HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-10; City Council; Resolution 2026-039Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-039 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR 2026
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, determined that annual work
plans ensure boards and commissions are working in line with priorities of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that each board or
commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code details the composition and duties of
the Environmental Sustainability Commission; and
WHEREAS, at the Environmental Sustainability Commission meetings in August and December
2025, commissioners developed a work plan that is consistent with the duties described in Carlsbad
Municipal Code Chapter 2.34; and
WHEREAS, on Dec. 4, 2025, the Environmental Sustainability Commission discussed and agreed
to recommend the proposed work plan to the City Council for approval.
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.That the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by 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) and
15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to approve the Environmental Sustainability
Commission Work Plan for 2026 is an organizational or administrative government
activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result
in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action
or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an
environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Environmental Sustainability
Commission Work Plan for 2026 (Attachment A).
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 10th day of February, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Attachment A
City of Carlsbad
Environmental Sustainability Commission
Work Plan for 2026
I. Mission Statement
The City of Carlsbad’s Environmental Sustainability Commission’s mission is to advise the
City Council on environmental matters, including but not limited to natural resources and
open space, beach nourishment and shoreline preservation, climate adaptation and
sustainability.
II. Composition
Consistent with Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Environmental
Sustainability Commission shall consist of seven members: three nominated by the Mayor
and one nominated by each district Council Member, with terms coinciding with the term
of the Mayor or Council Member making the nomination.
III. 2026 Goals & Tasks
The Environmental Sustainability Commission has identified the following Goals and Tasks
for 2026:
A. Natural Resources, Open Space and Preserves
1. Receive presentations on related topics, such as but not limited to, Buena
Vista Lagoon restoration, habitat management, and natural open space land
acquisition
2. Receive an annual report from city staff on open space acquisition and make
recommendations, as appropriate
3. Adopt a policy that discourages exceptions to the city development
standards that would decrease open space, per a Minute Motion at a
meeting of the City Council on Nov. 19, 2024
B. Beach Nourishment and Shoreline Preservation
1. Receive presentations on related topics, such as but not limited to, regional
sand replenishment projects, local lagoons and harbor maintenance dredging
projects, beach access issues, and Oceanside’s Beach Sand Nourishment and
Retention Project
2. Receive updates from various stakeholders and partner organizations such as
California Department of Parks & Recreation and each of the lagoon
foundations
C. Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability
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1. Receive presentations on related topics, such as but not limited to, South
Carlsbad Coastline Project, Climate Action Plan, and other city and
stakeholder environmental sustainability related programs and projects
D. Education and Advocacy
1. Advocate for and support environmental issues and programs
2. Educate and encourage feedback from the business community, general
public, and elected officials on topics related to the Commission’s mission
statement
3. Participate in and collaborate with outreach education events, such as Earth
Month, beach and creek cleanups, and other city-sponsored events
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