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2. DISCRETIONARY LEAVE PROGRAM-Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-259 authorizing the City
Manager to develop and implement a Discretionary Leave Program. (Staff contact: Lori
Shonley and Judy von Kalinowski, Administrative Services Department)
3. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS WITH THE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS ON MODIFICATIONS TO THE
CITY'S CALCULATIONS OF OVERTIME -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-260 approving side
letter agreements with the Carlsbad Police Officers' Association, Carlsbad Police
Management Association and Carlsbad City Employees' Association to modify articles of the
Memoranda of Understanding between the City and these associations relating to the
calculation of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act and authorizing the City Manager
to address any related past underpayments. (Staff contact: Debbie Porter and Judy von
Kalinowski, Administrative Services Department)
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Acosta
4. APPROVAL OF 2022-2026 PRESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND AGREEMENT WITH CENTER
FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVES -1) Adoption of a
resolution approving the City of Carlsbad 2022-2026 Preserve Management Plan, guiding the
management, maintenance and monitoring of the city-owned open space reserves; and
2) Adoption of a resolution approving a professional services agreement with The Center for
Natural Lands Management for the management, maintenance and monitoring of the City of
Carlsbad open space preserves, in an amount not fo exceed $280,305 per year. (Staff contact:
Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Acosta
5. PURCHASE OF 89 GOLF CARTS AND SIX ANCILLARY CARTS FROM EZGO -Adoption of a
Carlsbad Public Financing Authority Board of Directors resolution approving the purchase of
89 golf carts and six ancillary carts from EZGO, in an amount not to exceed $363,212. (Staff
contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THARSOS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VILLAS LIFT STATION
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 5550 -Adoption of Resolutiqn No. 2021-263
accepting bids, awarding a construction contract to Tharsos Inc. for construction of the Villas
Lift Station Replacement Project, CIP Project No. 5550 and approving additional appropriation
of $64,000. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Sean Diaz, Public Works)
7. AGREEMENT WITH NASLAND ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
AVENIDA ENCINAS COASTAL RAIL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP
PROJECT NO. 6004 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-264 authorizing execution of a
professional services agreement with Nasland Engineering, a California Corporation, to
provide engineering design and environmental services for the Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail
Trail and Pedestrian Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6004. (Staff contact: Brandon
Miles, Public Works)
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8. PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6097-Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-265 approving plans and
specifications, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, and authorizing additional
appropriation of $113,700 for the Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project, CIP
Project No. 6097. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Acosta
4. APPROVAL OF 2022-2026 PRESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND AGREEMENT WITH CENTER
FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVES -1) Adoption of
Resolution No. 2021-261 approving the City of Carlsbad 2022-2026 Preserve Management
Plan, guiding the management, maintenance and monitoring of the city-owned open space
reserves; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-262 approving a professional services agreement with
The Center for Natural Lands Management for the management, maintenance and
monitoring of the City of Carlsbad open space preserves, in an amount not to exceed
$280,305 per year. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
Council Member Acosta highlighted the project and the excellent work staff had done.
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Acosta
5. PURCHASE OF 89 GOLF CARTS AND SIX ANCILLARY CARTS FROM EZGO-Adoption of Carlsbad
Public Financing Authority Board of Directors Resolution No. 87 approving the purchase of 89
golf carts and six ancillary carts from EZGO, in an amount not to exceed $363,212. (Staff
contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
In response to Council Member Acosta's inquiry, Director Kyle Lancaster explained that the
carryforward of funding was previously approved from the fiscal year 2021-22 on Feb. 28,
2021, and that the funds came from the Golf Course Fund.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 and 5. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.40, SECTION· 10.40.180(D)(6) TO ALLOW
ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY'S BAN ON OVERNIGHT PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES
DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-411 amending
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 10.40, Section 10.40.180 regarding the parking of oversized
vehicles. (Staff contact: Steve Thomas, Police Department and Allegra Frost, City Attorney
Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance.
Deputy City Attorney Allegra Frost and Lieutenant Steve Thomas presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Katie Taylor urged the City Council to vote on Option No. 1.
Ellie Arkans urged the City Council to vote on Option No. 1.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn's inquiry, Lieutenant Thomas explained that RVs are
permitted to park overnight at campgrounds or RV parking lots that allow overnight parking.
City Attorney Brewer titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-411, Option 1. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
10. AGE-FRIENDLY CARLSBAD ACTION PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-266 approving
the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan. (Staff contact: David Graham and Joe Stewart,
Administrative Services Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Management Analyst Joseph Stewart presented
the report.and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for
the record:
Ellie Arkans expressed her concern about the numbers that were presented in the
presentation.
In response to Council Member Bhat-Patel's inquiry, Chief Innovation Officer Graham
explained that this is an all-ages plan and will ensure that the Chamber of Commerce,
Carlsbad Village Association and Visit Carlsbad are involved in the implementation efforts and
that it will be an all-generations plan.
In response to Council Member Acosta's inquiry, Chief Innovation Officer Graham explained
that the City Manager will be responsible for supporting a cross-departmental working group
and the Innovation & Economic Development Department will be the functional support and
wHI report back to the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn expressed that he wanted to focus on transportation needs for
aging adults.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-266. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
11. REQUEST FROM CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR $1.5 MILLION DOLLAR LOAN
FROM THE HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR WEST OAKS APARTMENTS AND AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AGREEMENT -1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-267 approving a $1,500,000
loan from the Housing Trust Fund to Chelsea Investment Corporation for the West Oaks
Affordable Housing Project (DEV 2013-018); and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-268 approving an affordable housing agreement to satisfy
the inclusionary housing requirement for the West Oaks Development (DEV 2013-018). (Staff
contact: Mandy Mills, Housing & Homeless Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Housing & Homeless Services Manager Mandy Mills presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Integral Communities Applicant Gil Miltenberger explained the positive economic and
educational outcomes for families and requested the City _Council approve the resolutions.
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Katie Taylor inquired about the maximum number of adults or children that can live in one,
two or three bedroom units, and also the number of parking spaces and number of visitors
permitted.
T. Carmichael questioned if other projects in the future will be requesting funding.
In response to Mayor Hall's inquiry, Housing & Homeless Services Manager Mills explained
that occupancy would be two persons per bedroom and that people are not required to be
related to be on the lease as long as income regulations are met. She added that as of now
there are not any other projects coming in the future.
Integral Communities Applicant Mr. Miltenberger explained that there are 83 parking spaces
allocated to the 42 units which is approximately two per unit and includes guest parking.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn explained that this is a loan that will need to be paid back even
though the project is for low income housing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution Nos. 2021-267 and 2021-268. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
12. HOMELESS QUARTERLY UPDATE JULY 1-SEPT. 30, 2021-1) Receive a quarterly update on
the city's goal to reduce its unsheltered homeless population; and
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2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-269 approving an amended City Council Homelessness
Goal Work Plan. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills and Holly Nelson, Housing & Homeless Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update and adopt the resolution.
Housing & Homeless Services Manager Mandy Mills, Senior Program Manager Holly Nelson
and Police Captain Christie Calderwood pr_esented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comme.nts for
the record:
Katie Taylor spoke regarding the homeless issue in Carlsbad and requested a shopping cart
ordinance.
Carlsbad Village Association Executive Director Christine Davis spoke regarding her experience
of working with the Homeless Outreach Team and the positive impact to the business climate
in the Village area.
T. Carmichael spoke regarding the public meetings, lnterfaith's contract, and· the need for
tools and treatment.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn's inquiry about a shopping cart ordinance, Police
Captain Calderwood explained that there is currently a Business and Professions Code that
makes it a misdemeanor to be in possession of a shopping cart and that the Police
Department can use that code to site people.
In response to Council Member Acosta regarding the county's North County homeless
response endeavor, Program Manager Nelson explained that the city has been meeting with
the county regularly and is working on a referral process to serve all of the community.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-269. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
13. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION -1) Adoption
of Resolution No. 2021-270 appointing one member to the Senior Commission; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-271 appointing one member to the Senior Commission;
and
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-272 appointing one member to the Senior Commission.
(Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk's Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-
270 appointing Bradley McReynolds, Resolution No. 2021-271 appointing Marcia Venegas-
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Garcia, and Resolution No. 2021-272 appointing Nelson Ross to the Senior Commission.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
14. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE TRAFFIC & MOBILITY COMMISSION -
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-273 appointing one member to the Traffic & Mobility
Commission; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-274 appointing one member to the Traffic & Mobility
Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk's Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-
273 appointing Diane Proulx and Resolution No. 2021-274 to the Traffic & Mobility
Commission. 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that City Council members may be present at the
following events:
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 -7 a.m.
City of Carlsbad Holiday Breakfast & Service Award
Recognition Ceremony
Omni La Costa Resort
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd.
Carlsbad, CA
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 -2 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Annual Police Awards Ceremony
Safety Training Center
5750 Orion St.
Carlsbad, CA
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 -9 a.m. -3 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Council Goal Setting Strategic Planning Session -Virtual Meeting
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: . City Manager Chadwick announced that there will be two
additional Parks & Recreation workshops for the public to provide input on.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:23 p.m.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk