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Home My WebLink About2021-03-09; City Council; Minutes (2)CITY COUNCIL Minutes Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 March. 9, 2021, 3 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Celia Brewer announced no reportable action from closed session. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for the record: Anthony Bona congratulated City Clerk Barbara Engleson for her recognition in Women's History Month. Larry Posner congratulated city and fire staff for their response during the COV1D-19 pandemic and the vaccine distribution process. He also advocated for a more unified City Council. Noel Breen advocated for more unity amongst the City Council. Tim Stipe addressed misconceptions about a police oversight committee. Tracy Carmichael requested a review be conducted into Council Member Schumacher and for her resignation from the City Council. Tiffani Czapinski requested Council Member Schumacher's resignation from the City Council. Aly Vredenburg spoke in support of a potential police oversight committee. Melanie Burkholder requested Council Member Schumacher's resignation from the City Council. March 9, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Judy Rees requested Council Member Schumacher's resignation from the City Council. Mike Pfankuch requested Council Member Schumacher's resignation from the City Council. Jean Walker spoke about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) lawsuits. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1.REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JAN. 31, 2021 — Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Jan. 31, 2021. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2.DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE ROMERIA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HABITAT MITIGATION AREAS, CIP NO. 6604 — Adoption of Resolution 2021-051 authorizing execution of a declaration of restrictive covenants for the Romeria Drainage Improvement Project Habitat Mitigation Areas, CIP Project No. 6604. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3.LA COSTA TOWN SQUARE PARCEL 3 RESIDENTIAL — 1) Introduction of Ordinance CS-393 approving an amendment to the La Costa Master Plan (MP-149R) for property generally located southeast of the intersection of La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road, and located within the southeast quadrant of the city within Local Facilities Management Zone 11 (Case Name: La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 Residential; Case No.: AMEND 2017-0012); and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-052 approving a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit and Site Development Plan to subdivide a 7.2 acre parcel into two lots, one with 76 town homes and one with 19 affordable condominiums, including development standards modifications, on property generally located north of the intersection of Calle Timiteo and La Costa Avenue, within the La Costa Master Plan, Neighborhood SE-13B, in the southeast quadrant of the city and Local Facilities Management Zone 11 (Case Name: La Costa Townsquare Parcel 3 Residential; Case No. CT 2017-0003/PUD 2017-0004/SDP 2018-0018 (DEV2017-0178)). (Staff contact: Jason Goff, Community Development) City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, introduce an ordinance and adopt a resolution. March 9, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Senior Planner Jason Goff 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 3:50 p.m. City Attorney Celia Brewer explained that the applicant has 10 minutes to review their presentation. TRC Senior Vice President of Development Carlos Palafox and Consultant Byron de Arakal presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council Member Acosta discussed her ex parte disclosures. She explained she attended a meeting and walked the project site with TRC Senior Vice President of Development Carlos Palafox and Consultant Byron de Arakal. She also received additional information regarding the project from Traffic Commissioner Steve Linke. Hearing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 4:03 p.m. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-393 and adopt Resolution No. 2021-052. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 4. 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. Assistant Director of Emergency Services David Harrison, Deputy City Manager Gary Barberio, Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Community & Economic Development Director Jeff Murphy, Police Chief Neil Gallucci, Senior Program Manager Holly Nelson, Fire Department Chief Michael Calderwood, Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Deputy City Manager Laura Rocha, presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council received the report. Mayor Hall declared a recess at 4:58 p.m. March 9, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Mayor Hail reconvened the meeting at 5:10 p.m. 5.CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING DISCUSSION — Engage in a discussion regarding the regulations and options surrounding redistricting of City Council boundaries and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Department, Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department and Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Engage in discussion and provide direction to staff. Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services Manager Faviola Medina, Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon, Communication and Engagement Director Kristina Ray, and National Demographics Corporation Consultants Douglas Johnson and Shannon Kelly presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon explained that appointments to an Independent Redistricting Commission cannot be made by the legislative body. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon explained that the legislative body can determine the selection method for making appointments to the Independent Redistricting Commission but cannot actually make the appointments themselves. Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff to return with information about an independent redistricting commission at a future date uncertain. Motion carried, 3/2 (Hall, Blackburn — No). Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff to hold a virtual meeting in each district, two in-person mapping sessions, and include a multicultural outreach component. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 6.CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT ENERGY PRODUCT SELECTION AND RATES DISCUSSION — Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-053 establishing the Clean Energy Alliance's default power supply product for all customer accounts (municipal, commercidl, industrial and residential) within the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Jason Haber and Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Chief Executive Officer Barbara Boswell presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, CEA Chief Executive Officer Boswell explained that agencies at any time can change their default energy product. March 9, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, CEA Chief Executive Officer Boswell explained that exit rates are subject to volatility in the future for the next 8 to 10 years unless there is a legislative action. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, CEA Chief Executive Officer Boswell explained that if the Clean Energy Alliance has reserved funds that exceed the established goals, the Clean Energy Alliance Board can then set customers' rates at a reduced cost. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Haber explained that Clean Impact 75 in comparison to SDG&E has a 0.6% savings. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, CEA Chief Executive Officer Boswell explained that the Clean Energy Alliance purchases energy in advanced at a fixed rate in an amount that they anticipate their customers needing. She further explained that the Clean Energy Alliance does this to protect themselves from the volatility in prices when demand increases. Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Schumacher, to adopt Resolution 2020-053 selecting Option 2 — Clean Impact 75. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall — No). 7. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY — Consider a request from City Council Member Schumacher to adopt a resolution declaring a climate emergency. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Consider adoption of the resolution. Council Member Schumacher introduced the item. The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for the record: Karl Aldinger, Conservation Organizer for the Sierra Club of San Diego, advocated for the seriousness of a climate crisis. Paige DeCino expressed support for the resolution and advocated for local action towards fighting the global climate crisis. Michael McMahon advocated for local action towards fighting the global climate crisis. Stephen Gunther, on behalf of the Center of Sustainable Energy, expressed support for the resolution and praised the City of Carlsbad for its work towards resolving the climate crisis. March 9, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff to review recommended resolution and bring back at a future date. 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. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 7:20 p.m. Hector Gomez Deputy City Clerk