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Home My WebLink About2020-12-15; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL Minutes Dec. 15, 2020 3 p.m. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council is serving as the City of Carlsbad City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 11. INVOCATION: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Kevin Branca Retirement Proclamation Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn read the proclamation. Finance Director Kevin Branca gave a few words. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the record: Mary Lucid requested that a survey be conducted on improving the Senior Center. Vickey Syage spoke regarding the protests by some Carlsbad Village restaurants. Kevin Thompson spoke regarding his disappointment with Carlsbad restaurant protests that are violating the public health order. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hall announced that item No. 2 was continued to the Jan. 12, 2021 City Council Meeting. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3 through 8. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF OCT. 31, 2020 — Accept and file Report on City December 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Investments as of Oct. 31, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) This item was continued to the Jan. 12, 2021 City Council Meeting. 2.REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY—Adoption of a resolution approving the city's Investment Policy dated Dec. 15, 2020 with one policy revision. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, Administrative Services) 3.ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORT ON SPECIAL TAXES AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-235 accepting the Annual Financial Information Report on Special Taxes and Capital Project Funds required by California Government Code Sections 50075.3 and 66006, and making the findings required by California Government Code Section 66001(d)(1). (Staff contact: Kim Riboni, Administrative Services) 4.AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING BETWEEN ARENAL ROAD AND LA COSTA AVENUE PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6051 — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-236 authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Dokken Engineering for engineering services of the El Camino Real Widening between Arenal Road and La Costa Avenue, CIP Project No. 6051, in an amount not to exceed $1,399,339. (Staff contact: Emad Elias, Public Works) 5.ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM — SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6608 — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-237 approving plans and specifications and authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the Citywide Drainage Improvement Program — Surface Drainage Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6608. (Staff contact: Scott Lyle, Public Works) 6.AGREEMENT WITH O'DAY CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF THE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN PROJECT BCB — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-238 authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with O'Day Consultants, Inc. for design of the Drainage Master Plan Project BCB — Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project as part of the Citywide Drainage Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 6608 in an amount not to exceed $209,373. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works) 7.APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NOS. 6043 and 6044 - Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-239 authorizing appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $195,000 from the Gas Tax Fund for the Palomar Airport Road Widening Project, CIP Project Nos. 6043 and 6044. (Staff contact: Babaq Taj, Public Works) 8.NORTH ZONE TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM PROGRAM AND INTERAGENCY TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-240 authorizing the fire chief to execute the Interagency Technical Rescue Team Memorandum of Understanding. (Staff contact: Nick Ordille and Kevin Lynds, Fire Department) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. December 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 9.ORDINANCE NO. CS-388— HOTEL EMPLOYEE RECALL RIGHTS —Adoption of Ordinance No. CS- 388 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 5, with the addition of Chapter 5.70, Hotel Employee Recall Rights. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-388. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-388. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall — No). PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 10.FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM — Receive a report on the 2020 Hazard Reduction Program and potential service enhancement. (Staff contact: Randy Metz, Fire Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. Fire Marshall Randy Metz presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Fire Marshall Metz explained the standards are applied uniformly throughout the city. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Fire Marshall Metz explained fire suppression efforts statewide and locally in Carlsbad. Council received the report. 11.PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON UPCOMING MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS — Receive an informational presentation from the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on the upcoming municipal service reviews of the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation. Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez and San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Local Government Analyst Linda Heckenkamp presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). December 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Council received the presentation. 12.FY 2019-20 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT RESULTS — Receive a presentation on the city's fiscal year 2019-20 annual financial audit results. (Staff contact: Ryan Green, Administrative Services) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation. Assistant Finance Director Ryan Green and Davis Farr !LP Partner Jennifer Farr presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In a response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Assistant Finance Director Green explained the sales tax revenues were down in the latter part of the year and that a quarterly update will be provided in January 2021 with more information. Council received the presentation. 13.CITY COUNCIL INPUT ON 2021 GOAL SETTING PROCESS — Discuss the 2021 goal setting process and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager) City Manager's Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff. City Manager Scott Chadwick introduced the item and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber and Communication and Engagement Director Kristina Ray who presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn explained he would like to see information about staff capabilities to help decide goal timelines. He also requested the facilitator be direct and to the point about goal-setting. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Council Member Bhat-Patel explained it would be beneficial to discuss short-term goals in February 2021 and continue with broader, strategic goal setting at a later date. She also requested diverse representation in the community. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Council Member Schumacher explained her willingness to commit to short-term goals and not a two-year timeline. She requested City Council revisit the goals that previous City Council members have set, additional public input, and more consistent bench marking. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Council Member Acosta explained her request for a hybrid strategic-plan approach and a benchmark dashboard. Mayor Hall expressed that the most important part of goal setting is taking the necessary time for the community to weigh in, participate, and discuss where the city wants to be in 25 years. December 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the record: Shama Skjei spoke regarding her concern about the homeless encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic and her support to continue funding the Carlsbad Police Department. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Mayor Hall suggested that the second phase of the Growth Management plan should be a topic of conversation at the February 2021 meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn requested department directors provide a brief update about their goals and needs. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Mayor Hall explained previous goals should be a topic with updates during the February 2021 meeting. In response to an inquiry from City Manager Scott Chadwick, Council Member Schumacher explained she would like a presentation and update on the 2018 existing and budgetary goals. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, City Manager Chadwick explained that staff can be prepared to address outstanding minute motions in their presentations. He also explained that the facilitator can discuss the strategic plan process when they meet with each individual council member. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Chadwick explained that staff will be presenting and not removing minute motions from the running list. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, City Manager Chadwick explained that an update will be scheduled at the Jan. 26, 2021 City Council Meeting and that two to three additional stand-alone special meetings will be scheduled in February at least one week apart to allow the public's input. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, the City Council Members explained that they were willing to waive a survey as community members have contacted them and been vocal about their input. Council Member Bhat-Patel requested revisiting past survey results and goals and explained she would like clear expectations and goal metric measurements. 14. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-241 appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. December 15, 2020 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the record: Morissa Steketee spoke regarding her interest and qualifications for serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Ms. Steketee explained she would prefer to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Bill Kamenjarin spoke regarding his interest and qualifications for serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn thanked Mr. Kamenjarin for his application and encouraged him to apply for future vacancies. Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, adopting Resolution No. 2020-241 appointing Marissa Steketee to serve as a member on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and City Council Members thanked the Police Department for their work on the investigation of Lisa Thorborg's murder and wished the community a healthy holiday season. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Chadwick explained the city's role in enforcing the health order and that staff will be communicating with City Council on their next course of action. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 5:31 p.m. Mia De Marzo Deputy City Clerk