HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-16; City Council; ; City Council Strategic Plan WorkshopCA Review CKM
Meeting Date: March 16, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958
Kristina Ray, Director of Communication & Engagement
kristina.ray@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2957
Subject: City Council Strategic Plan Workshop
District: All
Recommended Action
Engage in a discussion, facilitated by Dr. Sommer Kehrli of The Centre for Organization Effectiveness,
regarding the development of the City Council’s 5-year strategic plan.
Discussion
On Dec. 13, 2021, City Council held a special meeting to begin the process of developing a 5-year
strategic plan. During that meeting, the City Council selected five themes based on the Carlsbad
Community Vision.
•Economic Vitality
•Quality of Life and Safety
•Community Character
•Sustainability and Natural Environment
•Organizational Excellence and Fiscal Health
The project team has since gathered input from the community, worked with city staff who have
expertise in each of the themed areas and begun the development of work plans to support the five
themes.
This workshop will continue the planning process, including:
•Reviewing and discussing the community’s input
•Reviewing, discussing and providing feedback on work plan progress to date
•Engaging in a facilitated discussion of the city’s homeless response effort and community
feedback about quality of life and safety
•Discussing the status of the city’s Capital Improvement Projects in preparation for a future
meeting where staff will seek direction of CIP priorities
Fiscal Analysis
The cost to facilitate this City Council Strategic Plan Workshop is included in current budget
appropriations.
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Next Steps
1. Staff will continue development of the strategic plan based on City Council’s direction.
2. Staff will schedule one or more additional City Council workshops to refine and finalize the plan.
Environmental Evaluation
In keeping with California Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a
"project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it has no potential to
cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for
public viewing and review at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. March 2022 5-Year Strategic Plan Public Input Report
2. March 16, 2022, Workshop PowerPoint Presentation
3. Dec. 13, 2021, City Council Staff Report
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Exhibit 1
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5-YEAR
STRATEGIC
PLAN
March 2022
PUBLIC INPUT REPORT {'Cityof
Carlsbad
5 Year Council Strategic Plan Public Input Report
March 2022 1
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Engagement goals and objectives .................................................................................. 2
About the input .............................................................................................................. 3
How we engaged ........................................................................................................... 5
Who participated ........................................................................................................... 7
Most popular topics ....................................................................................................... 9
Section 2: Unprompted themes
What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change? ....................... 11
What do you love most about your neighborhood? ...................................................... 14
What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today? ............................................. 18
Section3: Goal themes input
Maintain Carlsbad’s unique community character ........................................................ 26
Protect the environment and natural resources ........................................................... 27
Foster a healthy economy .............................................................................................. 28
Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community. ................................................. 29
Appendices
A. How opportunities were promoted
B. Workshop chat transcript
C. Workshop breakout room notes
D. Ideas wall
E. Survey responses
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Section 1: Introduction
On Dec. 13, 2021, the Carlsbad City Council held a special meeting to begin development of
a five-year strategic plan. The purpose of this
plan is threefold:
1. Establish a common vision that will help
align policies, day-to-day operations
and resources with the community’s
most important values, needs and
aspirations.
2. Build momentum for major goals by
maintaining a focused effort over
multiple years.
3. Identify agreed upon priorities, timelines and performance measures.
Starting with a discussion of the nine core values that make up the Carlsbad Community
Vision, the City Council identified five areas of focus for its strategic plan:
• Community Character: Maintain Carlsbad’s unique community character
• Economic Vitality: Foster a healthy economy
• Quality of Life and Safety: Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community
• Sustainability & Natural Environment: Protect the environment and natural
resources
• Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health: Be a model for effective and efficient
local government
The City Council then asked staff to gather input from the community that could be used to
help inform the specific projects and initiatives in the five-year strategic plan.
Public engagement goal
Gather input from the Carlsbad community that can be used by 1) the City Council to further
refine its broad policy goals and 2) by city staff in the development of workplans to support
these goals.
Public engagement objectives
•Community members are aware of opportunities to provide input
•Community members have an opportunity to provide input in a way that is
convenient and comfortable, based on their preferences and levels of interest
•This public engagement process helps further build relationships between the city
and those it serves
•The process seeks out and involves a broad cross section of community members
•Participants have a clear understanding of how their input will be used in the
strategic planning process
The strategic plan will establish a
common vision that aligns policies,
day-to-day operations and resources
with the community’s most important
values, needs and aspirations.
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About the input
The International Association of Public Participation’s
spectrum of public participation illustrates a variety of
approaches to involving the public in decision making.
The strategic plan input process would fall between
“consult” and “involve.” The City Council chose the
areas of focus from the nine core values that make up
the Carlsbad Community Vision (which, in itself, was
developed through a collaborative model). City staff
sought input to further refine and define priorities
within the main areas of focus.
The City Council chose the areas of
focus from the nine core values that
make up the Carlsbad Community
Vision (which, in itself, was
developed through a collaborative
model.
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International Association of Public Participation
Spectrum of participation
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public understands options or throughout the decision, including the
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opportunities and have already been input is understood and identification of
solutions made and considered the preferred solution
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your concerns and are directly reflected options and
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Qualitative input with a convenience sample
The input in this report is qualitative in nature and was obtained through a convenience
sample. This means the city focused on gaining an
in-depth understanding of community member
perspectives, and the results cannot be generalized
to the entire population of the city within a defined
margin of error.
That’s why the input in this report should be
considered with a similar weight as other forms of
feedback that have always been part of the city’s
decision-making process, such as comments made at City Council meetings or emails sent to
the city expressing an opinion.
The input in this report should be
considered with a similar weight as
comments made at a City Council
meeting or those sent by email.
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l✓I Qualitative
Focuses on understanding the "why"
Identifies a range of perspective
Allows for discovery of new ideas
Analyzed by themes
l✓I Convenience sample
Only those who knew about the
opportunity to provide input were
able to doso
Quantitative
Focused on facts/absolutes
Data focused on measuring
Analysis includes numerical comparisons
Allows for statistical analysis
Random sample
All members of the target population
had an equal opportunity to
participate
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How we engaged
City of Carlsbad staff designed and implemented a public involvement strategy with three
main ways to engage with community members.
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The Carlsbad City Counc I is developing a strategic plan for the next five years, focusing on the core
values of the Carlsbad Community Vision. Please share your input through the tools below.
Have 5 minutes?
Answer 3 open-ended questions based
on themes from the Community
Vision.
Take the survey
Have 10 minutes?
Share your ideas to the idea wall,
comment on ideas already added and
see what others had to say.
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Talk about your ideas and ask
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Each opportunity required a different level of commitment and asked for feedback in a
different way. Specific questions asked in each input opportunity are included in the
appendices.
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Tell us what you think would make Carlsbad an even better place in the
next five years.
Have 5 minutes?
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overrun with ebikes and mountain bikes in
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today?
Community
Character
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Batiqultos Lagoon just below the level of La Costa
Ave to escape some of the road noise. Such a
beautiful spot with no way to enjoy this natural
beauty of Carlsbad. It could draw visitors to the
Gelson's shopping complex and could leverage
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buildings randomly rising up worries me the great
spaces between will fill up with more high-rise
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windfall! Hands-free cell use violations. Dogs on
the laps of drivers. Texting while dri\l'ing.
Speeding. Expired tags. Full-time citizens using
out-of-state plates. Ignoring traffic lights/stop
slgns. Unleashed dogs. eBikes ignoring traffic
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Who participated
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Most popular topics
Comments in the online survey and ideas wall were tagged according to topic. Some
comments were given more than one tag. For example, a comment about the convenience
of the bus system would be tagged transit and mobility. The chart below shows the
frequency with which topics were brought up by those who participated in the online
survey and ideas wall.
The virtual ideas wall was able to generate a report on the volume of comments in each of
the topic areas. These percentages only represent the people who made comments on the
ideas all, not the percentage of all Carlsbad residents.
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Section 2: Unprompted themes
Each engagement opportunity asked different questions, some completely open-ended and
others focused on a specific topic. All were designed to identify community member needs,
values and priorities for the next five years.
A summary of three open-ended survey questions is provided first, followed by a summary
of input from the ideas wall, which asked for input on the four main categories identified by
the City Council (staff did not seek public input on the organizational effectiveness goal).
Verbatim responses are included in the appendices.
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t
want to change?
Safe, clean, well-managed
• Carlsbad is clean and safe.
• The city is well managed.
“Our public works staff. The parks look amazing and I love the
dog/bottle/person water fountains.”
“Cleanliness and professionalism throughout.”
“I feel my family is safe in Carlsbad.”
“Safety. Carlsbad is a safe area with an excellent police force.”
Small, beach town, friendly, community feel
• Keep Carlsbad the way it is
• Support and appreciation for what has been created
• Fear that the city is losing or will lose what makes it special.
“Small village feel with natural beach.”
“The feel of downtown, a quaint, welcoming beach town,
with one-of-a-kind shops and places to congregate.”
“The friendly beach loving atmosphere.”
“It has a small-town feel - Even though we have all the best things in the world.”
“Quaint feeling, not too commercial.”
“Great balance between open spaces, preserving the small beach town
feeling while developing and updating the Village, Barrio and coastline.”
“Village feel which unfortunately seems to be disappearing with each new build.”
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t
want to change?
Green spaces, beaches, natural areas and environment
• Carlsbad has a great climate, natural areas, beaches and open spaces.
• Not over-developed with plenty of open green spaces and beaches to enjoy.
“Large amount of open space - it is specifically why we chose to move
to Carlsbad over other nearby cities.”
“SO MANY THINGS! But the thing I am most proud of are the beautiful,
clean beaches and the vast open coastline.”
“The nature preserves, parks, & natural landscapes.”
“I love that Carlsbad has many undeveloped stretches of beach and ocean.”
Accessibility, walkability, amenities and recreation
• Important to have accessibility to beaches, parks, amenities and recreation
opportunities in Carlsbad.
• More amenities should be developed.
• A walkable community is important.
• The area has great schools.
“Open parking for beach, great parks, family activities, access to outdoor activities.”
“I love the easy access to the beaches and lagoons.”
“How great our park system is!”
“I love the walkable village area and free parking.”
“Natural beauty of beaches, parks and dedication to outdoor activities with sports
fields and courts.”
“Great schools and parks.”
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t
want to change?
Commercial and residential building development
• Like amount of single-family homes and restriction on building heights.
• Like small village feel with historical buildings and lower population density.
• Like small businesses and being less commercialized.
“I don’t want to see all these condominiums being built. I love that small town
atmosphere where you can walk around and by the beach without mega crowds.”
“Ocean access without big developments.”
“Unique surf and beach heritage, let’s not have one boxy 3-4 story apartment building
on top of another. Make the architecture special.”
“Low density single family dwelling housing.”
“NOT overcrowded and commercialized.”
“Keep the small-town feel - limit building height to 2 stories.”
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What is one thing you love about your neighborhood
and don’t want to change?
Small, beach town, friendly, community feel
• Neighbors and the sense of close-knit community
• The small beach town character and small businesses of the community
“It feels like a "neighborhood" with everyone friendly and looking out for one
another.”
“The close, human-scale feel of the area, trees and small shops and people walking.”
“Beach houses, small businesses and character of area.”
“Our neighborhood (Solterra) is really small and tight knit. Everyone is friendly,
and we feel really safe which is a huge peace of mind.”
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What is one thing you love about your neighborhood
and don’t want to change?
Safe, clean, well-managed
• Safety of the neighborhood
• Cleanliness and high standards of maintenance of their local area
• Quietness of their neighborhood.
“Clean, well maintained, safe.”
“Peace and quiet; virtually no crime.”
“I feel like my kids are safe roaming the streets.”
“The appreciation of Carlsbad high standards for the care of their community and the
willingness to do their part to keep it that way.”
Green spaces, beaches, natural areas and environment
• Proximity of neighborhoods to green spaces, beaches and natural areas.
• The views neighborhoods have.
• The climate.
“Love the reserved land with native plants, space for animals and hiking. The
neighborhood parks with beautiful plants, trees and sidewalks are especially
appreciated.”
“The ocean view and the well-kept lagoon.”
“I love the open space with wildlife corridors and parks.”
“Ocean breeze and moderate temperatures prevail in a safe environment.”
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What is one thing you love about your neighborhood
and don’t want to change?
Accessibility, walkability, amenities, and recreation
• Accessible amenities such and libraries, shopping areas and restaurants.
• Great neighborhood schools.
• Proximity to local recreation opportunities.
“I love having the library/cultural center and shopping areas that are positioned for
accessibility and landscaped to blend into the residential area.”
“The proximity to the beach, stores, youth sporting events, and restaurants.”
“Convenient and walkable.”
“Walking distance to beach, locally owned shops and restaurants.”
“GREAT schools.”
Types of homes
• Single-family neighborhoods, with large lots and space between houses.
• Unique look of the homes and older established neighborhood.
• A mix of newer developments and older homes with varied appearance in their
local community.
“Single family residences, not one apartment building on top of another.”
“The large lots, tree lined streets and older homes with charm.”
“I love that it is suburban with nice single-family homes. Keep it low density!”
“Mixture of old and new houses. No cookie cutter tracts.”
“The variation in houses and architecture and the unique feel it has.”
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What is one thing you love about your neighborhood
and don’t want to change?
Traffic, bike lanes and parking
• Low volume of traffic and traffic noise.
• Bike lanes and general bike friendliness.
• Residential speed restrictions.
“Quiet, no traffic.”
“Traffic is minimum. Neighborhood is quiet/safe.”
“The bike lanes & well-maintained roads.”
“The bike path to the Village and the murals/fairy houses for my kids to enjoy.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Keep Carlsbad the same, preserving history and the small
beach town atmosphere
• Carlsbad is great as it is now and hope to keep it the same in the future.
• Preserve history and keep the small beach town roots.
• Keep the sense of community and support for small businesses with no major
development and changes.
“I'm wary of improvements. Too often they remove the very thing we love best.”
“Carlsbad is pretty good right now. It has a good mix of shopping, dining,
work, the beach and open space. Please try to limit the urge to change it
into a town full of high-rise buildings.”
“Recognizing its history.”
“Preserving its village feel, history, keeping it a beach town.”
“Keep major ‘development’ out of the charming downtown core.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Addressing the homeless population, safety concerns and
cleanliness
• Concerns about people experiencing homelessness and the perception that they
pose a safety threat.
• More police presence in communities to help reduce crime and improve the safety
of neighborhoods.
“Very tight control on all crime. Continue to work on loitering and homeless.”
“More law enforcement.”
“Find a solution to the homeless problem in downtown and surrounding
neighborhoods.”
“I would love for the Chase baseball field/Pine field get cleaned up a bit.
Too many drug addicts and homeless hanging around the area where so
many kids play. Bathrooms are not clean and needles have been found multiple times
there.”
Environment, green spaces, parks and beaches
• More environmental initiatives such as solar power, improved recycling/composting
programs, plastic reduction plan, and cleanup of ocean, beach and park areas.
• More green spaces protected from development.
• Powerlines buried to improve the aesthetic.
• Decrease noise pollution.
“Even more trails and parks set aside to preserve our nature
instead of making more houses or shops.”
“Better recycling and implement the compost program.”
“Use of solar and other environmentally responsible building
including stormwater capture and low impact design.”
“Carlsbad is beautiful, but I hope eventually the city will be able to do something
different with the high voltage power lines. I personally find them very
unattractive when looking out at the beautiful Carlsbad landscape.”
” Easy recycle of Amazon/boxes, ziplock bags, gradually reduce/remove plastic use.”
“Focus on sustainability, protecting our environment and social justice.”
“A robust program to prevent Carlsbad's contribution to ocean pollution.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Accessibility, walkability/bike-ability, amenities, and
recreation
• Develop more parks, including dog parks and potentially a designated dog beach.
• Dogs should be kept out of parks and beaches.
• More amenities developed such as restaurants, indoor recreational facilities, pools,
pickleball courts and malls.
• Develop more biking trails, walking trails and in general a more walkable/bikeable
community.
“More pedestrian friendly - more walkable areas and actual bike paths that are not all
next to traffic, slower vehicle traffic.”
“Bathrooms at the beach, bathrooms in parks, more parks, more open spaces, more
trails”
“It’s absurd that I can’t take my dog to walk on leash at any Carlsbad parks or
beaches. We are considering moving out of Carlsbad 100% for this reason.”
“Keep open spaces and parks; more pickleball courts.”
“More outdoor coffee shops and restaurants as like in Europe. We have the weather to
do so.”
“More community activities to build stronger community.”
Village revitalization
• Continue to revitalize the Village.
• Keep its character while staying current.
“I'd like to see the village area revitalized more. That area is a huge part of the town's
attraction.”
“The Village improvements are fantastic! As long as they continue to be curated like
they have been on State St.”
“Bringing old downtown Carlsbad up to date with an infrastructure that makes it more
user friendly for all.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Commercial and residential building development
• Too many new multi-family and condo developments.
• Carlsbad needs more affordable housing.
• Concern about losing the current character of Carlsbad with taller and more generic
building developments.
• Revitalization of existing buildings over new builds.
“More mixed use, transit-oriented development to allow young professionals and
families the opportunity to live here.”
“Don't allow multifamily homes where single-family homes now exist.”
“A ban on dense housing which will cause immense problems: crowded roads, not
enough water for residents, problems with insufficient power supply.”
“Keeping the charm even while updating it. Adding in more restaurants. Not over
building or ripping things down but revitalizing them.”
“Keep the village a unique and special place, mandate coastal theme for all new
structures, height should be 3 stories.”
“Affordability. Heavy gentrification is forcing established families like mine to
relocate.”
Business development
• Build more commercial development including malls, restaurants and shops.
• Stop future business development.
“Less big box and corporate business.”
“Less growth of commercial property and new developments.”
“A large, modern shopping mall.”
“Stop destroying the downtown shops by tearing down quaint
shops in order to build any more monstrosities.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Airport
• Expand the airport for more direct flight options.
• Keep the airport small and not increase air traffic in the area.
“Expanding the airport so more commercial flights could fly out of here versus driving
to SAN.”
“Not expanding the airport for the rich elite. It won’t benefit the general community.”
“Do not ruin Carlsbad by promoting big jets and more traffic at the airport.”
Governance
• Changes to City Council and better public visibility and communication.
• Better regulations for utility costs.
• Lower property taxes.
“A city council more concerned about city than politics.”
“Clear, concise and thoughtful review of proposed projects that are completely open
to the public.”
“More communication to the local population.”
“Lower costs for essential services, like water, sewer and electricity.”
“Lower property taxes.”
Diversity
• Encourage more diversity both in population and amenities.
• More diverse ethnic restaurants and cultural events.
• Better inclusion of people of all races and economic status.
“More diverse restaurants and arts/culture scene.”
“We need to do a better job of preventing the gentrification of neighborhoods
and inclusion of people of all races, ethnicities, and economic status.”
“Increase ethnic, racial, sexual and religious diversity in our population.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Traffic, parking
• Concern about the volume of traffic as well as the traffic noise in the area.
• Traffic improvements including better bike lanes, improved traffic
management, and traffic calming measures.
• Restrictions for RV parking as well as improved beach and downtown parking.
• Less downtown parking and closing parts of downtown to vehicle traffic.
• Improved public transit.
• Relocate train underground – improving noise and traffic.
• Re-route airplanes lessen the noise in residential areas.
“Better traffic management and accurate surveys on major intersections.”
“Traffic calming, lower speed limits, improved e-bike infrastructure.”
“The traffic signaling in the city are horrible. It doesn't seem that they are sequenced
at all. Sit at red light often when no one else is at the intersection.
Terrible when traveling around town.”
“More restrictions for RV parking on streets.”
“More parking in the village. Stop giving up parking for tables.”
“No parking on streets downtown.”
“Pedestrian only streets downtown.”
“The beach parking is very limited and during peak times, we often don’t go. Better
parking for locals and tourists alike.”
“More connected and frequent public transportation.”
“Improved public transportation including transportation for seniors who can no
longer drive.”
“Doing something about the train noise. We live South of Tamarack and are really
impacted by train noise which is going to get worse. We could change our crossings
like Oceanside did and not have the trains blow their horns. Even better putting the
tracks underground would completely alleviate a lot of problems.”
“Change flight path out of Palomar Airport so planes change direction over the ocean
instead of low altitude buzzing over residential neighborhoods.”
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What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
Coastal issues
• Improved access to beaches and coastline, additional parking, free parking for
residents.
• Create a dog beach and keep dogs of the beach.
• Improvements to beach sidewalks, boardwalks and coastal paths.
• Restrictions on coastal development.
• Adding beach amenities such as more restaurants, shops, restrooms and shower
facilities.
• Preservation and continued maintenance of beaches, open spaces, paths and trails.
“Better access to beaches including more parking like diagonal parking.”
“Let us take our dogs for walks on the beach, they are after all part of the family.”
“Strict adhesion to no pets, skateboard or bicycles on beach and sea wall. I have seen
a lot of them lately.”
“There should be uninterrupted access for pedestrians and bike along the coast as well
as greater access for parking for residents.”
“No big buildings near the coast everything under 3 stories.”
“Better beach access and amenities (restrooms, parking, places to eat/drink near the
sand).”
“Well maintained roads parks and beaches.”
“Progressive leadership to preserve the coastal open spaces for generations to come.”
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Section 3: Goal theme input
The ideas wall and public workshop sought information related to the four goal themes. This
input is summarized below.
Maintain Carlsbad’s unique community character.
Some respondents indicated they felt Carlsbad was losing this essence due to changes in
building zoning and development and an increasing population, while others felt a good
balance was still being maintained.
• Concern about losing the character of Carlsbad with too much development.
• Need for new developments to create more affordable housing and more diverse
and accessible amenities.
• Concern about traffic and noise impacting neighborhoods and their ease of access
to amenities.
• Enrichment of community events and gatherings are important to keep the quality
of life and community character of Carlsbad.
• A desire for the city to listen to its citizens as well as keeping safety at the forefront
of planning.
“Small village feel with natural beach.”
“The feel of downtown, a quaint, welcoming beach town, with one-of-a-kind
shops and places to congregate.”
“Great balance between open spaces, preserving the small beach town
feeling while developing and updating the Village, Barrio and coastline.”
“Village feel which unfortunately seems to be disappearing with each new
build.”
Subtheme: Diversity
Some of the participants would like to see a focus on improving diversity in the City of
Carlsbad. This included promotion on inclusive communities with shops, restaurants and
events to stimulate this.
“Increase ethnic, racial, sexual and religious diversity in our population.”
“More ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender, and sexual diversity - too many
rich, white, straight people live in Carlsbad, and I don't fit in. The City doesn't
do much to include diverse people, either. My neighborhood is 91% white.”
“More diverse restaurants and arts/culture scene”
“More ethnic food options and grocery stores.”
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Maintain Carlsbad’s unique community character.
Subtheme: Building and development
Many participants felt strongly about current and future building development in Carlsbad.
There are community members who would like to see a reduction in high density, multi-
level housing and commercial developments as well as less single-family houses being
replaced by multi-family dwellings in existing neighborhoods. This includes concerns about
the impact on the character of Carlsbad as well as increases to traffic congestion and losing
open spaces and green areas. Other people would like to see an increase in development of
affordable housing – for both mid and lower-income families.
“Stop building more housing. traffic and congestion is taking away from what
we love about Carlsbad.”
“No new housing that takes away from Carlsbad's barrio character, keep
corporate businesses out.”
Need more housing .. prices are insane. As an owner who bought years ago. I
feel sorry for anyone trying to buy a home in Carlsbad now! Not
sustainable... not good for quality of life. It is a crisis that city Council must
do something about urgently.”
“New housing (especially infill) should be required to have unique, appealing
architecture and include affordable housing that is actually used for
affordable housing.”
“Carlsbad must continue to carefully plan out its growth strategy. We love its
mid-size population size with all the open space, and don't want to see that
go away. That said, please keep attracting the variety of tech and other
companies to plant roots here. Good employment is key!”
“Keep the small town feel. Do not allow any more big developments, malls,
huge housing tracks, huge apartment complexes.”
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Protect the environment and natural resources.
Conservation of Carlsbad’s natural areas, green spaces, ocean, beaches and coastline as well
as sustainability of the community were important to respondents.
Some would like to see their community come together to address climate change and
sustainability, addressing topics such and solar power and other green energy initiatives.
Others are hoping to see improvements in composting and recycling.
Several people were interested in education about the energy options available to them and
their impact on sustainability. Others would like to see more support for alternative and
more sustainable transportation options such as biking, walking and public transportation.
Several participants would like to continue to see more trail development to connect natural
habitats and give people access to experience it. There are some who would like to see
development of dog parks and beaches and others who are concerned about allowing dogs
into the natural areas.
Some would like to see more enforcement in parks to keep bikes of walking paths. Some
would like to see addition of more historical and interpretive signage.
“We love our open space, please keep protecting it!”
“More preserved space with focus on helping the community come together
around sustainability and thriving during climate change.”
“Ensuring there is adequate open space and availability of water to meet the
long term demands of its residents.”
“Better recycling and implement the compost program.”
“Work with residents to better the environment.”
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Foster a healthy economy
This topic was not included as a theme during the public workshop. This is because a parallel
engagement process was already underway as part of the development of a new economic
development strategic plan. Economic vitality was included as a category on the virtual ideas
wall.
Some of the comments related to the city’s economic vitality included people wanting to see
more support for small, medium and large businesses creating quality investments in the
community. In addition, some community members would like a better understanding of
the city’s regulations related to businesses and efforts to be business friendly.
“Less franchise businesses and more unique shops and outdoor eateries.”
“Make a plaza where there is no cars and only walking with retail stores.”
“More unique shopping, local store, NOT Chains, local restaurants, NOT Chain
and entertainment.”
“I think Carlsbad’s economic vitality is just fine. But maybe we can focus on trying to
fill the empty commercial buildings around the airport with some GOOD businesses. B
Certified ones. And have solar and EV charging stations everywhere. How about
a seaweed farm. You know, focusing on business that’s also good
for the environment. Also more trees.”
“The shopping and restaurants in The Village need to be elevated. The restaurants are
just okay, and I never buy anything in our shops. What can we do to attract higher
caliber merchants?”
“I am proud that so many "mom and pop" stores
and restaurants line the streets of Carlsbad.”
“I really like the new Tremont Collective that recently opened
in Oceanside behind Bagby Beer. I wish we had somewhere in Carlsbad that could
have new retail and restaurant row in that casual chic style.”
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Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community.
• Many were concerned about an increasing homeless population and the safety
impacts.
• Some people would like to see an increased effort to keep sidewalks and streets
clean. Several participants would like to see more parking developed while others
are concerned about impacts a new parking structure would have on the
community.
• Several were concerned about safety with increasing traffic and current traffic
controls and signage.
• Controlling noise was frequently brought up in the context of quality-of-life
improvements. Examples included trains, planes, leaf blowers, cars and
motorcycles, and pickleball.
Subtheme: Homelessness
Respondents were concerned about the homeless population of Carlsbad and the impacts
on the community. Many expressed feelings that individual and community safety could be
impacted by a growing homeless population. Other participants indicated concern that
neighborhood cleanliness was negatively impacted in areas where homeless people were
present. There were differing perspectives on how these impacts could be addressed. Some
participants saw value in providing assistance and social programs to the homeless
population while others wanted to see more police involvement.
“Mental health and homeless facilities permanent and sufficient for the 200
individuals on the streets overnight regularly.”
“A unique robust plan to prevent homelessness and support individuals to get
care they need and a roof over their heads.”
“More Police, more focus in clean up our streets and downtown. We need to
get the drug addicts off of our streets!”
“I don't think we need ‘keep the homeless out’, as that's a very privileged
attitude, but I do think the city can do a better job of providing them places to
go.”
“If we could reduce the crime rate and the number of homeless
people in our city. I get nervous sometimes about being home alone
with my kids or if I’m awake late at night. I wish I didn’t
feel that way. The police do an excellent job trying to keep our city safe but I
know there are circumstances where there is nothing more they can do. I wish
it weren’t that way.”
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Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community.
Sub-theme: Mobility
Many indicated a desire to have a walkable community in addition to the development of
more safe bike lanes in Carlsbad. Respondents felt this would help improve traffic and
parking issues and continue to enhance community character. Participants were also
concerned about the safety of e-bike users and suggested offering education programs for
the safe operation of these vehicles.
Other respondents would like to see improvements to public transportation with better
accessibility to seniors and students. The city also received feedback that traffic light timing
needs to be addressed as well as improvements to traffic flow should be considered in
certain areas and neighborhoods. Availability of parking downtown and along the beach
were also concerns.
Some hope to move the train underground to improve traffic, safety and noise; others didn’t
believe moving the train would be worth the cost. Airport traffic and noise are a concern to
some residents, and others would like to see the airport expand to accommodate more
flights.
“Non-vehicle transportation such as walking and biking enhancements and
passive speed reducers, especially in residential areas so people can use the
streets safely.”
“The beach parking is very limited and during peak times, we often don’t go.
Better parking for locals and tourists alike.”
“Traffic calming, lower speed limits, improved e-bike infrastructure.”
“E-bike safety for kids and drivers. Maybe a mandatory training and license
to drive an e-bike with consequences if not followed.”
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“It would be great if something could be done to the railroad crossing on
Tamarack, either an overpass or lower the tracks like Solana Beach.”
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Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community.
Subtheme: Recreation
Respondents would like to see the development of more restaurants, facilities for seniors,
pickleball courts, athletic fields, arts and culture venues, and pool facilities. There is also
interest in the development and connection of a more expansive trail network for hiking and
biking. People would like to have these amenities as part of their walkable communities.
Some participants would like to see more dog parks made available and also a beach area
for dog use.
“We definitely need more pickleball courts.”
“More and longer walking/bike paths.”
“More dog parks- we’ve been waiting for years.”
“More aquatic centers.”
“Carlsbad needs a Performing Arts Complex and Theater that can provide
facilities for various performing arts activities and groups.”
Subtheme: Beaches
Many participants were specifically concerned about coastal areas. People supported the
development of more gathering places including restaurants and shops as well as those who
want to preserve the coastline and to refrain from future development. Others would like
to see improved bathroom and shower facilities.
“I agree with the park on Ponto but would like that incorporated with some coffee
shops, a couple of small restaurants etc. where people can sit and enjoy beautiful
ocean views. We have 7 mile coast but hardly have any place to sit down and enjoy
the views. No residential units please. That area should be designated for common
use.”
“We have enough development. More will only continue to destroy what’s left of this
beach town.”
“Invest in public services at the beaches and parks including bathrooms, not portable
toilets that are not maintained.”
There were conflicting views about making dog beaches available to the community with
some people feeling there is a need for designated dog beaches while others were
concerned about the impacts of allowing dogs in these areas.
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“I would love to see a dog beach area designated in Carlsbad. We love our dogs and
would be happy to share our love of the beach with them as well. Something similar to the
dog beach in Cardiff.”
“Absolutely not! Dogs pee and poop in the sand and ocean and contaminate our beaches.
It's gross and unhealthy. Redirect dog owners to Oceanside and enforce the city ordinance
of NO DOGS ON BEACH !”
As in previous sections, community members were concerned about the homeless
population in and around the coastal areas.
“I would be willing to pay higher Property Taxes on my home, if we could spend the money
doing something about the homeless problem. There is a lot of extra space on the South
Side of Tamarack Beach that we could use, as an early-morning feeding & sanitization
area (by adding porta-potties and mobile showering units). There are lots of other things
that can be done too. If we can just muster the courage to be more generous, we can solve
this problem!”
Participants also commented they would like more biking trails separate from roadways and
connectivity of these trails. They believed greater access to biking trails would lead to a
decrease in traffic and parking issues in coastal areas, as well as improve the safety of
cyclists.
“With a large amount of cyclists and kids living in the community it would be wonderful to
have SAFE bike lanes and trails to ride throughout the community. Currently, many roads
are very unsafe for cyclists and kids. (La Costa Ave., El Camino Real, Palomar Airport, etc.)
This would promote riding a bike as a primary mode of transportation and therefore
reduce traffic, beach parking and improve overall quality of life.”
People would also like the city to consider concerns about parking, train relocation,
availability of public transportation and beach shuttles, as well as creating more walkable,
pedestrian friendly areas along the coast.
“I would also suggest adding shuttles, trolleys to the beach from park and ride locations to
alleviate parking problems on the beaches.”
“Every coastal city that has closed a street or two in the downtown area to create
pedestrian only areas - has benefited due to less vehicle traffic. This provides a place for
people to eat, shop and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere where they can safely walk about.”
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Appendices
A. How opportunities were promoted
B. Workshop chat transcript
C. Workshop breakout room notes
D. Ideas wall
E. Survey responses
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Appendix A
How Opportunities Were Promoted
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Appendix A
Promotion
City staff notified community members about opportunities to get involved through a wide variety of print
and digital channels
E-newsletters
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INPUT
Opportunities
New ways to share feedback on city issues, projects and services
Speaking of providing input, it just got a little easier to share your thoughts on
city projects, issues and services, thanks to a new online public engagement
portal that includes links to surveys, virtual idea walls, interactive maps and
more.
The City of Carlsbad has a long track record or community engagement, and
during the pandemic, much or that needed to move to a virtual format The new
web portal is designed to create a one-stop-shop for community members
interested in participating in city decision-making. Once in person meetings
resume, it will also include information about public meetings, workshops, tours
and other events.
Some of the current opportunities include:
• We're recruiting members ror a new advisory committee that will help
ensure we maintain an excellent quality of file and remain financially
healthy as the city grows 1n the future.
• We're looking for input on the increase in outdoor dining in the Village
and Barrio.
• We're kicking off the public input process for the City Council's five-year
strategic plan.
See the new site and try out the digital engagement tools at
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What would make Carlsbad even better?
On Feb. 1 we will hold a workshop to get input on the City Council's five.year
strategic plan The workshop will be virtual and focus on economic vitality;
sustainability and the environment; community character; quality of life and
safety In addition to the strategic plan, input at the workshop will help inform
improvements along Carlsbad's southern coast and the upcoming Climate
Action Plan update.
We have three ways to provide input on the strategic plan·
• Have 5 minutes? Take an onhne surveY. to answer three open-ended
questions based on themes from the Community Vision.
• Have 15 minutes? Share your ideas on an online idea wall, where you
can also see ideas that others have added and comment on them
• Have 90 minutes? Attend a virtual workshOo with city staff on Feb. 1
where you can talk about your ideas and ask questions
We will report back to the City Council to share the public's input at the City
Council's second strategic planning workshop March 16.
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commun,ty members said were important to Carlsbad1s future. C.ty staff will then develop work plans to accomplish the City
Council's goals.
Step #1: Identify broad priorities
The City Council met Dec.13, 2021, and 1dentjfjed the following main themes they wanted to address in a five•year strategic
plan.
• Economic vitahly
• Sustainabihty and the environment
• Community character
• Quality of life and safety
• Organizational excellence and fiscal health
Step #2: Public input
City launches new public input portal
Post Date: 01/07/2022
It 1ust got easier to share your thoughts on city projects, issues and services, thanl<s to
a new onlme public engagement portal that includes links to surveys, virtual idea
walls, interactive maps and more.
The City of Carlsbad has a long track record of community engagement, and during
the pandemic, much of that needed to move to a virtual format. The new web portal is
designed to create a one·stop·shop for community members interested in
participating in city decision-making. Once in person meetings resume, it will also
include information about public meetings, workshops, tours and other events.
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members can take a short survey and post ideas on a virtual bulletin board related to
the topics identified by the City Council: economic health, environmental
sustainability, community character, and community connectedness and safety.
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• Creating public spaces along south Carlsbad Boulevard
• Next steps on the use of city sidewalks, parking spaces on public streets and
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• Objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use development
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Workshop Chat Transcript
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Appendix B
Virtual workshop
General session: Chat questions
1. What ZIP code do you call home?
2. How long have you lived in Carlsbad?
3. How often do you get involved in city issues (sending in comments, attending meetings, responding
to surveys, etc.)?
4. What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
Breakout rooms
Quality of Life & Community Character
1. How do you define these terms? What do they mean to you?
2. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
Environmental Sustainability
1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to environmental sustainability?
2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
Natural Environment
1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to the natural environment?
2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
Keeping Our Community Safe
1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to keeping our community safe?
2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
Other Topics
1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to other topics that are important to
you that were not listed?
Online Survey
1. What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
2. What do you love most about your neighborhood?
3. What would make Carlsbad even better than it is today?
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Appendix B
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Good Evening; We will open up the Zoom session at 7 PM
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Good Evening again; I’m ahead of myself. Start time is 6 PM
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Welcome everyone. We will begin shortly.
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Love the music!
18:00:22 From T J Childs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Hello Kim Thanks for the info
18:04:21 From Mary-Anne Monck to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Nice intro! Many of the reasons we love Carlsbad~
18:14:15 From Sarah, City of Carlsbad to Everyone:
Technical Support: Sarah Lemons, 442-200-8427
18:16:59 From Jan Neff-Sinclair to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Hi Tina. Haven't seen you in ages.
18:18:11 From Cherie Malkoff to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Hello
18:18:15 From Deborah Rasines to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
hi
18:18:28 From Bradford Jacobs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
2.5 Years
18:18:28 From Piew Datta to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
22 years
18:18:30 From Mary-Anne Monck to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
28 years
18:18:30 From Ben R. to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
8 years
18:18:31 From Art & Eileen to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
3 yrs
18:18:32 From Spence Stevens to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
28 years
18:18:36 From Julie Gibbs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
1 year
18:18:38 From T J Childs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
20 years plus
18:18:40 From Deborah Rasines to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
12 years
18:18:45 From YK Scarlett to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
5yrs
18:18:47 From Jim Lineberger to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
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11 years
18:18:47 From Jane Naskiewicz to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
20 years living in Carlsbad
18:18:52 From Amanda Wagner to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
One week
18:18:53 From Robin Ferencz-Kotfica to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
14 years
18:18:55 From Cherie Malkoff to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Carlsbad has been my second home for 2 years
18:18:57 From Sunny Blende to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
1 year now, 4 years ago
18:19:21 From Natasha E Busick to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
4 years
18:19:29 From Sunny Blende to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
First in HS
18:19:30 From Erika Boras Tesi to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Hello!! We have lived in 92011 around 7 years. We checked other because of the type-
o.... hello everyone
18:19:39 From Julie Gibbs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
But my parents lived here for 40 years
18:19:52 From Bradford Jacobs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Regularly
18:19:55 From Art & Eileen to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
First time!
18:19:57 From T J Childs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Regularly
18:20:02 From Piew Datta to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
First time
18:20:03 From Erika Boras Tesi to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
This is our first time
18:20:04 From Natasha E Busick to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
First time
18:20:05 From Cherie Malkoff to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Sometimes but not frequently
18:20:06 From Amanda Wagner to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
First time!
18:20:07 From Sunny Blende to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Often
18:20:07 From Joan Herskowitz to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
sometimes
18:20:08 From Robin Ferencz-Kotfica to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Sometimes
18:20:11 From Jane Naskiewicz to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Fairly often participation
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18:20:14 From Deborah Rasines to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
sometimes
18:20:14 From Julie Gibbs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Infrequently but want to do it more
18:20:18 From YK Scarlett to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Sometimes
18:20:19 From Spence Stevens to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
sometimes -- this is the 2nd big group
18:20:40 From Jim Lineberger to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Ever since the Strawberry Field fiasco
18:21:30 From Kristina, City of Carlsbad to Everyone:
What’s one thing that you love about Carlsbad that you don’t want to change?
18:21:33 From Art & Eileen to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Open Spaces!
18:21:36 From Natasha E Busick to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
The natural beauty
18:21:38 From T J Childs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
My neighbors
18:21:39 From Jim Lineberger to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Open Space
18:21:40 From Ms Wright to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
I love the coastline and do not want a linear park.
18:21:45 From YK Scarlett to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
The call town charm and vibe. I’d like to remain
18:21:50 From Piew Datta to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Low density,
18:21:52 From Spence Stevens to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
open space
18:21:54 From Robin Ferencz-Kotfica to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
There are lots of sidewalks for walking
18:21:56 From Bradford Jacobs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Beach town atmosphere
18:21:57 From Nina Eaton to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Village character
18:21:58 From Carina Chiang to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
NO COMMERCIAL SHOPS / RETAIL along Beach.
18:22:06 From Deborah Rasines to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
laid back feel of a small town
18:22:06 From Julie Gibbs to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Few major brand name businesses. Don’t want to be Santa Barbara where they allowed
all the national brands. Keep it small business.
18:22:07 From Kelly McCormick to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Clean and relatively safe
18:22:07 From YK Scarlett to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
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The *small town charm and vibe. I’d like that to remain
18:22:12 From Diane R to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
I am not getting the questions
18:22:13 From Amanda Wagner to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Beach access, free beach parking
18:22:19 From Joan Herskowitz to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Areas of green open space and coastline.
18:22:21 From Cherie Malkoff to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Small town community feeling
18:22:33 From Nina Eaton to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Community over tourism.
18:22:33 From Sunny Blende to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Small town feel. Walking town. Nice walkways…need more connection to trails on
coastline
18:22:37 From Jodi Jones to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Multiple lanes of traffic along the coast
18:22:41 From Erika Boras Tesi to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
yes, great coast line. Safety, beauty of surroundings
18:24:28 From Deborah Rasines to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
cant see break out tab
18:28:04 From Nina Eaton to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
How to join? I clicked on the
18:29:15 From Nina Eaton to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
Do I click on the Group to join? My name hasn’t yet shown that I’ve made a choice.
18:34:12 From john davis to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
which group will discuss the ponto area
18:45:03 From Amanda Wagner to Kristina, City of Carlsbad(Direct Message):
moving between rooms! thanks!
19:48:27 From Sarah, City of Carlsbad to Everyone:
Strategic Plan webpage: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/city-council/city-council-
goals
19:49:22 From Kristina, City of Carlsbad to Everyone:
Other opportunities to provide input of various topics:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/residents/communication/public-input
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Workshop Breakout Room Notes
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Quality of Life & Community Character (group 1)
Number of participants: 15
Quality of life and community character
How do you define these terms? What do they mean to you?
• Walkability and community that combines people together in the community together in
different activities, comm engagement opportunity, common events
• Cover train issue, train noise
• Friend in Oceanside, put silent horns there, so much better, relatively close couple of blocks
• Trenching have not heard anything recently
• Lived in Highland before, now by Carlsbad by the Sea, small village feel going away, putting
up 3-4 stories condos right off village, what do they see now, ruining town, barrio chopping
down little houses
• Noise pollution, love to see in your home, hear outside noise, love to see us do what
Encinitas did with those leaf blowers, city has made electric and quiet at night, leaf blowers
are biggest polluters, can smell the grass, see Carlsbad do what Encinitas did, require all
gardeners to use electric leaf blowers
• Noise from traffic, off Calle Barcelona and RSF, seems since pandemic that noise has gotten
so much worse, not sure if home more, love to see traffic calming or enforcement of
speeding, mufflers, motorcycle racing – would contribute to QOL
• Especially in village and barrio, have sidewalks and amenities to walk to, positive for QOL,
walkability to schools, groceries, pharmacy and beach, concerned with historic preservation
and acknowledgement, no historic list to preserve our buildings, Magee Park, station, those
not under park supervision, private with character is up for grabs, new housing element,
need list and Mills Act, historic is part of character, need definition of community character,
been looking for years, would help us grow
• Tossed around the ability of our community to maintain things that are important like the
beach, seawall, access, central train station, improve with trenching to enhance safety
downtown, our town is defined by center of village, grows beyond that, our own history is
part of the Marron history, elements to help define community character, start with historic
buildings
• SD alliance with drug free youth, community parents, teens, advocate, La Costa resident,
implement tobacco retail licensing program to allow city to limit what the retailers are
selling, to limit advertising, displays, fund minor decoy operations so they are not selling to
minors, adopt multi-unit housing policy, can’t enjoy own home since neighbor is smoking all
the time, invest in filters, if smoke-free policy, management can do something, love living in
Carlsbad 18 years
• Resident for 6 years with husband, coming from Bay Area hustle and bustle, everyone
uptight, here is relaxed, beach vibe, great people, people care for each other, quaintness of
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village, not another LA or Orange County or NY where boxes of homes everywhere, some
housing buying for Vrbo, not residents, older homes being torn down for high rises,
disheartening to shove homes, preserve space, amazing drive from La Costa Ave to see
amazing coastal view for QOL
• Resident for last 40 years, before in Oceanside, wouldn’t argue with others, elements of
QOL, define it – attempt about 10 years ago, Vision Statement, recommend go through that
process of refining it once again, garnered quite a bit of community involvement to put it
together, came to be a meaningful description of what the community wanted, things have
changed, maybe not same priority, but a lot remain same objective of most citizens like #1
core value, small town feel, beach community, connectivity, things have not changed much,
survey effort to take existing vision statement and ask what you would change and a good
way to start off rather than shotgun
• David G core values reinforced by City Council on website – nine core values, which ones
should we focus on, so far same core values remain important
• After 40 years in Carlsbad, still matter to all of us, chose Carlsbad for specific reason, still
love it, want a piece of it retained for next generation (Old Carlsbad)
• Having lived in Chicago, NY, came here in 2019, small community life, moved business,
bought home here, real estate price explosion, neighbors are selling, flippers are buying, not
families moving in, concerned about it, would lose small town feel, shed big city life, don’t
want to lose what brought me here, noise, leaf blowers, gardening, RSF Rd noticed timing of
traffic lights sometimes during the day, red light every single time, people race, dangerous,
pedestrians almost get hit, cars almost get hit, QOL, curious, not timing true all the time,
not always the same time, sometimes every single time is red (Paz encouraged watching
traffic signal presentation during semiannual transportation report on Jan 25 Council
meeting for status of signal improvements)
• Ebikes and regulation on ebikes, live in Old Carlsbad, ebikes are everywhere, new
technology so they don’t need to drive children to school, where do regulations come from,
the state, afraid for the children on ebikes, some with surfboards, on traffic lanes, two girls
swerving on major street, concern for children, work for children, bike lanes
• Ebikes – cycling a lot, SD Bike Coalition, class is extremely good, city should require
reference for smart cycling if they take the class, echo concerns, where appropriate, take
the travel lane, noise on leaf blowers, support it, train noise and silencing
• Historical preservation – great place to live, almost 30 years, opportunity, Highland and
CVD, old Victorian for sale, city with historical society and preserve in addition to city’s
other buildings, a lot of funding to restore it
• Reinforce previous comments, two things that terrify me – one is ebikes, can’t image slew
of children not injured already, no consistency, kids do not have concept of stop signs,
getting from parents and others, not particular problem before, last couple of years,
blowing off red lights, people gun it into red light, city has taken red lights out, probably
because too many complaints, need to bring them back – real threats to QOL
• Red light cameras, against it in Chicago, morass, grift, crime by politicians, please do not
bring them back, ECR/Olivenhain still has it, don’t punish people and charge $500, please do
not do that instead of solving the problem
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• Not just children on ebikes, not just ebikes, not just traffic enforcement, bicycles on La
Costa between ECR and 101, need lighting, use road a lot at night between La Costa and
RSF, shut down by sheriff, car and bike accidents, not just cyclists at fault, examine the
whole issue, not just blame one thing, we don’t have access to all data, make it public so we
can all be aware, not enough light on that road, too hard to see, QOL for everybody
• Red light cameras, agree that so much corruption in other cities, will fight to make sure it
doesn’t happen here, traffic light timing is a big thing every day, not much timed lights, side
streets triggering Poinsettia many times, everyone else stops, trigger immediate red, start
60-90 second timer, so one person can come out
• Walkability, coastline, limited walkable boardwalk to Cannon Road, walk in dirt or traffic
after that, more sidewalks, more walkable to southern edge of Carlsbad, more accessible,
walking dogs, stretch farther
• 10 years from now, quaintness and historic preservation, come from Los Gatos area,
smoking, runner along beach, ordinance in LG, outside of buildings couldn’t smoke
• Tamarack near drive-thru Starbucks, building across street, for sale for a long time, improve
near I-5, improvements around there, a business if possible
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to quality of life and
community character?
See above
What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
See above
Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
What will be different?
• Lived here for a decade, originally from Bay Area, LA, with wife, would love more things to
do there between triangular park, no desire to go to Dino’s or Vigilucci’s, no restaurants
right here, a few places like that, we are a destination place, resort town, casual or fine
dining down there
• Love the area and campgrounds, created a little store on site, great view of entire ocean,
buy a glass of wine, beer, feel safer in campground not PCH, maybe trails around that area,
safer places
• Fairly involved in housing element, fear going away in 5 years, state is pushing for high
density housing along coast and throughout city, fighting the state on this
• In real estate and sell houses, everything is so packed together, no yards anymore, lucky to
have balcony, a real park in Ponto, more parks within 10-15 minutes’ walk from homes,
especially by the beach, keep character of Carlsbad, not another Santa Monica, wall to wall
restaurants, towers, environmentally friendly, see the coast, go inland for restaurant, park
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where picnics and things, sea level rise, beach may be less accessible, less in south Carlsbad
where we can hang out but not promenade thing, more like real park
• Look at traffic, I-5 is getting more crowded, 101 trying to get to downtown, see
consideration before we build anything, ability to get places and parking when they get
there, love coast the way it is, see the view and drive, or park and enjoy, relax, nicer park
with picnic tables, not so in love with new restaurants, can build them inland
• What would it take to get a frisbee or disc golf course in Carlsbad?
What will stay the same?
• Still see ocean driving on PCH, not buildings, charming to go down to sea, live here 22 years,
seen a lot of changes, not all for the better, hope in 5 years we are not a concrete jungle like
other cities in SD, cherish the coastline
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Quality of Life & Community Character
(Group 2)
Number of participants total: 12-15
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Quality of Life and
Community Character? What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus
on?
• Business owner is concerned that we’re losing greenspace and the charm that lured her
to move here. Concerned about the movement of the homeless that we haven’t seen
before – it’s more prolific. How do we manage the growth so as not to lose what is
wonderful about Carlsbad but yet keep a balance?
• Long time resident who lives in the house she was born in, also business owner. She
cares about the parks, beach, community services and would like to see those continue
to be developed. Husband is disabled – let’s make our community accessible to
everyone so that people can age in place and enjoy the community.
• Carlsbad is not that accessible. Her roommate is blind she wishes to improve his quality
of life. She’s concerned about overbuilding and turning the Village into square boxes
that aren’t attractive. She’s concerned about things that don’t look like how they were
approved. Example is Carlsbad Village Drive west of the freeway on the North side. It
looks like a prison. The renderings showed trees, open space, cafes.
• Improve quality of life for the disabled and for those aging. Connecting some of the
trails to enjoy Downtown without having to go on the PCH. Some trails don’t connect all
the way. Pedestrian underpass study at Agua Hedionda lagoon – what happened to
that? Ramps for the disabled at the Tamarack parking lot.
• 30-year resident doesn’t like to get into the hole of saying that everything was better
here before. Yupification of the village – can’t say it’s not going to happen, but keep
involving the community like you’re doing. This is a great way to get the pulse of the
neighborhood. She applauds the city for that.
• She wants to be able to age in place. Very concerned about transportation. We’re better
than San Diego, we have opportunities for people who no longer drive to access all of
the city. The village is losing its charm. Old Carlsbad fire and safety is great. Kudos.
• He realizes the village will change but wonders why there couldn’t be a better
architecture design like Del Mar, Santa Barbara. Unfortunately developers here are
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turning it into box by the sea instead of village by the sea. The city is very well run and
the employees are amazing. His interaction with employees are great. He’s more
concerned about the Mayor and City Council. Having more parks to walk and bike to is
great instead of parks to drive to.
• Aging and place and access is important. He saw Carlsbad is #2 of top beach
communities for retirement in America. That means mobility services are essential in
connecting our community with urban sprawl. He would like this group to advocate for
aging in place and mobility. Economic development – he’s impressed with the vibrant
economic ecosystem and he’d like us to capitalize because economics are the
foundation of a vibrant community. When we use that foundation we lose the wealth
creation that’s created and redistributed among our residents.
• Rapid growth of four story buildings that’s impacted the village a lot. It impacts the
quality of life. The feeling is not what is what. She’s worried that small sections on State
street will get hit with the same tall buildings, live/work spaces and it will drive out the
small quaint businesses. She doesn’t know how they’ll coexist. Oceanside – that’s not
quality of life with the growth and the taller buildings. That doesn’t help the residents if
you catered to those who want to visit. It’s happening rapidly and it’s very sad to see.
• After a decade of living in Carlsbad, they want to see some more commerce come into
the community. More restaurants. There’s no commerce at the coast. Let’s ditch the
campground and put in some decent restaurants. People come here for golf, Legoland,
where do they go to eat? We have a lot of open space, we love the beach, but we’re not
Del Mar. We don’t have enough commerce. We should be able to go to a nice
restaurant close to home and not have to drive to another coastal community.
• She says we’re trying to escape the commerce and commercialism when moving here.
She says the coast is our jewel and we can have commerce inland. Many of us don’t
want to lose that because that’s what happened in so many other communities. They
have nothing beautiful to look at anymore.
• 28 year residents. They’ve loved Carlsbad from the moment they moved here. They’re
not against progress but they don’t want the downtown community to turn into just
another coastal city. We are unique. We can go get an ocean view restaurant within
driving distance. There’s plenty to do here. More art would be great. Don’t change the
coastline in any way. Legoland is a great tourist attraction and we don’t see it which is
great. New resort in Encinitas – we can’t afford that hotel. She doesn’t want a high class
restaurant on the coast.
• City Council should consider listening to the citizens. Change the planning permission
procedures. They can’t just check off the reports and then build. The reports aren’t
valid. Example of Robertson Ranch. Planning should consider how the citizens feel. The
city should focus on traffic on El Camino Real. It’s getting worse already in the village
because of the new boxes. They are so ugly it’s a sin. She thinks the city is doing was
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much as they possibly can to address homelessness with they tools they have. They
can’t do any more and people need to stop complaining – instead we need to help.
She’s really researched what the city is doing and she believes they’re doing the best
they can do.
Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
• Making the construction and architecture cohesive would really improve the village. She
still has young people in her home and doesn’t want them moving away so she likes that
there’s growth in the city. To see success is to see forward progress. Streets and
underpasses will take time and money but events like this where we can talk and
collaborate to disseminate information to someone who can make a difference. We
have a great place to live and an really good community. She’s impressed at the turnout
at this meeting. It feels very positive that the community is concerned for the future.
• She likes the comradery in this meeting. She hopes in 5 years we won’t have too much
more box housing – instead more aging in place. She’d like to see people outdoors –
even disabled. More people outside than in cars. Carlsbad is on the right track for that.
There’s a big book in cycling and more of us who are aging might be biking but paths
need to be safe, they would be appreciated. She’d like some slow traffic bike trails
downtown in the village. Enjoy our wonderful city, climate and nature.
• The road quality is disastrous in the City of San Diego. Carlsbad roads are well
constructed and maintained and she wants that to stay. She’d like to see a balance in
ages. It’s important. Our libraries are outstanding. Workshops and programs, foreign
film Fridays – wants to see that continue. All the summer programs are a wonderful
benefit to all of us.
• The seed library – gave a shout out. The city needs more affordable housing. Affordable
does not mean low income. It should be what the average person can afford without
spending more than 30% of their income. People’s kids won’t be able to afford to live
here, people can’t afford to age in place, disabled people can’t afford housing here on
lower incomes.
• Barometer of success would be to see small businesses thriving and being attracted to
Carlsbad. Businesses that choose Carlsbad because of its vibrant economy and support
would be a sign that we’re progressing towards a robust economy. To see a multitude of
individuals of all physical capacities and ages being supported in our community – not
just those that are fit and healthy.
• Compliments to the city. She’s very involved, garden plot, walks, enjoys the beach. She
hopes in the future that the city keeps an eye on the laws in place. Example, the beach
has a curfew that’s not really enforced. She sees a lot of overnight camping on city
streets, especially in the village. There are simple things that can be done, this really
shouldn’t occur.
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• Concern about coyotes. Near Kelly drive there are packs of coyotes roaming. It’s
frightening. She’s all for relocating them. There are so many canyons around and they
are thriving. She’d rather them not eat her dog. Several neighbors have had their dogs
snatched right off the leash when out walking.
What will be different?
What will stay the same?
• We have wonderful accessibility to the beach. We can drive right along the beach –
miles of precious coastline. The campground is constantly filled to capacity. It makes
affordable vacations for families. We have to make things affordable for all income
levels. We need to rethink before we start taking things away that have been there for
many years.
• The campgrounds are enjoyable as a resident to be able to have that for their families to
enjoy when they visit.
• The campgrounds are on state owned land so that won’t change. The mall is eventually
going to be mixed use housing. The village has a bunch of units they are developing but
some of those housing units may be transferred to the mall.
• If we’re worried about sea level rise, we certainly can’t be building on the bluffs.
• The flower fields are huge for our personality. Staged performances there are hugely
successful. It’s a great attraction for all ages. Wants to see that stay. Page Break
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How do you define these terms? What do they mean to you?
• She’d like to see some way that we could help the city think a little outside the box.
People don’t want to see the downtown gentrified, but what can we offer as solutions?
Instead of complaining about what we don’t like. Residents need to participate a little
more effectively perhaps than they have in the past. Instead of complaining help to
suggest solutions. She’s concerned about the homeless but they have a right to live as
well. Is there some other way we can accommodate the homeless? Can we think
outside the box? Maybe the Sears at the mall – it has utilities, bathrooms, it could be
turned over to some kind of housing without reinventing the wheel. Spreading out the
burden of how accommodations are allocated throughout the city.
• There’s a transit center at the mall. The city owns the parking lot. Great ideas for low
income housing. It’s a shame that after all of the upgrades that the mall isn’t thriving.
She’s seen these projects in the Midwest where they gave people proper living areas
and they became lovely communities. There’s a huge opportunity there.
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• Senior housing is going up in the middle of nowhere. How do you get to where you need
to go? You need a car. No transit.
• These are tough questions today. This is going to take more thought than these initial
discussions. She hopes the conversation will continue. How do we make change? How
do we help our officials make the most effective change for the residents? It’s a very
deep discussion and she’s glad it’s begun.
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Environmental Sustainability (Group 1)
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to environmental
sustainability?
• Trash trucks say they run on natural/clean gas, but there is nothing clean or natural
about gas. Trash trucks need to be electric.
• I’m concerned with water quality. I live by the beach and have been picking up trash
every day. There is a lot of it. I’ve picked up 500 to 1,000 lbs of trash in the last year.
There are not enough trash cans in the area. It would help if there were more. It was not
like this before the pandemic.
• I’d like us to ban gas leaf blowers and lawn mowers. Electric ones are much less noisy.
It’s a ‘low-hanging fruit.’ The city could have rebate incentive programs of $50 for each
leaf blower.
• There’s something in people’s brains that says we can keep putting this off. If the city
doesn’t get serious about this (going beyond state and federal regulations), who’s going
to? It needs to be done. We’re fortunate because we have the resources to do it.
• Encinitas is far beyond state and federal regulations.
• Electric bikes are wonderful. The Village has to get more and better bike lanes for
electric bikes.
• Stanford University has miles of bike paths where no cars are allowed. That would be
great.
• Northern CA is way ahead of us because they have a public-owned utility. SDGE is not a
public-owned utility.
• State law that says new buildings have to have solar, but there is a minimum of four
panels. The law says more panels can be added, but then there has to be a whole new
system. The systems are expensive. Solar panels are coming down in price, why are the
systems going up in price?
• The utility company has a power plant in Carlsbad. It would be great if the utility
company could manage solar repairs for city.
• The city declared a climate emergency three months ago. Let’s act like it.
• It would be great to have an electric trolley (e.g., Charlotte, NC).
• There could be incentives for electric cars. Anyone who buys within city would get a
rebate from the city.
• I tell people this is the best place in the world to retire because we have unlimited
volunteer opportunities. Maybe we could use those resources better if they were better
organized or advertised.
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• There’s this piece of property on corner of Poinsettia and Avenida Encinas. I’d like it to
be part of the trails. I can’t get anyone to let me in to clean the trash up. It’s a nice piece
of property with trees. The people own it, and we should be able to use it.
• I’m very interested in environmental sustainability. I’ve learned a lot through the city. I
think the city is doing a good job training. I like that they’re offering rain barrels and
classes. Some of the training could be done online or maybe through social media.
• Is the composting working like Encinitas? I have a composting bin from years ago, but
the worms are all dried up.
• We do an induction hot plate program. Every third Saturday, will give an induction hot
plate to use. It is on the city website.
• Oceanside has a beach erosion program where they’ll be adding jetties. Carlsbad said
they didn’t want to, but they should reconsider it.
• Lagoons need to be dredged on a regular basis to stay healthy. We should be dredging
the lagoons more often.
• We were the first city to require water pump water heaters. The ordinance expires in
2023, so it needs to be renewed.
• Carlsbad has a lot of businesses involved in new technology. Maybe they could be
involved in making some of this tech more efficient (e.g. solar panels).
• How about retrofitting all municipal buildings with solar panels?
• Ordinances need deadlines, otherwise they have no teeth.
• I love the diversity of Carlsbad.
• One community member said she would not want to give up her gas stove and
barbecue.
• All homes should have battery storage. The city should have battery storage, too.
• We shouldn’t be relying on massive grids to rely electricity anymore. We should be
thinking about mini grids. With the state of the country, I just think it’s the way to go.
With everyone getting on the internet, they (e.g., some kind of terrorist) could shut
down the whole thing.
• About the new garbage rules – maybe the city can provide a special bin to homeowners
for raw meat.
Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
• Learning how to count GHG emissions. We have to know how to measure. We don’t
really know how bad the emissions are.
What will be different?
• It will be easier to breathe, especially for people with breathing disorders.
• Making GHG emissions zero in five years. We have the money and resources to fix it.
• Asking for things like electric garbage trucks.
• All city vehicles are slowly going to electric. Replace all city vehicles and make them
electric.
What will stay the same?
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• I like that Carlsbad is a walkable community. Many cities around here are extremely
hilly, and Carlsbad is not. People are always outside here.
• I’m blown away by all of the things the government is doing, like traffic. The planners
did an amazing job here (e.g., wide streets).
Environmental sustainability / Climate Action Plan
What would you like us to consider as we are creating this plan?
• No more gas lines being built by developers in new communities or homes. I want this
put into the CAP. I have just electrified my home. I have asthma and I need to be careful
of gases in the air. It’s an important thing for people that have breathing problems to
not have gas leaks. Homes should be retrofitted (e.g., changing out water heaters and
stoves). Nitrous oxide from methane gas is really terrible for you.
• Emissions from airport don’t count in the CAP, but they should. We’re in too far of a dire
straits situation for that to continue. Airports and gas stations are exempt. There is
methane gas coming off of the airport.
• How do we fix that? Should we have airplanes fly over the ocean?
• Put into the CAP: all government buildings have solar panels. Community solar for
people who can’t have panels on their homes.
What questions does this raise for you?
• What are we planning to do with the funds from Community Choice Energy?
What challenges would these kinds of changes face?
• Will the city have enough electricity to support the new electric vehicles, etc.?
• Will we have enough storage for the electricity we generate all summer long?
• Who will maintain solar panels if we retrofit municipal buildings? Maybe city staff can
do it.
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Environmental sustainability (Group 2)
Number of participants total: 7
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Environmental
Sustainability?
Solar Storage
I would like the city to find out what neighborhoods have SDG&E wiring for solar storage
capabilities and which do not. This is regarding the CPUC proposed decision regarding electricity
rates and the push regarding solar to provide equity and to have solar customers go to storage
batteries. Does the program funnel profit to utilities or go to underserved communities.
Excellent idea to move to storage batteries. SDG&E indicated that the older part of La Costa
neighborhood does not have sufficient availability to support solar storage. Each home would
have to pay for wiring. This presents a financial burden to each household.
Natural Gas/methane – One resident not in favor of a ban, others in favor of building
electrification and no gas hookups
We’ve been told that natural gas is a clean fossil fuel, but I’m seeing a trend to push natural gas
aside in favor of electric and solar. This concerns me because the USA has a large natural gas
reserve. If we outlaw natural gas in homes, we are more vulnerable to global issues.
When we say natural gas, it refers to methane. This would be an educational talking point.
Can you educate the community about solar heat pumps? Southern California is a good climate
for a heat pump to reduce natural gas. Electric hot water heater. Carlsbad could consider
efficiencies of scale for sustainable heating in developments. (Katie mentioned that there is a
suite of requirements for new developments currently.)
Solar Outreach, Education and Promotion
Long time resident, moved into mother’s home. Father was on planning commission and
mentor to Mayor Matt. I understand Carlsbad has to grow. I have an electric car, and would like
to put in solar panels. I would like Carlsbad to have a program for businesses/residents to
encourage solar energy. It would be helpful to have an education program to help residents
work with SDG&E, etc. The older residents in our community may need a little more help with
this. Could the city create a program to bring solar to businesses and residents. Maybe there
are a couple solar companies to work with and offer a rebate program of discount using the
clout of the city to bring this type of energy to homes/cars/businesses.
There could be a bulk purchase option for solar like they have in Palo Alto.
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What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
Sustainability
Would like the city to consider transitioning to sustainable vehicles and buildings. The city has
the capability of being a leader in a lot of areas and has started transitioning buildings, etc. to
minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Outreach Ideas to reach the community
Several residents would like to see more community outreach related to how residents can be
sustainable. Both live and online combination would be fantastic. City Manager Update, email,
direct mail. Older people may not view websites and social media as much.
Program idea: Try and buy electric cars, landscaping tools: It would be nice if the city hosted a
program where you could see and interact with electric vehicles and/or electric blowers, etc.
You could do this at festivals, fairs. We also like Zoom and online options.
Youth ambassador program idea for schools and students on sustainability topics could be
effective to help educate the community. Recycling, dog waste, chemical waste, electric
batteries and vehicles, etc. could be good topics.
Idea: Land responsibility initiative to educate young people in schools and make it socially
responsible not to litter, etc. This could be through the parks department.
Alternative to HHW disposal program
Hazardous waste cabinet: In Palo Alto, they have a program where residents can bring extra
paint, etc. and the city inspects and it and makes it available to the community.
Organics Waste Recycling
More outreach about new organic waste recycling.
Open space
Preserving open space, particularly Ponto. If something becomes available, we should do a
good faith effort if something becomes available, to be able to respond quickly. Is there a way
to do preemptive support to see if we can purchase more expensive land so we don’t lose out
on it?
We should be proactive in acquiring open land. Ponto is a good example of where the city
should do this.
Clean Air
Would like to see clean air programs. I live in La Costa, and we can smell the smoke from
restaurants that hangs in the air. In the Bay Area, they have “Spare the air” days where folks
can schedule when to take public transportation, non-polluting activities.
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Water
As the city moves forward with developments, consider water reclamation when building.
Composting program
Excellent example of the city pushing out information to residents and getting people involved.
This is a great program.
Plastic waste
We should do more to keep plastic out of our oceans. Reduce, reuse and recycle should be
incorporated into everything the city it doing.
Litter, trash, dog waste in open space/parks/beaches
Visitors and crowds leave debris, trash and dog waste. Would like to see more being done
about it.
Transportation choices
We should continue giving people options other than cars. We can build on these programs:
Shuttles to downtown, bicycle support/bike racks, safe bike lanes and safe routes to schools.
Carlsbad advertises money to bring tourists to the area. Let’s get people to come to the city on
the bus. Let’s engage people to learn how wonderful it is to get around on public transit.
Energy audits is a good program.
Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
It would look like less waste, trash, dog waste, pesticides and chemicals making their way into
the water.
Emissions and exhaust
I would like to see Carlsbad phase out two stroke engines for blowers, mowers, landscaping
tools. In 5 years, it would be great for this to be phased out.
This is also an equity issue where making electric blowers, tools are accessible to the
community at everyone’s price point. A rebate program or subsidy would be good to help
people transition.
Environmental sustainability / Climate Action Plan
What would you like us to consider as we are creating this plan?
Transportation choices: We should continue giving people options other than cars. We can
build on these programs: Shuttles to downtown, bicycle support/bike racks, safe bike lanes and
safe routes to schools. Trolleys would be helpful to get people around.
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I like that we don’t have rideshare vehicles littering our streets (scooters, bicycles, etc.) These
items have become litter/trash in the communities. The idea is good, the execution is horrid. I
like that Carlsbad’s ordinance prevents this.
Tree canopy cover and planting trees in the right location to shade buildings, paths, should be
included in the Climate Action Plan. We should make sure the trees are appropriate to our
climate and not pollen heavy. We did not like a previous city program where a tree was put in
resident’s yards, but residents had no control over the type of tree.
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Natural Environment (Group 1)
Number of participants total: 11 (not including City staff)
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to the natural environment?
• The oceans and lagoons are precious resources
• Access to the ocean brings in tourism and money – hotels, restaurants, etc. The visitors
to the city keep our economy going
• Lagoons are important for oceanic health
• Concern about dogs in parks
o Talked to surfers who mention that after rainstorms, the ocean has unhealthy
levels of dog runoff
o Some people don’t follow rules about dogs on lower beach – dogs leave
droppings
o CA is encouraging birds to build nests along the coast – if they see dogs, they
might be discouraged to nest in the area
o If something could be done about dogs, that would be great – asking for a
“creative solution”
o Off leash dogs can be hazardous
o Consider creating sections for dogs in parks
• Concern about protecting natural environment and live side by side with natural
environment
• Preserves and connections between preserves are important
• 60-acre city land could be used to expand native habitat along the coast w/hiking and
biking trails
• How is Carlsbad committing to the 30x30 initiative? – 30% of land being saved by 2030
o As the city is developing, how are we preserving land?
• Concerns about state mandates and how the City is responding to population growth
• Protecting breeding grounds for birds and other native species
• 1980s Carlsbad commitment to open space has gotten lost over time. Adopting
conservation protocols and wants our City to step up as leaders in the region for
environmental protection.
• Plan how to preserve and protect lagoons and wetlands as a priceless resources
• Strategies for sea level rise and protecting wetlands
• Protect land and quality of life for future generations
• Consider purchasing Ponto – can the City forward fund or forward approve these
expenditures? Give it serious consideration based on community input and price.
• Continue to focus on natural environment and open spaces – leave habitat natural and
don’t develop with landscaped parks.
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• Focus on historical and interpretive signage – information about the history, Native
American residents, and environmental education about the flora and fauna of the region
• Enforcement in parks – keeping bikes off foot trails and natural habitats
• Raise public awareness of natural habitat and environmental impact. Volunteers in
parks dept can do a nature walk in Calavera or nature talk at low tide at tidepools – engage
the community in caring about our environment
• Parking along the beach – add QR codes to parking meters so visitors/residents can view
open spaces. Make the most of technology
• Sandy beaches – public education and advocacy
What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
• Manage recreation in wildlife habitats – striking a balance between recreation and
preservation
• How sea level rise and climate change impact our natural resources
• Degradation of Calavera Highlands Ecological Preserve due to recreation in the area
• Advocacy and leadership in the region to promote preservation
• Provide education for new and prospective residents about the natural habitat in the
region, not just the beach
• Funding commitment – shortfall in regional funding sources. Recognizing the need of
securing funding on many levels.
• Acquiring land when it’s available and have the secured funding to do so
• Rely on NGOs and volunteers to assist with supporting the City mission
What will be different?
• Amount of natural open space will increase
• City funding allocated to connect open spaces and acquire natural habitat
• Population of sensitive species will increase
• All children able to interact with nature in a meaningful way, esp. areas with multifamily
housing and apartments (require developers to include parks)
What will stay the same?
• No loss of endangered plants and species – ex: threadleaf rhodea
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Keeping Our Community Safe (Group 1)
Number of participants total: 12
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to keeping our community
safe?
• Fire and police do a great job, resident for 30 yrs
• More traffic concern and parking
• Traffic; need to complete Cannon and College missing links both for safety standpoint
• Great employer in Carlsbad but people have to go home and have to drive all over the
place
• Have to complete traffic flow
• Downtown 1pm lunch parking; parking has gotten to the point where the city needs to
come up with a parking plan to increase parking structures downtown
• The more we develop downtown the more people will leave their cars downtown
• Beach parking could never get a spot but paid parking at Tamarac regulates the parking
• Homelessness as far as council is concerned problem isn’t addressed; homeless that don’t
want help causing problems in village and wants council to address that problem
• Gentleman walking down state street screaming at the top of his lungs talking to himself
very frightening
• Cops CPD and firefighters are incredible
• CPD ensuring public safety is great hats off to great job that you guys do
• Thank you for the ebike safety presentation and materials that you guys have been putting
out
• Thank you for educating parents about the dangers of ebikes
• We are experiencing resurfacing in different areas at drop off times for schools and creates
huge traffic congestion magnolia, valley, and Carlsbad high; if city can communicate withy
contractors on when appropriate time is to do the work
• Mental health and homeless issues – example of Be Well OC facility to help folks;
overwhelmingly homelessness has become a key word but forgetting they’re individuals
that need to be met where they are in their struggle and wondering what the city is going to
do to help homeless population and related crime
• Thank you for participating and leading this feedback and outreach for the community you
guys are doing an excellent job
• Ebikes grown exponentially in city and with that growth has come a lot of traffic and minors
trying to navigate the roads and creating a traffic issues and personal safety issue not sure
they have the education they would need to interact with an automobile
• Come up with a plan with how you’re going to educate, register, enforce laws for minors
operating ebikes in city
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• Has to be accountability at the parent level, if that’s financial or otherwise, because can’t
leave it to the kids to be responsible; had two near missed where the child didn’t know how
close they came to being significantly harmed
• I’ve seen children collide with cars and then keep going, not stopping and not
acknowledging that that was an accident; need education that there’s a penal code
• Or even confiscate the bike and bring the kid home in a cruiser; I think there has to be more
accountability; what we’re doing as a community doesn’t seem to be working
• New resident, coming for a few years; the amount of homelessness is incredibly more and
noticed other towns around here don’t have as much homelessness; scary at night walking
down the street at night or during the day; people don’t have the same sense of control as
others
• The sidewalks are horribly dirty to the extent have to look down to see where you’re
walking
• Having clean streets helps reduce the amount of homelessness because if you’re dirty then
it’s fine to be dirty
• Lighting at night can help reduce homeless
• In Manhattan, a police officer walking downtown at all times
• People passed out under benches; no officers in sight; people hesitate to call police cause
just don’t know that person’s situation
• Clean up the town
• As far as parking, in the Village Fair it’s really hard to get parking; has changed a lot in last
three years
• Above ground parking structure would change the character so much
• Shuttles with parking farther away or concierge parking or underground parking so it
doesn’t ruin the village architecture
• Against a parking structure; free shuttles from outside area
• Friend with a guy that sleeps in the bushes and at night there’s no police presence; we need
the homeless team
• Moved here from Santa Cruz and they had a parking structure that you couldn’t even walk
into because is was so bad and inhabited by so many homeless
• Sometime last year city funded officers on bikes to patrol the Village and I think we saw one
bike officer within a few weeks after that was funded and haven’t seen any officers on foot
or bikes since then; would like to know where the police dept is on that
• City Council support legislation on definition of danger to oneself or to the public that
allows law enforcement to remove someone that is not that high of a definition
• Cities like Monterey; parking structures can be done tastefully like a two story at the train
station or behind the buildings in the village
• We need a legitimate police substation in the Village and also a fire station on the west side
of I-5
• I see Carlsbad trucks and cars all the time and if they see something they should say
something; people in bushes on the rail trail doing something inappropriate I won’t say
what; I got to the end of the trail where a public works employee was and asked him to
check on it and said he wouldn’t do it and that’s not his job; report when they see an
incident or a homeless person or someone in trouble
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• There are areas in the Village we know where the encampments are and those areas need
to be addressed maybe three or four times a day; I don’t think citizens should be the ones
calling
• We do have a magnet program the church that feeds the homeless program; is there
someone from the homeless team at every feeding? I never see anyone from HOT there
• I feel for you Christie because there are items in place like Prop 47 that prevent you from
doing your job; I think some of this is the frustrations we’re feeling in the Village area is a
direct result of tying hands of law enforcement
• I think it is just terrible that PD placed in that terrible position and I support you 100% and I
hope there are recruits that wants to sign up to help with homelessness in Carlsbad like
what OC has done
• There’s also going to be an issue with parking; subterranean parking is the way to go
• I appreciate all the work you’re doing after hours to listen to the people of Carlsbad; we
appreciate you and what you do
• Prop 47 detrimental to public safety; 100% on board with getting rid of that
• Homeless people do not stay in one city; traffic between where they can get services so my
suggestion is that we continue to grow the regional approach to homelessness; severely
mentally ill, really work on that piece for more longer term care; I think we have to, as a
community, work with other like communities who are experiencing the same thing and go
to our legislators that we want the mentally ill off our streets for longer than 72 hours
What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on?
• We have a problem with our kids about vaping; if I go down with my wife and I see people
vaping I want to hold my breath; it is dangerous to people
• There is such a thing a second hand smoke; laws regarding smoking in public areas; need to
protect public from second hand vaping; protect from narcotics in the smoke
• I would hope the city addresses vaping in condensed areas like the Village
• Homeless travelers, transient population in the city; my wife and I swim every morning at
5:30 am; on Armada this past Thursday morning, we counted 4 motor homes and 12
automobiles sleeping overnight on Armada; on Saturday morning we counted 6
motorhomes and 17 cars occupied with people sleeping on the streets at 5:30 am
• The last attempt by the city to address this problem, people sleeping on streets would be
given a hotel room and social workers would move them; if that’s happening at all that’s
happening on a limited basis
• I know of at least six other places where people are sleeping in the streets in Carlsbad;
whatever we are doing now is not effective
• Encinitas seems to be addressing this a little more practically; a safe parking lot established
for specific hours; it is monitored by the police and it is a safe place for people to be with no
place left to go
• People see Carlsbad is a place for free living; I would like to live on Armada Drive for free
wouldn’t you; vehicles parked there for weeks or months at a time completely undisturbed
and will only get worse as word spreads that Carlsbad is the place to come for a free
vacation and the worst that can happen to you is a free hotel room
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• At least two cases I know where only in jail for one night and then released to the streets
the next day
• Does oversized vehicles exclude people living in their cars? Cause that seems to be its own
problem
• What is the time limit for parking on the street? Also for everyone to understand that a lot
of this comes from Sacramento and I feel in my heart so desperately for you cause you can’t
do what you signed up to do; it’s really about what the citizens initiatives have done and
Sacramento so thank you Christie and your whole team and CPD for what you’re doing to
mitigate today
• Whether it’s an RV, a car or a tent, we have to address the situation; we do not have the
resources in north county to do what we need to do but we can get there
Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful?
What will be different?
• The population along our coastline and our beaches is going to increase drastically
• Observing population growth along the beaches; seeing 25,000 people on our beaches on
an ordinary Sunday; that population is going to increase and we still have very limited
facilities to deal with people management; where are they going to park and use the
bathroom
• Not the level of sanitation facilities that we need; have no idea how we’re going to go about
managing that many people
• The beaches are eroding away
• Decrease substantially the criminal homeless element and those that are severely mentally
ill and the veteran homeless optimistically
• State requirements on housing going to increase density in Carlsbad severely; all the issues
with parking and traffic going to increase
• We do have a density issue in Carlsbad; when I look at the buses, there are two or three
people on the busses; SANDAG has a completely different idea
• I am a mom and we need to be able to go to Costco and stock up
• We have this challenge or opportunity moving forward so this is a wonderful place to voice
our opinions on how we want to see Carlsbad moving forward
• Grateful for planning commission
• Very concerned for what Sacramento is doing to our beautiful community; they have the
power to effect negative or positive change for Carlsbad
• If we can lower the trains that is a safety issue as well; I support that; and for the noise
reduction
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City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Keeping our Community Safe (Group 2)
Number of participants total: 5 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Keeping our community
safe?
• Community member lives in barrio and is concerned about Windsor Point, the one that is
not for Veterans. Doesn’t feel this location is a great place to house persons with mental
illness. She would like to see the population change to senior low income living due to not
having mental health and behavioral health staff on site 24/7. Beef up restrictions to include
taking medication, etc., she understands that there maybe uneasiness as a person gets
stabilized. Please consider the impact on neighboring residents. Mental health staffing
should be on site 24/7. Curious as to what type of security will be provided? Concerned
security can’t make people take their meds and not commit crime.
• City Staff: Strict rules as possible for the residents. Security on site. Social work and
Behavioral health are there M-F. Security will be on site to enforce the rules of the
complex.
• Another community member was interested in overall safety, and wished there was a 3-
digit number to text for non-emergencies. She was provided the non-emergency number
and told that there is no wait and the same dispatchers that answer 911 would also answer
the non-emergency calls.
• Community member often calls for police response to activity in the barrio and she doesn’t
want to be asked if the person is homeless. She doesn’t think it’s important and she is
unable to tell at night.
• Called 4 times, and the officers never showed up. Was asked for specifics and PD offered
follow-up on her calls, but she declined.
• The SPIDR survey (used by PD) miscommunicates timeframes for CFS delay causing the
reporting party to believe that officers have extreme delay or won’t be responding at all.
• Traffic is an issue in the barrio. Roosevelt, Madison (wants to stop signs), Harding isn’t too
bad because of the parks. Take away some of the red curbs for parking.
• Please upgrading crosswalks and red curbs to make them more visible. Zebra type
crosswalks like the one at Jefferson/Madison.
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• Public servants do a great job (fire/police). Working really hard on the homeless population,
but would like more enforcement, education for e-bikes. Children and not understanding
the laws and the level of damage they can do to themselves if they are not obeying the
laws.
• Can the city council do anything to make education mandatory for e-bike riders?
• Kids are oblivious when riding their e-bikes. Motorist have to be cautious as well. Separated
bike lanes, with poles or bawlers, especially on PCH.
• Homeless shifting and moving into different locations. Increase in crime, but not attributing
that to the homeless. Is concerned to walk around the village due to aggressive transients.
No easy solutions, huge problem. Can’t offer any reasonable solution, understands that it is
an issue.
Other notes
• Windsor Point: There are concerns about security and mental health staffing not being
24/7. Can council consider more funding to keep directed staff onsite 24/7.
• Traffic safety in the barrio area: There is a lot of traffic on Roosevelt, Madison and Harding.
Perhaps the city council can consider more stop signs, upgrading the crosswalks to make
them bigger and more visible and upgrading the red curbs.
• E-bike safety: Concerned about children riding recklessly throughout the city. Can city
council provide mandatory education and also think about sectioning bike lanes with poles
or bawler?
• General homelessness: Brief overview was provided on what the Homeless Outreach Team
does daily. Can the city council fund more housing for the homeless and also think about
bringing in tiny homes.
• General increase in crime and what is contributing to this. We discussed the current laws
and effects of the pandemic on housing in jails.
Questions
What does the Homeless Outreach Team do daily? (Brief overview provided).
• Staff provided information on housing and bed space. Windsor space 24 units for
mentally ill homeless persons. How do we fund and where do we house them?
Are we aware of tiny homes like the ones they built in LA?
• 30 will be going in in the city of Chula Vista.
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Appendix C
City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan
Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes
Breakout room name: Other Topics
Number of participants total: 1
What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to other topics that are
important to you that were not listed in one of the other breakout groups?
• Interested in economics of Carlsbad, supporting & reinvesting in a vibrant economic
ecosystem.
• Small, medium and large businesses create an ecosystem of wealth that stays in
Carlsbad.
• Investing in economic infrastructure that Carlsbad has.
• Identify how city promotes an environment of regulations that are easily navigated.
• Policies that create a climate to promote business creation.
• Bring businesses to Carlsbad and create economic infrastructure so Carlsbad is self-
supporting.
• Promote the creation of small business ownership and the equity in the community it
creates. Find ways to make sure wealth that is created is enjoyed by our
residents. Investments in our community for our community.
• Identify ways to promote Carlsbad and attract quality investments and attention?
• Be sure to continue to promote accessibility and mobility services for those that choose
to age in place in Carlsbad.
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Appendix D
Ideas Wall
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Tell us what y ou think would make Carlsbad an even better place in the
next five y ears.
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Quality of Our Economic Life &
Safety Environment Vitality
Denk Mountain / La Costa Preserve is becoming
overrun with ebikes and mountain bikes in
general. Time to start policing ebikes and make 1 ·
way trails for uphill and downhill traffic separate
of hiking routes.
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Our Environment I 8 days dgo Like .. -2 DISiike Q
Enforce the laws & Carlsbad would be facing a
windfall! Hands-free cell use violations. Dogs on
the laps of drivers. Texting while driving.
Speeding. Expired tags. Full-time citizens using
out-of-state plates. Ignoring traffic lights/stop
signs. Unleashed dogs. eBikes ignoring traffic
laws. I've seen only one vehicle stopped by the
police in 17 months here.
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Community
Character
Let's build a walking trail on the South Side of
Batiquitos Lagoon just below the level of La Costa
Ave to escape some of the road noise. Such a
beautiful spot with no way to enjoy this natural
beauty of Carlsbad. It could draw visitors to the
Gelson's shopping complex and could leverage
the Park and Ride parking by the freeway.
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When we lived in Aliso Viejo, we really enjoyed
how the city would schedule live music each week
(during the summer) at a local park. One week it
would be a Journey tribute band, the next
beachy/reggae music, etc. Families attended and
brought their own chairs and (most o~en) a
picnic. Some people danced. Some just sat and
enjoyed the scene. Kids got their faces painted. It
was a nice event every time. How about building
an amphitheater once the Encina Power Station
grounds are reclaimed?:)
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I love Carlsbad, blessed to call it home. After 30+
years living in North County, Carlsbad always had
"Beach Villiage" feel, we love it. Seeing 3 & 4 story
buildings randomly rising up worries me the great
spaces between will fill up with more high-rise
bldgs. One of the best & unique things about
Carlsbad is being able to see the tree line from
almost anywhere. I love the trees of Carlsbad.
Keep Carlsbad quaint & unique, unlike many
other places in So-Cal. That's why people come
here.
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Ml Quality of Life & Safety I 13 days ago Like ••+2 Dislike Q
Create more spaces for southern California type
sports like skateboarding, surfing and roller
skating, charge locals a lot less than visitors.
Rollerskating is huge in LA and San Diego. Bring in
businesses that help the environment not harm it,
make our area the epicenter for a cleaner
earth/ocean. Carlsbad and surrounding towns
would benefit.
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DOWNTOWN VILLAGE We need a better balance
between people places and car places Cars are
part of our culture but they have been given too
high a priority in the walking environment of our
Downtown Vil lage. The parking lot behind the
Village Fountain needs to go. Please see the
attached study graphic
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Close State St. to cars, at least on weekends.
Imagine how great it would be! Walking freely,
people safe from any vehicles. Street music, kids
playing, no worries. Fear of lost business is
overblown. This encourages people to walk/bike
and stick around the neighborhood.
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I really appreciate all of the huge areas of green
space, great trees and plants in between
developments and businesses. I love our
coastline. I think building on it would ruin the
town. I do however think raking/cleaning the
beaches daily or every few days would make it
even nicer. There is always junk on the beach that
people leave. I also think that when someone
wealthy comes to town they should NOT be able
to build up and block everyone's view. It's really
crappy that people do that.
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Our Envlronfl\ent , 6 days ago Like .. +2 Dislike Q
The Pandemic is about over and it's time to get
the Carlsbad Visitor Center back in operation!
Having that iconic old Sante Fe Depot building to
work with and space for mostly volunteer staffing
and plenty of brochures were some of the best
ways for the village to say Welcome, Hello, and
Here's what's going on and available in our proud
village! It doesn't have to be fancy, just one or two
paid supervisors and a staff of volunteers would
again make our village far more friendly and
welcoming.
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SOUTH CARLSBAD BLVD / COAST HIGHWAY The
idea has been around a lot longer than 10 years
try 20 years. T&M Commissioners made some
very good comments to follow up on those; I have
heard it refereed to most often as a linear park
which is miss-labeling it. Lets call it what it should
be "Paseo Pacifica de Carlsbad" Also lets limit
parking in the area we get to 10%. set aside drop-
off /pick-up areas &HC and run trolleys from
remote parking in office/industrial parks that are
asleep-go
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Community Character I 20 days ago Like 6 D1s/lke Q
Begin to plant drought tolerant TREES and plants.
Many trees and plants I see are tropical or
southern type plants/trees. Those do NOT like dry
desert like conditions. Therefore, we have to
water, water, water them. More recycling, and
garbage bins through out the entire area. There is
a dog waste problem during tourist seasons-
many do NOT pick up their dog wastes. More
signs and notifications that owners are
responsible for picking up after their dog.? dog
bags?
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Our Environment I a month ago like ,~22 Dislike 'f-1
I totally understand the lowering of the tracks,
BUT I think we should either tunnel (I got no
response from Elon Musk's Tunnel Company) or
"bury" the tracks by utilizing prefab concrete side
walls and a prefab lid, all covered by dirt. This
would create a phenomenal open space instead
of having a giant canyon cutting the City in half. I
contacted a San Dag consultant but it fell on deaf
ears.
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,.;.J Quality ofl1fe & Safety I a month ago Like ••+ 2 Dislike ••-1
Open up subdivisions to a mix of residential
buildings. Investigate the Carlsbad City Permit and
Inspections Building code enforcement. Either
incompetence or corruption have left Carlsbad
residents without the protections of enforcement
of building codes. some of us pay for permits.
Many do not and this puts us all in danger of fire,
construction failures and more. May is Building
Code month -so. please, ENFORCE THE COIDES!
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limit autos in the actual downtown village area,
and increase our safe walkability. Have more
parking structures on the outskirts to support
this: Double level parking structures at present
lots: north of Carlsbad Village on state, on
Roosevelt near across from ciciatti's. Make a
parking structure and open park at old power
plant. Pedestrian crossings on Laguna, State and
Roosevelt north of grand.
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,.;.J Quality of Life & Safety I a month ago
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I would like to see a parking structure constructed
in downtown a little north of the existing train
station. I believe North County Transit district
would be the lead. Higher density projects and
many new businesses are being created with
insufficient parking. The parking lot north of the
train station will be reduced significantly when the
tracks are lowered into a deep wide canyon.
Where will all of SanDags projected future rail
commuters park?
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We moved here from the Bay Area in 2003 to
build a better quality of life for our children, which
we have fully realized. I see how other areas, such
as the SF Bay Area, have become so incongruous
with cost of living, growth, congestion,
homelessness, etc., and I really don't want to see
that happen to Carlsbad. I think the City of
Carlsbad does a good job in listening to the
community. Please keep that up, and keep
investing in effective, creative, modern strategies
to deal with these issues.
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~I Quality of Life & Safety I a month ago Like 16-2 Dislike Q
"The Bars" saga #2 Story I was told, 9-11 201 we
all watched with horror some of us felt the need
to come together and bond as a community.
traveled around looking for that community
venue & wound up at the Bars tri of turf-What
does that say about Cbads gathering places. 2000
I moved my office from SD to Village it gave me
time to study the Bars site, I came up with new
site plan pitched to Council said go away. As a
member of ASLA I pitched it again, they gave it a
deign award, go figure
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Maintain our beach-town character. It's one of the
many reasons why we live here!
Encourage/promote small-business vitality in the
Village and around town (i.e., greatly limit big
chain stores and restaurants), but modernize
where needed. Keep market Carlsbad as a great
place for tech, bio, sports, etc. companies to have
facilities and employees here. There are so many
businesses and buildings around Palomar,
Business Park area. It will attract good-paying jobs
and skills!
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GATHERING PLACES the VB master plan speaks to
this idea but we have not moved forward on it
even though it is listed as a priority "THE BARS"
saga #1 if you were not here in the 90s the city
had re-de$ so we did village streetscape that
included a plaza on the beach bluff, it did not go
well as it was rejected by most as alien. a mjor toe
stubbing that caused Council pain. Plaza torn
down in mid 90s city put down turf+ few benches
& washed hands done, been there done t hat! see
nest saga
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Develop pollen-control statutes/ordinances to
avoid triggering allergies or asthma. Refer to 2021
USDA Forest Service paper "Variations in urban
forest allergy potential among cities and land
uses" by Nowak and Ogren. Plant low-pollen trees
and landscaping, preferably native and drought-
tolerant appropriate for our climate. Eliminate
acacia trees (high pollen self-sowing trees)
growing in urban/rural (e.g. La Costa Canyon)
interface. Prevent exotic escape of pollen-
producing trees & plants.
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::ti Our Environment I a momh ago
Thank you for holding city council (and other)
meetings online and allowing residents to
communicate online when appropriate. Please
continue live online meetings even after health
safety no longer require remote meetings. lt"s so
much easier for residents to participate in city
meetings if we can do so from home without
having to spend entire evening at City Hall to wait
for one agenda item in a long schedule. We
become more engaged residents by watching
meetings regularly from home.Thank you.
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HOMETOWN PERSONALITY -IDENTITY, PRIDE &
SPIRIT Imagine Cbad believes these community
traits are built on a number of factors, all
important to those of us who call Cbad our home
town. We believe a strong sense of place is one
important factor. Not only the natural character
but also the man made character, the physicality
of our environment. It starts with your home,
your street, neighborhood, community your town.
We say we want Beach Town character, IC is
proposing a few more on GP
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Electrification, battery energy storage, & electric
vehicles will become more prevalent.
Unfortunately, climate change, drought, and fires
may also become more prevalent. Can Carlsbad
investigate whether fire department is prepared if
wildfires threaten Carlsbad and we have more
lithium battery EVs and battery energy storage
(residential, school, city)? Do we need different
fire-fighting techniques, training and budget? See
NFPA "Hazard Assessment of Lithium Ion Battery
Energy Storage Systems"
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It would be so great to put speed bumps and
lower the speed limit, or something similar, on
the Carlsbad Blvd/101 stretch from Avenida
Encinas to Palomar Airport. It's the only stretch
that goes by neighborhoods and busy areas that's
50 mph speed limit. People treat it like a drag
strip -it's super loud and people speed like crazy
right by the camp grounds and neighborhoods.
Thanks!
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.,i,I Quality of life & Safety I a month ago Like ,6,1 Dislike •f-1
The beaches make Carlsbad home. Especially
from the power plant south to ponto. Let's keep
those areas as they are please.
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I would love to see Carlsbad make a small harbor
village with restaurant by the old power plant And
realign Carlsbad Blvd from Palomar Airport to to
stop the erosion on the bluff and develop walking
trails along the coast line
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I think Carlsbad's economic vitality is just fine. But
maybe we can focus on trying to fill the empty
commercial buildings around the airport with
some GOOD businesses. B Certified ones. And
have solar and EV charging stations everywhere.
How about a seaweed farm. You know, focusing
on business that's also good for the environment.
Also more trees.
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I realize beach erosion is a problem but can we
please stop pumping so much fake sand onto the
beach so frequently? The tide pools at Teramar
used to be thriving with life and now they are
frequently covered in sand. Although less
important, it also ruins the waves. Please ease up.
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Keeping the land near Ponto, the campgrounds,
and the beaches and cliffs near Palomar Airport
road undeveloped. People can c1nd do still use
and enjoy areas that don't have painted and
paved parking, manicured grass, and paved
sidewalks. Leaving these places undeveloped
creates a natural oasis in an otherwise busy city.
And once it's developed we can never get it back.
Also more trees. Everywhere.
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Create a Spare the Air Program (like BMQMD's}
for days when air quality is expected to be
unhealthy, to educate residents about air
pollution, & to encourage actions to improve air
quality. When particulate matter levels are
forecast to be high, issue a Spare the Air Alert,
making wood burning illegal. Asks residents to
reduce pollution by taking transit, driving less,
reducing energy consumption at home, and
making many other daily choices that improve air
quality. See SpareTheAir dot org
#I Our Eriviron,...,-en: I a Month ago
We neerJ a dog beach like they have in Del Mar.
Even if you did certain hours that would be great
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More clean fun areas for youth. A free bike park
and pump track like the one in St George Utah
would provide endless hours of fun everyone.
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**Less concrete more trees; make a requirement,
for x ,:1mount of building development you have to
plant x amount oftrees with it, they are our
naturnl carbon reducers. A dog beach. Maybe
near the campgrounds. People who like to camp
are probably the same kind of people who like to
bring their dog to enjoy the beach too. Real dog
parks with grass. and not under power lines. City-
organized each cleanups, park cleanups, etc. A
downtown community garden.
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People come to visit and to live in Carlsbad
because of the beach. The beach and the
a.ssociated lifestyle are the focal point of this
community. For decades now, Carlsbad has
avoided and/or been prevented from making the
infrastructure investments needed to facilitate
the ever-increasing usage. Quality of life would be
enhanced by: Preservation of the remaining open
beach and beach front areas; increasing public
a.ccess and provi ding significantly larger park-like
areas along the coastal strip;
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In 5 years it would be wonderful if our beaches
didn't have to be closed every time it rains
because of all of the polluted run-off. The old
industrial parks particularly need to be upgraded
so parking lots do not drain directly to a creek.
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Improve the sea wall, especially the stairs
connecting the upper and lower walls. The metal
parts of the steps are in a state of advanced
rusting and the method of repair is duct tape
(similar) is wrapped around the deteriorating.
metal joints. The dirt banks need landscaping.
Officially, this is a state responsibility, which
unfortunately has been neglected. The Carlsbad
Council should address this problem with State
officials to protect our beautiful sea wall for the
future.
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Reduce GHG through Building Electrification. Buy
EV,s for all municipal vehicles, provided EV filling
stations that are convenient and easy to use.
Establish safe biking lanes. Plant a variety of trees
throughout the village. Create a transportation
system for short distances for those who are
unable to ride a bike or drive a car w hich would
add to the traditional bus routes.
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t:1 Our Environment ;, month ago
40% open space was a good goal 40 years ago. It
is even more important today. It was one more
way Carlsbad can be a regional leader, protect its
one unique character and preserve the
biodiversity of our area.
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Improve tree canopy cover. Trees help reduce
GHG, reduce heat island effect thereby saving
energy, make walking and biking more pleasant,
and help create a sense of place.
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TOWN CENTER A center strengthened by the
inclusion of the town/s seat of Power (City Hall)
placed at a location of prominence and status. A
flagship facility that also offers as many features
for the community as its layout can
accommodate. A center with a high level of
authenticity and or heritage, it is optimal if the
location has an innate quality to it. Something
special took place there, something special was
built there, something was started at this location
that has meaning to us.
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TOWN CENTER A Center with ample public areas,
allowing easy public movement and areas for
public to gather. Where one gathering location is
widely held to be the venue for public expression.
Wh ere the community comes together to hold a
hand over heart, where they push both hands
high into the air with movement and rhythm,
where. after sunset they may hold lights tight in
hand as an expression of collective spirit. Lets get
a Town Center for the Community-Carlsbad
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Community craraci:er I a mor;:h ago Llke .. -4 Dislike 'f -3
There ABSOLUTELY needs to be siclewalks
between Tamarack and the lagoon on Garfield.
People walking on Garfield have to walk in traffic.
At night, one has to be extremely careful driving
the street.
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TOWN CENTER Has many activities & services
creating a significant draw that becomes a locale
attraction. a destination for the entire community.
A center that provides a special setting assisted
by its character and ambiance enhancing the
community's sense of place. identity & pride. A.
center that is easy to locate, offers ensy access.
nnd has adequate fundamentals for all its uses
and planned events A center that can host a
range of special events throughout the year. see
next post
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Please add background checks for the affordable
housing. These homes should go to honest
hardworking people, not criminals.
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City Hall should be a flagship facility that
represents us all and has civic amenities that will
be embraced as a proud symbol of the
community. It should be an example of efficiency
and professionalism. Its location is meaningful
and should be managed to be a part, a
meaningful part of a larger community entity, that
is a TOWN CENTER. Unfortunate that I have never
seen this idea, a town center, on any city plan.
What makes for a successful town center -these
will be shared next
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Commumcy Character I a month ago Like ••+2 Dislike ... 3
We love Carlsbad Village, all the beautiful home
developments and the proximity to the beach.
Carlsbad seems to have had a good strategic plan
for years. The areas along 101, where the bluff is
dangerously falling are of a big concern. The
abandoned old State highway along Highway 101,
bordering South Carlsbad State Beach, could be
cleaned up and turned into a green area or
parking for beach access. It would be a start
before the drastic project of moving Highway 101
East is planned.
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,..I Quality of Life & Safety I a monrh ago Like .. +4 Dislike••-1
NEW CITY HALL +CIVIC CENTER WILL IT CREA TE A
TOWN CENTER: Ask pretty much anyone, they will
say Carlsbad is a nice place to call home. To
continue and embellish on that status our leaders
are now supposed to select the ultimate location
for city hall and make it a real civic center. We
should all realize that residential Carlsbad is
pretty much in two areas, north and south divided
by the airport and its influence. So now we (they)
have two options on location 1-mid city 2 the
village. C
Commui,,ty Charac:er I a mor,~ ago L,ke ,6-1 D slil e .. -.1
Dog Friendly beaches. Carlsbad seems to be the
only N. County Coastal community without dog-
friendly beaches. For those of us who want to
take our small dogs for long walks without threat
of coyote attack are forced to drive to Cardiff or
Del Mar beaches. There are so many coyotes that
have attacked small dogs while on leash that we
can only go where there are none and that is the
beach. We are not asking that they run around off
leash, but be able to walk safely with their owners
on leash.
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We are in serious need of pickle ball courts.
Recently signs have been installed at the tennis
courts prohibiting pickle ball, but with no
explanation.
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Please create more Neighborhood Parks for our
kids, families, and seniors to enjoy. Ones they can
walk or bike to rather than drive. There is plenty
of open city land available (around the library, city
hall etc.) that can still be turned into local
Neighborhood parks. The massive Alga Norte,
Poinsettia, etc. Costco-style parks are useful for
big events, swimming pools, skatepark, and for
driving to/from, yet they do not foster
neighborhood cohesiveness and carless access.
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1) Equip major intersections with pedestrian/auto
Railroad crossing equipment that allows for no
train whistles. 2) Provide for 1 or 2
auto/pedestrian underpasses for the RR tracks at
appropriate streets in the village area. This would
greatly benefit first responders, residence,
businesses, and visitors at a cost that is perhaps
10% of building a trench for the R R tracks
through the village ($35-40M as opposed to $350-
400M!). This could be accomplished much more
quickly (within 5 years).
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We need development to actually follow ,he
Village & Barrio design guidelines in our decades-
old plan. As i, has been since 2001, developers get
rheir plans approved by cn e city and planning
commission. Then they just change the
"approved~ plans using policy #35 form and ge,
away with 4-story Mc Boxes in 'Toe Village" with
the cheapest build possible. This is a major
loophole being abused by Village/Barrio
development.
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Connect Marron Road (or Haymar Dr.) east to El
Camino. Or, at minimum, create a pass through
bike/trail path and link it in with existing bike
infrastructure. Work with neighboring cities to
create a full network of bike/walking paths across
North County. Something like the bike path along
the 56, but up here would be awesome and
improve the area.
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We need more community gardens! The wait list
is 300+, condos and apartments without yards or
personal plots are going up like gangbusters, and
finances are tight for service and retail level
workers whom may otherwise not be able to
allocate their pay toward the skyrocketing prices
of ORGANIC and HEALTHY food. Lets forego a
condo complex or two. The gardens really are one
of the best health oriented things that a city can
do for its residences;) Keep new buildings to a 2
story maximum.
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1' Our Environment I a month ago Like ••+9 Dislike ••-1
Hi to whom it may concern. The biggest thing that
really bothers many of us is the racing around all
over Carlsbad. Grand Ave, Elm Ave and the 101
are crazy with cars, motorcycles racing at all hours
of the day! Drivers are not stopping at stop sings
either. Very RARELY to you see them pulled over
for this. Someone is going to get killed on the 101.
God, forbid it happens
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Smerdu Community Garden suffers from poor
security. Tools and harvests are stolen. Creepy
people lurk. Parks and Recreation needs to install
adequate perimeter fencing and change the gate
code regularly. There are hundreds of Carlsbad
residents on the waiting list for a community
garden plot. We need more community gardens
and more responsive P&R staff willing to enforce
non-compliance issues that deprive others from a
garden plot.
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All crosswalks, but especially those near schools,
need to be hard, four way stops for all vehicles
and allow for the "scramble" crossing, like in
Carlsbad Village. For example, the intersection of
Tamarack and College (near Calavera Elementary
and Middle) is super busy each school day and
the delayed arrows for the crosswalk aren't
enough. Too many cars don't pay attention and
I've seen too many close calls. Protect the kids
and parents walking, biking, and on scooters.
Don't be car-centric!
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Many of the suburban streets have traffic going
30-40 miles an hour, making roads unsafe for
children who bike to and from school, and
increase noise and air pollution in our
neighborhoods. The problem is especially
apparent in the hilly areas such as Tamarack and
Chestnut. The streets seem too wide with no bike
lanes and thin sidewalks. Would be nice to make
these areas child and elderly friendly instead of
like highways.
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Having grown up here in Carlsbad I have seen
good improvements and some more recently that
seem to be bad. Please LIMIT the height of
buildings -especially downtown. Tall buildings do
not give a "village" feel and are driving the small
businesses to move elsewhere. Let's find a good
use for the property of the power plant that I will
truly miss seeing -a park or perhaps a place
similar to the Vistil Moonlight theater thilt people
would use and appreciate our beautiful beach
area.
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The Smerdu Garden does need better security, a
higher stronger fence, frequent lock adjustments,
and perhaps, police drive-bys . Men routinely
camp in the garden parking lot , Many women
and elderly do work alone inside, focusing their
attention downward. I've seen the men in
possession of the garden's produce, reach over to
rake it, and manipulating the locks. Produce and
tools are routinely scolen from the gardeners
whom have poured time, toil, and expense into
_growing food for their families.
SOG:. recent 'l buried !;Orne power fines in Julian
.:ac a cost of $3 m 1 lion p~r mile, according to the
Union Tribune. Convcr!;Cly, City of C.:irl!;b~d
accepted payment from SOGE, chereby relle,; ,g
SOGE of chis responslblllty In Carlsbad. Carlsbad
iaxpayers now on che hook. Do the math;
multiply Sl mlllkln rimes :he number of roads
that are lined with uttlity poles:1 3S0 miles. Gulp!
Top Secret. ThEydon't want us to discuss this.
!Jrobably will delete Ihis post wzthm 1 0 minutes.
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Smerdu Ga rden, parking lot campers. It seems
that the picture that I uploaded with my comment
did not succe•d so, here's on• of the vehicle$
camping ,n the Smerdu garden parlung 101. There
are others whom. camp tf--ere also.
The completion of the missing link of Cannon will
greatly irnp.-ove the traffic flow of not only the
Cit/, but the region as well. The stlldy that is
underway is a good stare.
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A physically separated bike lane on El Camino
Real would be much safer than the current very
scary, very dangerous painted line (or in some
spots no paint at all), especially with the near
freeway speeds cars are encouraged to drive at in
between red lights. It should feel so safe that
children and the elderly would have no problem
biking on it.
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Buy the power plant property ond turn it into the
most amazing beachside park. Open up rhe south
side of Calavera t o mountain biking and purchase
any available land. This area is a hidden open
space gem. Connect trails-we could have 30-50
miles of connected trails instead of shirt 1-2 mile
trails everywhere. It would be great to see a bike
park in Carlsbad. Not sure why our city seems to
dislike mountain bikers but every other
progressive cool city seems rn embrace and work
together.
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I heard there were plans on blocking off State
Street to car traffic or severely limiting their speed
and room. I think that would be a great addition
to the character of the Village, take a look at what
Ventura has done blocking off large sections of
their downtown area and the character that's
been added (not to mention the extra business!
You can fit way more people and bikes into
streets than cars). Safety, prosperity, and quality
of life; all that's needed is blocking car traffic.
Community Character I a month ago
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When I t hink of Carlsbad I think of the beaches.
lagoons, excellent schools and great parks. It's a
great place to raise a family with a mostly small
town feel still hanging on. Most cities don't have
gems like Calavera open space. the
campgrounds/ponto area, strawberry and flower
fields. These places need to be considered part of
the fabric of our community with no possibility of
development. Would love to see a park that exists
near the beach like other cities have ... see San
Clemente.
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Don't let Carlsbad become more of a pass
through for other cities. El Camino Real and
Palomar traffic seems to be growing by the day.
We have freeways to move traffic and should not
continue turning El Camino into a second
freeway. I agree with many others to make the
village uniquely different instead on Orange
County south with more three story condos
everywhere. Also, the RV parking along the beach
should be restricted or banned. RVs take up many
spaces and stay all day.
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I have lived in several beach towns over my 72
years. Perhaps our local community-of all ages-
could benefit from a local town trolley all
throughout the year. This trolley could connect
neighborhoods to the beach and village for
shopping and also get high schoolers to school to
reduce traffic, parking problems and increase our
local economy by local purchasers instead of
relying on tourists. Parking has been less and less
available for us locals! Especially during holidays!
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Cbad is a unique combination of a coastal relaxed
vibe and a vibrant economic city. It is important to
me that we not be see as elitist or only one
dimensional. I have lived here since 1984. Despite
my groaning over the incredible growth I've
witnessed (I think the population was close to 45k
in 1984!), I can now appreciate the excellent
planning and decision making over the past 4
decades. It's all about balance -between the
residents, tourists, businesses and environment.
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Hold onto the 'family-friendly beach village' feel of
our town. For instance: 1) do not allow new
construction of buildings with more than 3
stories. 2) Make the town as pedestrian-friendly
as possible. 3) Create more hiking trails in the
open spaces. 4) Protect the historic Barrio and its
original character.
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Quality of travel within the City would improve if
the traffic signaling was improved. We often sit at
red lights when there is no other vehicles in the
other parts of the intersection. Lights turn green
for turning into schools when no one is in the
turning lane or it's a weekend. Lights turn green
out of shopping centers (the Forum ) at 6am and
hold up those traveling along the roads.
Something needs to be done so we are not
stopping at a red light every time we approach an
intersection.
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The Boys and Girls club is sorely in need of an
update. The pool is old and gross. The Boys and
Girls club offers an excellent after school program
for children who don't come from the highest
income families. Families that have been here for
decades. Please don't let the influx of new
residents from other areas of CA and other states
choke out the communities' need for this valuable
institution.
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The Barrio was once the backbone of Carlsbad. Its
maintained some of its quaintness. I would like to
see a plan to make it shine without pushing out
the original residents, and it would nice to see
more historic markers for the building. That
Market Building across from Lola's has some
incredible history. The Barrio needs to be
protected at all costs.
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Community Character I a month ago
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-Chestnut /Rail pedestrian crossing -Bump out
curbs on corners of Barrio area intersections ... -
playground at small public area at cul de sac on
North side of Chestnut@ RAIL trail. .. or make the
east side of rail trail a playground .... -Remove
border style fencing along rail trail. -make some
street into pedestrian only ... ie parts of State and
or Grand. -widen sidewalks .... -finish rail trail all
through Carlsbad ... -sound barrier on 5 freeway
as it it being widened ..
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We need more public tennis courts in the south
side of Carlsbad. Maybe by Alga Norte park or
Aviara Park. We also need public restrooms by the
Carlsbad High school tennis courts.
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Replace the deadly unused loud trains with
slower more usable /Functionable/quieter safer
trolly system ... Way more stops, tourist friendly
and would open up public usability of the existing
wide swaths of unused land ... buses can also use
it rather than PCH . Even before Covid , train
usage was in decline ... no it's pretty much empty
even at "peak" times ... It would also save millions
and millions of dollars in trenching, Increase
charm, ridership and safety ... decrease obnoxious
loudness ...
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Would love to see some upgrades to Holiday Park.
Right now it's being used as a dog park for a lot of
people who allow their dogs off-leash. It's a nice
park, but it doesn't feel safe at all. All the other
Carlsbad Parks have gotten upgrades except this
one. I know it's not in a prime location, but the
residents in the area have changed over the last
ten years and this neighborhood park doesn't
reflect that change at all.
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All of our school's being 1 O's. More Police to
ensure our community and streets are safe. The
City Council and our representatives to
understand that Safety of their community and
citizens is the #1 priority. Along with education,
community and city development. If we are not
honest about the drug problem and mental issue
on our streets and just continue to use the word
"Homeless". We will never be able to truly address
the issue. We need a unified community to truly
make things happen Thank you
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I think there should be a Promenade area. One is
proposed already at the East end of Grand. It
would be a great place for people to gather. Our
Sister City has one and our Mayor commented on
how our sister city in Europe has a great city
design. Why don't we? Robert Wilkenson has
submitted a great plan for one with great
forethought and attention to detail. All great cities
around the world have a Promenade as it adds
culture, diversification, while at the same time
allowing for creativity.
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Community Character I a month ago
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Carlsbad is a quality city but our community
needs better unity The overall community does
not have one point of focus, a town center It is
best that a point of focus has a number of
attributes to hold that standing There is only one
are of town that has that kind of potential, that is
the Village We need to keep city hall at it current
location and make it a true Civic Center Then do
more to make the Village fulfill its potential as our
town center
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There used to be a wonderful wildlife rehab
center that closed, we really need someplace like
that again. It was a great benefit to our
community and very educational to out kids.
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Homeless prevention and rehousing. Carlsbad
needs a robust 5 year strategy that is focused on
helping prevent individuals become homeless and
support those who are to get access to care,
medication as well as reasonable "housing". There
are many cities around the world engaging in
innovative solutions. Establish a clear path
forward over the next 5 years based on the
following 3 priorities: Health/ wellness ;Safe
shelters; Economic sustainability (incentivize
business community partnerships)
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Access to athletic fields is frustratingly difficult to
get unless you are a large, professional (paid)
organization. We need more lit athletic fields
(increase the size of the pie) and you need to
ensure some equity of access so smaller, non-
profit organizations have some access as well.
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Mandatory ebike training and rules for children
under 18. There should also be consequences like
fines via tickets if not followed. I have been in a
few near accidents with young people one-bikes.
I have had my own ebike for about 7 years with
no problems. I'm 46 and have been riding bike
since I was a kid but our roads are too crowded
and schools are packed with e-bikers now and it is
very dangerous.
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Improved and safer pedestrian access from
Poinsettia/Aviara area to South Carlsbad State
Beach. The crosswalks between Bataquitos Dr
and the Coast Highway are high traffic and
dangerous with drivers often not stopping and/or
rolling red lights. I frequently walk with my
children in this area and they would have been
struck by cars if I had not intervened. A
pedestrian lagoon path to Ponto would eliminate
the need to share the road, or expand and
protect the current sidewalks.
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Don't build high density, low income housing over
undeveloped land. Build in existing paved areas
that need renovation --like the west end of the
Carlsbad mall that has a huge, unused, empty
parking, established traffic infrastructure, and is
near employment opportunities and public
transportation.
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J:I Our Environment I a montt1 ago
HOMELESS, HOMELESS, HOMELESS, RUINING
DOWNTOWN AND SCARING THE CRAP OUT OF
PEOPLE!!!!!!!!
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..:.J Quality of Life & Safety I a month ago Like •••s Dislike tf-4
1) Put an ordinance in place to restrict where
homeless may reside: ie: NO PARKS, CITY
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, SCHOOLS, etc.. -the City of
LA has done this -Carlsbad could be the next
Venice, CA. -what a mess! 2) DO NOT OVERBUILD
the Village -it will ruin it's quaintness -which will
reduce revenue; 3) NO HOTEURESORT at the old
power plant on the beach. Return it to a beach !
There's plenty of money for the town IF you keep
it beautiful , quaint and inviting !
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Please address the irresponsible and
inexperienced e-bike riders! Many e-bikes are as
fast as motorcycles, which require a license and
have a required age minimum. Many of the
current e-bikers are young, inexperienced, riding
side-by-side, helmetless, on their phones with
friends hanging off the back, flying down the road
(or sidewalk) and not obeying basic rules of the
road. They are menancing to the safety of our
community.
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,..:.J Quality of Ltfe & Safety a month ago
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We need sound barriers from Route 5 and 78 to
protect the residents from traffic noise and
pollution.
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The power poles and lines are an eyesore, an
environmental threat, and a danger in high winds
in North Carlsbad, especially along Chestnut
neighborhoods where every view has wires
hanging. Residents have been paying on their
utility bills to put the utility lines underground for
years. The plan was in place when I purchased my
home 20 years ago. The road was recently dug up
to put SG underground by corporate interests.
Why not utilities?
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Community Character I a month ago
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Poinsettia west of El Camino Real has opened to
drive straight to the beach area. Isn't it time for
the city of Carlsbad to complete the two lanes on
each side of Poinsettia/Brigantine (west of Black
Rail Rd and East of Aviara Pkwy)? Poinsettia goes
from 2 lanes on each side to 1 lane and back to 2
lanes. It has been an eye sore for so long!
Carlsbad needs to finish this small part of the
street and make it more consistent and safe for
drivers and bicycle riders.
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Better coverage of internet and cell signal. More
options for the service providers. There are more
people living here and there are more cars. As a
result we need more frequen road surfacing
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If we could reduce the crime rate and the number
of homeless people in our city. I get nervous
sometimes about being home alone with my kids
or if I'm awake late at night. I wish I didn't feel that
way. The police do an excellent job trying to keep
our city safe but I know there are circumstances
where there is nothing more they can do. I wish it
weren't that way.
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We would like a bike path adjacent Buena Vista
creek from Vista to Carlsbad Blvd. this would be a
very popular bike path with few hills and few
intersections. A raised bike/wc1lking path along
the side of the Buena Vista lagoon to the beach
would be spectacular and could be engineered in
conjunction with the 78 interchange.
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0 Our Environment I a month ago
We need a pedestrian and cyclist (possibly
vehicle) tunnel from Pio Pico to Grand Ave. to
provide better access to the Village. Carlsbad
Village. Carlsbad Village Dr. Intersections are
frequently backed up to the railroad tracks and
the infill projects are not complete. The traffic
issues discourage residents from going to the
Village.
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i3 EconomlC Vitality I a month ago
My husband and I first arrived in Carlsbad in
1966. As newly weds, our honeymoon was to
"c1rrive as soon as possible" so that he could join
his unit at Camp Pendleton preparing for
Vietnam. During his 30 year career we returned to
Carlsbad in 1972, left for another assignment.
Now retired & living here, we would love to see
the Veterans Park completed to honor the lives
lost and those who served from beautiful
Carlsbad. Through our many moves our children
always felt that Carlsbad is home.
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Community Charaner I a month ago Like "·12 Dislike Q
We need a few parking structures built in the
Village to help offset the loss of space when NCTD
turns their parking lots into housing. Oceanside
has successfully built a 3 parking structures In
there downtown and it has been effective in
providing parking for there thriving restaurant
and visitor scene. We currently have very little
parking areas adjacent our beaches for residents
or visitors. Beach goers who park in merchant
spaces prevent shoppers from shopping for many
hours.
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We need enforcement of the sound ordinance on
Carlsbad Village Dr. Motorcyclists frequently rev
their engineers and split your eardrums. The city
has been enforcing the sound ordinance along
Coast Hwy near Cannon and there has been an
improvement.
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Carlsbad to consider an annual beach parking
pc1ss similc1r to Ocec1nside for all Beaches. The
revenue could support lifeguards/police/parks
and rec. and the environmental impact brought
by tourists and debris they leave. And residents
could benefit as well from a 50% reduction in the
annual pass. $100 for residents $200 for non-city
residents. Or an $1 Oday pass or $40 week pass. It
would clean up the graffiti on the sea wall and
keep the beach clean. Separate from a State Park
Pass.
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I'm adamant about investing in the boardwalk by
the beach. It needs to be redone landscaped,
inviting for more people to come and expend
money in the village. It would be great for the city
managers to come with a plan to add bathrooms
wide bike lane etc. I don't know what is the plan
for the area where the tower was but that place
for restaurants on the to with ocean and maybe
shops at the bottom would be amazing. :)
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Community Character I a month ago
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Safe places and help for homeless and mentally ill
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I'll like to see the College completed with the
connection finished. The traffic in Cannon for
people needing to go through has been
increasing with the years
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Alternative energy expansion. Solar panel rebates.
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Homeless must go to a facility or leave Carlsbad
they may NOT live on streets or in parks.
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Less homeless, less crime in my neighborhood.
Keeping carlsbad a safe place to live.
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We could use more pickleball courts and perhaps
a rebound wall to practice on while waiting your
turn (because it's almost always busy). We can
surround the courts with sound barrier material
(like at Poinsettia Park) which, although it is not
the most attractive, does a lot to keep the noise
confined within the courts.
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Plenty of outdoor spaces for people to walk, bike
and get together . Picnic areas , children's special
playgrounds, coves/niches for seniors to seat and
enjoy, tables where people can play chess, bocci
courts, a stage for outdoor concerts, occasions
with food vendors
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...:.1 Quality of Life & Safety I a month ago
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Much of what made C'bad unique is gone. And we
can't get that back. We should consider taking the
"ideas" offered in the survey seriously ... like the
traffic free areas in the Village, parking structures
for Village and beach parking. There's plenty of
commercial space elsewhere in Carlsbad, so the
Village should be "developed" no further. But let's
consider cleaning it up. The "trashy" areas, like
Smart & Final, should be attacked. Development
should consider residents opinions 1st.
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Community Character I a month ago Like ,6-41 Dislike Q
I have a fuel cell vehicle, which helps the
environment from emissions, no motor oil to spill,
etc. I was told Carlsbad would provide a fueling
station which has not occurred. there isn't
anything of the kind in North County and only one
station in Del Mar. There are very many vehicles
of this kind lining up in Del Mar and with the help
of Carlsbad pushing this along would definitely be
an inspiration to others in this area to acquire
more of this non-emission; oil-less vehicles. Thank
you.
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Once the tower/plant is fully removed, use that
space as a open park, expanding the current park
on the corner.
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Change the "Voluntary Noise Abatement Policy"
aka "VNAP at Palomar Airport to MANDATORY.
Propeller driven aircraft fly too low over
residential neighborhoods, causing excessive
noise throughout the day and evening. Major
disruption to adults working and schooling kid
from home! Also air pollution from their exhaust
and serious safety concern from potential
crashes. City should work with the FAA to make
VNAP mandatory! The County is useless! All they
care about is revenue generation!
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Protect the village, no more 4+ story buildings in
the area and please none East of the 5. If people
want to live in a dense, crowded, heavily trafficked
area then can move to Orange County or Los
Angeles. Protect the small town feel and protect
the remaining open space.
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A pedestrian/bike crossing or tunnel across the
railroad tracks along Chestnut Ave. Good
examples are ones being put in the Encinitas
area.
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A new trail system around the lagoon. -South
shore lagoon trail to start form Strawberry fields
and run close to water's edge to a new pedestrian
bike path bridge that connects to just below the
lagoon discovery center trail and then a 2nd
bridge over the AH Creek to Kelly trail. Redevelop
the waterfront on Park Dr. along the south shore
with a trail that connects from Kelly school to the
existing trail system Around Bayshore Comunity
to the Lagoon beach there.
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Completion and development of more
hiking/biking/running trails. The trails at Agua
Hedionda have been in the works for years but no
progress. We need to encourage travel that is not
car dependent.
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Continue water conservation; continue improving
the air quality; add more bike friendly paths along
major streets; and, improve fire abatement in
open fields, canyons and parks.
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We need a robust and sustainable recycling
program with education and volunteering
opportunities. It is shocking that Carlsbad is
behind many cities in developed countries. We
still don't recycle compost and soft plastics (like
plastic bags and plastics wrapping foods and
inside envelopes). Rather than adding to global
garbage and pollution, the city needs to stimulate,
house and invest in local recycle facilities, and
learn from successful programs. We need a bold
goal to achieve it by 2030.
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This past year we saw up to six inches of rain fall
in a given throughout the state. Fortunately, our
rain fall hasn't been anywhere near that amount.
However, that day is in our future, and the
Rancho Carlsbad 55+ community is surrounded
by two creeks that would overflow if a rain storm
dropped double the amount of water form any
our past rain storms. The community would
quickly be underwater. Something needs to be
done before that ha ppens. Better creek
management would go a long way.
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Carlsbad Council has always avoided View
Blockage laws. Carlsbad is an Ocean View city, we
have worked our whole life to live here (and in
many cases, bought a home with some kind of
view of the ocean) we now see our views
disappearing due to Trees. Why should we pay a
million dollars for a home with a ocean view only
to have a neighbor plant 40 foot trees and block
our view. Shrubbery should be held to the same
height limit as a home structure.
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Carlsbad noise issues include: planes, leaf
blowers, car/motorcycle muffler issues, need for
sound barriers on the 5 ... Yet -Pickleball noise is
not mentioned. There is an overwhelming desire
to play the game for exercise, to make friends,
etc. etc. -no issue with that. But -to put Pickleball
courts in residential areas, even in rec centers, is
to ignore the noise issue. Of course players, in the
game, don't notice or even care. Residents ca re
and the city council will hear about it.
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Affordable housing, we have people working in
Carlsbad (for the City and Private Sector) that
can't afford to live here. Affordable housing might
help some of those folks, but affordable house at
80% of the medium income is still too high a price
for a large percentage of the workforce in the city.
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The Eucalyptus trees on either side El Camino
Real and elsewhere in Carlsbad should be taken
out and replaced with Neem Trees for their
medicinal beneficial value. Eucalyptus trees
absorb ground water, and absolutely not suitable
for the fire prone enviornment in Southern
California. Thank you
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Sequoia street between the coast highway and
Garfield is a danger to cars and pedestrians. No
designated sidewalks. Need to complete
sidewalks, curbs and paving. Cars should not be
allowed to park on both sides of this street. It
becomes barely a one lane street!! This is a
ridiculous and dangerous situation on such a
trafficked street. Same issue on Garfield from
Tamarack South. Not as narrow but people are
walking down the street with children and beach
items because no sidewalks.
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The shopping and restaurants in The Village need
to be elevated. The restaurants are just okay, and
I never buy anything in our shops. What can we
do to attract higher caliber merchants?
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lncentivize quality solar energy for home owners.
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Community begins with children. Going to school
together and going to the same after-school
activities is where life-long friendships start. I'd
like to see Carlsbad re-align the school districts to
match up with the city limits. As a resident of La
Costa, it doesn't make sense that my children
can't go to school with other Carlsbad residents 4
houses away. We want to be part of the same
community as the rest of Carlsbad.
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Invest in public services at the beaches and parks
including bathrooms, not portable toilets that are
not maintained. Improve Carlsbad Village Drive
and highway 5 access areas. Continue to bring in
local businesses to enrich downtown area.
Maintain open spaces and create more safe,
accessible trails for the public.
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Make it easier for residents to go to the beach, to
the Village using public transportation. We have
trains and buses going north/south routes but
there's not much going east/west that makes it
convenient for residents. As a La Costa resident,
I'd love to be able to take a shuttle that picks up in
the Bressi Ranch area and either delivers to the
Poinsettia train station (with more frequent train
stops) or goes directly to the Village so I don't
have to drive and deal with parking in the Village.
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Address the loud prop planes that fly low and
loud over residential areas at all hours! We don't
need an El Cajon-type plane crash in Carlsbad.
They used to have to fly out to open water before
turning and climbing. Now they turn just off the
runway, climbing loud and low over residential
areas. The flight school planes are the WORST,
running every 3-5 min, back-to-back for hours
with noise and air pollution.
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The Carlsbad Village is lacking retail and
restaurant diversity. Think about attracting a
more edgy food scene. As for retail, add in
tasteful home goods stores, cheese shop, deli,
fresh bread bakery, kitchen store etc ...
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Small business in downtown area. Nice balance of
industrial inland and housing devolpment kept
close together with parks. Good playgrounds and
dog parks. Lots of great trails and hiking areas!
Kept clean and safe
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Keeping the homeless out and making sure bike
and walking paths are safe. Also making sure our
little airport doesn't get too big and start allowing
the bigger planes to land/take off.
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Please consider remodeling the shopping center
(Smart and Final/Ace Hardware). It can be very
sketchy at times. Don't always feel safe there. The
parking lot is always disheveled. It could sure use
some sprucing up or a remodel.
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Retain the green spaces and parks that already
exist. Limit development that would destroy
green spaces. Develop a composting facility and
encourage composting. Outlaw Ready Roundup.
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Better bike lanes for commuting and safety for all
the road and e-bikes driven all over the city. Safer
bike lanes would help encourage more people to
use them to run errands, travel throughout the
city and reduce green house emissions to help
protect our environment. Bike lanes created away
from roads with their own paths into the interior
that provide paths from neighbors safely to other
neighborhoods and businesses would encourage
more travel and healthier lifestyles.
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Fewer homeless, less crime. Less traffic
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It is shameful that San Diego county has no direct
mass transit to south county/Tijuana or CBX from
north county. Direct Van or bus transport from
the Carlsbad airport to the border could be
appealing to commuters as well as tourists.
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I would like to see commercial air service brought
back to Palomar McClellan Airport. When United
flew from here (not that long ago) the flights were
full. Bringing these flights back would cut down on
road traffic, and make it easier for businesses to
relocate here.
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Carlsbad could benefit from more public art. I
know there are a few murals and sculptures
around, but imagine how much more colorful the
community could be with more art for everyone
to enjoy. Beyond just adding more murals, if
Carlsbad had an art event such as the Eureka
Street Art Festival, it would be another way of
developing a sense of community.
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Have a dedicated bike trail down the coast that is
NOT adjacent to Coast Hwy. Example is Cardiff
where the didicated lane is east of the railroad
tracks. Giving one vehicle lane over to bikes is not
a solution, just a ticket to traffic back ups. Bikers
don't yield to pedestrians, so a dedicated lane
would make things safer for pedestrians as well.
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I think the Palomar air flight path should be along
Palomar AP Road . I live near the high school near
Chestnut st and have been buzzed by aircraft at
all hours. By having the flight path along Palomar
AP Road , not many residents would be affected
only business that are probably not there during
thr late hours
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I love community events like the Lancer Day
Parade. I think we could have way more
community celebrations like this (a New Year
celebration, Chinese New Year, Labor Day,
summertime, etc). Carlsbad also used to have
events like Art Splash. Not only should we bring
that back, but I think the community could benefit
if things like that happened more often than j ust
annually. A monthly art walk in the Village maybe?
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Instead of merely coating our roads with a sealer,
how about doing some real roadwork to take out
the bumps? For example, Chestnut Ave. between
Monroe and Harding is quite lumpy and bumpy.
The sealer makes the street look nice, but it's the
same old bumpy road. Not pleasant to drive on.
Tamarack Ave. between Calavera Hills and El
Camino Real is smoothly paved, but there are
several large depressions for drainage in the right
lane. They are deep enough to possibly throw a
car out of control.
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We are starting to see drug and alcohol users on
freeway entrances and major streets which
detracts from the beauty of the town. In Glendale
Cal. the town had a city wide program to curtail
beggars on street and drugs. Most of the business
in the community participated, as well as the
chamber and civic organizations. The residents
were also trained and communicated with to
support. There was outreach and shelters and
help for the homeless, but they were not
panhandling on the streets.
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A "quiet zone" like they have in Oceanside and
downtown where the trains crossing streets need
not honk their horns. Even if more gate crossings
had to be installed to prevent accidental
crossings, wouldn't that be far better than the
deafening noise the horns make? Blasting the
horns repeatedly and more than seemingly
required, makes this a real quality of life issue.
With the advent of more trains coming in
frequency and a possible second track, a quiet
zone is crucial!
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Beach community
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Use native plants in landscaping projects to
reflect and maintain the historic, natural beauty
and charm of our beachside community and
support a healthy natural environment for all to
enjoy for years to come. Seek advice from local
San Diego native plants specialists to provide
input for design and local plant choices. The San
Diego Native Plant Society is a good resource for
referrc1ls, as well as Moosa Creek Nursery, Native
West Nursery and other native growers in San
Diego County.
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More trails and to connect them all rather than
piece meal here and there!
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Consider eliminating bio basin requirements on
grading projects and replacing it with a mitigation
fee to add trash collector and water treatment
inserts to all storm drain inlets in the City. Charge
all utility customers $2 per month (approximately
34,000 utility bills per month) to subsidize the
program.
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Our kids grow up here, go to the local schools,
graduate, go off to college and then can not
afford to come back even with a college degree.
We need to figure out how to attract and support
college grads. They are an important part of our
local economy taking entry level positions at
companies, buying and renting homes, visitors of
our local retail and restaurants and an important
part of the cultural fabric. Some cities do a great
job at this. We need a plan also.
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The city used to enforced its rules, like not being
able to park cars with for sale signs on city streets.
However, it's now neighbors against neighbors as
we have to call to complain about neighbors,
which then sets up a negative dynamic. If the city
has a rule the you cannot park your RV in your
driveway because it needs to be set back on the
side of the garage or deeper off the street, then it
needs to enforce that rule. Allowing RVs to block
views of sidewalks and streets is dangerous.
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We need to STOP over building in Carlsbad. There
needs to be regulations on adding second
dwellings to single family residences We can't let
greed take over our neighborhoods for projects
like Sober Living homes that have no regulations.
We can't allow 3 story residences to be built next
to a charming old carlsbad house. Our olde charm
of a community is disappearing. I wa nt Carlsbad
to attract people to our city not turn them away
because we lost our sense of community over
money.
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Open space -no more building
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Carlsbad has done a good job of keeping up the
infrastructure in the community with once
exception. We need to start re-paving our roads in
the local neighborhoods. I see that the main
roads I live near like El Camino Real are re-
surfaced on a regular basis, as they should (they
are che most oftened used roads), However our
streets inside the neighborhoods are
deteriorating and I would ltke to see Carlsbad
establish a long term plan to address this Issue.
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Stop supporting Marxist teacher's unions and
BLM who do not care for our children's future.
Instead support children and educate them about
their rights under the Constitution which the
founder's of this nation died to provide for them.
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Stay che course. Carlsbad is a jewel, let's keep it
that way. Continue to focus on safety, no graffiti,
don't encourage homelessness, attract innovative
businesses, balance growth vs green space.
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We need a public Bocce Ball Court in Carlsbad. (I
don't know of any in Carlsbad, only perhaps in
private housing areas.) Encinitas has a public
court. Carlsbad is big and affluent enough to
afford a Bocce court. I think the ideal place would
be Holiday Park as it is nice and flat and has lots
of open space. It would be relatively easy and
inexpensive to build it there.
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Speed enforcement in residential neighborhoods
is sadly neglected. We have better speed
enforcement on Palomar Airport Road than any
residential neighborhood in Carlsbad. Even when
the neighborhood overwhelming demands
enforcement its met by City Engineers and often
Law Enforcement that care more about arcane
and or outdated laws than actual public safety.
Residential enforcement of speed limits must be a
priority over revenue generation on major
thoroughfares.
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Rethink housing unhoused and former
incarcerated folks in hotels and motels. Available
funds are better allocated to transitional and
permanent housing and mental health and
substance abuse programs. We need sensible
humane solutions not band aide's
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Rethink an expensive new civic center and instead
focus on a community arts center like Moonlight
Theater in nearby Vista. The offices of our city
employees and elected officials needs to be
practical, economical and efficient for the delivery
of service. The existing facility off of Faraday is
one such practical example. Build Central Park's
for the citizenry not Taj Maha l's for the staff.
Temper our desire for grandiose government
facilities and give us a Moonlight facility type or
better.
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Focus our urban Forest program toward the
promotion of native fauna and flora. Eucalyptus,
palms and other non-native trees and many other
protected species of trees and plants is
nonsensical. We spend ridiculous amounts of
monies constantly trimming non-native trees
when we should be focused on reforestation of
native species and the removal of often invasive
and dangerous species like the eucalyptus ( aka as
the widow maker). Healthy ecosystems begin with
restoring what existed before us
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Please recognize, appreciate, and support our
public safety and law enforcement. It is too easy
to lose sight/misunderstand/take for granted
what our police department does for our
community 24/7. Especially in today's
environment we have to explicity communicate
this value so it doesn't get lost in the destructive
narrative. Let's commit and recommit to
supporting these services in our community.
Carlsbad is attractive and safe because of our law
enforcement. Let's make it known and clear.
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Keep the village area quaint. The small houses,
restaurants and shops are what attracts people to
the area. You are approaching a non-reversable
situation with the multi story housing going up
hemming in smaller houses. It looks ridiculous,
damaging and desperate.
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Encourage new businesses with some sort of
incubator or pop up for restaurants. Oceanside
seems to be getting all the new restaurants, and
our restaurant scene lacks diversity.
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Consider ending vacation rentals less than 30
days in the coastal zone to allow for a stronger
sense of community without new strangers from
out of town moving in every week.
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Save some of our beautiful open space.
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make Carlsbad Blvd between Carlsbad Village Dr
and Tamarack a more scenic drive versus a major
transportation corridor. More crosswalks and
stop signs. Blinking Yellow lights on Carlsbad Blvd
crosswalks should be blinking red lights.
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Make bike travel safe so commuting is possible
and encouraged.
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preserving the coast by restricting building on the
first mile, at least, from the ocean.
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Another question: Does the city or waste
management have a program to collect and
recycle Lithium batteries from e-bikes? There are
going to be a LOT of them potentially entering the
waste stream in a few years. Could we use bike
shops or other key businesses act as collection
points? Collect them from trash bins like we do
with alkaline batteries?
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I applaude the use of roundabouts as a way to
reduce stop signs and accompanying pollution by
cars, dling and acclerating from a start. These
would be particularly appropriate in the Barrio
along Roosevelt street. Encourage the installation
of more charging stations around the city for
electric cars. Question for anybody: would having
bicycle charging stations fore-bikes encourage
people to ride bikes? Needed or not needed? In
front of or sponsored by businesses working with
the city?
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3rd time here:) When my wife started taking our
children to school she was amazed that parents
would stand in front of Magnolia talking to the
principal after walking or riding bikes with their
kids to school. That is character. Same after
school. Very different t han the newer elementary
schools in South Carlsbad. I watched one day as
an administrator/teacher with a bullhorn matched
up kids with parents in cars picki ng them up Nof
offense South Cbad.
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Stop encouraging homelessness by allowing it to
remain. It is growing. Crime is getting worse. The
village is getting less safe for our kids. Stop
approving the building of huge monstrosities of
condo complexes and retail. They are totally out
of character, create more crowds, traffic, rise in
costs, and more dense living. These have all been
steadily contributing to a decrease in quality of
life for us locals who have lived here for
generations. Preserve what people love about
Carlsbad.
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Using open land for parks and trails rather than
development, particularly near the coast, (Ponto).
I think South Carlsbad is begging for more open
area near the coast down there and I am all for it.
Make sure the area near Agua Hedionda Lagoon
remains preserved for agriculture and recreation.
No development for developers profit. Work on
multi use trails that parallel commute /traffic
routes and are not chopped up into small
disconnected sections
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Less homelessness in the village area. Public
intoxication, people screaming obscenities and
exposing themselves, and crime is increasingly
common in the Village area. I do not take my kids
to any of the parks in the village area because it is
unsafe and unsanitary.
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New development should be low rise, preferrably
2-3 stories. re-development led by businesses like
campfire, Handels, the village theatre, and even
the new Taco themed restaurant which occupies
fairly unique architecture are enjoyable. The rows
of green condominiums/townhouses at the North
end of State street detract from the vi llage feel. It
is simply adding to parking challenges for the
locals who visit the businesses.
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Control Building Don't stack multiple family units
in one area of city to please wealthier property
owners Be mindful of Traffic Don't look leave
natural areas for wealthy property owners only
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My wife and I walk down to the village fairly often.
The construction of the 4 story high density
"monolithic" condiminiums definitely detracts
from the attraction of the village. I suspect that
many of them will be short term vacation rentals
or second homes. Enforcable city ordinances not
permitting short term rentals will encourage a
stable resident base in the area rather than
transient occupation. The barrio has a distinct
flavor whic is supported by Lolas's and other
businesses.
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Encouraging business to move to and form within
Carlsbad is key to a sound economically diverse
and stable City. Keeping business friendly policies
in place; keeping streets drivable; and develop a
variety of housing options for business owners
and employees to live in the City. The City has
done an excellent job and improving flow of
traffic throughout the City but do recommend
increasing bike lane options.
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I would like to see the railroad tracks gone to rid
us of the noise and dangers of the tracks. We
have already had people lose their lives and with
the homeless continously cutting holes through
the fence it is only a matter of time it happens
again. I purpose the city go through with dropping
the railroad tracks down like in Solana Beach and
cover it with a much needed dog park and well lit
paths to the beach and an area for live music
would be a plus.
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Carlsbad has done an excellent job and keeping
and maintaining its open spaces throughout the
City. Expansion of purple pipe options would be
great. And if the City could find ways to encourage
businesses and residential owners to go solar,
that would be helpful. Enforcing recycling options
within businesses is needed as well.
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This will probably seem petty, but it's not
intended to. Traffic lights in Carlsbad are set very
poorly, wasting thousands of hours of citizens'
time. I drive all over and Carlsbad is by far the
worst. It appears lights are set to be optimal
during peak times, which means they're
suboptimal 99.9% of the time, and everyone just
sits at intersections wondering why no one is
moving. Why not set to allow major roads to flow
freely, with very short reds for cross traffic even
during rush hour?
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Get the drugged out homeless junkies out of the
village. Most of them are not just "unhomed," but
are on the new meth. This drug is very dangerous
and causes the user to become violent. They all
hang out directly across from Status Skate shop
where kids go to spend time. My son's soccer
practice had to be moved from Pine park due to
these people harassing kids and parents. They
also are in the Smart and Final lot and yell at
people. This has created a very unsafe
environment for our community.
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Carlsbad is an awesome place to live.
Unfortunately, the environment is suffering
because of it. It is time to put the environment
first. We need to take a tough stand on climate
change. To start, we can protect open space by
building parks, walking trails, bike trails.and
nature centers especially along our coast.
Preserving the little open space that is still left in
South Carlsbad for all to enjoy. We can set an
example for other cities and preserve this great
place for future generations.
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With a large amount of cyclists and kids living in
the community it would be wonderful to have
SAFE bike lanes and trails to ride throughout the
community. Currently, many roads are very
unsafe for cyclists and kids. (La Costa Ave., El
Camino Real, Palomar Airport, etc.) This would
promote riding a bike as a primary mode of
transportation and therefore reduce traffic, beach
parking and improve overall quality of life.
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Install cameras at traffic lights to ticket the red
light runners. I'm surprised we don't have more
fatalities! Running red lights is pretty consistent all
around town, not just one area.
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I would like to put an end to the discussion that
comes up periodically about lowering the
elevation of the train like they did in Solana
Beach. That is just the stupidest ideas I ever
heard. That would be the most galactic waste of
money in history.
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Pickleball is a fast growing sport among seniors
who want to stay healthy, active and social . We
need more courts in Carlsbad. I whole heartly
believe Pickleball has improved the quality of life
for so many people in the Carlsbad area , more
courts would support the wellness of hundreds of
people. BSF
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Due to high speed traffic and the curvy road, it is
unsafe to ride a bike in the bike lane on La Costa
Avenue west of El Camino Real. Therefore, we ride
our bikes on the sidewalk, which is safer but
illegal! (We see other bikers doing the same
thing.) A great solution would be to build a bike
trail between Batiquitos Lagoon & the sidewalk.
(M uch like the Rail Trail in Encinitas). The city
might even get a grant from t he Rail Trail program
to help fund the project.
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A public park in Southwest Carlsbad utilizing the
Ponto cirea. Development of the Ponto area with
dense housing and shops will be a major mistake
which cannot be undone. Living in San Pacifico we
have no public parks within walking distance.
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Remove the RV park along the Carlsbad coast.
Transform the space into an area that would
benefit residents and visitors alike, e.g. beach
access, view points, gardens, walking paths,
maybe one or two outdoor eateries. The RV park
currently occupies a huge stretch of prime
coastline which deprives residents in the
southern part of Carlsbad from enjoying this
stretch of coast.
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Can we get some calisthenics stations at some of
our major parks? Pull up bars, dip stations, etc. I
don't see any in Carlsbad. It might be due to some
liability or just never got planned. This web site
shows examples.
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I would like to see the city cancel the Republic
Garbage Contract. This contract was signed and it
was not the lowest ... Edco came in lower. And
Edco had points for the State Mandated
Emissions Programs Republic did an terrible job
during the workers strike. Shame on whoever
signed that contract. Google the Carlsbad
Garbage contract. this will tell you what the offers
were.
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Please outlaw has leaf blowers as Encinitas has.
They are noisy, dirty and major polluters. They
ruin the peace and quiet every day of the week.
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MORE PICKLEBALL COURTS QRE DESPERATELY
NEEDED! Poinsettia Park is way overcrowded. The
tennis courts are never full. Quick fix would be to
convert a couple of them to pickleball. Please go
see for yourself any time!!
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There needs to be more homeless outreach
relating to mental health and addiction. I have
seen much more people suffering from serious
mental illnesses in the village of Carlsbad over the
last several years. I actually manage my severely
mentally Ill brother and am his conservator. He
has cycled between the streets but it is my job to
keep him off the streets because it's not only
unsafe for him but for our community to have
someone who at times can be delusional and
paranoid running around.
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A significant contributor to quality of life is an
environment that is devoid of excessive,
sustained, and loud noise. After 2017, (WO flight
schools moved into Palomar Airport. Prop
powered general aviation aircraft are far louder
than automobiles. No pilot fries without a headset
because the noise makes it othervvise impossible
to communicate with the ground or other pilots. I
prefer jets to prop planes because jets fly fast,
high, and quickly out of the airspace, prop planes
do not.
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I have lived in La Costa for 34 years. There was a
time when it was an intrinsic part of the character
of Carlsbad. Unfortinately, it has become an
afterthought for our city representatives. The lack
of funds spent in this sector is obvious. The last
thing of positive value to the residents that
border Encinitas was Stagecoach Park. Roads built
have benefited those using our small berg as a
shortcut to inland towns. The quality of life in La
Costa has greatly diminished over the years.
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More public transportation-bus routes designed
for older or disabled residents and more coasters
going north and south more frequently so we ca n
enjoy visiting theater and other attractions in our
county. Going to doctors, market. Bus routes that
go all the way (east) inland to San Marcos or
Escondido on Palomar airport road 7 days a week
and restore route on Paseo del Norte. More
parking everywhere if you are not able to ride a
bike. Currently the bike lanes keep older people
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School Susses. California is the only state that
doesn't have school busses .... and California
claims to be environmentally conscious! The
polluting fuel emissions at school opening and
closing times are detrimental to the quality of air.
Idling cars spew out highly toxic gasses. The
inconvenience to parents to find transportation
for their children is outrageous. Carlsbad: be
different. Lobby the state and/or the Unified
District for school busses.
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More public transportation-bus routes designed
for older or disabled residents and more coasters
going north and south more frequently so we can
enjoy visiting theater and other attractions in our
county. Going to doctors, market. Bus routes that
go all the way (east) inland to San Ma rcos or
Escondido on Palomar airport road 7 days a week
and restore route on Paseo del Norte. More
parking everywhere if you are not able to ride a
bike. Currently the bike lanes keep older people
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Make the area at the entrance to Tamarack
parking lot more walkable. There is no crosswalk
and you have to look for cars coming from so
many directions as you choose a random spot to
cross. Widen the sidewalk above the parking lot
too. You currently have to walk single file.
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Our City Council representatives should be paid a
professional salary to serve in such a critical,
impactful position. Decisions made about the
future of our city require technical knowledge
about how government works, land use
regulations, financial acumen ... all very complex
matters. Our City Manager and Attorney each
make $300K a year and our reps make $24,000K.
Electing people who are top talent would benefit
all of us and the city for generations to come.
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The corner of Rancho Santa Fe and La Costa Ave
is a nightmare for those of us who live off of La
Costa Ave. This residential neighborhood road
(homes all along it) as a thoroughfare from 1-5 to
go east on Rancho Santa Fe. More should be done
to discourage this and to direct cars to Rancho
Santa Fe Rd (which is commercial a has no homes
on it). L Costa Ave gets uglier and uglier every year
with multiple lights and p signs along the way.
There are 8(!) at Cadenda alone. How is this a
solution?
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Near Frazee Beach there are few parking spaces
for the public. Jn a shon walking distance of a 1 /4
mile, a two acre parking lot with a Kiosk to get the
day going on local events. Things may have
changed since my last visit three years ago. The
city of Carlsbad is one special and spectacular
area of enjoyment for me and provided some
really good public photographs of families and
coupfes on the beach wfth my camera and lenses.
That is years past but does ring a bell on parking.
Easy access to Poinsettia Park From Paseo Del
Nor,e.
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I traveled to Europe a lot and my favorite place in
many cities (Zurich, Florence, Paris, Nuremberg,
Milan) i-s the downtown restaurant area where
they've closed off the street to uaffic, only
pedestrians. All the restaurants have outside
dining, on both sides of the road. It's a magical
feeling and with our incredible weather we can do
this year round1 we're even in Europe they can't.
Sound walls along both sides of the 1-5 corriclor
From Las Flores to Tamarack would help with
extreme freei,vay noise and exhaust
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With COVID, and more folks using fast food in a
frustrated environment, there is a lot more litter
being thrown from cars out onto roadways than
there was 2 years ago. The trash is a blight on our
neighborhood. Community volunteers have been
addressing this throughout the Pandemic, but
more support from the City would help. All
sidewalks should have trash cans strategically
placed. There are some now, but we need more,
especially near shopping centers where fast food
is sold.
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I would propose more support for small
businesses rather than large retailers to enhance
the unique small town character of Carlsbad.
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More pickle ball courts. Fix up ponto beach like
the state beach in Carlsbad with a bathroom and
Malecon walkway.
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Our community needs a gathering place
(entertainment, recreational, retail) that keeps
our teenagers in mind. Carlsbad was very close to
collaborating on something like this with
Developer Rick Caruso. I am originally from
Glendale where Caruso established "The
Americana" and it is now the heart of the town.
There is a great sense of community and
gathering that comes with what he offered to do
here. I think we need something that caters to all
of fa milies with fast growing children.
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I love riding my bike but am terrified riding next to
traffic. I would love to have dedicated bike lanes
(that are separated from the roadway), either with
solid barriers or completely separated connecting
different parts of Carlsbad.
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Make traffic lights more responsive to the mass
movement, not the one. Lights that stop an entire
movement of vehicles when one vehicle
approaches. Not good. It is a tremendous waste
of energy. Stop-go-stop-do. Let's at least have
timed traffic lights during 6am -8pm, city wide.
We can do better than the current system.
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How are Carlsbad adults that work during the day
able to swim? Alga Norte's pools are completely
taken over every weekday after 3pm by one single
team, who has many swimmers that don't even
live in Carlsbad. Are all the tax paying citizens in
the city supposed to all pile into the single lane
available? It's unacceptable that one swim team,
which is a private business, can take over an
entire public facility. So many adults are blocked
from healthy exercise and many have to drive to
Oceanside.
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Less development, more nature areas to enjoy
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Let's complete the relocation of Coast Hwy,
moving it off the coast a bit and develop that area
into a green belt, parking and beach access.
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Address the homeless problem! It directly affects
all other aspects of our lives. Provide more
support for our hardworking law enforcement
officers.
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Don't be reactive to creating a safe city br
proactive. Hire more Police, have more
undercover Police patrolling downtown, schools,
Mails, shopping st rip Mails.
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Pickleball should not be allowed in or around
residential areas in Carlsbad. For the enjoyment
of some it comes at a cost to others. It's not about
exercise or the social aspect -it's about the noise.
Since land is so expensive in Carlsbad this may
prevent expansion of courts or building of new
courts. Let's hope so. Until you have a Pickleball
court in your neighborhood · you do not
understand.
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Downtown Carlsbad has a distinct latino heritable
that has nearly been erased. Carlos malo, is only
mildly recognized in the 'barrio' area. This
heritage should be embraced and not erased.
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Biking walking path down the south side of
Batiquitos lagoon and buffers on bike lanes
throughout the city to make e-biking a safer
alternative to running errands and getting around
town.
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dog beach north of carlsbad state campgrounds
and outlet. make parking spots on the old road
along the csc.
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With covid, we have lost businesses. There is a
glut of developed commercial space available,
w hich lowers property values. Carlsbad is
attractive because of its natural, open spaces.
Owners clear and destroy habitat to make the
property more attractive to developers. Please
consider the following measures to maintain our
unique open spaces 1. Moratorium on clearing
open land until plans are approved and tenants
have been secured. 2. lncentivize redevelopment
of already developed properties.
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During the summer, traffic, especially along the
seawall between Tamarack and Palomar Airport
Road, is slowed due to drivers looking for parking.
It is dangerous with cars suddenly stopping to
grab a spot, or double parking wa iting for a car to
leave. Carlsbad should offer a free (or low fee)
shuttle service taking beachgoers from the mall
(or other large parking area) to several stops
along the beach. Include a stop in the Vi llage, too,
for the businesses.
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Post and enforce minimum speed limits. Entirely
too many cars can't be bothered to go the speed
limit and imped traffic flow. More frequent and
less circuitous bus routes. Useful public transit
would lessen the traffic on our streets. Additional
parking at Poinsettia Coaster Station. Better timed
traffic lights that don't block cross streets on El
Camino Real and other major thoroughfares.
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To residents: vote ONLY for those candidates who
are 100%, totally and completely loyal to
Carlsbad. To the City: add to the police force.
Support our law enforcement officers with pay,
benefits and more to keep them here. General:
get the street people out of Carlsbad. Hotel
voucher programs, drug addicted street people
outreach programs are not working. Bust their
drug dealers. Street people do NOT own the parks
and streets -we do. Protect law abiding, tax
paying citizens FIRST!
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Give residents and potential residents priority on
housing. Don't allow venture capitalist and house
flipper slum lords to buy up all the housing in
Carlsbad and outprice those of us that want to
purchase and live in our home in the lower mid-
range of the housing market. Let's not Nim by
ourselves into being LA or San Bernadina. I live
and work here too, i'd like to not have to move to
Escondido just because some rich jerk wants a
third beach investment property. Selling is easy,
buying is hard.
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Open the Buena Vista lagoon, turn the outdated
Plaza Camino Rea l mall into an outdoor shopping/
dining space. Close State street to vehicular
traffic. Renovate the village transit center.
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support for t he smaller business community
would help to enhance our economy. Our
businesses are continuing to suffer and we need
to see them through this pandemic dilemma by
promoting them and going door to door to ask
them what the city can do. They know what they
need. The city might also reach out to the larger
corporate business for assistance with problem
solving.
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Place the train in a ditch and put Chestnut thru to
the beach. While your at, remodel the dark ugly
underpass at Chestnut & Pio a as Pico. State
street should be repurposed to a walking mall.
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Preserve the lagoons and marsh lands
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Traffic calming measures on Rancho Santa Fe
Road and Calle Barcelona. Increased police
patrols to ticket speeding on these roads,
including evenings and nights. Stopping graffiti
gangs from targeting residential areas. Increased
ticketing of kids on ebikes who violate traffic
rules.
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I would love to see upgrades to Poinsettia Avenue
between Paseo Del Norte and the beach. It would
be nice to have better landscaping and charm for
pedestrians. Change the cheap hotels off
Poinsettia avenue into more expensive boutique
hotels. Some of the patrons of these current
hotels cause crime to the local neighborhoods
Keep up the great work on the school system.
Minimize generic, production build home and
chain restaurants. Welcome more, art, nature and
charm.
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Open the airport to commercial travel like before
in 1998-1 flew to Europe through Los Angeles but
boarded in Palomar On United Airlines
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Rescind the building height increase in the Village.
The 3 story buildings with zero lot lines and no
parking have ruined the Village.
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The Maintenance of parks, streets and common
areas I consider important as well as keeping a
rural feeling in the communities. Community
gardens would be wonderful. Support for youth
and senior centers will help to strengthen moral
especially after this pandemic passes, hopefully.
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Address the loitering and homeless problem.
After 25+ years, I don't feel comfortable in the
Village anymore and that is sad.
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I fear that the moneyed interests will soon turn
the lovely downtown area with it's beachy feeling
into a collection of high rise apartment buildings.
It would be nice if at least a few streets could
remain as they are. What will replace the energy
facility once it is completely torn down--and why
cannot that be done more quickly? Is there hope
for a park?
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Please protect our open spaces. Once gone, they
will be difficult to replace. They add value to our
lives, preserve native species, encourage exercise
and mental health, and set us apart from LA
concrete communities. Promote organizations like
Preserve Calavera for opportunities to volunteer
to help maintain these spaces. Organize clean up
events for our high schoolers, who need
volunteer hours anyway, to get outside, pick up
trash, plant, weed, etc.
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We need more community support to ensure the
safety of our residents. I read there is too much
local crime in our residential neighborhoods.
People are very bold today and don't think twice
about entering a home in broad daylight. There
needs to be more police presence to deter
criminal activity. In addition, there needs to be a
plan that can help homeless people find the
resources they need and deserve to get off the
streets and get back on their feet. Doing nothing
helps nobody.
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Schools that don't teach critical race theory Parks
and recreation that centers around outdoor
adventures for kids of all ages Bike trails that
connect to parks Infrastructure that is sustainable
More live music venues Restaurants of al l cuisines
Clean and sustainable water sources Community
Pools
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A real shopping mall built with the Carlsbad
character, sustainable, beautifully designed
gardens, and famous stores and restaurants
could bring vitality to the city and be a landmark. I
believe it could be a great addition, that would
make us even more proud to live here. I know
many oppose it but the city is
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A large group of dedicated outdoor pickleball
courts. Like a dozen together in one place. 20
would be even better.
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Carlsbad has a unique vibe. Please resist the
temptation to "modernize" and build a generic
looking west coast beach city like you'd see in
Orange County. Those cities already exist, and we
can drive to them. We don't need another. Keep
buildings small. Take the time the time to put
better building design requirements in place to
keep the vibe we have, and enforce it. Keep the
open space, we lose more every year. There are
already plenty of concrete paradises along the
west coast.
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Have kids who live in Carlsbad go to school in
Carlsbad.
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We need more community gardens in Carlsbad.
The waiting list is over a year. We should be
promoting sustainable lifestyles in Carlsbad.
Growing our own gardens and eating local goods.
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More studies on the desalination plant's impactm
on the beach from Poinsettia and Carlsbad Blvd.,
going south. Since they have opened the plant,
our beach is no longer with seashells, the usual
flocks of seagulls, sandpipers and other birds. It
has become a beach of stones. I believe putting
the salt back into the water is changing the ph,
and the plants that support sealife are dying. I'm
no scientist, but I have lived here 18 years and it's
gone from a thriving beautiful beach to a barren
one
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Less crime. In the last 3 years crime has
increased. We now have prostitution, rape, home
burglaries, car theft, battery, threat with weapons,
selling of drugs and weapons daily, DUl's daily
within a 3 mile radius of my 92011 home. I see
this on Crimemapping.com
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A walking promenade on State and Grand would
be a great start to converting Carlsbad to a
walking, biking town. With parking structures near
the freeway and city shuttles.
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I would love to see a dog beach area designated
in Carlsbad. We love our dogs and would be
happy to share our love of the beach with them
as well. Something similar to the dog beach in
Cardiff.
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Additional airport restrictions. We have a strong
jet fuel smell almost daily now from Palomar
Airport. Not an enjoyable way to take a walk,
exercise or just be outdoors.
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Quiet zones for railroads. No more train horns
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I would love to see Carlsbad start having the
community rally more around things like getting
rid of plastic and styrofoam containers. San
Fransico is a great city to model when it comes to
its trash and recycling programs.
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I think more outdoor space for riding bikes,
walking, and enjoying the weather is very
important for our coastal community. I see towns
in Europe that are making areas be totally car-free
and that is intriguing to me. Could we do
something like that?
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Tourism is one of, if not the biggest economic
driver in Carlsbad. Please continue to welcome
and support the short term community in ways
that honor Carlsbad's charming beach town
legacy but ones that don't alienate the long term
residents. Keep it safe and clean. And please, do
something about the mentally ill on our streets
swiftly before the issue becomes uncontrollable
like many other cities.
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I have lived here for about 26 years. When I first
moved into my house I had a beautiful Ocean
view. The years have taken their toll however as
trees, especially ugly Eucalyptus trees have grown
so large, the view has been blocked. This is a
common complaint from many. I am not against
having trees, but there should be an ordinance
that tree heights should be limited and
maintained so the beautiful views that we paid for
still exist.
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Disappointed in the ugly sterile looking 4 story
grey buildings in carlsbad village .. please keep
the quaint village look and feel even if you
modernize. Go back to 3 story limit,. We have
wonderful park and recreation amenities and
services! Keep it up. Just disappointed the
community center was removed from Poinsettia
Park. I've been waiting for years for indoor activity
space for recreation programs and classes for
seniors, in the southern quadrant ! (Which is
basically sports oriented)
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I believe the style of the architecture and signage
has a lot to do with the character of a town. It's
what drew us here in the first place. Hope that
Carlsbad can have a stricter code for what the
style of buildings is allowed. There have been
some developments that just feel so out of place.
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More open spaces more cultural art events like
the independent film series at the Schulman
theatre. More pickle ball courts, increased free
large & hazardous waste pick up. Resurface
streets, stop permitting large multi level buildings
utilizing entire lots down town Carlsbad. These
buildings are ruining the Carlsbad Village look and
feel! Close down State street to pedestrian only,
increase parking by demoing some old, run down
residential units.
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Get rid of the homeless.
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Being able to afford a home in the city I've lived in
for 1 S years. Our fam ily earns a good living but
because of the skyrocketing home prices we
cannot afford to buy a home ... let alone pay cash
which is what most buyers are doing now. The city
risks losing it's laid back coastal charm and the
things that have made it a great place to live and
work and raise families.
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Create an area where residents can legally fish in
the Batiquitos Lagoon on the south end entering
the park & ride lot off of La Costa Ave. Currently
too many homeless in this lot. Make a small
fishing dock that needs a permit to fish on. The
special resident permit fee can then help with
building/maintaining the dock and surroundings.
Have residents be able to sign up and volunteer
to keep the area clean and safe.
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Not much anymore. The beautiful beaches, with
free public parking. Trails, parks and open space.
The historic Village and Barrio ( but that's being
ruined by gross height and pathetic density of
over development).
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I would like to see more development in Carlsbad
that maintains the coastal village by the sea
charm we have. For example the State St.
developer Fabric has been great for Carlsbad and
all other business in the village. As a small
business owner. I have to give credit to the great
work that has been done to keep the city
attractive and compet1t1ve. If we don't develop we
will be stuck in the past and when the next
economic downtown happens 1t will be very hard
for our city to bounce back.
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get rid of the drug addicts, quit calling them
homeless. Homeless people need a home. We
have mentally ill people with major issues, they
don't need a job or a home, they need other
services. Call them mentally ill dangerous
threatening drug addicts and get them off our
streets.
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Volunteer task force to pick up litter!
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Prevent the expansion of Palomar Airport! (avoid
additional pressure on our streets, air pollution,
noise pollution, etc.)
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Carlsbad is attractive because of the open
space/natural beauty, relatively low crime rate
and good schools. Stop doing things that take
away from our competitive strengths, such as
building more strip malls with big box stores,
tearing up open space for more development and
permitting the homeless to take over downtown,
urinating in public spaces and increasing crime.
Build on our strengths, don't tear them down!
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I would like to see a solution to the homeless
population that has increased in this past year.
The lotteries at my business in the village and at
the store makes me feel unsafe in Carlsbad for
the first time
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Stop electing people who take money from
unions.
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Limit vacation homes and hotels
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More parks. Less hotels
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Wildlife corridors maintained
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The easy pace of life here. Low crime rate. Great
police force
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I would be willing to pay higher Property Taxes on
my home, if we could spend the money doing
something about the homeless problem. There is
a lot of extra space on the South Side of Tamarack
Beach that we could use, as an early-morning
feeding & sanitization area (by adding porta-
potties and mobile showering units). There are
lots of other things that can be done too. If we
can just muster the courage to be more generous,
we can solve this problem!
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The small-town feel with walkable services, the
excellent restaurants and shops, wonderful
beaches, proximity to mass transit and friendly
people.
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Difficult times for all. Safety alerts,
communication with our businesses to aid in
growth.
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School buses! Carlsbad make it really hard if both
parents are working or for single parents
households.
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Support of local businesses, move homeless out
of village, and less low-income housing.
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Continue the use of natural gas as a clean energy
source.
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Stop development and reroute traffic so that it
doesn't all end up on El Camino Real heading up
to the 78. Create, invest in and promote
community activities such as the Moonlight
theater in Vista and The classic car shows in
Encinitas and Escondido.
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Change the way one pays for electric energy
delivery. Right now it is tied to consumption, but
that is not fair. Delivery should be a fixed monthly
fee, much like water, based upon the panel size.
Easier to calculate too. Require SDG&E to provide
the annual cost of maintaining the distribution
system. Pay that plus their 10% guaranteed profit.
That amount, divided by the sum of all panels (in
Amps). A customer's bill panel size times cost per
Amp This is how the distribution is designed.
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Have more full-time non-librarian positions at the
libraries, I have many friends in the industry who
want to work full-time within a library system and
there aren't many positions or when there is a full
time job, they leave and there's lots of turn over
and hard for libraries to hold onto staff
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Have more street lights and have the homeless go
into a shelter away from parks and businesses.
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Work with the County probation department and
State parole department on the releases that
have a history of car thefts, burglaries and thefts
into North County. Revitalize Neighborhood
Watches. Increase appreciation and recognition of
our police department.
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Stop electing people who take money from
developers.
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Quality of life & Safety would be improved if the
city builds a Walking Bridge along Paseo del
Norte, that would connect the communities along
Paseo del Norte, between the Avenues Palomar
Airport & Avenida de Ondas, and Poinsettia Park.
Right now, the only way, for the Altamira and
Harbor Pointe residents to access the Park is to
Drive, especially with young kids that can't do the
long walk around to Hidden Valley Rd, I have
being suggesting this Bridge for many years, now.
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Traffic flow is awful when there is an accident on
our major roadways -El Camino Real, 1-5 or
Highway 101. Cars come to a standstill for quite
awhile (especially during the summer months) all
due to one accident.
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Extend Batiquitos lagoon trail to connect to coast
highway
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I believe the high amount of traffic (specifically
through commuter traffic) has a negative effect
on the character and quality of life along Coast
Highway. Cars and motorcycles travel at high
speeds and can be very loud. I believe Coast
Highway (Carlsbad Blvd) should be redesigned to
encourage local and visiting travelers but
discourage its use as an alternative to 1-5. It
should be single lane each way with traffic
quieting methods utilized. The speed limit should
be reduced to 35MPH.
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Install sidewalks on Garfield South ofTamarack.
Everyday I am swerving to avoid pedestrians. If
Vigillucis can cover up their entire parking lot with
increased dining, and use OUR streets and beach
parking for their Valets, they can afford to pay for
these sidewalks.
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Don't tear up beautiful green space to build high
density, low income housing units. Build in high
traffic areas that are already paved and unused --
like the huge, unused parking lot at the western
end of the Carlsbad mall that is conveniently near
employment and public transportation.
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School choice. Quality education for children.
Since Carlsbad doesn't have buses, allow parents
to choose which school they want their children
to go to. NOT to keep building multi-family
dwellings where single family homes used to
stand, like what is happening in the village now.
That will lead to overcrowding and will not help
the housing shortage, since these units are going
for more than most can afford. More online
surveys for citizens like this.
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Coastal South Carlsbad (ponto area) needs a
community gathering area with restaurants,
shops, coffee shops, and enhanced parks and
open space. Not big hotels and massive condo
developments
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Homeless situation is now out of control. The
city's answer to this has been to adopt policies
that are a magnet for homeless, creating an even
worse problem. The city needs to take a more
"tough-love"-type approach with the homeless
that puts expectations of responsible behaviors
on them. That is: NO camping within city borders,
NO panhandling, NO public urinating/defecation
and NO use of illegal drugs.
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It is the feeling people get who live here and also
the people who visit here. Carlsbad has always
been known as a quiet beach town great for
walking and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Even though a great deal of Carlsbad is now not
associated with the ocean it is still enjoyed by
most of the community.
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Community Character I a month ago
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City needs to form a partnership with all farmers
around and provide space for them to sell their
products similar to farmers market but in a much
more sustained and expanded manner every day
of the week. We should be able to transform
Carlsbad into a place where all food is sourced
nearby /locally in the near future.
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Less greenhouse gas emissions, and a reduction
of noise and smog pollution from landscaping
crews who could be sparing a lot more of shade
and green canopy that would protect us from skin
cancer. In the future, I hope to not have to drive
the vehicle 14 extra miles a day to get a child to
school because it is unnecessary when there are
plenty of schools much closer. Hopefully the
redistricting will figure this out so that we have
less cars on the road and more exercise for our
families.
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Continue to keep dogs off the beaches in
Ca rlsbad. If people want, they can drive to Del
Mar (or maybe Oceanside soon) to have a dog
beach. We have multiple off leash dog parks in
Ca rlsbad and roughly 60 miles of trails. Not to
mention people can walk their dogs along the
seawall or in their own neighborhood. Please
continue to keep our beaches clean, beautiful,
and safe for families.
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Make Carlsbad village drive 35 mph from La Costa
t hru the village. Install speed bumps to limit drag
racing that occurs from la costa to Palomar
airport
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Don't change a anything .... Enforce existing laws,
protect the community from zealous developers,
remove weeds and overgrowth near off ramps
and city owned properties, sidewalks. And most
importantly support your Police department.
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More recreation for the aging population.
Tennis/pickleball/ bike patjs
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There should be more daily programs to feed and
house the homeless. We should set up some
parking lot areas that allow for overnight stays, to
homeless families and individuals. They should be
able to park their cars, or set up their tents, in
these lots. One by the beach, one near Downtown
Carlsbad, and maybe a few more -so a total of 4.
I'm willing to contribute lots of money towards
this cause.
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Silence the train horns! Pedestrian gates, slower
trains, and no horn crossings would greatly
improve the area. Trains in SD have silent
crossings and go much slower. Why can't that
happen here? You can hear the trains everywhere
west of the 5 including the beach and village
which are two very large tourist draws.
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Carlsbad's small town feel is a big part of its
community character. The Village is a lovely place
to spend time in, but so much development -
particularly all the new multi-level buildings -risk
forever extinguishing that character. And bring
back TGI F concerts in the park. They were also
vital t o the small town vibe, and a great
opportunity to spend time with local friends and
neighbors.
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No homeless population and no people standing
on the street begging for money especially with
children. Fund the police to ensure crime does
not increase.
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We need a true coastal park in south Carlsbad for
the thousands of residents who cannot walk to
one, plus all of 92009 and 92011 residents who
have No Coastal Parks. With Sea level rise and
bluff erosion, it doesn't make environmental or
economic $ense to reroute South Carlsbad Blvd.
Why invest potentially $70 million for a miles long
"walk way" along the PCH/101 while the bluffs are
so unstable. Wouldn't it cost 1 /2 to buy land on
the east side of 101 instead of building more
condos there?
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Silence the train horns! More trains than ever and
there will be more. The freight trains are
ridiculously loud. Add more trails.
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Low income housing needed Homeless problem
addressed No gas lines into new construction
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Create trails for residents to walk/hike/bike the
south side of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. There is
currently no access besides a very short trail near
the nature center. So much missed potential
there!
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The city has an opportunity to make the southern
gateway of Carlsbad in to a true gem. Instead it
has voted to make it the highest density of
housing in our city. This goes against every tenant
that your published vision statement says you use
to make decisions. Here are some ideas that
should be considered for your 5 year plan 1. Make
the undeveloped areas of Ponto (area F) into a
public park. 2. Make sand replacement for the
Ponto beaches a priority. 3connect Badiqitos
walking trails to coast
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LOW DENSITY MORE APARTMENTS MORE CRIME
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Chase the homeless from town to protect citizens
from crimes such as theft, MURDER, assault, and
public indecency.
