CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
In conformance with the Brown Act and California Executive Order No. N-29-20, a total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public participate in the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive comments as requested up to a total of 15 minutes. All other comments will trail until the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items.
The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, the City Manager, or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JULY 31, 2020 – Accept and file report on city investments as of July 31, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. RESCIND CITY COUNCIL POLICIES 6, 7, 32 AND 34 – Adoption of a resolution rescinding City Council Policies 6, 7, 32 and 34. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager’s Department)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: ORDINANCE NO. CS-380 WAIVER OF ADJUSTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION FOR 2019 AND 2020 – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-380 permanently waiving City Council compensation adjustments for 2019 and 2020. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Office)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CTBID ASSESSMENT MODIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-381 – 1) Adoption of a resolution confirming the modified annual report of the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District (CTBID) and levying the modified assessments for fiscal year 2020- 21 beginning Nov. 1, 2020; and 2) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-381 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.37.050 to modify the assessment for the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District. (Staff Contact: Cheryl Gerhardt, Administrative Services Department)
UPDATE TO THE CITY’S DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN STATE LAW – Introduction of an ordinance adopting a Zone Code amendment and a Local Coastal Program amendment to update the city’s density bonus regulations to reflect changes in state law (Case Name: Density Bonus Amendments 2020; Case No.: ZCA 2020-0001/LCPA 2020-0005). (Staff contact: Corey Funk, Community Development)
UPDATE TO THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – 1) Introduction of an ordinance adopting amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.60 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments 2020; Case No.: MCA 2020-0001); 2) Introduction of an ordinance adopting amendments to Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zone Code), Village and Barrio Master Plan and Local Coastal Program to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments 2020; Case No.: ZCA 2020-0002/AMEND 2020-0005/LCPA 2020-0006). (Staff contact: Corey Funk, Community Development)
In conformance with the Brown Act and California Executive Order No. N-29-20, a total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public participate in the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive comments as requested up to a total of 15 minutes. All other comments will trail until the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: COVID-19 ACTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT – Receive a report on recent actions and expenditures related to the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide direction as appropriate. (Staff contact: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Department)
TEMPORARILY SUSPEND COLLECTION OF FEES TO MITIGATE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC – Adoption of a resolution empowering the director of emergency services to temporarily suspend the collection of fees for sidewalk café, outdoor display, and curb café permits. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services)
SPONSORSHIP OF THE GIFT CARLSBAD SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM – Adoption of a resolution appropriating funding to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Gift Carlsbad Shop Local Program. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services)
DISCUSSION TO INITIATE REVIEW OF CARLSBAD POLICE POLICIES & PROCESSES, INCLUDING USE OF FORCE AND DE-ESCALATION POLICIES – Consider a request from City Council Member Schumacher to review the following: 1) The administrative reorganization that placed the Homeless Response Plan under the Police Department; 2) Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.060.B and 2.06.090.B, which allow a City Council Member or the Mayor to serve, without compensation, as a voluntary police officer; 3) City of Carlsbad use of force policy; and 4) City of Carlsbad de-escalation policy. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager’s Department)
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE – Adoption of a resolution designating a voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held virtually on Oct. 7-9, 2020. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Office)
Council Commentary and Request for Consideration of Matters
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 4/7/20) Matt Hall Mayor North County Mayors and Managers City/School Committee Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary) Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) San Diego County Water Authority San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Keith Blackburn Mayor Pro Tem Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) SANDAG (1st alternate) North County Transit District (alternate) Priya Bhat-Patel Council Member – District 3 SANDAG (2nd alternate) North County Transit District (primary) City/School Committee League of California Cities – SD Division Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors (alternate) Cori Schumacher Council Member – District 1 SANDAG (primary) Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Clean Energy Alliance JPA (primary) Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) ADJOURNMENT:
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
In conformance with the Brown Act and California Executive Order No. N-29-20, a total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public participate in the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive comments as requested up to a total of 15 minutes. All other comments will trail until the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items.
The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, the City Manager, or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JULY 31, 2020 – Accept and file report on city investments as of July 31, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. RESCIND CITY COUNCIL POLICIES 6, 7, 32 AND 34 – Adoption of a resolution rescinding City Council Policies 6, 7, 32 and 34. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager’s Department)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: ORDINANCE NO. CS-380 WAIVER OF ADJUSTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION FOR 2019 AND 2020 – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-380 permanently waiving City Council compensation adjustments for 2019 and 2020. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Office)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CTBID ASSESSMENT MODIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-381 – 1) Adoption of a resolution confirming the modified annual report of the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District (CTBID) and levying the modified assessments for fiscal year 2020- 21 beginning Nov. 1, 2020; and 2) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-381 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.37.050 to modify the assessment for the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District. (Staff Contact: Cheryl Gerhardt, Administrative Services Department)
UPDATE TO THE CITY’S DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN STATE LAW – Introduction of an ordinance adopting a Zone Code amendment and a Local Coastal Program amendment to update the city’s density bonus regulations to reflect changes in state law (Case Name: Density Bonus Amendments 2020; Case No.: ZCA 2020-0001/LCPA 2020-0005). (Staff contact: Corey Funk, Community Development)
UPDATE TO THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – 1) Introduction of an ordinance adopting amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.60 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments 2020; Case No.: MCA 2020-0001); 2) Introduction of an ordinance adopting amendments to Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zone Code), Village and Barrio Master Plan and Local Coastal Program to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments 2020; Case No.: ZCA 2020-0002/AMEND 2020-0005/LCPA 2020-0006). (Staff contact: Corey Funk, Community Development)
In conformance with the Brown Act and California Executive Order No. N-29-20, a total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public participate in the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive comments as requested up to a total of 15 minutes. All other comments will trail until the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: COVID-19 ACTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT – Receive a report on recent actions and expenditures related to the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide direction as appropriate. (Staff contact: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Department)
TEMPORARILY SUSPEND COLLECTION OF FEES TO MITIGATE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC – Adoption of a resolution empowering the director of emergency services to temporarily suspend the collection of fees for sidewalk café, outdoor display, and curb café permits. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services)
SPONSORSHIP OF THE GIFT CARLSBAD SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM – Adoption of a resolution appropriating funding to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Gift Carlsbad Shop Local Program. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services)
DISCUSSION TO INITIATE REVIEW OF CARLSBAD POLICE POLICIES & PROCESSES, INCLUDING USE OF FORCE AND DE-ESCALATION POLICIES – Consider a request from City Council Member Schumacher to review the following: 1) The administrative reorganization that placed the Homeless Response Plan under the Police Department; 2) Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.060.B and 2.06.090.B, which allow a City Council Member or the Mayor to serve, without compensation, as a voluntary police officer; 3) City of Carlsbad use of force policy; and 4) City of Carlsbad de-escalation policy. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager’s Department)
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE – Adoption of a resolution designating a voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held virtually on Oct. 7-9, 2020. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Office)
Council Commentary and Request for Consideration of Matters
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 4/7/20) Matt Hall Mayor North County Mayors and Managers City/School Committee Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary) Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) San Diego County Water Authority San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Keith Blackburn Mayor Pro Tem Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) SANDAG (1st alternate) North County Transit District (alternate) Priya Bhat-Patel Council Member – District 3 SANDAG (2nd alternate) North County Transit District (primary) City/School Committee League of California Cities – SD Division Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors (alternate) Cori Schumacher Council Member – District 1 SANDAG (primary) Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Clean Energy Alliance JPA (primary) Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) ADJOURNMENT: