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MEETING OF:CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
(Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING:Tuesday, June 14, 2016
TIME OF MEETING:6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:City Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad,CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER:6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard
INVOCATION:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT:Mayor Hall announced that due to technical difficulties, there would not be
any microphone functionality during this meeting.He apologized for the inconvenience.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:No reportable action.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 31, 2016.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Library and Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto introduced Trudy Thompson of the Carlsbad
Friends of the Arts.Council expressed their appreciation for the $25,000 donation from the
Carlsbad Friends of the Arts in support of the 2016 TGIF Concerts in the Park.
Council Member Blackburn presented a proclamation in recognition of Carlsbad Historic
Preservation Month June 2016 to Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson.
Deputy Library Director Suzanne Smithson gave an overview of the art contest and introduced
the names of the 3rd grade award recipients from the eight participating schools.
RECESS:
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 6:23 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 6:32 p.m. with all Council Members present.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood,seconded by Council Member Schumacher,to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1 through 9.Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1.AB #22,307 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-103 accepting a cash donation of $25,000 from
the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts in support of the FY 2016-17 Cultural Arts Office programs
and the 2016 TGIF Concerts in the Parks, and authorizing the Administrative Services Director
to appropriate the funds.
2.AB #22,308 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-104 initiating the proceedings, approving the
Preliminary Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and setting the Public Hearing for July
12,2016 for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District
No.1.
3.AB #22,309 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-105 initiating the proceedings, approving the
Preliminary Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and setting the Public Hearing for July
12,2016 for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District
No. 2.
4.AB #22,310 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-106 consenting to the inclusion of properties
within the City of Carlsbad to participate in the California Municipal Finance Authority
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)Program.
5.AB #22,311 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-107 authorizing an agreement with Griffin
Structures,Inc.for an amount not to exceed $522,500 for construction management and
inspection services for Pine Avenue Community Park Community Center and Gardens Project,
Project No. 4603.
6.AB #22,312 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-108 accepting the construction of the North
Batiquitos Lift Station Pump Replacement as complete and directing the City Clerk to record
a Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with state law and city ordinances,
Project No. 5517.
7.AB #22,313 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-109 authorizing the renewal of the City's
excess workers' compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation with the
premium in the amount of $185,792.
8.AB #22,314 —Approval of Resolution No. 2016-110 authorizing the City Manager to execute
the necessary agreement and forms for the purpose of receiving $14,248 in grant funding
from the Fiscal Year 2015 Urban Area Security Initiative Program to enhance training
opportunities for the Carlsbad Fire and Police Departments.
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9.AB #22,315 —Approval of Resolution No.2016-111 calling and giving notice of a General
Municipal Election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, November 8,2016 for the
purpose of electing two municipal officers and submitting a ballot measure entitled "Do the
voters of the City of Carlsbad approve spending existing city funds from various sources,
including the General Fund, in an amount to exceed $1 million to construct a replacement for
Fire Station 2 located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Arenal Road for an estimated
cost range of $7 million up to $10.5 million?" to the qualified voters of Carlsbad; and
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-112 requesting the Board of Supervisors of County of San
Diego consolidate the General Municipal Election with the statewide election to be held
Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-113 approving regulations for candidates for elective office
pertaining to candidates'statements submitted to the voters at the General Municipal
Election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and
Approval of Resolution No.2016-114 directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis,not to exceed 500 words, relating to the ballot measure question entitled "Do the
voters of the City of Carlsbad approve spending existing city funds from various sources,
including the General Fund, in an amount to exceed $1 million to construct a replacementfor
Fire Station 2 located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Arenal Roadfor an estimated
cost range of $7 million up to $10.5 million?"; and
Approval of Resolution No. 2016-115 authorizing members of the City Council to file a written
argument, not to exceed 300 words,in support of the ballot measure; and
Approval of Resolution No.2016-116 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments not to
exceed 250 words.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
10. AB #22,316 —Consider adoption of Ordinance No.CS-297 approving an amendment to the
Robertson Ranch Master Plan, MP 02-03(H) for property generally located southeast of the
intersection of Cannon Road and Wind Trail Way, within the Robertson Ranch Master Plan,
Planning Areas 22 and 23G, in Local Facilities Management Zone 14.Case Name:Cannon
Road Senior Housing.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wood,seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No.CS-297. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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11. AB #22,317 —Consider adoption of Ordinance No.CS-298 approving an amendment to the
Occidental-Jewitt Specific Plan (SP186(B))to add an automotive retail district and add a
review process and development standards within the district.Case Name:Hoehn Motors
Auto Retail District.Case No.SP 186(E).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No.CS-298. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
12. AB #22,318 —Consider adoption of Ordinance No.CS-299 approving an amendment to the
Carlsbad Research Center Specific Plan to include a new land use category that would permit
a commercial hotel and related business traveler uses on Lot 75 with the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit on property generally located on the southwest corner of Faraday
Avenue and Van Allen Way in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.Case No.SP 180(1).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No.CS-299. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Schertzer spoke in support of the Mayor allowing applause during Council Meetings.
