HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-27; City Council; AgendasThe City Council also sits as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Community Development
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April 27, 2021 Special Meeting
10 a.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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CALL TO ORDER: 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
1. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR THIRD QUARTER OF FY 2020-21 – Receive a report on
the economic and financial update for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020-21 and provide
direction as appropriate. (Staff Contact: Laura Rocha, Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as
appropriate.
ACTION: Council received the report.
2. COVID-19: ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE OPTIONS – 1) Adoption of a
resolution approving modifications to the COVID-19 Small Business Loan Program; and
2) Receive a report and discuss additional options to address the economic impact of the COVID-
19 pandemic and provide any desired direction based on the discussion. (Staff Contact: David
Graham, Community Development)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution, receive the report and provide
direction as appropriate.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-094 – 5/0;
Council received the report;
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, second by Council Member Acosta,
directing staff to return with information for City Council to have a discussion
for supporting non-profit organizations (see minutes for details) – 5/0.
3. OPTIONS FOR USE OF EXCESS GENERAL FUND RESERVE BALANCE – 1) Receive an update on
compliance with the General Fund Reserve and Pension Funding Policies; and
2) Provide direction to city staff on the use of General Fund Reserves balances in excess of the
40% target required by the General Fund Reserve Policy. (Staff Contact: Laura Rocha and Ryan
Green, Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the update and provide direction to staff.
ACTION: Council received the update;
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, second by Council Member Acosta,
directing staff to allocate $10 million from the unassigned General Fund reserve
balance to pay down existing pension liability to the California Public
Employees Retirement System, transfer $3.5 million from the unassigned
General Fund reserve balance to the Infrastructure Replacement Fund and
assign $8.3 million from the unassigned General Fund reserve balance to the
one-time costs associated with the City Council’s FY 2021-22 goals – 3/2 (Hall,
Blackburn – No).
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4. FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CITY COUNCIL GOALS WORK PLANS – 1) Adoption of a resolution approving
the work plan and to achieve goal priority to “Engage the community through a citizens committee
to create a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of
life” and appropriating funding for consulting services to assist in this effort;
2) Adoption of a resolution approving the Housing and Homeless Services work plan and necessary
funding appropriations to help achieve the City Council’s fiscal year 2021-22 priority goal of
“Reducing the homeless unsheltered population, among those who want help, by 50 percent
within five years.”;
3) Adoption of a resolution approving the work plan to achieve the goal priority “Bring the Fire
Department into conformance with Standards of Cover evaluation.”; and
4) Adoption a resolution approving the work plan to achieve the goal priority “Conduct a facilitated
City Council workshop to work on team building and City Council communication and an ethics
ordinance to support the delivery of superior public service.” (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City
Manager Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, second by Council Member Bhat-Patel,
directing staff to return with an amended resolution approving the work plan
and reflecting the amended language use of general fund excess reserves – 5/0;
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, second by Council Member Bhat-Patel,
directing staff to return with an amended resolution reflecting language that
includes: the postponement of hiring the two social workers, hiring an
employment & benefits specialist for a two year contract, and authorize the use
of reserve fund expenditures (see minutes for details) – 4/1 (Hall – No);
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, second by Council Member Acosta,
directing staff to return with an amended resolution with a different timeline
for acquiring ambulances and personnel to staff the ambulances (see minutes
for details) – 3/2 (Blackburn, Bhat-Patel – No);
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-095 approving the work plan to achieve the goal
priority “Conduct a facilitated City Council workshop to work on team building
and City Council communication and an ethics ordinance to support the delivery
of superior public service.” – 5/0.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 1/12/21)
Matt Hall
Mayor
North County Mayors and Managers
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary)
San Diego County Water Authority
SANDAG Board of Directors (primary)
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
Economic Revitalization Subcommittee
North County Homeless Action Committee
Keith Blackburn
Mayor Pro Tem – District 2
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate)
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SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (alternate)
Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee
Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member – District 3
SANDAG Board of Directors (1st alternate)
SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (primary)
North County Transit District (primary)
City/School Committee
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (primary)
League of California Cities – SD Division (alternate)
Economic Revitalization Subcommittee
Cori Schumacher
Council Member – District 1
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
League of California Cities – SD Division
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee
North County Homeless Action Committee
Teresa Acosta
Council Member – District 4
City/School Committee
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate)
North County Transit District (alternate)
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments
This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to
exceeding the total time allotted in the first public comments section. The City Clerk shall read any
remaining public comments into the record. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can
occur on these items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that
Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: 4:35 p.m.
City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1)
Written Materials
Written materials related to the agenda that are submitted to the City Council after the agenda packet has been
published will be available for review prior to the meeting during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s office, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive and on the city website. To review these materials during the meeting, please see the City Clerk
Visual Materials
Visual materials, such as pictures, charts, maps or slides, are allowed for comments on agenda items, not general public
comment. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 760-434-2820 or manager@carlsbadca.gov to make
arrangements in advance. All materials must be received by the City Manager’s Office no later than noon the day
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before the meeting. The time spent presenting visual materials is included in the maximum time limit provided to
speakers. All materials exhibited to the City Council during the meeting are part of the public record. Please note that
video presentations are not allowed.
Decorum
All participants are expected to conduct themselves with mutual respect. Loud, boisterous and unruly behavior can
interfere with the ability of the City Council to conduct the people’s business. That’s why it is illegal to disrupt a City
Council meeting. Following a warning from the presiding officer, those engaging in disruptive behavior are subject to
law enforcement action.
City Council Agenda
The City Council follows a regular order of business that is specified in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The City Council
may only make decisions about topics listed on the agenda.
Presentations
The City Council often recognizes individuals and groups for achievements and contributions to the community. Well-
wishers often fill the chamber during presentations to show their support and perhaps get a photo. If you don’t see an
open seat when you arrive, there will likely be one once the presentations are over.
Consent Items
Consent items are considered routine and may be enacted together by one motion and vote. Any City Council member
may remove or “pull” an item from the “consent calendar” for a separate vote. Members of the public may pull an item
from the consent calendar by requesting to speak about that item. A speaker request form must be submitted to the
clerk prior to the start of the consent portion of the agenda.
Public Comment
Members of the public may speak on any city related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law prohibits the
City Council from taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Comments requiring follow up will be referred to
staff and, if appropriate, considered at a future City Council meeting. Members of the public are also welcome to
provide comments on agenda items during the portions of the meeting when those items are being discussed. In both
cases, a request to speak form must be submitted to the clerk in advance of that portion of the meeting beginning.
Public Hearing
Certain actions by the City Council require a “public hearing,” which is a time within the regular meeting that has been
set aside and noticed according to different rules.
Departmental Reports
This part of the agenda is for items that are not considered routine and do not require a public hearing. These items are
usually presented to the City Council by city staff and can be informational in nature or require action. The staff report
about each item indicates the purpose of the item and whether or not action is requested.
Other Reports
At the end of each meeting, City Council members and the city manager, city attorney and city clerk are given an
opportunity to share information. This usually includes reports about recent meetings, regional issues, and recent or
upcoming meetings and events.
City Council Actions
Resolution
A resolution is an official statement of City Council policy that directs administrative or legal action or embodies a
public City Council statement. A resolution may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. Once adopted, it
remains City Council policy until changed by subsequent City Council resolution.
Ordinance
Ordinances are city laws contained in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Enacting a new city law or changing an existing one
is a two-step process. First, the ordinance is “introduced” by city staff to the City Council. If the City Council votes in
favor of the introduction, the ordinance will be placed on a subsequent City Council meeting agenda for “adoption.” If
the City Council votes to adopt the ordinance, it will usually go into effect 30 days later.
Motion
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A motion is used to propose City Council direction related to an item on the agenda. Any City Council member may
make a motion. A motion must receive a “second” from another City Council member to be eligible for a City Council
vote.