HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-25; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
Feb. 25, 2020, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that the City Council is
serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors for Item Nos. 1, 9 and 10.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held Jan. 21, 2020.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Jan. 21, 2020.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Jan. 28, 2020.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in recognition of Katie Codd.
Mayor Hall introduced Katie Codd, United States Tennis Association champion. Council Member
Blackburn presented the proclamation and shared Ms. Codd's accomplishments.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding the need for limiting elected officials speaking time during
workshops and meetings.
Dan Yates, representing Endeavor Bank, spoke regarding New Village Arts programs and the
importance of supporting the arts.
Irene Hoffman spoke regarding her concern with 5G cell tower development, petitions against
their development, and requested the item of 5G cell tower development be placed on a future
agenda.
Maribel Carstens spoke regarding her concern with 5G cell tower development, the impacts of
radiation exposure, and requested the item of 5G cell tower development be placed on a future
agenda.
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Lauren Haller spoke regarding her concern with the Windsor Pointe development and requested
City Council assess how the 'No Place Like Home' funding guidelines will be addressed in the
tenant lease agreements.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, Chief Operations Officer Elaine Lu key
explained there is a workshop regarding the Windsor Pointe development tentatively scheduled
for March 17, 2020 and explained the public will be notified ofthe meeting at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting.
Mayor Hall explained the public can request to be notified about agenda items by contacting the
City Clerk.
Council Member Schumacher stated for the record that residents have requested notices about
the Windsor Pointe Workshop be mailed to them.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 1 was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
Item No. 8 was pulled for discussion by members of the public.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 7, 9 and 10. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
1. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS -Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1633
authorizing the executive manager to execute a Communications Site License Agreement
with Verizon Wireless, LLC to continue operation of an existing wireless communication
facility at the La Costa High Reservoir Site (APN: 223-792-19). (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson,
Rea I Estate)
2. AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE STRATEGIC PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-036
approving an amendment to the Real Estate Strategic Plan relating to the Bauer Lumber/New
Village Arts property consistent with City Council direction given on Feb. 11, 2020. (Staff
contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate)
3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PLAYGROUND SAFETY RESURFACING PROJECT -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-037 awarding a construction contract to Robertson Industries, Inc., for
the Aviara and Hidden Canyon Community Park Playground Safety Resurfacing Project (CIP
No. 4745), in an amount not to exceed $337,880. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks &
Recreation)
4. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CALAVERA HILLS COMMUNITY PARK GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-038 approving the contract documents, plans
and specifications for the Calavera Hills Community Park Gateway Improvements Project, CIP
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Project No. 4601, and authorizing the city clerk to advertise the project for public bids. (Staff
contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DB PIPELINE INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHWEST
QUADRANT STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -STATE STREET DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-039 accepting bids and
awarding a contract to DB Pipeline Inc. and waiving a minor irregularity on their bid for
construction of the Northwest Quadrant Storm Drain Improvement Program -State Street
Drainage Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6608, in an
amount not to exceed $350,000. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works)
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NU-LINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE STORM
DRAIN SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-
040 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Nu-Line Technologies, LLC. for construction of
the Storm Drain System Rehabilitation and Repair Program -Corrugated Metal Pipe
Replacement Phase II Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6607, in an amount
not to exceed $297,975. (Staff contact: Scott Lyle, Public Works)
7. AWARD OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS FOR HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING, AND
SEWER PIPELINE REHABILITATION AND ACCESS HOLE REPLACEMENT -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2020-041 accepting bids and awarding job order contracts to ACCO
Engineered Systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and HPS Plumbing Services
for sewer pipeline rehabilitation and access hole replacement. (Staff contact: Craddock
Stropes, Public Works)
This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
8. RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC CALMING PLANS ON FIVE STREETS-Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-
042 approving the traffic calming plans for Amargosa Drive, Hillside Drive, Avenida Diestro,
Estrella De Mar Road and Cadencia Street, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070,
per the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public
Works)
9. AWARD A JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR WATER PIPELINE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AND VALVE
REPLACEMENT-Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1634 accepting bids and awarding a job
order contract to HPS Plumbing Services for Water Pipeline Repair/Replacement and Valve
Replacement. (Staff contact: Craddock Stropes, Public Works)
10. QUITCLAIM OF A PORTION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF PARCEL B OF
ADJUSTMENT PLAT ADJ 99-03, LOCATED AT 5803 ARMADA DRIVE -Adoption of CMWD
Resolution No. 1635 quitclaiming a portion of a water line easement over a portion of Parcel
B of Adjustment Plat ADJ 99-03, located at 5803 Armada Drive. (Staff contact: Tecla Levy,
Community Development)
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher.
1. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS -Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1633
authorizing the executive manager to execute a Communications Site License Agreement
with Verizon Wireless, LLC to continue operation of an existing wireless communication
facility at the La Costa High Reservoir Site (APN: 223-792-19). (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson,
Real Estate)
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager of
Community Services Gary Barberio explained the date on the Resolution was amended.
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
CMWD Resolution No. 1633 as amended. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
8. RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC CALMING PLANS ON FIVE STREETS-Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-
042 approving the traffic calming plans for Amargosa Drive, Hillside Drive, Avenida Diestro,
Estrella De Mar Road and Cadencia Street, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070,
per the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public
Works)
Mehdi Sarram spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
Bill Loomis spoke in support of staff's recommendation, thanked the Traffic & Mobility
Commission for their work on this project, and asked for the project to be expedited.
Gary Shapiro spoke regarding past traffic safety concerns and in support of staff's
recommendation. He also thanked the Traffic & Mobility Commission for their work on this
project.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-042. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Mayor Hall announced that Item No. 13 would be heard ahead of Item No. 11
13. APPOINT THREE MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-044 appointing one
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member to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee to
represent District 2; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-045 appointing one member to the Community
Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee to represent District 4; and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-046 confirming the appointment of Housing Commissioner
Cole to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee. (Staff contact:
Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Council Member Blackburn recommended the City Council consider appointing John Davis to
represent District 2.
Council Member Schumacher recommended the City Council consider appointing Diane
Rivera to represent District 4.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-044 appointing John Davis to the District 2 representative position.
Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-045 appointing Diane Rivera to the District 4 representative position.
Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-046 appointing Shirley Cole to the Housing Commissioner representative
position. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
11. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF THE REMAINING
GNATCATCHER CORE AREA CONSERVATION CREDITS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-043
authorizing execution of an agreement between the city, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Service and the Center for Natural Lands
Management for purchase of the remaining Gnatcatcher Core Area Conservation Credits, and
authorizing an advance for this purchase from the General Fund in an amount not to exceed
$1,104,114. (Staff contact: Roseanne Humphrey, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Environmental Manager Jamie Wood and Senior Program Manager Rosanne Humphrey
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. 2020-043. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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12. REAL ESTATE STRATEGIC PLAN AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES UPDATES -
Receive the second 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 report.
Deputy City Manager of Community Services Gary Barberio and Real Estate Manager Curtis
Jackson 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 Schumacher, Deputy City Manager of
Community Services Gary Barberio explained the status of the parking site and participation
efforts required by both the city and the owner in order to make changes.
Council received the report.
This item was heard before Item No. 11.
13. APPOINT THREE MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-044 appointing one
member to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee to
represent District 2; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-045 appointing one member to the Community
Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee to represent District 4; and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-046 confirming the appointment of Housing Commissioner
Cole to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee. (Staff contact:
Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED:
Mary Trueblood Fall spoke regarding her concern with the Windsor Pointe development and the
'No Place Like Home' funding guidelines.
Kelli Kolesar spoke regarding her concern with the Windsor Pointe development and the
importance of protecting local children.
Christie Ridings spoke regarding her concern for the Windsor Pointe development, the importance
of protecting local children, and requested City Council revoke the project's funding.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and City Council Members reported on
activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members.
Mayor Hall thanked Chief Operations Officer Elaine Lu key for her service to the City of Carlsbad.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Chief Operations Officer Elaine Lu key thanked City Council for their
support during her career at the city.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City Attorney Celia Brewer thanked Chief Operations Officer Elaine
Lu key for her service to the City of Carlsbad.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: City Clerk Barbara Engleson reminded the public to vote on March 3,
2020.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 7:03 p.m.
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Mia De Marzo
Deputy City Clerk