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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).
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CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the City of Carlsbad City Council,
the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors, the Public Financing Authority, the Community
Development Commission and City Council as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on Public
Hearing Item No. 11.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Senior Assistant City Attorney Allegra Frost led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of 3rd Grade Art Contest
Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth
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. DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CITY TREASURER VACANCY AND CALLING THE NOV. 5, 2024,
MUNICIPAL ELECTION – 1) Adoption of a resolution declaring the existence of a City Treasurer vacancy;
and
2) Adoption of a resolution calling for and giving notice of the special municipal election to be held on
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a City Treasurer for a term ending November 2026;
and
3) Adoption of a resolution calling and giving notice of the general municipal election to be held on
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a City Council Member District 2 and City Council
Member District 4 for terms ending November 2028; and
4) Adoption of a resolution requesting that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors consolidate the
general municipal election with the statewide general election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024;
and
5) Adoption of a resolution requesting that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors consolidate the
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special municipal election with the statewide general election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024;
and
6) Adoption of a resolution approving regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to
candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the general and special municipal elections to be
held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk
Department, and Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-126; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-127; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-128; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-129; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-130; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-131 – 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 Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-132 – 5/0.
3. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE – Adoption of a resolution approving the purchase
of $100 million of property insurance coverage through AON for fiscal year 2024-25 for an amount not
to exceed $647,396. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-133 – 5/0.
4. PURCHASE OF EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE – Adoption of a resolution approving the
purchase of a maximum of $43 million of excess liability insurance coverage through California
Insurance Pool Authority for fiscal year 2024-2025 for an amount not to exceed $1,258,000. (Staff
contact: Ed Garbo, Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-134 – 5/0.
5. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF MICHAEL BRAUN – Adoption of a resolution
approving the settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of Michael Braun for $70,484. (Staff
contact: Sarah Reiswig and Judy von Kalinowski, Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-135 – 5/0.
6. ACQUISITION AND RESALE OF TWO UNITS AS PART OF THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESALE
PROGRAM – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all required documents
to complete the purchase and resale of two at-risk affordable housing units, 2591 State Street, No.
200 and 6042 Colt Place, No. 301, as part of the City’s Affordable Housing Resale Program and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate $633,000 from the Community
Development Block Grant Fund for related costs. (Staff contact: Erin Peak, Community Services
Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-136 – 5/0.
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7. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE TRAFFIC CALMING
PLANS FOR PARK DRIVE, BLACK RAIL ROAD, PLUM TREE ROAD AND CARRILLO WAY, CIP PROJECT NO.
6070 – Adoption of a resolution accepting bids and awarding a construction contract to Quality
Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the traffic calming plans for Park Drive, Black Rail Road, Plum Tree
Road and Carrillo Way, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070, in an amount not to exceed
$247,922. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-137 – 4/0/1 (Burkholder – Abstain).
8. CONTINUATION OF PROCLAMATION OF A STORM-RELATED LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF THE
SLOPE BETWEEN EL CAMINO REAL AND TRIESTE DRIVE – Adoption of a resolution continuing the
proclamation of a storm-related local emergency for repair of the slope between El Camino Real and
Trieste Drive. (Staff contact: Tom Frank, Public Works Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-138 – 5/0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS:
9. DISTRICT 1 APPOINTMENT OF 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. 2024-139, appointing James Revell to the Parks & Recreation
Commission – 3/2 (Bhat-Patel, Luna – No).
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25
THROUGH 2028-29 AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN TRANSNET PROJECTS – 1) Hold a public
hearing; and
2) Adoption of a resolution approving the Carlsbad TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of
Projects for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2028-29 for inclusion in the 2025 San Diego Association of
Governments Regional Transportation Improvement Program; and
3) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds between TransNet projects. (Staff contact:
Hossein Ajideh, Public Works Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolutions.
ACTION: Held the public hearing; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-140; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-141 – 5/0.
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11. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET, STRATEGIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND REVISION OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES, AND UPDATES TO CITY
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT NO. 95 – COST RECOVERY POLICY FOR 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 FY 2024-25 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 FY 2024-25 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 2024-25 and establishing controls on changes in
appropriations for budget funds; and
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 FY
2024-25 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 FY 2024-25 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for budget funds; and
7) Adoption of a resolution establishing the FY 2024-25 appropriation limit as required by Article XIIIB
of the California State 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 approving City Council Policy Statement No. 95 updates to the Cost
Recovery Policy for fees and charges for services; and
12) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution approving City
Council Policy Statement No. 95 updates to the Cost Recovery Policy for fees and charges for services;
and
13) Adoption of a Community Development Commission resolution approving City Council Policy
Statement No. 95 updates to the Cost Recovery Policy for fees and charges for services; and
14) Adoption of a resolution designating $17,500,00 of the city’s unassigned fund balance in the
General Fund as of July 1, 2024, for asset replacement; and
15) Adoption of a resolution approving the City of Carlsbad’s share of the FY 2024-25 Operating and
Capital Budgets of the Encina Wastewater Authority; and
16) Adoption of a resolution determining that the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program is
consistent with the General Plan and applicable Climate Action Plan measures and actions; and
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17) 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 2024-25; and
18) Adoption of a resolution authorizing a budget amendment to the Tyler Court Apartment Fund for
emergency repairs at the Tyler Court Senior Apartments. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha and Zach Korach,
Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolutions.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-142; and
Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1740; and
Adopted Community Development Commission Resolution No. 567; and
Adopted Public Financing Authority Board of Directors Resolution No. 97; and
Adopted Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2024-143; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-144; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-145; and
Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1741; and
Adopted Community Development Commission Resolution No. 568; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-146; and
Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors Resolution No. 1742; and
Adopted Carlsbad Community Development Commission Resolution No. 569; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-147; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-148; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-149; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-150; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-151 – 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. PROPOSITION H BALLOT MEASURE – Adoption of a resolution calling a municipal election to submit a
ballot measure to the voters to amend the city charter and Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 to
increase the expenditure limit, add inflation index to the limit, and exempt public safety facilities from
the limit; requesting consolidation services from the San Diego County Board of Supervisor; directing
the preparation of an impartial analysis; and establishing procedures for ballot arguments and
rebuttals. (Staff contact: Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Department, Faviola Medina, City Clerk
Department, and Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-152 – 3/2 (Burkholder, Luna – No).
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 12/12/23)
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Keith Blackburn
Mayor
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
Economic Development Subcommittee
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)
Melanie Burkholder
Council Member – District 1
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
SANDAG Board of Directors
Teresa Acosta
Council Member – District 4
Chamber of Commerce Liaison
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
City/School Committee
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
League of California Cities – SD Division
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
San Diego County Water Authority
Carolyn Luna
Council Member – District 2
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
North County Transit District (alternate)
SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Work Group
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: 7:03 p.m.
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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 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 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, provided remarks are confined
to matters within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. 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, provided remarks are confined to the question or matter under consideration.
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
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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 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.