CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 4. 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. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPT. 30, 2020 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Sept. 30, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A LOAN AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE WASTEWATER SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION PROJECT – 1) Adoption of a resolution authorizing a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Improvements Project and designating the City Manager or designee to sign and submit the application; and 2) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the reimbursement of funding for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Improvements Project from the State Water Resources Control Board. (Staff contact: Vicki Quiram and Shoshana Aguilar, Public Works) 3. U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE 95 DESIGNATION – Approve a letter of resolution in support of the designation of U.S. Bicycle Route 95 through the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works) 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CCL CONTRACTING, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY CM, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VALVE REPLACEMENT PHASE II – 1) Adoption of a CMWD resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to CCL Contracting, Inc. for construction of the Valve Replacement Phase II, CIP Project No. 5019-E, and Condition Assessment, CIP Project No. 5051, in an amount not to exceed $1,335,500; and 2) Adoption of a CMWD resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Valley CM, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the Valve Replacement Phase II, CIP Project No. 5019-E in an amount not to exceed $256,200. (Staff contact: Stephanie Harrison, Valerie Airey, and Vicki Quiram, Public Works) 5. BUILDING NAME CHANGE FROM SAFETY CENTER TO POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS – Adoption of a resolution approving the building name change from Safety Center to Police and Fire Headquarters. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police Department) 6. SIDE LETTER WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S CALCULATION OF OVERTIME AS REQUIRED BY THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT – Adoption of a resolution approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Carlsbad Firefighters’ Association, Inc. to modify Articles 4, 15, 16, 19 and 20 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Association relating to the calculation of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act and authorizing the city manager to address any related past underpayments. (Staff contact: Debbie Porter and Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources) 7. ACCEPTANCE OF A $6,800 DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY & ARTS FOUNDATION – Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation of $6,800 from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation to the City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Staff contact: Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts) 8. AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT – Adoption of a resolution amending and extending a professional services agreement with RJM Design Group for design services on Veterans Memorial Park, in an amount not to exceed $1,335,000 for a three-year term, and appropriating $1,335,000 in additional funds from the Community Facilities District No. 1 Fund. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ROMERIA POINTE APARTMENTS APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND STATE DENSITY BONUS ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT PROJECT - Adoption of a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a site development plan to construct a four-story, 23-unit residential apartment project which includes three inclusionary housing units, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Romeria Street and Gibraltar Street within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. (Project Name: Romeria Pointe Apartments; Project No.: SDP 2018-0004 (DEV2017-0151). (Staff contact: Teri Delcamp, Community Development) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate.
CARLSBADCONNECTS SERVICE REQUEST AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT APPLICATION – Receive an informational presentation on the city’s new service request and community engagement application. (Staff contact: Maria Callander and Doug Kappel, Administrative Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
NAMING OF THE PARK AT THE BUENA VISTA RESERVOIR SITE – 1) Adoption of a resolution naming the park to be constructed on the south side of Buena Vista Way, between Highland Drive and James Drive, the Buena Vista Reservoir Park; or 2) Direct staff to solicit written proposals for naming the park and return to the City Council for further consideration; or 3) Provide other direction as appropriate. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Park & Recreation) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution, or direct staff to solicit written proposals for further consideration, or provide other direction as appropriate.
IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE CITY’S TOURISM WORKFORCE AND CONSIDERATION OF A POTENTIAL WORKER RECALL ORDINANCE – Consider a request from City Council Member Bhat- Patel to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the city’s tourism workforce and a potential worker recall ordinance. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Provide direction as appropriate.
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 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 Vacant – At-Large Council Member 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 Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 4. 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. 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPT. 30, 2020 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as of Sept. 30, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) 2. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A LOAN AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE WASTEWATER SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION PROJECT – 1) Adoption of a resolution authorizing a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Improvements Project and designating the City Manager or designee to sign and submit the application; and 2) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the reimbursement of funding for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Improvements Project from the State Water Resources Control Board. (Staff contact: Vicki Quiram and Shoshana Aguilar, Public Works) 3. U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE 95 DESIGNATION – Approve a letter of resolution in support of the designation of U.S. Bicycle Route 95 through the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works) 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CCL CONTRACTING, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY CM, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VALVE REPLACEMENT PHASE II – 1) Adoption of a CMWD resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to CCL Contracting, Inc. for construction of the Valve Replacement Phase II, CIP Project No. 5019-E, and Condition Assessment, CIP Project No. 5051, in an amount not to exceed $1,335,500; and 2) Adoption of a CMWD resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Valley CM, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the Valve Replacement Phase II, CIP Project No. 5019-E in an amount not to exceed $256,200. (Staff contact: Stephanie Harrison, Valerie Airey, and Vicki Quiram, Public Works) 5. BUILDING NAME CHANGE FROM SAFETY CENTER TO POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS – Adoption of a resolution approving the building name change from Safety Center to Police and Fire Headquarters. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police Department) 6. SIDE LETTER WITH THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S CALCULATION OF OVERTIME AS REQUIRED BY THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT – Adoption of a resolution approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Carlsbad Firefighters’ Association, Inc. to modify Articles 4, 15, 16, 19 and 20 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Association relating to the calculation of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act and authorizing the city manager to address any related past underpayments. (Staff contact: Debbie Porter and Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources) 7. ACCEPTANCE OF A $6,800 DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY & ARTS FOUNDATION – Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation of $6,800 from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation to the City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Staff contact: Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts) 8. AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT – Adoption of a resolution amending and extending a professional services agreement with RJM Design Group for design services on Veterans Memorial Park, in an amount not to exceed $1,335,000 for a three-year term, and appropriating $1,335,000 in additional funds from the Community Facilities District No. 1 Fund. (Staff contact: Tim Selke, Parks & Recreation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: ROMERIA POINTE APARTMENTS APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND STATE DENSITY BONUS ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT PROJECT - Adoption of a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a site development plan to construct a four-story, 23-unit residential apartment project which includes three inclusionary housing units, on property generally located at the southwest corner of Romeria Street and Gibraltar Street within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. (Project Name: Romeria Pointe Apartments; Project No.: SDP 2018-0004 (DEV2017-0151). (Staff contact: Teri Delcamp, Community Development) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate.
CARLSBADCONNECTS SERVICE REQUEST AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT APPLICATION – Receive an informational presentation on the city’s new service request and community engagement application. (Staff contact: Maria Callander and Doug Kappel, Administrative Services Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
NAMING OF THE PARK AT THE BUENA VISTA RESERVOIR SITE – 1) Adoption of a resolution naming the park to be constructed on the south side of Buena Vista Way, between Highland Drive and James Drive, the Buena Vista Reservoir Park; or 2) Direct staff to solicit written proposals for naming the park and return to the City Council for further consideration; or 3) Provide other direction as appropriate. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Park & Recreation) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution, or direct staff to solicit written proposals for further consideration, or provide other direction as appropriate.
IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE CITY’S TOURISM WORKFORCE AND CONSIDERATION OF A POTENTIAL WORKER RECALL ORDINANCE – Consider a request from City Council Member Bhat- Patel to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the city’s tourism workforce and a potential worker recall ordinance. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department) City Manager’s Recommendation: Provide direction as appropriate.
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 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 Vacant – At-Large Council Member 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: