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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-07; City Council; 13; Annual Work Plans for the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation CommissionCA Review CDS Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: eric.lardy@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2712 Mike Strong, Community Development Director mike.strong@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2721 Subject: Preservation Commission All Recommended Actions 1)Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Commission Work Plan; and 2)Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 report of accomplishments and the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 work plans for the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission, which are required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020(C). Several tasks in the previous work plans are either in process, recurring, or ongoing. The commissions have therefore carried forward those tasks as part of the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 work plans. The purpose of a board or commission work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between boards and commissions and the City Council. They are also intended to ensure that boards and commissions are working in line with the priorities of the City Council. Explanation & Analysis Planning Commission The Planning Commission reviews development projects and makes recommendations to the City Council on city planning issues and policies. The City Council approved the commission’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan on June 10, 2025. The commission’s report of accomplishments outlines the status of the work plan’s goals and tasks (Exhibit 1, Attachment A). At the Planning Commission’s April 15, 2026, meeting, staff assisted commission members with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in the July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 1 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter that governs the commission, Chapter 2.24. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council accept work plan annual report and approve the updated work plan (Exhibit 1, Attachment B). Historic Preservation Commission The Historic Preservation Commission advises the City Council and Planning Commission on the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historic areas and sites within the city. The City Council approved the commission’s fiscal year 2025-26 work plan on June 10, 2025. The commission’s report of accomplishments outlines the status of the work plan’s goals and tasks (Exhibit 2, Attachment A). At the Historic Preservation Commission’s March 9, 2026, meeting, staff assisted commission members with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter that governs the commission, Chapter 2.42. The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to accept the updated work plan and recommended that the City Council approve the plan (Exhibit 2, Attachment B). Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact associated with accepting, approving, or implementing the work plans. Next Steps The Planning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission and staff will focus future efforts on the activities listed in the approved work plans. Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits 1.City Council resolution – Planning Commission Work Plan 2.City Council resolution – Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 2 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-148 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined through requirements in Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) 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, the CMC Section 2.24.030 delineates the duties of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, on April 15, 2026, the Planning Commission considered a report of the items accomplished on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan and their work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation and commissioner discussion, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Commission Work Plan. 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.This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. 3.That the City Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A. 4.That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B. July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 3 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 7th day of July, 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) July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 4 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Fi s c a l Y e a r 20 2 5 -26 Pl a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n Wo r k P l a n A n n u a l Re p o r t I. Mi s s i o n St a t e m e n t Th e Pl a n n i n g Co m m i s s i o n ho l d s r e g u l a r l y s c h e d u l e d p u b l i c h e a r i n g s t o c o n s i d e r l a n d u s e m a t t e r s , s u c h a s t h e g e n e r a l p l a n , l o c a l co a s t a l p r o g r a m , g r o w t h m a n a g e m e n t p r o g r a m , s p e c i f i c p l a n s , m a s t e r p l a n s , a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e z o n i n g o r d i n a n c e , z o n e ch a n g e s , s p e c i a l s t u d i e s , a n d d i s c r e t io n a r y d e v e l o p m e n t p e r m i t s f o r p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e p r o j e c t s . Fo r s o m e a c t i o n s , t h e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n a c t s i n a n a d v i s o r y r o l e a n d p r o v i d e s a r e c o m m e n d a t i o n t o t h e C i t y C o u n c i l . I n m a n y ca s e s t h e C i t y C o u n c i l h a s d e l e g a t e d t o t h e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n t h e a u t h o r i t y t o t a k e a f i n a l a c t i o n o n t h e i t e m s u b j e c t t o a pp e a l to t h e C i t y C o u n c i l . P r i o r t o a n i t e m b e i n g c o n s i d e r e d b y t h e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n t h e P l a n n i n g D i v i s i o n s t a f f c o m p l e t e i t s r ev i e w of a p r o p o s e d p r o j e c t f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h a l l a p p l i c a b l e p l a n s , p o l i c i e s , a n d l a w s a n d p r o v i d e s a w r i t t e n r e c o m m e n d a t i o n . Pl a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n e r s a l s o s e r v e o n s p e c i a l c o m m i t t e e s o r t a s k f o r c e s a s r e q u e s t e d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l . II . Co m p o s i t i o n Th e Pl a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n c o n s i s t s o f s e v e n m e m b e r s a p p o i n t e d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l t o a f o u r -ye a r t e r m . T h e r e a r e a l s o t h r e e e x of f i c i o m e m b e r s w h o s h a l l b e t h e C i t y P l a n n e r , A s s i s t a n t C i t y A t t o r n e y , a n d C i t y E n g i n e e r . II I . Fi s c a l Y e a r 20 2 5- 2 6 Go a l s & Ta s k s Du r i n g t h e FY 20 2 5- 2 6 re p o r t i n g p e r i o d , th e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n m e t a t o t a l o f 15 ti m e s (J u l y 1 , 2 0 2 5 t h r o u g h M a r c h 1 8 , 2 0 2 6 ) . 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I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f co r r e s p o n d i n g c h a n g e s i n t h e C a r l s b a d Mu n i c i p a l C o d e a n d p r e p a r a t i o n o f a d o p t i o n Co m m i s s i o n of c h a n g e s r e l a t e d t o la t e 2 0 2 5 / 2 0 2 6 l e g i s l a t i o n in Wi n t e r 20 2 6 / Sp r i n g 2 0 2 7 . • Attachment A July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 5 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D GO A L / T A S K ST A T U S CO M M E N T S / R E C O M M E N D A T I O N fo r c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l in 2 0 2 7 . ch a n g e s i n F a l l 2 0 2 6 . • Re v i e w a n d a c t o n p e r m i t s r e q u e s t e d f o r ci t y c a p i t a l i m p r o v e m e n t p r o j e c t s . Ma j o r p r o j e c t s e x p e c t e d t o b e co n s i d e r e d b y t h e c o m m i s s i o n i n c l u d e : o Av e n i d a E n c i n a s C o a s t a l R a i l T r a i l o El C a m i n o R e a l ( A r e n a l t o L a Co s t a ) o Ta m a r a c k M a i n t e n a n c e Y a r d o Ro b e r tso n R a n c h P a r k ap p r o v e d b y t h e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n o n Ja n u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 2 6 a n d El C a m i n o R e a l ( A r e n a l to L a C o s t a ) wa s r e c o m m e n d e d f o r a p p r o v a l on M a r c h 1 8 , 2 0 2 6 . Th e re m a i n i n g pr o j e c t s h a v e b e e n s u b j e c t t o va r i o u s p r o j e c t u p d a t e s a n d h a v e n o t pr o g r e s s e d t o a p o i n t w h e r e t h e y c a n b e pr e s e n t e d t o d e c i s i o n m a k e r s . P l a n n i n g s t a f f co n t i n u e s t o r e v i e w a p p l i c a t i o n s a s t h e y a r e an d El C a m i n o R e a l ( A r e n a l t o L a Co s t a ) ar e co m p l e t e d a n d r e m o v e d . Th e o t h e r i t e m s a r e i n c l u d e d i n t h e ne x t f i s c a l y e a r w o r k p r o g r a m . Cu r r e n t P l a n n i n g • pr i v a t e d e v e l o p m e n t p r o j e c t s . M a j o r pr o j e c t s e x p e c t e d t o b e c o n s i d e r e d b y th e c o m m i s s i o n i n c l u d e : o Ne w a g e C a r l s b a d L u x u r y R e s o r t o Ri n c o n C V D ( C a r l s b a d V i l l a g e Dr i v e ) o pr o g r e s s e d t o a p o i n t f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n t h i s fi s c a l y e a r . in t h e F i s c a l Y e a r 2 0 2 6- 2 7 Wo r k Pr o g r a m . Tr a i n i n g an d Ci t y O p e r a t i o n s Pl a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n t o m e e t o n e t o t w o ti m e s e a c h m o n t h f o r e f f i c i e n t a n d pr o d u c t i v e m e e t i n g s me t 1 5 ti m e s d u r i n g t h e c u r r e n t fi s c a l y e a r . St a f f w i l l c o n t i n u e t o ba l a n c e th e w o r k f o r cu s t o m e r s o f t h e c i t y al o n g w i t h h a v i n g 20 2 6- 2 7 Wo r k P r o g r a m . Pr o f e s s i o n a l Ca r e F a c i l i t i e s , t h e R e g i o n a l July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 6 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D GO A L / T A S K ST A T U S CO M M E N T S / R E C O M M E N D A T I O N Ho u s i n g O r d i n a n c e f o r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t o th e C i t y C o u n c i l pr e s e n t a t i o n s re l a t e d t o P l a n n i n g Co m m i s s i o n o p e r a t i o n s a n d t h i s w o r k pr o g r a m . 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A d d i t i o n a l p r e s e n t a t i o n s w i l l co n t i n u e t o b e s c h e d u l e d . 20 2 6- 2 7 Wo r k P r o g r a m . of Ci t i e s Ca l i f o r n i a C o n f e r e n c e R e c e i v e Up d a t e s o n N e w S t a t e L a w s a n d C i t y C o u n c i l Ac t i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o t h e c o m m i s s i o n 20 2 6 Pl a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n e r s A c a d e m y . Co m m i s s i o n e r s w e r e b r o u g h t u p t o d a t e o n re c e n t r e g u l a t o r y & l e g i s l a t i v e c h a n g e s a n d re c e i v e d g u i d a n c e a n d t o o l s t o a s s i s t t h e m i n 20 2 6- 2 7 Wo r k P r o g r a m . on t h e f o l l o w i n g c o m m i t t e e s : • Ag r i c u l t u r a l C o n v e r s i o n M i t i g a t i o n F e e Ad v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e • Hi s t o r i c P r e s e r v a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n E x - Of f i c i o M e m b e r 20 2 6- 2 7 Wo r k P r o g r a m . Ot h e r / M i s c . A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s it e m s d u r i n g t h e F i s c a l Y e a r t h a t w e r e n o t o n July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 7 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D GO A L / T A S K ST A T U S CO M M E N T S / R E C O M M E N D A T I O N • Co a s t l i n e C h u r c h A m e n d m e n t t o o r i g i n a l ex p a n s i o n p l a n s • So C a l G a s C o . A m e n d m e n t t o P i p e R e p a i r s • Bl v d B e a c h C o m m e r c i a l , s p e c i a l e v e n t ve n u e • Ba r o n ’ s m a r k e t • 20 2 5 AD U Z o n e C od e A me n d m e n t • Co s t c o F u e l E x p a n s i o n P r o j e c t • Av e . 