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Home My WebLink About2024-03-26; City Council; Minutes (2) 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: Police Chief Mickey Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Blackburn announced that the City Council is serving as the Carlsbad City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Feb. 13, 2024 Minutes from the Special Meeting held Feb. 27, 2024 Minutes from the Special Meeting held March 12, 2024 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of Cesar Chavez Day Council Member Acosta presented the proclamation to Senior Program Manager Avecita Jones. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: Sidney Schwartz spoke regarding climate change. Diana Ricker spoke regarding harassment she is experiencing. Michele Mandujano requested installation of a flashing yellow crosswalk at the intersection of Oak Street and Roosevelt Street. Jeanine Sevilla spoke regarding her neighbors’ barking dog and the neglect of the animal by its owners. Rio Montijo requested the installation of a MD7/5G tower location at St. Patrick School be moved at least 500 feet away from the school. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. March 26, 2024, 5 p.m. March 26, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. DESIGNATING AGENTS TO ACT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF IN THE PROCESSING OF DISASTER CLAIMS RELATED TO THE ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2024 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-055 designating and authorizing agents to act on behalf of the city in the processing of disaster claims for the purpose of obtaining certain state and/or federal assistance related to the atmospheric rivers in January and February 2024 and any future disaster claims. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services Department) 2. UPDATE ON STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS TO RELOCATE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC’S NORTH COAST SERVICE CENTER – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-056 extending the deadline for terminating negotiations to relocate SDG&E’s North Coast Service Center beyond the City Council established March 31 2024, deadline by four months, to July 31, 2024, and directing staff to continue negotiations with SDG&E and NRG on the Seaside option and to return to the City Council by July 31, 2024, or sooner, with an agreement for the City Council’s consideration. (Staff contact: Gary Barberio, Community Services Department and Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Department) This item was pulled for discussion by a member of the public. 3. DESIGNATION OF SEVEN TREES AS HERITAGE TREES – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-057 designating seven trees – four trees identified on city owned property and three trees identified on privately owned property – as heritage trees. (Staff contact: Todd Reese, Parks & Recreation Department) Dianne Nygard spoke in favor of the designation of seven trees as heritage trees. 4. AWARD A CONTRACT TO WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CORP FOR THE PARK DRIVE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6611 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-058 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Wright Construction Engineering Corp for an amount not to exceed $2,725,512 and authorizing additional appropriations in the amount of $400,000 for the Park Drive Street and Drainage Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6611. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Hossein Ajideh, Public Works Department) 5. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NV5 INC. FOR THE RECYCLED WATER PHASE III RESERVOIR PROJECT – Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Director’s Resolution No. 1730 authorizing execution of Amendment No. 5 to the professional services agreement with NV5 Inc., to extend the agreement term and revise the labor rate schedule for the Recycled Water Phase III Reservoir Project. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Neil Irani, Public Works Department) 6. 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. 2024-059 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) March 26, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 7. 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. 2024-060 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) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: 8. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-061 appointing one member to the Library Board of Trustees. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) Christine Dicken spoke regarding the board and commission application and appointment process. Katrina Waidelich spoke regarding her qualifications to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. Motion by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2024-061 appointing Katrina Waidelich to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 9. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-062 appointing one member to the Arts Commission; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-063 appointing one member to the Arts Commission; and 3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-064 appointing one member to the Arts Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) Motion by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-062 appointing Michelle Breyer, 2024-063 appointing Gita Nassiri and 2024-064 appointing Nora George to the Arts Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 10. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-468 AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.32 BY ADDING SECTION 11.32.035 TITLED SECURITY OF TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-468 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 11, Chapter 32 by adding Section 11.32.035 Security of TGIF Concerts in the Park.” (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-468. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-468. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. March 26, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING: 11. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE LAUREL TREE APARTMENTS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-065 approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the benefit of Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc., or a subsidiary or affiliate thereof, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of Laurel Tree Apartments, a multifamily rental housing project located in Carlsbad, California. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills, Community Services Department) 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 5:41 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:41 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-065. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: Council Member Burkholder recused herself from Departmental and City Manager Reports Item No. 12 due to a conflict of interest, as she owns property near Park Drive. 12. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE TRAFFIC CALMING PLANS FOR PARK DRIVE, BLACK RAIL ROAD, PLUM TREE ROAD AND CARRILLO WAY – Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-066 approving the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for implementing the traffic calming plans for Park Drive, Black Rail Road, Plum Tree Road and Carrillo Way. (John Kim, Public Works Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. City Traffic Engineer John Kim presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-066. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0/1 (Burkholder – Absent). March 26, 2024 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 CONTINUATION OF NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Rylan Hoffius spoke against speed bumps near Scrub Jay Court and Plum Tree Lane and requested information on South Ponto and the lack of sand there. Colin Hammond expressed concerns with installation of MD7/5G towers at St. Patrick School. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Dr. Carlsbad, CA CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:02 p.m. Ana Marie Alarcon, CMC Deputy City Clerk