HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-24; City Council; Minutes; Joint Session
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: The City Council is serving as the Carlsbad
Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 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
Senior Program Manager Majka Penner introduced Friends of Carrilo Ranch, Inc. Board Member
Lin Ball who presented the City Council with the donation and who said a few words.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cynthia Trevino expressed concerns regarding the increased commercial flights at Palomar
Airport causing sleep disruptions and the impacts on her health.
Linda Parisi expressed concerns with the expansion of commercial flights at Palomar Airport
causing sleep disruptions.
Makena Barberree spoke regarding e-bike safety.
Vice President of the Marbrisa Homeowners Association Matt Lahana spoke regarding aircraft
noise impacts and increased flight activity at Palomar Airport.
Cindy Venolia expressed concerns regarding early morning flights causing sleep disruption and
environmental impacts associated with increased flight activity at Palomar Airport.
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding federal policies and their impact on airport operations.
March 24, 2026, 5 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve Consent
Calendar Items Nos. 1 through 7. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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 Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1800 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 City Council Resolution No. 2026-060 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)
2. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PONTO SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP
PROJECT NOS. 5503 AND 5503-17 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-061 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)
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 Resolution No. 2026-062 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)
4. DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH, INC. – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-
063 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)
5. GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2025 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-064 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)
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6. 2026 HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-065 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)
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
Resolution No. 2026-066 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)
Glenn Bernard spoke in opposition to staff’s recommendation citing concerns regarding ballot
drop boxes and election integrity.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS:
8. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION – 1) Adoption of
Resolution No. 2026-067 appointing one member to the Arts Commission; and
2) Adoption Resolution No. 2026-068 appointing one member to the Arts Commission. (Staff
contact: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
Lori Robbins spoke to her qualifications for appointment to the Arts Commission.
Nomination by Mayor Blackburn to adopt Resolution No. 2026-067 appointing Joseph
McClory and Resolution No. 2026-068 appointing Jennifer Salvetti-Kulla to the Arts
Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR FIREWORKS VIOLATIONS
Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-512 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.
Police Lieutenant Mike Ernst and Deputy City Attorney Marissa Kawecki reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-512. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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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.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-511. Motion carried unanimously, 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 Community Development Commission Resolution No. 578 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 Community Development Commission Resolution No. 579 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.
Housing Service Manager Christian Gutierrez reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in
the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Blackburn opened the duly noticed public hearing at 5:45 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Blackburn closed the duly noticed public hearing at
5:45 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Community Development Commission Resolution Nos. 578 and 579. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING AND
PROBLEM-SOLVING (COPPS) TEAM – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-069 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.
Police Chief Christie Calderwood and Assistant Police Chief Reid Shipley reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Resolution No. 2026-069. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of Public Comments
Myles Ericson expressed concerns regarding increased commercial flight activity and inadequate
noise abatement procedures at Palomar Airport.
Anita Arnold spoke regarding aircraft noise impacts from Palomar Airport.
Dom Betro expressed concerns regarding increased air traffic at Palomar Airport.
Nina Luisi expressed concerns with several issues regarding Palomar Airport.
Jessica Ramirez spoke regarding e-bike safety issues in the Bressi Ranch area.
Vicky Syage spoke regarding safety concerns at Palomar Airport.
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.
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. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
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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: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 6:53 p.m. in memory
of Ann Kulchin.
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Adriana Trujillo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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