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H o m e s • AD U A m e n d m e n t • Re s o r t V i e w A p a r t m e n t s • Ri n c o n R o o s e v e l t • To l l B r o t h e r s G e n e r a l P l a n A m e n d m e n t (Re c o m m e n d e d a p p r o v a l t o c o n t i n u e pr o j e c t s h e l p s i m p l e m e n t a n u m b e r of G e n e r a l P l a n p o l i c i e s a n d g o a l s re l a t e d t o a d d r e s s i n g t h e h o u s i n g sh o r t a g e a n d i m p r o v i n g l o c a l ec o n o m i c c o n d i t i o n s . July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 8 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Attachment B City of Carlsbad Planning Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2026-2027 I. Mission Statement The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects. For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans, policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation. Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the City Council. II. Composition The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four- year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City Attorney, and City Engineer. III. FY 2026-2027 Goals & Tasks The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks; covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The tasks are divided into the categories of Advance Planning & Special Projects, Current Planning Projects, and Training/City Representation: Advance Planning & Special Projects • Workshop and Recommendations on amendments to City Council Policy No. 64 (Wireless Facilities) • Zoning Ordinance 2026 Clean-Up Amendment • Tribal, Cultural, Paleontological Resources Guidelines Update • Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include: July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 9 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D o Tamarack Maintenance Yard o Robertson Ranch Park o Merwin Drive Stormdrain Improvements o Orion Center Maintenance and Administrative Facilities Current Planning Projects • Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include: o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort o The Dewhurst o Fairfield Apartment Homes at Bressi o San Diego Gas & Electric Construction and Operations Site Realignment Training and City Operations • The Planning Division will work with the Planning Commission to meet one to two times each month for efficient and productive meetings • Receive quarterly informational and training presentations related to Planning Commission operations and this work program. • Have one or two members attend the League of Cities California Conference Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the commission o Members of the Planning Commission serve on the Historic Preservation Commission Ex-Officio Member July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 10 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Exhibit 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-149 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined through requirements in Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) 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, the CMC Section 2.42.040 delineates the duties of the Historic Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2026, the Historic Preservation Commission considered a report of the items accomplished in the prior year and their work plan for fiscal year 2026-27; and WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation and commissioner discussion, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Commission Work Plan. 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.This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. 3.That the City Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A. 4.That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B. July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 11 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 7th day of July, 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) July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 12 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Attachment A City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan Accomplishments The Historic Preservation Commission holds regularly scheduled meetings and advises the City Council and Planning Commission on the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historic areas and sites within the city. The City Council approved the commission’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan on June 10, 2025. This document reports on the actions the Historic Preservation Commission took to implement the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan. Historic Preservation Commission's Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 In terms of accomplishments, this past year the Historic Preservation Commission’s accomplishments are the following: 1. The Commission has held five regularly scheduled meetings over the past year (2025 calendar year). 2. A subcommittee was formed to update the Historic Preservation Commission website. The subcommittee completed its work and presented a final report to the Historic Preservation Commission. The website has been updated to include information about historic surveys, historic properties, how properties may qualify for historic designation, benefits and incentives, preservation-related codes and policies, and other ways to explore historic properties. The page can be accessible with the link provided below. Historic Preservation | Carlsbad, CA 3. Explored ways of sharing information about historic site recognition. 4. Continued to educate the community about its history through support of school curriculum. The “Drawing on Carlsbad’s Past,” a 3rd Grade Art Contest was presented to the City Council on May 20, 2025. Seven schools participated. 5. The City Council adopted the Historic Preservation Commissions’ recommendations for a uniform plaque program to commemorate historic resources and heritage trees in the city. The Historic Preservation Commission received its first nomination for plaque installation on Nov. 10, 2025. 6. Developed recommendations for additional historic benefits and incentives to increase participation in historic preservation. The City Council provided direction to staff to initiate certain zoning code amendments to implement the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendations. July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 13 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D 7. Reviewed Mills Act implementation and recommended opportunities to advance preservation of historic properties. The Historic Preservation Commission appointed an ad-hoc subcommittee to oversee certain implementation activities aimed at encouraging enrollment. The ad-hoc subcommittee met on one occasion. 8. The Historic Preservation Commission received a paleontological monitoring report for the project (13 single-family residential lots) at the southern terminus of Twain Avenue, abutting the Spyglass Hills neighborhood, called the Ocean View Point subdivision. 9. A liaison was appointed to maintain communications with the Carlsbad Historical Society. July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 14 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Attachment B City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan I. Mission Statement The mission of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be to advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing Commission in all matters relating to the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historic resources in the City of Carlsbad and inform the public of all matters pertaining to the preservation of historic resources within the guidelines and codes that govern the Commission. II. Work Plan Purpose The Historic Preservation Commission developed this Work Plan during its meeting on March 9, 2026. The Work Plan and complementary actions are intended to guide the Commission and city staff work efforts over the next fiscal year. The document allows the Commission, the City Council, and public to receive an update on projects that the Commission is undertaking (based on City Council direction) and allows the City Council to review projects or programs they may want to proceed with. In addition to the Work Plan items, the Commission and city staff concurrently dedicates significant time and resources to projects not on the Work Plan. III. Historic Preservation Commission's Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 The following is to be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan. 1. Create/update a brochure for Historical Plaque Program buildings and structures, including but not limited to the use of technologies (e.g. city website and QR codes for landmark wayfinding. 2. Implement the uniform plaque program. Consider designating individual properties for landmarks and work with property owners to install plaques on historic buildings in the Local Register. 3. Implement the Mills Act program. Work with property owners to participate in the program. 4. Continue to educate the community about its history through support of school curriculum, 3rd grade historic art program. July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 15 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D 5. The Commission will assist in maintaining the Historic Preservation Ordinance and support any CMC revisions intended to establish local benefits and incentives as directed by the City Council. 6. Foster partnership with the Carlsbad Historical Society and provide oversight for the ongoing effort to preserve the Magee House (i.e., Carlsbad Historical Society Museum). Collaborate with the Carlsbad Historical Society on community events or other activities to encourage historic preservation. 7. Support efforts to update the city’s Cultural Resouce Guidelines with staff and provide advisory reviews as needed. 8. Analyze the steps required to obtain Certified Local Government Status and provide a recommendation to the City Council. 9. Further, the Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council and furnish any special information, reports or materials which the City Council may request. IV. Items “On-Deck” or Set-Aside for Future Year Work Plan(s) The following is NOT to be included in the FY 2026-27 Work Plan; however, may be initiated during the course of the fiscal year and/or included in the work plans of future years. 10. Help create an oral history collection project in cooperation with Library’s Carlsbad History Collection through recorded interviews of local long-time residents and through creating brief biographies about the city’s past mayors to accompany photos in Council Chambers. July 7, 2026 Item #13 Page 16 of 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D Mike Strong, Director of Community Development Department July 7, 2026 Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission Work Plans { City of Carlsbad PROPOSED ACTION Adopt resolutions accepting FY 2025-26 annual report(s) and adopting FY 2026-27 Work Plan(s) Item 13: Annual Work Plan 2 { City of Carlsbad REPORT CONTENTS •Work Plan includes a report on recent accomplishments and status of goals. •Work Plan identifies what each commission will work on next year. •Several tasks in the previous work plans are either in process, recurring, or ongoing. Item 13: Annual Work Plan 3 { City of Carlsbad PLANNING COMMISSION 2025/2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Meets once every two months •Reviewed major CIPs •Reviewed private development projects •Received training and attended conferences Item 13: Annual Work Plan 4 HPC 2025/2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Promoted the 3rd grade art contest •Worked on uniform plaque program •Worked on historic benefits and incentives •Monitored and evaluated the Mills Act Program Item 13: Annual Work Plan 5 FY 2026-27 WORK PLANS •PC Work Plan presented by Chair Foster •HPC Work Plan presented by Chair Majer Item 13: Annual Work Plan 6 RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt resolution for PC and resolution for HPC Item 13: Annual Work Plan 7 { City of Carlsbad