HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-17; City Council; Minutes 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: City Attorney Cindie McMahon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 29, 2025
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 10, 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 Juneteenth Day
Alycia Rankin expressed support for recognizing Juneteenth Day.
Council Member Acosta presented the proclamation to Debbie Matthews who said a few words.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding various flags and upcoming holidays.
Don Christiansen spoke in support of decentralized renewable energy and investing in solar
projects.
City Treasurer Christian Peacox announced that the City of Carlsbad is accepting applications for
four open positions on the Investment Review Board.
Rosanne Bentley thanked the Carlsbad Police Department for their efforts at a peaceful
demonstration and expressed concerns regarding a water shutoff in her neighborhood.
Lynda Daniels expressed concerns with idling cars during school drop-off and pick-up times.
June 17, 2025, 5 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 11. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2025 – Accept and file Report on City
Investments as of April 30, 2025. (Staff contact: Christian Peacox, City Treasurer and Zach
Korach, Administrative Services)
2. CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 – Accept and file the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Annual Report
for fiscal year 2025-26. (Staff contact: Matt Sanford, Administrative Services)
3. AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO TO PROVIDE HOUSING-
FOCUSED SHELTER SERVICES AT THE LA POSADA DE GUADALUPE HOMELESS SHELTER
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-128 approving a professional services agreement with
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego to provide housing-focused shelter services at the La
Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in the
City of Carlsbad in an amount not to exceed $200,000. (Staff contact: Chris Shilling,
Community Services)
4. CORPORATE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL
SERVICES ADVISORS, INC FOR THE 2025 TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARKS SEASON – Adoption of
Resolution No. 2025-129 approving a $10,000 Corporate Marketing Partnership Agreement
with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. for the 2025 TGIF Concerts in the Parks
season. (Staff contact: Craddock Stropes, Community Services)
5. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR USE OF THE COUNTY’S
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS CENTER – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-130
authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve a license agreement with the County of
San Diego for use of the county’s Emergency Vehicle Operations Center. (Staff contact:
Christie Calderwood, Police)
6. COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTIONS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-
131 accepting a compliance report on the status of all state-mandated annual fire inspections
in the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Darcy Davidson, Fire)
7. AGREEMENT WITH SCA OF CA, LLC FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES – Adoption of
Resolution No. 2025-132 authorizing execution of an agreement with SCA of CA, LLC to
provide citywide street sweeping services in an amount not to exceed $1,221,676 for the first
agreement year. (Staff contact: Michael O’Brien, Public Works)
Scott Guendert expressed concerns regarding the start date of the agreement.
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8. AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM SERVICES – Adoption of Resolution
No. 2025-133 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Regional Solid
Waste Association for residential household hazardous waste collection program services for
a five-year term. (Staff contact: Avecita Jones, Public Works)
9. AGREEMENT WITH MIKHAIL OGAWA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE CARLSBAD WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT AREA PROGRAM – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-134 authorizing a
professional services agreement with Mikhail Ogawa Engineering, Inc. to provide services to
prepare an annual Water Quality Improvement Plan report for the Carlsbad Watershed
Management Area program in an amount not to exceed $218,910. (Staff contact: James
Wood, Public Works)
10. 2025 ANNUAL WATER SHORTAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT – Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal
Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1771 approving the 2025 Annual Water
Shortage Assessment Report and authorizing the submittal of the assessment tabular report
to the California Department of Water Resources and granting authority to the Executive
Manager to incorporate any requested revisions made by the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District Board of Directors into the report before its submission. (Staff contact: Keri Martinez,
Public Works)
11. CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY CONDITION IN THE KELLY
DRIVE CHANNEL, CIP PROJECT NO. 6606 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-135 continuing
the declaration of the existence of an emergency condition in the Kelly Drive Channel. (Staff
contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
12. AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15 AND REPLACING CHAPTER 2.34 ESTABLISHING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION – Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-496
amending Chapter 2.15 – Boards and Commissions and repealing and replacing Chapter 2.34
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, establishing the Environmental Sustainability Commission.
(Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
Environmental Sustainability Director James Wood gave a brief overview.
Vanessa Forsythe spoke in support of establishing the Environmental Sustainability
Commission.
Kathleen Steindlberger spoke in support of establishing the Environmental Sustainability
Commission and increasing the frequency of meetings.
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Paige Decino spoke in support of establishing the Environmental Sustainability Commission.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-496. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
13. ORDINANCE NO. CS-495 – FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES – Adoption 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: Morgen Fry, City Clerk)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-495.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-495. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
This item was heard before Item No. 14.
15. OPTIONS FOR THE KELLY DRIVE AND PARK DRIVE COMPLETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT – 1) Adoption of a resolution confirming the project scope for the Kelly Drive and
Park Drive Complete Street Improvements Project that includes roundabouts and directing
the City Manager to proceed with final design, environmental studies and permitting; or
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-144 directing the City Manager to provide alternate
options for the Kelly Drive and Park Drive Complete Street Improvements Project that do not
include roundabouts for City Council consideration at a future meeting and amending the
proposed Capital Improvement Program five-year plan to move the forecasted construction
budget request to fiscal year 2026-27 for Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6075;
and
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-145 removing interim traffic circles comprised of yellow
ceramic domes from the intersections of Kelly Drive/Park Drive and Kelly Drive/Hillside Drive,
slurry sealing, restriping to the city’s current standard operating procedure, and adding all
way stops on Kelly Drive at the intersections with Park Drive and Hillside Drive by adopting
the plans and specifications for a change order to the 2023 Slurry Seal Project and transferring
$195,000 from Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6075 to the Pavement
Management Program, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6001. (Staff contact: Tom
Frank, Public Works)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Consider options and adopt corresponding
resolution.
Transportation Director Tom Frank presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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Rosanne Bentley expressed concerns with the city’s public outreach efforts to residents of Kelly
Drive and Hillside Drive as well as concerns regarding speed bumps and humps.
Kevin Fisher spoke in support of an all-way stop on Kelly Drive at the intersection of Park Drive
and Hillside Drive.
Heather Macfreier spoke in support of adding trees to roundabouts to discourage speeding
and requested that the city work with Kelly Elementary School to improve traffic flow during
school pick-up and drop-off times.
Greg Rodesh expressed concerns regarding speeding on Park Drive, a lack of parking, and
inconsistencies of bike lines.
Claire Lebuff expressed concerns with the roundabout on Hillside Drive and Kelly Drive, spoke
in support of the roundabout on Park Drive, and requested additional traffic calming measures
to reduce speeding.
Steve Linke reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and
spoke in support of Option 2 and Option 3.
Kari Shelton provided a handout (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) proposing connecting
trails on Park Drive to provide safe pedestrian access to the beach.
Kris Wright, representing a group (Tracy Trousset, Rich Cravens, and Carolyn King), reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and spoke in support of
Option 2 and Option 3.
Sheila O’Neill spoke in support of removing the roundabouts and placing all-way stops at the
intersections of Kelly Drive and Park Drive and at Kelly Drive and Hillside Drive.
Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Council Member Shin, to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-144 (Option 2) and Resolution No. 2025-145 (Option 3). Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 6:25 p.m.
Mayor Blackburn reconvened the duly noticed meeting at 6:36 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This item was heard after Item No. 15.
14. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET, STRATEGIC DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND REVISION OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
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SERVICES – 1) Hold a public hearing; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-136 adopting the final Operating Budget, Strategic Digital
Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-
26 for the City of Carlsbad and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget
funds; and
3) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1772
adopting the water district’s final Operating Budget, Strategic Digital Transformation
Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and
establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and
4) Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 575 adopting the final
Operating Budget of the Carlsbad Housing Authority for FY 2025-26 and establishing controls
on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and
5) Adoption of Public Financing Authority Board of Directors Resolution No. 101 adopting the
final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of The Crossings at Carlsbad
Municipal Golf Course for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and establishing controls on changes in
appropriations for budget funds; and
6) Adoption of City Council of the City of Carlsbad, acting as the Successor Agency for the
Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2025-137 adopting the final Operating
Budget of the Successor Agency and the enforceable debt obligations of the City of Carlsbad’s
Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and establishing controls
on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and
7) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-138 establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriation
limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution and state law; and
8) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-139 adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and
9) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1773
adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and
10) Adoption of Community Development Commission Resolution No. 576 adopting changes
to the Master Fee Schedule; and
11) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-140 reducing the city’s Asset Replacement Reserve by
$7 million and increasing the unassigned fund balance in the General Fund by the same
amount as of July 1, 2025; and
12) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-141 approving the City of Carlsbad’s share of the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority; and
13) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-142 determining that the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital
Improvement Program is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Climate Action Plan
measures and actions; and
14) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-143 adopting a list of projects and authorizing the
allocation of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the pavement
management and concrete replacement programs for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Staff contact:
Laura Rocha and Zach Korach, Administrative Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt
the resolutions.
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Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Laura Rocha and Finance Director Zach Korach
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
City Treasurer Christian Peacox spoke in support of the option to make pre-payments on the
pension obligation.
Lynda Daniels expressed concerns regarding artificial turf on green fields at city parks.
Michael McMahon expressed concerns regarding artificial turf on playing fields.
Vanessa Forsythe expressed concerns with synthetic turf and requested a comparative
analysis of the cost of returning turf fields to green grass.
Patti Langen spoke in support of establishing the Environmental Sustainability Commission
and requested two additional park rangers to protect open space.
Sierra Club of San Diego Representative Michael King expressed concerns with synthetic turf
and requested a comparative analysis of the cost of returning synthetic turf fields to green
grass.
Deann Weimer spoke in support of adding two additional park rangers, expressed concerns
with artificial turf on playing fields, and spoke in support of allocating funds for the Agua
Hedionda South Shore trails.
Diane Nygaard spoke in support of adding two additional park rangers and spoke in support
of allocating funds for the Agua Hedionda South Shore trails.
Paige Decino spoke in support of adding two additional park rangers to protect open space
and park visitors.
Stay Healthy Playing Fields Representative Diane Woelke expressed concerns with artificial
turf on playing fields.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing
at 8:01 p.m.
Minute Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Mayor Blackburn, to add one
park ranger. Motion failed, 2/3 (Shin, Acosta, Bhat-Patel – No).
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Minute Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, to
make the pension pre-payment. Motion carried, 4/1 (Blackburn – No).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Option
2 for the Kelly Drive and Park Drive Complete Street Improvement Projects, and to adopt the
following:
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-136; and
• Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1772; and
• Community Development Commission Resolution No. 575; and
• Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 101; and
• City Council, acting as the Successor Agency for the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 2025-137; and
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-138; and
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-139; and
• Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1773; and
• Community Development Commission Resolution No. 576; and
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-140; and
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-141; and
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-142; and
• City Council Resolution No. 2025-143.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 8:08 p.m.
Mayor Blackburn reconvened the duly noticed meeting at 8:20 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
This item was heard after Item No. 14.
16. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST: CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD VOICES BALLOT INITIATIVE – Consider a request from Council Member
Burkholder to review and discuss whether to support the resolution for the Our
Neighborhood Voices Ballot Initiative that was initially presented to the Legislative
Subcommittee on May 13, 2025. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Consider the request.
Council Member Burkholder gave a brief overview of the item.
Martin Danner expressed concerns with State mandates related to development and
implementation of local housing solutions.
Nils Hehrenheim, representing a group (Gina Walters-Danner, Abbey Tugaw, Barbara
Campbell) reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and
spoke in support of the Our Neighborhood Voices Ballot Initiative.
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Steve Linke reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and
spoke in support of the Our Neighborhood Voices Ballot Initiative.
Kris Wright spoke in support of the Our Neighborhood Voices Ballot Initiative.
Susan Turney spoke in support of the Our Neighborhood Voices Ballot Initiative.
Jim O’Hara, representing a group (Diane Bedrosian, Jan Neff-Sinclair, Diana Weimer) reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and spoke in support of the
Our Neighborhood Voices Ballot Initiative.
Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Mayor Blackburn, directing the City
Manager to bring back a resolution to indicate the Council’s support of the goals and policies
in the initiative with clear language of exactly what aligns with the City’s strategic plan and
legislative platform. Motion failed, 2/3 (Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Shin – 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.
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.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Liana Somepalli, CPMC
Administrative Assistant
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