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Home My WebLink About2026-01-13; City Council; 12; Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory CommitteeCA Review CKM Meeting Date: Jan. 13, 2026 To: Mayor and City Council From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Staff Contact: Melissa Rhodes, Deputy City Clerk melissa.rhodes@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2007 Subject: Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The committee was established by the City Council in 2005 to allow for coastal agriculture land to be converted from agricultural land uses to urban uses upon the payment of an agricultural conversion mitigation fee. The committee calls for, reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council for proposed expenditures from the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Fund in keeping with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.202.060. The committee consists of seven members, including a representative from the Planning Commission. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term. Explanation & Analysis Committee Member Jaime Householder was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 to fill the expired term of Committee Member Eric Larson for a term ending in August 2026. Committee Member Householder resigned on Sept. 22, 2025, creating an unscheduled vacancy exists on the committee with a term ending in August 2026. Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 1 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D The City Clerk’s Office received two applications from residents wishing to serve on the committee. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has chosen the following applicant to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council: Mayoral recommendation: • Susan Poser – District 3 Exhibit 2 contains the application of the applicant moving forward in the interview process. The current members of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee are: Commissioner District Carolyn Alkire 1 Joe Brisbois 4 Olga Lichten 4 Peter Merz (Planning Commissioner) 4 Kevin O’Neill 1 Kathy Phillips 2 Members of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year, complete two hours of ethics and workplace harassment prevention training every two years and adhere to the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values. The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies. Fiscal Analysis This action has no financial impact. Next Steps Following the appointment of one member to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission’s roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of the appointee’s statements of economic interest, ethics training certificate, workplace harassment prevention training and signing of the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values. Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 2 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution 2. Application received from resident advancing to the interview process Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 3 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Committee Member Jaime Householder was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 to fill the expired term of Committee Member Eric Larson for a term ending in August 2026; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Householder resigned Sept. 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee exists for a term ending in August 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. 3.That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee, for a term ending in August 2026 or when all mitigation funds have been allocated, whichever comes first. Susan Poser Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 4 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 13th day of January, 2026, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. ______________________________________ KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor ______________________________________ SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (SEAL) Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 5 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D 11/05/2025 Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee X Arts Commission Beach Preservation Commission Community-Police Engagement Commission Historic Preservation Commission Housing Commission Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation Commission Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Investment Review Board Personal Information Name Susan Poser Date of Birth: Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address District No. 3 City ZIP Primary Phone Secondary Phone E-mail Employment Status Retired Occupation Employer Employer Address Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve. X I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X Exhibit 2 Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 6 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D Interest I just retired and am interested in getting involved in my community. I'm very interested in maintaining the beautiful city of Carlsbad and I believe participating in the Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee would allow me to have a voice in allocating of funds for conservation, recreation and environmental goals. Please describe your educational background BS in Marketing, SDSU 1996 BS in Journalism, SDSU 1996 MBA in Finance, SDSU 1998 https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-poser397/ Please describe relevant experience I worked in Finance and Accounting for 9 years of my career at Unisys (previously Burroughs on Avenida Encinas). While I moved out of Finance, I always leveraged data and my financial acumen in my business career. I just retired from Oracle after 25 years in a variety of roles. I've also served as treasurer for the Lancer Baseball Boosters when my son played baseball at Carlsbad High in 2011-2015. Please describe your current or past community involvement I have not had a lot of community involvement as I had a very demanding career. I currently serve as the Board Chair for a San Diego based organization focused on women in STEM. In Carlsbad, I've served as the team mom for my son's CYB teams from 2003 to 2010. Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 7 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) Board Chair, Athena (https://www.athenastemwomen.org/) - Helped the organization pivot from in person to digital during COVID and transformed organization from San Diego to global. I led the compensation committee to help determine a fair compensation for our CEO. Additional information or comments Submittal Information Submit Date: November 5, 2025 3:58 PM Jan. 13, 2026 Item #12 Page 8 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 453CB93D-F298-4874-A79F-EB65FE06888D