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Home My WebLink About2021-02-16; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL Minutes Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Feb. 16, 2021, 3 p.m. 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: None. INVOCATION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. PRESENTATIONS: NCTD Plans for Carlsbad Station Mayor Hall announced this item was continued to a date uncertain. Proclamation for Black History Month Council Member Schumacher read the proclamation. Sage Creek High School Black Student Union President Christian Dorsey-McQueen and Carlsbad High School Black Student Union President Lena McEachern said a few words. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the •record: Mary Lucid spoke regarding the Senior Center. Robert Klotz spoke regarding reopening the pickle ball courts. Katie Taylor spoke regarding her opposition to a civilian police oversight committee. Ellie Arkans requested the City Council delay their decision on implementing a civilian police oversight committee. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Feb. 16, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1.ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS — Accept and file Annual Report of Investments for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, Administrative Services) 2.REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY 1 — ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENTS Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-042 adopting revised City Council Policy No. 1, Adoption of City Council Policy Statements. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) 3.PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT CONDITION DATA COLLECTION — Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-043 authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Infrastructure Management Services, LLC for citywide pavement condition data collection and analysis as part of the Pavement Management Program, CIP Project No. 6001 in an amount not to exceed $165,700. (Staff contact: Jonathan Schauble, Public Works) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 4.CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04 AMENDMENT — ELECTED OFFICIALS — Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-391 amending Chapter 2.04 and repealing Chapter 2.06 and Sections 2.080.010, 2.080.020, 2.08.022, 2.08.030 and 2.08.032 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. (Staff contact: Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Department and Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon and Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Cobian presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). City Attorney Celia Brewer introduced and titled the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-391. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT CHANGING PERMIT APPROVAL AUTHORITY — 1) Introduction of Ordinance CS- 392 amending the Village and Barrio Master Plan to change the approval authority from the Planning Commission to the City Council for site development plans, conditional use permits, coastal development permits and variances processed within the Barrio Perimeter, Barrio Center and Village-Barrio other districts (Case Name: Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment; Case No.: AMEND2020- 0001/AMEND2020-0002 (DEV08014); or 2) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Village and Barrio Master Plan to change the approval authority from the City Council to the Planning Commission for site development Feb. 16, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 plans, conditional use permits, coastal development permits and variances processed within the Village Center, Village General, Hospitality, Freeway Commercial and Pine-Tyler mixed- use districts (Case Name: Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment; Case No.: AMEND2020- 0001/AM END2020- 0002 (DEV08014). (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt an ordinance. Mayor Hall announced he would recuse himself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest. He left the meeting at 3:28 p.m. Community Development Director Jeff Murphy presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 3:32 p.m. Hearing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 3:33 p.m. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Don Neu explained the approximate Planning Commission appeal costs, that no applications have been received for California State Senate Bill 35 projects, and that a maximum of five hearings are allowed under California State Senate Bill 330. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Community Development Director Murphy confirmed District 1 has the highest level of poverty in the city. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Community Development Director Murphy explained the history of the Planning Commission's decision-making authority. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu confirmed that if the appellant were successful in the appeal, they would receive their monies back. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Community Development Director Murphy explained that the City Council still has the ultimate authority to reverse the Planning Commission's decision through an appeal. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, City Attorney Celia Brewer explained two possible approaches to appeals including modifying the hardship provision and discouraging frivolous appeals. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Community Development Director Murphy explained the state's intent to reduce impediments, uncertainties and risks associated with the public hearing process. Feb. 16, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, City Planner Don Neu explained the appeals process provisions. Community Development Director Murphy added that there is a one-page application. City Attorney Celia Brewer introduced and titled the ordinance. Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-392 (Option 1). Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Blackburn — No; Hall —Absent). Mayor Hall returned to the meeting at 3:58 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HAZARD CONSTRUCTION FOR EL CAMINO REAL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS—Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-044 accepting bids, awarding a contract to Hazard Construction Company and authorizing additional appropriation in an amount not to exceed $512,000 for construction of the El Camino Real Bridge Improvements at Cannon Road Phase I, CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056, in an amount not to exceed $1,819,988. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles, Public Works) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Engineering Manager Hossein Ajideh and Associate Engineer Brandon Miles 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, Engineering Manager Ajideh clarified that the completion of three northbound lanes will be part of phase two of the project. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Resolution No. 2021-044. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and the City Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members. They also congratulated Council Member Bhat-Patel on the birth of her child. Mayor Hall announced the City Council Goal workshop has been continued to March 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Chadwick congratulated Council Member Bhat-Patel on the birth of her child. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: Feb. 16, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 City Attorney Brewer congratulated Council Member Bhat-Patel on the birth of her child. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: City Clerk Engleson congratulated Council Member Bhat-Patel on the birth of her child. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting in memory of Roy Sanchez at 4:19 p.m. _..-Rfkq-4?lontoit\ut(--)D Mia De Marzo Deputy City Clerk