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Carlsbad council introduces citywide code-of-conduct ordinance for parks, libraries and public events

2679732 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance that would add a citywide code of conduct (Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 11.33) and clarify library trustee and administration language in chapter 2.16; staff said the manager would implement an administrative order and appeals process.

The Carlsbad City Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create a citywide code of conduct for public facilities, services, programs and events and to clarify provisions related to the Board of Library Trustees.

City staff presented the measure as a tool to address “multiple incidents of disruptive behavior by visitors” that have affected public access and staff safety at parks, libraries and other facilities. Kyle Lancaster, Parks and Recreation Director,…

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