CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District on Consent Item No. 3. INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 9, 2021
Proclamation in Recognition of Bike Month Proclamation in Recognition of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation in Recognition of Economic Development Week
The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the agenda. Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. 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 may 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 in the beginning of the meeting. All other comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no 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. RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION – Adoption of a resolution authorizing a right of entry permit with the State of California Department of Parks & Recreation to maintain the upper picnic facilities at Tamarack State Beach and the coastal bluff at Tamarack/Frazee State Beach. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation) 2. AGREEMENTS FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH NISSHO OF CALIFORNIA AND BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES – 1) Adoption of a resolution awarding an agreement for Parks Maintenance Services, Work Category D – Passive Parks and Facilities Landscapes, to Nissho of California Inc., in an amount not to exceed $893,252 per year, during the initial two-year term of the agreement; and 2) Adoption of a resolution awarding an agreement for Parks Maintenance Services, Work Category E – Streetscapes, Medians and Parkways and Work Category F – Undeveloped Parks, Urban Forests and Trailheads / Planters, to Brightview Landscape Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,079,056 per year, during the initial two-year term of the agreement. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation) 3. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY REFUND – Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District resolution authorizing use of the San Diego County Water Authority refund to offset the rates the Carlsbad Municipal Water District pays the Water Authority for water supply, which will result in offsetting future customer rate increases. (Staff contact: Vickie Quiram, Public Works and Ryan Green, Finance) 4. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX APPEAL HEARING DECISIONS – 1) Adoption of a resolution granting in part the business license tax appeal of Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.; and 2) Adoption of a resolution granting in part the business license tax appeal of Callaway Golf Company. (Staff contact: Vickie Quiram, Public Works and Ryan Green, Finance)
ORDINANCE NO. CS-397 – WEST OAKS – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-397 approving amendments to the citywide zoning and Local Coastal Program Zoning maps to modify the citywide and Local Coastal Program Zoning designations from Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning to Residential Density Multiple (RD-M) Zoning, and to reconfigure the Open Space (OS) Zoning boundaries on the property to accommodate required emergency access and preserve on-site habitat and habitat buffer areas located southwest of the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Palomar Oaks Way within the Melo II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 5. (Case Name: West Oaks; Case No.: ZC 16-03/LCPA 16-04 (DEV 13018)). (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM – Adoption of a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, CDBG Advisory Committee funding recommendations, and authorizing the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Staff contact: Nancy Melander, Community Development) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 THROUGH 2024-25 – Adoption of a resolution approving an amendment to the Carlsbad TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2024-25, as programmed in the 2021 San Diego Association of Governments Regional Transportation Improvement Program. (Staff contact: Jonathan Schauble, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution.
FORMATION OF INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AND APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN – 1) Adoption of a resolution approving the formation of an independent redistricting commission through a selection panel of judges; or 2) Adoption of a resolution approving the formation of an independent redistricting commission through a random draw selection method; or 3) Adoption of a resolution approving the formation of an independent redistricting commission through a random draw – optional variation selection method; and 4) Adoption of a resolution approving the City Council Redistricting Public Engagement Plan. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services, Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department, Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Department, Cindie K. McMahon, City Attorney Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions and provide direction as appropriate.
PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE AND INPUT TO THE COMMITTEE’S CARLSBAD RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE – Receive a presentation from, and provide input to, Winthrop Cramer, the Carlsbad resident representative on the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee and provide input on matters pertaining to Palomar Airport. City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction as appropriate.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CITY COUNCIL GOAL WORK PLAN OPTIONS – 1) Receive a report and presentation on potential work plan options; and 2) Adoption of a resolution approving the work plan and authorizing the use of General Fund reserves and other funding resources to achieve the City Council goal of “Bring the Fire Department into conformance with standards of cover evaluation.” (Staff contact: Michael Calderwood, Fire) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a report and adopt the resolution with the preferred work plan for incorporation.
