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Home My WebLink About2025-02-25; City Council; Minutes (3) 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: The City Council is serving as the City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 5, and Departmental and City Manager Report Item No. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Burkholder led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Special Meeting held Jan. 14, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Jan. 14, 2025 Minutes of the Special Meeting held Jan. 28, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Jan. 28, 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 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commissioner Fowler Mayor Blackburn presented the proclamation to Traffic Safety & Mobility Commissioner William Fowler who said a few words. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced that there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: Glen Bernard expressed his concerns regarding the Department of Education, natural disasters and the constitution. Mike Borello spoke regarding constitutional concerns. Diana Ricker expressed her concerns regarding cyberstalking, abuse and harassment. Vickey Syage requested that library hours be expanded to include Sundays. Dom Betro expressed his concerns with Palomar Airport and the hours that American Airlines flights operate out of that airport. Feb. 25, 2025, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 9C3428AD-8CB8-4856-A533-064AC2911307 Feb. 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. AGREEMENT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO FOR CONGREGATE AND HOME MEAL PREPARATION AND DELIVERY SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR CENTER NUTRITION PROGRAM – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-049 authorizing execution of an agreement with Meals on Wheels San Diego County to provide congregate and home meal preparation and delivery services for the Carlsbad Senior Center Nutrition Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the initial one-year term. (Staff contact: Eric Biggin, Community Services) 2. ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY UPDATE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-050 approving the city’s Investment Policy dated Feb. 25, 2025. (Staff contact: Christian Peacox, City Treasurer and Zach Korach, Administrative Services) 3. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF BRET STEWART – Adoption of a Resolution No. 2025-051 authorizing settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of Bret Stewart. (Staff contact: Kierstyn Yaross and Judy von Kalinowski, Administrative Services) 4. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF BRYAN HARGETT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-052 authorizing settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of Bryan Hargett. (Staff contact: Kierstyn Yaross and Judy von Kalinowski, Administrative Services) 5. UPDATE OF COUNCIL POLICY NO. 55, SUBCONTRACTOR SUBSTITUTION ON PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-053 accepting revisions to City Council Policy No. 55, Subcontractor Substitution on Public Works Contracts; and 2) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1762 accepting revisions to City Council Policy No. 55, Subcontractor Substitution on Public Works Contracts. (Staff contact: Mariel Cairns, Public Works) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. HOW COMMUNITY CONCERNS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AT WINDSOR POINTE APARTMENTS Receive a report on City Council-directed actions related to the Windsor Pointe Affordable Housing Project. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills, Community Services and Reid Shipley, Police) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report. Docusign Envelope ID: 9C3428AD-8CB8-4856-A533-064AC2911307 Feb. 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Housing and Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills and Assistant Police Chief Reid Shipley reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). G.R. Bernard expressed his concerns regarding government spending related to Windsor Pointe. Julie Ajdour expressed her concerns with criminal activity at Windsor Pointe. Denis Jensen expressed his concerns with the new management company’s lack of experience with properties like Windsor Pointe. Jean Walker expressed her concerns with the new property management agent, Solari Enterprises’ lack of experience with people suffering from mental illness. Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to bring back a report on Windsor Pointe Affordable Housing Project in six months. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 6:29 p.m. Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 6:39 p.m. 7. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW – 1) Receive a report on the economic and financial update for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 and provide direction as appropriate; and 2) Receive a report on the results of the fiscal year 2024-25 mid-year budget review; and 3) Adoption of a City Council Resolution No. 2025-054 authorizing the City Manager or designee to appropriate $1,214,000 from the General Fund, $1,260,294 from the Fleet Replacement Fund, $466,860 from the Housing Trust Fund, $150,000 from the Stormwater Enterprise Fund, $55,000 from the Public Facilities Fee Fund, and $24,038 from the Wastewater Operating Fund to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget for various operational needs; and 4) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1763 authorizing the Executive Manager or designee to appropriate $428,179 from the Potable Water Operating Fund, $504,165 from the Recycled Water Operating Fund and $504,165 from the Recycled Water Replacement Fund for various operational needs. (Staff contact: Zach Korach and Matt Sanford, Administrative Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the reports and adopt the resolutions. Finance Director Zach Korach and Economic Development Director Matt Sanford reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). Glen Bernard spoke regarding appropriation of funds. Docusign Envelope ID: 9C3428AD-8CB8-4856-A533-064AC2911307 Feb. 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Mike Borello expressed his concerns with rising water rates. Kris Wright thanked staff and inquired about taxes imposed on short-term rentals and the financing of the city’s water sources. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-054 and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1763. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 8. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – Receive an update on progress made toward the goals of the Carlsbad Strategic Plan 2023-2027, an update on city finances and an overview of strategic actions planned to occur through fiscal year 2025-26 and provide feedback to staff. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the update and provide feedback. City Manager Geoff Patnoe introduced the item. Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the Clerk). Mike Borello spoke regarding recycled water use throughout the City and the purple signs with deficient warnings related to its use. The City Council received the update. 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. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Carlsbad City Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. Docusign Envelope ID: 9C3428AD-8CB8-4856-A533-064AC2911307 Feb. 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:56 p.m. Ana Marie Alarcon, CMC Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 9C3428AD-8CB8-4856-A533-064AC2911307