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Home My WebLink About2021-06-15; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL Minutes June 15, 2021, 3 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. INVOCATION: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 27, 2021 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 4, 2021 Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 6, 2021 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 18, 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 in recognition of Pride (LGBTQ+) Month Council Member Schumacher read the proclamation. Pride by the Beach representatives Lisa Nava and Butterfly Luv Hugz said a few words. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the record: Charles Lehr spoke regarding Site 13 to create awareness and express his concerns. Owner of Phoenix Sports Douglas Goldfein expressed his concern with the city's Parks & Recreation fees. Christine Davis, representing the Carlsbad Village Association, thanked the city for the support and resources provided to businesses throughout the pandemic. Noel Breen spoke regarding the right to free speech. June 15, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Tamara Dixon expressed her concerns with critical race theory being taught in schools. Mary Lucid expressed her concern with how funds received by the federal government will be allocated in order to benefit residents. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE AND GRAND AVENUE-Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-142 approving and authorizing the execution of a ground lease agreement with the North County Transit District for property located between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue, commonly known as the Depot Building and Parking Lot. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate) 2. AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH REY RIVER FARMS, INC. FOR A PORTION OF CANNON LAKE PARK-Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-143 authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year agricultural lease agreement with Rey River Farms, Inc. for a portion of APN 210-090-17, commonly referred to as the Cannon Lake Park. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate) 3. RENEWAL OF THE CISCO SMARTNET MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 WITH LOGICALIS, INC. -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-144 authorizing the City Manager to execute documents necessary to procure Cisco SmartNet maintenance and support services through June 30, 2022 from Logicalis, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $113,883 (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Administrative Services Department) 4. PROGRAMMING OF ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDS TO THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, CIP NOS. 6001 AND 6013-Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-145 authorizing the programming of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the Pavement Management Program and Concrete Replacement Program, CIP Nos. 6001 and 6013, for Fiscal Year 2021-22. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) 5. AGREEMENT WITH UTILIQUEST, LLC TO PERFORM DIGALERT UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT MARK-OUTS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-146 authorizing execution of an agreementwith Utiliquest, LLC to perform DigAlert underground service alert mark-outs for traffic signals in an amount not to exceed $183,894. (Staff contact: Fred Gaines . Jr., Public Works) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. June 15, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. ANNUAL CARLSBAD SISTER CITY PROGRAM UPDATE -Receive the annual update on the programs, relationships and finances of Carlsbad's Sister City Program as required by City Council Policy No. 77. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update. Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Cobian and Carlsbad Sister City Ambassador President Tom Hersant presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council received the update. 7. SOUTH SHORE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON TRAIL UPDATE AND DIRECTION ON PROJECT - Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-147 directing staff to pursue the design, public engagement and development of the South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail Project within only the Hub Park lease property. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update and adopt the resolution. Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Park Services Manager Tim Selke, and Park Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska 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, Park Services Manager Tim Selke explained that San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) was concerned about environmental and operation issues. Park Planning Manager Trojanowska further explained that SDG&E would prefer the project steers away from their easements and towers. Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster added that communication lines would be kept open with SDG&E. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster explained that the strawberry fields occupy a portion of the Hub Park lease property and the original trail alignment would infringe upon the Carlsbad Strawberry Company's current farm area. Director Lancaster added that the revised alignment does not occupy a portion of the strawberry fields. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster explained that the entrance to the trail would be just west of the Cannon bridge between Grand Pacific Drive and Faraday Avenue. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Park Planning Manager Trojanowska explained that approximately 0.4 acres and 1.6 miles of impacts were within the Habit Management Plan. Park Planning Manager Trojanowska also added that encroachments would happen in order to avoid SDG&E easements and other major improvements, and that this project will require California Coastal Commission approval. June 15, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page4 In response to Mayor Hall's inquiry, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster explained that the Parks & Recreation Department would bring back another update to City Council after speaking to the Coastal Commission and wildlife agencies. The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the record: Diana Lincoln expressed her concern with the staff report and the SDG&E lease agreement. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster explained that he is not aware of any type of agreement with SDG&E allowing the placement of the Agua Hedionda trail location. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Deputy City Manager of Community Services Gary Barberio added that the lease has a clause that requires the lessee to consult with SDG&E regarding any proposed improvements. Council received the update. Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve Resolution No. 2021-148 and directed staff to return with an update in Fall 2021. Motion carried, 3/2 (Hall, Blackburn -No). Mayor Hall declared a recess at 4:34 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 4:42 p.m. 8. ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE REAL ESTATE STRATEGIC PLAN, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE PARCELS -Receive the third annual update on the overall implementation of the adopted Real Estate Strategic Plan, the city's management of its Wireless Communication Facility license agreements and acquisition of open space parcels. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update. Real Estate Manager Curtis Jackson presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Council received the update. 9. FORMATION OF STANDING CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE - Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-148 authorizing the formation of a standing City Council Economic Development Subcommittee. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services Department) June 15, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting . Page 5 City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Chief Innovation Officer David Graham 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, Chief Innovation Officer Graham explained that the vast majority of the subcommittee's work is with small business owners. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Resolution No. 2021-148. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 10. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-149 appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-150 appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the record regarding their interest and qualifications to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission: Lisa Stark; James Revell; Julie Gibbs. , Mayor Hall nominated Robert Ingersoll and Lisa Stark to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2021-149 and 2021-150 appointing Robert Ingersoll and Lisa Stark to the Beach Preservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 11. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE CARLSBAD GOLF LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-151 appointing one member to 'the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Advisory Board. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Mayor Hall nominated Brian Hughes to serve on the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Advisory Board. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-151 reappointing Brian Hughes to the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. June 15, 2021 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 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. Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, requesting staff to bring back an item regarding raising the intersectional Pride Flag for the month of June beginning in 2022. Motion carried, 3/2 (Hall, Blackburn -No). Minute Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to place the acquisition of the historical Culver-Myers-Capp house on a future agenda for discussion and direction to staff. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council Members will be participating in a ceremonial event to mark the demolition of Carlsbad Fire Station No. 2 on Tuesday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m. at 1906 Arenal Road, Carlsbad, California. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Assistant City Manager Geoff Patnoe announced that in-person City Council meetings will be discussed at the next meeting. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:32 p.m. . \kwd?mLm~ Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC Senior Deputy City Clerk