Matt McBane, founder and artistic director for the Carlsbad Music Festival, invited Council and
the residents of Carlsbad to attend the June 18th festival.
Marvin Cummings, spoke in opposition to the vendor selected to provide Carlsbad's police
department with body-worn cameras.
Vickey Syage, encouraged the Council to review the Agua Hedionda South Shore Trail proposal
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and requested that she be given an opportunity to
present the proposal at the next Council meeting.
Roseanne Bentley also spoke in support of the trail plan presented by Ms. Syage.
Jan Bandich requested that the Council consider the Agua Hedionda South Shore Trail proposal.
Amanda Mascia also spoke in support of the trail plan presented by Ms. Syage.
Walt Meier expressed concerns relating to the amount of money the City has spent on the
Barrio Master Plan.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
13. AB #22,319 —Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change from Planned
Industrial (P-M) to Office (0) for a 2.48-acre property located at 6405 El Camino Real, on the
southwest corner of Camino Vida Roble and El Camino Real,within Local Facilities
Management Zone 5 Case Name:Hulse Orthodontics Medical Office.Case No.ZC 15-05; and
Approval of a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan
Land Use Designation from Planned Industrial (PI)to Office (0) for property located at 6405
El Camino Real, on the southwest corner of Camino Vida Roble and El Camino Real, within
Local Facilities Management Zone 5.Case Name:Hulse Orthodontics Medical Office.Case
No. GPA 15-04.
Due to a potential conflict of interest, Council Member Schumacher stated that he would not
be participating in the discussion of this item.He left the dais at 6:56 p.m.
Associate Planner Shannon Werneke presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Patrick Zabrocki,representing the applicant, requested that Council approve the proposed
project.
Mayor Hall opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.Seeing no one wishing to speak he closed
the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Council Member Blackburn, Mayor Pro Tern Wood and Mayor Hall all announced that they
had met with the applicant for the project.
Council discussion ensued regarding their support for the proposed project.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood,second by Council Member Blackburn to take
public input, close the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No.CS-300 amending Section
21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a
Zone Change from Planned Industrial (P-M) to Office (0) for a 2.48-acre property located at
6405 El Camino Real,on the southwest corner of Camino Vida Roble and El Camino Real,
within Local Facilities Management Zone 5 Case Name:Hulse Orthodontics Medical Office.
Case No.ZC 15-05; and
Approve Resolution No.2016-117 approving a General Plan Amendment to change the
General Plan Land Use Designation from Planned Industrial (PI)to Office (0) for property
located at 6405 El Camino Real, on the southwest corner of Camino Vida Roble and El Camino
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Real,within Local Facilities Management Zone 5.Case Name:Hulse Orthodontics Medical
Office.Case No. GPA 15-04.Motion carried 4/0/1. (Schumacher —Absent)
Council Member Schumacher returned to the dais at 7:08 p.m.
Mayor Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District at 7:09 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council at 7:29 p.m.with all
Council Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
17. AB #22,320 —Accept the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget presentation and
set the Public Hearing for June 28, 2016.
Administrative Services Director Chuck McBride and Finance Manager Helga Stover
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 Packard,Director McBride explained that
staff is recommending Council consider assigning $10 to $15 million for pension stabilization.
Council Member Schumacher confirmed with staff that although the golf course is currently
operating at a profit, due to the funding of debt service it is not showing a profit.
Director McBride further explained that staff is recommending that Council consider retiring
the golf course bonds as part of adoption of the FY 2016-17 budget in order for the golf course
to reflect an operating profit.
ACTION:Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wood,seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
accept the report and schedule the Public Hearing for June 28,2016.Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT (continued)
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke in favor of the Council's consideration of
the Agua Hedionda South Shore Trails Plan as presented by Vicky Syage.
Cori Schumacher expressed her support for trails along the south shore of the Agua Hedionda
Lagoon.
Linda Breen also spoke in support of trails along the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
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Hope Nelson expressed concerns relating to the recent Coastal Commission proceeding and
potential changes to the City's General Plan.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Hall and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and
sub-committees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Hall announced that the City Council Members may be participating in the upcoming
events:
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 —11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Carlsbad CityStuff Volunteer Celebration
Carlsbad Sculpture Garden
2955 Elmwood St.
Carlsbad, CA
Saturday, June 25, 2016 —10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Carlsbad City Library Re-Opening Ceremony
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA
Next Council Meeting:
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 -9:00 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Meeting
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Sheila 1.Cobian, CMC
City Clerk Services Manager