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Home My WebLink About2021-03-16; City Council; ; North County Transit District Presentation on Repurposing the Carlsbad Village Station and Poinsettia Station Parking Lots Meeting Date: March 16, 2021 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director jeff.murphy@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2783 Subject: North County Transit District Presentation on Repurposing the Carlsbad Village Station and Poinsettia Station Parking Lots District: 1 and 3 Recommended Action Receive a presentation from North County Transit District staff. Executive Summary/Discussion The North County Transit District, or NCTD, is preparing to advance efforts to repurpose the parking lots at the Carlsbad Village Station and potentially the Poinsettia Station if conditions allow for redevelopment. The Carlsbad Village Station includes 8.9 developable acres on a total 13.89-acre site in downtown Carlsbad. The site includes 435 existing parking spaces. The Poinsettia Station consists of 5.81 acres and has 341 existing parking spaces. The objectives for the redevelopment of the two sites are as follows: • Maximize the use of NCTD’s assets by generating a long-term revenue stream for the district • Replace the existing parking for transit patrons • Improve the overall transit rider’s experience by providing amenities that also complement the City of Carlsbad’s long-term planning objectives • Contribute to regional housing needs by facilitating the construction of market rate and affordable housing units NCTD staff are in the very early stages of due diligence in the project and over the past few months have been engaging city staff to learn more about the Village and Barrio Master Plan requirements and the city’s housing obligations under the Housing Element Update. In February 2021, staff received a request from the district’s chief development director to provide a presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting to share the proposed efforts. Exhibit 1 is a copy of the presentation NCTD intends to share with the City Council. Fiscal Analysis No city funding is being requested. March 16, 2021 Item #5 Page 1 of 19 Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) The proposed action is not a "project" as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it involves an informational report that, on its own accord, will not cause significant environmental impact, so this activity is not subject to CEQA under Section 15060(c)(3). This determination is predicated on Section 15004 of the Guidelines, which provide direction to lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. It should be noted that future actions involving this site may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. Public Notification Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. NCTD PowerPoint presentation March 16, 2021 Item #5 Page 2 of 19 Carlsbad Village and Poinsettia COASTER Station RedevelopmentCity of Carlsbad – City Council MeetingMarch 16, 2021RELATED TOAGENDA ITEM XExhibit 1 March 16, 2021Item #5 Page 3 of 19 1Background•NCTD seeks to explore redevelopment opportunities at the Carlsbad Village Station and Poinsettia Station•Board Policy No. 33 – Joint Use and Development of Real Property objectives and goals include:– Transit Prioritization– Fiscal Responsibility– Community Integration– Design and Placemaking•Federal Transit Administration requirements for joint developments include (FTA Circular 7050.1):– Economic Benefit– Public Transportation Benefit– Revenue– Tenant ContributionsMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 4 of 19 2NCTD ObjectivesRevenueGenerate a long term revenue stream for NCTD through redevelopment of sites with residential and/or commercial usesParkingProvide NCTD patrons with new parking facilities with enough parking spaces to meet current and future demandExperienceImprove the overall transit rider’s experience by providing amenities that also complement the City’s long-term planning objectivesHousingContribute to regional housing needs through facilitating the construction of market rate and affordable housing units adjacent to transit servicesMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 5 of 19 3Site Location•Carlsbad Village Station– Ideal downtown location– 13.89-acre site– Average weekday ridership• COASTER and BREEZE - 825– 435 parking spaces– Current Zoning is Village Center• Mixed Use development is consistent with Village Barrio Master Plan, General Plan, and Climate Action PlanMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 6 of 19 4Carlsbad Village StationMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 7 of 19 5Poinsettia Station•Poinsettia Station– 5.81-acre site– 341 parking spaces– Average weekday ridership• COASTER and BREEZE -458– Current zoning allows for multi-family development• Zoned as “Residential Density- Multiple”– Adjacent land use supports residential development– Advancement of this site pending technical analysis• Possible option in RFPMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 8 of 19 6Site LocationMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 9 of 19 7Redevelopment Support•CBRE is NCTD's on-call Real Estate Consultant•CBRE Task Order Scope of Work includes:– Technical Analysis– Developer’s Workshop–RFP Draft– Solicitation SupportDeliverablesDraft Technical Analysis ReportFinal Technical Analysis ReportRFP DraftRFP Evaluation Criteria/FinancialRFP Final PackageOptional Developer’s Workshop AgendaOptional Developer’s Workshop ConferenceOptional Developers’ Workshop SummaryMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 10 of 19 8Technical Analysis•Technical Report including:– Provide Highest and Best Use Analysis– Identify potential issues for development– Site Schematics– Parking structure feasibility– Title ReportsMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 11 of 19 9Developer’s Workshop•Optional Task•Workshop goals:– Solicitation of feedback from developers on site– Identification of obstacles to development– Generation of interest in site development from area developersMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 12 of 19 10Request for Proposal•Incorporate findings from Technical Analysis•Contributions from City of Carlsbad staff and other relevant boards•Feedback from area developers through developer’s workshop•Strongly encourage affordable housing•Rigorous community outreach requirements for developerMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 13 of 19 11Community Outreach•Development potential to be assessed through the lens of what is acceptable within the Village and Barrio Master Plan•Consistent collaboration with City of Carlsbad throughout all phases of project– Development of City objectives to be included in the RFP– City representation on RFP Source Selection Committee•Successful developer experience with community outreach and strong community outreach plan will be prioritized for winning proposalMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 14 of 19 12Solicitation Support• Consultant Website• PlanetBids• Newspapers• trade journalsRFP Solicitation • Q&A for proposersPre-Proposal Developer’s Conference • Regular updates to relevant City of Carlsbad StaffCollaborationOceanside Transit Center proposal process will be model for Carlsbad Redevelopment. March 16, 2021Item #5 Page 15 of 19 13Solicitation Support•Developer Selection– Technical analysis of proposals– Facilitate Source Selection Committee RFP questions and proposers written responses – Host interviews with top ranked proposers– Support negotiations with highest ranked proposer and development of corresponding agreementsMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 16 of 19 14Project TimelineSpring 21Technical Analysis• Completed by June 2021Summer 21RFP Development• Completed by October 2021Winter 21RFP Solicitation• Receive proposals by December 2021Spring 22Proposal Evaluations• Seek NCTD Board approval by February 2022 to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the highest ranked proposerMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 17 of 19 15Next Steps•Obtain NCTD Board Approval on March 18, 2021 for issuance of task order to CBRE•Initiate highest and best use analysis– Collaborate with City as needed for preparation of the analysis– Review final analysis with City• Determine next steps w/City– RFP DraftMarch 16, 2021Item #5 Page 18 of 19 16Questions?March 16, 2021Item #5 Page 19 of 19