not sooner.
PROCESS
• Proposal review: paper process and possible presentation opportunities (at request of
Committee)
• Establish City staff contact(s) for applicant info/assistance and application form
• Opportunity for applicants' feedback on process, forms, etc.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Applications must implement the Charge of the Committee (i.e. involve one of the four eligible
types of uses) in order to be eligible for funding. Should there be disagreement regarding
whether a proposal is eligible for funding (i.e., whether the project implements one of the four
categories of projects), the Committee will first seek consensus and, if that fails, will vote on the
matter.
Rev: 1/20/09
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 38 of 41
CITY OF CARLSBAD
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE
AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
Project Criteria
• Extent to which proposal fulfills eligibility category
• Line-of-sight relationship with concrete outcome(s)
• Benefit to Carlsbad residents
• Honors the history of Carlsbad
• Employs creativity (of project or process)
• Multiple or long-lasting or wide-spread benefits
Project Feasibility and Planning Criteria
• Feasibility of project achievement (i.e., Can project be accomplished?)
o Can permits/approvals be obtained?
• Implementation plan
o Measurable milestones/Identification of tracking measures
o Reasonable time frame
o Responsible parties identified
Applicant Criteria
• Ability of project applicant to do what is proposed
o Applicant's experience implementing other projects
o Applicant's previous experience obtaining and using funding (for other projects)
Financial Resources/Budget Criteria
• Fiscal resources to do what is proposed
o Project budget
o How requested funding will be used
o Other/Additional funding already secured for project (if any)
o Other potential funding sources for project (potential matching funds)
o Applicant's experience obtaining and using funding (for this project)
o Financial condition of organization (if applicable). After a grant has been awarded and
prior to distribution of grant funds, the financial condition of an agency/organization shall
be evaluated through submittal of either an audited financial statement
(encouraged/preferred); a reviewed financial statement; or, an IRS-990 tax return. Note:
applicants are encouraged to submit documentation of their financial condition at the time
of grant application submittal if possible.
Proposal Evaluation Form
• The Committee's use of a quantitative Proposal Evaluation Form during the proposal evaluation
process shall serve as a tool/method to evaluate individual merits of projects; however, the
individual project scores (generated through use of the form) alone are not intended to guarantee
or preclude the Committee's decision to recommend funding of specific grant requests.
Rev: 1/20/09
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 39 of 41
REV: 09-30-2017 -Balanced with IFAS
Agenda Bill No.
18,898
Applican t
Buena Vista Audubon Society
Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation
CB Ranch Enterprises
CB Ranch Enterprises
CB Ranch Enterprises
CB Ranch Enterprises
CB Ranch Enterprises
SAN DAG
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
19,327
Applicant
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Batiq uitos Lagoon Founda t ion
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
Catholic Charities
20,003
Applicant
CB Ranch
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
Batiquitos Lagoo n Foundation
Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
California State Parks
Buena Vista Audubon Society
Buena Vista Audubon Society
21,368
Applicant
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
CB Ranch Company, LP
CB Ranch Com pany, LP
CB Ranch Company, LP
Buena Vista Audubon Society
ACMF Fund: Grant Awards for Project Implementation
As of:12/31/2017
Total Funding
Fundi ng Approved Awarded Funding
Resolution Date Project No. Awarded for Disbursement/ Rema ining t o be
App ropr ia t ion Dis bursed
2007-029 02/13/2007 $2,609,560.00 $2,609,560.00 $58,000.00
Proposal Name
Audubon Nature Center AGP 06-02 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $0.00
Bunea Vista Lagoon Boardwalk AGP 06-04 $164,000 .00 $164 ,000.00 $58,000.00
Cymbid i um Project AGP 06-05 $316,500.00 $316,500 .00 $0.00
Multi-use Barn AGP 06-06 $233,000 .00 $233,000.00 $0.00
Permeable Paving Project AGP 06-07 $297,000.00 $297,000.00 $0 .00
Drainage Project AGP 06-08 $230,000.00 $230,000.00 $0 .00
Soil Amendment Project AGP 06-09 $84,000.00 $84,000 .00 $0 .00
Carlsbad Beach Nourishment AGP 06-10 $884,060.00 $884,060.00 $0.00
Discovery Center Improvements AGP 06-15 $ 386,000.00 $ 386,000.00 $ -
2008-050 02/19/2008 $3,267,071.00 $2,661,477.00 $688,594.00
Proposal Name
BLF Nature Center Improvements AGP 06-03 $180,732.00 $180,732.00 $0.00
Bat Lagoo n Mon'g/Mgmt Plan AGP 06-12 $780,589 .00 $174,995.00 $688,594 .00
AH Lagoon Tra i ls AGP 06-13 $ 305 ,750.00 $ 305,750 .00 $ -
La Posada Farmworker Housing AGP 06-16 $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $0 .00
2009-260 10/20/2009 $922,822.00 $922,822.00 $113,818.00
Proposal Name
Carlsbad Flower Fields Enhanced Acceess
AGP 09-01 $188,107.00 $188,107.00 $75,000 .00
Aquaculture Enhancem.ent AGP 09-02 $249,313.00 $249,313.00 $0 .00
Batiquitos Lagoon North Shore Trail AGP 09 -03 $98,572.00 $98,5 72.00 $38,8 18.00
Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center Interior
Improvements AGP 09-09 $52,000 .00 $52,000 .00 $0.00
Coastal Bluff Resorat ion -Tamarack and Frazee
$234,830.00 $234,830 .00 $0.00 AGP 09-10
BV Creek Watershed Information MGT System AGP 09-11 $50,000.00 $50,000 .00 $0.00
BVA Nature Center Improvements AGP 09-12 $50,000 .00 $50,000.00 $0.00
2013-230 09/10/2013 $1,127,608.53 $1,127,608 .53 $217,833.53
Proposal Name
Nature Center Improvements Augmentation AGP 13-01 $49,542.00 $49,542 .00 $0.00
Lagoon Ecolog ical Reserve N. Shore Phase 2 AGP-13-02 $20,733 .00 $20,733.00 $0 .00
Orchard , Fie lds and Fl ora l Trade Center Access AGP 13-03 $600,000.00 $600,000.00 $0 .00
Floral Trade Center Improvements AGP 13-04 $162,833.53 $162 ,833.53 $162,833 .53
Orchards and Fie ld Crop Installation and Dev AGP 13-05 $271,000.00 $271 ,000.00 $55,000 .00
Kiosk Refurbishment and Interpretive Signage Install AGP 13-06 $23,500.00 $23,500.00 $0.00
TOTALS: $7,927,061.53 $7,321,467.53 $1,078,245.53
Open Projects
Awarded Fund ing Approp r iated Funding
Remaining to be Disbursed to-Date Rema ining to be Disbursed
Ap pro pr iated
$0.00 $2,551,560.00 $58,000.00
$0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $106,000.00 $58,000.00
$0.00 $316,500.00 $0.00
$0.00 $233,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $297,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $230,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $84,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $884,060.00 $0.00
$ -$ 386,000.00 $ -
$605,594.00 $2,578,477.00 $83,000.00
$0.00 $180,732.00 $0.00
$605,594.00 $91,995.00 $83,000 .00
$ -$ 305,750 .00 $ -
$0.00 $2,000,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $884,004.00 $38,818.00
$0.00 $188,107 .00 $0 .00
$0 .00 $249,313.00 $0 .00
$0 .00 $59,754.00 $38,818 .00
$0.00 $52,000.00 $0 .00
$0.00 $234,830 .00 $0.00
$0 .00 $50,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00
$0.00 $909,775.00 $217,833.53
,_
$0.00 $49,542.00 $0 .00
$0 .00 $20,733.00 $0.00
$0 .00 $600,000.00 $0 .00
$0 .00 $0 .00 $162 ,833.53
$0.00 $216,000 .00 $55,000 .00
$0.00 $23,500.00 $0.00
$605,594.00 $6,923,816.00 $397,651.53
JAdministrative fee 2,946.00J $400,597.53
Feb. 27, 2018 Item #5 Page 41 of 41
Pam Drew, Associate Planner
February 27, 2018
Agricultural Conversion Mitigation
Fee Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory
Committee Recommendations
Committee Recommendations
On October 26, 2017,the Agricultural Conversion
Mitigation Fee Ad Hoc Citizen’s Advisory Committee
(Committee)met and had three specific
recommends for the City Council.
AGP 13-04 –Floral Trade
Center Improvements
•Carltas Company was g ranted $162,833.53 in
2013 for the Floral Trade Center Project.
•Purchase coolers and display and supporting
equipment for the floral wholesalers.
•Construction of the Floral Trade Center has been
delayed for various reasons.
•Carltas Company has requested reallocating the
funds for current farming operations.
AGP 13-04 –Floral Trade
Center Improvements (Cont.)
•Installation of an automatic,sensory controlled
irrigation network and micro -sprinklers.
•Installation of an adjustable synthetic shade
covering to reduce impacts from extreme heat
for floral crops .
•Acquisition of a generator and retrofit of two
coolers for cut flowers and harvested food crops .
AGP 06-12 –Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring
and Management Plan Program
•In 2007 the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation was awarded
$780,589 in grant funding.
•Only $74,995 was appropriated to collect data and
maintenance and restoration of trails and habit.
•In 2017 $100,000 was appropriated to identify data gaps,
develop climate change adaptation strategies,data
collection and determine potential future conditions.
AGP 06-12 –Batiquitos Lagoon Monitoring
and Management Plan Program (Cont.)
•Remaining unappropriated fund is $605,594.
•The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation President,
Fred Sandquist,offered to reduce the AGP 06-
12 award by $50,000.
•The $50,000 would be available for new
grants.
Solicit Grant Proposals
•Grant proposals were solicited in 2006,2009
and 2013 with almost $8 million in total
funding awarded.
•As of 12/31/17 the remaining available cash in
the fund is $152,354.
Solicit Grant Proposals (Cont.)
•If Council approves reducing the AGP 06-12
award by $50,000,amount available would be
just over $200,000.
•The Committee recommended $50,000
maximum per grant in order to increase the
funding opportunity to more potential
grantees.
Allowable uses for Grant Funds
•Restoration,acquisition and/or management
of coastal and lagoon environments.
•Purchase,improvements,research and/or
ancillary uses of agricultural lands for
continued agricultural production.
Allowable uses for Grant Funds (Cont.)
•Restoration of beaches including sand
replenishment, beach access improvements,
trails, and other beach related improvements.
•Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon
nature centers.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to theAgricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee (ACMF)grantagreementfortheFloralTradeCenterImprovementsProject(AGP 13-04),to allow the grant funding of$162,833.53 to be used for farming improvements; andapprovalofaResolutionto: 1) reduce the BatiquitosLagoon Monitoring and Management Plan Program (AGP06-12)grant award by $50,000, and 2) authorize theACMFAdHocCitizens Advisory Committee to solicit andevaluategrantproposals, and to make grant fundingrecommendationstotheCity Council.