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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-24; 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 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. 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 March 24, 2026, 5 p.m. March 24, 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. 1 and serving as the Community Development Commission for Public Hearing Item No. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Burkholder led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. Donation PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None. 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. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS IN CONTROL INC., DBA ENTERPRISE AUTOMATION FOR SYSTEM INTEGRATOR SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SCADA SYSTEMS, CIP PROJECT NOS. 5542-1, 5542-2 AND 5542-3 – 1) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement with Partners in Control Inc., dba Enterprise Automation, for system integrator services for Phase 1 of the project to replace the water and wastewater supervisory control and data acquisition systems; and 2) Adoption of a City Council resolution authorizing the use of the Sewer Replacement Fund for the city’s portion of Amendment No. 3 to the processional services agreement with Partners in Control Inc., dba Enterprise Automation, for system integrator services for Phase 1 of the project to replace the water and wastewater supervisory control and data acquisition systems. (Staff contact: Kyle James and Stephanie Harrison, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1800; and Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026-060 – 5/0. March 24, 2026 Page 3 2. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PONTO SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NOS. 5503 AND 5503-17 – Adoption of a resolution adopting the plans, specifications and contract documents and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Ponto Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project. (Staff contact: Keri Martinez and Dave Padilla, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-061 – 5/0. 3. PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF VISTA, AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF VISTA/CARLSBAD INTERCEPTOR SEWER REACH VC3 AND THE BUENA VISTA PUMP STATION AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION, CIP PROJECT NOS. 3950 AND 5535 – Adoption of a resolution approving a project agreement with the City of Vista, awarding a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $809,123 for the Preliminary Design of the Vista/Carlsbad Interceptor Sewer Reach VC3 and Buena Vista Pump Station and authorizing an additional appropriation of $336,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 5535. (Staff contact: Sean Diaz and Dave Padilla, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-062 – 5/0. 4. DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH, INC. – Adoption of a resolution accepting a $10,000 donation from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. to the City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department in support of the California History & Art Program at the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. (Staff contact: Majka Penner, Community Services) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-063 – 5/0. 5. GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 Adoption of a resolution accepting the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 and finding that it satisfies state reporting requirements. (Staff contact: Alex Patterson, Community Services) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-064 – 5/0. 6. 2026 HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM – Adoption of a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish and refuse upon private property in the City of Carlsbad as public nuisances under the terms of the city’s Hazard Reduction Program and scheduling a public hearing on the topic for April 14, 2026. (Staff contact: Darcy Davidson, Fire) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-065 – 5/0. 7. DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ALLOWING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO TEMPORARILY PLACE MAIL BALLOT DROP BOXES – Adoption of a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the County of San Diego to temporarily install mail ballot drop boxes at Pine Avenue Community Center Playground, Poinsettia Park and Buena Vista Reservoir Park for the upcoming 2026 primary and general elections and to execute future license agreements with the County of San Diego for the temporary installation of San Diego County Registrar of Voters’ mail ballot drop boxes at city facilities. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Manager) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-066 – 5/0. March 24, 2026 Page 4 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: 8. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Arts Commission; and 2) Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Arts Commission. (Staff contact: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-067 appointing Joseph McClory to the Arts Commission; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-068 appointing Jennifer Salvetti-Kulla to the Arts Commission – 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: 9. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR FIREWORKS VIOLATIONS – Introduction of an ordinance amending Title 8 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.15 Administrative Penalties for Fireworks Violations. (Staff Contact: Mike Ernst, Police and Darcy Davidson, Fire) City Manager’s Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance. ACTION: Introduced Ordinance No. CS-512 – 5/0. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 10. ORDINANCE NO. CS-511 TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRAND AVENUE AND MADISON STREET – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-511 amending Section 10.28.810 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish all-way stop control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-511. ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. CS-511 – 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 11. CARLSBAD HOUSING AGENCY 2026-27 ANNUAL PLAN AND REVISED CARLSBAD HOUSING AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adoption of a Community Development Commission resolution approving the Carlsbad Housing Agency 2026-27 Annual PHA Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 3) Adoption of a Community Development Commission resolution approving and adopting the revised Carlsbad Housing Agency Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Staff contact: Christian Gutierrez, Community Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Held the public hearing; and Adopted CDC Resolution No. 578; and Adopted CDC Resolution No. 579 – 5/0. March 24, 2026 Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 12. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING AND PROBLEM- SOLVING (COPPS) TEAM – Adoption of a resolution establishing a Police Department Community- Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving Team and authorizing six additional full-time employees, $684,350 of additional appropriations to the Police Department from the General Fund’s fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget and reducing the Asset Replacement Reserve in the General Fund by $2,900,000. (Staff contact: Christie Calderwood and Reid Shipley, Police) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-069 – 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. Minute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, directing the City Manager to place an item on a future City Council agenda that would give the City Council an opportunity to learn about any new anti-bullying actions or programs taken by the Carlsbad Unified School District in response to recent events and give the City Council the opportunity to partner with the District to help advance the message that there is no place for bullying in Carlsbad – 5/0. 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) Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 City Council Legislative Subcommittee City/School Committee League of California Cities – SD Division San Diego County Water Authority March 24, 2026 Page 6 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: 6:53 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.