HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-04; City Council; Minutes (2) Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Blackburn announced that the City
Council is serving as the City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors
on Consent Calendar Item No. 4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Feb. 4, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Feb. 4, 2025
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of National Women’s History Month
Council Member Burkholder read the proclamation and presented it to Carlsbad Republican
Women President Jennifer Belnap.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon
announced that at a closed session, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City
Attorney to initiate litigation in one case. City Attorney McMahon added that after the litigation
has formally commenced, the case, the defendants, and the other particulars will be disclosed
upon inquiry unless disclosure would jeopardize the city’s ability to serve the litigation or
conclude existing settlement negotiations to the city’s advantage.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Vanessa Forsythe expressed her interest in the Sustainability & Environmental Commission.
Diana Ricker expressed her concerns with cyber stalking and hacking.
Denis Jensen spoke regarding community concerns relating to Windsor Pointe.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 6. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
March 4, 2025, 5 p.m.
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1. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF DENNIS STRAWHUN – Adoption of
Resolution No. 2025-055 authorizing settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of
Dennis Strawhun. (Staff contact: Kierstyn Yaross and Judy von Kalinowski, Administrative
Services)
Mayor Blackburn pulled this item for discussion.
2. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH REDDY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2023 SLURRY
SEAL PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6001-23SS – Adoption of a resolution authorizing
Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Reddy Engineering Services, Inc. to provide
construction management, inspection and materials testing services for the 2023 Slurry Seal
Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6001-23SS, in an amount not to exceed
$211,990. (Staff contact: Steven Didier and Emily Hasegawa, Public Works)
3. SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH SATURN ELECTRIC, INC. FOR CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-057 approving a services
agreement with Saturn Electric, Inc. for citywide electrical maintenance services – facilities,
for an amount not to exceed $376,100 per agreement year; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-058 approving a services agreement with Saturn Electric,
Inc. for citywide electrical maintenance services – parks, for an amount not to exceed
$190,760 per agreement year. (Staff contact: Brian Bacardi, Public Works)
Mayor Blackburn and Council Member Burkholder pulled this item for discussion.
4. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PHASE 1 OF THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT,
CIP PROJECT NO. 4015 – 1) Adoption of a resolution approving the plans, specifications and
contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Phase 1 of the
Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project; and
2) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution approving
the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the Secretary to the Board
of Directors to advertise for bids for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project.
(Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Sean Diaz, Public Works)
5. REVISE COUNCIL POLICY NO. 80 – ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES – Adoption of Resolution No.
2025-060 approving revisions to City Council Policy No. 80 – Electronic signatures. (Staff
contact: Gina Herrera, City Attorney)
6. AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION CONCRETE, INC. DBA PRECISION
CONCRETE CUTTING FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR SERVICES – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-061
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement for sidewalk repair
services to Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting in an
amount not to exceed $200,000. (Staff contact: Eddie Wills, Public Works)
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
Mayor Blackburn pulled this item for discussion.
2. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH REDDY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2023 SLURRY
SEAL PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6001-23SS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-056
authorizing Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Reddy Engineering Services, Inc. to
provide construction management, inspection and materials testing services for the 2023
Slurry Seal Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6001-23SS, in an amount not
to exceed $211,990. (Staff contact: Steven Didier and Emily Hasegawa, Public Works)
In response to Mayor Blackburn’s inquiry as to whether or not the restriping could be
changed, Transportation Director Tom Frank explained that the City Council could make a
motion to request staff bring the item back with options for the lane reductions at El Fuerte.
Minute Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, directing the
City Manager to return with options related to the lane reductions at El Fuerte and provide
direction as necessary. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Mayor Blackburn and Council Member Burkholder pulled this item for discussion.
4. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PHASE 1 OF THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT,
CIP PROJECT NO. 4015 – 1) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-059 approving the
plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for
bids for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project; and
2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1764
approving the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the Secretary to
the Board of Directors to advertise for bids for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles
Project. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Sean Diaz, Public Works)
In response to Council Member Burkholder’s inquiries, Transportation Director Frank
explained that 46 parking spaces would be lost with all five traffic circles, and that there is no
state standard requiring a developer to provide off-site parking spaces.
John Matze spoke regarding his property on the corner of Pine and Madison and the driveway
approach which he changed to a full driveway, and the project would remove.
Minute Motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, directing the
City Manager to look into additional parking opportunities along Madison and east from
Madison on Chestnut. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 2 and 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None.
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
7. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS QUALITY
OF LIFE CONCERNS RELATED TO PEOPLE LIVING IN VEHICLES – Introduction of Ordinance No.
CS-487 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 8.36, Section 8.36.020 to address quality
of life concerns related to people living in vehicles. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills, Community
Services, Christie Calderwood, Police and Jennifer True, City Attorney)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance.
Housing & Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills, Police Chief Christie Calderwood, and
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer True reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
Vanessa Forsythe requested the city provide a place where people can park overnight.
Lori Robin spoke in favor of staff’s recommendation.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, to
introduce Ordinance No. CS-487. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Blackburn reconvened the duly noticed meeting at 6:29 p.m.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
8. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE – Receive a report on the Police Department’s anticipated
demands for service, challenges and potential staffing needs over the next five years. (Staff
contact: Christie Calderwood and Reid Shipley, Police)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report.
Police Chief Christie Calderwood and Assistant Police Chief Reid Shipley presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing the
City Manager to return to the City Council as soon as possible with action to support six
positions and associated costs for FY25-26. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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9. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST: DISCUSSION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER CITY
COUNCIL POLICY NO. 100 – Consider a request from Mayor Blackburn to discuss and expand
upon the reporting requirements contained in City Council Policy No. 100 – City Council
conference, training and professional development travel policy. (Staff contact: Faviola
Medina, City Manager)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Consider the request.
Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing the
City Manager to return to the City Council with an item to modify Council Policy No. 100 with
additional language for reporting out requirements to include a synopsis of topics, how the
votes were made, and agencies. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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.
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.
Friday, March 14, 2025 – 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Geoff Patnoe thanked the City Council for their
patience and guidance provided.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk
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