HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-16; City Council; ; South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail Update and Direction on Pursuing the Project’s Design, Public Engagement and DevelopmentMeeting Date: Nov. 16, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Tim Selke, Parks Services Manager
tim.selke@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2857
Subject: South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail Update and Direction on
Pursuing the Project’s Design, Public Engagement and Development
District: 2
Recommended Action
Receive a project update and provide direction to staff as to whether or not the city should
further pursue the design, public engagement and development of the South Shore Agua
Hedionda Lagoon Trail Project within only the Hub Park Lease property.
Executive Summary
Staff provided an update on the initial design and public engagement for the recreational trail
and related amenities along the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in the Hub Park
Lease property at the June 15, 2021, City Council meeting, (Exhibit 1).
Carlsbad has leased the 96 acres known as the Hub Park property from SDG&E since 1975. The
terms of the lease allow the city to use the land for park and recreation purposes. The city has
been working with SDG&E and state agencies on the trail project since 2019. Based on input
from San Diego Gas & Electric, the underlying property owner, the scope of the project had to
be greatly reduced to stay within the limits of the Hub Park property.
After receiving public comments and discussing the item, the City Council adopted the
proposed resolution, and directed staff to return with additional information on several aspects
of the project, including potential parking for trail users, construction mitigation requirements
and habitat area restoration and management costs. Specifically, the meeting minutes (Exhibit
2) reflect that the City Council:
1.Adopted Resolution No. 2021-148, 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
2.Directed staff to return with a project update in the fall of 2021
This staff report provides that update, with the information on the project requested by the
City Council. Since the previous report was presented, SDG&E representatives confirmed their
prior position that the trail must stay within the boundaries of the Hub Park property. In
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addition, SDG&E representatives will not allow the proposed trail to be located on the existing
dirt utility access roads, which significantly increases the estimated project costs.
Discussion
Trail patron access and parking opportunities
Soon after the June 15 City Council meeting, staff contacted the Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Foundation’s chief executive officer and inquired about the possibility of using the parking lot at
the foundation’s Discovery Center for trail parking. Staff were subsequently told the
foundation’s board of directors had voted against this proposal because of conflicts with the
various groups attending education programs at the Discovery Center.
Staff met with SDG&E representatives about two weeks later and asked them to further
consider allowing for trail parking at the adjacent Carlsbad Strawberry Company parking lot,
property that is also owned by SDG&E, as well as access from that parking lot to the proposed
trail, at the western boundary of the Hub Park property. The SDG&E representatives declined to
approve both the requests. In addition, in October 2021, the SDG&E representatives confirmed
their prior position that the trail must stay within the boundaries of the Hub Park property.
SDG&E representatives indicated they are willing to continue to discuss these requests with city
staff, but are unable to make any commitments at this time.
Construction requirements and revised costs
The project team has developed the 30% design, grading and revegetation plans, and
associated wetlands and uplands impacts assessment for the South Shore Agua Hedionda
Lagoon Trail, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 4085. Using that work as a foundation,
a trail construction cost estimate was prepared (Exhibit 3). The total estimated construction
costs alone represent a greater than six fold increase from the total estimated project costs
included in the City Council approved Trails Master Plan of $450,000. This increase is largely
attributable to the fact that SDG&E representatives are indicating they will not allow the
proposed trail to be located on the existing dirt utility access roads, as was originally anticipated
in the drafting of the Trails Master Plan. With this new SDG&E direction, the trail system is now
designed to avoid the existing utility access roads, which results in the significantly higher
construction and habitat mitigation costs shown in the table below.
Habitat mitigation program requirements and costs
On Aug. 5, 2021, the project team presented the conceptual plan for the trail to the California
Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service during the regularly scheduled Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan coordination
Estimated construction costs - South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
Trail construction $1,736,800
Construction management and inspection staff, contractual services $347,360
Insurance, bonding, overhead $521,040
Construction contingency $173,600
Estimated total $2,778,800
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meeting. According to the Habitat Management Plan, a portion of Hub Park is designated as a
proposed hardline preserve, areas specifically delineated on planning maps to be spared from
development in perpetuity. That means that upon completion of the trail construction, the city
is required to manage that preserved land to the plan’s standards. The presentation was
focused on the anticipated biological impacts to the existing habitat on the Hub Park property.
The proposed trail would impact a potential total of .45 acres of the area dedicated as a
preserve by the Habitat Management Plan, and impact a total of 1.66 acres outside the
preserve.
A Habitat Mitigation Program cost estimate (Exhibit 4) was prepared, based upon 0.45 acre of
wetland and waters mitigation and 4.24 acres of upland coastal sage scrub mitigation. The table
below outlines the estimated costs for mitigation of habitat impacts that would be required if
the trail is constructed.
Long term habitat management requirements and costs
During the Aug. 5, 2021 meeting, the project team also discussed the long-term management of
the Hub Park property under the standards of the Habitat Management Plan. SDG&E currently
provides the environmental monitoring and management of the entire parcel and wishes to
continue in the role of sole manager of the habitat areas on the property. Upon completion of
the trail development, the city would likely be required to either assume long-term
management of the habitat mitigation areas along the trail, or of the entire Hub Park property
A final determination as to the city’s scope of responsibility would ultimately be made by the
resource agencies during the project’s entitlement and permitting phases. The table below
outlines the estimated costs for annual management of the habitat under each requirement.
Site visits and input of local tribal communities
On July 2, 2021, the city’s consultant sent an informal notification letter on the project to the
main local tribes, on behalf of the city’s Planning Division. The following tribes were notified:
• Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
• Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
• San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
Estimated habitat mitigation program costs - South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
Wetland mitigation $201,831
Upland mitigation $469,247
Estimated total $671,078
Estimated annual habitat management costs - South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
Management of the mitigation areas along the trail only $6,500
Management of the entire Hub Park property $39,000
Estimated total $6,500 - $39,000
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• The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
• Pauma Band of Mission Indians
The notification letter offered site visits to interested representatives of the tribes were offered
to. On July 29, 2021, a site visit was conducted with two members of The Rincon Band of
Luiseño Indians. On Sept. 23, 2021, a site visit was conducted with members of the Rincon Band
of Luiseño Indians and the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. After those visits, the
representatives expressed that the Hub Park property is of significant value to the tribal
communities and there is a strong desire to preserve the landscape in its current form.
Public engagement
The public engagement program would move forward if the City Council directs staff to further
pursue this trail project. If that direction is provided, staff anticipate the solicitation of public
input on the trail amenities would begin by March 2022.
Options
Given the information noted above, staff are now seeking the City Council’s direction on
whether or not the city should further pursue the design, public engagement and development
of the South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail within only the Hub Park property.
Staff provide the following options for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Direct staff to continue pursuit of the South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail within only
the Hub Park property, taking into account the constraints and concerns noted above
Pros:
• Meets the desire of the community for a trail within the Hub Park property
• Increases recreational opportunities for the community
• Partially satisfies the intent of the trail identified within the Trails Master Plan
• Adds 1.4 miles of trails to the citywide trails inventory
• Provides for controlled use of the bluff tops along the south shore of the lagoon
Cons:
• Does not meet full extent of trail distance or connectivity desired by the community
• Results in approximately a mile less distance and less trail connectivity than the
anticipated trail identified within the Trails Master Plan
• Provides limited access to the trail, at a less convenient location than identified
• Does not provide for trail patron parking opportunities at the trailhead
• Increases impacts to habitat due to SDG&E not allowing use of utility access roads
• Does not align with tribal communities’ desire to preserve landscape in current form
• Use of the property would be for an unknown duration, the initial 60-year term of
the lease agreement with SDG&E expires in 2035
• The estimated costs to just construct the trail is more than six times greater than the
total estimated project costs originally included in the Trails Master Plan
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2. Direct staff to cease pursuit of the South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
Pros:
• Project’s funding and staff could be reallocated to other high-priority projects, such
as Veterans Memorial Park, Village H South Off Leash Dog Area and Trail Connector,
Robertson Ranch Community Park and the South Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment
Cons:
• Does not meet the community’s desire for a trail within the Hub Park property
• Potential for increased costs in the future, should the trail project be reconsidered
3. Direct staff to continue pursuit of the of the South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail within
only the Hub Park property by reengaging on the noted constraints and concerns with the
representatives of the applicable entities in an effort to gain greater flexibility
Pros:
• May result in greater flexibility on noted constraints and concerns of the entities
• May result is a trail system that is less costly to construct, has less habitat impacts
and thus less habitat mitigation, and fulfills a portion of the community’s desire
Cons:
• May not result in greater flexibility on noted constraints and concerns of the entities
• Project’s resources could not be reallocated to other high-priority projects
Fiscal Analysis
Option 1
Sufficient funding is available to further pursue the design and public engagement program
associated with option 1. However, additional funding would be required to pursue the
construction, the habitat mitigation program, the long-term habitat management and the
routine maintenance of the trail. The table below outlines the project’s total appropriations and
expenditures to date, and estimated costs and appropriations needed. If so directed and
funding is available, staff would include a request for the additional appropriations in the Fiscal
Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget for the City Council’s consideration.
South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail, CIP Project No. 4085
ONE-TIME COSTS
Total appropriations to date $755,500
Total expenditures and encumbrances to date $264,060
Total funds available $491,440
Total estimated construction and habitat mitigation program $3,449,878
Remaining design and environmental contractual services $254,987
Total costs for project completion $3,704,865
Remaining balance (total project costs - total funds available) ($3,213,425)
Additional appropriations needed for one-time costs $3,213,425
ANNUAL COSTS
Estimated annual long-term habitat management $6,500-$39,000
Estimated annual trail (including amenities) maintenance $7,000
Total estimated annual habitat management and trail maintenance $13,500-$46,000
Ongoing appropriations needed for annual costs $13,500-$46,000
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Option 2
The project’s available funds of $491,440 could be reallocated to other high priority projects.
Option 3
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action other than staff time.
Next Steps
Staff will act in accordance with the City Council’s direction regarding this trail.
Environmental Evaluation
The Trails Master Plan has been reviewed in keeping with the California Environmental Quality
Act. On Aug. 27, 2019, the City Council adopted a mitigated negative declaration and a
mitigation monitoring and reporting program, which analyzed the Carlsbad Trails Master Plan at
a broad, programmatic level. Staff anticipates performing additional project-level CEQA review
for the South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail if directed to further pursue the project.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. City Council staff report – South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail, dated June 15, 2021
2. City Council meeting minutes, dated June 15, 2021
3. South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail construction cost estimate
4. South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail Habitat mitigation program cost estimate
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Exhibit 1
City Council staff report – South Shore Agua Hedionda
Lagoon Trail, dated June 15, 2021
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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CITY 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.
Exhibit 2
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk
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Client:City of Carlsbad Job No.12821.0000
Project:South Shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon (Hub Park) Trail Imp Estimator:SMB
Submittal:30% Design Checker:NR
Site:Cannon Road & Car Country Drive Cost Index:
Total Total
Item Item Description Qty Unit $/Unit Net Cost $
General Requirements 316,900$
1 Mobilization/Demobilization (10%)1 LS 157,890$ 157,890$
2 Clearing and Grubbing 1 LS 130,000$ 130,000$
3 Traffic Control 1 LS 6,000$ 6,000$
4 Potholing 3 EA 1,000$ 3,000$
5 Prepare and Implement Stormwater Requirements 1 LS 20,000$ 20,000$
Sitework 842,900$
1 Grading - Export 2105 CY 120$ 252,600.00$
2 6" Decomposed Granite 60000 SF 10$ 576,780.00$
3 6" Gravel Shoulder 537 CY 25$ 13,430.00$
4 Redwood Header Board 29000 LF 2.50$ 72,500.00$
Concrete 15,000$
1 20'Lx12"W Precast Bridge 1 LS 15,000$ 15,000
2 Storm Drain Headwall 5 EA 6,592$ 32,970
Storm Drain 31,900$
1 18" HDPE 194 LF 100$ 19,500$
2 24" HDPE 23 LF 140$ 3,210$
3 Rip Rap Slope Protection 50 CY 183$ 9,150$
Planting & Irrigation 530,100$
1 Site Prep 677371 SF 0.30$ 204,120$
2 5-gallon Container Plants 30 EA 31.64$ 950$
3 1-gallon Container Plants 235 EA 16.57$ 3,900$
4 Plant protection cages (CSS Plants Only)235 EA 3.01$ 710$
5 Seeding (Hydroseed w/ soil amendments and fertilizer)677368 SF 0.20$ 136,080$
6 Fiber Rolls and Final Stabilization 1 LS 1,525.00$ 1,525$
7 Irrigation System 1 LS 37,977.87$ 37,980$
8 Plant establishment maintenance 20 month 3,515.54$ 70,320$
9 Mobilization/Demobilization 1 LS 5,022.20$ 5,030$ 10 Contingency (15%)1 LS 69,399.01$ 69,400$
