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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
ALL PRESENT.
lED BY Douglas
Mayor Hall announced that he and Packard would be recusing themselves for the village items.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Packard moved> Approved 5/0
Minutes of the Special Meetings held February 19, 2013.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 26, 2013.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 26, 2013.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held February 26, 2013.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
PRESENTATION:
Presentation by the Carlsbad Police and Fire Explorers.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Corporal Richard Gallanos, Police of Fire and Explorer Post 781 representative. Keith Blackburn introduced Rick - Two Explorer s gave updates on the Police Explorer and Fire Explorer programs. Blackburn introduced Kristie ..., new Explorer coordinator. Rick recognized and thanked Carlsbad Charitable Foundation for the Mack McLoughlan grant.
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. AB #21,147 - REPORT OUT AUTHORIZATION TO SELL AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT. Reporting out the authorization to sell an affordable housing unit at 577 Laguna Drive; and, authorizing the appropriation of funds from the City's Housing Trust Fund for costs related to the sale of said property. Resolution No. 2013-052. ACTION:
AB 21,147
2. AB #21,148 - INTERIM COMPENSATION FOR DEPUTY CITY TREASURER. Establishing the interim compensation for the Deputy City Treasurer while performing the duties of the City Treasurer. Resolution No. 2013-053. ACTION:
AB 21,148
3. AB #21,149 - APPROVE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Approving the employment agreement with John Coates. Resolution No. 2013-054. ACTION:
AB 21,149
4. AB #21,150 - APPROVE DEDICATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PROJECT NOS. 3492, 3886 AND 3949. Approving the dedication of an underground utility easement to the City of Vista for the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer Project. Resolution No. 2013-055. ACTION:
AB 21,150
5. AB #21,151 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NOS. 3492, 3886 AND 3949. Approving Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the design of the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer System, Reaches 11B-15, and the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station. Resolution No. 2013-056. ACTION:
AB 21,151
6. AB #21,152 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, PROJECT NO. 3907. Accepting the construction of the Off-Site Wetland Mitigation Restoration for Rancho Santa Fe Road North Project as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2013-057. ACTION:
AB 21,152
7. AB #21,153 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, PROJECT NO. 6324-1. Accepting the construction of the Traffic Signal at El Fuerte Street and Loker Avenue as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2013-058. ACTION:
AB 21,153
8. AB #21,163 - AMEND MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY STRUCTURE. Establishing new management classifications, deleting existing classifications, and amending the management salary structure and Local Conflict of Interest Code. Resolution No. 2013-063. ACTION:
AB 21,163
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Packard moved, Approved 5/0
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. AB #21,154 - CLARIFY THE COLLECTION OF SEWER AND TRAFFIC FEES RELATED TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS. To consider amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 13 - Sewers, and Title 18 - Building Codes and Regulations, to clarify the collection of sewer and traffic impact fees related to outdoor dining areas. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-207. ACTION:
AB 21,154
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
10. AB #21,155 - HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM -2.1-BARRIO, ZC 12-02-ZC 12-03/ZCA 12-02. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-205, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by changing the zoning on various properties throughout the Barrio; and, Adopting Ordinance No. CS-206, amending Section 21.90.045 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding a reference to the density range for the R-30 residential land use designation and amending Section 21.05.030 by changing the zoning on various properties throughout the Barrio, generally located north of Tamarack Avenue, South of Oak Avenue, east of the railroad and west of Interstate 5. ACTION:
Packard moved, approved 5/0
AB 21,155
PUBLIC COMMENT:In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and place it in the clear tray on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Al Tapone, Carlsbad, regarding the opening of their new business
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. AB #21,157 - APPOINT AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND SELECT APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY TREASURER. To receive the written materials from each qualified applicant for the position of City Treasurer; and, to consider appointing an ad hoc subcommittee to review the materials and select candidates to make presentations to City Council on March 19, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-060. ACTION:
Mayor Hall, annou Approved 5/0.
AB 21,157
11. AB #21,156 - RAILYARD LOFTS, RP 12-28. To consider approving a Major Review Permit to allow for the construction of a four-unit residential condominium development project on the property located at 2685 State Street in Land Use District 4 of the Village Review Zone. Resolution No. 2013-059. ACTION:
AB 21,156
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13. AB #21,158 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE. To receive a presentation from Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan of Poseidon Resources regarding the Carlsbad Desalination project. ACTION:
Associate Planner Austin Silva gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation,on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Hall opened the PH at Applicant Steve Gibson, Urban Place Consulting, came forward to give brief summary of the project. Alan Jansen, Project Architect came forward, had Planning Commission approval, housing close to transportation and entertainment. Mark Benjamin, Owner and Developer of the project, came forward to address Council, catalyst for north State Street, high level of design, encourage approval. Closed PH at 6:40pm. Packard = Leeds certification and removal of guest parking. Silva village master plan qualify for modifications to the master plan, close to the largest parking lot in the village. Blackburn - support but concerned about future projects without visitor parking. Packard Moved, APPROVED 5/0.
13. AB #21,158 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE. To receive a presentation from Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan of Poseidon Resources regarding the Carlsbad Desalination project. ACTION:
(Deputy General Manager), came forward to address Council regarding the project. Hall - role in the project? pipeline construction, maintenance and operations. Business park, freight bays, intrusion on businesses? Averaging 4 to 5 meetings a week currently, traffic control plans, communication with businesses, How long is it going to take, 24 hours a day? Establishing hours - 34 months the project has to be completed and deliver water. Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan, came forward to give Powerpoint presentation, an overview of the project, plant construction, scheduling for site clearing, delays and disruptions to commuters and the community, trench and tunnel sections, expected progress of 100 linear feet per day, maintain access and minimize disruption, city approved traffic control plan, access for emergency vehicles, joint training excercises, permits, construction outreach plans, project benefits. economic benefits, Blackburn - emergency, work with fire department? PM - confined space emergency response, safety and preparedness. Hall - Stressed the imiportance of communication with business relating employee access and freight delivery access. PM - we will be working door to door disseminating information and addressing concerns, understanding needs and expectations. 24/7 construction hours being explored.
AB 21,158
14. AB #21,161 - AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A HIGHER EDUCATION RECRUITMENT FACILITY. To consider directing staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposal for services to develop an analysis and implementation plan for the recruitment of a higher education institute or research facility. ACTION:
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Kathy Dodson came forward to give the staff report and Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Packard - how to create a pool of local people that have contacts with universities, begin building the pool of people to help our pitch. Accepted 5/0.
AB 21,161
9. AB #21,154 - CLARIFY THE COLLECTION OF SEWER AND TRAFFIC FEES RELATED TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS. To consider amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 13 - Sewers, and Title 18 - Building Codes and Regulations, to clarify the collection of sewer and traffic impact fees related to outdoor dining areas. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-207. ACTION:
Hall and Packard recused themselves at 7:21pm. Blackburn chaired the meeting. Engineering Manager Glen Van Peski gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. Blackburn moved, approved 3/0/2.
15. AB #21,160 - ADOPT COUNCIL POLICY ON CURB CAFÉS AND ADOPT A CURB CAFÉ USE FEE. To consider adopting a Council Policy Statement on curb cafés; and, to consider adopting a curb café use fee within Land Use District One of the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Resolution Nos. 2013-061 and 2013-062. ACTION:
Senior Planner Scott Donnell gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Alfredo Gonzales, Carlsbad, encouraging approval, uniqueness of Carlsbad, supports small business, tourism, benefit to residents and visitors, revitalization of the village, higher revenues, job opportunities. Belen Gonzalez, Carlsbad, has been a vision to see Carlsbad grow, encouraging Council to approve, to see Carlsbad to grow, has signatures to support the idea. Peter Rogers, Carlsbad, encouraging Council increasing vibrancy of the village, improving quality of life, forethought of citizens, adding places for people to dine, good land use instead of parking. Douglas - access of parking between curb cafes. Scott - requires analysis for safety, adequate visibility Douglas - buffers around curb cafes, how many parking spaces will we lose because of the buffer, removal of foundation and planters, Scott - nothing permanently attached to the street. Douglas - safety? distance between traffic and curb cafe Blackburn moved, approved 3/0/2.
AB 21,160
16. AB #21,159 - PRESENTATION ON THE VILLAGE REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP. To receive a report from Urban Place Consulting Group regarding the Village Revitalization Initiative. ACTION:
Urban Place Consulting Group Steve Gibson and Ashley gave the Powerpoint presentation. Mr. Gibson thanked the Council, City departments and city staff. Doug Avis, Encinitas, office in Carlsbad, Chairman of the Village Association, in support of measuring the efforts of Urban Place, looked at successes and failures of other communities, relationship with consultant, timing and evaluation of land uses, analyze current economics, interest in property in Village, reassess the land use plans, in readiness for the future. Marty Volla, Carlsbad, agree with Doug Avis, in support of Urban Place, and request that the City continue their contract. Farrah - why 501c3 organization UP - more opportunities for grants and local sponsorships, Carlsbad Village Partnership, parking management, parking and mobility issues, involvement of business/property owners Douglas - $1.25 grant from SANDAG, UP - capital improvement budget, signage marking the entrance to the Village, Douglas - Grand Avenue plans? next report address "not enough foot traffic or business", plans to address that in next report. Wood - Peter Norby, redevelopment project for south Carlsbad? Douglas - staff work on proposal to move along with changing village master plan, to explore the possibility to hire independent contractor to work exclusively to bring in new business to Carlsbad, funds not to come out of Urban Place budget.
AB 21,159
17. AB #21,162 - TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT. To receive the Transportation Department Operational Assessment Report and direct staff on how to proceed. ACTION:
Shelley Fulla, Baker Tilly, gave the presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Blackburn - paid time off, offer less days? savings based on reduced absentee costs, employees take less time off, outsource traffic studies less customer service? BT - requirements to warrant a study, Blackburn - validation that we're doing things right? BT - Yes, they're doing a very good job, validated that the City is already doing what would have been recommended. Wood - savings compared to Parks BT - Similar, per year Douglas - mobile solutions? BT -Asphalt, concrete and painting all working on mobile solutions in the field, some are not. which would decrease staff time. Douglas - partner with other cities? Skip - we don't partner with other agencies, yes for the purchase of materials that the county has negotiated, not manpower, joint purchasing agreements Douglas - construction management increase in efficiency, Skip - staff inspectors, consultants terminated when projects slowed down, intend to use consultants as activity increases. Douglas - lifecycle management system Skip, interested in centralized project repository Douglas - traffic signal vendor pricing, service levels, quality of work, Greg Herman gave the staff report and powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the Ctiy Clerk Shawn Granberry, City of Carlsbad, congratulating department, leadership mindset, commitment of employees. Pam Drew, City of Carlsbad, president of the CCEA, give employees the resources, technology, an excellent example of insourcing vs. outsourcing. Concerned with traffic signals bids, comparisons, in favour of Option 3. Skip - Option 2 being recommended because of better time to look at outsourcing, 3.9 FTE includes time from people other than traffic op specialist. Options 1 and 2 would require meet and confer process. Hall - more manpower to complete the project for now, when work is done, project will not require the same manpower> Greg - we would compare our costs against RFP in 2015. Blackburn - going forward - *******Skip = better understanding and benchmark once the project is complete in 2015 ******** Shelly - chanlenges turning over work to a contracted team. Did not make any judgements of when it should be implemented. Fulfil strategic priorities and complete projects would be acceptable. Hermann - BT are to take a snapshot of how things are now. Hall - project completed in 2015, at that point re-evaluate. Blackburn - Why meet and confer? Greg - only at the time begin meet and confer at the time at which time the city would contract out. Blackburn - Option 3 does not eliminate the Council from exercising discretion at any time. Douglas - Option 2 Blackburn - Option 3 Wood - Option 2 - change "Pursue" to reevaluate or reconsider, otherwise Option 3. Packard - Option 2 Hall - Option 2 change "pursue" to "reevaluate" Packard moved - Option 2, replace "reevaluate with the feasibility" Approved 5/0.
AB 21,162
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary)
The remainder of the categories are for reporting purposes. In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no Council action can occur on these items.
Mar 12, 2013 City Council, Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board and Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
ALL PRESENT.
lED BY Douglas
Mayor Hall announced that he and Packard would be recusing themselves for the village items.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Packard moved> Approved 5/0
Minutes of the Special Meetings held February 19, 2013.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 26, 2013.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 26, 2013.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held February 26, 2013.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
PRESENTATION:
Presentation by the Carlsbad Police and Fire Explorers.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Corporal Richard Gallanos, Police of Fire and Explorer Post 781 representative. Keith Blackburn introduced Rick - Two Explorer s gave updates on the Police Explorer and Fire Explorer programs. Blackburn introduced Kristie ..., new Explorer coordinator. Rick recognized and thanked Carlsbad Charitable Foundation for the Mack McLoughlan grant.
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. AB #21,147 - REPORT OUT AUTHORIZATION TO SELL AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT. Reporting out the authorization to sell an affordable housing unit at 577 Laguna Drive; and, authorizing the appropriation of funds from the City's Housing Trust Fund for costs related to the sale of said property. Resolution No. 2013-052. ACTION:
AB 21,147
2. AB #21,148 - INTERIM COMPENSATION FOR DEPUTY CITY TREASURER. Establishing the interim compensation for the Deputy City Treasurer while performing the duties of the City Treasurer. Resolution No. 2013-053. ACTION:
AB 21,148
3. AB #21,149 - APPROVE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Approving the employment agreement with John Coates. Resolution No. 2013-054. ACTION:
AB 21,149
4. AB #21,150 - APPROVE DEDICATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PROJECT NOS. 3492, 3886 AND 3949. Approving the dedication of an underground utility easement to the City of Vista for the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer Project. Resolution No. 2013-055. ACTION:
AB 21,150
5. AB #21,151 - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NOS. 3492, 3886 AND 3949. Approving Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the design of the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer System, Reaches 11B-15, and the Agua Hedionda Sewer Lift Station. Resolution No. 2013-056. ACTION:
AB 21,151
6. AB #21,152 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, PROJECT NO. 3907. Accepting the construction of the Off-Site Wetland Mitigation Restoration for Rancho Santa Fe Road North Project as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2013-057. ACTION:
AB 21,152
7. AB #21,153 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION, PROJECT NO. 6324-1. Accepting the construction of the Traffic Signal at El Fuerte Street and Loker Avenue as complete; and, directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. Resolution No. 2013-058. ACTION:
AB 21,153
8. AB #21,163 - AMEND MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY STRUCTURE. Establishing new management classifications, deleting existing classifications, and amending the management salary structure and Local Conflict of Interest Code. Resolution No. 2013-063. ACTION:
AB 21,163
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the vote, unless an item is removed.
Packard moved, Approved 5/0
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. AB #21,154 - CLARIFY THE COLLECTION OF SEWER AND TRAFFIC FEES RELATED TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS. To consider amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 13 - Sewers, and Title 18 - Building Codes and Regulations, to clarify the collection of sewer and traffic impact fees related to outdoor dining areas. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-207. ACTION:
AB 21,154
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
10. AB #21,155 - HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM -2.1-BARRIO, ZC 12-02-ZC 12-03/ZCA 12-02. Adopting Ordinance No. CS-205, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by changing the zoning on various properties throughout the Barrio; and, Adopting Ordinance No. CS-206, amending Section 21.90.045 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding a reference to the density range for the R-30 residential land use designation and amending Section 21.05.030 by changing the zoning on various properties throughout the Barrio, generally located north of Tamarack Avenue, South of Oak Avenue, east of the railroad and west of Interstate 5. ACTION:
Packard moved, approved 5/0
AB 21,155
PUBLIC COMMENT:In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and place it in the clear tray on the wall adjacent to the Deputy City Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Al Tapone, Carlsbad, regarding the opening of their new business
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. AB #21,157 - APPOINT AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND SELECT APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY TREASURER. To receive the written materials from each qualified applicant for the position of City Treasurer; and, to consider appointing an ad hoc subcommittee to review the materials and select candidates to make presentations to City Council on March 19, 2013. Resolution No. 2013-060. ACTION:
Mayor Hall, annou Approved 5/0.
AB 21,157
11. AB #21,156 - RAILYARD LOFTS, RP 12-28. To consider approving a Major Review Permit to allow for the construction of a four-unit residential condominium development project on the property located at 2685 State Street in Land Use District 4 of the Village Review Zone. Resolution No. 2013-059. ACTION:
AB 21,156
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13. AB #21,158 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE. To receive a presentation from Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan of Poseidon Resources regarding the Carlsbad Desalination project. ACTION:
Associate Planner Austin Silva gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation,on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Hall opened the PH at Applicant Steve Gibson, Urban Place Consulting, came forward to give brief summary of the project. Alan Jansen, Project Architect came forward, had Planning Commission approval, housing close to transportation and entertainment. Mark Benjamin, Owner and Developer of the project, came forward to address Council, catalyst for north State Street, high level of design, encourage approval. Closed PH at 6:40pm. Packard = Leeds certification and removal of guest parking. Silva village master plan qualify for modifications to the master plan, close to the largest parking lot in the village. Blackburn - support but concerned about future projects without visitor parking. Packard Moved, APPROVED 5/0.
13. AB #21,158 - CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE. To receive a presentation from Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan of Poseidon Resources regarding the Carlsbad Desalination project. ACTION:
(Deputy General Manager), came forward to address Council regarding the project. Hall - role in the project? pipeline construction, maintenance and operations. Business park, freight bays, intrusion on businesses? Averaging 4 to 5 meetings a week currently, traffic control plans, communication with businesses, How long is it going to take, 24 hours a day? Establishing hours - 34 months the project has to be completed and deliver water. Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan, came forward to give Powerpoint presentation, an overview of the project, plant construction, scheduling for site clearing, delays and disruptions to commuters and the community, trench and tunnel sections, expected progress of 100 linear feet per day, maintain access and minimize disruption, city approved traffic control plan, access for emergency vehicles, joint training excercises, permits, construction outreach plans, project benefits. economic benefits, Blackburn - emergency, work with fire department? PM - confined space emergency response, safety and preparedness. Hall - Stressed the imiportance of communication with business relating employee access and freight delivery access. PM - we will be working door to door disseminating information and addressing concerns, understanding needs and expectations. 24/7 construction hours being explored.
AB 21,158
14. AB #21,161 - AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A HIGHER EDUCATION RECRUITMENT FACILITY. To consider directing staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposal for services to develop an analysis and implementation plan for the recruitment of a higher education institute or research facility. ACTION:
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Kathy Dodson came forward to give the staff report and Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Packard - how to create a pool of local people that have contacts with universities, begin building the pool of people to help our pitch. Accepted 5/0.
AB 21,161
9. AB #21,154 - CLARIFY THE COLLECTION OF SEWER AND TRAFFIC FEES RELATED TO OUTDOOR DINING AREAS. To consider amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 13 - Sewers, and Title 18 - Building Codes and Regulations, to clarify the collection of sewer and traffic impact fees related to outdoor dining areas. Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-207. ACTION:
Hall and Packard recused themselves at 7:21pm. Blackburn chaired the meeting. Engineering Manager Glen Van Peski gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance. Blackburn moved, approved 3/0/2.
15. AB #21,160 - ADOPT COUNCIL POLICY ON CURB CAFÉS AND ADOPT A CURB CAFÉ USE FEE. To consider adopting a Council Policy Statement on curb cafés; and, to consider adopting a curb café use fee within Land Use District One of the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. Resolution Nos. 2013-061 and 2013-062. ACTION:
Senior Planner Scott Donnell gave the staff report and Powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Alfredo Gonzales, Carlsbad, encouraging approval, uniqueness of Carlsbad, supports small business, tourism, benefit to residents and visitors, revitalization of the village, higher revenues, job opportunities. Belen Gonzalez, Carlsbad, has been a vision to see Carlsbad grow, encouraging Council to approve, to see Carlsbad to grow, has signatures to support the idea. Peter Rogers, Carlsbad, encouraging Council increasing vibrancy of the village, improving quality of life, forethought of citizens, adding places for people to dine, good land use instead of parking. Douglas - access of parking between curb cafes. Scott - requires analysis for safety, adequate visibility Douglas - buffers around curb cafes, how many parking spaces will we lose because of the buffer, removal of foundation and planters, Scott - nothing permanently attached to the street. Douglas - safety? distance between traffic and curb cafe Blackburn moved, approved 3/0/2.
AB 21,160
16. AB #21,159 - PRESENTATION ON THE VILLAGE REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP. To receive a report from Urban Place Consulting Group regarding the Village Revitalization Initiative. ACTION:
Urban Place Consulting Group Steve Gibson and Ashley gave the Powerpoint presentation. Mr. Gibson thanked the Council, City departments and city staff. Doug Avis, Encinitas, office in Carlsbad, Chairman of the Village Association, in support of measuring the efforts of Urban Place, looked at successes and failures of other communities, relationship with consultant, timing and evaluation of land uses, analyze current economics, interest in property in Village, reassess the land use plans, in readiness for the future. Marty Volla, Carlsbad, agree with Doug Avis, in support of Urban Place, and request that the City continue their contract. Farrah - why 501c3 organization UP - more opportunities for grants and local sponsorships, Carlsbad Village Partnership, parking management, parking and mobility issues, involvement of business/property owners Douglas - $1.25 grant from SANDAG, UP - capital improvement budget, signage marking the entrance to the Village, Douglas - Grand Avenue plans? next report address "not enough foot traffic or business", plans to address that in next report. Wood - Peter Norby, redevelopment project for south Carlsbad? Douglas - staff work on proposal to move along with changing village master plan, to explore the possibility to hire independent contractor to work exclusively to bring in new business to Carlsbad, funds not to come out of Urban Place budget.
AB 21,159
17. AB #21,162 - TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT. To receive the Transportation Department Operational Assessment Report and direct staff on how to proceed. ACTION:
Shelley Fulla, Baker Tilly, gave the presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Blackburn - paid time off, offer less days? savings based on reduced absentee costs, employees take less time off, outsource traffic studies less customer service? BT - requirements to warrant a study, Blackburn - validation that we're doing things right? BT - Yes, they're doing a very good job, validated that the City is already doing what would have been recommended. Wood - savings compared to Parks BT - Similar, per year Douglas - mobile solutions? BT -Asphalt, concrete and painting all working on mobile solutions in the field, some are not. which would decrease staff time. Douglas - partner with other cities? Skip - we don't partner with other agencies, yes for the purchase of materials that the county has negotiated, not manpower, joint purchasing agreements Douglas - construction management increase in efficiency, Skip - staff inspectors, consultants terminated when projects slowed down, intend to use consultants as activity increases. Douglas - lifecycle management system Skip, interested in centralized project repository Douglas - traffic signal vendor pricing, service levels, quality of work, Greg Herman gave the staff report and powerpoint presentation, on file in the office of the Ctiy Clerk Shawn Granberry, City of Carlsbad, congratulating department, leadership mindset, commitment of employees. Pam Drew, City of Carlsbad, president of the CCEA, give employees the resources, technology, an excellent example of insourcing vs. outsourcing. Concerned with traffic signals bids, comparisons, in favour of Option 3. Skip - Option 2 being recommended because of better time to look at outsourcing, 3.9 FTE includes time from people other than traffic op specialist. Options 1 and 2 would require meet and confer process. Hall - more manpower to complete the project for now, when work is done, project will not require the same manpower> Greg - we would compare our costs against RFP in 2015. Blackburn - going forward - *******Skip = better understanding and benchmark once the project is complete in 2015 ******** Shelly - chanlenges turning over work to a contracted team. Did not make any judgements of when it should be implemented. Fulfil strategic priorities and complete projects would be acceptable. Hermann - BT are to take a snapshot of how things are now. Hall - project completed in 2015, at that point re-evaluate. Blackburn - Why meet and confer? Greg - only at the time begin meet and confer at the time at which time the city would contract out. Blackburn - Option 3 does not eliminate the Council from exercising discretion at any time. Douglas - Option 2 Blackburn - Option 3 Wood - Option 2 - change "Pursue" to reevaluate or reconsider, otherwise Option 3. Packard - Option 2 Hall - Option 2 change "pursue" to "reevaluate" Packard moved - Option 2, replace "reevaluate with the feasibility" Approved 5/0.
AB 21,162
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments (if necessary)
The remainder of the categories are for reporting purposes. In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no Council action can occur on these items.
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