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Minutes
Dec. 10, 2024, 5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Blackburn announced that the City
Council is serving as the City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on
Consent Calendar Item No. 2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Nov. 12, 2024
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Nov. 19, 2024
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Nov. 19, 2024
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Dec. 3, 2024
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Dec. 3, 2024
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATION:
Certificate of Appreciation presented by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner to Council Member
Luna
Each Council Member said a few words in appreciation of Council Member Luna's service, and
Council Member Luna accepted the certificate and said a few words.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding government overreach.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF OCT. 31, 2024 -Accept and file Report on City
Investments as of Oct. 31, 2024. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services)
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2. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORT ON CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS AND SPECIAL
TAXES -1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-273 accepting the Annual Financial Information
Report on Capital Project Funds and Special Taxes;
2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1753
accepting the Annual Financial Information Report on Capital Project Funds. (Staff contact:
Kim Riboni, Administrative Services)
3. CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-274
approving the City Manager Employment Agreement with Geoff Patnoe and a corresponding
amendment to the Appointed Officials Salary Range Schedule. (Staff contact: Judy Von
Kalinowski, Administrative Services)
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding the City Manager agreement.
Mayor Blackburn announced that Item No. 3 was to approve an employment agreement with
Geoff Patnoe to serve as City Manager effective Dec. 19, 2024. Mayor Blackburn added that
if the agreement is approved by the City Council, Mr. Patnoe's total compensation including
salary, auto allowance and deferred compensation will be $335,635 per year. Mayor
Blackburn also added that Mr. Patnoe will also receive city paid life insurance and the same
health, pension and any benefits provided to unrepresented employees.
4. RENEWAL OF PALO ALTO/WILDFIRE FIREWALL MAINTENANCE AND LICENSING WITH CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC -Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-275 authorizing the City Manager to
execute documents necessary to procure Palo Alto/Wildfire Firewall maintenance and
licensing services through Dec. 30, 2025, from CDW Government, LLC for an amount not to
exceed $188,740. (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Administrative Services)
5. DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE NOV. 5, 2024, MUNICIPAL ELECTION -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2024-276 reciting the facts of the municipal election held on Nov. 5, 2024, and
declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law. (Staff contact: Faviola
Medina, City Clerk)
6. AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT SERVICES -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2024-277 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement
with Dudek to provide weed and rubbish abatement services. (Staff contact: Darcy Davidson,
Fire)
7. MASTER AGREEMENT WITH WOOD RODGERS, INC FOR GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING
SERVICES Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-278 approving a master agreement with Wood
Rodgers, Inc. for general civil engineering services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
(Staff contact: Mariel Cairns, Public Works)
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OATHS OF OFFICE:
Mayor Blackburn invited City Clerk Sherry Freisinger to give the Oath of Office to City Treasurer-
Elect Christian Peacox. City Treasurer Peacox said a few words.
Assemblymember Boerner gave the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect Kevin Shin . Council
Member Shin said a few words.
Assemblymember Boerner gave the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect Teresa Acosta.
Council Member Acosta said a few words.
Mayor Blackburn called a recess at 5:41 p.m.
Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
Council Member Shin took his seat on the dais.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
8. ORDINANCE NO. CS-480 ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT ADAMS STREET AND HOOVER STREET
Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-480 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to amend Section 10.28.200 to establish all-way stop control at Adams Street
and Hoover Street. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-480.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-480. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Blackburn and the City Council Members reported
on activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Assistant City Manager Geoff Patnoe congratulated Council
Member Acosta, Council Member Shin, and City Treasurer Peacox, and thanked the City Council
for the honor and opportunity of becoming the next City Manager.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City Attorney Cindie McMahon congratulated Council Member
Acosta, Council Member Shin and City Treasurer Peacox
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
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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.
Sunday, Dec. 15,2024
6 p.m.
Carlsbad Firefighters Association Christmas Party
3238 Grey Hawk Ct.
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, Dec. 17,2024
7 a.m.
City of Carlsbad Holiday Breakfast & Service Award Recognition Ceremony
Omni La Costa
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd.
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:48 p.m.
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Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk