CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the City of Carlsbad City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 11. 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 OCT. 31, 2020 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Oct. 31, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY – Adoption of a resolution approving the city’s Investment Policy dated Dec. 15, 2020 with one policy revision. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, Administrative Services) 3. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORT ON SPECIAL TAXES AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS – Adoption of a resolution accepting the Annual Financial Information Report on Special Taxes and Capital Project Funds required by California Government Code Sections 50075.3 and 66006, and making the findings required by California Government Code Section 66001(d)(1). (Staff contact: Kim Riboni, Administrative Services) 4. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING BETWEEN ARENAL ROAD AND LA COSTA AVENUE PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6051 – Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Dokken Engineering for engineering services of the El Camino Real Widening between Arenal Road and La Costa Avenue, CIP Project No. 6051, in an amount not to exceed $1,399,339. (Staff contact: Emad Elias, Public Works) 5. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6608 – Adoption of a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the Citywide Drainage Improvement Program – Surface Drainage Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6608. (Staff contact: Scott Lyle, Public Works) 6. AGREEMENT WITH O’DAY CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF THE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN PROJECT BCB – Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with O’Day Consultants, Inc. for design of the Drainage Master Plan Project BCB – Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project as part of the Citywide Drainage Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 6608 in an amount not to exceed $209,373. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works) 7. APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NOS. 6043 and 6044 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $195,000 from the Gas Tax Fund for the Palomar Airport Road Widening Project, CIP Project Nos. 6043 and 6044. (Staff contact: Babaq Taj, Public Works) 8. NORTH ZONE TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM PROGRAM AND INTERAGENCY TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the fire chief to execute the Interagency Technical Rescue Team Memorandum of Understanding. (Staff contact: Nick Ordille and Kevin Lynds, Fire Department)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: ORDINANCE NO. CS-388 – HOTEL EMPLOYEE RECALL RIGHTS – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-388 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 5, with the addition of Chapter 5.70, Hotel Employee Recall Rights. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-388.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM – Receive a report on the 2020 Hazard Reduction Program and potential service enhancement. (Staff contact: Randy Metz, Fire Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report.
PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON UPCOMING MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS – Receive an informational presentation from the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on the upcoming municipal service reviews of the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
FY 2019-20 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT RESULTS – Receive a presentation on the city’s fiscal year 2019-20 annual financial audit results. (Staff contact: Ryan Green, Administrative Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
CITY COUNCIL INPUT ON 2021 GOAL SETTING PROCESS – Discuss the 2021 goal setting process and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Council Commentary and Requests for Consideration of Matters
COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS 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 City Council Legislative Subcommittee Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Ad-Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee Keith Blackburn Mayor Pro Tem – District 2 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) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee 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) City Council Legislative Subcommittee Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Ad-Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee 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) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to exceeding the total time allotted in the first public comments section. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items. 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:
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the City of Carlsbad City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 11. 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 OCT. 31, 2020 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Oct. 31, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY – Adoption of a resolution approving the city’s Investment Policy dated Dec. 15, 2020 with one policy revision. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, Administrative Services) 3. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORT ON SPECIAL TAXES AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS – Adoption of a resolution accepting the Annual Financial Information Report on Special Taxes and Capital Project Funds required by California Government Code Sections 50075.3 and 66006, and making the findings required by California Government Code Section 66001(d)(1). (Staff contact: Kim Riboni, Administrative Services) 4. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING BETWEEN ARENAL ROAD AND LA COSTA AVENUE PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6051 – Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Dokken Engineering for engineering services of the El Camino Real Widening between Arenal Road and La Costa Avenue, CIP Project No. 6051, in an amount not to exceed $1,399,339. (Staff contact: Emad Elias, Public Works) 5. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6608 – Adoption of a resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the Citywide Drainage Improvement Program – Surface Drainage Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6608. (Staff contact: Scott Lyle, Public Works) 6. AGREEMENT WITH O’DAY CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF THE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN PROJECT BCB – Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with O’Day Consultants, Inc. for design of the Drainage Master Plan Project BCB – Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project as part of the Citywide Drainage Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 6608 in an amount not to exceed $209,373. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works) 7. APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NOS. 6043 and 6044 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $195,000 from the Gas Tax Fund for the Palomar Airport Road Widening Project, CIP Project Nos. 6043 and 6044. (Staff contact: Babaq Taj, Public Works) 8. NORTH ZONE TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM PROGRAM AND INTERAGENCY TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the fire chief to execute the Interagency Technical Rescue Team Memorandum of Understanding. (Staff contact: Nick Ordille and Kevin Lynds, Fire Department)
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: ORDINANCE NO. CS-388 – HOTEL EMPLOYEE RECALL RIGHTS – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-388 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 5, with the addition of Chapter 5.70, Hotel Employee Recall Rights. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-388.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM – Receive a report on the 2020 Hazard Reduction Program and potential service enhancement. (Staff contact: Randy Metz, Fire Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report.
PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON UPCOMING MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS – Receive an informational presentation from the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on the upcoming municipal service reviews of the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
FY 2019-20 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT RESULTS – Receive a presentation on the city’s fiscal year 2019-20 annual financial audit results. (Staff contact: Ryan Green, Administrative Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
CITY COUNCIL INPUT ON 2021 GOAL SETTING PROCESS – Discuss the 2021 goal setting process and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Council Commentary and Requests for Consideration of Matters
COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS 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 City Council Legislative Subcommittee Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Ad-Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee Keith Blackburn Mayor Pro Tem – District 2 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) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee 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) City Council Legislative Subcommittee Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Ad-Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee 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) Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to exceeding the total time allotted in the first public comments section. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items. 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: