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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-03; City Council; 05; Update on Federal Activities in the City of CarlsbadCA Review JRT Meeting Date: Feb. 3, 2026 To: Mayor and City Council From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Staff Contact: Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police christie.calderwood@carlsbadca.gov 442-339-2197 Jennifer R. True, Sr. Assistant City Attorney jennifer.true@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5198 Subject: Update on Federal Activities in the City of Carlsbad District: All Recommended Action Receive an update on what the Carlsbad Police Department has observed in terms of federal activities within the City of Carlsbad. Executive Summary On Dec. 9, 2025, the City Council unanimously approved a minute motion directing the City Manager to bring forward an informational report by the Police Chief to share any observations specific to recent federal activities in the City of Carlsbad and to share any involvement the Carlsbad Police Department has had with this activity, if any. The informational report will give City Council the opportunity to ask any questions that may help separate fact from fiction. Explanation & Analysis Background The City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Department do not have authority over federal enforcement activities. Carlsbad police officers do not enforce federal immigration law, do not participate in immigration raids and are not involved in immigration-focused operations. The Police Department’s policy on immigration violations directs Carlsbad’s police officers to enforce the law equally and serve all community members without regard to immigration status, to avoid immigration enforcement or status inquiries except as allowed by law, and to comply with California’s Values Act (SB54), as detailed below, to ensure victims and witnesses feel safe reporting crimes. The policy is provided as Exhibit 1. The Police Department also gives its officers specific training on the protocol for handling administrative arrest warrants from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration violations and federal criminal arrest warrants. The department’s training bulletins on those topics are provided as Exhibits 2 and 3. Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 1 of 27 Applicable state laws The City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Department operate under a set of state laws that define and limit local involvement in federal immigration enforcement. These laws are: •The California Values Act, sometimes referred to as SB 54 (Government Code Sections 7284, 7284.2, 7284.4, 7284.6, 7284.10, and 7284.12), generally restricts state and local law enforcement agencies from using their resources to assist in federal civil immigration enforcement, including inquiring into immigration status, honoring immigration detainer requests, sharing certain nonpublic personal information, or making arrests based solely on civil immigration warrants. This law permits specified forms of cooperation in defined circumstances, such as participation in joint task forces focused on non-immigration crimes, responses to certain criminal history requests and assistance related to visas for crime victims. •The California Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act (Government Code Sections 7282 and 7282.5) limits when local law enforcement agencies may comply with immigration detainer requests or otherwise transfer individuals to federal immigration authorities. This law generally permits such cooperation only under specified conditions, including when an individual has been convicted of, or in some cases charged with, certain serious or violent felonies or other offenses. •The California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act (Government Code Sections 7283, 7283.1, and 7823.2) requires law enforcement agencies to provide written notice to individuals when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests an interview or a transfer of custody, and to inform individuals of their right to decline an interview before it occurs. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act (Government Code Sections 90.2, 7285.1, 7285.2) limits the ability of employers to allow immigration enforcement agents to access nonpublic work areas, absent a judicial warrant. It further limits an employer’s ability to allow immigration enforcement agents to access, review, or obtain employees’ personnel records, absent a subpoena or judicial warrant. The California Department of Justice’s information bulletin, “Updated Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Agencies Under the California Values Act, California TRUST Act, and the California TRUTH Act,” is provided as Exhibit 4. In addition, a new state law, California Government Code Section 12532.5, requires the California Attorney General, on or before July 1, 2026, to publish a model policy for local agencies relating to interaction with immigration authorities. The city has not received the model policy from the Attorney General. Once it is received, the city must implement the model policy or its equivalent on or before Jan. 1, 2027. Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the informational report. Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 2 of 27 Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the city’s observations specific to recent federal activities in the City of Carlsbad is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits 1. Police Department Policy 428 - Immigration Violations 2. Police Department Training Bulletin - Protocol for ICE Administrative Warrants 3. Police Department Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Arrest Warrants 4. “Updated Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Agencies Under the California Values Act, California TRUST Act, and the California TRUTH Act,” information Bulletin from the California Department of Justice dated Jan 17, 2025 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 3 of 27 Policy 428 Carlsbad Police Department Carlsbad PD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/04/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Carlsbad Police Department Immigration Violations - 1 Immigration Violations 428.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to members of the Carlsbad Police Department relating to immigration and interacting with federal immigration officials. 428.1.1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to this policy (Government Code § 7284.4): Criminal immigration violation - Any federal criminal immigration violation that penalizes a person’s presence in, entry, or reentry to, or employment in, the United States. This does not include any offense where a judicial warrant already has been issued. Immigration enforcement - Any and all efforts to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal civil immigration law, including any and all efforts to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal criminal immigration law that penalizes a person's presence in, entry or reentry to, or employment in the United States. Judicial warrant - An arrest warrant for a violation of federal criminal immigration law and issued by a federal judge or a federal magistrate judge. 428.2 POLICY It is the policy of the Carlsbad Police Department that all members make personal and professional commitments to equal enforcement of the law and equal service to the public. Confidence in this commitment will increase the effectiveness of this department in protecting and serving the entire community and recognizing the dignity of all persons, regardless of their national origin or immigration status. The Carlsbad Police Department is committed to complying with all provisions of the California Values Act (SB 54 de Leon). 428.3 VICTIMS AND WITNESSES To encourage crime reporting and cooperation in the investigation of criminal activity, all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, must feel secure that contacting or being addressed by members of law enforcement will not automatically lead to immigration inquiry and/or deportation. While it may be necessary to determine the identity of a victim or witness, members shall treat all individuals equally and not in any way that would violate the United States or California constitutions. 428.4 IMMIGRATION INQUIRIES PROHIBITED Officers shall not inquire into an individual’s immigration status for immigration enforcement purposes (Government Code § 7284.6). Exhibit 1 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 4 of 27 Carlsbad Police Department Carlsbad PD Policy Manual Immigration Violations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/04/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Carlsbad Police Department Immigration Violations - 2 428.4.1 CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (CLETS) Members shall not use information transmitted through CLETS for immigration enforcement purposes except for criminal history information and only when consistent with the California Values Act (Government Code § 15160). Members shall not use the system to investigate immigration violations of 8 USC § 1325 (improper entry) if that violation is the only criminal history in an individual’s record (Government Code § 15160). 428.4.2 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Members shall not obtain, access, use, or otherwise disclose noncriminal history information maintained by the DMV for immigration enforcement (Vehicle Code § 1808.48). 428.5 DETENTIONS AND ARRESTS An officer shall not detain any individual, for any length of time, for a civil violation of federal immigration laws or a related civil warrant (Government Code § 7284.6). An officer who has a reasonable suspicion that an individual already lawfully contacted or detained has committed a criminal violation of 8 USC § 1326(a) (unlawful reentry) that may be subject to an enhancement due to a previous conviction of an aggravated felony under 8 USC § 1326(b) (2), may detain the person for a reasonable period of time to contact federal immigration officials to verify whether the United States Attorney General has granted the individual permission for reentry and whether the violation is subject to enhancement (Government Code § 7284.6). No individual who is otherwise ready to be released should continue to be detained only because questions about the individual’s status are unresolved. If the officer has facts that establish probable cause to believe that a person already lawfully detained has violated 8 USC § 1326(a) and the penalty may be subject to enhancement due to prior conviction for specified aggravated felonies, he/she may arrest the individual for that offense (Government Code § 7284.6). An officer shall not detain any individual, for any length of time, for any other criminal immigration violation of federal immigration laws (Government Code § 7284.6). An officer should notify a supervisor as soon as practicable whenever an individual is arrested for violation of 8 USC § 1326(a). 428.5.1 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES When notified that an officer has arrested an individual for violation of 8 USC § 1326(a) or under the authority of a judicial warrant, the supervisor should determine whether it is appropriate to: (a) Transfer the person to federal authorities. (b) Transfer the person to jail. Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 5 of 27 Carlsbad Police Department Carlsbad PD Policy Manual Immigration Violations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/04/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Carlsbad Police Department Immigration Violations - 3 428.6 INFORMATION SHARING No member of this department will prohibit, or in any way restrict, any other member from doing any of the following regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual (8 USC § 1373; Government Code § 7284.6): (a) Sending information to, or requesting or receiving such information from federal immigration officials (b) Maintaining such information in department records (c) Exchanging such information with any other federal, state, or local government entity Nothing in this policy restricts sharing information that is permissible under the California Values Act. 428.6.1 IMMIGRATION DETAINERS No individual should be held based solely on a federal immigration detainer under 8 CFR 287.7 (Government Code § 7284.6). Notification to a federal authority may be made prior to release of an individual who is the subject of a notification request only if the individual meets one of the following conditions (Government Code § 7282.5; Government Code § 7284.6): (a) The individual has been arrested and had a judicial probable cause determination for a serious or violent felony identified in Penal Code § 667.5(c) or Penal Code § 1192.7(c). (b) The individual has been arrested and had a judicial probable cause determination for a felony punishable by time in a state prison. (c) The individual has been convicted of an offense as identified in Government Code § 7282.5(a). (d) The individual is a current registrant on the California Sex and Arson Registry. (e) The individual is identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the subject of an outstanding federal felony arrest warrant. 428.6.2 NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS Individuals in custody shall be given a copy of documentation received from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding a hold, notification, or transfer request along with information as to whether the Carlsbad Police Department intends to comply with the request (Government Code § 7283.1). If the Carlsbad Police Department provides ICE with notification that an individual is being, or will be, released on a certain date, the same notification shall be provided in writing to the individual and to his/her attorney or to one additional person who the individual may designate (Government Code § 7283.1). Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 6 of 27 Carlsbad Police Department Carlsbad PD Policy Manual Immigration Violations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/04/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Carlsbad Police Department Immigration Violations - 4 428.6.3 ICE INTERVIEWS Before any interview regarding civil immigration violations takes place between ICE personnel and an individual in custody, the Carlsbad Police Department shall provide the individual with a written consent form that explains the purpose of the interview, that the interview is voluntary, and that he/she may decline to be interviewed or may choose to be interviewed only with his/her attorney present. The consent form must be available in the languages specified in Government Code § 7283.1. 428.6.4 TRANSFERS TO IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES Members shall not transfer an individual to immigration authorities unless one of the following circumstances exist (Government Code § 7282.5; Government Code § 7284.6): (a) Transfer is authorized by a judicial warrant or judicial probable cause determination. (b) The individual has been convicted of an offense as identified in Government Code § 7282.5(a). (c) The individual is a current registrant on the California Sex and Arson Registry. (d) The individual is identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the subject of an outstanding federal felony arrest warrant. 428.6.5 REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE The Investigative Bureau supervisor shall ensure that data regarding the number of transfers of an individual to immigration authorities, as permitted by Government Code § 7284.6(a)(4), and the offense that allowed for the transfer is collected and provided to the Records Manager for required reporting to the DOJ (Government Code § 7284.6(c)(2)(see the Records Division Policy). 428.6.6 REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE The Investigative Bureau supervisor shall ensure that data regarding the number of transfers of an individual to immigration authorities, as permitted by Government Code § 7284.6(a)(4), and the offense that allowed for the transfer is collected and provided to the Records Manager for required reporting to the DOJ (Government Code § 7284.6(c)(2)(see the Records Division Policy). 428.7 U VISA AND T VISA NONIMMIGRANT STATUS Under certain circumstances, federal law allows temporary immigration benefits, known as a U visa, to victims and witnesses of certain qualifying crimes (8 USC § 1101(a)(15)(U)). Similar immigration protection, known as a T visa, is available for certain qualifying victims of human trafficking (8 USC § 1101(a)(15)(T)). Any request for assistance in applying for U visa or T visa status should be forwarded in a timely manner to the Investigative Bureau supervisor assigned to oversee the handling of any related case. The Investigative Bureau supervisor should: (a) Consult with the assigned investigator to determine the current status of any related case and whether further documentation is warranted. Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 7 of 27 Carlsbad Police Department Carlsbad PD Policy Manual Immigration Violations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/04/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Carlsbad Police Department Immigration Violations - 5 (b) Contact the appropriate prosecutor assigned to the case, if applicable, to ensure the certification or declaration has not already been completed and whether a certification or declaration is warranted. (c) Address the request and complete the certification or declaration, if appropriate, in a timely manner. 1. The instructions for completing certification and declaration forms can be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website. 2. Form I-918 Supplement B certification shall be completed if the victim qualifies under Penal Code § 679.10 (multiple serious offenses). The certification shall be completed and not refused for the specified reasons in Penal Code § 679.10(k) (3). 3. Form I-914 Supplement B declaration shall be completed if the victim qualifies under Penal Code § 236.5 or Penal Code § 679.11 (human trafficking). The declaration shall be completed and not refused for completion for the specified reasons in Penal Code § 679.11(j)(3). 4. Forward the completed Form I-918 Supplement B certification or completed Form I-914 declaration B to the victim, family member, or authorized representative (as defined in Penal Code § 679.10 and Penal Code § 679.11) without requiring the victim to provide government-issued identification (Penal Code § 679.10; Penal Code § 679.11) (d) Ensure that any decision to complete, or not complete, a certification or declaration form is documented in the case file and forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor. Include a copy of any completed form in the case file. 1. If Form I-918 Supplement B is not certified, a written explanation of denial shall be provided to the victim or authorized representative. The written denial shall include specific details of any reasonable requests for cooperation and a detailed description of how the victim refused to cooperate (Penal Code § 679.10). (e) Inform the victim liaison of any requests and their status. 428.7.1 TIME FRAMES FOR COMPLETION Officers and their supervisors who are assigned to investigate a case of human trafficking as defined by Penal Code § 236.1 shall complete the above process and the documents needed for indicating the individual is a victim for the T visa application within 15 business days of the first encounter with the victim, regardless of whether it is requested by the victim (Penal Code § 236.5). Officers and their supervisors shall complete the above process and the documents needed certifying victim cooperation for a U visa or T visa application pursuant to Penal Code § 679.10 and Penal Code § 679.11 within 30 days of a request from the victim, victim's family, or authorized representative related to one of their assigned cases. If the victim is in removal proceedings, the certification shall be processed within seven days of the first business day following the day the request was received. Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 8 of 27 Carlsbad Police Department Carlsbad PD Policy Manual Immigration Violations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/04/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Carlsbad Police Department Immigration Violations - 6 428.7.2 REPORTING TO LEGISLATURE The Investigative Bureau supervisor or the authorized designee should ensure that certification requests are reported to the Legislature in January of each year and include the number of certifications signed and the number denied. The report shall comply with Government Code § 9795 (Penal Code § 679.10; Penal Code § 679.11). 428.7.3 POLICE REPORTS Upon request, an officer or supervisor should provide a victim or authorized representative with a copy of the report filed by the victim within seven days of the request (Penal Code § 679.10). 428.8 FEDERAL REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE Absent an urgent issue of officer safety or other emergency circumstances, requests by federal immigration officials for assistance from this department should be directed to a supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for determining whether the requested assistance would be permitted under the California Values Act (Government Code § 7284.2 et seq.).. 428.9 TRAINING The Training Coordinator should ensure that all appropriate members receive training on immigration issues. Training should include: (a) Identifying civil versus criminal immigration violations. (b) Factors that may be considered in determining whether a criminal immigration violation has been committed. (c) Prohibitions contained in the California Values Act (Government Code § 7284 et seq.). Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 9 of 27 Exhibit 2 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 10 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 11 of 27 Exhibit 3 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 12 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 13 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 14 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 15 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 16 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 17 of 27 Exhibit 4 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 18 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 19 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 20 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 21 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 22 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 23 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 24 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 25 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 26 of 27 Feb. 3, 2026 Item #5 Page 27 of 27 All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date 11-(4 CA V CC Adriana Trujillo CM ACM DCM (3) From: Beverly Marston <bevmarston7@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 10:27 AM To: City Clerk Subject: Agenda Itema #5 UPDATE ON FEDERAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD - Feb. 3, 2026 meeting Dear City Council Members, I am writing as a community member to express my concerns regarding the ICE presence in our city. It is essential that the Carlsbad Police Department actively uphold our constitutional rights and ensure our safety. I want to see transparency regarding data sharing with federal agencies. Our community deserves trust and clarity from our police department. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Bev Marston Carlsbad resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Stephanie Wells <ms.sicily@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 5:21 PM To: Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; Teresa Acosta; Melanie Burkholder; Kevin Shin; City Clerk; Manager Internet Email Subject: Public Comment: *5. UPDATE ON FEDERAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD Dear Mayor and City Council, I'm writing to urge the City of Carlsbad to take clear, proactive steps to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of everyone in our community—regardless of immigration status. I first want to recognize the strong collaboration I've personally experienced with the CPD regarding public demonstrations, including the No Kings protests. My experience has been that CPD worked to keep everyone safe while respecting free speech and assembly, protecting constitutional rights in real time. More broadly, I respect the community-building work CPD has done over the past several years. I've seen a real commitment to modern, best-practice public safety: prioritizing de-escalation, approaching difficult situations with professionalism and restraint, and strengthening trust through consistent engagement with residents. I also appreciate the work CPD and city partners do in responding to homelessness with coordination, services, and an emphasis on safety and dignity. That foundation of trust is a major asset for Carlsbad. It's exactly why I'm asking the City to put strong, public guardrails in place now, so residents can be confident their rights will be protected regardless of status and so community trust won't be undermined by fear or uncertainty. In the agenda packet, the City notes that Carlsbad officers do not enforce federal immigration law, do not participate in immigration raids, and are not involved in immigration-focused operations. The City also notes CPD policy is to serve all community members without regard to immigration status and to avoid immigration status inquiries except as allowed by law. I appreciate that clarity. My request is that the Council now take the next step: make these boundaries unmistakable, citywide, and operational especially in moments when federal immigration activity may be heightened and residents are frightened or confused. I respectfully request the Council direct staff and CPD to adopt and publish the following ICE- related protections: 1. Codify and publish Carlsbad's non-participation in civil immigration enforcement Reaffirm publicly (in a Council-directed statement or resolution) that City staff and CPD will not participate in immigration raids or immigration-focused operations, and will provide equal service to residents regardless of status. 2, Bright-line "judicial warrant only" standard Adopt a citywide rule that the City will not detain, arrest, hold, or provide access to nonpublic City areas based on ICE administrative warrants, detainers, or informal requests—only a judge-signed judicial warrant (or other legally required circumstance) should authorize actions that affect liberty or access to restricted spaces. 1 3.No direct or indirect assistance with ICE operations (absent immediate safety necessity or legal compulsion) Clarify that City resources will not be used to support ICE operations—directly or indirectly (for example: traffic or perimeter support, standby presence, intelligence sharing, facility access)— except where required by law or needed to address an immediate threat to life or safety. 4.City facilities protocol when ICE appears Create a written protocol for all City facilities (City Hall, library, parks & rec sites, senior center, etc.) requiring staff to: O immediately contact a designated supervisor and the City Attorney, o deny access to nonpublic areas absent a judicial warrant, and o document the request and the City's response. 5.Data privacy: no voluntary sharing with ICE Prohibit voluntary sharing of nonpublic personal information (addresses, phone numbers, customer/utility records, permits, etc.) with ICE absent legal compulsion, and conduct a short review of City systems and vendor contracts to ensure they align. 6.TRUTH Act compliance that is visible, multilingual, and verifiable Ensure the City/CPD consistently provides written notices and consent forms required when immigration authorities request an interview or transfer, and make the process and forms publicly available (with language access), so residents understand their rights and what is voluntary. 7.Transparency reporting on ICE-related requests Provide regular public reporting (for example: quarterly) on the number and type of ICE or related requests received (interviews, holds, notification, transfers, facility access, records requests), whether a judicial warrant was provided, and what the City's response was—including confirmation when there were no requests. 8.Commit to early adoption of the forthcoming state model policy The City has noted that the state will publish a model policy relating to interactions with immigration authorities in 2026, with local implementation required in 2027.1 ask Carlsbad to commit now to bringing that model policy (or an equivalent policy) back for public discussion and adopting/implementing it as early as feasible, with community input. These safeguards are not about politics, they are about due process, equal protection, and community trust. Clear boundaries protect civil liberties, prevent fear-driven rumors, and ensure all residents, including victims and witnesses, feel safe calling for help and accessing City services. I respectfully request that the Council agendize these safeguards, provide a timeline for implementation, and respond in writing with the specific steps the City will take. Thank you for your leadership and for protecting the rights and safety of everyone who calls Carlsbad home. Sincerely, Stephanie Wells - Dl Resident, Citizens Academy Graduate, Citizens Police Acedemy Graduate CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is -Wa761 2 Adriana Trujillo From: Lisa Shaffer <lisashafferwords@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 7:58 AM To: City Clerk; Teresa Acosta; Priya Bhat-Patel; Keith Blackburn; Melanie Burkholder; Kevin Shin Subject: Agenda Item 5 I appreciate Councilmember Acosta putting this item on the agenda. While residents value public safety and want immigration laws to be followed, we do not want our community terrorized by masked agents in unmarked cars making violent abductions without judicial warrants or due process. We especially do not want children to be taken, or to be separated from their parents. Please ensure that our local law enforcement staff understand the limits to what ICE is allowed to do, and that we are not using City resources, including parking tots, in support of ICE operations. Please coordinate with the school districts in our area to ensure that school drop off and pick up are safe times and spaces for our children. We all want serious crimes to be prevented and serious criminals to be held to account. That is not what we have observed in our community and elsewhere, Like in Minneapolis. Let's NOT become the next Minneapolis or LA. Carlsbad is a safe and welcoming community. Our law enforcement personnel do an excellent job of protecting public safety. We do not need ICE stirring up trouble here. Thank you. Lisa Shaffer 7964 Grado el Tupelo Lisa R. Shaffer, Author Potholes, Parks, and Politics LisaShafferWords.com 1 _ CAUTION; Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Adriana Trujillo All Receive - Agenda Item it --r- For the Information of the: _ICITY COUNCIL DateHOUP CA '----CC '-"---- CM V ACM v -DCM (3) i.---- From: Manager Internet Email Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 3:21 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Agenda item 5 comment From: Sharon Bodon <sharonbodonca@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 1:58 PM To: Keith Blackburn <keith.blackburn@carlsbadca.gov>; Manager Internet Email <manager@carlsbadca.gov>; Priya Bhat-Patel <priya.bhat-patel@carlsbadca.gov>; Teresa Acosta <Teresa.Acosta@carlsbadca.gov>; Melanie Burkholder <melanie.burkholder@carlsbadca.gov>; Kevin Shin <kevin.shin@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Agenda item 5 comment To Carlsbad Mayor and City Council, As a Carlsbad resident I have appreciated the Carlsbad Police Department's commitment to de- escalation and fostering our community's trust. To preserve this trust, I urge the Council to codify and publish clear protections for all residents regardless of their immigration status. Specifically, I request the City formalizes the following safeguards: •Non-Participation: Officially reaffirm that City staff and CPD will not participate in immigration raids or civil enforcement. •Judicial Warrant Standard: Prohibit detentions or access to non-public areas based on ICE administrative warrants; require a judge-signed judicial warrant. •Resource Protection: Ensure no City resources or data are used to assist ICE operations, except where strictly required by law. •Facility Protocols: Establish written procedures for City staff to deny ICE access to non-public facilities absent a judicial warrant. .Transparency: Implement regular public reporting on ICE-related requests and compliance with the TRUTH Act. .Early Adoption: Commit to implementing the forthcoming 2026 state model policy. Clear, operational boundaries are essential to ensure all residents feel safe accessing City services and calling for help. I look forward to your response regarding a timeline for implementation of these community safeguards. Sincerely, Sharon Bodon CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date 1-ib/2,49CA CC L-:" CM i•-•"--ACM 1---15CM (3) Adriana Trujillo From: Narima Lopes <nmlopes2@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 5:46 PM To: Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; Teresa Acosta; Melanie Burkholder; Kevin Shin; City Clerk Subject: Public Comment- Agenda #5 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I'm writing to urge the City of Carlsbad to take proactive steps to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of everyone in our community, regardless of immigration status. I appreciate the work the Carlsbad Police do regarding homelessness. I would like the Council to codify and publish that Carlsbad Police officers do not enforce federal immigration law, do not participate in immigration raids, and are not involved in immigration-focused operations, that they serve all community members without regard to immigration status, and that they would avoid immigration status inquiries except as allowed by law. I respectfully request that the Council prioritize these safeguards and provide a timeline for implementation. Thank you for your leadership and for protecting the rights of those who live in Carlsbad. Sincerely, Narima Lopes (District 3, Carlsbad) CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Nikki Facidick <nfaddick@gmail.com› Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 7:43 AM To: Council Internet Email; Keith Blackburn; City Clerk Subject: Request for Carlsbad to Adopt San Diego—Style Immigrant Rights and Due Process Protections Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, I am writing to respectfully urge the City of Carlsbad to adopt the same community safety and due process measures recently implemented by the City of San Diego, including the regional model ordinance designed to protect residents' constitutional rights and clarify limits on local involvement in federal immigration enforcement. San Diego's approach—grounded in California law, including the California Values Act (SB 54)—demonstrates that cities can prioritize public safety, due process, and community trust while remaining fully compliant with federal law. These measures do not interfere with federal authority. Rather, they ensure that local resources are not used for immigration enforcement and that residents' personal information and access to city facilities are protected unless federal agents present a valid judicial warrant. Specifically, I encourage the City of Carlsbad to consider adopting policies that: - Require a judicial warrant before federal immigration agents may access non-public areas of city property - Prohibit the sharing of residents' personal or immigration-related information without a warrant - Limit participation of local law enforcement in immigration enforcement activities - Extend these standards to city contractors and organizations receiving city funding - Promote "Know Your Rights" education so residents understand their constitutional protections San Diego's model ordinance provides a thoughtful and practical framework that Carlsbad could adopt or adapt to reflect our city's values. These protections help ensure that all residents—regardless of immigration status—feel safe accessing city services, reporting crimes, and participating in civic life, which ultimately benefits the entire community. Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate your service to our community and your commitment to policies that promote safety, trust, and fairness for all who call Carlsbad home. Sincerely, Nikki Faddick Carlsbad, CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Adriana Trujillo From: kelly.leberthonl 2@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:39 AM To: City Clerk Subject: Feb 3, Agenda 5 Support Carlsbad PD Carlsbad law enforcement officers deserve to have the full support of the city council and the community when it comes to doing the jobs they are hired to do - enforce our laws. One only has only to look to Minneapolis to see the chaos that ensues when local law enforcement is not permitted to enforce laws - like people intentionally blocking traffic and intersections: spitting, shoving, hitting law enforcement; throwing rocks, iced water bottles, Molotov cocktails, etc at law enforcement and their vehicles. These are not peaceful protests but intentional mayhem designed to create an environment that leads to violence. Do not permit Carlsbad to become a lawless city because that will ultimately mean violence and mayhem. Keep Carlsbad Safe. No Chaos in Carlsbad! Support Carlsbad Police! Thank you for your attention to this matter, Kelly Le Berthon 1 . CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safel 1 All Receive - Agenda Item # 5- For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date 2/3 /2(aCA 1-""—CC CM ACM 1----DCM (3) Adriana Trujillo From: Vanessa Forsythe <vforsythe13@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:05 AM To: City Clerk; Kevin Shin; Priya Bhat-Patel; Keith Blackburn; Melanie Burkholder; Teresa Acosta; Geoff Patnoe Subject: Public Comment Agenda item #5 Update on Federal Activities in City of Carlsbad Dear Mayor, Mayor ProTem, City Council Members and City Officials Unfortunately I am unable to attend this evening's City Council Meeting. I appreciate that the Carlsbad City Police Chief will be sharing her knowledge of what federal activities have occurred in our community. I believe that our city civil servants including our police officers and fire service personnel demonstrate a commitment to performing their duties in the interest of doing what is best for the community. My understanding is that they are properly vetted and take a pledge to uphold the constitution that includes our civil rights.Our community is composed of both citizens and non-citizens and most of our constitutional rights, including due process, equal protection and rights in court apply to all. My concern is that federal ICE agents' actions in our community and other communities like Minneapolis are not respecting individual rights guaranteed by the constitution. These are uncertain times for our democracy where fear overwhelms and routine life is disrupted. As a community we need to hear from you our leaders that you will uphold our constitutional rights and the safety of all people in our community and not work with federal agents beyond legal requirements. As a professional nurse, though retired I still maintain my license, and I know that when someone calls out "help" or appears in distress a nurse's response is to come to their aid. Alex Pretti was killed when he attempted to aid a distressed woman who had been pushed to the ground by federal ICE agents. A. Duran, a fellow member of California Nurses for Environmental Health and Justice, wrote this in response to the murder of Alex Pretti and the violence in Minneapolis," It is the duty of nurses to care for all people, regardless of background, race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status or political affiliation. We demand that this ethic of compassionate, indiscriminate care be the foundation of the government and institutions meant to serve and protect US,,, As our Carlsbad elected officials and city leaders I ask for a formal resolution stating outright that we stand with the people of Minneapolis who are under siege by ICE and that all residents here in Carlsbad will receive equal protections under the law regardless of their status as a citizen. We need a stated city policy or at the least a resolution indicating that its employees will not cooperate with federal authorities in sharing nonpublic personal information of all Carlsbad residents.A statement should be included directing staff how to respond when ICE is at a public facility clarifying that a judge-signed warrant is required for entry to a non-public space. The policy should confirm that City resources will not be used to support ICE operations—directly or indirectly (for example: traffic or perimeter support, standby presence, intelligence sharing, facility access)—except where required by law or needed to address an immediate threat to life or safety. For the sake of transparency and accountability, police and other involved local officials should publicly report known ICE activities at regular intervals. The policy should Include a statement that our elected officials and civil servants will respect and protect the rights of our community members to speak out and gather peacefully to protest federal actions. Regarding that piece referenced above mentioning the ethic of compassionate and indiscriminate care - I call out to my neighbors to respect the dignity of all people living in Carlsbad. We know many families in our neighborhoods have had family members abducted by ICE - losing those they loved, without financial support, afraid to leave their home to go to work or school given the uncertainty of what will happen next. Available resources and civil rights need to be posted on our website and in public places in multiple languages. We are one community, It is not others experiencing this siege and violation of rights together we must respond in solidarity as a community - speaking out and doing what we can to help each other. I appreciate that you as our elected officials will take action and continue to do what is best for our entire community. Vanessa Vanessa Forsythe RN MSN CPC Co-Chair Mission & Stewardship Committee California Nurses for Environmental Health & Justice CleanEarth4Kids League of Women Voters North County San Diego "To refuse to participate in the shaping of our future is to give it up. Do not be misled into passivity either by false security (they don't mean me) or by despair (there's nothing we can (1o).- - Audre tor& CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Katrina Waidelich <katrinawaidelich@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:34 AM To: City Clerk; Keith Blackburn; Priya Bhat-Patel; Council Internet Email; Melanie Burkholder; Kevin Shin; Teresa Acosta Subject: Agenda Item #5: CPD Update Dear Mayor Blackburn and Members of the Carlsbad City Council, I am writing to share my concerns regarding the presence of federal immigration authorities in Carlsbad. Although I serve as a Library Board Trustee, I want to be clear that I am not speaking on behalf of the Board; I am speaking solely as a Carlsbad resident and as a mother. I would first like to thank the Carlsbad Police Department for its ongoing commitment to building trust within our community and for its dedication to serving the needs of Carlsbad residents. That trust matters deeply, especially to families like mine. When my husband and I chose to make Carlsbad our home, we intentionally settled in the Calavera neighborhood because of its proximity to local schools. We imagined our children walking to school with friends, greeting neighbors, petting dogs along the way, and feeling a genuine sense of belonging in their community. For years, that vision has been our reality — and it is one of the reasons we love living here. But recently, that sense of safety has begun to feel uncertain. I am increasingly concerned that school zones — both public and private — could become locations for immigration enforcement activity. Two brothers were detained less than half a mile from my children's school, across the street from a daycare center. In January, another individual was taken near Pine Community Center, just a few blocks from both a Montessori school and Jefferson Elementary. Many families only learned about these incidents after the fact. There was no proactive communication from the city to help families so they could make decisions about the safety of their children on the way to school. Carlsbad does not provide a bus system for most students, which means many of our children walk through these neighborhoods every day— sometimes with younger siblings, sometimes without adults. Children should not have to witness masked individuals carrying military-style weapons on their way to school. They should not see someone crying while being forced into a vehicle on their walk home. Yet these are the scenarios I now find myself preparing my children to encounter. And I find myself asking difficult questions; What should I tell them to do? Should they call the police? Seek help from a neighbor? Hide in the bushes? Keep walking with their eyes averted? Most importantly — can I still promise them that their walk to school is safe? I want my children to trust law enforcement. As a public school teacher, I work alongside officers who help foster positive school environments, and I am grateful for the relationships they build with our students and school community. Trust is the cornerstone of that work, and we must preserve community trust in local law enforcement at all costs. I respectfully ask the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Department to continue prioritizing transparency and communication with families and residents. •When incidents occur near places where children gather, timely information helps parents respond thoughtfully rather than react in fear or let rumors spread. •Commit to instructing city employees to only allow federal immigration authorities to enter a city building after confirming a valid judicial warrant, reviewed by a representative of the Carlsbad Police Department. Visible reassurance from local leadership goes a long way toward preserving the sense of safety that makes Carlsbad such a special place to raise a family. Please continue the work of strengthening trust with the children and families of this community. Best, Katrina Waidelich Icatrinawaidelich0gmail.com 1CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.' 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Council Internet Email Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 11:40 AM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Agenda Item #5 From: Jolene Vanyo 4_z.,)lenevanyo@yahoo.corn> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 11:22 AM To: Council Internet Email <council@carlsbadca.goy> Cc: Board of Trustees <boardoftrustees@carisbadusd.net> Subject: Agenda Item #5 Dear Councilmembers and Trustees: I wish to state my full support for law enforcement — local, state, and federal — and their efforts to keep us safe here in Carlsbad. Regarding Agenda Item #5 for today's council meeting, please reflect on the following: The refusal to distinguish between legal and illegal immigration is one of the most destructive and divisive acts of deliberate rhetorical obfuscation. Legal immigration is governed by law, consent, process, and reciprocity. It reflects a social contract: our government sets rules, applicants comply with them, and admission follows. Illegal immigration, by definition, bypasses that framework. Treating objections to the latter as hostility to the former is intellectually dishonest and morally manipulative. This conflation weaponizes empathy while silencing legitimate concerns about sovereignty, fairness, resource allocation, and the rule of law. It reframes enforcement as cruelty, compliance as bigotry, and borders as prejudice — thereby making any rational policy discussion impossible. Once the distinction is erased, critics are no longer debating policy; they are defending themselves against moral accusations, made by people who are being led to believe that these laws, and those tasked to enforce them, are immoral. We are watching as many city councils in California are evading responsibility by turning a policy failure (the failure in years past to enforce federal immigration laws) into a moral drama, and are caving to pressure from "Abolish ICE" and "Abolish Police" movements that are capitalizing on recent tragedies in Minneapolis to push their agenda. These are tragedies which could have very well been avoided if local law enforcement had been permitted to respond appropriately to the chaos caused by protest agitators and individuals who intentionally set out to impede and obstruct federal law enforcement. Please do not let Carlsbad push more unnecessary fear into the community by feeding into the false and dangerous narrative that enforcing federal law is now immoral, and do not let our community descend into chaos by obstructing local police from their duty to preserve law and order. Our police should provide for the protection and safety of ALL — community members, as well as law enforcement officers. ALL lives matter. Respectfully, Jolene Vanyo Carlsbad CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Adriana Trujillo From: Curtis Wilbur <lizardite@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:14 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Additional steps to protect residents and visitors to Carlsbad Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I would be one of the first to say that we are living in exceptional times. Having seen the lawlessness exhibited by ICE and DHS personnel in their various "anti-immigrant" exercises, I am particularly concerned with how municipal law enforcement deals with these people. I'm sure I speak for most Carlsbad residents when I say that if armed and masked teams of ruffians show up at my neighbor's door in the middle of the night, I can count on our police to show up if I call 911. And if I happen to be on the street exercising my constitutional rights of speaking out and observing, our police force will be there to protect us from the harassment, random arrests, tear gas, pepper balls or even bullets that ICE is so fond of employing. I recognize that if these masked marauders show up here in large numbers, it's going to be a challenge to keep the peace. But please do your best to be here for us. Thank you for your service to the community. Curtis Wilbur 6664 Towhee Lane Carlsbad 760-607-7459 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Adriana Trujillo Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:25 PM To: Adriana Trujillo Subject: FW: Asking all Council Members for Continued support of the Carlsbad Police and K-9 Units From: Susan Clifford <sarcliffordPgmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:25 PM To: Council Internet Email <council@carlsbadca.goy> Subject: Asking all Council Members for Continued support of the Carlsbad Police and K-9 Units Dear Council Members. We are asking all members of The Carlsbad City Council to support our Carlsbad Police Department Police and K-9 Units. We have lived in Carlsbad almost 8 years. One of the great features of this City is the low crime. This low crime is due to a Police presence of patrol cruisers and quick response of our Police for emergencies including car accidents, robberies, vandalism, drugs, homelessness, deaths, or any emergency and non-emergencies, etc. We have called Police twice in 8 years. Once for vandalism at our home. The other time was a homeless encounter that threatened harm to myself. There has recently been a residential robbery in our neighborhood that the police responded to also. I implore all City of Carlsbad Council members to keep this City and residents Safe by continuing to have Police Officers and K-9 Units employed in the City of Carlsbad. Public Safety of residents is a duty of any City in America. Please continue to support our Police Department, Police Officers, and K-9 Units. Thank you. Sincerely Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Clifford 7027 Cinnamon Teal St, Carlsbad, CA 92011. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Diana A <dra805@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:31 PM To: City Clerk Subject: AGENDA #5 Update on Federal Activities in the City of Carlsbad Good afternoon, I want to express my appreciation for the Carlsbad Police Department and their commitment to actively engaging with our community. would like clarification on how information is shared with ARKS and the use of license plate readers in this context. Ensuring that public spaces, like our library, remain safe for all community members is vital; everyone deserves to feel welcomed and secure in these environments. My concerns also extend to the protection of our constitutional rights. Given the actions of ICE in other cities, which have often resulted in rights violations (and killings), 1 would like to understand how Carlsbad PI) would respond to situations where our constitutional rights may be compromised. Moreover, I am eager to know about the budget allocation towards assisting federal agencies with immigration work and how this impacts our 911 dispatchers, particularly in relation to call volume and funding connected to ICE incidents. As an engaged community member, I'd like to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our city. The presence of ICE fosters fear and distrust among community members which I hope we can address collaboratively. Best regards, Diana Aguirre Citizens Academy Graduate D3 resident F ...., CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content isl safe.' 1 Adriana Tru'illo From: Council Internet Email Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:22 PM To: City Clerk Subject: FW: Agenda ken 5 From: Peggy <peggybartley45@proton.me> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:19 PM To: Council Internet Email <council@carlsbadca.gov>; boardoftrustees@carlsbadusd.net Subject: Agenda Iten 5 Dear Councilmembers and Trustees: My husband, Dale Bartley and myself fully support all law enforcement in general and our Carlsbad Police Department (C PD), in particular. Our CPD is professional and completely dedicated to our Carlsbad Community. Parents and Teachers who do not teach children to respect the authority of police officers are failing these children and our community. Respectful and peaceful protest is our Constitutional right; breaking the law and destroying property or the safety of others is not, Chaos as seen in many cities across the USA is a travesty of the values for which our Nation stands. Please do not promote chaos and violence in our beautiful ity of Carlsbad. Respectfully, bale and Margaret Bartley You have made us for yourself, 0 Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you." St. Augustine Sent with Proton Mail secure email. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content A safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Donn Rutkoff <donnrut@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:31 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Item 5 Spare the rod and attack a Federal lawman? A thousand years ago Jewish scholar Moses Maimonides (Rambam) said: to be merciful to the cruel is to be cruet to the merciful. Giving Pretti a free pass for his previous assaults let him run straight to hell. Given how rabid he was on previous assaults, it might have just been a matter of time before his behavior led to this. Same for Goode. Much of the non "tefty kook" world knows "spare the rod and spoil the child". In the U.S.A. we are guaranteed a speedy trial, because justice delayed is justice denied. Letting an accused criminal run free by allowing numerous delays is being merciful to the accused, and can backfire, to put it mildly. In the Pretti case, leniency and mercy led to his own death. He never spent even one night in jai( for disorderly conduct or vandalism. There is nothing merciful in letting the wicked to continue to be wicked. Donn Rutkoff, Man About Wine Cell phone 415-515-0492 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content isi 1 Adriana Trujillo From: D Lech <dilech@yrnail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:58 PM To: Council Internet Email; City Clerk Subject: agenda Item #5 public comment I fully support our dedicated Carlsbad Police Department doing whatever it is they need to lawfully do in order to keep our citizens safe and enforce the law. I would expect the same support for them from our entire City Council. This would include cooperating with federal authorities to assist in the removal of illegal alien criminals from our country. By abiding with sanctuary city policies, we create a safe- haven for criminals from all over the world and from other states, which only contributes to more chaos, division, and lawlessness as we have seen in other cities. Deportation of illegal alien criminals was former President Obama's policy when he was president for 8 years, and there were no protests. Why is it not OK with our new administration? Please do not allow anti-police extremists to politicize our police department. Regards, D.Lech Carlsbad Homeowner/TaxpayerNoter CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Sent: To: Subject: Tony Bona <tonybonafide@gmail.com> Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:14 PM City Clerk; Sheila Cobian; Geoff Patnoe All Receive -Agenda Item# S- For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Dat~)d/J / UCA v CC ~ CM _ACM v ocM {3) ~ Please include this for tonights Agenda item 5 Correspondence I am submitting this correspondence as a formal administrative complaint concerning a recent public statement made by a sitting member of the Carlsbad City Council on social media. I understand the City does not police or moderate social media content. This complaint is therefore not about platform governance, but about the conduct of an elected official and the use of their public position to issue statements that have material implications for public safety, civic trust, and the integrity of city leadership. The statement in question makes serious and inflammatory allegations, including claims of "lawlessness," violence, and coordinated cover-ups by federal authorities. These assertions are presented without evidence and are framed in an overtly political and provocative manner. Although published on social media, the statement was issued by a sitting council member whose identity, title, and public authority are inseparable from the message and its impact. Of particular concern is the foreseeable effect on public safety and community confidence. Public statements by elected officials that disparage law enforcement and suggest unlawful conduct by government institutions can inflame tensions, foster hostility, and create confusion among residents regarding lawful authority and enforcement. The medium does not diminish the risk. When such messaging comes from a city leader, it carries weight, credibility, and potential consequences that extend beyond personal opinion. While council members retain the right to express personal political views, leveraging the visibility and credibility of elected office-regardless of platform-to advance unsubstantiated and inflammatory narratives crosses a clear boundary. City leadership communications, whether issued formally or informally, should reflect sound judgment, factual accuracy, and an awareness of their impact on public safety and civic cohesion. In this instance, those standards were not met. Accordingly, I respectfully request that the City Manager's office review this matter as an issue of official conduct and judgment, rather than social media moderation, and consider whether the statement aligns with the City of Carlsbad's ethical standards and expectations for elected officials. At minimum, this matter warrants acknowledgment and clarification to mitigate further erosion of public trust. Thank you for your attention to this issue and for your role in upholding the integrity, professionalism, and public safety obligations of Carlsbad's city governance. Sincerely, Anthony Bona 1 Acosta for Council 2024's Post Acosta for Council 2024 is in Carlsbad. 2.h . ~~ T r I AC I "I \ STA l ~Rl S!IIID CITY COUN(ll I'm both outraged and heartbroken by the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawlessness, violence and coverups from this federal administration have to stop and there must be consequences. At the city level, I have been working to keep Carlsbad safe. In December, I made a motion to have our Carlsbad Police Chief give a public update on ICE enforcement in Carlsbad, which will take place February 3rd. I made a motion to have the city support state legislation to curtail e>etreme face coverings by law enforcement. There is more to come. I will continue to support safety, protest injustice and protect our rights. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless 2 X Adriana Trujillo From: Sent: To: Subject: Kim Piker <kim.piker@gmail.com> Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:11 PM City Clerk February 3rd City Coucil Meeting -Agenda #5 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I'm writing to urge the City of Carlsbad to take proactive steps to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of everyone in our community, regardless of immigration status. I appreciate the work the Carlsbad Police do regarding homelessness. I would like the Council to codify and publish that Carlsbad Police officers do not enforce federal immigration law, do not participate in immigration raids, and are not involved in immigration-focused operations, that they serve all community members without regard to immigration status, and that they would avoid immigration status inquiries except as allowed by law. I respectfully request that the Council prioritize these safeguards and provide a timeline for implementation. Thank you for your leadership and for protecting the rights of those who live in Carlsbad. Sincerely, Kim Piker Neighboring City of Encinitas resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 Adriana Trujillo From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:37 PM City Clerk Subject: Attachments: FW: Letter Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement CEA Letter -Federal lmmigration.pdf From: Scott Davison <scott@opencusd.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:00 PM To: Council Internet Email <council@carlsbadca.gov>; boardoftrustees@carlsbadusd.net Subject: Letter Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement Dear Mayor Blackburn, Councilmembers and CUSD Trustees, Please find attached a letter from CEA regarding Item 5 of the Council Agenda this evening. Best regards, SCott Scott Davison Executive Director, Carlsbad Education Alliance scott@opencusd.org I (619) 905-7181 www.opencusd.org lnstagram: @cbadedalliance I Facebook: Educate Carlsbad IX: @CbadEdAlliance CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 February 3, 2026 City of Carlsbad Attn: City Council 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 Via E-Mail: council@carls bade a. gov boardoftrustees(a)carlsbadca.gov RE: Concerns Over Anti-Police Extremism Dear Mayor Blackburn, Councilmembers and Carlsbad Unified Trustees: I.S& It is concerning to once again see anti-police extremists bring their latest campaign against law enforcement to the City Council with the latest cause celebre, "Abolish ICE." As I noted in our previous letter from May 2025 (attached), these are the same few voices in our community who continue to look for ways to normalize their opposition to the mere existence of law enforcement. It is not difficult to understand that the individuals behind the failed "Abolish the Police" movement are once again attempting to gain traction by targeting specific law enforcement agencies which they believe will achieve more buy in. Last year we noted that the Moms Demand Action group (which the City often recognizes through resolutions) is fundamentally opposed to the use of School Resource Officers on our CUSD campuses for the same reason that the "Abolish the Police" movement is opposed to law enforcement as a whole: they believe that "policing as an institution is racist." We urge you to continue to supp01t the Carlsbad Police Depaitment and its eff01ts to enforce all of the laws that keep us safe, including protecting our citizens from anti-police agitators and protecting fellow law enforcement partners in their efforts to enforce our state and federal laws. The vehicle for opposing laws we disagree with is through peaceful protesting and advocating to elected leaders to change those laws. Instead, a few agitators are now attempting to interfere with law enforcement and convince the City Council to have the Carlsbad Police Depaitment stand aside while they do so. This is not the message that the City should send to its citizens and our children. Please continue to keep politics -and particularly these fringe political causes -out of our city and law enforcement activities. Scott Davison Executive Director, Carlsbad Education Alliance Resident, D2 Citizen's Academy Graduate, 2024 scott@opencusd.org I (619) 905-7181 cc: Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees ( boardofirustees(a)carlsbadusd. net) Carlsbad Education Alliance I www.opencusd.org I info@opencusd.org May 19, 2025 City of Carlsbad Attn: City Council 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 Via E-Mail to council@carlsbadca.gov RE: Concerns over Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation Dear Mayor Blackburn and Councilmembers: I was recently informed of the City Council's discussion of possible changes to City Council Policy No. 99 (Proclamations) after a few complaints were received about the political viewpoints ofrecent recipients. In view of the Council's direction to revise the policy relating to the political activity of the recipients, I want to bring your urgent attention to serious concerns with the "Proclamation in Recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month" and recipient group, Moms Demand Action, on the agenda for your meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Given the nature of the Proclamation and the group behind it, it would likely run afoul of any upcoming changes to Policy No. 99 and should likely be pulled from the Council Agenda until the policy is revised to reflect the current sentiment of the Council. Initially, I want to share my support for the comment by Stephanie Wells, a Moms Demand Action leader, that "Proclamations should reflect the diversity, contributions and values of our entire city -not serve as a vehicle for political branding." Ironically, the "Proclamation in Recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month" was initiated by the group receiving it, Moms Demand Action, as a "vehicle for political branding." Moms Demand Action is a highly politicized anti-police extremist organization funded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg's powerful Super PAC, the "Everytown for Gun Safety Fund." Moms Demand Action solicits donations for the Everytown for Gun Safety Fund PAC on its website1 and endorses (and funds) candidates for political office2 (including current Carlsbad council members and school board trustees). Moms Demand Action is known for extremist positions, such as advocating for the removal of School Resource Officers, 3 blaming police for gun violence against African Americans ( due to "systemic racism, white supremacy, America's gun culture and the militarization ofpolice"),4 and supporting California legislation to limit a homeowner's right to self-defense, 5 a bill so controversial it was pulled by the author.6 Politically, Michael Bloomberg spent $45,000,000 through the Everytown Fund to elect Democrat candidates in 2024 7 and recently announced another $10,000,000 to elect Democrat attorney generals. 8 1 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mda-web 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/DIRuaCzpOjv/ 3 https://everytownresearch.org/report/how-to-stop-shootings-and-gun-violence-in-schools/ 4 https://everytownresearch.org/repmi/gun-violence-and-the-police/ 5 https://www.everytown.org/press/california-moms-demand-action-and-student-demand-action-volunteers- commend-introduction-of-legislation-aimed-at-preventing-armed-extremism-and-vigilante-violence/ 6 https :/ /www .abc 10 .com/article/news/po Ii tics/ california-self-defense-bi 11-pulled-due-misleading-information/ 10 3- 078c5b64-f8c8-4cad-9f55-4133 l 0a8cd3c 7 https ://www.washingtonpost.com/po litics/2024/07 /31 /bloom berg-everytown-gun-safety-election/ 8 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/us/politics/michael-bloomberg-everytown-trump-democrats.html Carlsbad Education Alliance I www.opencusd.org I info@opencusd.org Proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Month May 19, 2025 Page 2 of2 The National Gun Violence Awareness Month campaign is an Everytown initiative under the "Wear Orange" campaign9 and is a membership and fundraising10 opp01iunity for Everytown. Hostility to police and law enforcement is a growing trend in Carlsbad that the Council and the CUSD Board of Trustees urgently need to address. Recently, the Principal of Carlsbad High School forced a guest speaker to remove his vehicle from the parking lot simply because it resembled a Border Patrol vehicle. Why? The Border Patrol is a federal agency which protects Carlsbad from dangerous incursions on our beaches and keeps dangerous drugs like fentanyl from coming across our border and poisoning our children. Even US Representative Mike Levin recently announced a $60M plan to expand the presence of the Border Patrol along Carlsbad beaches. 11 A high-level administrator demonstrating this type of hostility toward law enforcement is a black mark on our city and our schools. This Wednesday, the Carlsbad Unified Board of Trustees will be discussing a proposed course on Ethnic Studies, a subject known to fault policing as a tool used by white supremacists against marginalized communities. Last year's Ethnic Studies class at Carlsbad High School included a lesson labeling the police as a "Repressive State Apparatus" used by the "Dominant Culture" to oppress minorities. At some point, Ethnic Studies will be required for every graduate. Unsurprisingly, Ethnic Studies is being supported by the same groups and individuals sponsoring the Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation. It is unfortunate that the Council is continuing a pattern of capitulating to a few loud voices who are unable to tolerate people with different views (while unironically demanding "diversity"). This behavior sets a bad example for our students, who are in desperate need of role models that encourage civil discourse and respect others with different views. If we truly want Proclamations to reflect the diversity of our city, providing them to groups with conservative values should be just as acceptable as providing them to groups with liberal values, and just as acceptable as providing them to groups who are pro-law enforcement and those who are anti-law enforcement. However, if the Council is inclined to prohibit individuals or groups from being recognized simply because of their viewpoints, withdrawing tomorrow's political branding by an anti-police group seems like a good place to start. Scott Davison Executive Director, Carlsbad Education Alliance Resident, D2 Citizen's Academy Graduate, 2024 scott@opencusd.org I (619) 905-7181 cc: Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees (boardo(lrustees(ci),carlsbadusd.net) Rick Schmitt, Interim Superintendent (rschmitt(a),carlsbadusd.net) Julie Redfield, Principal, Carlsbad High School (iredfield(a),carlsbadusd.net) 9 https://everytownsupportfund.org/initiatives/ 10 https://store.everytown.org/collections/wear-orange 11 https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-calls-for-60-million-in-federal-funding-to-prevent- future-boat-smuggling-incidents Adriana Trujillo From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: marcella wilbur <mgwilbur@yahoo.com> Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:35 PM City Clerk Marcella Wilbur Comments on Agenda Item 5 Agenda item #5 UPDATE ON FEDERAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD -February 3 Meeting Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I want to extend my gratitude to you and the City of Carlsbad Police Department for ensuring our Carlsbad community always feels safe and welcoming to all people. I very much appreciate the effort you put in to be responsive to the needs of the people in this community. I am sure you intend to continue to do that even in these very trying times. My main concern is the OHS representatives who are claiming to be ICE have become a gang of unlawful delinquents who come into communities to terrorize, kidnap and harm the citizens of the community. I am looking to the Carlsbad City Council and the Carlsbad Police Department to protect the peaceful citizens of the community and their rights from any confrontations from these OHS agents. I am also looking to you to hold anyone who breaks California law to be held accountable. Thank you very much for your service to Carlsbad. Sincerely, Marcella Wilbur 6664 Towhee Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless ou recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 From:Council Internet Email To:City Clerk Subject:FW: Concern about Immigration Enforcement Activity in Our Community Date:Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:46:59 PM Agenda item 5 From: Valencia Porter <drvporter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:46 PM To: Council Internet Email <council@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Concern about Immigration Enforcement Activity in Our Community Hello, I am a resident and homeowner in Carlsbad for the last 24 years as well as a Carlsbad business owner. I am concerned about immigration enforcement activity in our community under this current administration. Not only has there been a lack of due process, but targeting children and families as they are going to and from school has created chaos, danger and trauma to not only those families but the community-at- large. I am urging Carlsbad City staff to collaborate with the school district and Carlsbad Police to ensure that children will not be exposed to violent and traumatizing interactions with federal law enforcement particularly: while going to and from shool in city facilities and programs (recreation centers, libraries, summer camps) Keep Carlsbad residents safe! Thank you for your consideration, Valencia Porter CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. • • Update on Federal Activities in the City of Carlsbad Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police Jennifer True, Senior Assistant City Attorney February 3, 2026 2 TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Legal Landscape •Police Department Policy •Interactions with Federal Agencies •Communication with Federal Agencies •Investigations involving Federal Agencies •Police Department’s Role •Questions ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES 3 LEGAL LANDSCAPE ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES •The California Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act (Gov. Code, §§ 7282 and 7282.5) •The California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act (Gov. Code, §§ 7283. 7283.1, and 7823.2) •The California Values Act (SB 54) (Gov. Code, §§ 7284, 7284.2, 7284.4, 7284.6, 7284.10, and 7284.12) 4 The California Values Act (SB 54)ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES Pursuant to SB 54, the Police Department DOES NOT: •Use local law enforcement resources or personnel for federal civil immigration enforcement •Inquire into immigration status or honor immigration detainers •Share nonpublic personal information with immigration authorities •Conduct arrests based solely on civil immigration warrants •Transfer persons to immigration authorities without judicial authorization •Deputize or place officers under federal supervision for immigration enforcement •Use immigration authorities as interpreters •Provide dedicated space or detention facilities for federal immigration custody 5 LEGAL LANDSCAPE ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES •The Immigrant Worker Protection Act (Gov. Code, §§ 90.2, 7285.1, 7285.2) •Gov Code, Section 12532.5 (SB 580) 6 POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES •Policy 428 and compliance with Senate Bill 54 •Protocol for ICE Administrative Warrants •Protocol for Federal Criminal Arrest Warrants 7 ACTIVITY ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES Interactions with Federal Agencies Communication with Federal Agencies Investigations involving Federal Agencies 8 POLICE DEPARTMENT ROLE IF CALLED TO THE SCENE •Keep the peace by ensuring safety for all •Enforce the law •1st Amendment protections ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES 9 ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES QUESTIONS?