HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-30; City Council; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
Hall: Absent.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn announced that the
City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent
Calendar Item No. 5.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 26, 2022
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall - Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Glen Bernard spoke regarding council terms.
Larry Glavinic spoke regarding traffic concerns at Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street.
Kelly LeBerthon spoke regarding the fentanyl crisis affecting San Diego County.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Manager Scott Chadwick announced that Items No. 1 and No. 2 were returned to staff to
correct some inconsistencies and will be heard at a date certain of Sept. 13, 2022.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 8. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall - Absent).
This item was returned to staff to be continued at a date certain of Sept. 13, 2022.
1. AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES AND REQUEST TO CARRY FORWARD $276,399 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
TO FY 2022-23 – Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional services
Aug. 30, 2022, 5 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
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agreement with Fehr & Peers to provide engineering and environmental services for the
Sustainable Mobility Plan Implementation Plan, Multimodal Transportation Impact Fee
Study, and Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program and approval of a carryforward request
to fund a portion of the agreement. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works)
This item was returned to staff to be continued at a date certain of Sept. 13, 2022.
2. AGREEMENT WITH SILLMAN WRIGHT ARCHITECTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
OFFICES FEASIBILITY STUDY, (CIP PROJECT NO. 4089) – Adoption of a resolution authorizing
execution of an agreement with Sillman Wright Architects to conduct a feasibility study for
the Fire Department administration offices, in an amount not to exceed $114,630. (Staff
contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works)
3. DESIGNATE ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS INC. DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SAN DIEGO AS AN
APPROVED COLLECTOR OF ELECTRONIC WASTE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-208
authorizing execution and submittal of a Proof of Designation Form 184 letter to the
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to designate Allied Waste
Systems Inc., dba Republic Services of San Diego, as an approved collector of electronic waste
for the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NU LINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER
PIPELINE REHABILITATION 2022 PROJECT, (CIP PROJECT NO. 5503-21) – Adoption of
Resolution No. 2022-209 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Nu Line Technologies,
LLC, for construction of the Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation 2022 Project, in an amount not to
exceed $295,160. (Staff contact: Stephanie Harrison and Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BURTECH PIPELINE INCORPORATED FOR DOWNTOWN AND
TERRAMAR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, (CIP PROJECT NO. 3904-C) – Adoption of
a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1682 accepting bids
and awarding a contract to Burtech Pipeline Incorporated, for construction of the Downtown
and Terramar Water Main Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,475,000.
(Staff contact: Dave Padilla and Keri Martinez, Public Works)
6. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR 34 POLICE VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS TO
OUTFIT THE VEHICLES AND INSTALLING IN-CAMERA SYSTEMS – Adoption of Resolution No.
2022-210 approving the appropriation of funds for 34 police vehicles in accordance with the
2022-24 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad
Police Officers’ Association and authorizing contracts for outfitting the vehicles and installing
in-car camera systems. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police Department and Bradley
Northup, Public Works)
7. RENEWAL OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAVISITE INC. FOR HOSTING AND PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES - Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-211 ratifying and authorizing the City Manager
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to execute Amendment No. 2 to Service Description No. 004 and possible additional one-year
extension to the Master Service Agreement with Navisite Inc. for hosting and professional
services for the Lawson Human Capital Management System software in an amount not to
exceed, $446,625 for a term ending in June 30, 2023, with the option for one additional one-
year extension, and approve the carryforward request from the fiscal year 2021-22
Information Technology Department’s Operating Fund Budget in the amount of $446,625.
(Staff contact: Doug Kappel and Maria Callander, Administrative Services Department)
8. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL 2022 GENERAL ELECTION VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS – Adoption
of Resolution No. 2022-212 authorizing the use of the Alga Norte Community Park Meeting
Room 301 and Stagecoach Community Center Activity Room as additional vote centers for
the 2022 General Election and waiving any associated facility use fees. (Staff contact: Faviola
Medina, City Clerk’s Department)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-428 - CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM CONTRACT AMENDMENT CLARIFICATION TO LIFEGUARD EXCLUSION – Adoption of
Ordinance No. CS-428 authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’
Retirement System. (Staff contact: Ana Marie Alarcon, City Clerk’s Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-428.
City Attorney McMahon titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-428. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall - Absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This item is being continued to Sept. 13, 2022.
10. 2022 ZONING ORDINANCE CLEANUP – (Staff contact: Eric Lardy, Community Development)
City Manager Chadwick announced that this item is to be continued at a date certain of
Sept. 13, 2022.
