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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).
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.
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taking actions to prevent and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by holding City Council and other
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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. PLEASE NOTE: AS A RESULT OF THE WAIVERS IN EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, THE
BROWN ACT PERMITS FULL PARTICIPATION BY OFFICIALS IN MEETINGS THROUGH VIDEO OR AUDIO TELECONFERENCE.
Dec. 15, 2020, 3 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the City of Carlsbad City
Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 11.
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Kevin Branca Retirement Proclamation
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC COMMENT: In conformance with the Brown Act and California Executive Order No. N-29-20,
a total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public 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. All other comments will trail until the end of the meeting. In
conformance with the Brown Act, no Council 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.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF OCT. 31, 2020 – Accept and file Report on City Investments
as of Oct. 31, 2020. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services)
ACTION: Council received the report.
2. REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY – Adoption of a resolution approving the city’s
Investment Policy dated Dec. 15, 2020 with one policy revision. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm,
Administrative Services)
ACTION: This item was continued to the regular meeting of Jan. 12, 2021.
3. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORT ON SPECIAL TAXES AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS –
Adoption of a resolution accepting the Annual Financial Information Report on Special Taxes and
Capital Project Funds required by California Government Code Sections 50075.3 and 66006, and
making the findings required by California Government Code Section 66001(d)(1). (Staff contact:
Kim Riboni, Administrative Services)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-235 – 5/0.
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4. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL
WIDENING BETWEEN ARENAL ROAD AND LA COSTA AVENUE PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6051 –
Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Dokken
Engineering for engineering services of the El Camino Real Widening between Arenal Road and La
Costa Avenue, CIP Project No. 6051, in an amount not to exceed $1,399,339. (Staff contact: Emad
Elias, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-236 – 5/0.
5. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – SURFACE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP PROJECT NO. 6608 – Adoption of a resolution approving
plans and specifications and authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the Citywide
Drainage Improvement Program – Surface Drainage Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 6608.
(Staff contact: Scott Lyle, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-237 – 5/0.
6. AGREEMENT WITH O’DAY CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES OF THE DRAINAGE
MASTER PLAN PROJECT BCB – Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a professional
services agreement with O’Day Consultants, Inc. for design of the Drainage Master Plan Project
BCB – Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project as part of the Citywide Drainage
Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 6608 in an amount not to exceed $209,373. (Staff contact:
Daniel Zimny, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-238 – 5/0.
7. APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD WIDENING PROJECT,
CIP PROJECT NOS. 6043 and 6044 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing appropriation of additional
funds in the amount of $195,000 from the Gas Tax Fund for the Palomar Airport Road Widening
Project, CIP Project Nos. 6043 and 6044. (Staff contact: Babaq Taj, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-239 – 5/0.
8. NORTH ZONE TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM PROGRAM AND INTERAGENCY TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the fire chief to
execute the Interagency Technical Rescue Team Memorandum of Understanding. (Staff contact:
Nick Ordille and Kevin Lynds, Fire Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-240 – 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
9. ORDINANCE NO. CS-388 – HOTEL EMPLOYEE RECALL RIGHTS – Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-388
amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 5, with the addition of Chapter 5.70, Hotel Employee
Recall Rights. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-388.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. CS-388 – 4/1 (Hall – No).
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
10. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM – Receive a report on the 2020 Hazard
Reduction Program and potential service enhancement. (Staff contact: Randy Metz, Fire
Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report.
ACTION: Council received the report.
11. PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON UPCOMING
MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEWS – Receive an informational presentation from the San Diego County
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on the upcoming municipal service reviews of the
City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
ACTION: Council received the presentation.
12. FY 2019-20 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT RESULTS – Receive a presentation on the city’s fiscal year
2019-20 annual financial audit results. (Staff contact: Ryan Green, Administrative Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
ACTION: Council received the presentation.
13. CITY COUNCIL INPUT ON 2021 GOAL SETTING PROCESS – Discuss the 2021 goal setting process
and provide direction to staff. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
ACTION: Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff (see minutes for
details).
14. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – Adoption of a resolution
appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn,
City Clerk Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2020-241 appointing Marissa Steketee to serve as a
member on the Parks & Recreation Commission – 5/0.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 4/7/20)
Matt Hall
Mayor
North County Mayors and Managers
City/School Committee
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary)
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate)
San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
Economic Revitalization Subcommittee
Ad-Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee
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Keith Blackburn
Mayor Pro Tem – District 2
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
SANDAG (1st alternate)
North County Transit District (alternate)
Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee
Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member – District 3
SANDAG (2nd alternate)
North County Transit District (primary)
City/School Committee
League of California Cities – SD Division
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors (alternate)
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
Economic Revitalization Subcommittee
Ad-Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee
Cori Schumacher
Council Member – District 1
SANDAG (primary)
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (primary)
Encina Wastewater Authority/JAC Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee
Teresa Acosta
Council Member – District 4
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:
ADJOURNMENT: 5:31 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 760-434-2820 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
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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.
City Council Agenda
The City Council follows a regular order of business that is specified in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The City Council
may only make decisions about topics listed on the agenda.
Presentations
The City Council often recognizes individuals and groups for achievements and contributions to the community. Well-
wishers often fill the chamber during presentations to show their support and perhaps get a photo. If you don’t see an
open seat when you arrive, there will likely be one once the presentations are over.
Consent Items
Consent items are considered routine and may be enacted together by one motion and vote. Any City Council member
may remove or “pull” an item from the “consent calendar” for a separate vote. Members of the public may pull an item
from the consent calendar by requesting to speak about that item. A speaker request form must be submitted to the
clerk prior to the start of the consent portion of the agenda.
Public Comment
Members of the public may speak on any city related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law prohibits the
City Council from taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Comments requiring follow up will be referred to
staff and, if appropriate, considered at a future City Council meeting. Members of the public are also welcome to
provide comments on agenda items during the portions of the meeting when those items are being discussed. In both
cases, a request to speak form must be submitted to the clerk in advance of that portion of the meeting beginning.
Public Hearing
Certain actions by the City Council require a “public hearing,” which is a time within the regular meeting that has been
set aside and noticed according to different rules.
Departmental Reports
This part of the agenda is for items that are not considered routine and do not require a public hearing. These items are
usually presented to the City Council by city staff and can be informational in nature or require action. The staff report
about each item indicates the purpose of the item and whether or not action is requested.
Other Reports
At the end of each meeting, City Council members and the city manager, city attorney and city clerk are given an
opportunity to share information. This usually includes reports about recent meetings, regional issues, and recent or
upcoming meetings and events.
City Council Actions
Resolution
A resolution is an official statement of City Council policy that directs administrative or legal action or embodies a
public City Council statement. A resolution may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. Once adopted, it
remains City Council policy until changed by subsequent City Council resolution.
Ordinance
Ordinances are city laws contained in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Enacting a new city law or changing an existing one
is a two-step process. First, the ordinance is “introduced” by city staff to the City Council. If the City Council votes in
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favor of the introduction, the ordinance will be placed on a subsequent City Council meeting agenda for “adoption.” If
the City Council votes to adopt the ordinance, it will usually go into effect 30 days later.
Motion
A motion is used to propose City Council direction related to an item on the agenda. Any City Council member may
make a motion. A motion must receive a “second” from another City Council member to be eligible for a City Council
vote.