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Aug. 17, 2021, 3 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Celia Brewer explained
that the City Council unanimously authorized initiation of litigation against Canyon Springs
Enterprises, a California corporation d.b.a. RSH Construction Services, stemming from work on
CIP Project 4084, also known as the reservoir lining project at The Crossings golf course .
. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 15, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 29, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 13, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting.held July 20, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 27, 2021
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
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, 4/0. Item No. 4, 3/1 (Hall
-No).
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2021 -Accept and file Report on City
Investments as of June 30, 2021. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha,
Administrative Services)
2. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO PART-TIME AND CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
SALARY SCHEDULES-Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-187 approving revisions to the City of
Carlsbad Part-Time and Carlsbad City Employees' Association salary schedules. (Staff contact:
Silvano Rodriguez and Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources)
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3. AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SAVINGS BY
DESIGN PROGRAM FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CIP PROJECT
NO. 4060 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-188 authorizing the Deputy City Manager of
Public Works to execute an agreement for participation in the San Diego Gas & Electric
Savings by Design Program for the Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 4060.
(Staff contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works and Michael Calderwood, Fire)
4. AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE COLLEGE BOULEVARD REACH A
PROJECT. CIP PROJECT NO. 3636 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-189 authorizing
execution of a professional services agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for
Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental Assessment of College Boulevard Reach
A, CIP No. 3636, in an amount not to exceed $1,919,294. (Staff Contact: Scott Lyle, Public
Works)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
5. ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 18.22 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS) TO
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-399 adding a
new Chapter 18.22 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) to the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code
pursuant to state law. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance.
Community Development Director Jeff Murphy presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-399. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the
record:
Michael McMahon expressed his concern with climate change and requested City Council declare
a climate emergency.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
6. TWO CONCEPTUAL HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING MAPS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND PUBLIC
OUTREACH PLAN -Consider the information contained in this report and take the following
actions by minute motion:
1) Approve the two conceptual rezoning maps for public review, which are intended to meet
the Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements, in accordance with Program 1.1 of
the Carlsbad Housing Element; and
2) Approve the public engagement·plan; and
3) Direct staff to release the conceptual rezoning maps for public review and input as
detailed in the public engagement plan and return to the City Council with the results. (Staff
contact: Scott Donnell, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report, approve the actions by minute motion
and provide direction as appropriate.
Senior Planner Scott Donnell presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individuals calJed into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Charles l~hr expressed his support of the maps presented by stdff.
Allison Vredenburgh expressed her support for removing Zone 3 cap from the proposal .
. Joe Vredenburgh expressed his support for removing Zone 3 cap from the proposal.
Elizabeth Edmonston expressed her support for removing Zone 3 cap from the proposal.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Senior Planner Donnell explained
that staff could provide information on how many additional units could be built based on
current management caps in each quadrant at a later time. He also confirmed that if Cottage
Row is selected as a potential site, the current units could be demolished, however, that could
also occur under current zoning if the land use designation changes under the current land
use plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Senior Planner Donnell explained the
sites identified include a 30% buffer based on the original Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) estimate. Deputy City Manager Gary Barberio explained adding
• alternative sites from.the list could add to the buffer and could lead to removing a different
site off the list.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Senior Planner Donnell explained industrial sites
may not be appropriate locations to consider due to potential restrictions that could be
imposed as well as other health and safety concerns.
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In response to an· inquiry from Mayor Hall, Principal Planner Eric Lardy explained that
community outreach will be conducted to all impacted school districts.
Community Development Director Jeff Murphy explained that not all of the site alternatives
are necessary to include to cover loss of the Ponto Site and Site 13.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Community Development Director
Murphy explained that the message to the community is that this is a proposal to receive
feedback and not up-zone the properties.
Council Member Bhat-Patel expressed her concern with including the properties at Ambrosia
Lane, Blue Herron, and Hummingbird Road and was most interested in indudiog the
properties at Caitrans Pacific Sales, North County Transit District (NCTD) Poinsettia Coaster
Station, La Costa Glen/Forum, and the North Ponto Parcel.
Council Member Acosta expressed her support for including the NCTD Poinsettia Coaster
Station and the La Costa Glen/Forum as additional site alternatives.
In response to Council Member Acosta's suggestions, Community Development Director
Murphy explained that while the recommended maps include enough buffer, should the City
Council choose to remove any sites, the buffer will be eroded.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Principal Planner Lardy explained
that the State of California looks at equal distribution of housing in an.effort to affirmatively
further fair housing.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn expressed his support for including the _NCTD Poinsettia Coaster
Station as a potential site due to its proximity to public transportation.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Mayor Hall explained he would
prefer not to eliminate sites for consideration.
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the
two conceptual rezoning maps for public review, the public engagement plan, and include
the Caltrans Pacific Sales, NCTD Poin~ettia Coaster Station, La Costa Glen/Forum, and North
Ponto Parcel as site alternatives for consideration.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Community Development Director
Murphy explained that the proposal is for feedback from the community and that staff will
return with maps based on their input.
Council Member Acosta explained she would not be s,upportive of including Ambrosia Lane,
Blue Heron Place (Aviara), nor Hummingbird Road (Murphy) as low priorities.
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Substitute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to
consider Ambrosia Lane, Blue Heron Place (Aviara}, and Hummingbird Road (Murphy) as low
priorities.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackbum, Senior Planner Donnell explained
the unit yield for Hummingbird Road {Murphy property) is dependent on the acreage.
Substitute Motion withdrawn by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn.
Substitute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn to consider Hummingbird Road {Murphy
property) as a low priority. Motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the
two conceptual rezoning maps for public review, the public engagement plan, and include
the Caltrans Pacific Sales, NCTD Poinsettia Coaster Station, La Costa Glen/Forum, and North
Ponto Parcel as site alternatives for consideration. Motion carried, 4/0.
Council received the report.
Mayor Hall called a recess at 4:57 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
7. DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL VACANCY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE -
By ll'!Otion:
1) Select interview questions to be asked of District 1 City Council applicants at the Aug. 24,
2021 City Council meeting; and
2} Approve the interview and appointment process. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City
Manager Department and Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: By minute motion, select interview questions and
approve the interview and appointment process.
Director of Legislative & Constituent Services Sheila Cobian and City Clerk Services Manager
Faviola Medina 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, Director of Legislative &
Constituent Services Cobian explained that the City Council could. potentially give their
rankings on the top applicants and not all 13. Director of Legislative & Constituent Services
Cobian added that City Clerk staff can ask the applicants the interview questions.
Mayor Hall expressed interest in extending the introductory time to three or five minutes.
Council concurrence established to give each applicant three minutes.
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Council Member Bhat-Patel expressed interest in adding a one-minute closing statement.
Council concurrence established.
Council Member discussion ensued regarding setting a meeting time limit of four hours and
then continuing to another date.
In response to an inquiry from City Manager Chadwick, City Attorney Brewer explained the
meeting could be adjourned after approximately four hours and continued to a date certain
of Aug. 26, 2021. Council concurrence established on the continuation date of Aug. 26, 2021.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
the following interview and appointment process guidelines:
• Rank the top three candidates
• Allow three minutes for opening comments
• Ask five questions total to include the hypothetical question at the end
• Candidates will be given two minutes to answer each question
• Allow one minute for closing comments
• Meeting duration of four to four and a half hours with adjournment to Aug. 26, 2021
if needed
• City Clerk staff will ask the applicants the interview questions
Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
8. DISTRICT 2 AND DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENTS OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE TRAFFIC & MOBILITY
COMMISSION -1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-190 appointing one member to the
Traffic & Mobility Commission; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-191 appointing one member to the Traffic & Mobility
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 comments for
the record rega rding their interest and qualifications to serve on the Traffic & Mobility
Commission: Josh Coelho and William Fowler.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-190 re-appointing William Fowler. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-191 appointing Josh Coelho. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
9. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2021-19iappointing one member to the Housing Commission. (Staff contact:
Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
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Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded ~Y Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No'. 2021-
192 re-appointing Allen Manzano. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
10. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE ARTS COMMISSION -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2021-193 appointing one member to the Arts Commission. (Staff contact:
Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department)
The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for
the record regarding their interest and qualifications to serve on the Arts Commission: Torrey
Cook.
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-
193 appointing Nora George. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
11. CARLSBAD GOLF LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
APPOINTMENT Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-194 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.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-
194 appointing Bill Canepa. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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.
Mayor Hall and the City Council Members also thanked City Clerk Engleson for her service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council may be participating in
upcoming events on the following dates and times:
• Wed., Aug. 18, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Blue Ribbon City Launch at GelatoLove,
300 Carlsbad Village Dr., #104, Carlsbad, CA
• Wed., Aug. 18, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City of Carlsbad Police Chief Williams
Meet & Greet -District 3 at Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad,
California
• Fri., Aug. 20, 2021 from 11:00 a.m . to 1:00 p.m. at Carlsbad Chamber's State of the
Community-VIP Viewing Only at Gnarlywood, 2081 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, California
• Fri., Aug. 20, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City of Carlsbad Police Chief Williams
Meet & Greet-District 1 at Pine Community Park at 3209 Harding St., Carlsbad, California
• Mon., Aug. 23, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at City of Carlsbad Police Chief Williams Meet
& Greet-District 4 at Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad,
California
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Chadwick thanked City Clerk Engleson for her
service. He also announced four upcoming Meet the Chief events:
• District 1, Aug. 20, 2021 at Pine Community Park
• District 2, Aug. 27, 2021 at Calavera Hills Community Park
• District 3, Aug. 18, 2021 at Poinsettia Community Park
• District 4, Aug, 23, 2021 at Stagecoach Community Park
He also announced four upcoming virtual Independent Redistricting Committee meetings:
• District 1, Aug. 25, 2021
• District 2, Aug. 26, 20~1
• District 3, Sept. 1, 2021
• District 4, Sept. 2, 2021
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City Attorney Brewer thanked City Clerk Engleson for her service.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: City Clerk Engleson thanked current and past City Council members
and staff.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:09 p.m.
Mia De M rzo
Deputy C ty Clerk