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Home My WebLink About2025-05-13; 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: Council Member Shin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel and Council Member Shin presented the proclamation to Cultural Arts Manager Craddock Stropes 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: Sydney Schwartz spoke regarding e-bike safety and requested a ban on electric bikes for children under the age of 12. Glenn Bernard spoke regarding Asian American Month. Madeline Liew requested that the City Council start a public awareness and support campaign for eczema and other chronic skin conditions. Maya Schneider expressed her support for a safe space for teenagers. Joshua Long expressed his concerns regarding the intersection at La Costa Avenue and Camino de los Coches. 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. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2025 – Accepted and filed Report on City Investments as of March 31, 2025. (Staff contact: Christian Peacox, City Treasurer and Zach Korach, Administrative Services) May 13, 2025, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 6C834CE0-C5BB-4DF2-8DBE-90ACAB67C437 May 13, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 Glenn Bernard spoke regarding the city’s investments. 2. NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION OF DIGITAL FORENSICS SPECIALIST AND REVISION OF THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-103 approving a new job classification of Digital Forensics Specialist and revisions to the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association Salary Schedule. (Staff contact: Jessica Dorsey and Darrin Schwabe, Administrative Services) 3. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE CAL-ID IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-104 authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve an agreement with the County of San Diego regarding reimbursement for California Identification System-related costs as approved by the Remote Access Network Board. (Staff contact: Christie Calderwood, Police) 4. RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE UPPER PICNIC FACILITIES AT TAMARACK STATE BEACH AND COASTAL BLUFF AT TAMARACK/FRAZEE STATE BEACH, AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR PLAN REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS OF TWO CITY PROJECTS, CIP PROJECT NOS. 3896 AND 6058 Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-105 authorizing the execution of a right of entry permit with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to maintain the upper picnic facilities at Tamarack State Beach and the coastal bluff at Tamarack/Frazee State Beach, and to reimburse the state for plan reviews and inspections of two Capital Improvement Program projects that impact state property: the Beach Access Repairs and Upgrades from Pine to Tamarack Avenues Project (CIP Project No. 3896) and the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Intersection Improvements Project (CIP Project No. 6058). (Staff contact: Todd Reese, Community Services) 5. CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY CONDITION IN THE KELLY DRIVE CHANNEL AND CONTINUATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR PERFORMANCE OF REPAIR WORK WITHOUT FORMAL BIDDING, CIP PROJECT NO. 6606 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-106 continuing the declaration of the existence of an emergency condition in the Kelly Drive Channel and continuing to authorize the City Manager to have the repair work performed without formal bidding. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 6. ORDINANCE NO. CS-490 – ESTABLISHMENT OF INVESTMENT REVIEW BOARD – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-490 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.15, Section 2.15.050(b), and adding Chapter 2.43, to establish the Investment Review Board. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager) Docusign Envelope ID: 6C834CE0-C5BB-4DF2-8DBE-90ACAB67C437 May 13, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-490. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-490. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 7. ORDINANCE NO. CS-491 – CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.10, SECTION 13.10.080 SEWER BENEFIT AREA FEES A THROUGH M – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-491 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 13.10, Section 13.10.080 – Sewer Benefit Area Fees A through M. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-491. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-491. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE VILLAGE & BARRIO OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Introduced Ordinance No. CS-492 acknowledging receipt of and approving the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications to the Local Coastal Program (Village & Barrio Master Plan) for AMEND 2021-0008/LCPA 2023-0016. (Staff contact: Shelley Glennon, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance. Associate Planner Shelley Glennon and City Planner Eric Lardy reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:32 p.m. Lori Robins requested that the City Council not approve the California Coastal Commission’s comments. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:35 p.m. Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-492. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Docusign Envelope ID: 6C834CE0-C5BB-4DF2-8DBE-90ACAB67C437 May 13, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 9. CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Introduced Ordinance No. CS-493 acknowledging receipt of and approving the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications to the Local Coastal Program (Zoning Ordinance) for ZCA 2020-0003/LCPA 2020-0007. (Staff contact: Shelley Glennon, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance. Associate Planner Shelley Glennon and City Planner Eric Lardy reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:45 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:45 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-493. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 10. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW – Receive a report on the economic and financial update for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 and provide direction as appropriate. (Staff contact: Zach Korach and Matt Sanford, Administrative Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate. Economic Development Director Matt Sanford and Finance Director Zach Korach reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The City Council received the report. 11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST: DISCUSSION AND RECONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 99 – CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATORY LETTERS – Consider a request from Mayor Blackburn to discuss and reconsider the use of City Council Policy No. 99 – City Council Proclamations, Certificates of Recognition and Congratulatory Letters. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Consider the request. Docusign Envelope ID: 6C834CE0-C5BB-4DF2-8DBE-90ACAB67C437 May 13, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, to discontinue presenting proclamations in the City Council meeting, except for the proclamations in recognition of Pride Month and Arbor Day, adding that Council Members can liberally present proclamations in the community at their choice. Motion failed, 2/3 (Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Shin – No). Minute motion by Council Member Shin, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Bhat-Patel, directing the City Manager to return with recommendations to the Non-Profit Organization section of City Council Policy No. 99 to more clearly define what non-profit organizations can receive proclamations. Motion carried, 4/1 (Blackburn – No). 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. PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments Luka Tuvo spoke regarding continuing the implementation of more sustainability initiatives. 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. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. San Diego North EDC Economic Summit Cal State University San Marcos 595 Campus View Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:42 p.m. Faviola Medina, MMC Director of Constituent & Clerk Services Docusign Envelope ID: 6C834CE0-C5BB-4DF2-8DBE-90ACAB67C437