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Home My WebLink About2024-02-27; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL Minutes Feb. 27, 2024, 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chief of Police Mickey Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Feb. 6, 2024 Minutes from the Special Meeting held Feb. 15, 2024 Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Luna -Abstain). PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: Glenn Bernard spoke in support of preserving views. Vanessa Forsythe spoke regarding the health impact caused by the leaded fuel used in propeller planes at Palomar Airport. Gary Gonsalves spoke regarding the voluntary noise abatement issue at Palomar Airport. Yasin Alkowni spoke regarding the community's silence regarding the current genocide. Teresa Barnes Paul/as spoke regarding the safety of people with hearing loss on Tamarack Avenue and El Camino Real. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6. Motion carried unanimously, 5.0. 1. DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGARDING THE COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CARE RECORDS AND PATIENT DATA -Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-033 authorizing the City Manager to approve an agreement with the County of San Diego, as the local Emergency Medical Services agency, to define and control the use of pre-hospital data provided by the Carlsbad Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services System. (Staff contact: Nathan Pearson, Fire Department) Feb.27,2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 2. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC FOR THE OUTFITTING OF POLICE PATROL VEHICLES-Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-034 authorizing Amendment No. 5 to an agreement with Emergency Vehicle Systems LLC for police patrol vehicle outfitting, extending the term of the agreement by six months. {Staff contact: Bradley Northup, Public Works Department) 3. LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD CREDITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS - Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-035 authorizing the City Manager or designee to track, manage, bank and sell low carbon fuel standard credits in accordance with the regulations set by the California Air Resources Board. {Staff contact: Shawn Gaskari, Public Works Department) 4. CONTINUATION OF PROCLAMATION OF A STORM-RELATED LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REMOVAL OF SEDIMENT AND VEGETATION ON THE BUENA VISTA CREEK CONCRETE CHANNEL NEAR EL CAMINO REAL -Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-036 continuing the proclamation of a storm-related local emergency for removal of sediment and vegetation in the Buena Vista Creek Concrete Channel near El Camino Real. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works Department) 5. CONTINUATION OF PROCLAMATION OF A STORM-RELATED LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF THE SLOPE BETWEEN EL CAMINO REAL AND TRIESTE DRIVE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-037 continuing the proclamation of a storm-related local emergency for repair of the slope between El Camino Real and Trieste Drive. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works Department) 6. ENDING THE FEB. 81 2024, STORM-RELATED LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF A STORM DRAIN PIPELINE ON CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE NEAR PONTIAC DRIVE-Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-038 terminating the proclamation of a storm-related local emergency for repair of a storm drain pipeline on Carlsbad Village Drive near Pontiac Drive. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works Department) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: 7. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE-1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-039 appointing one member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens' Advisory Committee; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-040 appointing one member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens' Advisory Committee. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Lin-Wei Wu spoke to her qualifications to be appointed to the committee. Dale Ordas spoke to his qualifications to be appointed to the committee. Kevin O'Neill spoke to his qualifications to be appointed to the committee. Feb.27,2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Motion by Mayor Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-039 appointing Kevin O'Neill to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens' Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Motion by Mayor Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-040 appointing Lin-Wei Wu to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens' Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION : None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 8. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24- 1) Receive the report on the economic and financial update for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 and provide direction as appropriate; and 2) Receive a report on the results of the fiscal year 2023-24 mid-year budget review; and 3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-041 authorizing the City Manager or designee to appropriate $245,000 from the Fleet Maintenance Fund for citywide fuel costs and $80,000 from the Stormwater Enterprise Fund for a funding study to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget. (Staff contact: Zach Korach and Matt Sanford, Administrative Services Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the reports and adopt the resolution. Economic Development Manager Matt Sanford and Finance Director Zach Korach presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in tne Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-041. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 9. AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES. INC.. OBA CR ASSOCIATES. FOR TAMARACK AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS SERVICES -Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-042 accepting proposals and awarding an agreement to Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., dba CR Associates, to provide transportation planning, engineering design and environmental assessment services for the Tamarack Avenue Complete Streets Plan for an amount not to exceed $283,241. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Transportation Director Tom Frank and Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Glenn Bernard spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation. Feb.27,2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Tim Morgan thanked the City Council and city staff for the community involvement for the safety issues of this item. Sharon McDonald requested a safe crossing at the railroad track at Tamarack Avenue to access the rail trail. Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel spoke in support of the item. Council Member Acosta expressed concerns about how the contract was written .. Council Member Burkholder explained that quite a bit of money has been spent on Tamarack Avenue improvements already and did not support additional modifications to the road at this time. Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Council Member Acosta, directing staff to proceed with Alternative Option 2 in the staff report to not proceed with the plan. Motion carried, 3/2 (Bhat-Patel, Luna -No). Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 6:45 p.m. Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 6:56 p.m. 10. CONSIDER DISCUSSING PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S CODE AND GENERAL PLAN RELATING TO MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT-Consider a request from Mayor Blackburn to engage in a discussion regarding a request from Citizens for a Friendly Airport relating to revisions to the City's Code and General Plan relating to McClellan-PaJomar Airport. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) City Manager's Recommendation: Provide direction to staff. Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Glenn Bernard spoke regarding the fact that the Palomar Airport existed before the residential areas were built. Hope Nelson thanked the City Council and staff for their recommendation for review of the item. Frank Sung expressed his appreciation and support for staff's recommendation. Dom Betro thanked the City Council and staff for their support regarding this issue. Vickey Syage thanked the City Council and staff for their time and consideration regarding the issue. Kris Wright thanked the City Council for bringing this item forward for discussion. Feb.27,2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Minute Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, directing staff to review and investigate the requests from Citizens for a Friendly Airport and return to Council within 60 days with an analysis, any steps, potential costs and timing to implement the proposals. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. CONTINUATION OF NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Gurleen Vivik spoke regarding a cease fire in Gaza. Public Information Officer with the U.S. Small Business Administration Claudia Anderson gave an overview of SBA disaster loan resources available to assist people impacted by the January 2024 severe winter storm and flooding disaster. 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 7:26 p.m. ~ml--Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC Senior Deputy City Clerk