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Council moved to approve consent calendar items remaining after item 8 was pulled for discussion; the motion to approve items 1–7 and 9 passed unanimously. Among consent actions noted earlier in the meeting, staff told the council it had authorized expansion of a rapid‑rehousing program using federal grant funds to serve at least 30 additional households.

On appointments, the mayor’s nominations for the Library Board of Trustees — William Sheffler and Katrina Widelick — were confirmed unanimously. The mayor also recommended Cynthia Norrell and Craig Nowakowski for the Beach Preservation Commission (to be transitioned to the Environmental Sustainability Commission); council approved those appointments unanimously.

The council introduced and then adopted an ordinance establishing the Environmental Sustainability Commission. Adoption of the ordinance was approved unanimously.

All votes noted in this roundup were unanimous.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carlsbad - City Council Meeting - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar (items 1–7 and 9), appointed library and beach‑sustainability commissioners and adopted an ordinance establishing the Environmental Sustainability Commission.","taxTitle","Carlsbad, San Diego County, California","taxId",2843,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553797,"Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation donates $235,116 for programs, gallery and sculpture installation",4448,57000,4505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065612-120f25a59e78088f080f2997bf61f07c&start=57&end=4505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065612-120f25a59e78088f080f2997bf61f07c/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6553797/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Carlsbad-Library-and-Arts-Foundation-donates-235116-for-programs-gallery-and-sculpture-installation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553797-bc4c8fbc15060c8f68b2ee46f15cca6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187351&Signature=cbqjqRfPsatIhcn5jQaYWj49G9W~KOczVEObQOUMEZ8fiBxdhuyM7cPSbEsfg1CkbG0q4a9GtH0R0WtYJ516YvivXHCO1LnXG2pAKFXo8GZhSbsJcpyaY32mtL-FepGzMoOSUtu1K6ZPDAT0yQHuvx0X5nOkpggGPLDQ-vWbdogiXoummgt2o2Kz-kA2CSQxvrpbLwtBgdZhQnsTCSDaCRM8qYrfUIJrXNokz10XQoesMuRLiz6Utw2hKFNo8SaSAzB5HJUa03h~cgKkS2qoSIe8d0oPlGqqt5wMsTF7wxH48JRiXZcxwoEFmE78P6qwX~gGZ6ymQfKdg~kmcso1lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the June 24 meeting, the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation presented a $235,116 donation to the city to support library and cultural arts programs, collections and facilities.

Suzanne Smithson, the city’s Library and Cultural Arts director, introduced the donation and noted it supplements general fund support for library and cultural arts programs. \"This year, their donation is $235,000... it helps us provide wonderful library, arts, music, programs, and events,\" Smithson said.

Geeta Nasiri, president of the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation, said the foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 1998, has provided more than $2 million to date and manages close to $5 million in endowment funds. Nasiri gave a detailed breakdown: the distribution of $235,116 comes from three endowments (the Robert H. Gartner Endowment Fund to support programs and events in the Schulman Auditorium; the Benson Family Foundation Endowment Fund to support the library collection and Learning Center; and the Cannon Endowment Fund to support the Cannon Gallery) and one distribution from the foundation’s general fund.

The foundation is also donating $40,000 to install an interactive percussion play installation in the Coe Library Sculpture Garden, expected in the fall, and $4,500 to re‑introduce pop‑up art at the TGIF concert series and to help fund dance lessons at some events.