Total 1,736,800$
Exhibit 3
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Table 1. Estimate of Probable Cost for the Hub Park Trail Mitigation Program (Upland and Wetland)
Task
No.Quantity Unit Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1.Preparation of Conceptual Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Wetland Areas (CHMMP Report)1 Lump Sum $9,500 $9,500
2.Wetland Mitigation/Revegetaation Installation (0.45 ac. = 19,602 sq. ft. )19,602 sq. ft. $2.50 $49,005
3.Wetland Mitigation Maintenance (120-days)4 Month $3,000 $12,000
4.Construction Implementation Monitoring (Installation thru 120-days) (Wetland area only)5 Month $1,500 $7,500
5.5-Yr. Maintenance (0.45 ac. Wetland area only)5 Year $8,500 $42,500
6.5-Yr. Biological Monitoring and Reporting (0.45 ac. Wetland area only)5 Year $10,000 $50,000
7.Final Resource Agecny Sign-off Coordination 1 Lump Sum $5,000 $5,000
Subtotal $175,505
Contingency (15%, rounded-up)$26,326
Total Wetland & Waters Mitigation:$201,831
Total cost per acre for Wetland Mitigation = $201,831 / 0.45 acres = $448,513 / ac.
1.Preparation of Conceptual Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Upland Areas (CHMMP Report)1 Lump Sum $8,500 $8,500
2.Upland Mitigation/Revegetation Installation (4.24 ac.)184,694 sq. ft. $1.50 $277,041
3.Upland Mitigation Maintenance (120-days)4 Month $2,500 $10,000
5.Construction Implementation Monitoring (Installation thru 120-days) (Upland Mit. Areas)5 Month $2,000 $10,000
6.5-Yr. Maintenance (4.24 ac. Upland area only)5 Year $10,000 $50,000
7.5-Yr. Biological Monitoring and Reporting (4.24 ac. Upland area only)5 Year $10,000 $50,000
8.Final CCC/City Sign-off Coordination 1 Lump Sum $2,500 $2,500
Subtotal $408,041
Contingency (15%, rounded-up)$61,206
Total Upland Mitigation:$469,247
Total cost per acre for Upland Mitigation = $469,247 / 4.24 acres = $110,671 / ac.
Grand Total Wetland and Upland Mitigation:$671,078
Total cost per acre for Wetland and Upland Mitigation = $671,078 / 4.69 acres = $143,087 / ac.
Task Description
Wetland and Waters Mitigation: Work assumes 0.45 acre (19,602 sq. ft.) of Wetland and Waters mitigation area (0.15 acre of impact @ 3:1 mitigation ratio),
implemented onsite. Mitigation would meet City, CCC and resource agency requirements. Assumes wetland permitting being cost out separately.
Wetland Mitigation Cost Projections
Upland Mitigation Cost Projections
8/24/2021, revised (based upon 30% grading and revegetation plans and associated GIS wetlands and uplands impacts assessment).
Upland Mitigation: Work assumes 4.24 acre (184,694 sq. ft.) of upland CSS mitigation area (2.12 acres of impact @ 2:1 mitigation ratio), implemented onsite.
Mitigation would be designed for compliance with CCC and City of Carlsbad Requirements. Assumes that the upland CSS mitigation would be accomplished as part of
the general onsite revegetation effort, but a specific location within the site would be designated for active monitoring and tracking. Installation costs are included in
the overall cost estimate, and preparation of an CHMMP and maintenance and monitorng costs are included herein. Exhibit 4Nov. 16, 2021 Item #14 Page 15 of 15
So. Shore Agua Hedionda
Lagoon Trail Update
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Kasia Trojanowska, Parks Planning Manager
Parks & Recreation Department
Nov. 16, 2021
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
•Background - Summary
•Prior Review and Direction
•Parking and Access to Trail
•Construction Requirements
•Habitat Mitigation Program
•Long Term Habitat Management
•Local Tribal Communities
•Public Engagement
•Options and Fiscal Analysis
ITEM 14: SO. SHORE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON TRAIL
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a project update and provide direction to staff as to
whether or not the city should further pursue the design, public
engagement and development of the South Shore Agua Hedionda
Lagoon Trail Project within only the Hub Park Lease property.
