HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-09; City Council; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Burkholder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Dec. 5, 2023
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Dec. 12, 2023
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the
minutes. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in recognition of Lynn Flanagan Day.
Mayor Blackburn presented the proclamation to Lynn Flanagan’s daughter, Christine Adams, CEO
of In Motion Events.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon
announced there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tim Morgan expressed concerns regarding the construction of a fence at Valley Middle School.
Scott Master expressed concerns regarding the view spot on Babilonia Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 8. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF NOV. 30, 2023 – Accept and file Report on City
Investments as of Nov. 30, 2023. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Roxanne Muhlmeister,
Administrative Services)
2. AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CONAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CALAVERA HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER REFURBISHMENT PROJECT – Adoption of Resolution
No. 2024-001 accepting bids, determining the bid submitted by Dynamis Now, LLC to be non-
responsive, and awarding a contract to Conan Construction, Inc. for construction of the
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Calavera Hills Community Center Refurbishment Project, in an amount not to exceed
$1,217,750. (Staff contact: Molly Amendt, Public Works Department)
3. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM AUDIO-VISUAL UPDATE PROJECT –
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-002 approving the plans, specifications and contract
documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Schulman Auditorium
Audio-Visual Update Project. (Staff contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works Department)
4. AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE PRESSURE-REDUCING STATION
REPLACEMENT PHASE 2 PROJECT – Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of
Directors Resolution No. 1724 authorizing additional contingency funds and increasing the
Executive Manager’s authority for approval of change orders by $345,300 to the revised
amount of $870,000 for the Pressure-Reducing Station Replacement Phase 2 Project. (Staff
contact: Emily Hasegawa and Dave Padilla, Public Works Department)
5. AMENDMENT TO A GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR THE
POWER YOUR DRIVE FOR FLEETS MAKE-READY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM – Adoption of
Resolution No. 2024-003 authorizing a first amendment to a grant of easement with San
Diego Gas and Electric for the Power Your Drive for Fleets Make-Ready Infrastructure
Program to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (Staff contact: Bradley Northup,
Public Works Department)
6. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE VALLEY STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND
THE FOXTAIL LOOP, PALOMAR OAKS WAY AND TYLER STREET ALLEY SEWER PROJECTS – 1)
Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1725
approving plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the Secretary of the
Board of Directors to advertise for bids for the Valley Street Water Main Replacement Project;
and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-004 approving the plans, specifications and contract
documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Foxtail Loop, Palomar
Oaks Way and Tyler Street Alley Sewer projects. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Daniel Zimny,
Public Works Department)
7. AGREEMENT FOR SYSTEM INTEGRATOR SERVICES TO REPLACE THE WATER AND
WASTEWATER SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS – 1) Adoption of a
Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1726 approving a
professional services agreement with Partners in Control, Inc., doing business as Enterprise
Automation, for system integrator services for Phase 1 of the project to replace the water
and wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-005 authorizing the use of the sewer replacement fund
for the city’s portion of a professional services agreement with Partners in Control, Inc., doing
business as Enterprise Automation, for system integrator services for Phase 1 of the project
to replace the water and wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems. (Staff
contact: Stephanie Harrison and Vicki Quiram, Public Works Department)
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8. ACQUISITION AND RESALE OF EIGHT UNITS AS PART OF THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING
RESALE PROGRAM – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-006 authorizing the City Manager to
execute all required documents to complete the purchase and resale of eight at-risk
affordable housing units as part of the City’s Affordable Housing Resale Program and
authorizing the Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services to appropriate $2,056,755
from the Housing Trust Fund for related costs. (Staff contact: Nicole Piano-Jones, Community
Services)
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS:
9. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION –
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-007 appointing Spencer Burrows to the Beach Preservation
Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Motion by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2024-007 appointing Spencer Burrows
to the Beach Preservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
10. DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION –
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-008 appointing Julie Ann Knight to the Parks & Recreation
Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Motion by Council Member Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 2024-008 appointing Julie Ann
Knight to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
11. ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIAL COMPENSATION REVIEW – 1) Conduct the annual review of
elected officials’ compensation; and
2) Introduce an ordinance titled either:
A. “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, amending Title 2,
Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.010(A), to adjust City Council members’ compensation by
4 percent” (Exhibit 1), or
B. “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, permanently
waiving City Council compensation adjustments for 2024” (Exhibit 2); or,
C. Provide other direction as desired.
3) Introduce an ordinance titled either:
A. “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, amending Title
2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.020(A), to adjust City Clerk and City Treasurer
compensation by 4 percent” (Exhibit 3), or
B. “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, declining City
Clerk and City Treasurer compensation adjustments for 2024” (Exhibit 4); or,
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C. Provide other direction as desired.
(Staff contact: Judy von Kalinowski and Silvano Rodriguez, Administrative Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Conduct the review and adopt the ordinances.
Human Resources Director Judy von Kalinowski and Senior Management Analyst Silvano
Rodriguez presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Blackburn, Human Resources Director von Kalinowski
explained that the salary increase for all bargaining groups was 4 percent.
Council Member Burkholder explained that she is against a compensation increase for
Council Members, but not for the City Clerk and City Treasurer due to uncertain economic
times.
Council Member Luna stated that she would support 2A and 3A.
Mayor Blackburn explained that he asked about the percentage increase because he believes
that Council should be a good example and not give themselves a higher increase than the
employees.
Mayor Blackburn proposed a 4 percent increase for Elected Officials. Council Member Luna
seconded Mayor Blackburn’s motion.
Council Member Acosta expressed support for the motion.
Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Luna, to revise the City Council
Members, City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation by 4 percent instead of by the
percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2023.
Motion by Council Member Luna, seconded by Mayor Blackburn to introduce Ordinance No.
CS-463 and CS-464. Motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE REISSUANCE OF TAX-
EXEMPT BONDS FOR THE MARIPOSA APARTMENTS – 1) Hold a public hearing as required by
the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-009 approving the reissuance of tax-exempt multifamily
housing revenue bonds and certain actions required to remarket the bonds for the Mariposa
Apartments, a 106-unit multifamily affordable rental housing development located in
Carlsbad, California. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills, Community Services)
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City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the
resolution.
Housing & Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public
hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-009. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13. 2024 WORK PLANS FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, SENIOR COMMISSION AND
BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-010 accepting the
2023 Work Plan Report of Accomplishments and approving the 2024 Work Plan for the Parks
& Recreation Commission; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-011 accepting the 2023 Work Plan Report of
Accomplishments and approving the 2024 Work Plan for the Senior Commission; and
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-012 accepting the 2023 Work Plan Report of
Accomplishments and approving the 2024 Work Plan for the Beach Preservation Commission.
(Staff contact: Mick Calarco, Eric Biggin and Nick Stupin, Community Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Recreation Services Manager Mick Calarco, Recreation Area Manager Eric Biggin and Parks
Planning Manager Nick Stupin presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Robert Winston spoke in support of the Parks &
Recreation Commission work plan.
Senior Commission Chair Kathy Rangus spoke in support of the Senior Commission work plan.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-010, Resolution No. 2024-011 and Resolution No. 2024-012. Motion
carried unanimously, 5/0.
14. UPDATE ON THE BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT AND SELECTING A TRAFFIC CALMING
OPTION FOR TWO OF THE EIGHT INTERSECTIONS - Receive an update; and 1) Adoption of
Resolution No. 2024-013 approving curb extensions at the intersections of (1) Palm Avenue
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and Harding Street and (2) Magnolia and Madison Street for the Barrio Traffic Circles Project;
or
2) Adoption of a resolution approving raised medians at the intersections of (1) Palm Avenue
and Harding Street and (2) Magnolia and Madison Street for the Barrio Traffic Circles Project
(Staff contact: Tom Frank and Lauren Ferrell, Public Works Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the update and adopt a resolution.
Transportation Director Tom Frank and Associate Engineer Lauren Ferrell presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Director of Community Services at Father Raymond Moore Hall, Socorro Anderson spoke in
support of the Barrio Traffic Circles Project.
Jackie McGee spoke in support of the Barrio Traffic Circles Project.
William Zettner spoke in support of curb extensions instead of medians.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Transportation Director Frank
explained that the project was initiated in 2013 and various options to manage speed were
explored. Director Frank further explained that the traffic calming options were included in
the Village and Barrio Master Plan which was approved by Council.
Council Member Burkholder stated she is in support of curb extensions.
Council Member Acosta stated she is in support of curb extensions.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel stated she is in support of curb extensions and traffic circles.
Mayor Blackburn stated he is in support of curb extensions.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Luna, Transportation Director Frank
explained that there are many ways to slow speeds and there are pros and cons to both
options.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Burkholder, Transportation Director Frank
explained that there is no police data available at the moment, but that traffic circles are
designed to accommodate the commercial vehicles.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-013, Option 1, approving curb extensions. Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
15. SEMIANNUAL TRANSPORTATION REPORT – Receive the Semiannual Transportation Report.
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(Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Transportation Director Tom Frank presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Traffic Safety and Mobility Commissioner, Bill Fowler spoke in support of the various
transportation improvements.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Blackburn, Transportation Director Frank explained that
there were some re-surfacing and road painting delays due to challenges with the contractor.
The City Council received the report.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Blackburn 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.
Th.ursday, Jan. 25, 2024
4 a.m. -8 a.m.
2024 Point-in-Time Homelessness Census
Harding Community Center
3096 Harding St., Carlsbad, CA 92008
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:31 p.m.
Ana Marie Alarcon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk