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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-20; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL August 20, 2019 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton. Absent: Hall. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. Council Chamber 1200 carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 25, 2019. Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 9, 2019. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 9, 2019. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 16, 2019. Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 23, 2019. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 23, 2019. Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). PRESENTATIONS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 2 was pulled for discussion by a member of the public. Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3 through 7. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of June 30, 2019. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, City Treasurer; Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Adoption of a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with UrbanTrans North America to provide Professional Transportation Demand Management Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $199,000 annually for a term of two years. (Staff contact: Claudia Huerta, Community & Economic Development) August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 3. SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-139 authorizing the city to apply for SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds from the State of California, to accept any award, and authorizing the Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services to appropriate any funds received. (Staff contact: Melanie Saucier, Community & Economic Development) 4. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM CARLSBAD FRIENDS OF THE ARTS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-140 accepting a donation of $6,775 from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts as a reimbursement in support of the FY 2018-19 Starring Artists Program. (Staff contact: Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts) 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION -Adoption of a Resolution No. 2019-141 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction for construction of the City Hall Exterior Refurbishment and Northwest Quadrant Storm Drain Improvement Program, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Nos. 4725 and 6608, in an amount not to exceed $1,849,713. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles, Public Works Transportation) 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MIKHAIL OGAWA ENGINEERING, INC-Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-142 awarding a contract to Mikhail Ogawa Engineering Inc., to provide professional services for the Carlsbad Watershed Management Area (CMWA) Program in an amount not to exceed $117,000. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works Environmental Management) 7. APPROVAL OF MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC - Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-143 authorizing a Master License Agreement with Verizon Wireless (VAW), LLC to allow the use of city-owned street light and traffic signal poles within the City's right-of-way for small cell facilities, and authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all future decisions and actions necessary to implement the Master License Agreement. (Staff Contact: Curtis Jackson, City Manager Department) PUBLIC COMMENT: Carmen Rene spoke about the redevelopment of the Encina Powerplant. Noel Breen spoke in support of standards of behavior for Council Members. Jan Neff-Sinclair spoke against the height of the building currently under construction at State Street and Oak Street and asked Council to look at it. Item No. 2 was pulled for discussion by a member of the public. 2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-138 approving a Professional Services Agreement with UrbanTrans North America to provide Professional Transportation Demand Management Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $199,000 annually for a term of two years. (Staff contact: Claudia Huerta, Community & Economic Development) August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Sam Ross spoke about the Pure Project and Tasting Room, however, realized that his comments did not relate to Item No. 2. Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve Consent Calendar Item No.2. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). Mayor Pro Tem Bhat Patel announced that Item Nos. 12 and 15 would be moved ahead of Item No. 8. 12. CITYWIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW -Receive a presentation on the City's annual financial audit and internal audit program. (Staff Contact: Kevin Branca, Administrative Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. Senior Accountant Brigid Okyere, Finance Director Kevin Branca, and Davis Farr LLP Partner Jennifer Farr presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to inquiries by Council Member Schumacher, Jennifer Farr explained the threshold used for transactions and how an internal control is processed. Senior Accountant Brigid Okyere also explained how a risk-based audit approach is administered. ACTION: Council received the report. 15. COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ANALYSIS REPORT AND JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FORMATION -Receive a Community Choice Energy Program Governance Analysis Report prepared for the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas; and, Receive a City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendation to negotiate and enter into a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Del Mar and Encinitas, subject to certain conditions; and, Direct staff to: A.) Initiate negotiations with the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and other potential partner agencies to prepare a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the conditions outlined in the recommendations of the City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Community Choice Energy; B.) Prepare an ordinance implementing a City of Carlsbad Community Choice Energy program through a Joint Powers Authority, and C.) Return to City Council to obtain approvals and appropriations needed to establish and convene a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors in time to approve and submit a Community Choice