HOUSING COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORTS AND WORK PLANS – 1) Adoption of a resolution accepting the 2020 Housing Commission Annual Work Plan Report, and approving the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan; and 2) Adoption of a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission Annual Work Plan Report, and approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Planning Commission Work Plans. City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE ASSESSMENT AND RECOVERY IMPLICATIONS – 1) Receive a report regarding the assessment of the city’s economic response to COVID-19 and discuss insights and potential actions for an inclusive recovery; and 2) Discuss the recommendation from the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee to direct staff to return to the City Council with an action to create a standing economic development subcommittee; and 3) Adoption of a resolution approving COVID-19 economic recovery actions. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a report, discuss the recommendations from the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee, and adopt the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF “THE CURE FOR RACISM IS CANCER” ARTICLE BY TONY HOAGLAND That the City Council engage in a discussion regarding the article “The Cure for Racism is Cancer” by Tony Hoagland. City Manager’s Recommendation: Discuss the article.
Council Commentary and Requests for Consideration of Matters
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 1/12/21) Matt Hall Mayor North County Mayors and Managers Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary) San Diego County Water Authority SANDAG Board of Directors (primary) City Council Legislative Subcommittee Economic Revitalization Subcommittee North County Homeless Action Committee Homeless Action Subcommittee Keith Blackburn Mayor Pro Tem – District 2 Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (alternate) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee Priya Bhat-Patel Council Member – District 3 SANDAG Board of Directors (1st alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (primary) North County Transit District (primary) City/School Committee Clean Energy Alliance JPA (primary) League of California Cities – SD Division (alternate) Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Cori Schumacher Council Member – District 1 Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors League of California Cities – SD Division North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee North County Homeless Action Committee Homeless Action Subcommittee Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 City/School Committee Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate) City Council Legislative Subcommittee Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) North County Transit District (alternate) 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: CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT:
May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District on Consent Item No. 3. INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 9, 2021
Proclamation in Recognition of Bike Month Proclamation in Recognition of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation in Recognition of Economic Development Week
The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the agenda. Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. 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 may 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 in the beginning of the meeting. All other comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no 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. RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION – Adoption of a resolution authorizing a right of entry permit with the State of California Department of Parks & Recreation to maintain the upper picnic facilities at Tamarack State Beach and the coastal bluff at Tamarack/Frazee State Beach. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation) 2. AGREEMENTS FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH NISSHO OF CALIFORNIA AND BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES – 1) Adoption of a resolution awarding an agreement for Parks Maintenance Services, Work Category D – Passive Parks and Facilities Landscapes, to Nissho of California Inc., in an amount not to exceed $893,252 per year, during the initial two-year term of the agreement; and 2) Adoption of a resolution awarding an agreement for Parks Maintenance Services, Work Category E – Streetscapes, Medians and Parkways and Work Category F – Undeveloped Parks, Urban Forests and Trailheads / Planters, to Brightview Landscape Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,079,056 per year, during the initial two-year term of the agreement. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation) 3. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY REFUND – Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District resolution authorizing use of the San Diego County Water Authority refund to offset the rates the Carlsbad Municipal Water District pays the Water Authority for water supply, which will result in offsetting future customer rate increases. (Staff contact: Vickie Quiram, Public Works and Ryan Green, Finance) 4. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX APPEAL HEARING DECISIONS – 1) Adoption of a resolution granting in part the business license tax appeal of Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.; and 2) Adoption of a resolution granting in part the business license tax appeal of Callaway Golf Company. (Staff contact: Vickie Quiram, Public Works and Ryan Green, Finance)
ORDINANCE NO. CS-397 – WEST OAKS – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-397 approving amendments to the citywide zoning and Local Coastal Program Zoning maps to modify the citywide and Local Coastal Program Zoning designations from Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning to Residential Density Multiple (RD-M) Zoning, and to reconfigure the Open Space (OS) Zoning boundaries on the property to accommodate required emergency access and preserve on-site habitat and habitat buffer areas located southwest of the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Palomar Oaks Way within the Melo II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 5. (Case Name: West Oaks; Case No.: ZC 16-03/LCPA 16-04 (DEV 13018)). (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Department)
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM – Adoption of a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, CDBG Advisory Committee funding recommendations, and authorizing the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Staff contact: Nancy Melander, Community Development) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 THROUGH 2024-25 – Adoption of a resolution approving an amendment to the Carlsbad TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2024-25, as programmed in the 2021 San Diego Association of Governments Regional Transportation Improvement Program. (Staff contact: Jonathan Schauble, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution.
