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Minutes
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Feb. 23, 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:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Jan. 12, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Jan. 19, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Feb. 4, 2021
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation for National Engineers Week
Council Member Acosta read the proclamation. Transportation Director Tom Frank thanked the
City Council and said a few words.
Proclamation in Recognition of Kallie Humphries
Council Member Schumacher read the proclamation. Kallie Humphries thanked the City Council
and said 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 the Parks & Recreation Department set goals to expand and grow the
Senior Center.
Julia Hayashi requested more park space in the Ponto area.
Melanie Burkholder spoke regarding e-bike public safety.
Todd Ruddle spoke regarding the placement of a paid public oversight committee, as well as the
closure of the pickleball courts at Poinsettia Park
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Teamster Representative Salvador Abrica spoke regarding the current request for proposals for
recycling organics, solid waste collections and organic materials processing services.
Pierre Cochet-Weindandt advocated for safety compliance to stop the spread of the COVID-19
virus.
Colin Scharff spoke regarding housing unaffordability in Carlsbad and San Diego County.
Colleen Walseth spoke regarding the opening of the Alga Norte Aquatics Center and allowing
parent participation.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1.AGREEMENT WITH NISSHO OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES —
Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-045 awarding an agreement for parks services, Work
Category C — Community Parks and Schools Athletic Fields, to Nissho of California, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $1,676,540 per year, during the initial two-year term of the
agreement, and appropriating an ongoing additional $308,540 from the General Fund to the
Parks Maintenance Operating Budget. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
2.CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ACE ELECTRIC FOR CITY FACILITY SAFETY AND PARKING
LOT LIGHTING PROJECT, CIP 6074 — Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-046 awarding a
construction contract to Ace Electric, Inc. for the City Facility Safety and Parking Lot Lighting
Project CIP No. 6074 at Calavera Hills, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Community Parks. (Staff
contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
3.ACQUISITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT AT 2687 LEIGHTON CIRCLE — Adoption of
Resolution No. 2021-047 authorizing the deputy city manager, administrative services, to
appropriate $150,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Special Revenue Fund
and $105,000 from the Housing Trust Fund and authorizing the City Manager to execute all
required documents to complete the purchase of an affordable housing unit at 2687
Leighton Circle. (Staff contact: David de Cordova, Community Development)
4.AMENDMENTS TO MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RICOH USA, INC. FOR MANAGED
PRINT SERVICES — Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-048 authorizing the city manager to
execute amendments to the Master Service Agreement with Ricoh-USA, Inc. for managed
print services, in an amount not to exceed $333,820 for a two-year term ending February
28, 2023, with an optimal one-year extension ending February 29, 2024 in an amount not to
exceed $166,910. (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Administrative Services)
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
This item was heard after Item #8
5.ORDINANCE NO. CS-391 — CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04 AMENDMENT —
ELECTED OFFICIALS — Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-391 amending Chapter 2.04 and
repealing Chapter 2.06 and Sections 2.08.010, 2.08.020, 2.08.022, 2.08.030 and 2.08.032 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-391.
This item was heard after Item #8
6.ORDINANCE NO. CS-392 — VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT AND
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT CHANGING PERMIT APPROVAL AUTHORITY
— Adoption of Ordinance No. 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). (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City
Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-392.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The Mayor requested this item be heard before Item #5.
7.FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FUNDING PLAN AND NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM —Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-
049 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 funding plan and authorizing the distribution of the
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Notice of Funding Availability for the Community Development Block
Grant Program. (Staff contact: Nancy Melander, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt a
resolution.
Program Manager Nancy Melander presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 3:44 p.m.
Hearing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed public hearing at 3:44
p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, adopting
Resolution No. 2021-049. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
The Mayor requested this item be heard before Item #5.
8. COVID-19 ACTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT — Receive a report on recent actions and
expenditures related to the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide direction
as appropriate. (Staff contact: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate.
City Manager Scott Chadwick introduced the item. Assistant Director of Emergency Services
David Harrison, Deputy City Manager of Community Services Gary Barberio, Parks &
Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Community & Economic Development Director Jeff
Murphy, Police Chief Neil Gallucci, Senior Program Manager Holly Nelson, Fire Chief Michael
Calderwood, Chief Innovation Officer David Graham, and Deputy City Manager of
Administrative Services Laura Rocha presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council received the report.
City Manager Scott Chadwick explained why the pickleball courts were closed due to lack of
compliance, and that singles play will be reopened as of Fri., Feb. 26, 2021.
In response to Council Member Acosta's inquiry, Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster
explained that swimmers were limited to one lane while swimming in order to remain in
compliance with social distancing protocols.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn's inquiry, Sgt. Gary Marshall explained that the
Police Department is working with North County Transit District (NCTD) and the San Diego
Sherriffs Department Rail Team regarding the homeless encampments on NCTD property.
Sgt. Marshall further explained that two encampments were given a 72-hour notice to leave
the premises and offered resources and assistance. Police Chief Gallucci clarified that not
moving encampments is a CDC guideline, not a law, in order to negate the spread of the
COVID-19 virus.
In response to Council Member Schumacher's inquiry, Sgt. Marshall explained that the issue
of homeless persons using the patio at the McGee Park House has been actively addressed
since Jan. 1, 2021, to include increasing patrols and contacting the individuals at the park
occupying the patio. Sgt. Marshall added that ten citations were issued as well as one arrest
for possession of narcotics. Sgt. Marshall added that the goal of the Homeless Outreach
Team was to provide outreach to individuals experiencing homeless and to assist them with
resources that are available.
In response to Council Member Schumacher's inquiry, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster
explained that a contracted company unlocks the bathrooms at the McGee House between
7 and 8 a.m. each morning. Council Member Schumacher voiced her concern for the female
janitors who clean the McGee House and have to navigate around homeless individuals using
the patio in order to access the house and not feeling safe doing so. Chief Gallucci explained
that officers in the field can add the McGee House to their patrol between 7 and 8 a.m. each
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morning, and that anyone can call the Police Department at any time to report homeless
individuals who are using the historic home's patio illegally.
In response to Council Member Schumacher's inquiry, City Attorney Celia Brewer stated that
not clearing encampments is a guidance by the CDC, not a law, and that they are suggesting
encampments not be cleared in order to negate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn,
directing staff to bring back an item regarding the enforcement of encampment clearings.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
For the record, Council Member Schumacher stated that Ms. Nelson and Sgt. Marshall have
been doing an exceptional job, and added that if she mentions wanting more to be done it
is not because they are not doing enough, but it is because the issue feels intractable to all.
Council Member Schumacher thanked Ms. Nelson and Sgt. Marshall for everything they do.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
This item was heard after Item #8
5.ORDINANCE NO. CS-391 — CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04 AMENDMENT —
ELECTED OFFICIALS — Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-391 amending Chapter 2.04 and
repealing Chapter 2.06 and Sections 2.08.010, 2.08.020, 2.08.022, 2.08.030 and 2.08.032 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-391.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-391. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Mayor Hall announced he would recuse himself from the following Item #6 due to a potential
conflict of interest. He left the meeting at 4:41 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn declared a recess at 4:41 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 4:47 p.m.
This item was heard after Item #8
6.ORDINANCE NO. CS-392 — VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT AND LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT CHANGING PERMIT APPROVAL AUTHORITY — Adoption
of Ordinance No. 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). (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
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City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-392.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn explained that although he originally voted no on this item, that
he would be voting yes to show support for the direction the rest of the City Council decided
to support.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-392. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall — Absent).
Mayor Hall rejoined the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
9. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN REPORT — Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-050
approving the recommended Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan Report in concept and
directing staff to proceed with the necessary environmental permitting and entitlements.
(Staff contact: Kasia Trojanowska, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Park Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska, and
Parks Services Manager Tim Selke presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Council Member Acosta's inquiry regarding the militaristic theme for the park,
Park Planning Manager Trojanowski explained that a more rustic and simple approach will
be used by featuring boulders and wood and ways to honor the Veterans.
In response to Mayor Hall's inquiry, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster explained that
legal advice has been obtained and will be incorporated in the final design aspects to avoid
creating any intentional hazards.
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for
the record:
San Diego Mountain Biking Association Executive Director Susie Murphy thanked staff
involved for a beautiful project and urged the City Council to approve the item.
Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke regarding the 43.5 acres of sensitive
habitat and asked that the project planners be careful when it comes to that area.
Mayor Hall and Council Members thanked the Parks & Recreation Department staff for their
hard work in creating a beautiful, multi-use park.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-050. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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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.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:27 p.m.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk