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Minutes
April 6, 2021, 3 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Jan. 26, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Feb. 11, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held March 23, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting held March 24, 2021
Council Member Bhat-Patel requested the following amendments to the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting held Jan. 26, 2021. She requested the time limits be written to go to the Municipal Code
subcommittee instead of the Legislative subcommittee and to indicate the reason she left the
meeting early.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes with Council Member Bhat-Patel's amendments. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of National Library Week/Carlsbad Reads Together
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn read the proclamation and said a few words.
Proclamation in Recognition of National Fair Housing Month
Mayor Hall read the proclamation and said a few words.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for the
record:
Shaun Vejar requested further enforcement of dogs at Carlsbad beach areas.
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Emily Johnson requested a Carlsbad robotics day to recognize the importance of robotics and
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers.
Mary Lucid expressed her concern with the lack of acceptance of diversity at the Senior Center.
Tracy Carmichael expressed her concern with the city's economic recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic. She also requested the City Council adopt a resolution in opposition to any new taxes
to offset budget shortfalls and no tax increases to fund any new programs.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 3 and 4. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1.REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF FEB. 28, 2021 — Accepted and filed Report on City
Investments as of Feb. 28, 2021. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm and Laura Rocha,
Administrative Services)
This item was returned to staff.
2.PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON PAJAMA
DRIVE — Adoption of a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a purchase
and sale agreement for the property located on Pajama Drive, in Oceanside, California,
APN 149-070-47-00, commonly known as the Pajama Drive property, with Steve and
Cydne Norris. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate)
3.AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE LEO CARRILLO RANCH ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, CIP NO. 4748 —
Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-071 authorizing execution of an agreement with
Heritage Architecture & Planning, Inc. to provide design services for the Leo Carrillo Ranch
Roof Repair Project, CIP Project No. 4748, in an amount not to exceed $103,300. (Staff
contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works and Mick Calarco Parks & Recreation)
4.AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS AT CANNON ROAD, CIP NO. 6042 — Adoption of Resolution No.
2021-072 approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Kleinfelder, Inc. for engineering services for the El Camino Real Bridge Improvements at
Cannon Road, CIP Project No. 6042, in an amount not to exceed $62,512. (Staff contact:
Brandon Miles, Public Works)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
5.AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.12 REGARDING ELECTIONS,
CHAPTER 1.13 REGARDING ELECTION CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES AND CHAPTER 1.15
REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS — 1) Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-394
amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 1.12 — Elections; and
2) Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-395 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 1,
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Chapter 1.13 — Election Campaign Disclosures; and
3) Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-396 adding Chapter 1.15 — Campaign Contribution
Limits to Title 1 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. (Staff contact: Cindie K. McMahon, City
Attorney Department and Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinances.
Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon and Assistant to the City Manager Sheila Cobian
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Tracy Carmichael requested the City Council create an elections and voter integrity committee
made up of citizens that would review election related items. .
Sherrie Sanders requested that the City Council pause the contribution limits item due to the
recall of Council Member Schumacher. She dlso requested that the City Council create an
elections and voter integrity committee made up of citizens that would review election related
items.
Beryl Lewis expressed her support for the limiting of campaign contributions.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained voluntary contribution limits can be established by an ordinance, but contribution
limits cannot be set on individuals spending their own money.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained the provision First In, First Out (FIFO) prevents candidates from circumventing their
contribution limits.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained contribution limits cannot be set on individuals spending their own personal funds.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained contribution limits cannot be set on independent expenditure committees.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Assistant City Attorney
McMahon explained the Municipal Code subcommittee completed the majority of their
research a year ago and waited to bring their results to the City Council until a five-person
City Council was in place.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-394
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-394. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall — No).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-395
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to introduce
Ordinance No. CS-395. Motion carried, 5/0.
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to amend
Ordinance No. CS-396, Section 1.15.040 — Campaign Contribution, Section A, to allow a
$900.00 district campaign contribution limit, amend Section 1.15.040 — Campaign
Contribution, Section B, to allow a $3,100.00 city-wide campaign contribution limit and
amend Section 1.15.070 — Loans, Section A, to allow a $10,000 personal loan campaign
contribution limit. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall — No).
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to amend
Ordinance No. CS-396, Section 1.15.060 —Transfer of funds between a candidate's controlled
committees, Section A, No. 2, substituting the language of "individual contributors" to "each
specific contributor". Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall — No).
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE — 2021-2029 HOUSING CYCLE — 1) Review and
consider the Housing Commission's and Planning Commission's recommendations to
approve the Housing Element amendments; and
2)Adoption of Resolution 2021-073 approving an addendum to Environmental Impact Report
EIR 13-02 and an amendment to the General Plan GPA 2019-003 to adopt an update of the
Housing Element for the 2021-2029 Housing Cycle as required by the California Government
Code (Case Name: Housing Element Update 2021-2029; Case No: GPA 2019-0003 (PUB2019-
0009)); and
3)Adoption of Resolution 2021-074 implementing updated Housing Element Program 2.2, by
finding the city's residential housing caps contained in the General Plan, Growth
Management Plan (Proposition E), City Council Policy Statement No. 43, and the city's
Municipal Code (Title 21 Chapter 90) are preempted by state law and unenforceable. (Staff
contact: Scott Donnell and Jeff Murphy, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, review and
consider the recommendations, and adopt the resolutions.
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City Attorney Celia Brewer announced that Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn has a potential conflict
of interest with the first segment of this item and will be logging off after the initial staff
report presentation. She added he would return after the discussions of that segment of the
item have finished.
Community Development Director Jeff Murphy, Senior Planner Scott Donnell, Principal
Planner Eric Lardy and Former Chair of the Housing Element Advisory Committee Carolyn
Luna presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk).
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn left the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 5:22 p.m.
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Jackson Tidus Law Corporation Shareholder Michele Staples spoke on behalf of the owner of
the Ponto Property and informed the City Council that there is a new developer for the Ponto
Property to build multifamily housing and general commercial development. She also
requested that the City Council keep the Panto Property as part of the Housing Element Plan.
The following individuals spoke to request that the City Council remove Site 13 as part of the
Housing Element Plan: Mary Davis, John Kuznik, Chris Malek, Charles Lehr, Tracy Pedrazzani,
Sarah Helmy.
Kelly McCormick requested the City Council adopt smoke and vape free multi-unit housing
policies city wide.
Hearing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at
5:52 p.m.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Principal Planner Lardy explained
that the city can submit the Housing Element Plan to the state with Site 13 labeled as low
priority.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Principal Planner Lardy explained
that the city would not need to include additional sites to substitute Site 13 in the current
Housing Element Plan but following the adoption of the Rezone Program, the city could
submit a new inventory to the state with a list of all sites that were rezoned or removed.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Principal Planner Lardy explained that
if Site 13 were to be removed from the Housing Element Plan it would still meet the
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requirements of the state but would reduce the number of buffer which would affect future
adoption of environmental analysis reviews and with Senate Bill 166: Residential Density and
Affordability, an inventory list must be kept of development and inclusionary housing and the
state recommends 15% to 30% of buffer is adopted as part of the Housing Element Plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Principal Planner Lardy explained that
Site 13 could be deemed as low priority by looking at the other sites remaining and coming
up with options for environmental analysis and public outreach and comparing and
contrasting Site 13 versus the other sites.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to remove Site 13 from the
Housing Element Plan. No action, 2/2 (Bhat-Patel, Schumacher — No; Blackburn —Absent);
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, directing
staff to make the Site 13 — Zone 20 cluster a low priority for housing, using it only if necessary
to meet Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements, and look for an acceptable and
suitable alternative site within the same quadrant. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Hall — No;
Blackburn — Absent);
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn returned at 6:11 p.m.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Principal Planner Lardy explained that
the Ponto Property's zoning and designation allow for residential of 120 units and the City
Council can direct staff to remove the Ponto Property from the Housing Element Plan, but it
would not change its zoning and designation allowance of 120 residential units.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Community Development Director
Murphy explained that the Ponto Property's zoning designation allows for residential and
general commercial.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Principal Planner Lardy explained that
any housing units that are constructed within the city are reported on an annual basis as part
of the Housing Element Annual Report and the city receives credit for the units reported.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Community Development Director
Murphy explained that the Ponto Property owners do have a right to develop on their
property and he cannot speak to whether removing it from the Housing Element Plan will
adversely impact the value of the property. He also added that if the Ponto Property is
removed from the Housing Element Plan, staff would need to find another site to make up
for the 120 housing units.
Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to remove
the Ponto property from the Housing Element Update and look for an acceptable and suitable
replacement site within the same quadrant. Motion carried, 4/1 (Hall — No).
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Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to add an
objective to Program 1.12: Smoke-free ordinance for multi-family housing as reflected in
Exhibit 11. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to add an
objective to Program 1.8: Live / Work Zoning as reflected in Exhibit 11. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-073 as amended by Council Memorandum dated April 6, 2021 entitled
"Additional Materials Related to Staff Report Item No. 6 — General Plan Housing Element
Update 2021 to 2029 Housing Cycle. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Partner Tyson Sohagi of Sohagi
Law Group explained that there is a provision contained within Program 2.2 that states that
Program 2.2 may not be required if the City Council adopts preemption findings related to
the housing cap requirements contained in the Growth Management Plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Partner Sohagi explained that
if the City Council adopts the preemption findings it does not preclude the City of Carlsbad
from proposing any amendments to the Growth Management Plan.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Community Development
Director Murphy explained that the quadrant caps are likely going to be exceeded and they
do include the allotment of units removed from the excess dwelling unit bank.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Community Development
Director Murphy explained if the City Council did not adopt the resolution proposed the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) would not certify the
Housing Element Plan and it would be labeled as conditional.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Partner Sohagi explained that the City of Carlsbad
is not making any amendments to Proposition E and the City is recognizing that state law
preempts in this circumstance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-074. Motion carried, 3/2 (Hall, Schumacher— No).
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7.COVID-19 ACTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT — Receive a report on recent actions and
expenditures related to the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide direction
as appropriate. (Staff contact: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate.
Assistant Director of Emergency Services David Harrison, Deputy City Manager Gary Barberio,
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Community & Economic Development Director
Jeff Murphy, Police Captain Matt Magro, Senior Program Manager Holly Nelson, Fire
Department Chief Michael Calderwood, Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Deputy
City Manager Laura Rocha presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council received the report.
This item was continued from the March 23, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting.
8.CITY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND ORGANICS SERVICES
1)Adoption of a resolution approving a city franchise agreement for recycling, organics and
solid waste collection and organic materials processing service with EDCO Disposal
Corporation and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all functions of the
"City Contract Manager" as described in the franchise agreement; or
2)Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-075 approving a city franchise agreement for recycling,
organics and solid waste collection and organic materials processing service with Allied Waste
Services, Inc. DBA Republic Services of San Diego and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute all functions of the "City Contract Manager" as described in the franchise
agreement. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Environmental Manager James Wood and HF&H Consultant Rob Hilton presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Council Member Acosta, Council Member Bhat-Patel
and Council Member Schumacher discussed their ex parte disclosures. They explained they
had all been contacted by EDCO and Republic Services representatives but did not speak to
them. Council Member Bhat-Patel also disclosed she had listened to the Teamsters Union
Representatives comments on the item.
President and CEO Steve South of EDCO presented the EDCO proposal.
Area President Java ra Perrilliat of Republic Services presented the Republic Services proposal.
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The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
George Reich expressed his concerns regarding EDCO's services and the need for more safe-
driver training. He also voiced concerns regarding the hiring practices of Waste Management.
Tracy Carmichael expressed her support for Waste Management and requested that the City
Council reject both proposals from EDCO and Republic Services due to a potential conflict of
interest.
Principal of Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers John Boorman spoke about a Vehicle Miles
Travelled (VMT) report his organization prepared for the EDCO and Republic Services
proposals.
Rick Rojas expressed his support of the Republic Services proposal and advised against the
EDCO proposal.
Greg Navarre explained the stresses of being a driver for waste services and added that waste
service companies that allow unions offer the most benefits to their workers. He also spoke in
support of the Republic Services proposal and advised against the EDCO proposal.
Organizer for Teamsters Local 683 Ernesto Puga explained that only Republic Services had
contacted them for their support and presented an offer to work with their union. He also
spoke in support of the Republic Services proposal and advised against the EDCO proposal due
to EDCO's handling of unions in the City of El Cajon.
