HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-09; 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 Departmental and City Manager Reports Item No.
16.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Shin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 24, 2026
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 14, 2026
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 28, 2026
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of Pride Month
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel presented the proclamation to Sarah Hunter who said a few words.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Carlsbad Village Association Executive Director Christine Davis announced upcoming summer
events that will take place in the Village.
Preserve Calavera Representative Diane Nygaard requested that the City Council ask that the
upcoming California Coastal Commission hearing regarding Ponto take place in San Diego in
October rather than in Ventura in July.
Fred Briggs spoke regarding the Growth Management Citizens Committee Report and requested
the California Coastal Commission hearing be delayed to October.
Lance Schulte requested that the City Council ask that the upcoming California Coastal
Commission hearing regarding Ponto take place in San Diego in October.
June 9, 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 10. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT
NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-099 initiating the
proceedings, approving the preliminary engineer’s report for fiscal year 2026-27 and setting
a public hearing for July 21, 2026, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting
and Landscaping District No. 1 for fiscal year 2026-27. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder,
Administrative Services)
2. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT
NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-100 initiating the
proceedings, approving the preliminary engineer’s report for fiscal year 2026-27 and setting
a public hearing for July 21, 2026, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting
and Landscaping District No. 2 for fiscal year 2026-27. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder,
Administrative Services)
3. ANNUAL LEVY OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT BENEFIT AREA NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-
101 authorizing the annual levy of benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel
Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1 for fiscal year 2026-27. (Staff contact: Katie
Schroeder, Administrative Services)
4. CALLING THE NOV. 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – 1) Adoption of Resolution No.
2026-102 calling for and giving notice of the general municipal election to be held on Tuesday,
Nov. 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Council Member District 1, City Council
Member District 3, City Treasurer and City Clerk for four year terms ending in 2030; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-103 requesting that the San Diego County Board of
Supervisors consolidate the city’s general municipal election with the statewide general
election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026; and
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-104 approving regulations for candidates for elective
office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the general municipal
election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Staff contact: Morgen
Fry, City Clerk and Faviola Medina, City Manager)
5. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT TO EXPAND SUBSTANCE USE EDUCATION AND
OUTREACH SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
USING NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-105
authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the professional services
agreement with Interfaith Community Services to provide expanded substance use outreach
and education services for an amount not to exceed $214,788 for fiscal year 2026-27. (Staff
contact: Chris Shilling, Community Services and Malcolm Warfield, Police)
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6. TERMINATING SEWER EASEMENTS AT LAUREL TREE APARTMENTS – Adoption of Resolution
No. 2026-106 approving quitclaims of a sewer easement over Lot “G” of Rancho Agua
Hedionda, Map No. 823 and a portion of a sewer easement over Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15661,
located at Laurel Tree Lane, to Maac Laurel Tree LP. (Staff contact: Nichole Fine, Community
Services)
7. AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE CHESTNUT APARTMENTS TO A SUBSIDIARY OF KINGDOM
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A CARRYBACK LOAN AND AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL HOUSING
TRUST FUND LOAN NOT TO EXCEED $850,000 FOR DEVELOPMENT COSTS – 1) Adoption of a
Resolution No. 2026-107 authorizing the City Manager to execute all required documents
necessary to complete the sale and property transfer of 945 Chestnut Avenue to The Chestnut
Apartments, LP, through a carryback loan for the appraised value; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-108 approving a loan to The Chestnut Apartments, LP,
from the Housing Trust Fund in an amount not to exceed $850,000 for gap financing toward
development costs of The Chestnut Apartments. (Staff contact: Nicole Piano-Jones,
Community Services)
8. CHESTNUT UNDERPASS PUBLIC ART PROJECT FINAL DESIGN CONCEPT, CIP NO. 6098
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-109 approving the final public art design concept by
Greenmeme for the Chestnut Underpass Public Art Project, Capital Improvement Project No.
6098. (Staff contact: Craddock Stopes, Community Services)
9. TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY CONDITION IN THE NORTH
BATIQUITOS INTERCEPTOR SEWER IN THE PONTO AREA, CIP PROJECT NOS. 5503 AND
5503-27 – Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-110 terminating the declaration of a local
emergency condition in the North Batiquitos Interceptor Sewer in the Ponto area and
determining there is no need to continue the emergency procurement action. (Staff contact:
Amanda Flesse, Public Works)
10. AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH STEELWAVE LLC, STEERPOINT CAPITAL AND
CARLSBAD 2525 LLC FOR THE FUTURE USE OF THE CITY’S PARKING LOT PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT THE SHOPPES – Adoption of Resolution 2026-111 identifying the city’s project team and
future negotiating agents responsible for negotiating the sale or lease of the city-owned
parking lot properties located at The Shoppes at Carlsbad with representatives of SteelWave
LLC, Steerpoint Capital and Carlsbad 2525 LLC. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Community
Services)
Gary Nessim suggested that affordable housing be developed at the Shoppes of Carlsbad.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS:
11. DISTRICT 2 APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION – Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Environmental
Sustainability Commission. (Staff contact: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
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Nomination by Council Member Shin to adopt Resolution No. 2026-112 appointing Carolyn
Alkire to the Environmental Sustainability Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
12. AMENDMENTS TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.16 – MASSAGE SERVICES
Introduction of an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.16 Massage
Services. (Staff contact: Alonso DeVelasco, Police and Marissa Kawecki, City Attorney)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance.
Police Lieutenant Alonso DeVelasco 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-516. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-515 AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
1.20 MEETINGS AND CHAPTER 2.15 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – Adoption of Ordinance
No. CS-515 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.20 Meetings and Chapter 2.15
Boards and Commissions. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-515.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-515. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
14. OPTIONS FOR THE TERRAMAR AREA COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT
NO. 6054 - 1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-113 directing the City Manager to proceed
with final design, environmental review and permitting for the Terramar Area Coastal
Improvements Project to include road resurfacing and restriping with no sidewalks on
Carlsbad Boulevard and to consider a potential secondary project for this area after the
Seaside Transaction Agreement is completed; or
2) Adoption of a resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with final design,
environmental review and permitting for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project
to include road resurfacing and restriping and construction of a sidewalk on the west side of
Carlsbad Boulevard. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt either of the resolutions.
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Transportation Director/City Engineer Tom Frank reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Paul Mac Manus expressed his concerns about parking availability and congestion within the
Terramar Area.
Motion by Council Member Shin, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, to adopt Option
1, directing the City Manager to proceed with final design, environmental review and
permitting for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project to include road resurfacing
and restriping with no sidewalks on Carlsbad Boulevard and to consider a potential secondary
project for this area after the Seaside Transaction Agreement is completed.
Council Member Acosta expressed that she could not support an option that offered no
sidewalks. She added that she was supportive of an option that added sidewalks and further
explore options for providing additional parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel expressed that she too could not support the motion as it was not
a compromise and expressed support of an option that provides accessibility to the entire
community.
Motion by Council Member Shin, seconded by Council Member Burkholder, to adopt
Resolution No. 2026-113. Motion carried, 3/2 (Bhat-Patel, Acosta – No).
15. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN PHASE 1 REPORT – 1) Receive a presentation on the Wildfire
Mitigation Plan Phase 1 Report; and
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-114 accepting the Wildfire Mitigation Plan Phase 1 Report
and authorizing the City Manager to initiate Phase 2, including developing a Community
Wildfire Protection Plan, and to include funding for community outreach and for the
conversion of a part-time Fire Prevention Specialist to a full-time Assistant Fire Marshal
position in the FY 2026-27 budget to be considered by the City Council for adoption on June
16, 2026. (Staff contact: Michael Calderwood and Darcy Davidson, Fire)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation and adopt a resolution.
City Manager Geoff Patnoe introduced the item explaining that the report provides a
community-wide wildfire risk analysis that will guide future decision making on how best to
reduce wildfire risk. It identifies a range of mitigation options, including vegetation
management strategies, and outlines the process necessary to meet applicable
environmental compliance requirements as those measures are evaluated and implemented.
He added that with tonight’s report and approval of an action plan, this city will have the
ability to begin enhanced efforts to accomplish both the goals of fire protection and
environmental stewardship.
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Fire Chief Michael Calderwood provided a brief overview of the item. Fire Division Chief Darcy
Davidson, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jennifer True and Senior Program Manger Rosanne
Humphrey 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. 2026-114. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
16. APPOINTMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution appointing
Carlsbad Municipal Water District General Manager Amanda Flesse to the San Diego County
Water Authority Board of Directors; or
2) Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1806
appointing one Board Member to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
for a term ending December 2026, or until a replacement is appointed; or
3) Direct staff to open a recruitment to fill a vacancy on the San Diego County Water Authority
Board of Directors and to place an item on a future agenda to appoint one member to the
Board. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution or provide direction to staff.
Assistant Clerk Morgen Fry and Director of Constituent and Clerk Services Faviola Medina
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Burkholder expressed her preference for appointing Carlsbad Municipal
Water District General Manager Amanda Flesse to the San Diego County Water Authority
Board of Directors as she is a professional in the subject matter and will support Option 1.
Mayor Blackburn expressed he also prefers appointing Carlsbad Municipal Water District
General Manager Amanda Flesse to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
as his first option.
Motion by Council Member Shin, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt CMWD
Resolution No. 1806 appointing Kevin Shin to the San Diego County Water Authority Board
of Directors for a term ending December 2026, or until a replacement is appointed. Motion
carried, 3/2 (Blackburn, Burkholder – No).
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.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Blackburn adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Liana Somepalli, CPMC
Deputy City Clerk
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