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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-09; 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 No. 3 and Departmental and City Manager Report Item No. 13. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Clerk Sherry Freisinger led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 24, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 15, 2025 Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 22, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 22, 2025 Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 29, 2025 Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 29, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 29, 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 Hispanic Heritage Month Diana Aguirre expressed appreciation of the proclamation to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and expressed her concern regarding the recent Supreme Court Ruling. President of the Democratic Club of Carlsbad and Oceanside Michele Seer spoke in support of the Carlsbad immigrant community. Council Member Acosta presented the proclamation to Donna San Miguel who said a few words and invited the community to the Latina Conference on Oct. 4, 2025, at Palomar College. Presentation of the 2025 State of the City video The Council Members said a few words regarding the State of the City video. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. Sept. 9, 2025, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE Sept. 9, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: Russell Owens spoke on unity within the nation. Isabella Atencio expressed her disappointment with Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.53.084 which limits the number of pets per residence to three. Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, directing the City Manager to bring back Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.53.084 for discussion. Motion carried unanimously 5/0. Gary Nessim commended the State of the City Presentation and requested the Council reconsider district elections. Mayor Blackburn deferred to City Attorney Cindie McMahon to provide legal advice on district elections. City Attorney McMahon provided legal advice on district elections. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 9. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, with the exception of Item No. 5, 4/0/1 (Blackburn – Abstain). 1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 – Accepted and filed Report on City Investments as of June 30, 2025. (Staff contact: Christian Peacox, City Treasurer and Zach Korach, Administrative Services) 2. AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY COST MANAGEMENT LLC FOR UTILITY BILLING REVIEW SERVICES Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-195 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Utility Cost Management, LLC for utility billing review services in an amount not to exceed 42% of any refunds or future savings achieved for an initial five-year term of the agreement. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services) 3. AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE FOR THE MAERKLE RESERVOIR HYDROGENERATOR – Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1779 approving a power purchase agreement with the Clean Energy Alliance for the Maerkle Reservoir Hydrogenerator and authorizing the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors’ President to sign it. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla, Public Works) 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ASTER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE 2025 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6013 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-196 accepting the bids and awarding a contract to Aster Construction Services, Inc. for the 2025 Concrete Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $950,019. (Staff contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE Sept. 9, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 5. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING FROM POINSETTIA LANE TO CAMINO VIDA ROBLE PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6072 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025- 197 adopting the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble Project. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles, Public Works) Mayor Blackburn recused himself from Consent Calendar Item No. 5 due to a conflict of interest. 6. TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2025 SEASON AND AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICHOLAS SITAR, DBA ANTHOLOGY LIVE, THROUGH THE 2027 TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARK SEASON – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-198 approving Amendment No. 3 to extend the professional services agreement with Nicholas Sitar, DBA Anthology Live, through the 2027 TGIF Concerts in the Parks Season in an amount not to exceed $105,620 per year. (Staff contact: Craddock Stropes, Community Services) 7. AGREEMENT WITH WSH MANAGEMENT INC. FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT TYLER COURT AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENTS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-199 approving a professional services agreement with WSH Management Inc. for property management services for the Tyler Court Senior Apartments in an amount of $57,600 annually with an adjustment up to 3% annually, for an initial one-year term. (Staff contact: Christian Gutierrez, Community Services) 8. AGREEMENT WITH ON DUTY HEALTH, PC FOR FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND FITNESS TESTING Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-200 authorizing execution of a non-exclusive agreement with On Duty Health, PC to provide firefighter health and fitness testing services for an annual amount not to exceed $150,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreement amendments. (Staff contact: Nathan Pearson, Fire) 9. USE OF CITY FACILITIES FOR 2025 STATEWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-201 authorizing the use of Alga Norte Community Park Meeting Room 301, Calavera Community Park Activity Room, Pine Avenue Community Center Activity Room and Stagecoach Community Center Activity Room as vote center locations and waiving any associated fees for their use in the 2025 Statewide Special Election. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk and Faviola Medina, City Manager) BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: 10. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-202 appointing one member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee. (Staff contact: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE Sept. 9, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2025-202 appointing Kathy Phillips to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 11. DISTRICT 3 APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION – Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-203 appointing one member to the Planning Commission. (Staff contact: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Kiley Asher-Fitzgerald spoke regarding her qualifications to serve on the Planning Commission. Nomination by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel to adopt Resolution No. 2025-203 appointing Kiley Fitzgerald to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 12. CITY TREASURER APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE INVESTMENT REVIEW BOARD 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-206 appointing one member to the Investment Review Board for a two-year term; and 2) Adoption of Resolution 2025-205 appointing one member to the Investment Review Board for a two-year term; and 3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-207 appointing one member to the Investment Review Board for a four-year term; and 4) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-204 appointing one member to the Investment Review Board for a four-year term. (Staff contact: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. City Treasurer Christian Peacox gave a brief overview of the newly established Investment Review Board and expressed his gratitude for the number of applications received. Bill Ganelin spoke regarding his qualifications to serve on the Investment Review Board. Jonathan Veiga spoke regarding his qualifications to serve on the Investment Review Board. Nomination by City Treasurer Peacox to adopt Resolution No. 2025-206 appointing Steven Rubinstein to the Investment Review Board for a four-year term. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by City Treasurer Peacox to adopt Resolution No. 2025-205 appointing Bill Ganelin to the Investment Review Board for a two-year term. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Nomination by City Treasurer Peacox to adopt Resolution No. 2025-207 appointing Jonathan Veiga to the Investment Review for a four-year term. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE Sept. 9, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Nomination by City Treasurer Peacox to adopt Resolution No. 2025-204 appointing April Frieda to the Investment Review Board for a two-year term. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. OPTIONS FOR THE BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 4015 – 1) Adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2025-208 directing the City Manager to proceed with final engineering and design of the traffic calming measures that include sewer and water improvements in Option 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project; and 2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1780 directing the Executive Manager to proceed with final engineering and design of water improvements associated with traffic calming measures in Option 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project; or 3) Adoption of a City Council Resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with final engineering and design of the traffic calming measures that include sewer and water improvements in Option 2 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project; and 4) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution directing the Executive Manager to proceed with final engineering and design of water improvements associated with traffic calming measures in Option 2 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project. (Staff contact: Tom Frank and Amanda Flesse, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Transportation Director & City Engineer Tom Frank reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). David McGee expressed support for Option 2. Mary Trueblood Fall expressed concern for speeding in the Barrio, proposed the installation of speed humps on Harding, Roosevelt, Jefferson and Madison Streets and requested that the traffic calming measures be extended to Jefferson Elementary School. Natasha Goodwin expressed concern for speeding in the Barrio and supports raised crosswalks and speed humps. Geny Hill expressed support for Option 2. Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE Sept. 9, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 In response to Council Member Burkholder’s request to explain why Jefferson Street may not be discussed, City Attorney Cindie McMahon referenced the Brown Act and the Council’s inability to discuss non-agendized items. Mayor Blackburn called for recess at 6:50 p.m. Mayor Blackburn reconvened the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion by Council Member Burkholder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-208 and Resolution No. 1780 with the proposed language amendments to read as follows: Resolution No. 2025-208 Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, the City Council selected an amended version of Option 1 that replaces the proposed raised crosswalk at Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street with an all-way stop with additional high visibility crosswalks, which amended Option 1 is estimated to cost approximately $2,987,960 for final engineering, construction costs, contingency and support for the proposed transportation and sewer improvements; and 3. That the City Manager is directed to proceed with final engineering design of the traffic calming measures that include sewer and water improvements in amended Option 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, including a modification to replace the raised crosswalk at Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street with an all-way stop with additional high visibility crosswalks. Resolution No. 1780 Exhibit 2 WHEREAS, the CMWD Board selected amended Option 1, which is estimated to cost $2,836,050 for the water portion of the Project including construction contingency, construction management and inspection and other support costs; and 4. That the Executive Manager is directed to proceed with final engineering and design of water improvements associated with traffic calming measures in amended Option 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project. 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE Sept. 9, 2025 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 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, Sept. 11, 2025, 5 p.m. City of Carlsbad Citizen’s Academy Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Geoff Patnoe thanked the City Council for their support and appreciation of city staff, and commended the Communications Department for their work on the State of the City video. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:08 p.m. Melissa Rhodes Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 04DA5FBF-6CA6-4079-83BD-181073D446FE