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Home My WebLink About2025-06-24; City Council; Minutes; Joint Session 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 Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 6 and 8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of a donation from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson introduced Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation President Gita Nassiri who presented the City Council with the donation and 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: Gary Greening spoke regarding the creation of a subcommittee which was formed to improve the enforcement of noise abatement rules at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Mike Borello reflected on climate change, questioning whether it represents an actual emergency. Jean Walker expressed her disagreement with Council Member Acosta’s suggestion that the issue of the Our Neighborhood Voices initiative would best be addressed through the League of California Cities. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7, and 9. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. DONATION FROM THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY & ARTS FOUNDATION – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-146 accepting a donation of $235,116 from the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation to the City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Staff contact: Suzanne Smithson, Community Services) June 24, 2025, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 3992FE2B-41C7-47F1-9871-6DB739CB06D7 June 24, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 2. QUITCLAIMING A WATER EASEMENT AND TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF THE FACILITIES AT THE HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS, PD 2020-0049, VAC 2021-0001 – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-147 of the City Council quitclaiming a water easement over a portion of Lot “J” of Rancho Agua Hedionda, Map No. 823 located at 3010 Tamarack Avenue, VAC 2021- 0001 to the Carlsbad Unified School District; and 2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1774 approving the transfer of ownership of the facilities within the quitclaimed easement located at 3010 Tamarack Avenue to the Carlsbad Unified School District. (Staff contact: Jason Geldert, Community Services) 3. AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND A RELATED AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-148 authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement and related program documents with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program for a renewable grant award amount of $1,124,280; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-149 approving an amendment and extension to a professional services agreement with Community Resource Center to provide rapid re- housing assistance and case management services to assist individuals and households experiencing homelessness in the City of Carlsbad in an amount not to exceed $1,256,515. (Staff contact: Chris Shilling, Community Services) 4. DECLARATION OF THE CITY-OWNED PARKING LOT PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE SHOPPES AT CARLSBAD AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-150 declaring the city-owned parking lot properties located at The Shoppes at Carlsbad as exempt surplus land under California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(J). (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Community Services) 5. DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE HARDLINE HABITAT PRESERVE AREAS WITHIN THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-151 authorizing execution of a declaration of restrictive covenants for the hardline habitat preserve areas within the Veterans Memorial Park project. (Staff contact: Nick Stupin, Community Services) 6. MASTER AGREEMENTS WITH CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-152 of the City Council approving 51 master agreements with consulting firms to provide professional services for an amount not to exceed $27,900,000; and 2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1775 approving 25 master agreements with consulting firms to provide professional services for an amount not to exceed $15,100,000. (Staff contact: Megan Powers and Emily Hasagawa, Public Works) Docusign Envelope ID: 3992FE2B-41C7-47F1-9871-6DB739CB06D7 June 24, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Mike Borello expressed his concerns with the proposed agreements with Ascent Environmental and USD for climate planning. 7. AGREEMENT WITH UTILIQUEST, LLC TO PERFORM DIGALERT MARK-OUT SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-153 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Utiliquest, LLC to perform DigAlert mark-out services for traffic signals in an amount not to exceed $160,000 per agreement year during the initial two-year term of the agreement and authorizing the approval of up to three one-year term extensions. (Staff contact: Nestor Mangohig, Public Works) This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Burkholder. 8. ACCEPTING BIDS, DENYING TWO BID PROTESTS AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PHASE 1 OF THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 4015 – 1) Adoption of a City Council resolution accepting the bids, denying the two bid protests, awarding a contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project in an amount not to exceed $5,663,385, and appropriating additional funds in the amount of $260,000; and 2) Adopt a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution authorizing the use of an amount not to exceed $2,516,925 from the Water System Rehabilitation and Replacement Program funds for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Sean Diaz, Public Works) 9. CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY CONDITION IN THE KELLY DRIVE CHANNEL, CIP PROJECT NO. 6606 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-154 continuing the declaration of the existence of an emergency condition in the Kelly Drive Channel. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Burkholder. 8. ACCEPTING BIDS, DENYING TWO BID PROTESTS AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PHASE 1 OF THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 4015 – 1) Adoption of a City Council resolution accepting the bids, denying the two bid protests, awarding a contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project in an amount not to exceed $5,663,385, and appropriating additional funds in the amount of $260,000; and 2) Adopt a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution authorizing the use of an amount not to exceed $2,516,925 from the Water System Rehabilitation and Replacement Program funds for Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Sean Diaz, Public Works) Transportation Director Tom Frank reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Docusign Envelope ID: 3992FE2B-41C7-47F1-9871-6DB739CB06D7 June 24, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Transportation Director Tom Frank, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber, Utilities Director Amanda Flesse, and Fire Chief Michael Calderwood responded to City Council inquiries regarding traffic-calming alternatives to traffic circles, community outreach and feedback, possible reallocation of the grant funds provided by the federal government, possible sewer and water infrastructure changes, and possible accessibility issues for emergency response services. Minute Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Mayor Blackburn, directing the City Manager to defer action on this item until the July 29, 2025, City Council meeting, and return with other options for traffic calming measures, such as stop signs, speed bumps, and hybrid options that include traffic circles, and to perform community outreach in the interim. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: 10. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-155 appointing one member to the Library Board of Trustees; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-156 appointing one member to the Library Board of Trustees. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Katrina Waidelich thanked the Mayor and Council Members for the opportunity to serve as a trustee for the Library Board of Trustees. Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2025-155 reappointing William Sheffler to the Library Board of Trustees and Resolution No. 2025-156 reappointing Katrina Waidelich to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 11. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-157 appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-158 appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Craig Nowakowski spoke regarding his qualifications and commitment to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission. Docusign Envelope ID: 3992FE2B-41C7-47F1-9871-6DB739CB06D7 June 24, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2025-157 reappointing Cynthia Norall to the Beach Preservation Commission and Resolution No. 2025-158 appointing Craig Nowakowski to the Beach Preservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 6:18 p.m. Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 6:29 p.m. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 12. AMENDING CHAPTER 10.28 TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ON KELLY DRIVE AT THE INTERSECTIONS AT PARK DRIVE AND HILLSIDE DRIVE – Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-497 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to amend Sections 10.28.993 and 10.28.994 and add Section 10.28.998 to establish all-way stop control on Kelly Drive at the intersections at Park Drive and Hillside Drive. (Staff contact: Miriam Jim, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce Ordinance No. CS-497. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 13. ORDINANCE NO. CS-496 – ESTABLISHING THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION – Adoption 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: Faviola Medina, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-496. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance No. CS-496. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 14. HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND 2025 POINT-IN-TIME COUNT DATA – Receive a report and provide direction to staff as necessary on the semi-annual Homelessness Action Plan data and the latest 2025 Point-in-time Count results. (Staff contact: Mandy Mills and Chris Shilling, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff. Docusign Envelope ID: 3992FE2B-41C7-47F1-9871-6DB739CB06D7 June 24, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 Homeless Services Manager Chris Shilling, Housing & Homeless Services Director Mandy Mills, and Police Lieutenant Shaun Lawton presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The City Council received the report. Father Raymond Moore Hall Director of Community Services Socorro Anderson spoke regarding the homeless services offered at Father Raymond Moore Hall. 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. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. City of Carlsbad Employee Summer BBQ Aviara Community Park 6435 Ambrosia Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:12 p.m. Adriana Trujillo, CMC Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 3992FE2B-41C7-47F1-9871-6DB739CB06D7