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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-27; City Council; Agendas; Joint Session The City Council also sits as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Community Development Commission and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. When considering items presented to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, each member receives an additional $100 per meeting (max $300/month). When considering items presented to the Community Development Commission each member receives an additional $75 per meeting (max $150/month). Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Welcome to Your City Council Meeting We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk is also available to answer any questions you have about City Council meeting procedures. How to Watch In Person On TV Online City Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Watch the city’s cable channel Spectrum 24 and AT&T U-verse 99 Watch the livestream at carlsbadca.gov/watch How to Participate If you would like to provide comments to the City Council, please: • Fill out a speaker request form, located in the foyer. • Submit the form to the City Clerk before the item begins. • When it’s your turn, the City Clerk will call your name and invite you to the podium. • For non-agenda public comment, speakers must confine their remarks to matters within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. • For public comment on agenda items, speakers must confine their remarks to the question or matter under consideration. • Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding officer (usually the Mayor) changes that time. • You may not give your time to another person, but can create a group. A group must select a single speaker as long as three other members of your group are present. All forms must be submitted to the City Clerk before the item begins and will only be accepted for items listed on the agenda (not for general public comment at the beginning of the meeting). Group representatives have 10 minutes unless that time is changed by the presiding officer or the City Council. • Failure to comply with the rules for public participation is disruptive conduct. Continuing disruptive conduct after being asked by the presiding official to cease may result in removal from the meeting. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable Accommodations Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 442-339-2821 (voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users), 760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Monday before the meeting to make arrangements. City staff will respond to requests by noon on Tuesday, the day of the meeting, and will seek to resolve requests before the start of the meeting in order to maximize accessibility. More information about City Council meeting procedures can be found at the end of this agenda and in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20. Jan. 27, 2026, 5 p.m. Jan. 27, 2026 Page 2 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 on Departmental Report Item No. 12. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Karina Kristiansen led the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Special Meeting held Jan. 13, 2026 ACTION: Minutes were approved as presented – 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Cindie McMahon announced that there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT: The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the agenda, provided remarks are confined to matters within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The City Council will receive comments as requested up to a total of 15 minutes in the beginning of the meeting. All other non-agenda public comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no action can occur on these items. CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, the City Manager, or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 1. AGREEMENT WITH KITTELSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PREPARE A CLEAN MOBILITY CHARGING MASTER PLAN – Adoption of a resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Kittelson & Associates, Inc. to prepare a clean mobility charging master plan, including a feasibility analysis and engineering services, in an amount not to exceed $140,000. (Staff contact: Katie Hentrich, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-021 – 5/0. 2. SEMIANNUAL TRANSPORTATION REPORT – Receive the Semiannual Transportation Report. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works) ACTION: Council received the report – 5/0. Jan. 27, 2026 Page 3 3. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PALM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NOS. 4015, 3904 AND 3904-D – 1) Adoption of a City Council resolution accepting the bids and awarding a contract to Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for the Barrio Traffic Calming Project in an amount not to exceed $3,543,178.50; and 2) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution authorizing the use of $2,457,834.50 from the Water System Rehabilitation and Replacement Program for the Barrio Traffic Calming Project. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles and Sean Diaz, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-022; and Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1794 – 5/0. 4. AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LPA, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE MONROE STREET POOL RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING, CIP PROJECT NO. 4724 – Adoption of a resolution authorizing an amendment and extension of the design services agreement with LPA, Inc. for additional contract administration services for the Monroe Street Pool Renovation and Replacement Project and appropriating additional funding in an amount not to exceed $243,000. (Staff contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-023 – 5/0. 5. CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STORM-RELATED LOCAL EMERGENCY TO REPAIR STORM DRAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE COASTAL BLUFFS NEAR CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND SOLAMAR DRIVE Adoption of a resolution continuing the proclamation of a storm-related local emergency to repair storm drain infrastructure in the coastal bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive and determining the need to continue the emergency procurement of storm drain repair work. (Staff contact: David Edwards, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-024 – 5/0. 6. CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT – Adoption of a resolution approving the Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement with Geoff Patnoe and a corresponding amendment to the Appointed Officials Salary Range Schedule. (Staff contact: Jessica Dorsey and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-025 – 5/0. 