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Oct. 8, 2024, 5 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: The City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item No. 6.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Sept. 30, 2024
ACTION: Minutes were approved as presented – 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Proclamation in Recognition of National Arts & Humanities Month
Proclamation in Recognition of Carlsbad Farmers Market 30 Year Anniversary
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action.
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. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF AUG. 31, 2024 – Accept and file Report on City Investments as
of Aug. 31, 2024, 2024. (Staff contact: Zach Korach, Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Council accepted and filed the report.
2. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF KEVIN LEHAN – Adoption of a resolution
authorizing settlement of the Workers’ Compensation claim of Kevin Lehan. (Staff contact: Sarah
Reiswig and Judy von Kalinowski, Administrative Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-222 – 5/0.
3. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ESRI, INC. FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE ENTERPRISE
ADVANTAGE PROGRAM SUBSCRIPTION – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing two-year agreement with ESRI, Inc. for the
expansion of the ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program subscription ending Nov. 28, 2025, for a new not-
to-exceed amount of $696,500. (Staff contact: Maria Callander and David van Gilluwe, Administrative
Services Department)
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ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-223 – 5/0.
4. APPROVAL OF THE 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR – Adoption of a resolution
approving the 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Calendar. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager
Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-224 – 5/0.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR THE ALGA NORTE AQUATIC
CENTER RESTROOM AND LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT AND AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO
CALIFORNIA WATERS DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE ALGA NORTE AQUATIC CENTER POOL
REPLASTERING PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NOS. 4756 AND 4733) – 1) Adoption of a resolution denying a
bid protest filed by First Foundation, Inc., accepting bids and awarding a contract to Edwards
Construction Group, Inc. for construction of the Alga Norte Aquatic Center Restroom and Locker Room
Renovation Project Schedule “A” in an amount not to exceed $446,873 and delegating authority to
the City Manager to execute a change order to award Schedule “B,” or parts thereof, in an amount not
to exceed $320,792; and
2) Adoption of a resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to California Waters Development,
Inc. for construction of the Alga Norte Center Pool Replastering Project in an amount not to exceed
$1,534,522. (Staff contact: John Maashoff, Public Works Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-225; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-226 – 5/0.
6. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PONTO WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP PROJECT NO. 5035-
5) – Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution approving the plans,
specifications and contract documents and authorizing the Secretary to the Board of Directors to
advertise for bids for the Ponto Water Main Replacement Project. (Staff contact: Dave Padilla and
Markus Mohrle, Public Works Department)
ACTION: Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Resolution No. 1747 – 5/0.
7. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ESSENCO, INC. TO PROVIDE MEAL PREPARATION SERVICES
FOR THE CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of
Amendment No. 8 to the agreement with Essenco, Inc. to provide meal preparation services for the
Carlsbad Senior Center from Nov. 15, 2024, through March 31, 2025, for an amount not to exceed
$100,000. (Staff contact: Eric Biggin, Community Services Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-227 – 5/0.
8. NORTH REGIONAL ZONE MASTER INTEROPERABLE AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR FIRE-RESCUE
RESPONSES AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES – Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager or
designee to approve an updated automatic aid agreement between fire agencies in the North Regional
Zone. (Staff contact: Michael Calderwood, Fire Department)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-228 – 5/0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: None.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
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9. ORDINANCE AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.21.030 (GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE – SITE DEVELOPMENT) AND 18.04.055 (BUILDING CODE – BOARD OF APPEALS)
WITH FINDINGS OF FACT SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS (MCA
2024-2003) – Introduction of an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 18.21.030
(Green Building Standards Code – Site Development) and 18.04.055 (Building Code – Board of Appeals)
with findings of fact supporting California Building Standards Code Amendments; and
2) Schedule a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the ordinance at the Oct. 29, 2024,
City Council Meeting. (Staff contact: Mike Strong, Community Services Department)
ACTION: Introduced Ordinance No. CS-476; and
Scheduled a public hearing for the second reading and adoption at the Oct. 29, 2024 City
Council Meeting – 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
10. CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE UPDATE – Receive an informational report from Clean Energy Alliance
Executive Director Greg Wade on the Clean Energy Alliance’s operations and performance. (Staff
contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Receive the report.
ACTION: Council accepted and filed the report.
11. HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN – Adoption of a resolution accepting the
Hope Elementary School Safe Routes to School Plan. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works
Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-229 – 5/0.
12. GENERAL FUND SURPLUS: APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET CARRYFORWARD REQUESTS
AND APPROPRIATION OF UNSPENT FUNDS TO BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 – 1) Adoption of a
resolution approving the fiscal year 2023-24 budget carryforward requests and appropriation of funds
to fiscal year 2024-25 and authorizing capital outlay purchases; and
2) Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution approving the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District fiscal year 2023-24 budget carryforward requests and appropriation
of funds to fiscal year 2024-25 and authorizing capital outlay purchases; and
3) Adoption of a Carlsbad Public Financing Authority resolution approving the Carlsbad Public
Financing Authority fiscal year 2023-24 budget carryforward requests and appropriation of funds to
fiscal year 2024-25 and authorizing capital outlay purchases; and
4) Adoption of a resolution approving the restriction of General Fund reserves in fiscal year 2024-25
to fund the $7,500,000 contribution to the city’s Section 115 Pension Trust. (Staff contact: Zach
Korach, Administrative Services Department)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
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ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-230; and
Adopted Carlsbad Municipal Water District Resolution No. 1748; and
Adopted Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 98; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-231 – 5/0.
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.
Minute motion by Mayor Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel, directing staff to bring
back for further discussion and direction, consideration of a stop sign at Hoover and Adams within the
next 60 days. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 12/12/23)
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
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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: 6:34 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 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.
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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 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.