HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-14; City Council; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council is
serving as the City of Carlsbad City Council, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of
Directors, the Public Financing Authority, the Community Development Commission and City
Council as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on Public Hearing Item #7. City
Council is also serving as the City of Carlsbad City Council, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Board of Directors, the Community Development Commission, the Public Financing Authority,
the Carlsbad Public Improvement Corporation and the Carlsbad Industrial Development
Authority on Departmental and City Manager Report Item #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 10, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 17, 2022
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 23, 2022
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation in Recognition of Carlsbad Olympian Tessa Maud
Council Member Norby made the presentation to Olympian Tessa Maud. Olympian Maud said a
few words.
Proclamation in Recognition of Pride Month
Council Member Bhat-Patel read and presented the proclamation. Director of Pride by the Beach
Lisa Nava said a few words.
Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth Day
Council Member Acosta and read and presented the proclamation. Senior Program Manager
Nancy Magpusao Burke and Real Estate Manager Curtis Jackson said a few words.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
June 14, 2022, 5 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Marvin Sippel expressed his concerns regarding the intersection of Madison and Grand Ave. as
well as his concerns with assault weapons.
Glenn Bernard expressed his concerns regarding law enforcement in America.
Tim Morgan expressed his concern regarding the hybrid traffic signal being installed at the
intersection of Tamarack and Valley.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 20222 – Accept and file Report on City
Investments as of April 30, 2022. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha,
Administrative Services Department)
2. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF ANIELLO GALLUCCI FOR $84,645 –
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-129 authorizing settlement of the Worker’s Compensation
Claims of Aniello Gallucci. (Staff contact: Sarah Reiswig and Judy von Kalinowski,
Administrative Services Department)
3. REDESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE CATEGORIES FOR TWO MEMBERS OF THE DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-130 confirming the redesignation
of Patrick Connolly to the Representative Category of Village Resident on the Design Review
Committee; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-131 confirming the redesignation of Debbie Sullivan to
the Representative Category of Professional on the Design Review Committee. (Staff contact:
Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Department and Eric Lardy, Community Development)
4. ACQUISITION AND RESALE OF 6219 LIBERTY PLACE AS PART OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
RESALE PROGRAM – Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-132 authorizing the City Manager to
execute all required documents to complete the purchase and resale of an affordable housing
unit at 6219 Liberty Place and authorizing the Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services,
to appropriate $230,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Special Revenue
Fund for related costs. (Staff contact: Allen Edwards, Housing & Homeless Services)
5. AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND
BENEFITS SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS –
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-133 approving a professional services agreement with
Community Resource Center to provide employment and benefits services to assist
individuals and households experiencing homelessness in the City of Carlsbad in an amount
not to exceed $280,000. (Staff contact: Chris Shilling, Housing & Homeless Services)
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6. ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CONCRETE
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 (CIP PROJECT NOS. 6001 AND 6013) –
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-134 adopting a list of projects and authorizing the allocation
of road maintenance and rehabilitation account funds to the pavement management and
concrete replacement programs for fiscal year 2022-23 (CIP Project Nos. 6001 and 6013).
(Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
Glenn Bernard expressed his concern with city trees planted too close to the sidewalks.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET, STRATEGIC DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND REVISION OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES – 1) Adoption of
Resolution No. 2022-135 adopting the final Operating Budget, Strategic Digital
Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2022-
23 for the City of Carlsbad and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget
funds; and
2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1673
adopting the water district’s final Operating Budget, Strategic Digital Transformation
Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2022-23 and
establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and
3) Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 553 adopting the final
Operating Budget of the Carlsbad Housing Authority for fiscal year 2022-23 and establishing
controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and
4) Adoption of Carlsbad Public Financing Authority Board of Directors Resolution No. 89
adopting the final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of The Crossings at
Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course for fiscal year 2022-23 and establishing controls on changes
in appropriations for budget funds; and
5) Adoption of City of Carlsbad as the Successor Agency for the Carlsbad Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. 2022-136 adopting the final Operating Budget of the Successor Agency
and the enforceable debt obligations of the City of Carlsbad’s Redevelopment Obligation
Retirement Fund for fiscal year 2022-23 and establishing controls on changes in
appropriations for budget funds; and
6) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-137 establishing the fiscal year 2022-23 appropriation
limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution and State Law; and
7) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-138 adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and
8) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1674
adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and
9) Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 554 adopting changes
to the Master Fee Schedule; and
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10) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-139 approving the City of Carlsbad’s share of the fiscal
year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority; and
11) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-140 determining that the FY 2022-23 Capital
Improvement Program Budget is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Climate
Action Plan measures and actions. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha and Zach Korach,
Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the
resolutions.
Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced that Mayor Hall has disqualifying real
property and business interests in the Village and Barrio area and will be recusing himself
from any separate decisions related to the City of Carlsbad Budget and CIP Program. She
added that the Mayor is not required to recuse himself from the final vote on the City of
Carlsbad Budget and CIP Program and also not required to recuse himself from the decisions
on the remaining recommended actions including the budgets and CIP programs for the other
Carlsbad entities.
Administrative Services Director Laura Rocha and Finance Director Zach Korach presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 5:41 p.m.
Mark Packard requested that the City Council reconsider their decision in delaying the train
trenching project.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 5:44
p.m.
Mayor Hall left the dais at 5:44 p.m. due to a conflict of interest as he owns property in the
Village.
Mayor Pro Tem asked if any Council Members had any comments or changes to the final
budget. Hearing none, the Mayor was invited to return to the dais.
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 5:46 p.m.
In response to Mayor Hall’s inquiry, Finance Director Korach presented three slides showing
historical trends in changes of revenues and expenditures.
In response to Council Member Bhat-Patel’s inquiry, Finance Director Korach presented a
slide showing that the General Fund Reserve has grown 41% and is projecting $116 million in
General Fund Reserves above the policy level.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel, to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-135, Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Resolution No.
1673, Community Development Commission Resolution No. 553, Public Financing Authority
Board of Directors Resolution No. 89, Resolution No. 2022-136, Resolution No. 2022-137,
Resolution No. 2022-138, Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Resolution No. 1674,
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Community Development Commission Resolution No. 554, Resolution No. 2022-139, and
Resolution No. 2022-140. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall – No).
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
8. OPTIONS TO AMEND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHARTER – Receive a presentation on options relating to the expiration of terms of
appointees to the Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee, and, if determined
appropriate: Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-141 approving a charter amendment for the
Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City
Manager’s Department, and Eric Lardy, Community Development)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation, discuss options and adopt the
resolution should the City Council wish to amend the Charter of the Growth Management
Plan Update Advisory Committee.
Principal Planner Eric Lardy and Community Development Director Jeff Murphy presented
the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Fred Briggs expressed his concern regarding his termination from the Growth Management
Plan Update Advisory Committee due to the end of his term on the Beach Preservation
Commission and indicated his interest in continuing on the Growth Management Plan Update
Advisory Committee.
Council Member discussion ensued as to whether or not someone who has termed out of a
commission can or cannot continue to serve on the Growth Management Plan Update
Advisory Committee.
Council Member Norby requested that language be added to the resolution to include “but
must report back to the represented board or commission at the represented board or
commission’s request” to page 3, paragraph 2 under Meeting Attendance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-141 and adding the following language to page 3, paragraph 2 under
Meeting Attendance: “but must report back to the represented board or commission at the
represented board or commission’s request.” Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
9. DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-142 adopting a City
Council Policy for Debt Management; and
2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1675
adopting a Debt Management Policy; and
3) Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 555 adopting a Debt
Management Policy; and
4) Adoption of Public Financing Authority Board of Directors Resolution No. 90 adopting a
Debt Management Policy; and
5) Adoption of Carlsbad Public Improvement Corporation Board of Directors Resolution No.
22-1 adopting a Debt Management Policy; and
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6) Adoption of Carlsbad Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors Resolution No.
005 adopting a Debt Management Policy. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha and Zach Korach,
Administrative Services Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Administrative Services Director Laura Rocha and Finance Director Zach Korach presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-142, Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Resolution No. 1675,
Community Development Commission Resolution No. 555, Public Financing Authority Board
of Directors Resolution No. 90, Carlsbad Public Improvement Corporation Board Resolution
No. 22-1, and Carlsbad Industrial Development Authority Board Resolution No. 005. Motion
carried unanimously, 5/0.
10. COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTIONS -Adoption of Resolution No . 2022-
143 accepting a report on the status of all state-mandated annual fire inspections in the City
of Carlsbad in conjunction with the California Senate Bill 1205 and the California Health and
Safety Code Section 13146.4. (Staff contact: Randy Metz, Fire Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Fire Marshal Randy Metz presented the report.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-143. 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: 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.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Chadwick announced that at the June 21, 2022 City
Council Meeting, the 2022 General Election will be called, along with the Measure for the Monroe
Street Pool.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk