HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-13; City Council; Agendas
The City Council also sits as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Community Development
Commission and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. When considering items presented to the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District Board, each member receives an additional $100 per meeting (max $300/month). When considering items presented to the
Community Development Commission each member receives an additional $75 per meeting (max $150/month).
Welcome to Your City Council Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information
about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each
topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk
is also available to answer any questions you have about City Council meeting procedures.
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• Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding officer (usually the mayor) changes that time.
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other members of your group are present. Group representatives have 10 minutes unless that time is
changed by the presiding officer or the City Council.
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effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 760-434-2821 (voice),
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before the meeting to decide.
More information about City Council meeting procedures can be found at the end of this agenda and in the
Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20.
July 13, 2021, 6 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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CALL TO ORDER: 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District on Consent Item No. 9.
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 11, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 8, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 22, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 23, 2021
ACTION: Minutes approved as presented – 4/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month
Proclamation in recognition of Library Board Trustee Dr. A. Sandy Parsons
Recognition of donation from the Carlsbad Friends of the Library
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC COMMENT: The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the
agenda. Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. In conformance with the Brown Act, a
total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public may participate in the meeting by submitting
comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive comments as
requested up to a total of 15 minutes in the beginning of the meeting. All other comments will be
heard at the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no action can occur on these
items.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be
enacted by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to
the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, the City Manager, or the
public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF MAY 31, 2021 – Accept and file Report on City Investments
as of May 31, 2021. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services
Department)
ACTION: Council received the report.
2. PURCHASE OF EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE THROUGH SAFETY NATIONAL
CASUALTY CORPORATION – Adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of excess workers’
compensation coverage through Safety National Casualty Corporation for FY 2021-22 in an
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amount not to exceed $259,270. (Staff contact: Sarah Reiswig and Judy von Kalinowski,
Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-159 – 4/0.
3. PURCHASE OF EXCESS LIABILITY COVERAGE THROUGH CALIFORNIA INSURANCE POOL AUTHORITY
Adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of a maximum of $43 million of excess liability
coverage through California Insurance Pool Authority for fiscal year 2021-22 in an amount not to
exceed $753,424. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-160 – 4/0.
4. PURCHASE OF $100 MILLION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH AON – Adoption of
a resolution approving the purchase of $100 million of property insurance coverage through Aon
for FY 21-22 in an amount not to exceed $386,834. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-161 – 4/0.
5. ACCEPTING A $36,575 PLEDGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT FROM THE CARLSBAD FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY – Adoption of a resolution accepting a $36,575 pledge of direct support from the Carlsbad
Friends of the Library to the City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Staff contact:
Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-162 – 4/0.
6. AGREEMENT FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, WORK CATEGORY B TO WEST COAST
ARBORISTS INC. – Adoption of a resolution awarding an agreement for Parks Maintenance
Services, Work Category B – Trees, to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$1,224,898 per year, during the initial two-year term of the agreement. (Staff contact: Tim Selke,
Parks & Recreation)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-163 – 4/0.
7. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE POINSETTIA
COMMUNITY PARK PHASE IV IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 4608 – Adoption of a resolution
awarding a construction contract to Senitica Construction, Inc. for the Poinsettia Community Park
Phase IV Improvements Project, CIP No. 4608 in an amount not to exceed $1,870,600; authorizing
the cooperative purchase through the use of a California Multiple Award Schedule Contract, for a
pre-engineered restroom building kit from Romtec, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $175,957;
and appropriating $25,000 in additional funds from the public facilities fee fund. (Staff contact:
Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-164 – 4/0.
8. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE VILLAS LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP NO. 5550 –
Adoption of a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for the Villas Lift Station Replacement Project, CIP No. 5550. (Staff contact: Vicki
Quiram and Dave Padilla, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-165 – 4/0.
9. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AMONG THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
WATER AUTHORITY AND ITS MEMBER AGENCIES – 1) Adoption of a CMWD resolution authorizing
the General Manager to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the San Diego County Water
Authority and its member agencies to provide and receive emergency assistance; and
2) Adoption of a CMWD resolution authorizing the General Manager to assist or request such
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assistance in the event of an emergency to ensure that the San Diego County Water Authority and
its member agencies can provide water services and safeguard the public’s water system. (Staff
contact: Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1659; and
Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1660 – 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1, A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Adoption of a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the
annual assessment for FY 21-22 for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, a special
assessment district. (Staff contact: Jason Rosado, Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-166 – 4/0.
11. FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2, A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Adoption of a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of
the annual assessment for FY 21-22 for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, a special
assessment district. (Staff contact: Jason Rosado, Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-167 – 4/0.
12. CREDIT CARD FEES – Adoption of a resolution adopting the addition of a credit card fee on the
city’s Master Fee Schedule. (Staff contact: Ryan Green, Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-168 as amended – 4/0 (see minutes for details).
13. CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE A FOUR-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 320 HEMLOCK AVE – Adoption of a
resolution denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve
a Planned Development Permit, Site Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and
Tentative Parcel Map to demolish an existing single-family home and construct a four-unit,
residential air-space condominium project on a 0.19-acre in-fill site located at 320 Hemlock
Avenue, within Mello II segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management
Zone 1. (Case Name: Hemlock Coast Homes; Case No.: PUD 2020-0001/SDP 2020-0004/CDP 2020-
0042/MS 2020-0003 (DEV2020-0023)) (Staff contact: Chris Garcia, Community Development)
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City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-169 – 4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
14. OPTIONS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT – Receive
a report in response to the City Council’s Jan. 26, 2021 direction for staff to present a report
within six months with viable strategies regarding Planning Area F and other coastal properties
to preserve open space and recreation and provide direction to staff as appropriate. (Staff
contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff as
appropriate.
ACTION: Council received the report.
15. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 1) Adoption
of a resolution appointing one member to the Library Board of Trustees; and
2) Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Library Board of Trustees. (Staff
contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk’s Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2021-170 appointing Stan Schatt; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-171 appointing William Sheffler – 4/0.
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 Development Subcommittee
Homeless Action Committee
Keith Blackburn
Mayor Pro Tem – District 2
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate)
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 Development Subcommittee
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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
Homeless Action Subcommittee
Teresa Acosta
Council Member – District 4
City/School Committee
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
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. 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.
Minute Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to hold the July 20, 2021 City
Council meeting in person – 4/0.
In accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 20.20.20, notice is hereby given that the City
Engineer has reviewed and, immediately following this City Council Meeting of July 13, 2021 will approve the
following final map:
Carlsbad Tract CT 2017-0006, located generally at 2569 Roosevelt Street.
Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and approved alterations thereof and
any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map.
2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision map Act and any local ordinances applicable
at the time of approval of the tentative map.
3) The map is technically correct.
Said map will be finalized and recorded, unless an interested party files a valid appeal of the City Engineer’s
action to City Council no later than 10 calendar days from the date of the City Engineer’s action. The appeal
shall specifically state the reason(s) for the appeal; see CMC Section 20.20.165 and 21.54.150.
If you have any question about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map
or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 434-2808.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: 10:42 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
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.
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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
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.