FORMATION OF INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AND APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN – 1) Adoption of a resolution approving the formation of an independent redistricting commission through a selection panel of judges; or 2) Adoption of a resolution approving the formation of an independent redistricting commission through a random draw selection method; or 3) Adoption of a resolution approving the formation of an independent redistricting commission through a random draw – optional variation selection method; and 4) Adoption of a resolution approving the City Council Redistricting Public Engagement Plan. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services, Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department, Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Department, Cindie K. McMahon, City Attorney Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions and provide direction as appropriate.
PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE AND INPUT TO THE COMMITTEE’S CARLSBAD RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE – Receive a presentation from, and provide input to, Winthrop Cramer, the Carlsbad resident representative on the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee and provide input on matters pertaining to Palomar Airport. City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction as appropriate.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CITY COUNCIL GOAL WORK PLAN OPTIONS – 1) Receive a report and presentation on potential work plan options; and 2) Adoption of a resolution approving the work plan and authorizing the use of General Fund reserves and other funding resources to achieve the City Council goal of “Bring the Fire Department into conformance with standards of cover evaluation.” (Staff contact: Michael Calderwood, Fire) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a report and adopt the resolution with the preferred work plan for incorporation.
HOUSING COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORTS AND WORK PLANS – 1) Adoption of a resolution accepting the 2020 Housing Commission Annual Work Plan Report, and approving the 2021 Housing Commission Work Plan; and 2) Adoption of a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Planning Commission Annual Work Plan Report, and approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 and 2021-22 Planning Commission Work Plans. City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE ASSESSMENT AND RECOVERY IMPLICATIONS – 1) Receive a report regarding the assessment of the city’s economic response to COVID-19 and discuss insights and potential actions for an inclusive recovery; and 2) Discuss the recommendation from the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee to direct staff to return to the City Council with an action to create a standing economic development subcommittee; and 3) Adoption of a resolution approving COVID-19 economic recovery actions. (Staff contact: David Graham, Administrative Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive a report, discuss the recommendations from the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee, and adopt the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF “THE CURE FOR RACISM IS CANCER” ARTICLE BY TONY HOAGLAND That the City Council engage in a discussion regarding the article “The Cure for Racism is Cancer” by Tony Hoagland. City Manager’s Recommendation: Discuss the article.
Council Commentary and Requests for Consideration of Matters
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 1/12/21) Matt Hall Mayor North County Mayors and Managers Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary) San Diego County Water Authority SANDAG Board of Directors (primary) City Council Legislative Subcommittee Economic Revitalization Subcommittee North County Homeless Action Committee Homeless Action Subcommittee Keith Blackburn Mayor Pro Tem – District 2 Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (alternate) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee Priya Bhat-Patel Council Member – District 3 SANDAG Board of Directors (1st alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group (primary) North County Transit District (primary) City/School Committee Clean Energy Alliance JPA (primary) League of California Cities – SD Division (alternate) Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Cori Schumacher Council Member – District 1 Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors League of California Cities – SD Division North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee North County Homeless Action Committee Homeless Action Subcommittee Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 City/School Committee Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate) City Council Legislative Subcommittee Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) North County Transit District (alternate) 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: CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: