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Home My WebLink About2025-03-25; 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 Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 and 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Shin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of Cesar Chavez Day Council Member Acosta read the proclamation and presented it to Director of Universidad Popular Arcela Nunez-Alvarez who said a few words. Proclamation in Recognition of Earth Month Council Member Shin read the proclamation and presented it to Founder of Positive Phee Sophie Hauge who said a few words. Recognition of Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. Donation Mayor Blackburn introduced Senior Program Manager Majka Penner and Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. Board Member Gary Nessim who presented the City Council with the donation. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced that there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ella Villalobos and members of the Lancer Dancers thanked the City Council for their Winning Teams Grant and presented them with a plaque representing their national title. Mike Borrello spoke regarding his water rates protest letter. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. March 25, 2025, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 08A75223-D08F-41B5-97C6-7B34DF358EF0 March 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 1. ACCEPTING A $10,000 DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH, INC. – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-068 accepting a $10,000 donation from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. to the City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department in support of the California History & Art Field Trip Program at the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. (Staff contact: Majka Penner, Community Services) 2. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND GRANTS – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-069 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents to apply for and receive funding through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery payment programs; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-070 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery grants for which the City of Carlsbad is eligible. (Staff contact: Avecita Jones, Public Works) 3. RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE TO CONSTRUCT THE EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING FROM ARENAL ROAD TO LA COSTA AVENUE PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6051 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-071 authorizing execution of a right of entry permit with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to construct the El Camino Real Widening from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue Project. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) 4. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO FORDYCE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE B- TAP RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 5024-6 – Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1765 approving the revised plans, specifications and contract documents, accepting bids, determining the bid submitted by RRR Pirooz Engineering to be non-responsive and awarding a construction contract to Fordyce Construction, Inc. for construction of the B-TAP Reservoir Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $209,345. (Staff contact: David Padilla and Markus Mohrle, Public Works) 5. CHANGE IN SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE SEWER LINE CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 5548 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-072 approving a change in the scope of work for the Sewer Line Capacity Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 5548. (Staff contact: David Padilla and Markus Mohrle, Public Works) 6. PROPOSALS FOR MAERKLE RESERVOIR SOLAR PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY – Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1766 authorizing issuing a request for proposals to conduct a feasibility study for the Maerkle Reservoir Solar Project. (Staff contact: Keri Martinez and David Padilla, Public Works) Mary Hassing spoke in support of the feasibility study. Michael McMahon spoke in support of the feasibility study. Docusign Envelope ID: 08A75223-D08F-41B5-97C6-7B34DF358EF0 March 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Vanessa Forsythe spoke in support of the feasibility study. 7. NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS OF THE CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULES – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-073 approving three new job classifications, PD/FD HQ Custodian I, PD/FD HQ Custodian II, and PD/FD HQ Custodian Aide, and revisions to the Carlsbad City Employees’ Association and Part- Time Salary Schedules. (Staff contact: Silvano Rodriguez and Darrin Schwabe, Administrative Services) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: 8. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-074 appointing one member to the Arts Commission; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-075 appointing one member to the Arts Commission. (Staff contact: Ana Alarcon, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Barbara Chung spoke regarding her reappointment to the Arts Commission. Diana Clark spoke to her qualifications for appointment to the Arts Commission. Lara Benusis spoke to her qualifications for appointment to the Arts Commission. Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2025-074 appointing Barbara Chung to the Arts Commission and Resolution No. 2025-075 appointing Diana Clark to the Arts Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 9. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-076 appointing Bryn Evans to the Beach Preservation Commission. (Staff contact: Ana Alarcon, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. N. Marie spoke regarding the appointment process for the Beach Preservation Commission. Craig Nowakowski spoke to his qualification for appointment to the Beach Preservation Commission. Bryn Evans spoke to his qualification for appointment to the Beach Preservation Commission. Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2025-076 appointing Bryn Evans to the Beach Preservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 10. ANNUAL REVIEW OF POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY – 1) Receive the Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Use Report; and Docusign Envelope ID: 08A75223-D08F-41B5-97C6-7B34DF358EF0 March 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 2) Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-489 renewing the Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy. (Staff contact: Jason Arnotti, Police) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and introduce the ordinance. Police Lieutenant Jason Arnotti reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-489. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 11. ORDINANCE NO. CS-488 – AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A CITYWIDE CODE OF CONDUCT CHAPTER – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-488 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 related to the Board of Library Trustees and the citywide code of conduct and adding Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 11.33 – Citywide Code of Conduct for Public Facilities, Services, Programs and Events. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-488. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-488. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 12. DRAFT FY 2025-30 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2025-26 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-077 approving the draft Fiscal Year 2025-30 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program. (Staff contact: Nicole Piano-Jones, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution. Senior Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-077. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Docusign Envelope ID: 08A75223-D08F-41B5-97C6-7B34DF358EF0 March 25, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-078 authorizing six additional full-time employees and $690,400 of additional appropriations to the Police Department from the General Fund’s fiscal year 2024- 25 operating budget. (Staff contact: Christie Calderwood and Reid Shipley, Police) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Police Chief Christie Calderwood and Assistant Police Chief Reid Shipley reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). N. Marie spoke to possible edits to the report. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-078. 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. Minute motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, directing the City Manager to place on a future Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission agenda an item seeking public input on a prohibition of e-bike riding to anyone under the age of 12 as authorized by AB 2234 and share the feedback they receive along with any recommendations to a future City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 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: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City Attorney McMahon thanked the City Council for their action on the Code of Conduct ordinance. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:36 p.m. Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC Senior Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 08A75223-D08F-41B5-97C6-7B34DF358EF0