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Home My WebLink About2025-06-10; 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: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 18, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 15, 2025 Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 22, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22, 2025 Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 13, 2025 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, approved the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of LGBTQIA+ Month Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel presented the proclamation to Sarah Hunter who said a few words. Proclamation in Recognition of National Flag Day Council Member Shin presented the proclamation to Mark Zecca 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: Mike Borrello spoke about climate change policies and their impact on the community. Diana Ricker expressed her concerns as a victim of assault and harassment. Michael Conway spoke regarding the threat of homegrown terrorism. Randy Loftis expressed his concerns regarding an ongoing issue with his property line. John Levy expressed safety concerns regarding the Coastal Commission’s plan to grant public access to the beach near his property. June 10, 2025, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 2555DDCC-832E-4614-91B8-9AEA26409E57 June 10, 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 10. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. PURCHASE OF EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025- 116 approving the purchase of a maximum of $43 million of excess liability insurance coverage through California Insurance Pool Authority for fiscal year 2025-2026 for an amount not to exceed $1,461,174. (Staff contact: Sarah Reiswig, Administrative Services) 2. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-117 approving the purchase of $100 million of property insurance coverage through AON for fiscal year 2025-2026 for an amount not to exceed $719,305. (Staff contact: Sarah Reiswig, Administrative Services) 3. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1, A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-118 initiating the proceedings, approving the preliminary engineer’s report for fiscal year 2025-26 and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2025, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, a special assessment district. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder, Administrative Services) 4. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2, A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-119 initiating the proceedings, approving the preliminary engineer’s report for fiscal year 2025-26 and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2025, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, a special assessment district. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder, Administrative Services) 5. ANNUAL LEVY OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT BENEFIT AREA NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025- 120 authorizing the annual levy of benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1 for fiscal year 2025-26. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder, Administrative Services) 6. AGREEMENT WITH SIRSIDYNIX FOR THE SIRSIDYNIX SYMPHONY INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-121 authorizing the City Manager to execute documents necessary to approve the Sirsi Corporation Master Service Agreement for the SirsiDynix Symphony integrated library system through May 31, 2028, for an amount not to exceed $340,570.80 over a three-year period. (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Administrative Services) 7. MILLS ACT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-122 directing staff to implement specific changes to the Mills Act program. (Staff contact: Mike Strong, Community Services) Docusign Envelope ID: 2555DDCC-832E-4614-91B8-9AEA26409E57 June 10, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 8. CORPORATE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH USAOPOLY, LLC FOR THE 2025 TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARKS SEASON – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-123 approving a $10,000 Corporate Marketing Partnership Agreement with USAOPOLY, LLC for the 2025 TGIF concerts in the parks season. (Staff contact: Craddock Stropes, Community Services) 9. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE POLICE & FIRE HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL PLANT REPAIR PROJECT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-124 adopting the plans, specifications and contract documents, authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids and appropriating funds for the Police & Fire Headquarters Central Plant Repair Project. (Staff contact: Brian Bacardi, Public Works) 10. CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY CONDITION IN THE KELLY DRIVE CHANNEL, CIP PROJECT NO. 6606 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-125 continuing the declaration of the existence of an emergency condition in the Kelly Drive Channel and authorizing the City Manager to expend up to $532,660 for the emergency repair work. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 11. MAP OF FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES – Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-495 amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Chapter 17.05 Fire Hazard Severity Zones, designating fire hazard severity zones by map to comply with the requirements of California Government Code Section 51179. (Staff contact: Darcy Davidson, Fire) City Manager’s Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance. Fire Chief Michael Calderwood and Fire Division Chief Darcy Davidson presented the report and 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-495. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 12. ORDINANCE NO. CS-494 – REPEALING CHAPTER 3.37 CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-494 repealing Chapter 3.37 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and disestablishing the former Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-494. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-494. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Docusign Envelope ID: 2555DDCC-832E-4614-91B8-9AEA26409E57 June 10, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. ANNUAL WORK PLANS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-126 accepting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-127 accepting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan. (Staff contact: Eric Lardy and Mike Strong, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Strong presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Strong introduced Chair Roy Meenes who presented the Planning Commission Work Plan, and Chair Chad Majer who presented the Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-126 and Resolution No. 2025-127. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. CONTINUATION OF NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Mitch Silverstein spoke regarding an ongoing coastal access violation located at 2401 Mountain View Dr. Vanessa Forsythe spoke about the public’s right to beach access. 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. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. Docusign Envelope ID: 2555DDCC-832E-4614-91B8-9AEA26409E57 June 10, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:37 p.m. Adriana Trujillo, CMC Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 2555DDCC-832E-4614-91B8-9AEA26409E57