Energy Implementation Plan to the California Public Utilities Commission by December 31, 2019 and launch a Community Choice Energy program in 2021. (Staff Contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff. August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber, President of EES Consulting, Inc Gary Saliba, and Special Counsel of Richard, Watson & Gershon Gregory Stepanicich presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member Schumacher shared the Community Choice Energy subcommittee's recommendation was unanimous. Dave Zito, Mayor of Solana Beach, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Program, regardless of which option is chosen. Lane Sherman, representing the San Diego Energy District, spoke in support of decarbonization and investing in clean energy storage. Jose Torres Bueno, representing the San Diego Energy District, spoke in support of announcing and distributing rate plans and resources to the community before the Community Choice Energy Authority is formed. Linda Daniels, representing the Sierra Club, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement. Joel Basore, representing I.B.E. W. 569, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement. Merrill Leeds spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement and requested a provision be included to allow for future member cities. Dr. Philip Watts spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement and requested that related projects be developed sooner than 2021. Greg Wade, City Manager of City of Solana Beach, representing the Solana Energy Alliance, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement. Matthew Vasilakis, representing the Climate Action Campaign, shared both support and his concerns about the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement. Katie Scanlan, representing San Diego Gas and Electric, shared both support and her concerns about the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement. In a response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, President of EES Consulting, Inc Gary Saliba explained the firm's experience and timeline with conducting peer review audits as well as margins and pricing. Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to include a clause that if indeed our partner agencies chose not to participate, that a timely item would return to Council to reconsider the City's options, and that during the year before August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 the Community Choice Energy is actually formed, to take advantage of the year to engage in community outreach and education, and actively work on pursuing opportunities for distributed energy generation and storage in the community in order to prepare ahead of time for the Community Choice Energy. Motion failed, 2/2/1 (Schumacher, Blackburn -No; Hall -Absent). Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve the Community Choice Energy Subcommittee's recommendation to 1) Receive a Community Choice Energy Program Governance Analysis Report prepared for the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas; and, 2) Receive a City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendation to negotiate and enter into a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Del Mar and Encinitas, subject to certain conditions; and, 3) A.) Initiate negotiations with the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and other potential partner agencies to prepare a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the conditions outlined in the recommendations of the City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Community Choice Energy; B.) Prepare an ordinance implementing a City of Carlsbad Community Choice Energy program through a Joint Powers Authority, and C.) Return to City Council to obtain approvals and appropriations needed to establish and convene a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors in time to approve and submit a Community Choice Energy Implementation Plan to the California Public Utilities Commission by December 31, 2019 and launch a Community Choice Energy program in 2021; and, with the addition of a third-party peer review feasibility study. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). RECESS: Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel declared a recess at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel reconvened the meeting at 7:27 p.m. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 8. AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28, SECTIONS 2.15.050 and 2.12.125 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION'S NAME AND DUTIES - Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-356 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, Sections 2.15.050 and 2.12.125 to update the Traffic Safety Commissions' name and duties. (Staff contact: Doug Bilse, Public Works) City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance by title only and schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance for a future meeting. Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez and Deputy City Attorney Amanda Guy presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve Ordinance No. CS-356 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, Sections 2.15.050 and 2.12.125. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, to include a communication plan in the workplan for the Traffic and Mobility Commission for staff to provide a recommendation for how frequently the chair of the Commission should report to Council. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN -ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION'S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-357 acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission's Resolution of Certification including suggested modifications for LCPA 14-01, and approving the associated suggested modifications to the Village and Barrio Master Plan and Local Coastal Program. Case Name: Village and Barrio Master Plan. Case No.: MP 14-01/LCPA 04-01 (DEV08014) (Staff contact: Scott Donnell, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and introduce the Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Senior Planner Scott Donnell, Principal Planner Dave de Cordova, and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Simon Angel spoke about his concern with the disparity of treatment between the Village District and Barrio projects which he feels impact residents in those neighborhoods differently. Michael Shertzer spoke in support of the Village portion of the Item, but stated he was also concerned with the parking aspect and the disparity in treatment between the Village and Barrio. Lucinda Vigne expressed concern about the Coastal Zone Area and requested clarification about short-term vacation rentals. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to address the speakers' questions and concerns, Senior Planner Scott Donnell explained there is no change to the regulations August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 for short-term vacation rentals. He also explained the differences, level of review, and past streamlining efforts for projects in the Village and Barrio areas. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Hamilton, City Planner Don Neu explained that while a timeline target may be feasible, delays may occur due to certain items like architectural design standards. He also shared staff would need further direction from Council on what else they want to modify in the plan. Mr. Neu also shared an option on how to process the amendments. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled and introduced the Ordinance. Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-357 acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission's Resolution of Certification including suggested modifications for LCPA 14-01, and approving the associated suggested modifications to the Village and Barrio Master Plan and Local Coastal Program. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to direct staff to bring back for Council consideration in two months, a workplan that includes a timeline to address the following amendment package for the Village and Barrio Master Plan: 1) Decision making authority for the entire Village and Barrio Master Plan to City Council; 2) Permitted uses vital to a live, work, play community; 3) Parking-in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the potential for public/private partnerships for a specific zoned parking structure; 4) Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the Village and Barrio Master Plan area and roadway conditions outside of the Coastal Zone; 5) Objective architectural, historical and design standards within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area; 6) Solutions and options to avoid housing-in-lieu payments in the Village and Barrio area; 7) Village and Barrio specific inclusionary policy; and to allow for general conversation regarding additional components of the plan. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). Mayor Pro Tem Bhat Patel announced that Item No. 10 will be continued to the City Council meeting on August 27, 2019. 10. PURE PROJECT BREWERY AND TASTING ROOM -Adoption of a Resolution approving a Minor Site Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 2,206-square-foot brewery and tasting room located at 2825 State Street in the Village Center District of the Village and Barrio Master Plan and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1; and, Adoption of a Resolution approving a Parking In-Lieu Fee Program Participation Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Russell Satterly, Susan Satterly and Lindo Mino, property owners, for the project known as Pure Project Brewery and Tasting Room located at 2825 State Street in the Village Center District of the Village and Barrio Master Plan and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Case Name: Pure Project Brewery and Tasting Room. Case No.: SDP 2019-0002/CUP 2018-0021 (DEV2018-0196). (Staff contact: Shannon Harker, Community & Economic Development) August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 8 City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the Resolutions. 11. OCEAN VIEW POINT-Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-358 approving amendments to the citywide zoning and Local Coastal Program zoning maps to allow a change from one-family residential 30,000 square foot minimum lot area (R-1 30,000} to one-family residential (R-1) for a 5.4-acre portion of a 21.9-acre previously subdivided property generally located south of the terminus of Twain Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 8. Case Name: Ocean View Point. Case No.: ZC15- 03/LCPA 15-05 (DEV15043); and, Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-144 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Addendum; Approving a General Plan Amendment to Amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan from Residential (R-1.5) to Residential (R-4) and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to reflect the proposed General Plan Land Use; and approving a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, and Habitat Management Plan Permit to allow for the subdivision and development of 18 lots (13 single-family residential, one private street, and four open space), all of which is contained within a 21.9-acre previously subdivided property generally located south of the terminus of Twain Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 8. Case Name: Ocean View Point. Case No.: GPA 15-02/LCPA 15-05/CT 15-07 /PUD 15-15/CDP 15-53/HDP 15-03/HMP 15-05 (DEV15043). (Staff contact: Jason Goff, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, introduce the Ordinance and adopt the Resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m. Senior Planner Jason Goff & City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Bill Hofman of Hofman Planning and Engineering, representing the applicant and Gayle Hynek, the owner of the property at Ocean View Point, spoke in support of the project and explained that the lots and the subsequent residential homes built there will be compatible with the adjacent neighborhoods. Jim Whalen of J. Whalen Associates, Inc., gave a PowerPoint presentation on the project (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). David Hill, representing Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, spoke in support of the project. Fred Sandquist, representing Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, spoke in support of the project. Julie Han spoke in support of the project. Submitted speaker cards in support of City Manager's recommendation; however, did not wish to speak: David Santisteyan; Rebecca Ferguson; Tyler Martin. August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 9 Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 9:04 p.m. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-358 and adopt Resolution No. 2019-144. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: This Item was heard before Item No. 8. 12. CITYWIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW -Receive a presentation on the City's annual financial audit and internal audit program. (Staff Contact: Kevin Branca, Administrative Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. 13. PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA'S DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) -Receive an informational presentation from CalRecycle staff on the state of recycling and current and future regulations affecting organic waste and diversion requirements. (Staff contact:• James Wood, Public Works) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation. Environmental Manager James Wood; Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez; and CalRecycle Representatives Jill Larner and Marshalle Graham, 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, CalRecycle Representative Marshalle Graham explained the upcoming regulations did not include any funding or grant sources. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, Cal Recycle Representative Marshal le Graham explained the general infractions and penalties for not meeting the regulations. ACTION: Council received the presentation. RECESS: Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel declared a recess at 9:40 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel reconvened the meeting at 9:47 p.m. 14. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-145 accepting the Sustainable Materials Management Plan. (Staff Contact: James Wood, Public Works) August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 10 City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Environmental Manager James Wood and Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Page DeCino spoke in support of the project and requested the city promote and include agriservices, such as community-wide composting, like those offered through El Corazon and/or the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Lisa Roop spoke in support of the project and shared various local programs in relation to reducing food waste and those promoting community-wide composting. Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-145 accepting the Sustainable Materials Management Plan. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). This Item No. was heard before Item No. 8 15. COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ANALYSIS REPORT AND JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FORMATION -Receive a Community Choice Energy Program Governance Analysis Report prepared for the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas; and, Receive a City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendation to negotiate and enter into a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Del Mar and Encinitas, subject to certain conditions; and, Direct staff to: A.) Initiate negotiations with the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and other potential partner agencies to prepare a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the conditions outlined in the recommendations of the City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Community Choice Energy; B.) Prepare an ordinance implementing a City of Carlsbad Community Choice Energy program through a Joint Powers Authority, and C.) Return to City Council to obtain approvals and appropriations needed to establish and convene a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors in time to approve and submit a Community Choice Energy Implementation Plan to the California Public Utilities Commission by December 31, 2019 and launch a Community Choice Energy program in 2021. {Staff Contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff. 16. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENTS ON THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' DRAFT 6TH CYCLE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY -Discuss and consider a minute motion to provide written or verbal comments to the San Diego Association of Governments' (SANDAG) draft 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Methodology. (Staff Contact: Debbie Fountain, Community & Economic Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report, discuss and consider a minute motion to provide written or verbal comments to SAN DAG. August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 11 In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, Community & Economic Development Director Debbie Fountain explained the difference in the language between the 5th and 6th cycles, discussed the household income groups and unit differences, and SANDAG's data-driven focus on specific objectives in relation to both job and transit centers. Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve the letter drafted by staff regarding the San Diego Association of Governments' 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment Methodology. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall - Absent). 17. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-146 designating a voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA, October 16 -18, 2019 (Staff Contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-146 designating Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel as the voting delegate and Council Member Schumacher as an alternate with no second alternate. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent). COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Schumacher shared that the Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting Discussion about Homelessness on Wednesday August 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. at the Harding Community Center. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Scott Chadwick announced the City will be hosting a Public Finance Symposium on Thursday, August 29, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel announced that Members of the City Council have been invited to and may be participating in the following event: Friday, August 23, 2019 -11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 2019 State of the Community Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Dr. Carlsbad, CA August 20, 2019 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Saturday, August 24, 2019 -5:30 p.m. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Gala Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Dr. Carlsbad, CA Monday, August 26, 2019 -5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. City of Carlsbad State of the City Video Presentation Carlsbad City Library Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium Carlsbad, CA Page 12 ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel adjourned the duly noticed Meeting 10:15 p.m. ~~~ MiaDeMMw Deputy City Clerk