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Home My WebLink About2014-02-25; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: February 25, 2014 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hall called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn. Absent: None. INVOCATION: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Council Member Blackburn and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Packard to approve the minutes of the following meeting were approved as presented. Motion carried 4/0. Special Meeting Minutes for February 11, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes for February 11, 2014 PRESENTATION: Mayor Hall presented a Proclamation of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Interim City Manager Kevin Crawford for his 28 years as an employee of the City. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Celia Brewer reported that regarding the Special meetings held February 25, 2014, there was nothing to report. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard, seconded by Council Member Blackburn approving Consent Calendar, Items 1 through 5 as follows: AYES: Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. February 25, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. AB #21,509 - APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS, AND APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE CONTINGENCY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND COLLEGE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-028, authorizing the administrative services director to appropriate additional General Capital Construction Funds; and, authorizing the city manager to approve construction change orders for Project Nos. 6028 and 6029. 2. AB #21,510 - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT STORM DRAIN PROGRAM AND CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM, BASSWOOD AVENUE AND JAMES DRIVE. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-029, approving the plans, specifications and contract documents for the Northwest Quadrant Storm Drain Improvement Program and Concrete Repair Program (Basswood Avenue and James Drive), Project Nos. 6608 and 6013; and, authorizing the City Clerk to publish a Notice to Contractors Inviting Bids for the projects. 3. AB #21,511 - APPROVAL OF THE REFUND AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE A PARTIAL REFUND OF PREPAYMENT FEES FROM THE RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD PROJECT FUND. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-30, approving the refund agreements with applicable individual property owners; authorizing the city manager to sign the refund agreements; authorizing the administrative services director to transfer and appropriate funds; and, authorizing the City Clerk to record each refund agreement with the San Diego County Recorder's office. 4. AB #21,512 - APPROVAL OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OPERATION STONEGARDEN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ANTI-SMUGGUNG OPERATIONS. Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-031, approving participation in Operation Stonegarden; and, authorizing the administrative services director to appropriate funds in a special revenue grant fund for Fiscal Year 2013 under Operation Stonegarden between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. 5. AB #21,513 - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Accepted the Report on City Investments as of January 31, 2014. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Walt Meyer addressed the Council on the topics of door to door solicitation and throw away papers and trash. February 25, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Keith Lewinger, San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) board member representing the City, provided an update to council on the current lawsuit against Metropolitan Water District a decision was reached by the judge ruling that the MWD's rates violate state law. Mr. Lewinger noted that the case is expected to be appealed. ITEMS 8 AND 9 WERE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8. AB #21,516 - PRESENTATION FROM POSEIDON RESOURCES AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY REGARDING THE CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT. Peter MacLaggan presented the monthly update on the Desalination Pipeline Construction Project. Frank Belock with the San Diego County Water Authority detailed work being done on Cannon Road and the tunneling that will begin on Faraday Avenue. No Public Speakers. ACTION: Accept and file report. 9. AB #21,517 - PARKS MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Administrative Services Director, Chuck McBride and Parks and Recreation Director Chris Hazeltine gave a PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) regarding the Parks Maintenance RFP. Mayor Pro Tem Packard confirmed the numbers presented in the PowerPoint comparisons are referring to prevailing wage tables as Senate Bill (SB) 7 governs; the City is required to pay prevailing wage. Mr. Hazeltine confirmed that at the time of the study. Baker Tilly did not consider prevailing wage. Mayor Hall confirmed that the goal for staff would be to close the gap to acquire the cost savings. Council Member Wood asked Mr. Hazeltine if staff has received any complaints about their service and what kind of specialized certification or training was required. Mr. Hazeltine responded that staff is required to have the same training and certification as consultants and in addition receive Customer Service and First Aid training. Council Member Blackburn stated that the decision and responsibility of the Council is to acknowledge the cost saving efforts achieved by staff, yet balance that with the retention of our employees and the customer service provided by staff versus the outsourcing. February 25, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Wood confirmed that proof of the work staff has done at Alga Norte and other parks maintained throughout the city was commendable and she would like to see staff continue to work towards efficiencies and savings. Mayor Pro Tem Packard supported staff recommendation to reject all bids. Mayor Hall communicate that the staff has shown their efforts to cut costs. Speakers in Support: Pam Drew, Jay Klopfenstein, Patrice Smerdu, Tye Gillespie ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard and seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to reject all bids. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. AB 21,514 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE THE CITY'S REGULATION OF DENSITY BONUSES CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND CASE LAW. Associate Planner Kevin Pointer provided the report and PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) relating to changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance to come into compliance with the state and case law. Mayor Pro Tem Packard asked if the density bonus regulations were used in the past. Mr. Pointer responded that two were used in the past. City Attorney Brewer read the Ordinances by title only. No Public Speakers. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard and seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. 7. AB #21,515 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE THE DEFINITIONS OF 'DWELLING UNIT' AND 'KITCHEN' AND ADD A DEFINITION OF 'WET BAR'. Associate Planner, Kevin Pointer provided presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) of project objectives by PowerPoint Presentation, defining dwelling units and kitchen, and the addition of wet bar. City Attorney Brewer read the Ordinance by title only. No Public Speakers. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Packard and seconded by Council Member Blackburn, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. CS-243, amending the Carlsbad February 25, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Municipal Code to improve the definitions of 'Dwelling Unit' and 'Kitchen' and add a definition of 'Wet Bar.' Moyor Hall recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m., meeting reconvened at 7:18 p.m. with all Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS CONTINUED: 10. AB #21,518 - APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. No Public Speakers. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Hall and seconded by Council Member Blackburn, motion carried unanimously to appoint Laurie Boone to the Historic Preservation Commission. 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 Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. Carlsbad Fire Department Foundation's Retirement Event for Kevin Crawford Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad, CA Friday, February 28, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards Dinner Omni La Costa Resort & Spa 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA February 25, 2014 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 25, 2014 was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. SHELLEY COLUD(dCMC Assistant City Gerk