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Home My WebLink About2024-02-06; 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 - Absent PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Senior Deputy City Clerk Tammy McMinn led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Blackburn announced that the City Council was serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of the Great Kindness Challenge City Council Member Acosta presented the proclamation to Jill McManigal, Executive Director of Kids for Peace and Ben Churchill, Carlsbad Unified School District Superintendent. Proclamation in Recognition of Black History Month Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel presented the proclamation to Public Works Engineering Technician Teresa Hodges. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: Raul Villamar expressed concerns regarding increased construction and homelessness in the Barrio area. Kathy Steindlberger encouraged the City Council to engage in an active analysis of how the City of Oceanside’s sand retention project will impact Carlsbad beaches. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Luna – Absent). 1. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PARK DRIVE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6611 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-018 approving the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Park Drive Street and Drainage Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6611. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Hossein Ajideh, Public Works Department) Feb. 6, 2024, 5 p.m. Feb. 6, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 2. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE POINSETTIA LIFT STATION GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 3840-23 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-019 approving the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Poinsettia Lift Station Generator Replacement Project, CIP Project No. 3840-23. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Daniel Zimney, Public Works Department) 3. AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE ADAMS STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 5035-3 – Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1727 awarding a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for design and environmental services for the Adams Street Water Main Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $600,473, CIP Project No. 5035-3. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Markus Mohrle, Public Works Department) 4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR THE 2023- 24 SCHOOL YEAR – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-020 approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Unified School District for the School Resource Officer Program for the 2023-24 school year. (Staff contact: Jeffery Smith and Amanda Baker, Police Department) 5. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 HOUSING TRUST FUND ANNUAL REPORT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-021 approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Housing Trust Fund Annual Report. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills, Community Services Department) 6. AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR MANAGED PARKING OPTIONS WITHIN THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE AREA, INCLUDING THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE STATION – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-022 authorizing the Community Development Director and Real Estate Manager to negotiate with the agent for the North County Transit District on an agreement for managed parking within the Carlsbad Village area, including the Carlsbad Village Station. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Services Department) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 7. ORDINANCE NOS. CS-465 AND CS-466 – HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING PROGRAM – 1) Adoption of “Ordinance No. CS-465, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to implement portions of objectives b, c and d of Housing Element Program 1.1 (provide adequate sites to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, and objective b of Housing Element Program 1.3 (Alternative Housing) for Map 1 (All sites except sites 8 and 15, which are removed)”; and 2) Adoption of “Ordinance No. CS-466, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, approving amendments to the Bressi Ranch Master Plan, Fenton Feb. 6, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Carlsbad Center Specific Plan, Green Valley Master Plan, North County Plaza Specific Plan, and Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan to implement portions of objectives b, c, and d of Housing Element Program 1.1 (provide adequate sites to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)), and objective b of Housing Element Program 1.3 (Alternative Housing).” (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance Nos. CS-465 and CS-466. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance Nos. CS-465 and CS-466. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Luna – Absent). 8. ORDINANCE NO. CS-467 – AURA CIRCLE OPEN SPACE DESIGNATION – Adoption of “Ordinance No. CS-467, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by approving amendments to the Zoning Map and the Local Coastal Program Zoning Map to change zoning from One Family Residential, minimum 8,000 square foot lot size (RR-1-8000) and Open Space (OS) to Open Space (OS) for a 14.58 acre property at the terminus of Aura Circle; and an amendment to the Zoning Map to change zoning from One Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space (OS) for a 3.1-acre property located at 1605 Buena Vista Way.“ (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-467. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-467. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Luna – Absent). PUBLIC HEARING: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. ACCEPT WORK PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FOR THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE ARTS COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-023 accepting the fiscal year 2022-23 work plan report of accomplishments and approving the fiscal year 2023-24 work plan for the Library Board of Trustees; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-024 accepting the fiscal year 2022-23 work plan report of accomplishments and approving the fiscal year 2023-24 work plan for the Arts Commission. (Staff contact: Suzanne Smithson and Fiona Everett, Community Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Library Board of Trustees Vice Chair Bill Sheffler spoke in support of the Library Board of Trustees work plan. Arts Commission Chair Barbara Chung spoke in support of the Arts Commission work plan. Feb.6,2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-023 and Resolution No. 2024-024. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Luna - Absent). 10. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE -Receive a report on crime statistics, crime trends and the next steps for the Police Department in 2024. (Staff contact: Christie Calderwood and Mickey Williams, Police Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report. Police Chief Mickey Williams and Assistant Police Chief Christie Calderwood presented the re port and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). City Council received the report. 11. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE -Receive an update on progress made toward the goals of the Carlsbad Strategic Plan 2023-2027, an update on city finances and an overview of strategic actions plan ned to occur through Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and provide feedback to staff. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback to staff. lntergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber, Finance Director Zach Korach and Chief Innovation Officer David Graham presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). 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: None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:29 p.m. Sheila R. Cobian, MMC Legislative & Constituent Services Director