Smithson thanked the foundation and named staff and volunteers who support library and culture programs; Nasiri acknowledged foundation trustees by name. The council accepted the donation as part of the consent calendar later in the meeting.","The Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation presented a $235,116 donation to support library collections, events, the Cannon Gallery and an interactive percussion installation at the Coe Library Sculpture Garden; the council accepted the donation on the consent calendar.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553802,"Carlsbad reports drop in unsheltered count, outlines housing placements and outreach gains",485,2871000,3356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065612-120f25a59e78088f080f2997bf61f07c&start=2871&end=3356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065612-120f25a59e78088f080f2997bf61f07c/thumbnail_2871000.jpg","/articles/6553802/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Carlsbad-reports-drop-in-unsheltered-count-outlines-housing-placements-and-outreach-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553802-2c7df3722716bd347ad78ae081bd1655/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187351&Signature=YPKX2xGenRVs5MjsSVGZCQ4Qnp4tzLuHpUYR3hdE9jqYVUH1Oond9xFoKQkKdsephQqOnOPiZQTPZLdfKYDBeFI9yyF16EcCtxkg9uyiasbdOMh2HmTJG6dhy5bL0IYBZ0w~m9ZKY2pZ19oaKmvUPdkbkFFL2UVzELb0WSwWez4wZ9pSz-mvElhWjozLrDgAc08AcZO6s7hTuHxAwQeAbMI9AmTJCQ~8BuXoU5FdvRqx5YBdg3TALVlMGzMWxDel8mvwJgEr7eYsxsnaAmwRbJGHBojGVgn13MtY2H6BTylcBubrWMYXboqhMCh~bxb6hO8yklJMoMcNmHCI0vtL8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a semiannual report on homelessness on June 24 that showed increased housing placements and a modest decline in the unsheltered population, and outlined new outreach efforts and grants being used to connect people into housing.

Mandy Mills, director of housing and homeless services, told the council the city’s goals pair assistance for people experiencing homelessness with reducing impacts on public spaces. Staff reported total expenditures of just over $3 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2024–25 as the city funded police outreach, housing assistance and related services.

Homeless services manager Chris Schilling said city‑funded housing placements rose from 37 in the first half of the prior fiscal year to 82 in the current reporting period — a 122% increase. Including non‑city programs, staff reported 87 total housing placements and 466 unique individuals served during the six‑month period. Schilling said the city prioritizes people on a \"by‑name list\" who are most vulnerable and have the longest histories of homelessness.

On the point‑in‑time count for Jan. 30, 2025, staff said Carlsbad’s unsheltered total decreased by 10% from 112 in 2024 to 101 in 2025. The North County coastal area saw a 14% decrease. City staff emphasized that the point‑in‑time count captures a single night and that the by‑name list is a larger dataset used for coordinated case work.

Staff updated the council on several operational programs. A state‑funded vehicular outreach program launched in May 2025 and started with a by‑name list of 38 people; four of those 38 had been moved into permanent housing at the time of the report. A joint encampment resolution effort with Oceanside focused on Buena Vista Creek started with 65 people on its by‑name list; to date staff reported 34 moved into housing, one with a move‑in scheduled and 30 continuing to work on housing plans. Staff said the Buena Vista encampment was scheduled to be permanently closed in mid‑July after occupants were offered housing and supports and after physical remediation measures were planned with the land manager.

Lieutenant Sean Ludden summarized police contacts: 2,408 calls for service specifically related to homelessness in the six‑month period, representing about 4.5% of total calls; officer‑initiated contacts and dispatched calls were both significant components. The fire department reported 396 calls related to homelessness, 201 of which resulted in transports; fire staff noted medical evaluation often accompanies police interactions for people with health or mental‑health needs.

Council members asked about coordination with county and state programs, including the CARE Act (Care and Treatment Act), which creates a voluntary, intensive service pathway for some people with severe mental illness; staff said County Care Act implementation has produced results for some individuals but is resource‑intensive and remains voluntary. Council members praised the progress, asked about continued outreach to historically engaged residents, and requested updates on encampment closures, shelter capacity and the planned rapid‑rehousing expansion funded by a federal grant (approved earlier on the consent calendar).

Staff said they will continue encampment resolution work, expand rapid rehousing (minimum 30 additional households funded by a federal grant approved today), develop a data story map on the city website and seek additional shelter bed access in partnership with regional providers.

Public comment included Socorro Anderson of Father Joe’s Hall, who described direct services (showers, mobile medical/dental clinic and case coordination) provided to seniors and people experiencing homelessness.","City staff told the council the unsheltered count fell 10% year over year and described increased housing placements, new vehicular outreach and an encampment closure partnership with Oceanside; council asked questions about outreach, CARE Act coordination and next steps.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553809,"Carlsbad council delays Barrio traffic-circle project, asks staff for alternate calming options",3145,1095000,4240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065612-120f25a59e78088f080f2997bf61f07c&start=1095&end=4240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065612-120f25a59e78088f080f2997bf61f07c/thumbnail_1095000.jpg","/articles/6553809/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Carlsbad-council-delays-Barrio-traffic-circle-project-asks-staff-for-alternate-calming-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553809-c07ea773ac3edba4d87bf89cdf4ebbe1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187351&Signature=Vy6gkZB-BGKsPLr9xYbo~fHEjwmXuQTSurf034eByYXChXo6vBUfWql274LsTi3MFF0E7drtU7al3RYDj69OZ8sWRlkyLn7acTqqZo~AIXGuZUVJ~G-tymNwo3-X6WeiQrY8-5bC9hCbuhG2LiOos~B6i4aZfx~6fvv0XleyleGHG6JjWClDZsXm2be~5ETVAMjmyWhZrwtmJU0EvsisgbdfGFxDfuOr9QuJKYeOWbgWjv6CCpjWSse2Si3loDDngJjQd26a3~VGKHKAcnEwETq2nD9IO3O8KO6Nw-AnWZUqPZNwhw5S8kXGiMBx5~uyn8aiDpK0IU~cPFy7a9-qGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carlsbad City Council on June 24 voted unanimously to delay awarding a contract to build five traffic circles in the Village and Barrio area and directed staff to return to the council on July 29 with alternative traffic-calming options, outreach plans and any hybrid designs.

Council member Burkholder, who pulled the item from the consent calendar, said residents are concerned about parking loss after the state’s daylighting law and asked staff to examine other traffic-calming tools such as speed cushions, stop signs and raised crosswalks. \"I don't want any parking spaces lost in the barrio for any project,\" Burkholder said during the discussion.

The council’s action follows staff presentations that said the project was developed through the Village and Barrio master plan with outreach dating back to 2014. Tom Frank, the city’s transportation director and city engineer, told the council the March materials initially listed 46 parking spaces to be removed; further review reduced that to 38, and 11 of those would be lost regardless of the city’s decision because of the state daylighting law.

Jason Haber, intergovernmental affairs director, explained the federal funding structure: the city requested $5 million through a congressional community project funding process and secured authorizations in the federal appropriations bill. Staff said the authorization allocates $4 million to the traffic-circle portion and $1 million to a lighting project. Haber warned that rescoping the project would require de‑obligation and reauthorization through Caltrans and federal review (including NEPA), a process that would likely push beyond fiscal-year deadlines and put at risk the $4 million for the traffic circles.

Council members and city staff also discussed timing and bids. Staff reported construction bids are valid through Aug. 5; a brief delay to gather additional community feedback could be accommodated if the council acts before that date. The city’s utilities director, Amanda Flessey, said the project also packages sewer and water infrastructure work beneath the proposed intersections, and removing the traffic circles would require redesign of those infrastructure plans.

Fire Chief Mike Calderwood told the council the department can traverse the proposed designs but prefers raised crosswalks and strategically placed crossings for some parts of the Barrio; he said the areas near Jefferson and Oak might tolerate a more ornamental entrance while other spots would be better served by different measures.

After discussion, Burkholder moved to have staff return with non-traffic-circle options (stop signs, speed cushions) and hybrid alternatives; the motion — amended to allow hybrid concepts and to schedule the item for a July 29 council meeting with outreach in the interim — passed unanimously.

The council asked staff to include in the July 29 report: (1) additional neighborhood outreach and methods to notify prior participants, (2) technical comparisons of traffic circles versus speed cushions, stop signs and raised crosswalks, (3) updated parking impact counts for the Barrio specifically, and (4) funding ramifications if the council chooses options that differ from the Caltrans‑authorized design. Staff said it would report on identified additional parking opportunities on Madison and Chestnut streets, possible red‑curb changes that could yield more spaces, and a later review (targeted for 2026) of parallel-to-diagonal conversions on eligible streets.

The council’s deferral preserves the bid window through early August and leaves the current federal funding authorizations intact if the council decides in July to proceed with the Caltrans‑authorized traffic‑circle design.","City council voted unanimously to postpone awarding a contract to build five traffic circles in the Barrio, directing staff to return by July 29 with alternative traffic-calming options and targeted community outreach after concerns about parking loss, grant deadlines and design trade-offs.","actionData","errors"]

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