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Home My WebLink About2022-02-15; City Council; Minutes Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Virtual Meeting CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in recognition of Black History Month Council Member Bhat-Patel read the proclamation. President of the Black Student Union at Sage Creek High School Christian Dorsey-McQueen said a few words. Proclamation in recognition of Engineers Week Mayor Hall read the proclamation. Transportation Director Tom Frank said a few words. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for the record: D. Lech spoke regarding a resolution to endorse an amendment to the State Constitution called the Community Planning Voter Initiative. Mike Borello expressed his concern with an article regarding after-effects of vaccines. President of Carlsbad High Noon Rotary Club Raegan Matthews announced a scholarship raffle for high school seniors who reside in Carlsbad. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Feb. 15, 2022, 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 2022 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF DEC. 31, 2021 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Dec. 31, 2021. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services Department) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 2. REVISED CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 5 – CITIZENS OF THE YEAR AWARD – Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-042 approving revisions to City Council Policy No. 5 – Citizens of the Year. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager’s Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Legislative & Constituent Services Director Sheila Cobian presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). In response to Council Member Acosta’s inquiry, Legislative & Constituent Services Director Cobian explained that the Mayor selects the participants for the selection committee. Mayor Hall added that the participants who wish to continue stay on the committee for as long as they choose. In response to Council Member Norby’s inquiry, Legislative & Constituent Services Director Cobian explained that the language could be modified to reflect “up to two” citizens to receive the award, and since the process for the selection of the committee has been informal there is no formal process to replace someone who has resigned from the committee. Council Member Norby suggested asking the Council Members for suggestions if someone resigns from being a part of the selection committee. In response to Council Member Bhat-Patel’s inquiry, Legislative & Constituent Services Director Cobian explained that selecting an organization has not happened in the past and that it has always been individuals, but that the language could be added if needed. Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn requested that the selection committee remain a Mayoral appointment but would support a motion to contact the City Council if an opening occurs, allowing them to bring people forward, adding that he supports the language modification of “up to two” awardees. Motion by Council Member Norby, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-042 with language revisions to Attachment A, Council Policy No. 5, to reflect selecting up to two awardees, that vacancies will be reported to the City Clerk who will notify all members of the City Council to solicit recommendation to fill the vacancy on the Feb. 15, 2022 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 selection committee, and that the selection committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor with no set terms. Friendly amendment to the motion by Council Member Acosta to add the members of the selection committee to the city’s website. Council Member Norby and Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn accepted the amendment Motion by Council Member Norby, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-042 with language revisions to Attachment A, Council Policy No. 5, to reflect selecting up to two awardees, that vacancies will be reported to the City Clerk who will notify all members of the City Council to solicit recommendation to fill the vacancy on the selection committee, that the selection committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor with no set terms, and that the selection committee members will be listed on the website. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 3. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE – 1) Receive and consider the public input summary report on potential housing sites; and 2) Provide direction to staff on the potential housing sites to study for rezoning through the environmental review and public hearing process, including what sites to consider as the proposed projects and alternatives; and 3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-043 approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., to revise the project scope, budget, and schedule to assist in rezoning of potential housing sites as required by Housing Element Program 1.1; preparing miscellaneous General Plan amendments to comply with state law, including the Public Safety Element (“General Plan Maintenance”); implementing Housing Element Programs in addition to Program 1.1, and completing related environmental review. (Case Name: Housing Element Update and General Plan Maintenance; Case No.: GPA 2019- 0003 (PUB2019-0009)); and 4) Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2022-044 authorizing the transfer of funds from the City Council’s Contingency Budget to the Community Development Department’s Operating Budget to fully study one or more alternatives in the Environmental Impact Report to be prepared for the rezoning of potential housing sites as necessary to comply with Housing Element 1.1. (Case Name: Housing Element Update and General Plan Maintenance; Case No.: GPA 2019-0003 (PUB2019-0009)) (Staff contact: Scott Donnell, Community Development) City Manager’s Recommendation: Provide direction to staff and adopt the resolutions. Senior Planner Scott Donnell and Principal Planner Eric Lardy presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for the record: Feb. 15, 2022 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 John Fornal (representing a group consisting of Jennifer Fornal, Robert Conca, Steve Mayman and Todd Bernard) explained his submittal of 36 multi-family units which would include townhouses and balanced choices for families of limited income. Bill Hoffman from Hoffman Planning Associates, representing the property owner for Site 4, explained that it is an ideal location to provide needed affordable housing for the community. Kris Wright expressed her gratitude for allowing public input on the selection of sites for this Regional Housing Needs Allocation cycle. She also expressed her concern regarding additional traffic and requested the City Council consider Option 2 and eliminate Site 3 from the plan. Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association Christine Davis expressed that Site 2 is the best location in the Northwest Quadrant and does not support Sites 14 or 15. Mike Borrello questioned the state forcing rules on Carlsbad since it is a charter city. D. Lech expressed her concern for the plan not including four previously approved projects on the El Camino Real corridor. A caller opposed building on Site 18 in the Ponto area because there is no park to sustain the additional people and added that it is not safe due to the railroad tracks. Larry expressed his concerns with Site 14 and the disproportionate number of projects that are already in the Northwest Quadrant and in the Village. In response to Council Member Norby’s inquiry, Principal Planner Lardy explained that the location of seven acres near Ponto was not included in the plan because the site has an existing general plan and zoning destination for density that is consistent for moderate income housing. Principal Planner Lardy added that the City Council’s action from April of 2021 removed those sites from the plan and will need to be replaced in another location. In response to Council Member Acosta’s inquiry about parking at the Coaster stations and the possibility of building near those sites, Principal Planner Lardy explained that parking would be required of any future development to be evaluated. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall for discussion, to select Option 1 with the addition of Option 3A. Council Member Bhat-Patel expressed her support of the motion and going forward with maximum flexibility. Council Member Norby expressed his support of Option 1 adding that he would not support the motion if Option 3A is included. Feb. 15, 2022 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Bhat-Patel suggested that Option 3A be removed from the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn did not agree to remove the option. Council Member Acosta expressed that she did not support the current motion but supports Option 2 and would like to include civic engagement and feedback. Substitute motion by Council Member Acosta to approve Option 2. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Mayor Hall declared a recess at 5:48 p.m. Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall, to choose Option 1 with the addition of Option 3A. Motion amendment made by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn to choose Option 1, removing Sites 3, 8 and 15 with the addition of Option 3B. As second to the original motion, Mayor Hall did not consent to the amendment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall, to choose Option 1 with the addition of Option 3A. Motion failed, 1/4 (No – Norby, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Hall). Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to choose Option 1, removing Sites 3, 8 and 15 and the addition of Option 3B and increasing density at both coaster stations. Motion failed, 2/3 (Norby, Bhat-Patel, Hall – No). Motion by Council Member Norby, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, directing staff to move forward with Option No. 1, requiring staff to study all 18 potential housing sites. Motion carried, 4/1 (Acosta – No). Motion by Council Member Norby, seconded by Mayor Hall, adopting the Potential Housing Sites Map, removing Sites 3 and 15, and increasing density at the Poinsettia Coaster Station. Motion failed, 2/3 (Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Blackburn – No). Motion by Council Member Norby, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, removing Sites 3, 8 and 15 and increasing density at both coaster stations. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-043 and 2022-044 including funding for an additional map. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and the City Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. Feb. 15, 2022 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Assistant City Manager Geoff Patnoe agreed with Mayor Hall that the City Council will plan a special event for the Carlsbad Olympians upon their return home. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:20 p.m. ___________________________ Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC Senior Deputy City Clerk