7. WINNING TEAMS GRANT FOR CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL LANCER DANCERS AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS – Adoption of a resolution approving a winning teams grant through the Community Activity Funding Program for the Carlsbad High School Lancer Dancers and authorizing an appropriation of $8,059 for the expenditure from the City Council Contingency Account. (Staff contact: Erin Peak, Community Services) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-026 – 5/0. BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. Jan. 27, 2026 Page 4 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 8. ORDINANCE NOS. CS-504 AND CS-505 – ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIALS’ COMPENSATION REVIEW 1) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-504 amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.010(A), to adjust City Council members’ compensation by the percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2025; and 2) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-505 amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.020(A), to adjust City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation by the percentage increase in the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2025. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance Nos. CS-504 and CS-505. ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. CS-504; and Adopted Ordinance No. CS-505 – 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. 2025 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AMENDMENTS – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adoption of a resolution approving a California Environmental Quality Act exemption determination and requesting California Coastal Commission certification of a Local Coastal Program amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 21) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: 2025 Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment; Case No.: MCA 2025-0002/ZCA 2025-0001/LCPA 2025-0023/PUB 2025-0009); and 3) Introduction of an ordinance adopting amendments to Title 21, Zone Code, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: 2025 Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment; Case No.: ZCA 2025-0001/LCPA 2025-0023/PUB 2025-0009); and 4) Introduction of an ordinance adopting amendments to Title 6, Health and Sanitation, and Title 20, Subdivision, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Case Name: 2025 Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment; Case No.: MCA 2025-0002/PUB 2025-0009). (Staff contact: Shelley Glennon, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Hold the public hearing, adopt the resolution and introduce the ordinances. ACTION: Held the public hearing; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-027; and Introduced Ordinance Nos. CS-506 and CS-507 – 5/0. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 10. WORK PLANS FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE SENIOR COMMISSION 1) Adoption of a resolution accepting the 2025 work plan report of accomplishments and approving the 2026 work plan for the Parks & Recreation Commission; and 2) Adoption of a resolution accepting the 2025 work plan report of accomplishments and approving the 2026 work plan for the Senior Commission. (Staff contact: Ashlee Williams and Eric Biggin, Community Services) Jan. 27, 2026 Page 5 City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-028; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-029 – 5/0. 11. WORK PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY-POLICE ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION – Adoption of a resolution accepting Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community-Police Engagement Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community-Police Engagement Commission Work Plan. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-030; and Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, directing the City Manager to return to the City Council with an ordinance for introduction to reduce the Community-Police Engagement Commission meeting frequency from four meetings to two meetings per year – 5/0. 12. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UPDATE REPORT Receive and file the Utilities Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance update report on the water, recycled water and wastewater operations and maintenance programs. (Staff contact: Amanda Flesse, Public Works) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive and file the report. ACTION: Council received the report – 5/0. COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of the agenda is for the City Council Members to make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities and requests for future agenda items. City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 01/15/2026) Keith Blackburn Mayor Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group (alternate) Priya Bhat-Patel Mayor Pro Tem – District 3 City/School Committee Clean Energy Alliance JPA Economic Development Subcommittee League of California Cities – SD Division (alternate) North County Transit District SANDAG Board of Directors (1st alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group Melanie Burkholder Council Member – District 1 City Council Legislative Subcommittee Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate) Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate) North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) Jan. 27, 2026 Page 6 Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 City Council Legislative Subcommittee City/School Committee League of California Cities – SD Division San Diego County Water Authority Kevin Shin Council Member – District 2 Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Chamber of Commerce Liaison Economic Development Subcommittee Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority North County Transit District (alternate) SANDAG Board of Directors PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to exceeding the total time allotted in the first public comments section. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on these items. 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: CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: CITY CLERK COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: 6:49 p.m. City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1) Written Materials Written materials related to the agenda that are submitted to the City Council after the agenda packet has been published will be available for review prior to the meeting during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive and on the city website. To review these materials during the meeting, please see the City Clerk. Visual Materials Visual materials, such as pictures, charts, maps or slides, are allowed for comments on agenda items, not general public comment. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 442-339-2820 or manager@carlsbadca.gov to make arrangements in advance. All materials must be received by the City Manager’s Office no later than noon the day before the meeting. The time spent presenting visual materials is included in the maximum time limit provided to speakers. All materials exhibited to the City Council during the meeting are part of the public record. Please note that video presentations are not allowed. Decorum All participants are expected to conduct themselves with mutual respect. Loud, boisterous and unruly behavior can interfere with the ability of the City Council to conduct the people’s business. That’s why it is illegal to disrupt a City Council meeting. Following a warning from the presiding officer, those engaging in disruptive behavior are subject to law enforcement action.