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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-22; City Council; MinutesMEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: MINUTES CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Tuesday, March 22, 2016 6:00 p.m. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Wood led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action. PRESENTATION: Library and Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto and Library and Arts Foundation Secretary John Lucas provided a presentation regarding a donation to the Carlsbad Library and Cultural Arts Department. Mayor Pro Tem Wood presented a proclamation to Ronna Stickrod in recognition of her retirement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Special Meeting held January 26, 2016. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 26, 2016. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 8, 2016. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1— 4 and 6 - 13. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Hall recused himself from voting on Item No. 5 because of a potential conflict. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Hall —Abstain). 1. AB #22,240 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-047 authorizing a donation of $46,100.87 from the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation to the Library and Cultural Arts Department; and, authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate the funds. March 22, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 2. AB #22,241 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-048 approving plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the Pavement Overlay Project. (Project No. 6001-16OL) 3. AB #22,242 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-049 accepting the construction of the MUTCD Street Name Sign Replacement Program 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. 6035) 4. AB #22,243 — Approval Resolution No. 2016-050 accepting the construction of the Safety Training Center Solar Photovoltaic System 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. 4716) 5. AB #22,253 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-051 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Diego Association of Governments Service Bureau to access on -call professional services for the Carlsbad Village, Barrio and Beach Area Parking Study. 6. AB #22,244 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-052 authorizing issuance of a request for proposal for the lease of property located at 2833 State Street, commonly known as the Village Grille. 7. AB #22,245 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-053 declaring the intention, approving the engineer's report, ordering the initiation of assessment ballot procedures and setting May 17, 2016, as the date for the public hearing for the annexation of the Robertson Ranch West Village Development to Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2. 8. AB #22,254 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-054 approving an agreement with Atkins North America, Inc. for archaeological recovery and processing services in the amount of $588,757 and authorizing the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $662,633 for the El Camino Real Road Widening, Tamarack Avenue to Chestnut Avenue. (Project Nos. 3957, 3643, 6302 and 6303) 9. AB #22,246 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-055 approving a parking -in -lieu agreement with Lakritz Family Partnership LP, property owner, for the project known as Barrel Republic, located at 2961 State Street in Land Use District 1 of the Village Review Zone and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1, RP 15-02(A)/CDP 15-02(A). 10. AB #22,247 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-056 declaring as public nuisances, weeds, rubbish and refuse upon private property in conjunction with the City of Carlsbad Weed Abatement Program. March 22, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 11. AB #22,248 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-057 approving a request to provide $1,280,000 in financial cash assistance in the form of a residual receipts loan from the Carlsbad Housing Trust Fund to Chelsea Investment Corporation for construction of sixty- four affordable family apartment homes restricted for low income families on property in the northeast quadrant of the city and within the Quarry Creek Master Plan Development. 12. AB #22,249 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-058 authorizing the settlement of workers' compensation claim of Randell Shultz in the amount of $88,147. 13. AB #22,250 — Report on city investments as of February 29, 2016. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 14. AB #22,251 — Approval of Resolution No. 2016-059 reciting the fact of the Special Municipal Election held on February 23, 2016, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law; and, adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. CS-283 and rescinding the Agua Hedionda South Shore Specific Plan, in its entirety, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9241. Speakers: Group 1 — De'Ann Weimer (Patricia Amador, Lynn Young, Diana Lincoln, Kim Bryant, Laura Drelleshak) spoke regarding the Hub Park lease, withdrawal of all elements of the Agua Hedionda South Shore Specific Plan from the General Plan and appointment of a citizens committee. Mayor Hall called a recess at 6:24 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. with all council members present. Speakers: Group 2 - Dianne Nygaard (Vickey Syage, Jan Neffsinclair, P.J. Corn, Wayne Cavie, J. Cannon) spoke regarding traffic, air quality, run off, soil polution, protection of natural resources, public access and trails around the lagoon, and the Hub Park lease. Paul Berlin thanked city council for their work and efforts to make Carlsbad a city that we can all be proud of and for the time studying the 85/15 proposal, he felt it would have been good for the city. Dan Weiss stated that the council members were good leaders of the city, and that this was a tough decision. He felt that traffic associated with the Measure A proposal was a major concern. Maha Calderone thanked the city council for bringing the community together and stated that she is looking forward to a future of honesty and transparency. March 22, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Ronald Zawistowski spoke regarding the special election costs and Coastal Commission fast track. He stated that there were no 'cons' in the project reports, and asked for council to apologize and resign. Laurie and Jim Boone provided an historical perspective of the city and stressed the importance of the unification of Carlsbad. Valerie Lindholm stated her support for the city council and its decisions. Cori Schumacher spoke about Travel/Recreation zoning designations, transparent and accountable government, trails on the subject property, and requested more time for public review and input on all projects. Mayor Hall called a recess at 6:54 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05 p.m. with all council members present. Hope Nelson stated that she had not received responses to questions previously provided to council members, regarding council actions and conduct during the Measure A campaign. Bridget Wright spoke about the right to vote, the democratic process, citizen led initiatives, moving forward, and the land use plan. Kerry Siekmann spoke regarding behavior and tactics employed by the "No on A" supporters. Catherine Miller came forward and expressed her appreciation for council and all they do. She read a letter written by Claude 'Bud' Lewis in 1994. Greg Gutierrez spoke about the formation and growth of the "No on A" community, and thanked the No voters. Marlaine Hubbard supported the Measure A campaign, she encouraged contribution, volunteerism and involvement. Leo Welnick stated that he was concerned about traffic as a result of the proposed project. Michael Schertzer stated that the public desires information and analysis, and that there were many weak and contradictory points in the Measure A analysis provided by the city. Rosanne Bentley spoke regarding the skate park, community activism and passion, trails and open space, and asked for the council resignation. City Attorney Celia Brewer stated that this is a one-time reading and adoption of the ordinance. She titled the ordinance. March 22, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 ACTION: Motion by Council Member Wood, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2016-059 and adopt Ordinance No. CS-291. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hall called a recess at 7:29 p.m. and reconvened at 7:31 p.m. with all council members present. PUBLIC COMMENT: Geoffrey Bell spoke about the Palomar Airport expansion and requested a majority vote before any decisions were made, and asked council to protect the quality of life in Carlsbad. PUBLIC HEARING: 15. AB #22,252 — Accept comments on various proposals that have been submitted for funding under the 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and accept funding recommendations. Courtney Pene provided a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk). Mayor Hall opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Speakers: The following people thanked the city for their support - Paula McKinney, Community Resource Center Joaquin Blas, La Posada Guadalupe Raymond Kitlas, Angels Depot Heidi Konan, Meals on Wheels Mayor Hall closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. ACTION: Council accepted comments and the funding recommendations provided by staff. Mayor Hall adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board at 7:53 p.m. and reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:54 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 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. March 22, 2016 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that the Council had been invited to and may participate in the following events: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 — 7:00 p.m. Crystal Apple Awards Carlsbad LDS Chapel 1975 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA Wednesday, March 30, 2016 — 2:00 p.m. City of Carlsbad Police Department Promotion Ceremony Safety Center Atrium 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, CA Saturday, March 25, 2016 Lincoln Regan Dinner Hilton San Diego Bayfront 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Bobbie Smith. Donna Heraty, CMC Deputy City Clerk