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- Approval of minutes and consent calendar (items 1\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000items 1\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000through 8): Council approved earlier meeting minutes and the consent calendar by unanimous vote.

- Item 9: Ordinance (second reading) to install stop signs on Kelly Drive at Park Drive and Hillside Drive: Motion to adopt ordinance passed unanimously. (Ordinance number not specified in the record.)

- Item 10: Resolution adopting the final engineer's report and levy of assessments for Street Lighting and Landscaping District Number 1 (FY25-26): Council opened the public hearing, received no speakers, and adopted the resolution. Staff reported an average assessment for an average single-family parcel of $70.44 (no change) and described general-benefit contributions of just under $205,000 from the general fund as well as planned general fund transfers of $500,000 and $1,000,000 to the tree and median funds respectively to maintain current service levels.

- Item 11: Resolution adopting the final engineer's report and levy of assessments for Street Lighting and Landscaping District Number 2 (FY25-26): Council opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers and adopted the resolution establishing annual assessment rates for the 16 benefit zones within District 2.

- Item 12: Resolution accepting updated San Diego Humane Society user fees for animal control and regulation: Staff noted the fee schedule is used to recover city costs (fees are maximums and can be waived); council held the public hearing with no speakers and adopted the resolution.

- Item 13: Processing privately initiated applications to amend the general plan and zoning to allow housing on non-housing-element sites: Council adopted a direction to continue an expedited process to provide quick council-level determinations but removed staff\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's routine recommendation of denial at the outset. Council may remand applications to standard processing; direction passed unanimously.

- Item 14: Resolution adopting the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission FY25-26 work plan: Council adopted the commission work plan; commissioners emphasized earlier packet distribution, cross-commission collaboration and budgeting transparency. A special commission meeting will be held Sept. 16 to gather public input on local e-bike age rules.

- Item 15: Resolution approving conceptual plan for Tyler Street sidewalk improvement project (CIP 6103) and authorizing staff to proceed with final design and engineering: Council approved the scaled-back alternative focusing on east-side sidewalk and driveway reconstruction and directed staff to complete final design.

Full vote tallies: For recorded items the council voted 5-0 unless otherwise stated. When ordinance or resolution numbers were not stated in the staff report, the minutes list them as \"not specified.\" No actions were reported as failed, tabled or continued.

Ending: Staff will carry out the council directions, finalize designs where required and return to council with construction authorizations or updates as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carlsbad - City Council Meeting - Jul 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council passed the consent calendar and a set of items including stop signs on Kelly Drive, the annual engineers' reports and assessments for Street Lighting & Landscaping Districts 1 and 2, updated San Diego Humane Society user fees, and project approvals for the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission work plan and Tyler Street sidewalks.","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},6518167,"Friends groups donate $125,000 to Carlsbad library and cultural arts programs",423,90000,513000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59&start=90&end=513","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59/thumbnail_90000.jpg","/articles/6518167/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Friends-groups-donate-125000-to-Carlsbad-library-and-cultural-arts-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518167-c1db3b4ec43fea3d5b6c2c6cc2f64d56/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050064&Signature=ifvS1IpJiJd2xp~18CWO65klqwA10DYJXURBFnD~zglfAnuzBIGESWMDa7YOr2QsQpfTkIABvxqXZtt-rPNjf7usmEhGDao1GjPo-VbaOvRZvp9~GVHuYnC3qjFKZFj4X0nnM74GO2EPRiwUNwoLJuFT~8cTvxalk03OYhjJwv4eI2DDP3rzkEOveBArvl2lIDRUWZU7Sb4pjO3Wdt5qsb4J97KlJ7oyHM1tC-IW-Ju81lX9qaBvX9UQ1N2iggapCOIlWzReT2boUyL8fe3RlBq7~8uPOW9atDHsD3L1lMtY5-qvt8XHrwWw514co3uh160Ykbupmwh4YHXty~dwjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two community nonprofit groups presented donations at the start of the meeting.

Sheila Crosby, deputy library director, introduced Taffy Cannon of the Friends of the Carlsbad Library, who presented a $100,000 donation to support library programming including the Carlsbad Reads Together program, summer reading and STEM/STEAM after-school offerings. Taffy Cannon described the Friends\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's long support for the library and noted the donation helps maintain materials budgets and program innovations.

Craddock Strops, cultural arts manager, introduced board members of the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. Liz Lichtenberger, speaking for the group, presented a $25,000 donation that the board said supports concerts in the park, courtyard concerts and arts education programs. Both groups posed for a group photograph at the dais.

The donations were acknowledged by the mayor and council; no formal action beyond acceptance and photo was recorded in the meeting minutes.","Two community nonprofit groups presented large donations: Friends of the Carlsbad Library presented $100,000 and the Friends of the Arts presented $25,000 to support library programs and cultural arts events, respectively.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518172,"Council adopts Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission work plan; special e-bike meeting set for Sept. 16",0,6108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59&start=6108&end=6108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59/thumbnail_6108000.jpg","/articles/6518172/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Council-adopts-Traffic-Safety-and-Mobility-Commission-work-plan-special-e-bike-meeting-set-for-Sept-16","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518172-e7bc8aa172d847a1840002d3a42ce90e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050064&Signature=CQY7yYKRNnw9UrLWQhLRbEWwRLu7dYsweGA1sGz-yrOfaus~gSLLRP0a6vi8zIHh3yd8oSm2X8W2DbgoFN6USvC5VMU2Oh6EJn1-E~zDpsCklna0osdB-vMRTi6Kg~4suqlxTKyltgXxPJRxTFNmOsvoJLdCq1kS2MGyd92fl3tL1~nRX9JNJUVqIBb~qEmAGVaNq8Ucle0uRC8hwv1gvw9LF9LGX75smiGIVHl1CqNNMs0FlKVZMC7aczhxdwX058HGTW-P1uSJPRQe8oGpuvcixEHyHBzAIaSFNrWOOtV0qBAqAtlJ3E0we7-MJeZWMudpFZkWbAOw~v9Lz30xzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council unanimously adopted the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's work plan for fiscal year 2025-26, which emphasizes data-driven recommendations on multimodal transportation projects and a focused effort on school-area safety and Safe Routes to School.

Transportation planning and mobility manager Nathan Schmidt told council the commission refined its work plan after two meetings with staff and public input; the plan calls for review of capital improvement projects, annual monitoring reports and targeted briefings on speed-setting, traffic calming and roundabout design. The commission chair, Josh Coelho, asked for improved communication and earlier packet distribution for commissioners and recommended periodic inter-commission task forces for complex projects such as Barrio traffic circles and parking.

The work plan also schedules a special commission meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, to seek public input on a proposed local response to state law permitting local decisions on e-bike use by young riders (staff identified Assembly Bill 2234 as authorizing local discussion). Councilmember speakers welcomed the commission's focus on school safety and asked staff to coordinate outreach with school districts.

The resolution to adopt the work plan passed unanimously.

Ending: The commission will proceed with the prioritized items and public outreach; staff confirmed communication and budgeting concerns raised by commissioners would be addressed as the work plan is implemented.","The council approved the commission\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's FY25-26 work plan, which emphasizes school-area safety and multimodal planning; the commission also will hold a September public meeting on whether to prohibit e-bike riding for riders under 12 in line with Assembly Bill proposals.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":46,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518175,"Council approves scaled-back Tyler Street sidewalk project after traffic review",815,6210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59&start=6210&end=7025","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59/thumbnail_6210000.jpg","/articles/6518175/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Council-approves-scaled-back-Tyler-Street-sidewalk-project-after-traffic-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518175-60d081644493998f7f90c7b2c8c8a0eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050064&Signature=DQH-viIcilZYxv3Fldr3Hh7s8ohzm~yuOjmR1QkXbkoPQYhb6Li54nJj8dMNQIef2etP95Y01E2Zsn07MvOOcoyMI0x-hEC18fEJQxlmTHPR7EanFlO~XUuDIpncVBtZS2mzmOc70cfsHFbDmoN5qrqA71Jbemy57EowGthBafycCVREEbE4jr73WmwE1IlRiu3QTtXWM4A~vPWI6knM19ILWbgW88eGZMR7LHodhswa5Wl5Oj~JIybxotHBw31XPB6CFMDxBfIxT~ag89aDCMa8XpQE42khgu93wmRPca8ws1wOkgpRmSM1HVzqhtrloWtv2tk~4OemaHTFWOUoTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted unanimously to approve a scaled-back plan for sidewalk improvements along Tyler Street in the Barrio, directing staff to proceed with final design and engineering.

Transportation staff presented a multi-year review of options that began with the Village and Barrio Master Plan (2018) and public outreach. The original concepts included a shared-space street, conversion to one-way operation and full sidewalks on both sides of Tyler Street. After data collection and public feedback, staff and the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission concluded those larger changes were not supported by traffic volumes or collision history and would impose heavy cost and impacts on access and parking.

The approved, scaled-back alternative focuses on reconstructing and improving existing sidewalks and driveways on the east side of Tyler Street to meet accessibility needs and smooth steep driveway transitions for walkers and people using mobility devices. Staff estimated the reduced project cost at about $550,000; the project currently has a capital improvement-program balance sufficient to cover construction. Final engineering and plans will be prepared and staff expects to return to council later next year to authorize construction bidding.

Why it matters: Residents and businesses north and south of the corridor had raised concerns about walkability, ADA access, truck and business access and parking. Council members said the smaller plan better balances safety and cost while still addressing long-standing accessibility issues on the corridor.

Public comment: A neighborhood resident and stakeholders thanked staff and the commission for listening and for the scaled-back approach.

Next steps: Staff will prepare final design and construction documents and return to council for authorization to advertise for construction bids in late 2026.","Council adopted a resolution to proceed with a reduced-scope sidewalk and driveway-reconstruction plan on Tyler Street after the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission recommended a smaller alternative; construction design will proceed with an estimated $550,000 cost.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518180,"Carlsbad council drops staff——automatic denial from expedited review of privately initiated rezones",877,4432000,5309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59&start=4432&end=5309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399057-ce44b22771492bae1dfdfe978e0b0c59/thumbnail_4432000.jpg","/articles/6518180/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Carlsbad-council-drops-staffautomatic-denial-from-expedited-review-of-privately-initiated-rezones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518180-949fc0033e29a2f60d1f8ec6791a8a65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050064&Signature=Fefqj8U1WtaLIpcxHbC5NnGki7TGiaVGQS1JQeaKNI7Fp3SxgOXqlsyd6BU0WZ1md83tQY83ZbBEHHlT5oxpa5MdPbs67BOi2agrQTYkT9YTW-FCSHoah~CzssXV9CDpiUVscqBxls3~zEyFMBjy0FA5P4hPY03tnnMiP51nvXZ~c0aoV5d2SJAHLh-cNinSTLPfgNy9ld0MF5dEpljOOMELu8RmupfPr4ZkV2W6Yti~DMPvKf-X64XkGibRVV3OE080T4DEKPt9zk3biQq8wo~1ciscWdcPqyER3nZKcFcIYvaXqPP6M8cWLw5v2cMSxiV0Bvh1OMlNdrTyo5wNkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved a change Wednesday that keeps an expedited process for privately initiated requests to rezone properties for housing outside the city\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's certified housing element but strips an earlier staff practice of bringing such applications forward with a staff recommendation of denial.

The action came after a staff presentation and extended council discussion about whether privately initiated general plan amendments should be screened out early to avoid spending applicant and staff resources on projects the city believes conflict with its housing element. Jeff Murphy, the city\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000community development director, described the city\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's current approach and the rationale for an expedited step, saying the process was intended to inform applicants \"early on as to whether the city council is even open to the idea of rezoning before the applicant spends significant time and money on permit processing.\"

Why it matters: Carlsbad adopted a housing element and rezone program in 2024 as part of state housing law compliance; that rezone identified 18 sites intended to accommodate the city\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's assigned housing obligation. Council members worried that immediately recommending denial for extra requests could stigmatize property owners and short-circuit fair review, while staff and some commissioners argued early screening saves city resources.

During the discussion council members asked about legal exposure, past outreach and how many inquiries the city has received. City staff said no formal applications had been filed under the expedited process yet, though five parties had been through a pre-application review. The city attorney told council that any final decision would have to stand on its merits and that the presence or absence of a staff recommendation would not itself create a legal entitlement.

Council direction and next steps: The council adopted an expedited pathway that brings privately initiated rezone requests quickly to the planning commission and council for decision but removed staff\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's automatic recommendation of denial at the initial step. If council wants a rezoning to proceed after that early review, it can remand the application back to staff for full environmental review and public outreach under the standard permit process.

Council members said they wanted to avoid preemptive stigma and ensure a fair hearing while preserving the city's housing-element priorities. The council also noted that the city remains in good standing under its certified housing element and that any new sites would be considered in the context of meeting state requirements if the need arises later in the housing cycle.

Ending: Staff will implement the procedural change: privately initiated rezoning proposals will continue to be processed quickly to provide applicants a timely council determination, but staff will no longer include a standard recommendation of denial at the outset. Applications that the council remands will go through the full project-level review process and environmental review before any final approval.","After debate, the City Council unanimously directed staff to continue an expedited review path for privately initiated applications to rezone non-housing-element sites but removed staff\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000automatic recommendation of denial, allowing planning commission and council to evaluate each application without the pre-stigmatizing recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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