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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-16; City Council; Agendas; Joint Session Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Welcome to Your City Council Meeting We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk is also available to answer any questions you have about City Council meeting procedures. How to Watch In Person On TV Online City Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Watch the city’s cable channel Spectrum 24 and AT&T U-verse 99 Watch the livestream at carlsbadca.gov/watch How to Participate If you would like to provide comments to the City Council, please: • Fill out a speaker request form, located in the foyer. Submit the form to the City Clerk before the item begins. When it’s your turn, the City Clerk will call your name and invite you to the podium. • For non-agenda public comment, speakers must confine their remarks to matters within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. • For public comment on agenda items, speakers must confine their remarks to the question or matter under consideration. • Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding officer (usually the Mayor) changes that time. • You may not give your time to another person but can create a group. A group must have four members present and must select a single speaker. All four members must submit a form to the City Clerk before the item begins. Groups are only accepted for items listed on the agenda (not for general public comment at the beginning of the meeting). The group speaker will have 10 minutes unless that time is changed by the presiding officer or the City Council. • If you would like to provide written comments to the City Council, email comments to clerk@carlsbadca.gov. Comments received by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting will be shared with the City Council prior to the meeting and be included as part of the official record. When emailing comments, please identify in the subject line the agenda item to which your comments relate. • 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 Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodation 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. June 16, 2026, 5 p.m. CITY COUNCIL ~Agenda I SpKtrum24 AT&T U-vene 99 - June 16, 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, the Public Financing Authority, the Community Development Commission and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on Public Hearing Item No. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Acosta led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 12, 2026 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 19, 2026 ACTION: Minutes were approved as presented – 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth Day 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. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the County of San Diego for participation in San Diego County’s California Identification System Remote Access Network. (Staff contact: Christie Calderwood, Police) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-115 – 5/0. 2. COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTIONS – Adoption of a resolution accepting a compliance report on the status of all state-mandated annual fire inspections in the City of Carlsbad. (Staff contact: Darcy Davidson, Fire) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-116 – 5/0. June 16, 2026 Page 3 3. AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY FOR USE OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY CONTROLLED BY THE WATER AUTHORITY FOR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK GROUNDBREAKING EVENT AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE SIMILAR AGREEMENTS FOR FUTURE CITY CEREMONIAL EVENTS – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a release and indemnity agreement with the San Diego County Water Authority for use of a portion of the park property controlled by the Water Authority for the Veterans Memorial Park groundbreaking event, and delegating authority to the City Manager to execute similar agreements for future city ceremonial events on property not controlled or owned by the city. (Staff contact: Amy Ventetuolo, Communication & Engagement) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-117 – 5/0. 4. ESTABLISH FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SPECIAL TAXES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 Adoption of a resolution establishing the fiscal year 2026-27 special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 1. (Staff contact: Roxanne Muhlmeister, Administrative Services) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-118 – 5/0. BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 5. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-516 AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.16 MASSAGE SERVICES – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-516 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.16 Massage Services. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk) City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-516. ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. CS-516 – 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET, STRATEGIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND REVISION OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adoption of a resolution adopting the final Operating Budget, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the City of Carlsbad and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and 3) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution adopting the water district’s final Operating Budget, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and 4) Adoption of a Community Development Commission resolution adopting the final Operating Budget of the Carlsbad Housing Authority for FY 2026-27 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and June 16, 2026 Page 4 5) Adoption of a Public Financing Authority Board of Directors resolution adopting the final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of The Crossings at Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and 6) Adoption of a City Council of the City of Carlsbad, acting as the Successor Agency for the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency resolution adopting the final Operating Budget of the Successor Agency and the enforceable debt obligations of the City of Carlsbad’s Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and 7) Adoption of a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriation limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and state law; and 8) Adoption of a resolution adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and 9) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and 10) Adoption of a Community Development Commission resolution adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule; and 11) Adoption of a resolution reducing the city’s Asset Replacement Reserve by $400,000 and increasing the unassigned fund balance in the General Fund by the same amount as of July 1, 2026; and 12) Adoption of a resolution approving the City of Carlsbad’s share of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority; and 13) Adoption of a resolution determining that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Climate Action Plan measures and actions; and 14) Adoption of a resolution adopting a list of projects and authorizing the allocation of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the pavement management and concrete replacement programs for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 15) Adoption of a resolution adopting amendments to City Council Policy No. 95 – Cost Recovery Policy for Fees and Charges for Services; and 16) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution adopting amended City Council Policy No. 95 as the water district’s cost recovery policy; and 17) Adoption of a Community Development Commission resolution adopting amended City Council Policy No. 95 as the Commission’s and the Carlsbad Housing Authority’s cost recovery policy; and 18) Adoption of a resolution approving the appropriation and transfer of $8,000,000 from General Fund reserves in Fiscal Year 2025-26 to the Infrastructure Replacement Fund to fund future projects; and 19) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the appropriation of $294,926 from the General Fund to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and the conversion of one part-time Fire Prevention Specialist position to a full-time Assistant Fire Marshal position to support Phase 2 of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha and Zach Korach, Administrative Services) City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Held the public hearing; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-119 and Adopted Resolution No. 1807; and Adopted Resolution No. 582; and Adopted Resolution No. 104; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-120; and June 16, 2026 Page 5 Adopted Resolution No. 2026-121; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-122; and Adopted Resolution No. 1808; and Adopted Resolution No. 583; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-123; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-124; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-125; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-126; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-127; and Adopted Resolution No. 1809; and Adopted Resolution No. 584; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-128; and Adopted Resolution No. 2026-129 – 5/0. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None. COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of the agenda is for the City Council Members to make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities and requests for future agenda items. City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 01/15/2026) Keith Blackburn Mayor Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate) Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate) Encina Joint Powers JAC Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group (alternate) Priya Bhat-Patel Mayor Pro Tem – District 3 City/School Committee Clean Energy Alliance JPA Economic Development Subcommittee League of California Cities – SD Division (alternate) North County Transit District SANDAG Board of Directors (1st alternate) SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group Melanie Burkholder Council Member – District 1 City Council Legislative Subcommittee Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate) Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate) North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate) Teresa Acosta Council Member – District 4 City Council Legislative Subcommittee City/School Committee League of California Cities – SD Division San Diego County Water Authority June 16, 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 San Diego County Water Authority 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: 5:41 p.m. City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1) 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). 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 June 16, 2026 Page 7 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. More information about City Council meeting procedures can be found in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20.