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Carlsbad, CA 92008
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July 21, 2026, 5 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Shin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
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 in the order received. 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. PURCHASE OF EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR POLICY YEAR 2026-2027 – Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of excess workers’ compensation insurance through Safety National Casualty Corporation for policy year 2026-27 for $356,851. (Staff contact: Kierstyn Yaross and Sarah Reiswig, Administrative Services)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-151 – 5/0.
2. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Adoption of a resolution designating City Council Member Teresa Acosta as the voting delegate and City Manager Geoff Patnoe as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo to be held in Anaheim on Sept. 23-25, 2026. (Staff contact: Morgen Fry, City Clerk)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-152 – 5/0.
3. CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY CONDITION IN THE NORTH AGUA
HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER IN THE HEDIONDA POINT NEIGHBORHOOD AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE CONTINUATION OF THE REPAIR WORK USING EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, CIP PROJECT NOS. 5503 AND 5503-28 – Adoption of a resolution continuing the declaration of a local emergency condition resulting from a partial pipe collapse in the North Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer in the Hedionda Point Neighborhood and authorizing the City Manager to direct the continuation of the repair work using emergency construction procurement procedures. (Staff contact: Amanda Flesse and Keri Martinez, Public Works) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-153 – 5/0.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER APPOINTMENTS:
4. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE ARTS COMMISSION – Adoption of a resolution appointing one member to the Arts Commission. (Staff contact: Liana Somepalli, City Clerk)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-154 appointing Lori Robbins to the Arts Commission – 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
5. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF ALICANTE ROAD AND
GALENA AVENUE, CALLE HIDALGO AND CAMINO DE AMIGOS, AND PASEO CERRO AND PASEO DESCANSO – Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 10.28.360 and adding Sections 10.28.361,
10.28.362, 10.28.363, 10.28.364 and 10.28.365 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish all-way stop control at the intersections of Alicante Road and Galena Avenue, Calle Hidalgo and Camino De Amigos, and Paseo Cerro and Paseo Descanso. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance.
ACTION: Introduced Ordinance No. CS-519 – 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. 2026 HAZARD REDUCTION COST REPORT – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adoption of a resolution approving the 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report and directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the resolution and report with the San Diego County Auditor before Aug. 10, 2026. (Staff contact: Darcy Davidson, Fire)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Held a public hearing; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-155 – 5/0.
7. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment amounts for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 and authorizing the levy of the district’s annual assessment for fiscal year 2026-27. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder, Administrative Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Held a public hearing; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-156 – 5/0.
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8. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2 – 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment amounts for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2 and authorizing the levy of the district’s annual assessment for fiscal year 2026-27. (Staff contact: Katie Schroeder, Administrative Services)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Held a public hearing; and
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-157 – 5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 – 1) Adoption of a resolution approving the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Work Plan for fiscal Year 2026-27. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works)
City Manager’s Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-158 – 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.
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 06/09/2026)
Keith Blackburn
Mayor
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
Clean Energy Alliance JPA (alternate)
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
SANDAG Board of Directors (2nd 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
Encina Joint Powers JAC (alternate)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate) North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
Teresa Acosta
Council Member – District 4
City Council Legislative Subcommittee
City/School Committee
League of California Cities – SD Division
San Diego County Water Authority
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Kevin Shin
Council Member – District 2
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Chamber of Commerce Liaison
Economic Development Subcommittee
Encina Joint Powers JAC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
North County Transit District (alternate)
SANDAG Board of Directors
San Diego County Water Authority
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: 5:43 p.m.
City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1)
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).
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 [email protected] 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 speakers with presentations must advance their own slides with the presentation clicker provided. All materials exhibited to the City Council during the meeting are part of the public record. Please note that video presentations are not allowed.
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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.
More information about City Council meeting procedures can be found in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20.