Item No. 12 was heard before Public Hearing Item No. 11
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. RATIFICATION OF A PROCLAMATION OF BICYCLE, E-BICYCLE AND MOTORIZED MOBILITY
DEVICE SAFETY LOCAL EMERGENCY – Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-214 ratifying the
proclamation of bicycle, e-bicycle and motorized mobility device safety local emergency in
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the City of Carlsbad, California dated Aug. 23, 2022, by the Director of Emergency Services;
and, authorizing the Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services to appropriate $2 million
from unspent funds from the fiscal year 2021-2022 General Fund budget to support the City’s
coordinated efforts to increase attention and resources on a range of solutions including
infrastructure, safety, enforcement and safe driving and riding education. (Staff contact:
Geoff Patnoe, City Manager’s Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
City Manager Community Services Scott Chadwick and Police Chief Mickey Williams
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Glenn Bernard recommended citations and impound of e-bikes for offenders of regulations.
Mark Embree provided recommendations and expressed support for the adoption of the
resolution.
Tim Morgan expressed support for the adoption of the resolution.
Bob Embree expressed support for the adoption of the resolution.
Judy Frankel, on behalf of Walk+Bike Carlsbad, expressed support for the adoption of the
resolution.
Sharon McKeeman expressed support for the adoption of the resolution.
Peter Ragsdale expressed concerns regarding cyclists on the road.
Emily Beu expressed support for the adoption of the resolution.
Michael Zepeda Jr. spoke regarding safety on Tamarack Avenue.
Todd Harris expressed support for the adoption of the resolution.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Norby, Police Chief Williams explained that
the Bike & E-bike Collisions slide reflected calendar year counts. Police Chief Williams further
explained that he is unaware of any required education for bike riders who do not have a
driver’s license and there isn’t a formal training and education provided by the school district
for students.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Police Chief Williams explained that
the mobility device municipal code that was enacted will allow first time offenders to
participate in a diversion course instead of paying a fine.
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, City Manager Chadwick explained
that the comprehensive plan that will be brought forward on Sept. 27, will be a menu of
options for Council consideration.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, City Manager Chadwick explained
that the plan will be providing different options and the costs involved. City Manager
Chadwick further elaborated that the emphasis of the plans will be roadway safety and the
speed of delivery of the improvements.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Police Chief Williams clarified that
currently there isn’t training or certification to operate e-bikes. He added that the majority
of $100,000 budget would be allocated toward overtime for seven day a week coverage for
enhanced traffic enforcement.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-214 – 4/0/1 (Hall - Absent).
Mayor Pro Tem declared a recess at 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem reconvened the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
This item was heard after Item No. 12
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO
BENEFIT AVIARA EAST HOUSING LP – Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-213 approving the
issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
for the benefit of Aviara East Housing, LP, or a subsidiary or affiliate thereof, in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the
acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of Aviara East Housing,
a multifamily rental housing project located in Carlsbad, California. (Staff contact: Mandy
Mills, Housing & Homeless Services)
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 Pro Tem Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
Hearing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn closed the duly noticed public
hearing at 6:57 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-213. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall - Absent).
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13. HOMELESS QUARTERLY UPDATE FOR APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2022 – Receive the fourth quarterly
update on the city’s goal to reduce its unsheltered homeless population, covering the period
from April 1 - June 30, 2022. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills and Chris Shilling, Housing &
Homeless Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report.
Housing & Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills, Police Lieutenant Darbie Ernst and Senior
Program Manager Chris Shilling presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Robert Lee expressed concern regarding the services being offered.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Norby, City Manager Chadwick explained that
the reason for $3.1 million return to the city’s Reserve Fund is due to changes in the hotel
site selection process since there weren’t favorable locations.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Norby, Senior Program Manager Shilling
explained that gift cards come from non-profit partners that leverage donation like Interfaith
Community. He further explained that a way the community can be involved is by donating
to the non-profit organizations.
In response from Council Member Acosta, Housing & Homeless Services Director Mills
explained that in order to stay up to date on legislation, the city relies on staff who are actively
engaged on a regional level.
In response from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Housing & Homeless Services Director Mills
explained that the La Posada shelter expansion project is a long process.
She further explained that in order for all of the funding sources to become available, the
shelter expansion must be ready to begin construction and be built within six to twelve
months from the start of construction.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, Senior Program Manager Shilling
explained that Homeless Court is something available to people who are experiencing
homelessness who have citations or legal issues, but it has limited availability. Senior Program
Manager Shilling further explained that mobile resources fairs take the resources to different
communities and people have the opportunity to speak with attorneys regarding their legal
issues if they are actively engaged in services.
Council received the report.
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COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern 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.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Ana Marie Alarcon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk