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Home My WebLink About2026-02-03; City Council; Minutes; Regular Session Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m. ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Kalea Shin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Glenn Bernard spoke about a mailer and commented on airport expansion. Mike Borrello spoke on government fraud and corruption, the Claude A. “Bud” Lewis Desalination Plant, and Borrello vs. Carlsbad. Patti K. expressed concerns regarding the lack of consequences to recent interference with law enforcement. Richard Newton spoke on the governmental structure of the State of California. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 through 2. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 1. APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE STATE STREET PARKING LOT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 4090 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-031 authorizing additional appropriation of funding in an amount not to exceed $147,000 for the State Street Parking Lot Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Project. (Staff contact: Si Phan, Public Works) 2. 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 Resolution No. 2026-032 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 storm drain repair work. (Staff contact: David Edwards, Public Works) Feb. 3, 2026, 5 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 39FC8F4E-8011-4095-9F80-B3886C75F1ED Feb. 3, 2026 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 3. ORDINANCE NOS. CS-506 AND CS-507 – 2025 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AMENDMENTS 1) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-506 adopting amendments to Title 21, Zoning 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 2) Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-507 adopting amendments to Title 6, Health and Sanitation, and Title 20, Subdivisions, 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: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance Nos. CS-506 and CS-507. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Ordinance Nos. CS-506 and CS-507. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 4. WORK PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE ARTS COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-033 accepting the fiscal year 2024- 25 work plan report of accomplishments and approving the fiscal year 2025-26 work plan for the Library Board of Trustees; and 2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-034 accepting the fiscal year 2024-25 work plan report of accomplishments and approving the fiscal year 2025-26 work plan for the arts commission. (Staff contact: Suzanne Smithson and Craddock Stropes, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. Deputy Library Director Sheila Crosby and Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Library Board of Trustees Chair Laurel Moran spoke on library actions that were approved and reviewed by the Library Broad of Trustees this year. Docusign Envelope ID: 39FC8F4E-8011-4095-9F80-B3886C75F1ED Feb. 3, 2026 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Arts Commission Chair Barbara Chung spoke in support of the fiscal year 2025-26 work plan for the Arts Commission. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-033 and 2026-034. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. 5. UPDATE ON FEDERAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD – Receive an update on what the Carlsbad Police Department has observed in terms of federal activities within the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Christie Calderwood, Police Department and Jennifer True, City Attorney) City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the update. City Manager Geoff Patnoe introduced the item. Police Chief Christie Calderwood and Senior Assistant City Attorney Jennifer True reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The City Council received the update. Glenn Bernard spoke on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests. Mike Borrello spoke in favor of the city cooperating with federal agents. Mayor Blackburn called for a recess at 6:03 p.m. Mayor Blackburn reconvened the duly noticed meeting at 6:25 p.m. Connie Unger asked City Council and the Carlsbad Police Department (CPD) to protect its’ residents. Farris Khan advocated collaboration between CPD and citizen patrols. Mareka Lodge inquired about automated license plate reader data. Jennifer Lynskey expressed her concerns regarding unlawful immigration tactics. Mary Davis spoke in opposition of sanctuary cities. Jul-Ann Lodge commended Police Chief Christie Calderwood for addressing resident concerns. Misty O’Healy expressed her concerns about automated license plate data sharing and enforcement tactics used by federal agents in Carlsbad. Docusign Envelope ID: 39FC8F4E-8011-4095-9F80-B3886C75F1ED Feb. 3, 2026 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 Kevin Ferguson spoke against methods and tactics employed by federal agents. Kristen Farina expressed her concerns regarding ICE activity in Carlsbad and offered her support to local law enforcement. Tina Zucker expressed her concerns about not being able to trust law enforcement. Diana Aguirre thanked Council Member Acosta and expressed her concerns regarding the presence of ICE in Carlsbad. Chih-Wu Chang advocated to keep ICE out of Carlsbad. Socorro Anderson expressed her concerns regarding immigration and Carlsbad families. Katrina Chambers requested clarification of an incident regarding federal agents seen at the Dove Library. Terry Barron inquired about future actions that could be taken to protect the residents of Carlsbad from ICE. Audrey Critchlow spoke on the importance of trust and asked if the community of Carlsbad can trust CPD. Beth Barnum expressed her support for ICE and local police. Richard Newton spoke on the Unites States Constitution and expressed his support for ICE. Vickey Syage suggested an in-dept follow-up for City Council and CPD to provide additional information to the public. Nicole Stefanko-Fuentes expressed her concerns regarding ICE and the use of Federated Learning of Cohorts. Leah Bose expressed her concerns regarding sharing of CPD resources or facilities with ICE or Department of Homeland Security and requested more transparency regarding license plate data. Michele Ward spoke on the harm caused to Carlsbad families and school communities by federal activities. Sam Ward spoke in support of CPD and advocated for CPD to maintain the safety of the community and residents of Carlsbad. Docusign Envelope ID: 39FC8F4E-8011-4095-9F80-B3886C75F1ED Feb. 3, 2026 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Scott Davison spoke on the importance of cooperation for keeping the community safe. Kai Trueblood Fall spoke on the Kindness Pledge. Cohen La Breche advocated for safety and respect in Carlsbad. Minute Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, directing the City Manager to add the Know Your Rights information and other federal resources information to the city’s website and communicate the highlights of this presentation out far and wide to the public. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Blackburn and the City Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members. ANNOUNCEMENTS: This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 8 a.m. 17th Annual Warrior Spirit 5k Run/Walk and Family Festival Poinsettia Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road Carlsbad, CA 92011 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Geoff Patnoe thanked city staff for their involvement addressing a water main break and sink hole at the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and El Camino Real. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 8:44 p.m. Liana Somepalli, CPMC Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 39FC8F4E-8011-4095-9F80-B3886C75F1ED