ITEM 14: SO. SHORE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON TRAIL
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•1975: City leased 96-acre Hub Park property from SDGE
Initial period of 60 years with extension options to 2074
•Aug. 27, 2019: Council adopted the Trails Master Plan
•Sept. 17, 2019: Council added a CIP Project for this trail
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BACKGROUND - SUMMARY
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2.4-mile passive recreational trail
Loop around the Strawberry Fields and open space
Connection to both west side and east side of property
Connection to south side via Cannon Road underpasses
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BACKGROUND - SUMMARY
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•June 15, 2021: Council received an update on initial design
Scope of project reduced to stay within property, per SDGE
Encroachment into SDGE transmission corridor minimized
Use of existing SDGE access roads as a trail minimized
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PRIOR REVIEW AND DIRECTION
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•Length of trail shortened from approx. 2.4 to 1.4 miles
•Trail must encroach upon habitat preserve in a few areas
•Pedestrian access to trail limited to Cannon Road only
•Trailhead cannot include a parking lot; no vehicles at site
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PRIOR REVIEW AND DIRECTION
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~ Proposed South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Trail as instructed by the property owner
''-• Antitciapted South Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail,
Segent 7C per Trails Master Plan, 2019
0) Hub Park Boundary (Source: City 9/2020)
POTENTIAL VIEW POINTS
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POTENTIAL VIEW POINTS
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•Council directed staff to further pursue phases of the trail
•Council directed staff to return with project update in fall
To include parking, construction mitigation requirements,
and habitat area restoration and management costs
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PRIOR REVIEW AND DIRECTION
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•Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation declined to allow city
use of the Discovery Center parking lot as a trailhead
•SDGE declined to allow city use of the strawberry fields
parking lot as a trailhead and as a pedestrian access
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PARKING AND ACCESS TO TRAIL
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•Total estimated construction costs represent a greater than
six-fold increase from the total estimated project costs
Design revised to avoid existing utility access roads, which
results in higher construction and habitat mitigation costs
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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
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ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Trail construction $1,736,800
Construction management and inspection $347,360
Insurance, bonding, overhead $521,040
Construction contingency $173,600
Estimated total $2,778,800
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•Part of property designated as proposed hardline preserve
Preserves are to be spared from development in perpetuity
City to be required to manage land to the HMP’s standards
•Trail to impact .45 acres of preserve and 1.66 acres adjacent
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HABITAT MITIGATION PROGRAM
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ESTIMATED HABITAT MITIGATION COSTS
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Wetland mitigation $201,831
Upland mitigation $469,247
Estimated total $671,078
•SDGE provides environmental monitoring and management
SDGE wishes to continue in role of sole manager of habitat
•City likely to assume long-term management of the habitat
mitigation areas along the trail, or entire Hub Park property
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LONG TERM HABITAT MANAGEMENT
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ESTIMATED HABITAT MANAGEMENT COSTS
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Management of mitigation areas along the trail only $6,500/yr.
Management of the entire Hub Park property $39,000/yr.
Estimated total $6,500 -$39,000/yr.
•Sent notification letter on the project to main local tribes
•Conducted site visits with reps from three of the local tribes
Property is of significant value to the tribes and there is a
strong desire to preserve the landscape in its current form
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LOCAL TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
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•Would move forward if directed to further pursue the trail
March 2022: Commence solicitation of input on amenities
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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1.Continue pursuit of trail within only the Hub Park property,
taking into account the constraints and concerns noted
2.Cease pursuit of trail, taking into account the above, which
could reallocate resources to other high priority projects
3.Suspend pursuit of trail within only the Hub Park property,
and reengage with the entities to gain greater flexibility
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OPTIONS
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1.Appropriations needed for one-time costs: $3,213,425
Appropriations needed for ongoing costs: $13,500-$46,000
2.Funds reallocated to other priority projects: $491,440
3.No direct fiscal impact other than the staff time used
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FISCAL ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS
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Carlsbad
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a project update and provide direction to staff as to
whether or not the city should further pursue the design, public
engagement and development of the South Shore Agua Hedionda
Lagoon Trail Project within only the Hub Park Lease property.
ITEM 14: SO. SHORE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON TRAIL
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Thank you
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QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
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