Charles McMahon spoke about the importance of unions in waste management services. He
also spoke of union benefits, such as pensions and life insurance, which are critical to
employees. He added that the City Council should choose a Company that is supportive of
employee unions.
President and CEO South of EDCO presented his final comments for the EDCO proposal.
Area President Perrilliat of Republic Services presented his final comments for the Republic
Services proposal.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, HF&H Consultant Hilton explained
that EDCO and Republic Services proposals had nearly the same VMT. He added that EDCO's
fleet vehicle trips would impact local traffic volumes more while Republic Services fleet
vehicle trips in a diesel truck would impact air and carbon emissions more. He also added that
overall EDCO would offer the lower environmental impact because of the carbon intensity
and the criterial pollutants from their fueling strategy.
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In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, HF&H Consultant Hilton explained
that the EDCO proposal would save the City of Carlsbad a couple hundred thousand dollars a
year because EDCO has less garbage services, more recycling services and more organic
services than Republic Services.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Environmental Manager Wood
explained that if Republic Services gave back the compost collected to the City of Carlsbad
the city would need to set up a program or service to give away the compost they are not
able to utilize as it is required by law to do so.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, Environmental Manager Wood
explained that under EDCO's proposal, compost would not be required to be given back to
the City of Carlsbad as they treat their waste with a process that creates a renewable natural
gas. He also added that the city would be able to claim credit for the renewable natural gas
process.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Environmental Manager Wood
explained the provisions and exceptions process for both proposals and the reasoning behind
them. He added that the many exceptions that the EDCO proposal took were because of the
numerous requests from the city to provide excellent customer service to its residents.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Environmental Manager Wood
explained that both proposals would meet the requirements for SB 1383.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Environmental Manager Wood explained that the
delivery of the compost back to the city is included in the Republic Service proposal. He
further explained that if the city was not able to fully utilize the compost it would need to
develop a program or service to give away the remaining compost. He also added that
discussions with Republic Services on the housing and storage of the compost have not
occurred.
Mayor Hall requested that a provision of "no additional costs for environmental issues" be
included in the chosen proposal.
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-075, Option 2, selecting Republic Services with the provision of "no
additional costs for environmental issues" added to the proposal. Motion carried, 3/2 (Hall,
Blackburn — No).
9. APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDED AGENDA STATEMENT REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENT —
Approve proposed amended agenda statement regarding public comment, which will be
added to future agendas and read by the mayor prior to the public comment portion of future
City Council meetings. (Staff contact: Celia Brewer, City Attorney Department)
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City Manager's Recommendation: Approve proposed amended agenda statement.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, to continue the item to a
future agenda date. Motion carried, 4/1 (Schumacher — No).
In reconsideration, Council Member Bhat-Patel and Council Member Acosta asked to hear
the item due to public speakers waiting on the line to speak on the item.
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer presented the report.
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Anthony Bona voiced concerns about the agenda item and questioned the City Council's
commitment to keeping the City Council to a public environment free of intolerance.
Tracy Carmichael requested the item be postponed and voiced her concerns with potential
conflicts found in the agenda item. She also suggested that the City Council discuss their own
decorum and behavior before making requests of the community.
Noel Breen voiced concerns about the agenda item and expressed that the timing of the
agenda item was unfortunate.
Council Member Acosta commented that she worked with City Attorney Brewer to suggest
to strikeout the second sentence language "The City Council may briefly respond to the item
or refer it to staff" from the agenda statement because it can be confusing to the public to
understand.
Motion by Council Member Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to strikeout the
second sentence language "The City Council may briefly respond to the item or refer it to
staff" from the agenda statement. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT (CONTINUED):
The following individuals called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comments for
the record:
Paige DeCino thanked Council Member Schumacher for bringing the climate emergency
resolution to the City Council and for her help in creating the Clean Energy Alliance. She also
advocated for more concern for the looming climate crisis.
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Sara Kent expressed her disagreements with Mayor Hall and voiced her concern over his
tenure of serving as Mayor.
Emily Johnson requested a Carlsbad Robotics Day to recognize the importance of robotics and
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and the City Council Members reported on
activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff
to return with a work plan to schedule a Carlsbad Robotics Day event. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Hector Gomez
Deputy City Clerk