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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-15; City Council; Agendas The City Council also sits as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Community Development Commission and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. When considering items presented to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, each member receives an additional $100 per meeting (max $300/month). When considering items presented to the Community Development Commission each member receives an additional $75 per meeting (max $150/month). Special Meeting Feb. 15, 2023, 3 p.m. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Welcome to Your City Council Meeting We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk is also available to answer any questions you have about City Council meeting procedures. How to Watch In Person On TV Online City Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Watch the city’s cable channel Spectrum 24 and AT&T U-verse 99 Watch the livestream at carlsbadca.gov/watch How to Participate If you would like to provide comments to the City Council, please: • Fill out a speaker request form, located in the foyer. • Submit the form to the City Clerk before the item begins. • When it’s your turn, the City Clerk will call your name and invite you to the podium. • Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding officer (usually the Mayor) changes that time. • You may not give your time to another person, but can create a group. A group must select a single speaker as long as three other members of your group are present. All forms must be submitted to the City Clerk before the item begins and will only be accepted for items listed on the agenda (not for general public comment at the beginning of the meeting). Group representatives have 10 minutes unless that time is changed by the presiding officer or the City Council. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable Accommodations Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 442- 339-2821 (voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users), 760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Monday before the meeting to make arrangements. City staff will respond to requests by noon on Tuesday, the day of the meeting, and will seek to resolve requests before the start of the meeting in order to maximize accessibility. More information about City Council meeting procedures can be found at the end of this agenda and in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20. Feb. 15, 2023 Page 2 CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Burkholder led the Pledge of Allegiance. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 1. DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER APPLICANT INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT – 1) Conduct the applicant interviews; and 2) Adopt a resolution appointing one applicant to fill the District 2 vacancy to be effective at the time the oath is administered for a term ending with the November 2024 election; or If consensus is not reached by the City Council: 3) Adopt a resolution calling for a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, for the election of a City Council Member District 2 for a term ending November 2024 as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to charter cities; and 4) Adopt a resolution requesting consolidation services from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters for the Nov. 7, 2023, special election; and 5) Adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the special election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department and Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Conduct applicant interviews and adopt the resolution. ACTION: Conducted applicant interviews; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-057 appointing Carolyn Luna to fill the District 2 vacancy – 4/0. PRESENTATION: District 2 City Council Member Oath of Office DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS (Continued): 2. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE, REGIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS – 1) Adoption of a resolution appointing one member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending in December 2023, or until a replacement is appointed; and 2) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors; and 3) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the San Diego Association of Governments Shoreline Preservation Work Group; and 4) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the North County Transit District Board of Directors; and 5) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution confirming the mayoral appointment of a member of the City Council to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors; and 6) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution approving the Feb. 15, 2023 Page 3 designation of two Carlsbad Municipal Water District representatives as the other’s proxy should one member be absent while representing Carlsbad Municipal Water District at a San Diego County Water Authority Meeting; and 7) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors; and 8) Adoption of a resolution confirming the mayoral appointments of members of the City Council to the various regional committee assignments; and 9) Adoption of a resolution confirming the mayoral appointments of members of the City Council to the various subcommittee assignments. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-058, appointing Council Member Bhat-Patel as Mayor Pro Tempore – 5/0; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-059, appointing Council Burkholder as the Primary Member to the San Diego Association of Government Board of Directors – 3/2 (Bhat- Patel, Acosta – No); and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-059, appointing Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel as the First Alternate Member and Mayor Blackburn as the Second Alternate Member to the San Diego Association of Government Board of Directors – 5/0; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-060, appointing Council Member Luna as the Primary Member to the San Diego Association of Government Shoreline Preservation Work Group – 5/0; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-060, appointing Mayor Blackburn as the Alternate Member to the San Diego Association of Government Shoreline Preservation Work Group – 5/0; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-061, appointing Council Member Bhat-Patel as Primary Member and Council Member Luna as Alternate Member to the North County Transit District Board of Directors – 5/0; and Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1696, appointing Council Member Acosta to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors – 5/0; and Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1697, approving the designation of two Carlsbad Municipal Water District representatives as the other’s proxy should one member be absent while representing Carlsbad Municipal Water District at a San Diego County Water Authority Meeting – 4/0/1 (Luna – Abstain); and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-062, appointing Council Member Bhat-Patel as Primary Member and Council Member Acosta as Alternate Member to the Clean Energy Alliance JPA – 5/0; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-063 confirming the Mayoral appointments of members of the City Council to the various regional committee assignments (see minutes for details) – 5/0; and Adopted Resolution No. 2023-064 confirming the Mayoral appointments of members of the City Council to the various subcommittee assignments (see minutes for details) – 5/0. Feb. 15, 2023 Page 4 COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 1/10/23) Keith Blackburn Mayor Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors Economic Development Subcommittee North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) Priya Bhat-Patel Mayor Pro Tem – District 3 City/School Committee Clean Energy Alliance JPA Economic Development Subcommittee League of California Cities – SD Division (alternate) North County Transit District Melanie Burkholder Council Member – District 1 Buena Vista Lagoon JPC City Council Legislative Subcommittee Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority North County Transit District (alternate) Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 Chamber of Commerce Liaison City Council Legislative Subcommittee City/School Committee Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate) Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate) League of California Cities – SD Division San Diego County Water Authority Vacant District 2 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 ATTORNEY COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: 4:37 p.m. City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1) Written Materials Written materials related to the agenda that are submitted to the City Council after the agenda packet has been published will be available for review prior to the meeting during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive and on the city website. To review these materials during the meeting, please see the City Clerk. Visual Materials Visual materials, such as pictures, charts, maps or slides, are allowed for comments on agenda items, not general public comment. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 442-339-2820 or manager@carlsbadca.gov to make arrangements in Feb. 15, 2023 Page 5 advance. All materials must be received by the City Manager’s Office no later than noon the day before the meeting. The time spent presenting visual materials is included in the maximum time limit provided to speakers. All materials exhibited to the City Council during the meeting are part of the public record. Please note that video presentations are not allowed. Decorum All participants are expected to conduct themselves with mutual respect. Loud, boisterous and unruly behavior can interfere with the ability of the City Council to conduct the people’s business. That’s why it is illegal to disrupt a City Council meeting. Following a warning from the presiding officer, those engaging in disruptive behavior are subject to law enforcement action. City Council Agenda The City Council follows a regular order of business that is specified in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The City Council may only make decisions about topics listed on the agenda. Presentations The City Council often recognizes individuals and groups for achievements and contributions to the community. Well-wishers often fill the chamber during presentations to show their support and perhaps get a photo. If you don’t see an open seat when you arrive, there will likely be one once the presentations are over. Consent Items Consent items are considered routine and may be enacted together by one motion and vote. Any City Council member may remove or “pull” an item from the “consent calendar” for a separate vote. Members of the public may pull an item from the consent calendar by requesting to speak about that item. A speaker request form must be submitted to the clerk prior to the start of the consent portion of the agenda. Public Comment Members of the public may speak on any city related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Comments requiring follow up will be referred to staff and, if appropriate, considered at a future City Council meeting. Members of the public are also welcome to provide comments on agenda items during the portions of the meeting when those items are being discussed. In both cases, a request to speak form must be submitted to the clerk in advance of that portion of the meeting beginning. Public Hearing Certain actions by the City Council require a “public hearing,” which is a time within the regular meeting that has been set aside and noticed according to different rules. Departmental Reports This part of the agenda is for items that are not considered routine and do not require a public hearing. These items are usually presented to the City Council by city staff and can be informational in nature or require action. The staff report about each item indicates the purpose of the item and whether or not action is requested. Other Reports At the end of each meeting, City Council members and the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk are given an opportunity to share information. This usually includes reports about recent meetings, regional issues, and recent or upcoming meetings and events. City Council Actions Resolution A resolution is an official statement of City Council policy that directs administrative or legal action or embodies a public City Council statement. A resolution may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. Once adopted, it remains City Council policy until changed by subsequent City Council resolution. Ordinance Ordinances are city laws contained in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Enacting a new city law or changing an existing one is a two-step process. First, the ordinance is “introduced” by city staff to the City Council. If the City Council votes in favor of the introduction, the ordinance will be placed on a subsequent City Council meeting agenda for “adoption.” If the City Council votes to adopt the ordinance, it will usually go into effect 30 days later. Motion A motion is used to propose City Council direction related to an item on the agenda. Any City Council member may make a motion. A motion must receive a “second” from another City Council member to be eligible for a City Council vote.