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Improve Carlsbad Blvd-this road is badly in need
of enhancements including street scapes like the
city of Encinitas is doing along coast hwy-plant
trees, install additional bathrooms and put
sidewalks that are non existent in some areas by
Terra mar and along the campground. Manage
parking along the entire Blvd. and charge parking-
we see cars/Campers parked all day long, block
the walkway with their stuff & use the sea wall to
cook -Boardwalk needs a face lift-landscaping,
landscaping
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Require kids to be 16 and have taken a basic
driving course prior to allowing them to ride
around town on E-BIKES. Ticket kids riding them
who are not wearing helmets and/or riding
recklessly. Fast track Veterans park so we have a
place to ride mountain bikes legally. Consider
putting more pump tracks in North County and
open up the Calavera area for mountain bike
building. Clean up the homelessness in the village
area.
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Stop spending money on a plan to fix homeless
issues .... It's not fixable. You can't force homeless
people to do anything they don't want to.
Therefore you will always have people who prefer
to be homeless over living in a facility or area
where they have to follow rules. Stop with the
efforts and have PD encourage them to leave the
city limits. Like they use to. Safety is why we
moved here and is why we will move away if we
continue down the road we are. We need less
Schumachers in carlsbad ...
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-More pedestrian areas with shops and
restaurants -Safer roads for cyclists with clear
markers and dividers -Better road speed
enforcement. Right now, cars drive too fast on
roads. -Preserving green areas -More parks and
skate parks
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Homelessness. We need to take it more seriously
and address it as a rapidly emerging crisis. This
can cost the city in the near future if left
unattended. If you closely watched the effect of
Vista's laissez faire policy in tackling
homelessness you will know that it led to
substantial increase in violent crimes, sanitation
issues and created an unfriendly environment for
residents and effected desirability of the area
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-Natural beauty -openness and Low density -
Folks are very nice -Lots of trails and open space
to enjoy
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Maintain/create open spaces and green belts.
Require developer to maintain pedestrian access
[foot or bicycle] via easements or similar such that
people can walk, jog and cycle throughout the city
limits. As applicable when restriping roads place
the fog line at the standard/design width from the
centerline versus placing it on the edge of
pavement. On roads where the gradient exceeds
3% [and were applicable shift the centerline [as
allowed] to hold lane widths to min. standard for
DH traffic
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More green space. Quieter environment. Walking
paths. Enhance downtown area with better shops,
restaurants, pedestrian walkways without
vehicles, outdoor eating spaces. Look at other
north county cities like Solana Beach, Encinitas as
they revitalize there parkways, services,
restaurants, etc. Cut down on local street
speeding with more enforcement. More visibility
of police.
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Do we really want to consider changing to
Republic Trash after what just happened in San
Diego.
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Stop paving over and building up!!!
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Intensives for SMALL businesses, not Cohen
group and chain restaurants, as much as we love
them. Allow actual mom and pop run businesses
to thrive-maybe a tax incentive or even some sort
of incentive for building owners to lease to these
actual tiny businesses which may help reduce
rents.
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Take a look at a picture of Carlsbad in the '80's.
Put it back to how it looked then .
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Find a way to limit the number of investor owned
homes to promote local homeownership and
lower housing prices.
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The growth and expansion of the airport is great
for commerce but the jets are supposed to make
a right or left once they are over the ocean and
that's rarely the case. It's creates more noise and
is dangerous.
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Add more pickle ball courts to our parks. There
are not enough pickle all courts for the demand.
Sometimes the wait time can be 25 minutes to
play one game. Consider adding them at
poinsettia, stagecoach or alga.
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The village crosswalks are confusing and not safe.
I see cars run them all the time even though they
are flashing. They should be more safe for the
walkers/tourists.
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The community character of downtown & the
barrio have been a major asset during the 38
years I've lived here. I am sorry to see so much
development there, with little apparent thought
about how apartments & single-family homes fit
together.
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More support for Carlsbad City Library I grew up
going to the Cole Library even though we lived in
Oceanside. I have many treasured memories of
their great reading programs and other events.
My husband and I just moved here, and I still
enjoy getting books from Cole. I work at a
different library, and I know that libraries are
conduits for community, culture, and learning.
The libraries have an opportunity to be beacons
of joy in these difficult times, whether that's
virtual or in person.
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More affordable EV chargers (free is great too).
Chargers at some locations are inflated or charge
by the time rather than the electricity used.
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Bring back and expand the summer concerts at
the park (when safe to do so). Maybe expand to
other venues. They're a great, unique way to
gather in nature and have some fun as a
community.
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More parking mandates and regulations for new
construction. It's tough to park at Bressi Ranch for
a quick lunch or stop for groceries.
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We should follow Oceanside's lead and make
changes needed to reduce or eliminate train
honking. The homeless problem really needs to
be addressed. I don't feel safe using the bike path
for morning runs because it's lined by people
sleeping on it. All crosswalks should have a delay
to give pedestrians a head start when the light
turns green. This provides better visibility. At
Tamarack and Adams I regularly almost get run
over when I have the walk sign. Speed limit for e-
bikes.
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Biking infrastructure could be expanded. A sound
wall for the highway throughout the city, but
especially in areas like Holiday Park would be
such a major improvement. Car free streets in the
village would be amazing, even if it's only one day
a week.
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Inclusive and accessible housing, parks, beaches,
etc. I really appreciate all of the work that the city
is doing to the sidewalks to make them accessible
for people with all abilities. I would love to see
Carlsbad be inclusive for all! New housing w/
entry ways that are level, wider doors, etc. Long
stretches of sidewalks or even pathways in parks
and public spaces. Inclusive parks for children.
Aging in place.
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An outdoor amphitheater (think smaller version
of Rady Shell) on the current site of the Encina
Power Plant. It can be designed with an integrated
park system, underground parking and an
outdoor museum covering the history of
Ca rlsbad. It would be a community gathering
space and generate revenue for the city by
hosting outdoor concerts and plays. It can be
designed to be environmentally sustainable with
solar and wind power to reflect the future of
renewable energy while recognizing the past.
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Build protected bike paths with physical barriers
separating bike path from traffic especially on
high speed roads such as El Camino Real, La
Costa Ave and Coast highway. Avoid tragic
accidents and encourage people bike instead of
drive.
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A lighted running/walking track and addressing
the homeless sleeping on our local streets
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Encouragement of small businesses. More stores
in village that are needed for those who live there
-we have enough bars thank you -cleaners,
hardware, specialty grocery stores, clothing, crafts
like sewing and quilting, mens stores, technology
stores,
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More parks incorporated into entire city. Plant
more trees -trees that are drought tolerate and
less messy! Make clean air a priority, decrease
smoking areas right near sidewalks , etc . More
drought tolerant planting, less grass and less
reliance on chemical usage !
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Our Environment I a month ago LI Ke , ... 37 Dislike 'f-3
Consider the idea that we can partially rebuild our
beaches using recycled glass . Glass would be
made smooth by action with sand and waves. It is
called sea glass. One component of glass is sand.
Of course, studies would be needed to see where
the initial placement would be and that the tides
or currents continue to move the glass towards
the beach.
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Work toward having a park within a half mile of all
residences. Increase our park ratio to better than
3 acres/1000 residents. Neighboring cities have
better ratios than Carlsbad. Improve bike lane
safety -use green paint to highlight the bike
lanes.
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Better traffic control in the village . We should
have more blinking pedestrian walkways, stop
signs and speed bumps, pedestrian mall with
closure of some roads -grand or state . More
parking restrictions in inner village , improved
parking lot -maybe 2 stories? -on Roosevelt
north of papagayo for example .... More
controlled noise levels especially from
motorcycles. No more multi million dollar
housings!! We need middle class housing-not low
income and not second homes.
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More parks, less multimillion dollar townhomes
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First, create a sustainability commission to
champion real change. Second, strengthen our
Climate Action Plan to include a 100% clean
energy target by 2035. Also in our CAP, develop
stronger measures to decrease GHG emissions
from transportation and increase measures for
aggressive building electrification ordinances.
Third, actually hit our goal of 40% open space that
doesn't include locked school grounds.
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More economically accessible assisted living and
nursing home care. A directory that shows costs
of living at different levels of care.
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Sound pollution. Ban gas powered leaf blower
and lawn mowers like Encinitas and Del Mar. It
may not be 100% possible but if we can cut down
the noise pollution in half, it's a start. Residents
can .provide electric mowers for their gardeners to
use when they come. Now that a lot are doing
remote work and classes from home, this is a
welcome change. Junk mails. Not sure how to put
an end to weekly ads left in driveways (this is a
sign for robbers if nobody is home).
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Trench the tracks from Tamarack to North side of
the village.
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We should be working overtime to improve our
city's bike infrastructure: protected lanes and bike
parking. Especially with the explosion of e-bikes,
Carlsbad has the potential to be a world-class
biking city, where residents and visitors of all ages
can get around between schools, homes,
workplaces and businesses by bike. This is a
serious safety issue. E-bikes are here to stay, and
it's our responsibility to design our infrastructure
to minimize car-bicycle conflicts on our streets.
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Enforce existing camping bans to keep homeless
bins from taking over our parks, sidewalks, and
other public spaces.
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I would love to see Carlsbad as a bike friendly city.
It would be great if people could bike to work, the
beach or to schools. Protected bike lanes near
schools, accessible bike racks, and enhance
existing lanes for better visibility would help. From
the economic perspective, a bike friendly place
would allow tourists to rent bikes and visit shops,
restaurants, and the beach without dealing with
parking issues. Carlsbad has a lot to offer and we
can do it from a riding pleasant experience.
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Community Character I a month ago
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Appendix D
March 16, 2022 Item #1 Page 141 of 317
A crosswalk that connects my neighborhood (On
The Park) to Stagecoach Park. We are separated
by Calle Timiteo, a road with fast cars and a curve
which makes for dangerous pedestrian crossing.
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Please keep the stretch of coastline in south
Carlsbad undeveloped! It would be so sad to lose
that natural open landscape.
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As an 18-year homeowner here, I love the
peaceful, friendly character of the city. It's an easy
place to live, shop, use great city services
(libraries! classes!}, and get around. I really would
like to see more ethnic diversity here, though. I
think that's part of community character and right
now ours is lacking that cultural richness that
more diversity brings.
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People need to feel they have convenience to
getting around without compromising their
safety. Shuttles, trolleys from residential areas to
the village and shopping centers would be a start.
The village should have a downtown plaza for
pedestrians only along State St & Grand. Put the
train tracks underneath, the more we delay the
more it will cost!
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Appendix D
March 16, 2022 Item #1 Page 142 of 317
Having a safe reliable affordable uansportation
op,ion for dis,,bled persons. The NCTD lift
program for the disabled does not service many
parts of south Carlsbad. We bought our home
when we still had Lift service, but the service area
boundaries changed and left us in no man's land.
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Our Village has the potential to be a magical
p lace. WI!: need :o work with fJCTO to renovate
the Village Coaster Station. Sidewalks, planters,
store fronts, etc. need to be revitalized or at least
cleaned up in order to sparkle. Other beach
communities seem to have figured it out. Touches
like attached photo can really make a difference.
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instead of some monstrous development that is
not for the benefit of residents.
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Address the dangerously low flying (and loud)
planes that frequently fly over the neighborhoods
near the airport.
Would be great to have a section of Carlsbad
beach allowed for off leash dogs. Also, expanded
dog park hours so those who work full time can
squeeze in exercise for their dogs in AM/PM. Also,
would love more budget friendly youth sports
programs, both the year-round programs as well
as holiday break camps. Thanks!
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le is extremely concerning to see how the
homeless siruation has not been successfully
addressed. le is not safe for those individuals who
are homeless and it isn", safe for residents. The
trash thac they generace is unacceptable ... so
where is our concern for the environment.
Carlsbad ... w e need to do bener. View the Village
from a visitor arriving to our city at the train
sration ... met by homeless individuals sleeping on
the ground and on the benches. Carts obstrurnng
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Appendix E
Survey Responses
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
1
The quaintness of the village with the older buildings. I love the outdoor dining in the village.
the weather.
hiking trails
Access to the coast.
The density. Prefer single story buildings at the village.
The way it once was
Open space and trails
The nature reserves. No crime, at least in Aviara
The trail system for horses & hikers.
Access to the beach
Large amount of open space - it is specifically why we chose to move to Carlsbad over other nearby cities
the small time vibe in the village and sandy beach
Safety
It's a safe and beautiful city with the coastline and nice restaurants.
location & weather, been home for 45 yrs.
Beach access.
have only lived here 6 months but it feels like a small community even though it is 3x the size of my previous community in IL
Access to great parks, trails, golf and beaches.
I love that it's still a beach town with lots of fun things to do.
The mom and pop culture. We don't want to see franchise/corporate business move in
All of the parks and trails that are available.
Charming downtown village area with easy access to the ocean.
Free street parking along the beach. This allows people access to the beach for a quick visit and, in some spots, lets people enjoy an ocean
view from their cars when they can’t get out for a walk.
The small village like atmosphere and free beach parking, don’t want to change.
Carlsbad feels like a small town but with many amenities of a big city.
The amount of open space among neighborhoods and developments.
One of the things we love about Carlsbad is that the coastline is visible, open and accessible to everyone. We love that as we drive or walk
along Carlsbad Blvd, we can clearly see the coast, ocean and horizon. Additionally, we love the quaint and small town feel of downtown
Carlsbad.Safety
Well maintained
Downtown village area
Clean city, more secure, quiet Nieghboor
Downtown Village feel. Keep the 4 story buildings out of the Village area State and Grand needs to stay quint
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
2
Small beach town feel and appearance with walkability and plenty of free parking.
It’s not built up like Orange County or Carmel Valley. Open spaces, trails, limited building height.
How well-maintained and clean Carlsbad is.
Overall planning
Please keep it the way it is and don't let it turn into Encinitas
Open spaces and upkeep of open spaces
Please maintain the current balance between open space and commercial/residential development (40%/60%).
slow growth model
Love the parks and rec.
Quaint beach town vibe
Our wonderful beach vibe.
The "village" atmosphere, with a small downtown.
The funky beach vibe.
That the Village is great for both locals and tourists.
SMALL TOWN FEEL EVEN THOUGH IT IS A LARGE CITY
Not too conjested
small town atmosphere downtown
downtown; however it is rapidly changing, overrun with traffic and highrise buildings.
Open space areas do not rezone these areas.
It is a safe, quiet and clean city, where I can enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. There is a good balance of residential, commercial
and naturally maintained areas.I love our open spaces and wish we could prevent zoning changes.
Small town feel with all the amenities of a big city
Open Spaces
Small town feel
Beautiful views and open space.
Keeping the downtown nice small business.
beaches
Small beach-town vibe, that is disappearing with overbuilding tall buildings in our what once was quaint downtown!
Cleanliness above sea wall between Carlsbad Village Drive and Tamarack Drive.
The small town feel of a beach community
Open spaces and parks
Minimal 2 sotry plus buildings downtown - STOP BUILDING AND STOP BUILDING MULTIPLE STORY BUILDINGS
The beach vibe
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
3
Excellent city services / programs
Downtown
Remaining a fiscally responsible city.
Shops
the small town village and shops without high rises!
I love the easy access to the beaches and lagoons and the quick response of emergency services
Small Village feel.
Open spaces, south Carlsbad along the ocean (no change in Hwy 1 between Palomar Airport Rd and Poinsettia.
The small town atmosphere and access and views of the ocean
Zoning and enforcement
Growth Management Program
Village feel with local shops and traditional buildings
I love the Barrio area. I don't want it to become gentrified but it seems that is what is happening with all these condos and 4 story buildings
going up.
The charming village atmosphere that seems to be disappearing with every new building.
Village quaintness
old style building!
The small town feel
I used to like the village feel of the village but that is being destroyed by large, very expensive condos & vacation rentals.
The friendly beach loving atmosphere
Small town atmosphere
Open space
Open spaces and ease of free parking near the beach
beaches and beach towns
Cute and Open
Quality of life and the natural beauty that surrounds us.
small town feel in the village, with walkable streets and many places to eat
The small town atmosphere
The village and beach
There are less homeless people than other cities, but I wish there were none.
Sleepy beach town. Quit building large expensive condos.
The ability to bike around and get places quick
Our Village mix of history and architecture.
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
4
Good parks and tennis courts
Libraries
Access to great restaurants and beaches. I also like the look and feel of the Carlsbad Village.
Foliage and beauty, access to coastline.
The feel of a quaint village! Stop building
The lagoon
City Hall location and modest building
The quaint village feel
The Village feel. No high rise hotels like Oceanside has done.
It has a quaint atmosphere.
Small home town feel.
The feeling of community; the controlled planned growth.
The open space
The Village community feel
beach access
I love the parks and outdoor culture of our city, would like to see that continue.
Easy access to the ocean and the ability to walk and bike in and around the City.
weather, restaurants, nature - beach hills trails
Public beach access
small town
The beaches
small town coastal community feel
Beach
Community
The low city buildings in the village. I would hate to see many more high-rises go up.
The beach, the bookstore Farenheit Books, Spin Records, Paradise Pizza, great local eateries, Vinaka Cafe, the Wednesday market, the
locals, the small town atmosphere that is still here, and of course the blend of tourism and local life keeps it vibrant.Great library
Bicycle-friendly streets
Safety
Downtown
Open space, small village feel, one or two story businesses downtown
Family friendly. Few bars, decent restaurants, nice beaches.
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
5
The casual beachy vibe and beaches aren't too busy.
small town feel downtown
I love the proximity to beach, shopping and doctors
The tree lined streets on Grand Ave that provide shade over the streets and sidewalks
sense of beachside community
The access to small businesses.
The Village and Olde Carlsbad
small village feel
Great schools
Small town feel with dedicated open spaces
carlsbad village, with its unique shops and friendly feel
Family atmosphere
Free access & Parking LAGOONS & BEACHS
The green open areas shouldnot shrink and change
small businesses. Condo developments.
I appreciate the lack of high rises on the coast. Makes Carlsbad Village feel smaller and more quaint
small town feel in village
The independently-owned small businesses.
The coastal life style
The small-town feel.
I love that it feels like a small community city. It had its own police and fire departments that are focused on our citizens.
The small adorable buildings and old school charm. Not big high rises. The quaint streets.
Safety
Small-town feel
Beach access and beach parking, already bad but getting worse with development
Beach access and free parking
Strong police presence.
Recreational, open spaces. (Trails, lagoon, parks...)
The Village
Library system
the clean beaches
Clean beaches and lively Village
The beach feel. Stop putting giant apartments and hotels everywhere it's ugly we are not new york city
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
6
The library
The beautiful beaches
Change is inevitable but remaining sensitive to the needs and wishes of the commumity should remain a priority.
The Community and Family like atmosphere of the city
Love small town vibe even though we are a huge city
Beaches
I love that Carlsbad has retained its casual, local village feeling -- even while growing. And that it is a safe place to raise kids. Thank you to
our awesome police force!Open space
Do not reduce our police department
SoCal vibe, friendly residents, clean streets
Free parking
The ocean and the walkways by it.
the ocean
Still has some open space, has been safe and well run and still has a small town feel.
Open space.
Unique surf and beach heritage, let’s not have one boxy 3-4 story apartment building on top of another. Make the architecture special.
MORE OPEN SPACE
The European town look of The Village area.
The family friendly atmosphere
The city's dedication to keeping a large amount of open space
Calavara Lake trails
Walking paths
How clean and neat the city and surrounds are kept and how safe I feel from dangerous peolple.
Weather
Small town feel
Low traffic
Safety and friendliness of police officers
the village feel (stop the out of control development!)
Large amount of open space
Access to the beaches
Open space
Financially conservative.
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
7
Safe and secure city ti live.
Open space
The small(ish) town charm that the village has. Please stop building high-rise complexes! That’s not what Carlsbad should be
Conservative government and security
The local community feel - local indepdent business places, single family homes, unique restaurants and stores.
The large amount of coastline and the Village
The beach
Clean air ,less building
That small town atmosphere- stop building downtown!!
the beaches
schools
Feels safe
That is has(d) the same mom/pop beach town vibe full of families.
I love the small village feel. Please STOP developing with big boxy condos that have no character! I get it that development happens but
our village is losing its charm and beginning to look like Huntington Beach - crowded and no character!
Feeling of open terrain
How safe it feels
Love the weather.
The small town community feel
The VILLAGE! But you're changing it fast & furiously
It's safe every hour of the day, friendly people & realaxed
Small businesses
Small town vibe
The small town feeling
Free parking
The small town feel
The walk near the ocean off Carlsbad Village Drive
Barrio Carlsbad
The open land on the beach side of 101
The charm and community feel no more residential apartments
Village area, slower growth to prevent traffic/dense conditions.
Short term rentals west of the 5!
The neighborhood feel.
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
8
Iconic small California beach town feel
Open space
The small town feeling
Beach town feel
Open space preserves.
location
The ocean and clean sandy beaches....downtown...still small with shops !
No more building
Semi rural Beach Town feel
Relatively quiet small town feel
I don’t want to see all these condominiums being built . I love that small town atmosphere where you can walk around and by the beach
without mega crowds
Smaller town feel!!!!!!!
That there are still some open spaces that are undeveloped, and it's not just an endless concrete jungle like Los Angeles.
Small town appeal
Business Friendly
No high rise buildings!
Walkability and vibrancy of the village
Love the village
Open spaces and hiking trails
Small town feel
Open outdoor parks and trails and free and open beaches
Beaches and access to beach
Open space and trails
Great parks
I love the village feel. I would like to see the max allowed building height on properties west of the train tracks to remain at 3 stories.
cleanliness
All the diversity in this beautiful city
That the area is not overcrowded
The small town feel, especially in the village
The open space and trails.
family friendly locations, restaurants, events
Parks
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
9
Carlsbad Village and beach access
It's hard to choose one but I'll say the small town feel
the beaches, and the variety of restaurants and shops in the village
the beaches
walkability and small town feel of the village
obviously the open coast line, accessible to all. Love Carlsbad Village for myself as well as tourists
small town feel
How open and NOT DENSE it is
No more growth. Keep the "village" feel.
Zoning Single family zones must remain single family
Beach access
Open rolling hills
The weather and the small town feeling.
Community warmness
Small(ish) village charm.
Keep existing open space
The weather
Upholding of high standards of laws to uphold the quality of life in the community.
Easy access to many types of goods and services.
The local culture. The Barrio is amazing and I absolutely love the neighborhood even though I don't live there.
The small town feeling and open space. The high rise apartments/buildings a destroying the quaint charm of our city.
I love that there are public tennis courts where i can go play tennis.
Low occurance of violent crimes
Cleanliness
it is clean
The coastal sidewalks upper and lower
quaint feeling, not too commercial
small town/village feel
The 40% open land that will never be built on
What's left of the small beach town atmosphere of the 60s and 70s.
I live in the Carlsbad Village and want the beach/residential vibe to continue. I am not for all the high rise condos that do not fit with the
village theme.
NOT overcrowded and commercialized
The small town character.
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
10
Beautiful beaches, parks and protected areas like the Batiquitos Lagoon.
cozy village atmosphere
Lots of FREE beach parking and access.
friendly neighborhood environment
Mom and pop establishments (restaurants, bars, stores)
Size
Everything about Carlsbad I love and I love slow and smart change
The old height of building that made it look like a village.
Small town feel
Beaches, parks, city services
It has a lot of open space.
It's already changing, too many new high rise building going up around town. We're losing the pleasant beach town atmosphere to over
priced condos and apartments that our city workers, school teachers, health care & emergency workers can't afford to live in the town
they grew up in and work in!
Openness and retaining historic Carlsabd Character
The village
Lots of open spaces for hiking and enjoying the great outdoors
Trails everywhere
Access to the beach
quality of schools
Simplicity
The charm of the downtown
The amount of open space.
Downtown and the beach walk
Easy and free access to the beach.
Open non developed land
Attention to strong infrastructure (schools, renewable energy, police, fire, sidewalks in every neighborhood, roads accommodate traffic).
The quaint village style that has already been eroded, the mom and pop businesses that are left should be allowed to thrive instead of
being forced out by landlords, developers, etc. I love how pedestrian friendly it is , I hate the constant building of condos
The village - want it retain areas some of its quaintness
Ocean access without big developments
Coastal access
Excellent police force
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
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Beach beauty
So far it feels like a safe and peaceful place to live.
no more building
The growth plan that was established in the 80's which was supposed to keep Carlsbad from becoming overcrowded and left some open
space for the residents to enjoy.
Our beaches and ocean spaces - the open space of canyon in south carlsbad/LaCosta area Box Canyon. Love the village but the
construction building taking place feels like it is taking away our simple and quaint village feeling. More parking needs but where can you
add parking ????
I’ve lived in Carlsbad for 43 years. It was small and charming. Carlsbad is losing that with the development of large stores and apartments.
The traffic is a nightmare. Everything that we have lived in Carlsbad is being bought and developed on. I want Carlsbad to have the codes
and restrictions we once had. Business are being run out because of the cost increases. It’s not Carlsbad. It’s a mini Newport Beach.
The quaintness of the village. The small shops and the restaurants. We don’t need multistory buildings in the village business district
betweenMadison an 101and Oak to BeechIt's clean and beautiful. Carlsbad Police Department does an excellent job keeping our city safe. Too difficult to pick just one thing.
Lack of high-rise buildings to keep it from feeling like just another city.
Smaller town
Safety, please fund the police
We moved here because we didn't sense the heavy hand of local government in our daily lives. This is in contrast to other coastal
communities.
The feel of the Village
The limit on housing expansion to the area
I love the bicycle lanes and paths throughout Carlsbad.
The smaller town feel- I do not think more building is a good idea
Access to beaches.
The small town village feel
Beach Access
Laid-back beach vibe of the town. Love the new restaurants, breweries and wineries
The height of the building in the village.
Beaches
Downtown village restaurants and entertainment
The open natural spaces!
Limit the number of condo or mixed use complexes in the downtown core. These 3-4 story buildings are starting to take over and detract
from the charm of Carlsbad. Keep the village a true village
unobstructed views of the ocean
The access to the coastline and developing businesses around it.
Great police
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What is one thing you love about Carlsbad and don’t want to change?
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Hiking -- whether along the coast or in Calaveras. Since Covid, I am working from home and need to walk/hike daily, so more trails would
be wonderful.Access to the ocean and open space
Small town and stop building these giant colossal apt. Buildings
Olde charm of community and I don't want any more buildings overtaking our community
Our small village feel
The weather, but the city doesn't control weather.
The Village
The ease of access to the beautiful Carlsbad beaches.
not too crowded or congested
Safe community
Unobstructed view and access to our beautiful beach!
Lagoons, natural protected space.
Open coastline free of development.
The village
Outdoor activities, parks, access
Laidback feel
The village and all the little independent shops.
The feeling of a small, tight nit community.
I love the village with nice boutiques and nice restaurants etc. You can promenade around and enjoy it. That is why I chose Carlsbad above
the other coastal towns.Outdoor spaces and walking trails
The open space.
It's character
Beaches, trails, open spaces
Small village by the sea feel
The quaint feeling in our beautiful village. It is slowly deteriorating.
public beach access
Low crime rate compared to our neighboring cities
Bike friendly. Nice beaches. Great restaurants and shops
Open spaces
One reason I fell in love with Carlsbad is because it still has areas with some open, untouched land.
Low density and low building height limits near the ocean
The Open Space. More is better than less.
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Sandy beaches and seawall for walking
The feel and look of a Village, buildings with thatched roofs, not apartment monstrosities going up now.
When we moved to Carlsbad it was quiet and quaint, and eclectic. We’d love to see those same endearing qualities be a priority as it grows.
Great beaches
Open spaces
Love to walk on Carlsbad beaches. But not enough boardwalks or trails along the ocean
A (relatively) undeveloped coastline with easy access
Amount of open space
Open spaces
the beaches
The aesthetics and pedestrian lifestyle in the Village
Dog free beaches.
The low density village, great free parking, and lack of traffic jams
The Village
Sense of community especially in the village area.
The boardwalk along the beach!
The wonderful mix and nice balance of residential, recreation, vacation and business entities.
So many people are connected by family, friends and school relationships
The small town village feel. I don’t want Carlsbad to turn into Huntington Beach or Oceanside.
beach
The independent and quaint stores in the Village.
Small beach town
Low crime and high end
It's support for rooftop solar.
the coastal community feel. A community where residents pull over to watch the sunset and drive to the beach to watch the waves
Good schools, parks and community
how beautiful the city is
Free access to beaches. Beach walking.
Walkability of the village & myriad of activities
Access to the beach
Beaches open for public
Good for families
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open land
Lots of open natural space to include beaches, lagoons, trails & Parks
The village and the boardwalk
Carlsbad Village Area
trails
Open space
Mother Nature.
Solar panels
Family friendly and nature driven community and the natural beauty.
I love having access to trails and great parks. I enjoy having open spaces and habitat areas, too.
The weather
The village atmosphere, cute shops, restaurants, great walk along the main beachfront.
Less population and density - excellent infastructure
Too Late
the village....... no more high rises with retail below
I love having access to the beach with beautiful views and in hampered by buildings; I like having open spaces that are natural and not
filled with buildings.
Small town feel, easy access to coast.
Carlsbad village area
The beach vibe
Small town feel
Friendly small town/village feel.
Beachy vibe
The growth
The small town feeling that comes with a cohesive and diverse population
Small coastal town lifestyle.
low density, few tall buildings, low crime, nice hiking, parks, community functions concerts, etc
the Las Flores exits and entrances on I 5
Small town feel! Esthetics
SAFETY and FAMILY atmosphere
Friendly safe neighborhood.
Don’t build multiple housing
The amount of single family homes
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Family friendly. Lots of parks. Safe.
Great senior services
The village feeling
The greenery and open space
Beaches and hiking trails
Access to the beaches
Our small town feeling and atmosphere.
Open spaces, including along the beach
The ocean
Open spaces
Access to ocean views
Green space between Ponto rd Avenida Encinas & PCH
family oriented
Plenty of open space with walking trails
Back to less traffic!
Community
Our coastline the way it is right now, don't change a damn thing. Also no more 5 story buildings from the 5 to Carlsbad Blvd, none.
I love the quaintness of the village along with its great variety of retail/leisure activities
The geography, coastal beaches, parks, etc
relaxed local beach scene
Quiet, no airplane noise
Family oriented seaside community
Open space
the small town feel of downtown. No giant highrises.
Beach access which is the best in North County. Do not do anything that limits or blocks that access.
Village
Location
the general cleanliness and safety
Primarily Residential area not commercial
The Village , Lagoons , Costal Area
It is beautifully maintained! I’m proud of my City!
Free access to beaches and walking trails
ocean beach access with free parking
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Open area
The small town, beach vibe.
How well it appears. It is clean and orderly and it changes thoughtfully and slowly. Being respectful even if we disagree is a trait we have
been known for. For 4.5 years that was not the case. I’m happy to have that restored in government
Nature, from beaches to trails to trees. Please leave it natural!
Clean beaches
Currently zoned single family home neighborhoods for those who do not want to live in condos or multifamily housing. Leave single family
zoned neighborhoods as they were designed to be when we invested in them.
walkable/bike-able community
The beach community vibe that was back in the 80's. We were close knit, small, and intimate. I am saddened by the huge buildings going
up downtown, it's making our community lose the small coastal town feel and bringing a corporate air that we don't need.
The small coastal feel. Open spaces.
The relaxed atmosphere
The accessibility and visibility of our beaches, the priority we put on parks
One story buildings
Open space
environmental protection
Undeveloped land.
beaches
The sea wall
Beach town feeling
the amount of open space
Quaint downtown, seaside location
Open space
outdoor living
Best location to live, weather, schools, ocean
The village ambiance. Though I supported the plan at Carlsbad village/state street. Thoughtful development. I also supported the Caruso
project.
Traffic on the 5
Small town feel - no more giant complexes
Open areas
Protected spaces for wildlife and nature
safety
Small town feel. Stop building large apartment buildings.
The village has a small town downtown feel. No tall buildings and local businesses.
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Adding low income housing to my neighborhood adding traffic, noise and become less safe.
Location
Natural beauty of beaches, parks and dedication to outdoor activities with sports fields and courts.
The population size
Small town, beach & neighborhood community
It’s commitment to supporting our police officers.
Access to open spaces like Lake Calaveras and the lagoons (with more to come in the 5 year plan I hope)
beaches, parks, lagoons, trails
Lagoon areas to walk
beaches, small businesses, trails, wildlife, lagoons, and parks
Feeling of being in a small town with a great library and (generally) responsive government.
Clean, well-maintained city with accessible beaches
Feeling safe and comfortable.
Open space
The comfortable feel of a small beach town.
That it’s a small community. No big brand stores.
Less traffic downtown
It's quaint, relatively quiet and a certain anonymity.
Lots of open space.
Sound financial management
Great schools
I love that we have an appropriate combination of big town and small town feel. This is due to the population not being too dense;
however, I’m concerned by the number of single family houses being replaced with 4+ unit condos.
tranquility and ease of movement
Keep the small town feel - limit building heigh to 2 stories
Carlsbad Is clean
How clean they keep the city
Access to beach.
Trails…open space—-stop building. We don’t need more people living here.
Weather, weather,weather
The school system is awesome.
Great parks
Charming small town architecture
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It’s small feeling
the open areas
No more building
The village.
small village atmosphere
Small town feel
Character of the Village
The small beach town feel.
Safety
I love that Carlsbad has many undeveloped stretches of beach and ocean.
Open spaces
Small town vibe
Open space!
The village’s older buildings. Please, no more 3 story buildings, we don’t want to look like Oceanside with the tall hotels.
Open space, small town feel
Quality of life; pretty laid back with low crime and not overgrown
everything
Conservative in it's beieves.
The beaches!
the village area
The green space / undeveloped land / strawberry field
Quaint seaside village atmosphere.
"Small town" atmosphere of the Village area.
My street - Pine Ave
The suburban feel.
The Village feel, but that has rapidly changed in 10 years.
Too late!! It’s already a sh*t show!
The character of the village concept and the fact that beach area parking is free and would stay that way.
open spaces, not congested
clean air
Carlsbad Village character, shopping areas, ocean, flower fields
Close to ocean.
Barrio
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Coast and lands/trails preservation
Most of us take pride in our city!
Willingness to embrace new technology
Keep the Village downtown commercial. No more housing!
Open spaces of canyon and beach and meadow views
Downtown has a small town, village atmosphere. Allowing multiple story, higher rise buildings changes that character.
The breathtaking oceanfront
Open parks and beaches
Small town feel
I love the yearly Street Faire. Carlsbad is clean and the stores downtown are family operated and small. The beaches are very clean: no
dogs, fires or trash laying around.
The village.
I like that it still has a small town feel and perhaps that’s because of where I live, just off CVDrive west of El Camino. But too much traffic and
too many people will no doubt spoil it.
the remaining open space to ride my bike
snorkeling, the underwater landscape which is depleting
the parks, the water supply, the people
It's not built up near the ocean like oceanside
Feels quaint enough to take my family there.
Keep the habitat The lagoons etc as is. No more new housing.
The beachy, tourist vibe when I'm in the Village.
Small village feel
Beaches and lagoons
Keeping the downtown area charming.
The small town, beachy feel.
Open space
Open space
Trails/open space, small businesses downtown & community arts
The community feeling
Comparatively little street crime
Village
The smallness
The small town feeling of the downtown area
The small-town feel in the Village
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Easy access to beach & village
great schools
The quaint village feel, no high rises (although that feels like it’s changing recently). Also love the beautiful streets and landscaping, the
lagoons, the open spaces that remain, the safe feeling
It is managed well, has many parks, roads are clean and paved
Smaller town
Small town feel
Open space. Keep the open space.
PRUDENT fiscal management that has created an excellent quality of life.
Small village feel
Uniqueness( legoland, Carlsbad water, community gardens, water play, outlet malls)
Walk-ability in the Village
"small town feel"
The open space. The 'local feel' that doesn't include big hotels, shopping malls, etc.
Village atmosphere
The (diminishing) abundance of open space, compared with other coastal communities.
Safe
nature
The open space and undeveloped areas. Seeing rolling hills and extended vista to the mountains and oceans is pleasant.
I used to love it's charm , but not now. It's getting grotesque!
It's beautiful. Great beaches
City organized classes and free parking near the beaches
Small town feel
The diverse opportunities that the city offers for all stages of life.
The police are beautifully present and involved in Carlsbad. I deeply appreciate this.
Open spaces
Small village atmosphere.
The downtown, I don't like adding 4 story buildings.
It’s size, traffic not too bad, proximity to ocean.
Historic neighborhoods
open areas, cleanliness, safe
The community - feels like a small town and friendliness of the people.
Open space areas and beach
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Clean air, quiet neighborhood.
The beauty of the lagoons
The Small town fell with Big City attributes
The small town feel
Carlsbad Village and the 101.
Affordable housing
Our lagoons and open space around them.
We still have quite a bit of open space that is undeveloped. Also, I love that our village has a small town vibe.
I loved the quaint downtown with low buildings. I do not like the rise in height and density of the downtown
easy access to beaches.
I am a longtime resident who is slowly loving Carlsbad less and less. If I had to choose one thing, it would be to preserve more open space.
The friendly neighborhoods
Small town feel
Mom and pop feeling, small businesses vs chains
Free parking at the beach and Village
The board walk on Carlsbad Blvd.
Slow, limited growth without too many step malls.
Beach and boardwalk.
The beaches
Good neighbors. Feel safe. Good schools.
Laid beach beach town
Libraries - they're great
Maintain the green spaces, lagoon, walking trails and easy beach access. Don't overbuild.
Quiet, peaceful, open space
Weather, pristine beach, Carlsbad 5000
Clean, accessible beaches
Access to the beach walkable downtown
Zoning
Feels like a community. Offers a variety of services.
Walk/bike path along the Carlsbad blvd
Lots of nature space with trails and areas for native animals to live
The open spaces.
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Beach/country/ village community
I love so much about this city, but above all I love to surf in Carlsbad I don’t want the beach to become so overcrowded it is not like hone
anymore. The growth of tourism is changing Carlsbad and it is not good.
The small village feel
I love how business and family it is. Carlsbad is showing you can have policies that attract great companies and also support a great family
and home life. Balancing these two demands is not always easy. But Carlsbad pulls it off.
Natural protected areas
The existing trails for hiking
Quiet safe neighborhoods.
A quality community that feels safe for seniors.
Beach replenishment
I love the small town feeling. I do t want more 3 story buildings in the barrio and down town.
The small village feel with no crowds, so you would know half of the people you bump into. That Carlsbad doesn’t exist any more thanks to
our developer friendly, citizen-is-second-place city council
The beaches
The small town feel of The Village
All the green space
Clean, good roads. Dedicated open spaces and parks, receptive city management.
Lots of land in its natural state.
Progress
Friendly Citizens
Village feel
The Village Vibe!
Beaches
Safety and quiet neighborhoods. No expansion of airport.
Open spaces
It's intimacy and safety. I see crime rising, and I see so many more homeless people which breaks my heart, than I ever have before. Why
would they not want to come here, it's a beautiful place to live, but at what expense?? That's a state wide issue, and I don't see why we
don't build a homeless and count them out in the open space past Escondido or off east of the 15 Corridor where there is open space.
Open land,stay true to mitigation property
Open spaces
Community
Our coastline. No more high buildings.
The cities commitment to parks and recreation. I hope they keep the airport small
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Small town feel
Free open spaces
Beach suburban community. It's more low key than downtown San Diego.
The problem of homeless people seems reasonably dealt with.
sense of community and supporting local businesses
Housing density
Parks, pools, bike lanes and other public areas open for everyone regardless of age, gender or race.
The village vibe
Its small town field unlike most cities in LA where I was born.
The beaches
Small town feel, beautiful natural spaces
Quality and cleanliness of the beautiful family-oriented parks and related community programming
I didn’t want the Village to change, but you did not listen!!!
The open space that we have left. This building heights!
Nice weather and clean city, not crowded.
Love the “small town” feel and the vibe in the village.
don't want to build any more. we were sold down the river when there was to be a cap on growth. Stop building here!
not sure
The weather
Beautiful beaches and unique shops/restaurants, not chain restaurants.
Access to the beaches and free parking.
The demographics
The welcoming attitude of the people
The culture of our community: friendliness, kindness, open-minde; helpful; good neighbors
Lower water bill than surrounding cities
A sense of diversity and community
I like that they stand up when the government wants to close them down
Until recently the small town charm of the village
Safety
Open space, beaches
Small town feel in the village.
Our village!
Sidewalk at the beach
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City planning of expansion
The small town feel and lack of overcrowding
Single family homes of all sizes.
Downtown, lots of trees, open space.
Parks and outdoor activities.
We love the general safety of Carlsbad. Pls keep growth controlled.
stay a village
Small village, family friendly, safe
Village vibe. No more plaza shops. Open spaces.
Well maintained streets
The historical sites are really beautiful and interesting.
The laid-back, beach location
The village- don't turn into Santa Monica/LA dominated by condos and apartments.
Beach walkways. Downtown’s quaint shops/restaurants
The beaches and the village
Open space
Clean, well managed, easily accessed, California comfortable
The small town feel of the Village and the protected coastline
Barrio restaurant
The downtown Village area
It’s not as ridiculous an Encinitas.
The village!
The population density isn’t too high by the beach- Hope we don’t knock down every single family house with condos.
Small town feel - no more multi-level buildings in the Village
There are some nice parks
Downtown
small town feel. keep the downtown two-story limit.
The small town feel we HAD and are now losing to more density. Small town entrepreneurs made our town what it was
Less traffic
It used to have a small town feel but now all the old, quaint buildings are gone and filled with apartments!! Ruining the city
Beaches
Open space
the weather
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Non partisanship. Getting very tired of political extremism. Didn't use to be that way.
How well groomed the streets and neighborhoods are. It's very pretty here.
the libraries
Most roads are well maintained and we appreciate the regular planting. We like the proximity to the beach and the schools are decent.
Carlsbad feels like a hidden gem. There are enough shops in the Village, we can bike where we need to go and the beaches are clean.
The rolling hills and green foliage everywhere. The lagoons of couse! The kindness and attitude of the people that love here. Carlsbad PD
and the firefighters. The access to good healthcare. I do not want more growth. Growth is ruining this beautiful North County Coastal oasis.
Growth is imperative but I have lived in La Costa since 1986 when we had no psotoffice, no gas station, one fire department, no 'forums', no
grocery store. Hard to believe. We had the OLD La Costa Hotel and Spa,,,not he Omni or the 4 Seasons. growth in such a beautiful natural
habitat is only narural but over building is killing this place! More houses and condos? I say NO! And we do not need in thia small area of the
coast, more shopping malls and stores. It is RIDICULOUS! I Have about 5 SPROUTS in a 5 mile radius. It's overkill.
Accessible, competent government
Safety
Flicks at the Fountain! We look forward to it every year.
The open space and the absence of strip malls
Green space, parks, beaches
The small town vibe of old carlsbad
Open space
open coastal feeling
I LOVE THE CITY, BUT A LOT OF CHANGE HAD HAVE HAPPED TO THE BAD
Safety
Well maintained roads parks and beaches
It’s quaintness in the village area.
small town feel
Less traffic
I love that that there is open land an$ that it is not overbuilt with too much housing or tall buildings. I hope the council members will always
consider the wishes of its residents while weighing options from developers.
Our Police Department.
Leadership
Open space
neighborhoods with their current housing density
Estuaries improvement as needed don’t restrict usage.
Small village approach
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Save Single family homes, no condos/ multi- unit, multi level housing
Neighborhoods in the village
Access the the beach…open spaces
The hometown/small town feel
No high rise buildings
I love that there are very few chain restaurants in the village
All the open green spaces
Change is inevitable. I don't think I can point to any one thing that should never ever change.
Free parking in downtown Carlsbad and at some beaches
Small town feel
No big buildings near the coast everything under 3 stories. Keep the village the same don’t bring big business in keep the family businesses.
I love wide open spaces,
Openness and low density
"Small town" atmosphere.
Open space
Small town feel with parks and open spaces.
Small town Village feel
Lack of tall buildings.
Small town feel.
Taking care of the homeless
The boardwalk
Feeling of community
Managed growth
The open space that used to be abundant when I grew up here.
The Small Town/Village feel.
Community maintenance
The open spaces and stretch of the beach views with no houses there
It’s relative safety and security.
Open Spaces are available with nice parks and there is a small community feeling that is somewhat conservative.
The village beach environment
The small village feel.
The small town feel!!!! Not like any other city (no large buildings , 3 story or more. Buildings that are boring and lack character also no!
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Open space
Open spaces
small size and low density
The old village feel. I don't want the continues building in the Village and along the coast, and especially don't want the powerr plant to be
another hotel or condos.
small town charm
Great infrastructure. Clean and Safe!!
It feels safe.
Small feel
Don’t built Big buildings
How friendly everyone is.
0cean, library, movies, restaurant
Little sleepy surf town
Police force
The small town vibe
hiking trail up Denk Mountain
Having a true village where there are vibrant areas to gather, dine, & shop.
The small town vibe
Small community
Beaches and hiking
Small town feel.
Beautiful parks and beaches
It’s focus of preservation of nature. Lively carlsbad Village.
Clean free beaches
Open land and parks
Access to the ocean.
Significant open space
Lovely Beaches
The town feeling
low density single family dwelling housing
Carlsbad has a well established beautiful community.
Lagoon trails
No new building, construction.
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Safety
safe and doesn't have homeless people
How the developers have made the streets so pretty with vegetation
Beach village vibe
Well planned communities
Downtown and beach.
Single story buildings in the village
Well managed city
The Village! It is has the small coastal villiage feel. We don't need high rise hotels and appt building. Leave that to OS.
This is a tricky double/interlinked question: what if I love something and still want to make some changes to it?
I love the small town feeling. I love the libraries and the smaller stores and restaurants.
The way Carlsbad manages our coastal land
Friendly, relatively slow pace
Natural, undeveloped open space.
The "village" feeling that sets us apart.
It's atmosphere, let's not let the state of California ruin this lovely city!
Free, easy access to the beach
Trail system
Its open areas and beauty
The small town vibe.
The small “village feel.”
Beaches, beach access. Free to access most beaches.
The minuscule amount of undeveloped & open natural space
Small, beach town feel
Small town feel
It’s libraries
Safe and clean
I love that Carlsbad is a community that has plentiful outdoor dining and places to gather, as well as a core village area with shops and
restaurants. I also appreciate the natural beauty we are so fortunate to have here in Carlsbad, with the ocean, the lagoons, and the
mountain backdrops. Most important, I believe, is the sense of community in this great City of Carlsbad. While we may not always agree, I
think most of us feel connected and supportive of one another. Recent politics have become divisive and I hope, moving forward, we can
move past that in a positive way.
Small town feel
Small town village
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Sandy beaches
Beautiful blend of trees, beaches and 92011 is pretty safe.
Open space, Plans for Ponto Park (not linear Park)
The small beach town feel and some space that is still not developed.
The parks, trails, and open spaces. The help the city provides with composting. The libraries.
Open space/parks
Open Space, Low Growth
Wide roads and open space
Open space and parks
I love the beautiful beaches. They are always clean and they feel safe.
The beach boardwalk and beach access
Beach view and accessd
High quality new development
The village with small 2 story buildings. No more large "luxury" condos or Apts. The same goes for the Barrio. And have new buildings in
these areas "fit in" with the present architecture
The downtown area. Please stop allowing multi story apartments and houses next to single family homes. It is pathetic. Blocks out the sun.
Check out Harding. Doing the same north of Grand. The current city council has ruined downtown.
Recreation opportunities
The beauty and small town feel
Open spacious feeling
The beach
The small town vibe, the village is a treasure that we have to keep.
The relatively uncrowded and open semi-historical community of Carlsbad Village
the beach
Conservative govt
Small town, main street feel. Sadly some of that vibe had been lost with all the new construction multi- residences.story
Vibrant economy. Don’t change growth plan. We need businesses. Love parks but we have enough parks
small village feel. No more housing for visitors. Only residents.
That small beach town feel
small town feel
Village feel
It is financially stable with a well maintained infrastructure
the open stretch of coastline around Palomar Airport Rd./Pointsettia that is undeveloped
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Parks!! Please add more!!
Small beach town culture
Easy beach and freeway access
No more building apartments please! Allow there to be some open land and nature.
The small warm charm our city was known for.
Availability of open space and parks
Its connection to the ocean
I used to love the Love the Village.
I love carlsbad but change in inevitable
Small community feel
Please keep the Village quaint
Open space. Access to lagoons and trails. Better access to beaches.
Maximum number of houses allowed to be built out
The sense of community and belonging.
Community feel
Beach access
The Village and the coastline. Please hear this...these are precious places to our community. They require Preservation, not destruction, not
developers building what we don't want or need.
beach access
Friendliness
The small town, family atmosphere
Safety
Beach
Beautiful beaches and trails, great schools, safety
country setting
It's near the water. With the rise in sea levels, it will be even nearer! Yippeee!
Nature spaces
It's ambiance.
We don't want to see additional dwelling units in single residential areas making parking a huge problem.
The active lifestyle I’m able to live
Downtown
Family friendly events
Family friendly, quiet
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Small town feel. Keep the resorts away.
The quaint feel to the village
Sea Wall and the beautiful walk and exercise opportunities.
Weather
The neighborhood beachy feel
Keep the Village quaint! It's what makes Carlsbad so well known and loved.
The beautiful landscaping and prks
the open space along the coast, ie across from Ponto
Quiet beaches
The Beach
The public safety professionalism
Neighborly feel
The vibrant downtown, sunsets, close to everything.
The beaches and coast.
Village / small city feel
Charm - not overdeveloped
Dog-friendly trails/parks
I used to love the small town feeling but that is gone.Too many homeless no police on the street or boardwalk-not the same town as 5
years age.
The beaches and lagoons
Good roads, controlled growth
Fiscally well run. Great balance between open spaces, preserving the small beach town feeling while developing and updating the Village,
Barrio and coastline.
Small town feel
small town feel
small local merchants and restaurants - NOT national chains
It’s feel if a ‘Village’ which does seem to be disappearing!
Beach Access
Small town community feel. Not so cookie cutter and over developed
No more development please
The library hours,
The Village and the Barrio
Single family unique homes
beaches and open space
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Quiet village atmosphere
The beach and access to it
The beach accessibility and love that there are no dogs on Tamarack beach
How spread out everything is from the neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, etc
Carlsbad has always had a strategic development plan. We relocated from Encinitas 15 years ago and now look how Encinitas has gone
down hill.
The cleanliness around the beaches and neighborhoods
The ocean walk and downtown
Beaches not cluttered with commercial stores, shops, food stands, restaurants.
The beach.
There are still some open spaces left. I love the natural areas and don't want to have horrible huge tract housing and office parks on every
inch. I'd like to be able to feel like I'm in a neighborhood with character, and that's getting lost with all this generic car-centered
Access to the beach
small community (village) feel
Carlsbad grows and grows, but still has a small town feel...I would like that to continue.
Planned development and the density.
It is a beautiful suburb by the beach
The beach walk between Cannon and Pine
The lagoon areas. Beautiful.
Bike paths on all major roads.
Concerts in the park
Good roads. You followed the plan from the 80's
I love Alga Norte Aquatic Center. Access to daily lap swimming is vital.
Feel of a smaller city, without the larger crowds and traffic
I love the beaches.
Beautiful beaches and parks
Oceans
the beautiful beaches, nature trails, and great places to eat out
Alga Norte Park, the Library, dog parks, skateboard park, things to do
I appreciate that we prioritize public parks and open spaces for families to enjoy.
Open spaces and nature trails, access to the ocean
It's clean and walkable. Love the beaches and restaurants. I'm happy there are no marijuana businesses in Carlsbad.
Government homeless crises response. Residents driven environmental protection
It’s a beach city but there is so much more to Carlsbad. And it has something for everyone of all ages.
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Small beach town
the Ocean
Small village feel with natural beach
The historical feel of the village
The mobility where I can ride my bike to all the places I think are important. More separate bike lanes would be a good investment
The nature preserves, parks, & natural landscapes
Green Space
The small, classy, beach town feel while still having lots to do.
Small town feel.
Open spaces and parks.
the plants and flowers
The outdoor facilities and parks, as well as the beaches.
Small town feeling.
The beautiful, walkable downtown village
Open space along our beaches
Cultural and educational opportunities
It's quaintness
the small town coastal feel
The Open Space near the ocean.
walkable open space, lagoon and ocean views
Clean, tight knit community, nice folks
How great our park system is!
friendly neighborhood feel
Not over crowded
The green spaces, the beach access, keeping the nature in Carlsbad.
Open land by lagoons and coast
The Destination the Village has become
The City does an incredible job of handling our money well and making changes when needed.
Open spaces
Small town appeal.
Sense of community
The beauty of the ocean and open space
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The open, green space in the city.
Village space with shops, restaurants and houses
Love the close community.
Slow development growth.
What is left of the quaintness and locals and culture. It’s fading fast though
Schools/ the village
The beaches and beach access
Beaches
Not sure.....I just enjoy living here and would not to change anything except as noted beow.
Lack of high rise buildings
Balanced budget
The peacefulness
Limited comercial growth
Small town feeling
that it's as crowded as Encinitas and other coastal cities
smaller beach town feel
cleanliness and quirky feel
Weather
The beach
Easy to get around
The parks, the ocean, the small town feel in the village
How small town everything feels
The Beach (should be free parking)
The small town feel. All th ehigh rise buidling downtown is sad. More people, less parking, empty storefronts onthe lower levels of these
buidlings. Every squre INCH of land has something being built, everywhere. TOO MUCH. Leave some open space - why do you think we
voted down the mall vs. the strawberry fields???
The weather
Easy to get around, quiet (don't want to see the airport expanded)
Liked the now-disappearing village atmosphere
the small town feel
The beach
Current zoning and not high density
Beach
Amazing schools!
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The parks, beaches, lagoons and walking areas.
Quaint Sea side Village
Small city feel
It's natural habitats around the city
Large access to large outdoor recreational spots.
Our coast. I'm hopeful Carlsbad doesn't turn into Pacific Beach. The downtown is starting to look similar. Please keep our coast open with
low buildings.
Keep it small!!! Stop overbuilding!
Keep the preserved areas and keep green in the city
The Climate
I love its size and peaceful vibe -- I don't want it to get too busy and crowded (like Irvine, where I lived as a child)
low building heights
The beaches and the commitment to maintain and improve.
I love the village and the small town feel Carlsbad has.
I love how everyone is so close with each other and I want it to be that way.
The beaches, specifically around Terramar bluffs… don’t change the open space on those cliffs!
The ambiance
Living here for 35 years , no more building
The village community feel is what tourist flock to otherwise they’d be in Encinitas.
Beauty and quaintness
The small town feel.
The beach.
Access to open space including Calaveras Hills, and more.
The support towards the libraries and those who depend on their services
Simple and easy, parking. Access to beach and entertainment/dining
Coastal access
The village/small town feel
Don’t know
the libraries and city programs (like summer camps). I also LOVE the Lancer Day Parade every year!!!
Village feel which unfortunately seems to be disappearing with each new build.
What’s left of open spaces
Small town
Village atmosphere with NO MORE 4 and 5 story buildings downtown.
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The quaintness of downtown Carlsbad, do not overbuild
Nature
The downtown area is so cute and quaint
Keep the buildings and houses Low, The sight lines over the ocean with some tall Palm trees is "Carlsbad"
Preserved area
It’s old world charm in the Village. Well planned community. Clean streets and sidewalks
The village
The small beach town vibe
Well planned and upscale community
Its protection of areas dedicated to preserving wildlife and their ecosystems
Charming City
Wide roads
I love the Village and the beachy vibe and cool food scene that it has.
the weather, or the cops or the Fire dept
Surfing
Downtown - vintage beach town.
Casual lifestyle
Its not overcrowded
Not targeting tourists.
open space
Charming downtown (State St) and easily accessible beaches
Buildings parks and downtown.
Great parks and open nature areas
Small town feel. Not filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. Open space for walking and hiking.
Small-town atmosphere. Stop building!
It was quaint not now you allowed to much building west of 5
Free parking
Please don’t allow any commercial buildings to be built or developed near Ponto. Leave the beach free of hotels, businesses and
commercialism. Let us enjoy a community beach without crowds.
the downtown area/old town
The weather
Open views of beach from so Carlsbad blvd
Open space / parks / hiking trails.
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the unique Village keeping it safe and manageable
Open spaces between neighborhoods
Quality of life, safety, great roads.
I like how it is now. I don’t want any changes. I especially don’t want any further developer/developments.
The small town feel of the village
The walkability and charm of old Carlsbad and the lower building heights.
The community feel - beach vibe
It’s a small and safe city
Low density, village feel, non-high rise buildings and free parking
Open space for outdoor recreation
The quaint feeling of the small village!
Public amenities
Cleanliness
Small beach town vibe.
I love the small town feel of downtown, but at the same time there's plenty of unique food options and places to hang out.
Open spaces. Places to hike.
Open land!!
Small town feeling
Schools that aren’t overcrowded
The village. It still has an original beach town feel and charm. Other cities like Encinitas have lost that with all the development.
Housing density
the walkability of the village, and our beautiful beaches
No new hotels being built
The great job the Police do to keep us safe.
It’s becoming an amazing food destination! Love the new great restaurants. Amazing beach destination.
Commitment to quality city services.
Wide open spaces
Small beachum vibe, history and small-town character
Access to beach, nature open spaces
Undeveloped coastline from La Costa to Oceanside (St Malo)
Used to be the downtown small village size, it is already too late looking at the units on I FIVE AND CARL VILLAGE DRIVE & the construction
in the quaint barrio, SHAME ON ALL OF YOU FOR ALLOWING THIS!!
Open space
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clean,quite place and few commercial developments
I feel my family is safe in carlsbad
Tourism friendly
Safety. Carlsbad is a safe area with an excellent police force.
The priority given to open space and trails.
Beach boardwalk
The "small town" feel. Not sure how to make this happen, however.
Sand on the beaches
Weather
The people, their smiles & their acceptance of diversity and different socio-economic classes.
Housing density
I love our softball league and the laid back culture at the park.
Cleanliness
I love all the parks and would like to see more parks!!!
The beaches and open space.
Good and well staffed Police force
Beach access and the Village! Free Beach parking!
Try to retain the feel of a small village.
open spaces
Small town feel
The village
The sense of community and open land. Less commercial buildings/hotels by the coast.
Parks and beaches
Beach access
Ocean access and unrestricted views of the water from PCH.
The small town feel
I love the diversity of jobs - tech, sports, bioscience, hospitality, etc. This diversity offers a lot of career opportunities!
The laid back, friendly community as well as the outpouring of support to help keep restaurants open during COVID lockdowns.
The lack of homeless
It is a beautiful, quaint coastal town.
Hikingtails.
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I love the coastline, especially the walking park near Dave's Beach where rc fliers can go slope soaring.
Some of the coastal areas are still fairly undeveloped and that’s good
Beach access and free parking along the coast; open space throughout the city
SAFE AND ACCESSABLE BEACHES AND PARKS
A lot of open space to walk and spend time outdoors - walking trails, beaches
No cost parking downtown.
Library Staff and services
Beach walk
Beach walk
variety of people, businesses, and overall safety
Village area mix of retail and restaurants
The Village. It is a true Southern California Beach Community. Not too many large buildings, still has plenty of beach access. It is just right.
I grew up There walkable down town.
It’s quaintness
The Village
Small towns feel
I’m very sad to see all the small artsy & locally owned business being forced out of down town. I feel like we locals have lost everything we
liked about our village. It’s becoming like every other beach town & loosing it’s charm. One of our favorite gathering places, “ The
Succulent Cafe” has been destroyed. Now we have electric bike rentals. Seriously how dangerous is that. It hard enough to back out of the
parking, but with a tourists looking at shops & not traffic!!!! How long before someone gets hurt? There is nothing left for us down
there any more. We are the bread & butter when tourism is down! And it just to hard to find parking for any events. Sadly I find
myself staying away!
small town atmosphere, by the beach
It’s village feel—walkable streets, low rise buildings. We moved because we couldn’t afford housing prices, but we miss it.
small community feel
I love the community feel of the downtown area. I don't want to see that change with too many new condos or businesses.
Not too many big corporate buildings downtown/free beaches and parking
Small beach town
Affordable housing is readily available.
Casual, beachy openness.
Everything- don’t change
Visually attractive.
The quaint small village feel. Stop destroying the downtown.
Great Parks, great community services and libraries
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The community feel.
The village has a great local feel to it.
The feel of Downtown and no airport expansion
Children and family friendly downtown area
How it is a big small town, I grew up here and don’t want it to build up too much.
Open Space, Safe City, Few Homeless and Rid-Raff (compared to oceanside)
Fairly safe
Lots of public open space.
Beach casual lifestyle
I love the walkable village area and free parking. Please keep that area full of small local shops and not huge condos or hotels!
The Southern California beach town community and vibe.
Beaches but they need sand
Safety
It's quaintness
Everything
Small quiet beach town feeling
Clean and beautiful beaches. Not too commercial.
Not a strip mall, nicely planned, bike lanes.
Beaches
Ease of living, wide streets, ample parking, good stores
walkability
Cleanliness and small town vibe
Few homeless people
The local feel of no hotels :)
Access to beaches; maintain parking and availability to Teramore cliff/beach area and stairs.
Downtown Carlsbad
Walkable and liveable.
Old english look of the village qnd not tons of high risese
Nice, safe community
Small town feel with local businesses
The pickleball courts at poinsettia park
The parks!
The development along State St.
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No plazas by the ocean
The ratio of small businesses to corpos
Open space, small town feel, safe
The Beaches
Not to many people
I think the neighborhoods flow very well from businesses to homes and I feel it has a nice aesthetic
The beaches and the openness
Open coastline not lined completely by homes or resorts.
Open natural spaces
Small town feel
Increasing the population/housing density.
Open Space
Its a clean, safe, beautiful place to live.
If Cessy's or Mexico Viejo shuts down, I riot.
Beach, number of trees
The small town vibe and the village.
clean streets near beach
The small town feel and big access to outdoor recreation
Walkabiliy of the village area
very nice city planning
Plentiful beach access
I like being close to the ocean. Worked my butt off my whole life to be able to own a home and raise my kids here. I don’t want to see more
high density housing here. I don’t want to see crime continue to climb and I don’t want homeless encampments. I support the police 100%
The small town feel that it has.
Small town feel thru open spaces and invisible homelessness.
Open Spaces
How it has resisted the progressive insanity that the rest of California is experiencing.
Building Codes
New home development
access to beach walk.
Smaller feel
Family oriented, quaint
The neighborhood vibe
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Beach and open space access for the public
That it still feels like a small town. I want building in the Villlage to stop and new communities to slow.
Village atmosphere with beaches, restaurants and shops.
old downtown
Open parking for beach, great parks, family activities, access to outdoor activities
The relaxed beach community vibe with low commercialization
Village shops
No crowds
Small town feel
Safe communities!
Love the small town feel, but in a large geogrophy with many dining and entertainment options.
open spaces
The small town atmosphere in the old downtown area.
safety
I like that it's not as crowded as other towns and especially in OC. I don't want to see these type of traffic patterns here
Access to the ocean and parks
A low key coastal community.
It’s quiet, not overcrowded yet, and fiscally responsible
The small town feeling
lack of density. do not attempt to change the reason people live here by pushing multi-family properties.
Open Space - keep the 60/40 rule
The parks and trails
I Love that its not too crowed here, but seems like more homes have been built.
safety
low urban density
Cleanliness and professionalism throughout
The downtown village, however the recent higher-rise developments are changing the look and feel to something more like Hillcrest or
North Park.
common sense government
The Village
friend neighborhood
Weather, Open space
Boardwalk
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Location to ocean and weather.
Open space
Open Space and few tall buildings
The open space and agriculture areas
The Small Downtown Village Atmosphere
Small community feel.
The beach and it’s walking path.
What's left of the VILLAGE. 1 story, small businesses.
The cleanliness & minimal homelessness (compared to other nearby cities)
SUPPORTS ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
The quality of our emergency services both Fire and Police
The open spaces and beaches
Designated Open Areas - limit development
The open spaces especially the trails in Carrillo, Bressi Ranch, Hospital Grove, etc
Small business and 2 story max downtown Carlsbad Don’t turn into Huntington Beach or Oceanside
Downtown
I like the fact that it feels like a small town.
Library system
Lots of trees and green space!
Keep the open space and I don’t want to see more vertical growth downtown.
Leaving our airport the same size it is now
Mix of business, homes, retail and tourist destinations
It’s size. I genuinely don’t want to see more homes/apts built out in the open areas
Open land.
Carlsbad values Constitutional conservative values of law and order.
Safe place to live
I don't want to see Carlsbad get any bigger
How it maintains its “old town” vibe without sacrificing modernity
Small town beach vibe
The clean beaches and the downtown village atmosphere
Not yet as population-dense as the average of Orange County
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We love the open space vistas of lagoons and farm fields and coastal hills with unfettered views to the Pacific !! Stop development of open
space by only allowing infill of vacant lots! Rancho Carlsbad is a jewel! Stop the development of College road to Sage Creek High, that will
be a 200 million dollar roadway that rapes farmland and stunning Calavera vistas. Protect the open space and support the 40percent
undeveloped commitment in our Comprehensive Plan. That open space is why we live here and love living here to raise our children. Thank
you for this opportunity to make a difference before it is too late.
City surrounded by natural beauty
Clean beaches
Single family home communities.
Clean and orderly
Small village community
Small town feel
Small town feel
I don't want to see single family housing lots split into multi-family housing lots. I urge the Carlsbad City Council to resist this movement to
the best of their ability.
The remaining open spaces and agricultural lands to remain.
Carlsbad has class.
The open space.
More open space, less development
Open spaces
I love living in Carlsbad and would hate losing its community feeling.
The small town feel of the village. Please no three or four story buildings.
SMALLish town feel
The beautiful open space. Although the City seems to be doing all it can to build in our open space.
The lagoon
The relaxed and warm community
I love that it has a small town vibe.
The population
Please keep the small close knit family vibe.
We love Carlsbad the way it is. We don't want Carlsbad to be over crowded with too many high density homes.
the friendliness
Local small businesses instead of chains and large corporations, Beach seawall area,
Clean and well orchestrated community planning from the parks to the roads to the neighborhoods we all live in!
Open nature spaces
beaches
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Open space, Lagoons, Trails.
clean and free of homeless people setting up camps
access to the beach
Relative quite with very little airport noise.
The village atmosphere. A "small village" unobstructed by tall buildings. Encouraging walking among businesses and eateries
The cleanliness
Feeling of being part of the community
The beach and parks
The sense of community
quality of life - stop growth and suburban sprawl
Small town feel. Now it feels like Orange County
The beach area still has that small town feel
The chamber of commerce and they great work they do.
Access to south Ponto beach! I live bee we ing able to park in the sand! Love the rustic feel
City parks
The downtown area and the ocean
Beach vibes
Open space
low traffic, lots of trails and open space- Alga Norte park is amazing
Small town feel.
City Landscape
The small village feel
Small town feel
Bike lanes on every major street.
Family oriented
non-chains generally, especially near the coast
Access to the beaches; lack of free beach parking is a problem
The small, beach town feel.
Do not expand the airport or allow a developer to build a mall at the strawberry fields
Small town feel
Safety
The undeveloped areas near the beaches, especially the Batiquitos Lagoon area across from Ponto
small town feel
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Small town feel with many amenities and most importantly long stretch of beautiful coast line
Its open space.
The weather! The beach.
The amount of open land and walking trails.
How close it is to the beach
Climate
The trails
small town vibe in village area
our downtown and our sea wall
Friendly
Our connection with the Pacific ocean and the amount of publicly owned oceanfront.
The ocean
Home in a quality neighborhood, where conversation and collaboration support respect.
Small Town Feel
A sense of community. City Council that is responsive to residents and will follow through
The town community feel.
SO MANY THINGS! But the thing I am most proud of are the beautiful, clean beaches and the vast open coastline.
Stop tearing down historic buildings that give Carlsbad it's small town atmosphere. It seems like we are squeezing more condos and people
just to benefit landlords pockets..
Small town feel in Village
The friendly people
The small downtown feel.
Open areas. But they are shrinking...
Open spaces
Downtown charm
The feel of downtown, a quaint, welcoming beach town, with one of a kind shops and places to congregate.
The quiet beach access.
The remaining natural spaces
Aviara, the neighborhoods and home developments. The trails and open space. These are the reasons we live here so don’t take away
these characteristics, or require us to accept more density.
Wonderful and well maintained beach walk, parks and paths
I like the small town, cozy beach aesthetic and wish to preserve our open spaces and historic spaces.
easy access with natural habitat
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Small town feel
No more building
Access to open space
The laid back life without hustle n bustle
Our public works staff. The parks look amazing and I love the dog/bottle/person water fountains.
City Hall should be located in District 1, near the Village.
The sense of it being a beach community and not just a tourist destination
The strawberry fields
Open space and parks
Free parking downtown. I lived in Carlsbad for 24 years. Unfortunately can’t afford it now, however I love to visit and take walks. It still
reminds me of a little hometown.
I like the openess that we still have. I don't want our city turning into a manufacturing plant and I certianly do not want our airport to expand
any further then it has all ready.
Beaches
Beach
Community Services
The amount of open space
Open space
The public green space, parks and gardens and beaches.
Small village feel
the older historic buildings that are an important part of our story and preserve the character of our town.
Cleanliness
Easy access to park on sand at Ponto Beach, open space,less congested compared to communites further south.
open spaces and beaches
The downtown vibe
The connection between neighbors and how many people know each other personally.
Aquatic centers, and beaches
Small town feel, but with the amenities of a resort town…
Clean beaches
Beach vibes
small town feel, do not like the direction of expanding buildings up along the coastline and building into open spaces
Small town beach feel that does not look like Orange County.
Beautiful beaches along the coastline with great walking paths
The parks and walking trails that do exist are beautiful!
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Small town, relaxed feel
The open/park spaces that remain
The beach free parking
Vibe of the village as safe and friendly beach oriented town
Access to the lagoon
parks
You have already made it to where those of us that have lived here a place not to many people can afford.
It has a small town feel - Even though we have all the best things in the world.
Open spaces such as parks, beaches and no high rises ruining our shoreline views/skyline
The people and sense of community
The beach
The small town feel
It is quiet and safe. We like the conservative politics.
Vibrant family oriented culture
Small beach town feel.
Open spaces
schools, access to beaches and trails
The unique character and individuality Carlsbad has. Stop the OC gentrification of the village
We feel safe in Carlsbad, the police presence is very good and we think homeless are dealt with properly.
Lack of big buildings, particularly in coastal area
Open spaces
Our fantastic police department
Great schools and parks
The small town feel of the Village.
Small town atmosphere
The small-town community vibe!
The population density.
Small town feel
Sense of community
Mostly quiet and safe, dark sky friendly
Open spaces
Beaches
We live in a very pretty community. It feels open. It looks vibrant green. There is a cohesion here.
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Natural beauty - beaches, trails, parks
The feel of a small town in the actual Carlsbad village.
The small town feel - the village
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It’s clean and family friendly
Small town feel. Close to evrthing, shops, beach, work, school. Safe.
I love that my neighbors are outside and talking to each other. We know our whole neighborhood. Our neighborhood looks out for
each other.
the trees.
friendly neighbors
Quiet, minimal traffic, easy access to freeways, etc.
Sidewalks and wide streets and safety
The people. We come from a wide arrange of backgrounds and parts of the country which provides for a wide array of different
thoughts and views.
The way it once was
Open space and trails
Safe and friendly
It's quiet I guess
It's quiet
access to the beach and nice neighbors
Cleanliness, Poinsettia Park, access for locals at Carlsbad State Beach
Safe, easy to walk trails, green space, friendly gatherings and great neighbors
Access to trails/green spaces.
Location and proximity to oceans
No acacia trees (trigger severe allergies)
Community
Sidewalks and walking paths, safety
casual and friendly
Outdoor spaces
Not crowded
I feel safe in my neighborhood.
Close Proximity to beach
no more building-it's full
Single family, well maintained houses.
quiet, old
It is quiet and beautiful
Our neighbors and access to the beach
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It's an older neighborhood that still feels fairly safe and it's a desirable location.
Hidden gem, walking distance, mom and pop businesses
It is a safe, peaceful and beautiful neighborhood with great neighbors.
Clean, well-maintained landscaping. Walkable sidewalks and trails.
Love the reserved land with native plants, space for animals and hiking. The neighborhood parks with beautiful plants, trees and
sidewalks are especially appreciated.Our neighbors and parks.
Quiet, friendly, close to lots of outdoor activities and shopping and transportation.
Proximity to the beach, good people, safe.
We live at the Sea Point Tennis Club off of Cadencia street. We love the sense of community in our neighborhood. Also, safety is
important to us and we feel very safe in our neighborhood. Additionally, the proximity to the coast allows us easy access to the
beaches, walking areas and downtown Carlsbad.
Everyone is friendly and pleasant
My friendly neighbors
We have a diverse neighborhood of retired people, young families and lots of friendly neighbors. It's also close to South Carlsbad State
Beach.
Feel safe here
State park property along the shore
friendly people
It's walkability.
No sidewalks
Nice people, good school
the high quality of people who live here.
All the new and young families
Walkability and ample, free parking for residents and shopping
Open space, proximity to beach, stores, schools
The landscaping and variety of flowers/plants.
Sports facilities such as Alga Norte Aquatic center and poinsettia tennis complex
Quiet, peaceful and safe.
Safe to walk with good sidewalks and minimal crime.
Walkable to school, parks.
Being close to the beach with height restrictions on development.
open space between my home and the ocean
The small town feel
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safe, close to the beach, great place to raise children
Easy access to businesses and restaurants
It is somewhat off the beaten path.
It's quiet and we know all the neighbors.
It's quiet, low traffic and well maintained
It is so beautiful.
It feels like a "neighborhood" with everyone friendly and looking out for one another.
safety
The variation in houses and architecture and the unique feel it has.
Walkable, friendly and quiet
Safe and friendly
the people
the green belts.
Near to park
It is quiet and secluded but near everything I need.
I enjoy having a mix of residential and green spaces. It is also a safe community.
I live in a gated community and I really think it deters some of the increased crime happening in our area. Im
My house is paid for
quiet
Well planned neighborhood with quite streets....most of the time
The lush green scape
Diverse
Uncrowded. Plenty of street parking. Friendly neighbors.
Nice size yards and nice neighbors
views of calavera
It is mostly peaceful and quiet, and kept generally clean and pleasant looking.
Proximity to Beach Views
Close to beach
It is a pleasant place to live. Generally, my neighbors care about each other.
Low traffic/noise, family, feels quite safe.
Clean and beautiful coastal community.
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Everyone knows each other and looks out for each other
Quiet and sunny
Safety.
Close access to the beach, preserve, and village
It is clean
Safe neighborhood with lots of nearby open space
Safe & beautiful
Nice neighbors
The vast majority of residents obey the Code Enforcements. Having the Code Enforcement officers tour the neighborhoods is
important, rather than having to report a neighbor for an infraction. Nobody wants to inform on a neighbor, so let the CE officers
observe and enforce such things as mobile homes in front driveways or broken down cars.
wide streets, sidewalks, lighting
shopping locally, farmers market, the ocean walk
The friendly people
I love having the library/cultural center and shopping areas that are positioned for accessibility and landscaped to blend into the
residential area.
Safe
Quiet
The beach
the people and no cars parked all over the street
Clean and low density
Really nice, caring neighbors
You can walk or bike anywhere to shops, parks, trails
ability to walk to the beach
I live in Old Carlsbad and I love the big trees, the streets without sidewalks, the unique homes.
Open spaces
y neigbors close to thw Village
nieghbors
It's quiet and people take good care of their homes and yards
Wide streets with ample parking
Safety
Having the village within walking distance to a uncongested village
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Proximity to some hiking trails.
Feeling of community and safety
Walkability
Open space
Some hiking trails and well maintained infrastructure
Quiet, safe, and full of single family homes with good schools
Proximity to the beaches
The proximity to the beach, stores, youth sporting events, and restaurants.
quality
Easy access to the beach and village
Mature Landscaping
The lack of large overwhelming development around us
sidewalks, beach nearby
Not too crowded, but certainly well populated. Generally good, nice people
Friendlyness
Open space, nice size lots, trails, wide streets, friendly neighbors.
Quite
The close, human-scale feel of the area, trees and small shops and people walking.
No homeless people.
The people
The people!
The proximity to the beach, to shops and restaurants, and the village.
It is clean and peaceful. Love the bike lanes too.
Mix of different type of homes & properties close to usable parks away from the freeway.
Neighbors and Ocean proximity
Clean and inviting
Rancho Carrillo is such a beautiful, quiet and well spaced place to live.
I love that our neighborhood watches out for each other, and the involvement in our schools. Oh, and that it's clean!
The close proximity to shopping, theaters, etc.
Manicured, safe, open space.
Sidewalks street lights and curb appeal
It’s safe.
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My Neighbors
the great neighbors
Everything except the traffic through our neighborhood, I live in Terramar
Able to access the beach and hike near by trails
green,quiet,safe, not overdeveloped
Small neighborhood, one entry/exit intersection
Beach houses, small businesses and character of area
We don't look/feel like San Francisco with people living on top of one another. The state law allowing ADUs to be build on every
property is well intended. HOAs should be able to make their own decisions. I am so angry about this overstepping of our government.
Able to be walk to beach, shops and great friends
It is very peaceful.
Location
walking trails are closeby
Nature and GREAT schools
Close knit comunity & friends. NO major streets, NO speeding cars.
Safety and security of neighbors who care about where they live
Clean, well maintained, safe
Community vibe, we really know and love our neighbors
The neighbors support each other, it is clean and has wide roads
safety
It's so pretty!
the village scale
I love the sense of community and the access to the ocean
Walking distance from grocery stores and shops
accessibility to everything I need, grocery, dry cleaners, pharm, gas, entertainment
Quiet, safe and friendly
It is small and gated
Safe, clean, can walk to the beach, fun trails to explore
very idyllic, friendly
Houses aren’t jammed on top of each other
They are fewer cars, STOP the current situation of constant building of huge apartment buildings, they add more and more cars and
people to our already jam packed traffic and destroy the quaint comfortable lifestyles are so important to the success of Carlsbads clean safe neighborhood
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Views and schools
Respectful and loving people
I live in Old Carlsbad by the library and I love the laid-back country vibe.
That it isn’t changing.
The beach, the bookstore Farenheit Books, Spin Records, Paradise Pizza, great local eateries, Vinaka Cafe, the Wednesday market, the
locals, the small town atmosphere that is still here (being eroded unfortunately).
Friendliness and community awareness
Suburban feel with great neighbors.
Sense of community
The old village, though it's now becoming the techno village
Peace and quiet; virtually no crime
Large lots, houses spread out.
I like the walking trails.
community, my neighbors, large number of very long term residents
Family friendly.
Pretty!
walking to the village and beach
Clean, nice neighbors, beautiful landsacping
I live in an area that is gated and that feeling of protection is vital
We live on a very quiet street due to how narrow it is.
clean, quiet, close to everything
I can walk to the beach and my neighbors are fabulous, always saying hello and striking up conversation whenever we walk by.
The City's attentiveness to the needs of the area. (Tree trimming, cleaning, etc)
That it still has character and hasnt been totally gentrified.... yet. :)
How many people are out walking and how close it is to the village.
Feeling of safety and neighbors looking out for each other.
close to the beach
Quiet and charming and in Carlsbad
Near open spaces
A lot of families and activities for kids
Low crime and well maintained
open spaces. parks. areas left to nature. (i.e., not over-developed, or packed in.)
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quiet & safe
Family-centric close to a park with good schools
SAFE
Nice, peace loving neighbors , pretty yards and streets
The community feel. There are plenty of kind families and kids for my children to play with. I always feel safe in our neighborhood and
we all look out for one another.
Friendly and quiet-ideally located for walking
Our neighborhood (Solterra) is really small and tight knit. Everyone is friendly, and we feel really safe which is a huge peace of mind
mixed group of people in Olde Carlsbad
Single family homes and no additional dwelling units to date!
my friends. we can visit!
safety
clean
The village area and the pedestrian-friendly environment.
I like the location to stores and beaches
Great neighbors. Park is close.
Hard to choose just one...The neighbors and the strong sense of community we have.
Community & friendliness
Neighbors look out for each other. You can leave home and know someone else is paying attention to your property.
Location and people
The "neighborly feel" due to a limited number of "high rise" apartments. Please 4 stories is enough.
Plants and greenery
The big tall trees, historic homes, and that it’s quiet.
accessible to lagoon and beach
Clean
Safety and Security
It's an MPC with trails, pool, tennis, clubhouse, social activities
openness.
Central to schools and shopping
Safety.
Diverse people and places.
Easy walk to village and beach.
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Being able to walk or bike to restraunts and shopping.
It's quiet
Nice caring people, people keep their houses nice, for the most part
safety and privacy
same as above; proximity to the ocean
The hills and views
The beach vibe
Open spaces and trails
Neighbors care
relatively safe
The people. We have such awesome neighbors. I love that the children can walk to school safely. Mine did and it is a rarity in today's
crazy world.
cohesiveness derived from years and years of living next to each other
Clean park, and near almost everything, within walking distance
I like how it is stop changing everything
Friendly neighbors
Walkable to shops, safe and clean
Quiet and open.
That I am close to the beach, shopping, freeway, parks and a diversity of housing
We always say it is a safe little bubble, so safety is most loved.
It's close to the beach and relatively quiet and safe.
Traffic, or lack off.
It is walkable (downtown) and relatively clean
Schools
safety and the chill attitude of most residents.
neighbors
The Calavera Preserve is just blocks away and provides a healthy retreat into nature.
Quiet
Trees
Quiet, private and peaceful
The vibe of physical activity with people walking, jogging, riding bikes, skateboarding, surfing, walking their dogs, etc.
walkability, birds and flora
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It is clean, safe, and full of trees
Walkable downtown
Close to the beach.
It's quiet
safe
Clean, safe and attractive.
Single family residences, not one apartment building on top of another.
The untouched by development lagoon
Alga Norte, Aviara and Poinsettia Parks
Convenience.
That we all know each other. And we have an annual 4th of July parade.
Our neighbors. Feels like an extended family
The sense of community
Community feeling
I can walk to the markets and resturants
Quiet neighborhood, well maintained friendly neighbors
How clean it is and how safe I feel in it. I just moved from "The Village" of Encinitas in Nov. '21.
It’s a great place for all ages
Proximity to the beach
Relatively quiet
Original houses
Clean streets for the most part
Original and nonconforming
Quiet cul de sac, near the golf course
Quiet
Open spaces
my neighbors
Open space
Proximity to services
quiet streets, beachy feel
I live far enough from major streets and do not have road noise pollution
Its walkability, it is quiet, no airplanes flying overhead,
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Close to the beach
No homeless
Safe and quiet
Planned residential community
Single family homes
Uncrowded
Older homes
The community, the friendly neighbors, everyone with a happy life thanks to the beautiful city we live in.
Single family homes and fine people
Charming houses, proximity to ocean.
The village atmosphere and architecture.
We are near Black Rail and Poinsettia. We love the convenience and the sense of community from our neighbors
Sidewalks and ability to walk safely.
I love the Buena Vista park near our home and how safe it feel in my neighborhood
Great neighbors who are proud of their home and care about there neighbors.
You are able to enjoy walking and the batiquitos lagoon
I love the friendliness of my neighbors and walking my dogs.
mature landscaping
The ocean
affordability
Quiet
Good neighborhoods. Good up keep on community infrastructure and invest in public classes/rec.
Alga Norte Park
My neighborhood is quiet and everyone takes pride in their home and property.
Respect for one another, safety
How clean it is
Friendly neighbors.
Wide streets and beautiful landscape
Location to ocean.
The VILLAGE was better before the 3 stories limit was lost.
It's walkable & and the whole neighborhood is out walking regularly with their dogs. It's very welcoming and relaxed
Trees
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Open natural spaces
Sense of community
Cleanliness
Small town feel
I feel like my kids are safe roaming the streets
Same as above, open areas to exercise and stay healthy
The school district
Easy-going family neighborhood. Too bad crime is up so much.
Parks
Walking trails, quiet feel, great neighbors
clean
Views
Safe, beautiful and a good school district
Has always felt safe, but there has been more crime that needs to be addressed
Our gated community.
We have parks, walking trails, beach walk, professional police and fire departments.
Proximity to the beach, walkable streets to the village. Cute houses
Limited traffic
Views and elbow room
The open spaces and strawberry field
Older homes spread apart
neighbors, lots of kids, great schools
Close to parks and beach.
friendly people
Quiet...single homes with yards...nice respectful neighbors. Trees.
Large lots, no HOA
The land scape
Quiet single family neighborhood with neighbors that have congruent values
Feels safe and I have privacy
My neighborhood is like when I grewup kids played outside and were safe
No high rises. The community is not city like.
Manicured public spaces
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The community of people
Low key vibe
It is quite scenic, well-maintained, and seems safe and family friendly.
The new park and proximity to the village
Neighbors
Community feel
Ease of access
I love that its safe and has a suburban feel but is also close to lots of shopping and amenities so I don't have to drive too far for many
things.
casual environment and safety
Safe, kids can play outside
Inter generational. Love hearing kids at play.
close to the ocean and overall feel safe
No HOAs. Different style homes. Close to the village and parks
The look of houses
easy access to hiking trails and open spaces
Location and neighbors
Feel safe and there are trails and lagoons nearby to walk/hike
Sparsely populated
Little traffic, lots of nature
Closeness to Calavera Trails and the ocean
The beauty, location and wildlife.
Convenient and walkable
location
I love my location.
It usually feels safe and quiet thanks to Carlsbad PD.
community
Safe, clean and beautiful
Clean and safe
Location
It’s quiet and well maintained.
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The walkability of it.
beach and lagoon close by
It is safe, clean and not overcrowded.
Friendly neighbors and walking distance to beach.
feel clean and safe
Friendly people
low density
Proximity to beach, safety, outdoor activities
not too crowded, access to the calavera preserve
Our neighborhood has always been friendly and very social with all of the nieghbors.
everything is close by
the trees and low traffic
I live in Alta Mira, everyone is very friendly and respect their surroundings
small town community
The location near the beach and the village - also, only single family homes in my neighborhood
Green space, and easy access to freeway and shops
Neighbors are friendly and look out for one another.
No multifamily housing. Little traffic. Close to town & beach.
Limited density
Great trail access, safety, nice people
eclecticness and historical buildings.
Our feeling of safety and knowing all our neighbors.
The beauty of the ocean
Friendly and safe
Quiet
Gated community with only 63 homes.
Close to the beach.
Neighborhood togtherness
Walking distance to beach, locally owned shops and restaurants.
Walk ability
The friendly neighbors
Rosalena is friendly and well managed.
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Proximity to beach lagoon and downtown
The appreciation of Carlsbad high standards for the care of their community and the willingness to do their part to keep it that way.
Quiet and friendly.
It's quiet.
Clean
Property and community is well maintained. New picnic / fitness section of community park.
I like that it is easy for us to get out on the Coast Highway for some exercise (run, bike, walk). All the way from South Ponto to Army
Navy academy is a long stretch amenable to these exercises.
I like the parks.
Close proximity to the beach
Family - safe community
Safety
Safety we have
large lots spacious
the location
Clean, safe, police force
Close knit neighbors who look out for each other
close to water and cozy
access to parks and trails
My neighbors and the walking trails. Well designed master planning created a vibrant residential community (La Costa Valley).
People
That every house is unique
No sidewalks.
The cleanliness of the community.
Slow down the growth!
The people
Walking distance to so many great places - grocery, restaurants, coffee, hair salon, boutiques, etc.
Friendly
Everyone is helpful and friendly.
Safe, well kept green areas and homes, and pet friendly.
proximity to beach & Batiquitos Lagoon
Trees and open space.
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peaceful, quiet, safe
everyone looks out for each other
FAMILY FRIENDLY
The since of secruity I have living in the Rancho Carlsbad 55+ community
Convenience and safety
Beauty
Houses and Businesses surrounded by open space
That it is clean, kept up by all residents and gang free.
Clean and safe
It's quiet
The friendly neighbors from all walks of life. My neighborhood has so many countries represented.
quiet
Location.
Green land scape and open spaces.
Clean park. Good sidewalks and bike lanes. Healthy landscaping
Public Schools
Walkability, convenience, beauty, safety, neighborly
Longtime homeowners and ocean view with no overhead power lines.
Ample parking for residences.
The ocean view and the well kept Lagoon.
The amount of open space
many truely care about Carlsabd and here forever
I love that we are a tight knit community. I know many of my neighbors, and we all seem to get along.
Bike lanes
quiet not alot of apartments
Clean, well maintained, close to park
How close everything is - parks, shopping, restaurants, gyms, yoga, services
I like my neighborhood but I have liked most of the neighborhoods that I have lived in in 6 states.
Trees, quiet streets, neighbors, access to trails
pointsettia park
Other businesses are great and loyal clients to my small business
Safe and friendly neighborhood
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Well designed.
Proximity to uncrowded beach
clean and well kept
The Quiet, the beauty, and I feel safe
Lots of people walk and stop to visit
Near open space and running/walking trails
The beach and The Carlsbad Village
Friendly neighbors
Cleanliness
Well planned, not looking at my neighbors out the front & back, instead seeing canyons & scenic landscaping.
Walking distance to trails and beach
The quaintness of it (well, how quaint it USED to be) the greenery, passion fruit growing everywhere, my walks are beautiful
The wise streets with low traffic and no sidewalks - feels open and kind of rural
The small community feeling.
Natural habitat and low build up
Traffic Calming
hikes/trails
Feels safe and stores are conveniently located.
Convenience (Bressi Ranch)
My neighbors and it’s solitude
Open green grass areas and easy availability for walk-run ways.
peaceful
Can walk to the beach
That it’s quiet and safe.
Next to Army/Navy Academy and Macgee Park - Quiet, green, pretty, no drive through business or chains. It's a calm and unique
area. Would be fine to have a well designed memory unit on the Episcopal lot. This whole area is kind of like living in a small town
small college area, and not even having the problems of crazy marauding college kids!
It is close to the beach but far enough away to not be impacted by heavy traffic and parking problems.
The community feel
Proximity to Poinsettia Park, which is getting a dog park
We live down the hill from LaCosta Meadows school on Corintia St. Over the years since the home construction after the fires in Box
Canyon and the building of the new school - beautiful by the way - over the years the traffic on Corintia has become increasingly too
much - speed humps have been put - one right in front of our home - sign put in our yard really did not like that but it is what it is. Just The landscaping
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It's quiet and there are trees and grass.
Being close the the coast and having one of the original Carlsbad properties
it's an okay place--I wish there was more of a sense of community. Simple programs like beach clean ups and other volunteer clubs
would make it feel more community driven.
Building slow down!
the beach
Nice people and access to trails
I love our sense of community in the Terramar neighborhood.
Not dense population
The friends that I made playing pickleball
It’s clean
That I can move around the northwest quadrant without going on a main thoroughfare!
We love living close to La Costa Towne Square. We hated the idea at first - now I can't imagine not having it! We spend so much of our
spare time there - our gym, movie theater, our bank...
It's quiet, friendly, and well-maintained by home owners.
Nothing. I can’t afford to live in Carlsbad as an adult. People who grew up there were forced out by prices paid by investors
Lack of apartments
Same
It is clean and relatively safe, very walkable with sidewalks. It is easy to get most anywhere without a hassle.
Fire and police departments, clean streets, and few homeless people camping.
Most of the people who live here all do their utmost to care for their homes and grounds
Vicinity to downtown
It's safe and serene.
The people and the safety of the community
I love the open space with wildlife corridors and parks.
Lawns, trees and wide road. View of the Batiquitos Lagoon and ocean.
The neighbors and ambiance
My neighbors, the trees, and greenbelt
Proximity to the beach
Friendly neighbors , nice ocean views , a great place to walk.
It’s single family homes
I love that it is suburban with nice single family homes. Keep it low density!
Open spaces
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It’s a friendly, close knit group.
its quiet
The ease of walking in the village and rail trail.
People
Living off Cannon hillside Kelly ranch is awesome
Safe streets with sidewalks
Accessibility to the Village via car or bike
Proximity to the beach
pedestrian paths and relative quiet
Plenty of parking
Location
Friendly neighbors
I actually have many complaints about the lack of enforcement of code and city rules.
Family friendly
Location and sense of community where everyone looks after each other and actively participates to make the greater community a
better place.
I am fortunate to live on Tamarack near Valley Middle School, and the area is developed, so I have ocean views and lovely weather. I
have lived in this house since 1987, so it's convenient to many schools and downtown area.
I appreciate that I live in a quiet neighborhood.
Casual lifestyle and no HOA
Quiet
My neighbors- the people in my neighborhood are kind, thoughtful and care about our city.
Single family living
The friendly neighborly people with the desire to maintain our neighborhood’s nicely
My neighbors
Clean and safe neighborhoods.
For the most part…nice, friendly neighbors.
Eliminate homelessness and train noise
I love the nature trail at Lake Calavera. Legoland is really close as well.
The views
very close knit and neighborly
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That they protect America’s Founders understood clearly that private property is the foundation not only of prosperity but of freedom
itself. Thus, through the common law, state law, and the Constitution, they protected property rights — the rights of people to acquire,
use, and dispose of property freely.
The dogs
The people, community
Hiking trails
The feeling of community
Neighbors and feeling of safety
Older housing with some of original owners makes for a safe neighborhood as well. People know their neighbors.
Safe
Space between our homes, nice sized yards, wide, safe streets
Feels safe
Cleanliness and safety.
Quiet, close to the beach, good school, walkable
The lack of public parking .Only residents
n/a, I have moved out of Carlsbad
People, walkability
My neighbors!
I love the buena vista resovoir park and the library and all the different house and small streets
I love how friendly everyone is
We love all of our neighbors and feel very safe where we live. We don’t have homeless hanging out at our park by Kelly school. I like
to take our grandkids.
I live in Olde Carlsbad on the hill. I enjoy almost everyday views of the sunset over the ocean. I totally appreciate that. It never gets
old. I also like that I am in a grown neighborhood, not a cookie-cutter neighborhood, and that I don't have an HOA.
Safety
We like to be close to stores, restaurants, coffee shops, walking trails, etc.
Seperate but convenient to shopping, church, activities, beach.
Trees and proximity to a park
my neighbors
Line of sight to the ocean. Don't block that.
Quiet, coastal open space
The peaceful, small town feel, and that people really care about their homes and community.
views
It used to be down home people. Now it’s only about affordability
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Quiet, great neighbors, close to shopping and schools for those with children
The beach and restaurants.
Safe and family friendly. Walking trails!!
near the beach
quaintness
Again, I purchased a home with a good size yard, not plastered right next to my neighbors, and on top of a canyon. The views are
breathtaking with the closest neighbor behind my property a good distance away.
Rial atmosphere
Quiet, safe
Not much. People keep to themselves and don't seem to want to socialize. All the houses look alike because they were built at the
same time so there's not much character. However the sky is beautiful and a rainbow every so often keeps me happy.
It's safe.
Our neighborhood is quiet
Lagoon access
Rolling hills and less housing development. Our local farmstand was replaced with huge residential complex on Tamarack and El
Camino Real.
Proximity to everything! Beach, trails, shops, dining, and more.
Proximity to village and beaches with shops and food
Close to beach and I-5
That it hasn’t changed much in the last 70 years
The walkability, and how the city keeps up the sidewalks and public trash. Just the general maintenance of the neighborhood.
Good quality of life with decent infrastructure and low crime
Nearby open space.
Spacious lots. My kids could walk to Magnolia, Valley, and C.H.S.
Parks and schools
It is small and intimate
Quiet cul-de-sac with engaged neighbors
peaceful residential atmosphere
Being close to the beaches (which I think are among the best in Southern CA)
My neighbors and how quiet it usually is.
I feel safe, and it is well landscaped
Friendly neighbors who care about each other and their community
Quiet, safe, and pretty with good neighbors.
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I love my old school neighborhood old houses and new
Proximity to the beach
Walkability.
The spaciousness due to the open area
The privacy and open space
Being close to the village, parks and the beach.
care and upkeep
They help other neighbors out
All the beautiful trees.
the homes, streets and sidewalks are well-maintained.
Quietness and the view
Rancho Carlsbad - the security, serenity, and amenities of the park.
low crime
It's open space.
The people who live here and the beauty of the surroundings
My neighbors
The open space it has, lack of street lights
how nice it is
Clean and friendly
Quiet
Quiet, calm, feels safe, people friendly
Friendly people
Friendly neighbors
Open spaces and parks
quiet, not too much traffic, nice view
proximity to the clean beach
Views
High up on shill with a view of the ocean
open land and school
Single family housing that is close to all that is mentioned above
single family homes without a home-owner's association
Truly a family neighborhood
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Open space
the proximity to the ocean
Walkability
view/trails/people
Nice people
Peaceful
Families
Pickleball and the beach
We love the quiet streets where children can play in our neighborhood. We do not want traffic lanes built across Sunny Creek.
Landowners have no plans to contribute to College Road extension across Sunny Creek and the two hundred million dollars of Public
Funds from our city taxes have a far better and higher use than a quarter mile buzz saw thorough fare across Sunny Creek. Don’t Build quiet, no traffic
Alga norte park
Walkability. Looks clean and nice
It is near trails and open space. It's not far from anything which is nice.
Nothing about this neighborhood
Quiet neighborhood, open spaces, trails, well maintained sidewalks and gardens.
Well maintained, quiet, nice people, good schools
No sidewalk, land, my neighbors
Community
view, quiet, safe
My neighbors
I like the fact that the houses and landscaping are all different, not to put down the housing developments that are already built.
Small town feeling and friendly people and feeling safe
Calavera preserve
It's not an HOA
Multiple ages and income levels of residents, lots of trees, walkable streets
Quiet
The lack of pretentiousness and kindness
Being close to the beach in a small town.
Friendliness and connectivity. Neighbors watching out for one another. We walk a lot and have met many of our neighbors within a 2
mile radius.
Safe
The style and neighbors
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Easy access to walking trails
It's great weather and walkability in and to the Village and along the coast.
Serenity and security
Everyone knows each other and talks to each other
Quiet and friendly but not intrusive
Proximity to the beach
Small coastal town lifestyle.
Quiet, friendly and the various walking/hiking trails nearby
open space, great neighbors, low crime
proximity to the village
Friendly neighbors, clean streets and beautiful weather
The people
Quiet at night.
SAFETY
No short term rentals and no halfway houses.
Location, Location, Location
Single house neighborhood
The amount of aingle family homes
Safe. Family friendly. No homeless.
Safety
I live in Lakeshore Gardens across the street from Ralphs. I am 90. An active life is still accessible to me.
Walkability and safety
It’s quiet
Close to beach
Cleanliness and proximity to the ocean
Safety, families and parks.
Walkability, people outside enjoying neighborhood.
Freeway close
Safe and quiet
People are friendly
Restaurants
Walk to the beach
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Cleanliness
Close to coast
It is safe
Friendly neighbors
Quick access to open space and trails and it's quiet!!!
friendly people, walking distance to shopping, beautiful!
Family oriented
The tranquility we used to have before Poinsettia became another I-5 ;-(
My neighbors
The peace and quiet of an older established neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of the Village.
I love that I am close to a beach that I feel very safe to go to any time of day or night
Access to walking trails, views that will preserved as open space
beautiful parks
Quiet, no airplane noise
In the heart of the village
Nearby lagoon
The old houses and sense of community.
The quiet.
The range of ages that have homes in the area.
peaceful and quiet
Old but need side walks
Close to all amenities
It's quiet
The large lots
Openness and space around the homes
Easy access to the coast
It is peaceful and quiet. Park within walking distance.
Kid friendly and safe streets
the large lots (rare around here)
safety, great weather
Safe
The family environment
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Having privacy without having homes on top of each other.
My neighbors
Access to beach, village and open space
Same. That there are still places where wild animals have not been forced out of their natural habitats.
People are friendly
Wide front and side yard setbacks; streets with no cars parked all over (most neighbors use their garages for what it was designed for,
not personal storage); street trees that were planted when the neighborhood was built; tall groves of eucalyptus trees that are
Carlsbad's signature.The atmosphere
small community feeling
I love that I've lived in the same house since 1984 and I still know my neighbors. I love the community events in the parks.
This love for my surrounding area is disappearing. Crowds, homeless drug offenders, trash.
The park across the street
The relaxed atmosphere
We know each other. I can rely on them and enjoy their company.
The makeup of single family homes where we know are neighbors.
We’ll maintained, not a lot of traffic, great schools
Safety, peace, location
Quiet and family oriented
It’s bike/walking friendly
Close to beach
That it is possible for sdge, Telco, Carlsbad to eliminate overhead wires
Ocean view
quiet and friendly
Undeveloped land nearby.
walking trails
walkability
Sense of community
it is not crowded and there are lots of mature trees
Natural beauty, proximity to ocean
The new vitality in the Village.
Sense of community and amenities
oceanviews
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It's quiet, great views, not dense.
Walkability/bikeability and low crime rate. Also love my neighbors.
Planned community, park and school nearby.
Safety + Cleanliness
Quiet streets
Quiet
nice
Accessibility to parks, hiking, and stores r,
Golf courses.
Trees
That it’s safe, keep Carlsbad police on the streets
I love how everyone is friendly, it's clean and safe, and there are community events for families.
The village is walkable with lots of place to eat and local merchants.
A quiet safe area for my family.
Small - Not Crowded.
Proximity to everything
Quiet and safe
Minimize traffic and keep congestion low
Very little crime and no Homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk, etc.
Convience to a lot of things
The walkability to shopping, parks, etc.
Clean & safe.
Open space around us
Wide streets, single family homes, friendly neighbors
open space
Green scape, close to beach
generous side/front/rear yards and setbacks with room for fruit trees and gardens
Respect privac
Community parks
Quiet and private
Accessibility to beach, proximity to shopping, canyon view
An established neighborhood, mostly adult neighborhood
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Feeling safe and comfortable
Beaches
The large trees, neighbors, views.
The ease of being able to walk everywhere.
Single family homes
Gated, wonderful neighbors, very well kept.
Proximity to trails & parks.
Safe
Nearby trails for pretty walks
Love the small town feel with big town amenities. Would really like if city required sidewalks and intermittent speed bumps in the
housing areas to protect all citizens, but mostly because the area has many, many schools with young kids
Silence
family oriented
My neighbors are amazing. We take care of one another. Never had this experience in other suburban areas in Los Anfgelws.
Safety and the natural surroundings canyon trails etc
Location
The stores and parks around it
Community atmosphere.
The open air feeling and lack of traffic across the hiway from So. Carlsbad State Campground..
Wonderful friends who’ve lived here for 21 years like we have. Upkeep of houses, and trails.
Safty
the people
Proximity to the beach.
It is quiet and peaceful.
Low key vibe
Friendly and helpful neighbors
Small town feel.
My neighbors re wonderful and we are close to the beach and lagoons
proximity to ocean
Quiet and low crime!
Pickleball: but we need more courts
1 mile from the beach
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How much it’s gone up in value
It’s safe
clean , quiet, family friendly
Everything I need is close by.
many parks
Older homes / walking distance to ocean
The views of the ocean and open area around our house
It’s proximity to the beach and the village.
Well maintained
I love most being able to run by the beach early in the mornings, or in the evenings for sunset.
Parks
The sea wall, beach & unique charm of the homes north of tamarack between coast highway and the 5 on into the village. Please
don’t let rincon homes and other developers do away with what makes our town special for their profits.
FRIENDLY, SAFE AND CLEAN
Friendliness
It’s friendly, we’ll kept, near open space, and relatively safe.
That we have open space in our neighborhood.
It’s quiet
Neighbor generally care for each other
single family residences
Near the beach
The neighbors, the quiet, the trees and the relative safety.
friendly
Safe and peaceful
Growing up there and most are still living there
Easy to get around.
Easy access to coast, and well maintained surroundings.
safe, clean, great neighbors, lots of open space, large park nearby
Close to everything but still quiet
It is safe.
Limited traffic and transiency
No major business parks etc
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Neighbors
The Suburban Feel
Proximity to beaches, stores, etc. Not too crowded.
Big trees. Large lots.
Not much anymore
Everything
The cool vibe of funky shops, great restaurants.
The family feel
Access to the beach and that in my area no more development can happen
Nothing
I believe it is a safe place to live. Carlsbad P.D. is great.
safe and clean
open space
well planned
Beautiful trees and plants, Aviara signs and fountains, beach
Families
We're permitted to have pets.
Relationship between neighbors, school district and city staff/public safety.
All the old little houses and the families that been around since the 50's
community and belonging; neighbors help each other
walking access to tons of groceries, restaurants, and many other services.
It’s safe
Everything is walkable
Safe and close to lots of cool stuff.
Trails and walkable streets
Its low density, residential nature.
Feels safe
The bike lanes & well maintained roads
Safe feeling
It’s walking distance to the village
Proximity to ocean
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It is very quiet and kept up. The HOA ensures there is a certain standard everyone must adhere to: no abandoned vehicles, no skate
boarders, noise is regulated. There are rules that are common sense to ensure our property value stays up.
having open space around me. Houses don't cover every foot of land.
Quiet streets.
quiet and safety
I love that it feels like a small community
Walkable to grocery and retail, but would love more of Carlsbad to be walkable
Lack of crime & homeless people
it is not oceanside
Access to parks, shopping and our beautiful beaches.
The capability to walk, bike, golf cart into the village.
It’s beautiful, all lost all neighbors are respectful of each other and it is a safe place to be
I feel safe here.
Safe
Quiet and safe
Seeing my neighbors as we are out walking our dogs
Old Carlsbad… hardly any high buildings are huge apartment complexes… Plus access to beautiful beaches that are not too
commercialized
The neighbors.
The character of the homes, how walkable it is, affordability of it.
Library and post office close by, able to walk to park
Walkable and safe
Walking distance to the beach
Still feel safe, still beautiful
Sidewalks/infrastructure —safety
Feeling like I am connected with my neighbors.
It is diverse, mature, and safe.
Safety
Friendly and safe neighborhoods.
Friendly; good folks
Quiet and safe
Proximity to beach
Close to most things that I need
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Old town feel
Across from beach, ocean views.
The open feeling and the view
Friendly neighbors
Proximity to beach and other city amenities
The bike path to the Village and the murals/fairy houses for my kids to enjoy
It’s clean.
Diversity of population
Safety, great schools
Trees
The open space, park, and canyons that surround it,
people are educated and courteous, plenty to do for everyone
Landscaping, close to grocery store
Lots of parks and open space
It’s a short drive to grocery store and beach, and less than a mile walk to the fabulous new Buena Vista park.
Access to trials, and olivenhein country open space directly behind.
Quiet and safe.
the location to the lagoon & ocean.
Trails close by, recreation, family friendly
Quiet safe $ places to walk
single family homes each with their own piece of land
I personally love that I’m walking distance from Poinsettia Park even though I don’t like the dog park addition. We should have more
kid centered park areas throughout the community
Safety
I love the beach and all the people who stop for the sunset. I also love the free parking!!
friendly, accommodating (shared fence project), proximity to Village Faire, et.al.
Open space.
All ages
Consistent management that maintains an attractive and inviting community.
Quiet
good infrastructure, great parks, good groceries/restaurants
Everyone speaks English, and appear not to be motivated by Sacramento liberal politics... and they do not leave trash along the road
like all the other towns and cities in San Diego.
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It is close to the beach.
I used to think it was the best part of town, but not anymore!
across from the beach
Parks
Almost no track homes. Few, for now..., big ugly developments.
Every house has its own character and all of our neighbors look out for each other
old homes and yards to grow things
Single family unique homes
The natural beauty
It's peaceful.
Long term neighbors
walking to schools, kids riding bikes, families walking dogs, mix of style of homes
It’s quite and clean
I have great neighbors, and we watch out for each other.
Friendly neighborhood
Family oriented
dog-friendly, close to my favorite grocery store, movie theatre, pharmacy, and just 10 min to the beach!
Close to the beach and the village.
caring , politeness,kind ,health conscious , clean and others
The open space and old houses
Safety & Cleanliness
Friendly neighbors, quiet
Well thought out green spaces with great walkability (Bressi Ranch)
Safety
It is very peaceful and there are a lot of places to walk. It is also close to the beach and shopping and restaurants.
The ocean breezes, beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Good public schools for my young kids
Small business vibe; great shops and food.
Safe and clean
Most of the houses are single family house and would like to see more single family houses build that are single story
Neighbors and how everyone maintains their homes
My neighbors and sense of community
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The people.
I live in Altimira. It has a sense of community and lots of fun events for residents, e.g. summer concerts, holiday movies.
Friendly and safe
Quiet
Walking trails
Close proximity to everything.
That it is walkable.
The Parks and Open Spaces
Most of my neighbors
the open space, the access to the interstate, to ocean views, the ocean breezes
Usually a quiet neighborhood. The people on this block are nice.
Access to trails
It’s pretty and feels safe.
Easy access to everything. Parks and trails within walking distance.
beautiful surroundings
I loved the neighborhood feel. which is now gone due to vacation rentals and the overbuilding of ADU buildings and the removal of a
parking requirement
Great schools, local park, safe neighborhood
quiet, quick drive to the village and beaches.
I love the privacy, but that is slowly changing with traffic and constant airport noise
Watching the kids playing
Beautiful trees and parks and beach
Single family, theres room to breathe
We think alike
Friendly neighborhood
Safety (despite not being monitored by police), neighbors
Retirement community is all about the people.
Our area, Rancho Ponderosa, is very family-friendly. I love that more young families with kids are moving in again, as it was when we
first moved here.
The unique Village.
Easy walking access to trails, lagoons, and stores!
Quietness, and relatively safe, for now anyway
Space between houses
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Limited through traffic, speed restrictions.
Great neighbors
Feeling safe. Being near the beach
Quietus do close to restaurants, grocery stores and other regular services.
Good neighbors. Feel safe. Good schools.
Safe environment & small-town atmosphere
location
All of the walking trails around me
Most are open minded, live and let live…
Quiet neighborhood
Parks and well kept neighhood
Clean, quiet with a great community feel. We have access to nature, trails, great neighborhood schools and central location with
everything within reach.
Friendly neighbors. Close to a walking trail, dog park (Sun Vista), Sprouts & Forum Shops.
Walking distance to stores
The quietness and ocean view
The neighbors! Community
Neighbors
How friendly everyone is, safe
Friendly folks, quirky houses (olde Cbad)
Access to the beach
Small town feel
Swimming pools.
Space, personality, families
Community
Short distance between home and most necessities (grocery stores, pharmacies, dentist, doctor, school, park, etc.)
Safety
Close to lagoon, crossing, park, beach,
My neighborhood is clean and friendly but just down the road less than a mile are many homeless transients. This must not be allowed.
We are a family centered community.
The friendliness, cleanliness and safety I feel here.
Everyone knows each other and at least respects each other. We have stores and companies close by but that does not interrupt our
immediate community which is safe for our kids.
The Foothills is quiet and has nice common areas
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Its far from the loud trains
Walking my dog
The quiet, quaint Areas that haven’t been destroyed by modern designs.
Access to transit.
Neighbors looking out for me.
The sense of community
Still Old Carlsbad (until a 4-storey monstrosity invades)STOP
Great beaches, small local businesses
The beach
I have felt safe in my neighborhood in the past. Lately crime has increased and that concerns me.
The greenier
Safe, clean streets
safe and peaceful
Our neighborhood has escaped the mega remodel plague that has consumed and euthanized the village and Barrio.
The neighbors, close to school
The hiking trails
The ocean
Quiet and clean
Being close to Alga Norte and restaurants
My neighborhood is quiet and safe. There’s ownership pride. Yards and streets are well maintained and streets are lighted.
Lots of trees, walking trails, and lagoon nearby.
I live in Encintas
It’s quite and close to shopping and freeway acceess
It has many kids and dogs
Neighbors
Safety and cleanliness. I love how the residents do a good job of keeping their property in good shape, love that we are low crime area.
Safe
the proximity to the lagoon: the vista to the south, and the lack of heavy traffic.
Still has a friendly, small-town atmosphere.
Quiet and gated
Close community
It's quiet, peaceful and friendly neighbors.
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Close too beach and feel safe
We know our neighbors, we have a sense of family in our neighborhood.
The fact that all of the houses look different
Safe for my kids
Safe and quiet
Exercise facilities
care about neighbor.
Not generic. Each lot/home is unique
The access to the beach.
Location, safe, mostly homeowners and not renters
Can walk to my son’s school
Walkable streets
Ocean view
Close to the Village shops, restaurants, beach and shopping
Curated trees and flower beds
Hiking trails - Box Canyon
Somewhat clean neighborhood where neighbors are friendly and feel safe.
Parks and the beach.
Family oriented and well-planned to balance close access to shopping and services and maintain open space
Open spaces
Cleanliness, safety
Beautiful view
Nice & well-maintained.
It's closed to Holiday park
Clean and lay back
The ability to walk to everything.
Friendly neighbors
Natural spaces, local shops and restaurants, everything available in a short drive
Family oriented
Beautiful landscape, quality elementary school, walkable to stores
Low crime
Pride of community and ownership
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I used to love my neighborhood (the village) it is no longer is a quaint village Its always crowded and traffic jams. The city got carried
away issuing building permits
I’m 5 minutes from everything
La costa
Quiet, although not as quiet as it used to be.
Our neighbors are our friends!
Walk to shops, food and beach.
nice and clean
Small development (19 houses) great neighbors. Quiet.
It used to be safety...but no longer because of open borders
not sure
Nice friendly people
Unique homes that aren’t cookie cutter, new reservoir park nearby and access to hiking trail.
A sense of community, neighbors looking out for each other.
Friendly neighbors
The distance to the beach and cleanliness
Everyone willing to help keep each other safe and support one another.
Clean, quiet and secure
location
It’s walkability
It is clean and I feel safe. People are friendly.
That it’s still a single family neighborhood
Respectful neighbors
Classic California Beach town feeling.
The homeless living in the hills of Frost Ave, my drug dealing neighbor, stolen vehicles and petty crime.
Safety
Coastal
closeness to the beach and neighbors
Sense of community
Quiet
Quiet and neat
Next to a canyon I walk almost daily with my dog
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Close to Ocean, freeway, shopping and family friendly
Safety, freedom, wide street, single family homes
large lots for homes
Laid back atmosphere and great schools
I do love that I am Encinitas schools
proximity to village and beach
Walkability
The people and the view
No HOA
Proximity to beaches, restaurants and shops.
Traffic is minimum. Neighborhood is quiet/safe.
safety
Quiet and safe
The people
Walkability
Close to amenities
The quiet but friendly neighbors.
It's near the water.
Safe; close to the coast; greenbelt rare in other parts of the city
Ocean breeze and moderate temperatures prevail in a safe environment
Everything is unique and doesn't all look alike.
The Police
peaceful, safe, families, close to schools
Safe, clean, walkable
New construction in Old Carlsbad
People,
Quiet streets
It’s Walkable I live in Bressi Ranch no more people
The walkways along the shoreline
Same as above plus easy access to shopping, medical
Safe. Quiet. Respectful neighbors. Parks
Quiet mostly
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The non-cookie cutter feel (Olde Carlsbad)
We’re on a hill
It's a small neighborhood and we all know each other
Nothing
Location to beach and transportation
My residence is in Oceanside, but I LIVE in Carlsbad if that makes sense to you!
Being in the Village and seeing young families moving in.
It’s lovely & walkable
Safety, peace and quiet, golf courses
The people
Quiet & relatively safe.
And now they are disappearing. The taller buildings in the village is appalling. And every plot of "open space" has development on it.
Where 1 house stood for decades, now the are 5-7. It's very sad to see
Master planned community
Quiet
People
Being at the coast
My neighborhood is close to everything. Stored just down the street but lots of beautiful parks near me. Great to walk and lots of
people have dogs they walk all the time. Also nice walking trails near by.
I always feel safe and encouraged by everyone I encounter. Like a true small town.
My actual neighbors and proximity to olde Carlsbad
Friendliness and walk paths
The people
quite little crime
Safe. Quiet. Close to restaurants and nature.
it's proximity to shopping and roadways
the weather
the neighbors! and the roads are wide enough- apparently there are communities around us where the roads arent wide enough and
homeowners cannot park on their own side of the street.
Hills that aren’t completely developed
Clean and safe
Great sense of community
We like our home and that we were able to purchase a single family home that was new construction. It's difficult to find new
construction that is not designated for lower income or significantly smaller in size.
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Open view to the ocean
We love that it’s quiet, we’re off the beaten path and we look out for each other. A real sense of community.
That it’s not over congested.
La Costa is a gem in the rough. I wish it was less developed. But I still love it's natural beauty with the Batiquitos Lagoon and the green
rolling hills.
Generally well-kept and quiet (except for those annoying light planes from Paloma’s)
Safe
I know most everyone on my street.
Batiquitos Lagoon and the surrounding trails
It’s not a thru street
Community of neighbors and summer concert series
I like living in an HOA where the community is kept clean and their are rules to benefit home values.
Safety, spacious living, family friendly much more than other SD county areas
Family friendly locals
The large lots, tree li d streets and older homes with charm.
Friendly neighbors, cleanliness, the feel of community, aesthetic maintenance
Proximity to all services including public transportation
Very quiet and safe
green space, open view of the ocean
MY HOUSE
The people
safe
I love the overall feel of Carlsbad Village.
It is very walkable
It is quiet for the most part, and the neighborhood is full of nice people.
straight shot to beach, open land and views
Nice weather, beach attitude
Close to the beach/ people
I love that it is close to the beach and has land that is still open around it.
Amenities for sports and riding bikes
The Lagoon
Its proximity to everything, beach, work, shops, etc.
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Family
Clean and safe
Location and nature
green/native open space
The community interaction and involvement
Middle class neighborhood without the new box apartments being built in the Barrie.
The views
Community of Single family single unit homes
Walkable, friendly, older cottages
Great maintenance and security
Safety
Scenic views and proximity to parks and hiking trails.
The relationships I have with my neighbors
Peaceful, with minimal noise
I love the small town feel of my neighborhood
The quiet tucked awayness, while also being close to the highways
The open spaces, particularly around the lagoons.
That small town feeling
Proximity to ocean, open space, park land
Walkability
Unique old homes, hosp forest, neighbors, quiet, walkability
It feels and is the carlsbad that I grew up in
I love that we have become friends with people in our neighborhood and we all care about make our neighborhood a nice, safe place to
live!!!I love wide open spaces! STOP building new homes before we become a concrete city!
Natural beauty
Friendly neighbors.
Safety
The undeveloped near Ponto Beach. Unfortunately the city has just voted to make these areas high density housing, despite the park
deficit and open space deficit in the southwest quadrant. This is especially disturbing because that decision goes against all the criteria
that you are supposed to be using for decision making.
It's a small little community where we all watch over each other. Only one way in and the same way out.
Nothing
Great neighbors
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Trails
Clean, safe, lots of vegetation.
Location to amenities and Calavera Preserve.
Close to Poinsettia Park and shopping
The growing homeless population
I don’t, there’s too much construction!
The people and the access to services and beach
Our La Costa neighborhood is relatively safe, despite random break-ins. Police is responsive, and city parks and services are close by
Close to services
Quiet area
The open space that used to be abundant when I grew up here.
Close Hiking /Walking Trails
Small town vibe in the village.
Many people walking about
Homes and neighbors
Nice houses and beautiful sidewalks
The Buena Vista and ocean beyond.
clean neighborhood, nice area
Temperate climate, access to stores
Local businesses helping one another out
It’s clean, people show pride of ownership, and it’s fairly quiet.
My neighbors who have all been here for many years as I have.
Friends
It is clean
Being close to all of the schools.
Proximity to water. But I hate that people use my street as an alternative to El Camino and speed through the neighborhood
I loved that all my neighbors were families, getting an adu out in next to my house loses that way if life. My neighborhood has always
been quiet and now no more
Old Carlsbad..variety of neighbors and mix of homes
Clean and safe
small town feel
The small community feel with single family houses that are unique and not six unit condos.
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Access to the beach
quiet
All of above. Schools. Infrastructure
It is quiet and clean.
The sense of community
We all know each other
Quiet
How peaceful it is
Great community
Proximity to amenities and recreation.
It’s quiet, the village feels like a small town.
Ocean and restaurants
It’s safe!
Nothing
That it’s not a master planned community
trees and parks in the neighborhood
Excellent schools, beach access, local farmer’s market
Quiet and safe
Friendly neighbors
Everyone knows each other
My neighbors
Proximity to the beach
You illegally built the affirmed housing near the elementary school! Shame on you!!
That i know my neighbors.
Clean, green, quiet.
Open spaces and nature
Safety
3/4 miles from the beach. 1.5 miles from the village. Quiet neighborhood.
Safety
Nice people
To crowded
Open land access to trails
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Quiet
Clean and safe streets
Proximity to the freeway
Beach proximity, excellent schools and parks, home price appreciation.
Safe, excellent schools, low crime
No HOA!
The friends we have made
beach atmosphere
We just moved here, and I already can see a lot of the people around me are very kind.
Walkability and proximity to amenities
Neighbors
Safety, cleanliness
Young kids close to park and school
No homeless people and low crime
Quiet and relatively safe
Clean, quiet, friendly. (Robbery is up though.)
The people and the look and feel
Close to work
All ages, big homes, friendly neighbors.
How well it is cared for and feeling of safety
Quiet and safe
Great neighbors.
Kind people and safety
The weather
Safe and neighbors watch out for one another
neat and clean
Smaller feel but walking distance to small shops and restaurants
It feels neighborly and yet it feels up to date
Parks and walkability
The new, nearby Buena Vista Park
Small town atmosphere - and the ocean view
It's safe and quiet
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quiet
The village but not too many tall buildings
Quite, safe, family friendly and walkable neighborhood. Love the fact that I can walk to the grocery store, post office, library, movie
theatre, schools etc.
Quiet and not much traffic.
the parks, walk ways, friendly for run bike and play in relaxed atmosphere
Just about everything I need is within a few mile radius.
Safety, though concerned about increasing anti-vaxx & "three percenter" extremist presence/streetcorner rallies
I love the larger lots and more mature landscape and trees. It's easy to get to shopping and the village and freeways.
Quiet and green
Proximity to hiking trail
Friendliness and care of and for neighbors.
Access to open space
We are close to downtown and also the beach
My neighbors and proximity to the beach.
Safe, friendly, great for walking.
It's seclusion and views
Preserved open space
Wakability
Green space, walkability, and landscapes.
safe!
Convenience to everything.
Easy to walk and accessible to village
The wide streets. The camaraderie of the neighborhood.
Safe and clean.
quiet
No through traffic
Close to beach, shopping, freeway, etc. Safe neighborhood
That the giant smokestack is no longer standing at Cannon rd.
that kids can play safely in the neighorhood and go on the streets by themselves (Bressi Ranch)
Community and single family homes
Single family neighborhood
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Walkable, safe
Close to work, the beach and great neighbors.
No tall buildings, the feel of a small town.
I love that our neighborhood has plentiful access to dining, shopping, and entertainment nearby. I love the sense of neighborhood
bonding that has developed over the years, with an outside orientation to the streetscape and a welcoming environment to meet one
another. Historically, I would have remarked on how I loved how it felt like such a safe place to live, but, unfortunately, that has
changed in recent years.
Close the beach but quiet.
Tree cover
Mixture of old and new houses. No cookie cutter tracts
Quiet and safe
Clean street with sidewalks and streetlights. Friendly neighbors. Poinsettia park is wonderful.
Beach access and my neighbors
Neighborhood involvement in Saving open space
Proximity to hiking trails and open space
Proximity to ocean
My neighbors and the streets which are kept clean. Excellent garbage pick up, including hazardous waste, etc.
Community
Trails
Very family friendly and lots of shops and restaurants
I love the proximity to all that the village has to offer. Restaurants, live music and shopping. Just the cool, friendly vibe.
I can do almost everything I need to do within 15 min drive.
How quite it is
Quiet
Architectural design of the homes, landscaping, and pedestrian sidewalks and trails.
I love the beautiful old palm trees down the street from my house on Adams. The trees are on the west side of Adams, just before St.
Patrick's.
We live on a cul de sac. Good neighborhood for the most part.
Parks and walkability
Good & safe feeling neighborhood
The view
Walkabity
quiet and considerate neighbors
Kelly school and the way it creates community for it's families.
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My neighbors — the bluff above Tamarack
The preserve trails and my neighbors!
It is quiet, friendly and full of outdoor recreation opportunities and beach access
the beach
No low income housing nearby
The open space, nature, walking path nearby, quiet, friendly neighbors
Walkability, lots of parks
quiet
Location. Near beach, shopping, Costco etc
Lots of open space nearby. Trails and parks.
It’s peaceful
convenient location
Walkability
we live in a safe environment
The historic buildings and the shade cast by tall trees
accessibility to I-5
Open spaces, trails
Clean, green, well maintained
quiet and friendly
It is really quiet
Trails/nature
Small
Friendliness
Its proximity to the beach and village
Decent sized lots with peace and quiet.
Great friends
Clean, maintained, well kept
The trees and large lots of Olde Carlsbad.
Local park for kids and dog park nearby
Safe, family oriented
All the families
Walkable. Can walk to stores and restaurants.
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Quiet small town feel
Easy walkable access to services and shops.
Community feel
Great people live here
Eclectic
The beauty of the area
Walkability - within a half mile are 3 schools, shops and restaurants.
The community feel people have for where we live is most important. We know each other, we live in a neighborhood w/o air
b&b and other vrbos.
It feels safe
low crime
Supportive families
The people. I feel comfortable around my like minded neighbors. We watch out for each other.
Friendly, respectful neighborhood
Walk to beach, Village, and train station…
Walkable to beach-open space
trails close by
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Stop building so many multi family residence’s
Expanded pedestrian zones, safer bike lanes and walking paths
great public transportation.
Less pollution and noise from leaf blowers, yard tools, and vehicles.
prevent overdevelopment of apartments, condos
Less construction projects, more preservation of natural areas.
Dedicated golf cart and bike lanes throughout the city.
More local organic retail businesses in the “downtown” portion of town.
Stop all of the things the current city council is proposing stop growth and abuse of the environment
It’s absurd that I can’t take my dog to walk on leash cars at any Carlsbad parks or beaches. We are considering moving out of Carlsbad
100% for this reason.
Put speed bumps or something similar to slow down the drag racers or Carlsbad Blvd near the campgrounds
Walkability, bikeability, world-class public transit, higher-density & affordable housing, and the ability for young adults who have
grown up here to afford to stay!
Services for elderly people who cannot drive
get all the utilities buried
More restrictions for RV parking on streets. More land used for dining, retail, live event, and commerce as opposed to residential
building
More efficient use of "dead land" that could be green space, not commercialized
A dog beach or at least some off leash hours at the beach.
Fixing the erosion on three beach bluff off of Palomar Airport
Cleaner Air (no smog, no smoke, no gas exhaust, no outdoor grill smoke, no VOC)
Dog beach
Better/intelligent traffic control at stoplights
stop building more housing. traffic and congestion is taking away from what we love about Carlsbad
Remove Carlsbad to Encinitas Camino Junipero extension from the general plan
Keep it as it is.
More hiking trails and connected trails.
Revamping Carlsbad Village
more open spaces & parks
Provide more parking at the beach. Remove temp. restaurant space that impedes sidewalks. Fewer high density housing in the Village.
Am concerned about traffic increases.
recognizing its history
more ethnic food options and grocery stores
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More restaurants
Less growth, less traffic, less homeless. Fix up what we already have.
No new housing that takes away from Carlsbad's barrio character, keep corporate businesses out
1) What would make Carlsbad even better is having available actually affordable homes that working people could buy. I am a long
term renter and will have to leave Carlsbad (after living here for 12 years) if I ever want to be able to buy something. Carlsbad needs
some kind of housing program for those who no longer have children in the home (so not a family of 4 on the housing assistance charts)
that make a bit too much for low-moderate income housing but have very decent income and could afford a mortgage comparable to
the high rents here. My rent is the amount of many people's mortgages, but as we all know, the price of homes for sale has become out
of reach. 2) Keep the limited supply of homes out of the hands of foreign and cash purchasers who never intend to live in the home and
become part of the community.
Bus or shuttle transportation to train station, shops, beaches.
More affordable housing throughout the city. Safe bike lanes and walkways.
More walking path along the beach, parks and good schools. Affordable housing for young people.
Focus on sustainability, protecting our environment, and social justice.
Better beach access (more parking and trails to and from)
Keep the laid back, small town community feel of Carlsbad by ensuring that the coastal beach areas remain as natural, open space with
walking and bike trails. Please do not commercialize the coastal area of southern Carlsbad by building hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.
Dogs allowed in parks and beaches
More single family homes, less high density
Less traffic on the 101 during the weekends. The motorcycles all day long and the loud racing cars all night long.
Need more housing .. prices are insane. As an owner who bought years ago .. I feel sorry for anyone trying to buy a home in Carlsbad
now! Not sustainable.. not good for quality of life. It is a crisis that city Council must do something about urgently.
More level in parking at the beach a light a so Carlsbad st beach parking to make a left out of so Ponto beach parking. U turn at la costa
is so dangerous.
if the sea wall was extended from Cannon to La Costa and more bathrooms and showers were at the beaches
Better public transportation from neighborhoods to downtown, to train station, to shopping.
Dog beach
Live well and peaceful
I think the new potential changes to the coastline will be a huge benefit. More parking down at Ponto and all the way to Palomar area
along the beach. Also, there should be a type of cement strand that goes along the eastern edge of the Ponto beach, so people can park
in the lot and not drag a ton of stuff in the sand.
Very tight control on all crime. Continue to work on loitering and homeless.
Eliminate the invasive, unsafe noise from the train horns from Tamarack Avenue through the Village. Safer and more bike lanes.
Traffic flow. It took too long to connect bridge on poinsettia lane and el Camino real is a mess. It should be 3 lanes continuously. Same
with el Camino heading south. Bottlenecks create nightmare traffic. And stop building these huge communities. We’re built out.
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Affordable housing.
Batiquitos lagoon is drying up and may lose its appeal. Needs to be dredged.
Less crowded.
Be a leader in protecting the environment.
Please equip rail road crossings at major intersections with pedestrian and auto crossing safety equipment that allows for no train
whistles. This should be accomplished asap at Tamarack, Carlsbad Village Dr, Grand, Village station, etc. The City of Oceanside has
done this in its downtown area which has been great for residences, visitors, and businesses.
beautiful park at Avenida Encinas and the 101
Better parking downtown
ease up on the density of housing. What is shown in the city plans is not what ends being built deceiving on density
Preserve open spaces and add more parking
STOP GREEN LIGHTING EVERY CONDO PROJECT THAT YOU RECEIVE. THEY ARE DESTROYING THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE
VILLAGE !!!
Less traffic
I like to see Carlsbad patrolling the streets, day and Night. It gives you a sense of security
Stop all of the Covid crap.
revert to 3 stories high in the village
New housing (especially infill) should be required to have unique, appealing architecture and include affordable housing that is actually
used for affordable housing. More protected bike lanes, paths, etc. Disallow short term rentals unless the house is lived in by the
owner.
Resisting development , maintaining the character it has today while expanding parks, walking trails and open areas
Stop Building more hoses
use elements fo the dark sky initiative when adding or upgrading lighting systems.
a building moratorium! I loved the old Carlsbad. There is too much traffic for the streets, and not enough parking.
More recreational areas: parks, trails. Com UNITY pools and fields, more indoor rec centers, pickleball and dog parks.
Maintain as much as open area and farming area as possible.
A comprehensive and respectful solution to the homeless.
Less crime.
New housing. I need a smaller place (1600 sf) with new construction so I can sell my 2700 sf 26 yr old home. Single 65 and upkeep on a
large older home is challenging.
Stricter enforcement of parking regulations, a solution for the homeless issue and a DQ
More restaurants
Keep a lis on over development, especially high end
SDGE recently spent $3 million per mile to bury some power lines in Julian. For some reason,Carlsbad City Hall accepted payment from
SDGE, so that SDGE is no longer responsible for this necessary and overdo project. Why did you take the money, yet have done
nothing? Dumb move, and the longer you wait, the more dishonest it appears.
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A ban on dense housing which will cause immense problems, crowded roads, not enough water for residents, problems with
insufficient power supply.
Stop destroying the downtown shops by tearing down quaint shops in order to build any more monstrosities. Also realize that those of
us who live east of El Camino are worthwhile residents.
less tall buildings and walking viewa
Many more off-leash trails, a beach area, and GRASSY large open dog parks for our furry FAMILY members!
Allow bikes on walk behind seawall one morning each week. Like perhaps Thursdays between 8am and noon.
Do not get to business friendly
Carlsbad is pretty good right now. It has a good mix of shopping, dining, work, the beach and open space. Please try to limit the urge to
change it into a town full of high-rise buildings.
Maintain its character of today and minimize any further build up, including not expanding Palomar Airport
To continuously maintain the quality that put Carlsbad on the top.
Connect trails - too many short trails.
STFOR DOWNTOAN AREA -STOP BUILDING AND STOP BUILDING MULTIPLE STORY BUILDINGS
Renovated schools. Expansion of roads/freeway. Better ymca. More affordable housing units.
Renovate the old, do not zone open space for new development. Start with the Shoppes in Carlsbad. Find new ways to help the
homeless. Prepare for global warming.
Build a pier
Increase public transportation within city and to/from Carlsbad-San Diego & San Diego airport
Power lines need to be pit underground, especially around Aviara parkway. This is such a beautiful place that nature has created &
the power lines are an eyesore & likely a health hazard
Get rid of half the people and all the cars.
Don't live DOWN to it's nickname Carlsbadistan ! We must be fiscally responsible, and welcoming to everyone in order to attract and
retain great businesses, as well as the high-paying jobs they create. California has changed, and too many of my neighbors have left
due to high taxes and lack of tolerance. Two of them left for Utah, and 1 to Texas, and 2 to Colorado.
The traffic signaling in the City are horrible. It doesn't seem that they are sequenced at all. Sit at red light often when no one else is at
the intersection. Terrible when traveling around town.
STOP BUILDING FOR THE WEALTHY!!!!!
Plant more trees
Non-vehicle transportation such as walking and biking enhancements and passive speed reducers, especially in residential areas so
people can use the streets safely. I also believe that actively and rapidly increasing sustainability measures will enhance our city and
region.
hire city staff that like Carlsbad for what it is and not trying to make it San Diego
Another pool and better maintenace of all parks, aquatics centers
A walking promenade
no more high rise buildings slower growth no more high density housing
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Counterintuitive. However. Don’t- make big changes. We moved here for a reason.
A new city hall
Finish the rail trail, small outdoor music venue, area for food trucks, preservation of traditional beach houses and architecture
completion of the Coastal Rail Trail with more ways to cross the tracks & lagoons
Restrict planes flying over neighborhood
Stop building more condos! Stop the gentrification of the Barrio. As a teacher at Jefferson Elementary School I have seen so many
families being displaced from their homes to build new developments and condos/apartments.
Stop building ugly 4 story condos!.
Stop the 4 to 5 story buidling sin th ebarrio, new red curbs, cross walk, more stop signs in the Barrio. Get the lighting put in now.
CPD needs to patrol the coast hwy!! Speeder's day and night!
Less crime, prowlers car thiefs
Expand El Camino Real into 6 lanes from Oceanside to Encinitas. The traffic jams merging from 3 lanes to 2 lanes during rush hour is a
mess and mass polluter
More law enforcement
Maintaining the smaller village environment
More pedestrian friendly-walking next to speeding traffic is unpleasant and can be dangerous.. Connected & longer hiking trails.
That is a hard one it is so great here, maybe off leash dog park near beach
Nothing! It’s already perfect!
Traffic calming, lower speed limits, improved e-bike infrastructure
Keep traffic flowing, affordable housing, more cultural events, bike and pedestrian safe
Change flight path out of Palomar Airport so planes change direction over the ocean instead of low altitude buzzing over residential
neighborhoods.
Non fast food restaurants in other areas outside the Village area that do not close at 3 pm.
Better street crossing and more emphasis on central and south Carlsbad.
less traffic
A slow down on condo development and more parking
Restaurants in the barrio
Clear, concise and thoughtful review of proposed projects that are completely open to the public
dog beach!
Continued harmonious balance between nature and development
Expanding parks
Continue to enhance the open space, trails, and beaches.
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More parking in the village. Stop giving up parking for tables.
Better public transit, more trees, fewer big ugly box stores and offices.
No homeless people.
Quit trying to change it
Bike trails
To have to stay like it is.
Hmmmmm...keep it the same?
Less boxy and more colorful design of new properties in The Village
Friendly Senior Center with more openness to requests without the Staff saying No
Better policing
We need more tennis courts near Alga Norte park and Aviara park.
Carlsbad must continue to carefully plan out its growth strategy. We love its mid-size population size with all the open space, and don't
want to see that go away. That said, please keep attracting the variety of tech and other companies to plant roots here. Good
employment is key!
More restaurants
Commitment to small businesses in the Village. Off the 5 highway the fast food and chain businesses are unflattering, but the
commitment to local business as you get closer to the water is amazing. Would love to see a community pool as part of the Calavera
Hills Community Association.
Stop building all the high rises downtown!
More classes/events for seniors.
Put a Wholefoods Market (or equivalent) in downtown Carlsbad
Stop the out of control development you are killing the small town vibe.
A dog beach or dog hours on the beach.
More good local restaurants and shops, live
more green space. lower criminals,traffic.better quality stores/shopping downtown(not all thrift shops but family oriented
More connected and frequent public transportation
Stop allowing developers to build multi-use buildings in the village and condos at the beach
We have got to create safe bike paths along the coast so that we can all enjoy the beautiful outdoors without having everyone needing
to drive their cars. Also, we definitely need more pickleball courts at our parks. I cannot fathom how a decision was made at Poinsettia
park to add a monstrous dog park instead of adding some additional pickleball courts.
That it stays as is. More trails to walk along beach. Rock free beaches at Carlsbad state beaches
More bike paths and pickle ball courts.
Stop building Hi-rise commercial and residential structures.
safe travel over the train tracks for bikes and walkers. Use of solar and other enviromentally responsible building including stormwater
capture and low impact design
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Stopping the airport and automobile traffic explosion. Getting worse and worse.
Keep the small town feel. Do not allow any more big developments, malls, huge housing tracks, huge apartment complexes.
Continual and upgraded concerns and facilities for our senior community
Reducing aircraft from Palomar airport flying off-route over homes south of the airport.
Very smart development, with architecture and design that fits the community
A unique robust plan to prevent homelessness and support individuals to get care they need and a roof over their heads
Keep the village a unique and special place, mandate coastal theme for all new structures, height should be 3 stories.
I think more extensive biking trails would be helpful, it would be lovely to take a long bike ride without being next to car traffic.
less condos and apartments
More access to athletic fields and walking trails.
More of the walkability - many storefronts are empty at the moment.
more open spaces
Reduce crime associated with transients and better manage transients/unhoused.
More middle income housing available - not sold as rentals.
More public space with interactive activities. Also a wildlife rehab place like we had before.
STOP BUILDING!
Stop developing, stop tearing down cute old one stories and replacing with 3-4 story buildings. Our cute “village” looks like Huntington
Beach now
is stop the uncontrollable growth, give us room to breathe and stop the dangerous traffic and inconsiderate new drivers who drive
dangerously fast, even in downtown traffic, we're are our police and highway patrol officers to control this new danger to all...
less franchise businesses and more unique shops and outdoor eateries
Walk / Bike routes away from high speed traffic that go to the beach. La Costa Avenue is a death ride. Timed signals also.
Stop building
E-bike safety for kids and drivers. Maybe a mandatory training and license to drive an e-bike with consequences if not followed.
I don’t want any changes except kicking out the developer’s hole only want profits and don’t care about the city.
More pedestrian friendly - more walkable areas and actual bike paths that are not all next to traffic, slower vehicle traffic. Maintaining
small, unique businesses and keeping the local feel. Please do not turn this into the next Newport Beach! We need more fair housing
and affordable housing. Bring back the iconic skatepark and give those kids a safe place - and a chance at the Olympics!
Putting utility poles underground. Lower train below ground for noise, etc
Better community news outreach
Make a plaza where there is no cars and only walking with retail stores
Bringing government still closer to the people rather than just districting.
Leave it as it is: limit or eliminate development
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let us take our dogs for walks on the beach, They are after all part of the family. Also making public transportation more accessible and
safe, that would be really helpful.
less development, more parking, more open space, better city council
Don't waste money on high cost golf courses that only old white guys enjoy. Focus on family friendly projects that are affordable to a
family.
The noise of hwy 5 travels all through Aviara. It makes me sad. Quiet the hwy 5 with re-paving.
services to homeless. heartbreaking to see people having to live outside that need services
Less traffic on freeway and more upscale restaurants
Less traffic or the ability to regulate the lights properly
Dropping the RR tracks as was done in Solana Beach
courage to stand as its own entity aside from local and state politics. in other words continue to foster a robust business community,
great schools and suburban character
Lessen the number of Surfliner trains that go by in the middle of the night and interrupt sleep. Love the Coaster and ride it often, but the
Surfliner tends to blare their horns which is frustrating, especially when trying to sleep.
Having more cost effective housing.
Stop selling property in the Village to third parties to turn into luxury housing that only multi-millionaires can afford. The locals here are
embarrassed by how much the city has sold out. It seems every time I drive through downtown another Subway has emerged. Also
allowing locals and residents who've lived here for 10-15-20+ years preferential considerations over tourists and third parties/non-locals
(discounted parking, opportunity to bid on property before non-locals, consideration for low-income housing before non-locals, etc.) I'm
31 and I've lived here my entire life, paying taxes for over 1/2 that time. My family had deep roots in Carlsbad, but over the last 10
years has been forced out due to exorbitant housing costs. I dreamed of someday raising my kids in my hometown but can't see that
happening unless I win the lottery. I know the obvious response: if you can't afford it, leave. However if the city could somehow help
the community, especially those who have been here decades or longer, that would be ideal. For reference I make 100k annually and
share a 3 bedroom condo with 3 roommates.
Carlsbad feels like its become more cramped and quick over the years. It used to be just the angsty high schoolers driving way too fast
in the neighborhood- but now it's tourists too. While there is understanding that Carlsbad is a tourist destination, when choices of
More sidewalks. Where I live it seems to be random which streets have sidewalks (west side of Jefferson, Yes / east side of Jefferson,
No)
Manage the homeless. They have more rights now than hard working residents. It is out of control. Violence and crimes by homeless
has increased and enough is enough! Give us our safe City back!
stop building so many tall apartment buildings in the downtown area.
Limit high density housing or shopping centers with inadequate parking
Beach shuttle
more diversity!
Comprehensive dedicated bike paths that are separate from cars
parks with *adult* exercise equipment. :)
less traffic
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Less airport noise
Less Social Programs & more Law Enforcement
Easy recycle of Amazon/boxes, ziplock bags, gradually reduce/remove plastic use
more inventory of homes so we don't have 30 offers on homes for sale so people can actually live here
no parking on streets downtown. (state street?)
With the increase in e-bikes, it would be nice to have additional bike paths especially by the beach/in parks rather than on the road
Keep open spaces and parks; more pickleball courts.
Stop building high rise buildings downtown!
Love the hikes and parks! less traffic.
Ensure homeless encampments do not take place
lower the petty crime rate
Less Air BNBs
People coming together about the vaccine for Covid
Maybe closing off some of the downtown streets to auto traffic.
Less traffic on the 5, or more alternative routes that just El Camino.
More urban feel in certain pockets - less sprawl & suburb feel
As Carlsbad citizens age, more walking paths on all major streets (like La Costa Ave)
Get rid of the homeless hobos ruining our parks and downtown! Enough aleready!
Continued focus on Healthy living and healthy eating. The Farmers market is good. The community gardens are good. But we need
more to emphasize that America has a huge health problem crested by the SAD (Standard American Diet) of Fast ,Junk and Processed
"food." We need to emphasize places and facilities what promote "eating real food" and that "food is medicine." Carlsbad could be
the "healthy mecca of North County."
More (and better) Asian food
Keeping the charm even while updating it. Adding in more restaurants. Not over building or ripping things down but revitalizing them.
put train tracks below street level
More police
More Police, More focus in clean up our streets and downtown. We need to get the drug addict's off of our streets!
More jobs and more amusement
Not really sure....
Put the utility poles underground in my neighborhood. They are unsightly is such a beautiful community.
More conservative city leaders.
Stop so much development.
Pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks at Chestnut Avenue.
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Connecting the Coastal Rail Trail between downtown Carlsbad to Cannon road and further south.
Less density in the village. New building designs more in keeping with the seaside ambience.
Keep a grip on keeping homeless out and keep Carlsbad clean.
More enforcement of the "modified exhaust" vehicle noise along 101. Loud vehicles cruising the coast should be discouraged.
less multi-level development; seaside restaurants
More affordable housing
Slowing down the development of the downtown area
Reduce congestion and ticket unregistered vehicles parked on streets. Repair roads in a timely manor. Have traffic lights recognize
bicycles and motorcycles at intersections.
More parking
holding the line against increasing crime in CA
stop development of high-occupancy condos and apartments in the Village
Clean up the homeless
get rid of the hotels and giant apartment buildings by the beach
More sidewalk/street repairs
More diverse restaurants and arts/culture scene
Add more park space near to the ocean.
More mixed use, transit oriented development to allow young professionals and families the opportunity to live here.
Less traffic, keep preventing homelessness in our city.
Carlsbad needs a Performing Arts Complex and Theater that can provide facilities for various performing arts activities and groups.
Better Street lights
Have a real plan for growth and unwanted growth, ex. have a clear plan to reduce and eliminate non-tax paying people from our city
that are not contributing to the growth and community that we are working so hard to support.
Less homeless and more police, keep our city safe
Cooler shops and restaurants in the village.
Solve homeless problems of the downtown area
I'd like to see the village area revitalized more. That area is a huge parts of the town's attraction.
Limit growth, maintain open space, reduce traffic
Stop building new houses
Get the homeless out of our city
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Providing pickleball courts in the village at Pine Park between the Senior Center and the multiuse field where there is currently grass.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport. St Michaels is the only place to play that is convenient to old Carlsbad and it is impossible to get
time on the court. Pjckleball is one of the best activities that seniors can do for their health and there are many seniors in old Carlsbad. It
is also a draw for the vacationers that come to the village. Poinsttia Park is too far away. The power plant area might also work.
answers for homeless wandering downtown, train station, etc.
We love our open space, please keep protecting it!
Prioritize restoration of Buena Vista Lagoon/have pet owners keep dogs off beach and pick up pet waste from sidewalks
Paved and dirt bike/walk paths between schools, parks, and other major city centers SEPARATE from roads with automobiles.
Pedestrian/bike bridges. More skate parks and pump tracks since older population bans them in the neighborhoods (it's an olympic
sport now). Another pool (and make Encinitas build a pool for its schools' teams) so that recreational sports can have better times for
practice. There's no reason for the city to force 12 year-olds to stay up until 930pm on school nights for practice.
The police need to value all citizens equally; rather than always catering to million dollar plus homeowners.
more ocean restaurants
More train service.
Maintain what is left of open space.
More unique shopping, local store, NOT Chains, local restaurants, NOT Chain and entertainment
Less building, more open space, a better city council.
Improved school facilities
More landlords accepting Section 8/low income renters. There are too many snobs!
Pedestrian only streets downtown.
If there was less crime and no homeless people
Less population, less traffic, more safety and nature
A pier and public venues on the site of the old power plant.
trail repair
Upscale stores
make a bridge over the rail track by chestnut
Keeping the density of housing and therefore the population and traffic congestion at a level no worse than today.
Get community involved with helping our homeless. Neighbors.
Less traffic
Less traffic, less crime, house homeless population
Less vagrants / street drug addicts
Overturn SD County board of supervisors preventing homeowners from recovering their own rental property for their own use.This is an
blatant usurpation of justice.
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Mental health and homeless facilities permanent and sufficient for the 200 individuals on the streets overnight regularly
Affordable private or twin homes (@ 700k)
More housing supply
Mature sports league
Park in south coastal carlsbad, like there is supposed to be
A coastal park at Ponto
Less Housing
return to a community/village emphasis rather than commercialization/growth
Do not ruin Carlsbad by promoting big Jets and more traffic at the Airport
Less traffic. Safer bicycling days.
Stop building so much!!! Less people and fewer new buildings
less house permit less people
Stop high density construction.
Continued city planning with developed residential communities with Senior development for middle income retirement within a secure
development !
Freeway wall barriers
Quiet zone in carlsbad village (no train honking)
Sidewalks,bike paths and pedestrian lights
More community events: art fairs, local band showcases, park events. Adult sports leagues too!
Making the entrance more appealing to the eye. I-5 bridge is not appealing for Olde Carlsbad residents. It makes for an unpleasant
walk to the beach/Village. Need more trees/flowers in medians around that area too, both east/west of I-5 along Carlsbad Village
Drive.Less condos. Better bike lanes. More restaurants/bars with an ocean view.
I think the best thing to be done would be to make the train tracks in the Village below grade
Allow more businesses to come in the business districts.
I would love for the Chase baseball field/Pine field get cleaned up a bit. Too many drug addicts and homeless hanging around the area
where so many kids play. Bathrooms are not clean and needles have been found multiple times there.
Keep Carlsbad special and show you care about the town and not just the money.
Less traffic, better enforcement on the electric bikes
Stop building downtown!!!! Allow leashed dogs at city parks.
lower housing pricing
Clean ocean
insistence on conservation instead of development
More sidewalks. New shops in village
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1) Maintain/install camera triggered street signals. 2) Stop building more homes under the lie that they are affordable
more bike trails
Find a solution the the increasing number of homeless people on our streets and in our parks. I know this is not a simple fix but the
groups of homeless who congregate at pine park and on Roosevelt street is getting out of hand.
If traffic were better on the 5
Safer pedestrian and bike pathways to the beach from the La Costa area. More protected bike lanes in general.
Less traffic
No high rise buildings
Stop building hotels and resorts on every square inch of real estate.
If you choose to consider an elegant, top attractions, Performing Arts Center.
Balance out the housing prices. I'm trying to buy my first home and it's very difficult with the dramatic increase in prices over the past
12 months. I'm single and 50 years old and I really want to stay in this community.
Try to stop over building
Less mass apartment complexes in the village
More diversity, transit options, and mixed use development (residential/commercial)
More outdoor coffee shops and restaurants as like in Europe. We have the weather to do so
Stop with the nonsense traffic circles (get rid of them)
Make sleeping in public places off limits
More variety and an effort to increase mountain biking. Calaveras recently got shut down and there aren’t many close by mountain
bike trailsLess commercial business/ more parks
Get the crime under control. Stop building tall, generic buildings down town. Keep the area lower density.
Less homelessness in parks and no more 3 story buildings
Reconsider the “no dogs in parks”. They are part of family and should be allowed; leashed of course!
More Police presents
Dog park in olde carlsbad
Bridges for wild animals to help their diversity.
Need to make sure crime and homelessness is addressed
Get the homeless off the streets they must go to a facility or leave Carlsbad
MORE PUBLIC PICKLEBALL COURTS
Beach Parks, greater access to the beaches, no large condo projects or hotels on the beaches.
Less homeless. Less crime.
Better traffic management and accurate surveys on major intetsections
Bike paths and trails
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More community activities to build stronger community
More parks & parking ….less traffic!
flexibility -
Less small aircraft traffic.
fixing roads. They are a disaster... getting rid of RV parking on Carlsbad Blvd between Tamarack and Cannon. RVs take up many
sorely needed parking spots
Less density in downtown...too many new buildings... not so much fun to just walk around...And try to help the Ho Elsa . Not easy.
Do something about people living in RVs and crime
Leave the open land
Stoping further developement
Getting control of the growing begging and homeless. Having people on e bikes dude with helmets and understand the rules of the road
Slow down the building so many big structures/apartments.
Connecting trails, keeping horse stables
Don't allow it to become Venice Beach or Huntington Beach
More coffee/tea shops, breweries, restaurants and bakeries
More pickleball courts. Not allowing RVs to park all day in front of public beaches like Ponto.
Homeless issue is a problem. Encampments near the mall and trash. Carlsbad is making good progress with the tools available.
Less restriction on business
Less housing. Because of traffic, loss of open areas, general crowdedness
Restrictions on growth, especially commercial
The only shopping mall with department stores is basically in Oceanside. There is no shopping mall for anyone who lives in South
Carlsbad. Also no movie theater except Cineopolis which costs a fortune. Can't we have a Regal Edwards? I hate having to drive so far
to go to a movie or a department store.
more patrol of lagoon area,
Open space, keep strawberry fields, no construction, see more small owned delis, bakeries, shops. Farmers markets, open air markets.
Keep it a small town beach feel.
Enforced ordinance regarding super loud cars and motorcycles. Carlsbad village drive . .the noise can be overwhelming.
more open areas, parks, and walking trails
Less traffic
An outdoor mall where the pumpkin patch is
Better/wider sidewalk along beach
Expanding the airport so more commercial flights could fly out of here versus driving to SAN
Keep a cap on density as much as possible. Make more streets bike and walk friendly even if it reduces some traffic lanes. Don't
make the mistake of encinitas installing 'protected bike lanes' along the cardiff/solana beach hwy 101.
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No more building! Keep the open spaces open -- don't want it to get more crowded than it already is
Safety near beach and certain neighborhoods
A park at cannon and elk Camino, next to the fire station
Better traffic control. More retail in Robertson Ranch and on El Camino and College.
Matt hall retiring lol!
maintain Green space
If we could stop the extreme development of our open spaces and our village that would be great because they are ruining the
aesthetic we are known for. If we could also prevent the building of adus in neighborhoods would be great for the safety of young
families such as the one in my neighborhood. If we could also stop David Fishbach from moving in to neighborhoods, buying up houses
under the guise of families, and then converting the houses into multiple rented ADUs would be great. Also stop airbnbs from coming in
because we have enough tourists and parking issues as it is.
Better enforcemen of vagrancy laws. Increased penalties for pan handling, intoxication in public, and public nuscience. Re evaluation of
the voucher process and continued efforts to either rehabilitate willing persons or to relocate those who refuse to get help and continue
to break the laws.
kindergartners attend full day school
More market options
More parking in the village.
Less building of multihomes
If the growth would stop and the new buildings going ion would actually match the town unlike the large ugly development right off I-5
& Carlsbad Villlage
Less traffic.
Traffic control. For example, cars speeding up and down Alga Rd.
More pedestrian accessibility in 92008 (sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic calming)
Not allowing large, high density housing developments and fixing the traffic on El Camino Real in north CBad.
Continue dealing with homeless community in the village and specifically near the Shell gas station on Carlsbad Village Drive (people
holding signs asking for money)
more open space, less traffic
affordable housing. My kids can't afford to live here!
better architecture - especially in the village
Homes being more affordable
no more 3 or more story buildings in the village area. The village are is a great gathering, walking, hanging out area. The taller buildings
make the village feel cramped. It is sad to have the sun and sky blocked as you walk around.
Start rrepairing all the older streets, 25 yeears and older. they are starting to fall apart and makes our city look old and aged.
free beach parking passes for local residents
fewer multi-story condos going in
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I wish there was a safer walk along Carlsbad Village Drive from Poinsettia to Palomar Airport. Once the sidewalk ends, I don't feel
comfortable walking on side of the road.
don't sell it to big companies - keep it local
Not allowing huge multi-family developments
Stop building on every speck of land. The traffic on Cassia with all new houses is sometimes hard to get out of our complex. Think
traffic of adding in large multifamily buildings with not enough parking. Each complex should be required to have parking for 2 cars per
unit plus an extra 1 for each 3 units. Then require renters or owners to only have 2 cars.
Noise pollution from ridiculously loud cars. Also, overhead low flying aircraft.
Stop developing. Don't turn Carlsbad into Newport Beach.
Trails that connect; sidewalks; improved safety for biking, especially downtown.
Improve diversity and cost of living
Stop the incessant building of mini mall fast food outlets
Less high rises and huge development.
Cleaner downtown, less crowded beaches, more local small businesses
Do not let them build those 3-5 story condos
Better shopping
Less traffic! Less crime!
Free parking at the beach like it was many years ago.
NO 4 story buildings & NO chain businesses in the VILLAGE.
Better traffic control by computers
Ensuring that homelessness and crime does not over take the city as has happened in too many CA communities.
Less homeless presence in village
A lot less development
We could save this south/west corner with a city park.
A complete trail from the strawberry fields to north side of lagoons. W 2 bridge one to connect Kelly trail over river to the discovery
center and a 2nd from the discovery center to to new trail on south shore along the waterfront
Less growth of commercial property and new developments.
Less dependence on automobiles.
ending the gentrification and preserving affordable housing for residents.
Less homeless
Minimize new development taking away open space for wild life throughfares. Update existing shopping centers instead of building
new ones. More parking for beach access. More community gardens.
I would like to see more patrol on Coast Highway. Cars speed down the road, drivers are distracted (typically on phones), or smoking
weed while parked and then driving off. This is really dangerous for those of us trying to exercise along the coast highway.
Less pickle ball courts takong over tennis courts
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Affordable housing, more beach parking, housing for the homeless, better pay and support of teachers, real police-reform, and so much
more.Ocean view dining that is affordable
Retaining open space near beach and 101
More developments like Bressi Ranch and Bressi Village. More walk ability or better public transportation to go short distances as
opposed to using your car
maintain all roads with landscape. All roads other than Alga have nice landscape. Why is Alga left out. Stop planting pine trees they
are messy and they tear up the roads.
A high end shopping area.
Tear down the empty office parks and build single family homes; get rid of the homeless
Protected bike lanes on roads 40 mph or greater
The City Government needs to stop overbuilding. Ridiculous how many new housing units are going in and the amount of density
more parks, better recycling program
Make the best use of the limited land Carlsbad has left. We need more parking closer to the beach. Don't put a large park at Ponto,
that is the gateway to our Coast. Keep it for hotel, commercial/mixed use that is cohesive with our beach environment. Look at the
great job Encinitas did with the new Alila Marea!
Deal with homeless situation on Pine Park
STOP build the giant building in the village!@!!!!
More emphasis on making the city friendly to year-round locals than accommodating to tourists and part-time residents.
More bike paths throughout the city.
More housing opportunities for lower income people
no more new housing....we have enough people & traffic here! More open parks & recreation.
More beaches and park spaces
Get rid of the homeless and people sleeping in their car. Reduce the number of new development to keep the congestion down.
A robust recycle program: the city is behind in what it supports the community to recycle. We need to invest on ways to recycle plastic
bags and compost like many other similar communities already do around the world. The city also need to invest in programs that
educate the Carlsbad community on ways to reuse, recycle and decrease waste at home. It is a pressing environmental issue and it’s
shocking that Carlsbad is so behind on it.
STOP building more housing subdivisions.
Dedicated bike lanes, not the stipped shoulder of the road.
better access to lagoons
fewer homeless and no Motel 6 crime haven on Avenida Encinas
LESS PEOPLE, MORE GREEN SPACE, NO MORE CONSTRUCTION
College connection from El Camino Real to Cannon & College
More bike racks, More resources/enforcement to manage the unhoused population
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Synchronize traffic lights
Better enforcement of vagrancy laws
Planned, smart growth for the city and residents.
View blockage laws to save our ocean views.
Charging for parking at the beach, but give Carlsbad residents free parking permits.
Stop building on EVERY piece of open land. El Camino will look like Encinitas or Oceanside if you don't.
less low income housing
affordable housing for young families
Don’t let it get over built like so many of the surrounding beach cities have.
Growing our mountain bike community and building dedicated mountain bike trails
Resurface El Camino Real (south) soonest. Start and complete Carlsbad Blvd (south) roadway and beach access soonest.
Improvements for pedestrian and bike access to safely navigate around the city
Better School District Representation - More cooperative board
Stop overbuilding in town, way too many high rise condos/apartment are being constructed
Public transportation for the El Camino Real corridor.
To take a stand against the state and not allow one lot to become 4 units in residential neighborhoods in the village. This creates an
even greater parking issue.
STOP DEVELOPING, LESS AREAS FOR BIKES TO RIDE, AND A PARK WHERE THE POWER PLANT IS CURRENTLY BEING DISMANTLED
ALONG THE BEACH
Ponto Park is much needed, as many citiazens have expressed to Council many years in the Budget, Parks, and planning processes
I would like to see fewer to zero low income housing developments. We moved to north county to get away from the riff-raff.
More open spaces besides the beach
remove that hotel on South Ponto - horrible
If the trail that goes along the railroad tracks in north Carlsbad continued all of the way to Leucadia
I really don't like that there is not enough lower cost housing. Not everyone can afford a single family home in the area. Carlsbad needs
more apartment communities and lower income housing for lower income workers, students and young families. Even young
professionals have a hard time finding housing. In addition, the schools need to be better funded. Our police force and firefighters are
funded to the hilt but our schools can't get buses for working parents or even field trips. Also, the school buildings are the cheapest there
are. The windows don't even open! We have realized that this isn't healthy for anyone.
Bathrooms at the beach, bathrooms in parks, more parks, more open spaces, more trails
Improved public transportation including transportation for seniors who can no longer drive,
Better access to bike lanes into the interior of the city
Bike path along rail trail done. More hiking trails and access to lagoon
Lower cost and more manufacturing jobs.
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No more multistory residential bldgs with no parking for 2nd cars &. Their guests
Make the California Natural Land Management take responsibility for maintaining brush off of sidewalks and for unsightly brush
pushing through chain link fences. Manage brush on corners ie: S/E El Camino and Tamarack
Bike lanes that are separated from traffic by a concrete median. We could cut our car use significantly!
Limit the growth, it’s causing too much traffic and excessive noise. We bought our house because it was quite, now I have to close
windows to block out traffic noise at night
Be very careful not to take away the unique character of Carlsbad when modernizing.
Make the intersection at Hwy 1 and Tamarack an all direction pedestrian crosswalk similar to the two crosswalks in the village.
More police patrol: Residents at Calavera Hills have our vehicles broken into monthly
Removal of design deed restrictions; adopt an inclusionary housing ordinance.
Accommodating seniors & disabled peeps with affordable housing so we don't ignore or lose those who are in those categories.
Less traffic
No more condos. We want families that will actually live here, not Air BnB’s. Instead establish more affordable housing.
More preserved space with docused on helping the community come together around sustainability and thriving during climate change
Synchronize the traffic lights on the main arterials to cut down on traffic sitting and idling so much.
Protected wild areas along the beach
Bring that guy Bryan Jones back for cool projects
more diversity
more convenient hazardous waste recycling locations OR pickups
Being more affordable
Direct transport to Tijuana or CBX from Carlsbad airport van
Reasonable housing market.
limit building expansion
A park at Ponto in south Carlsbad
That it doesn’t over expand and keep building homes and businesses.
Under ground the train tracks? I know, very unaffordable.
Doing something about the train noise. We live South of Tamarack and are really impacted by train noise which is going to get worse.
We could change our crossings like Oceanside did and not have the trains blow their horns. Even better putting the tracks underground
would completely alleviate a lot of problems.
Stop trying to change the growth plan and stop letting big business/builders sway the city council.
A large, modern shopping mall
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Keep the coast as clear of new development as possible - we do not need more resort like places - the power plant is/was a landmark -
that area DOES NOT NEED TO BE A PLACE FOR RESORTS OR HOUSEING
Dedicated beach cruising lanes by the coast
More parks. Hold on development.
Less traffic and less developments
I think the City of Carlsbad needs to invest in more and better social media strategies to get events out there. That is the only way you'll
reach young people. There are a handful of murals in the Village. Why not invest in murals all over Carlsbad and make it known as an
artsy community? I also would love more community celebrations. The Lancer Day Parade is so fun. Why not celebrate other events
together too, like New Years, Chinese New Year, Labor Day, etc? I think it is important to invest in today's youth. Why not host most
places for them to share their art? Like more gallery spaces for students, a Battle of the Bands, etc. One last thought is bring back
events like Art Splash.
CPD needs to patrol the coast hwy!! Speeder's day and night!
restrict big hotels along the coast to no more than 2 stories
work with nieghborin cities to provide connected trail system for greater access to riding (Mountain biking). Less street signs telling us
everything
We need to do a better job of preventing the gentrification of neighborhoods and inclusion of people of all races, ethnicities, and
economic status.
Less commercial and not trying to be LA
We definitely need more pickleball courts.
More pickleball courts!
Have strict design standards for buildings in and around the village. Don’t allow boxes for multistory buildings. Require no square
designing
More vegan food and less e-bikes and cyclists and do not let the homeless take over.
Have a pedestrian-friendly shopping/dining area by closing State St. to car traffic between CsbdVD and Grand Ave. Other cities report
higher community satisfaction/happiness with more parks and pedestrian areas.
Affordable housing
Less density
No complaints, we are very happy
Pick up the pace of paving of some streets. Don't get behind. Make an affirmative attempt to get control of the psychotic, drug and
alcohol addicts off the streets of downtown. They need to be forced into treatment facilities, or jailed. People who are merely down on
their luck or living in cars should receive the necessary assistance (there are many programs that we pay for) to get back on their feet.
Slow growth and more pickleball courts. Write tickets more often on coast highway, especially downtown for excess muffler noise from
motorcycles and cars.
I am disappointed in the construction taking place in the Village. I also feel there is disconnect between North Carlsbad and the southern
part of the city.
Help the homelessness population. I can't walk the 0.5 Miles to the downtown area without walking past numerous homeless people.
They need to go.
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More QUALITY restaurants.
More communication to the local population
More sport parks for our youth like Alga Norte
No homeless or beggars. In Glendale we had a community program to stop drugs and giving money to beggars.
Retain downtown Carlsbad’s ambiance
When San Onofre nuclear plant is completely dismantled and a place is found for nuclear waste to be stored.he
More parks
Stop the greedy council members from adding yet more high rise...over 4 story complexes down in the village.
Stop all the oversized developments
More trails, parks, open space
Please make a small part of Tamarack/Carlsbad State Beach dog friendly!!!! I hate having to drive all the way to Del Mar!!!
more hiking/running trails around the lagoon
It needs to be cleaned up and the random campers on the street, the homeless camps, it’s getting dirty with trash and littering. It would
also be nice to have some more fun shops and restaurants in old Carlsbad similar to what is happening near Bressi Ranch and South
Carlsbad.
remove all covid related mandates and trust citizens to do what is best for themselves
Pedestrian ONLY State Street. Too dangerous now between Grand and CVD.
Not ruining Carlsbad with Condos downtown
Sidewalks on Highland and Valley for safety reasons. Select area loitering laws to persuade people not to live on the downtown streets.
Sponsored social activities for adults, like the Plunge events for kids, something larger scale to go and meet new people
Limit the redevelopment of the village - keep the charm that is Carlsbad
Preserve & protect the remaining green space adjacent to Batiquitos Lagoon as wildlife habitat. Keep a small limited time parking
area near the storage facility that couldn't be used for all day beach parking over-sized vehicles. Keep land use access pedestrian only.
Also consider a small dog park. Limit commercial development at the old power plant site to open air recreation and green space.
Enforce fines for excessive motor vehicle noise.
Curb the crime and homeless
MORE Pickleball courts!!!
More dog friendly
Our kids graduate from Carlsbad High School, go off to college, come back with a degree but can't afford to live here. We need to
attract young college grads.
Stop with the new big buildings on village
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Carlsbad used to enforce the city's rules, but now you make neighbors report each other to take action, this reporting creates hard
feelings between neighbors. I have a neighbor with a boat trailer and large RV in his driveway that blocks my view of the sidewalk
when I am pulling out (where kids walk to school), but the city didn't enforce its own rules and allows him to park it in his driveway. You
either have a rule we all abide by and it is enforced or you don't have any rules.
It’s a big ask; fewer cars on the. I get around mostly on bike and am often frustrated by cars lack of awareness regarding cyclists.
Roads and sidewalks designed for pedestrians and bikes.
Nothin it is good as it is
Finish the rail trail, work on getting a diversity of restaurants/coffee shops downtown, keep parks clean and safe
Stop over building and don't allow additional dwellings on single family residences
STOP the constant building of 3+ storied structures in the village!
Solve the traffic flows. And, maintain the roads better - no potholes and alligatoring.
More pickleball courts.
More affordable housing so my adult children could live close by.
Linmar lane
I realize it's in the works, but getting rid of the electric substation. Keep Carlsbad beautiful!
Carlsbad is beautiful, but I hope eventually the city will be able to do something different with the high voltage power lines. I personally
find them very unattractive when looking out at the beautiful Carlsbad landscape. Also more recently the city has had to add the large
colorful visibility markers, which only add to the eyesore.
no expansion on building
That government which governs least, governs best.
Less tourists! I know tourism money is good but damn. Parking in the village sucks in the summer and the traffic is terrible. Also bring
back the Denny's by the 5. It crushed me when they tore that down.
More or better restaurants
Less homeless people
Not allowing mentally ill and addicted homeless to threaten our safety
Stop blocking the views. Don’t build up. Don’t make us Encinitas.
More open space
Please limit the size and scope of apartment buildings! Keep Carlsbad a single family residential community. Carlsbad residents want to
continue to enjoy our quaint village atmosphere!
Less big box and corporate business
Better enforcement of bikers not following traffic laws.
More open spaces, fewer condos and high rises
Better resources for homeless
Hurry up and build the new City Hall
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More city sponsored, low cost or free family-friendly activities (parents night out, events like the pumpkin plunge, etc). More free beach
parking
There should be uninterrupted access for pedestrians and bike along the coast as well as greater access for parking for residents.
Having more parks and fields and less housing developments. Also more protected bike lanes
I would take away all the big apartments that don’t need to be there and I would keep everything how it was before.
Don’t have sober living homes in neighborhoods with children. Also, make those sober living residents public knowledge!
It would be nice to have restrictions, that people can't build in front of or have their trees grow in front of the views of others. I think
other cities have that. My other pet-peeve is that the public transportation needs improvement fast. I mean we have a beautiful city,
however sometimes one would like to do something in SD. There are big signs over the freeway not to DUI. And you don't want to
stand in traffic of the 5 Parkway, oh, they call it 5 Freeway. However the Coaster goes to bed earlier than my grandchildren and if you
would rely on it you would have the overnight on a park bench. I do not see Uber(priced) as public transportation.
More walking trails that are connected
More quality restaurants and entertainment venues, especially east of the 5 freeway. Some commercial flights out of Palomar Airport
Reduce traffic.
More park space and playing fields
Trim your street trees better. SDG & E only care about their wires. Your trees at 3445 Woodland Way are going to break one
day. So now you know about it. Thank you 😎
Keep multistory housing out of the village space
pedestrian zones in the Village maybe State st.
A coastal park
Leaders that put Carlsbad and the people in our community first over their own special interests and lining their pockets. More
conservative values in our city. And getting the homeless properly taken care of and off the streets, so they will have dignity and
citizens can feel safe! Just because the State of California recommends something, doesn't mean Carlsbad has to follow it. Sometimes
it's best to forego the funding/money for doing the right thing for the people.
bury power lines; create a trolley like Laguna Beach
Cut back on growth and the awful architecture in the Village. Who approves these plans ?
Have a senior center at the south end of town.
More trails for mountain biking and road biking.
I would absolutely love it if Carlsbad did what Encinitas is doing with little pillars along the bike lane separating bikers from cars. They
also painted the bike lanes green. More bike safety around town, the better. Especially with all the teens on their E bikes.
clean up south Carlsbad and enforce city codes
Parking downtown
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Please do something about the homeless situation. I’ve only been living here two years, and there have been two tragic murders, that
I know of, caused by a homeless person (persons). Also, please preserve the beautiful Carlsbad Village “feel.” In the short time I have
lived here, I have noticed many “modern looking” developments being built in the village….they are simply ugly and are detracting
from the quaint village feeling. Finally, STOP developing all the open spaces. I attended Citizen’s Academy three years ago, and
throughout the 6 week course, I was so impressed to hear that the leaders of Carlsbad took such pride, and vowed to protect our open
land in our beautiful city. Unfortunately, too much building has taken place in the short time I’ve lived here.
9pm to 6:30 am…blinking signals.
Sand on the beaches
If the City Council was really truly concerned about keeping the friendly character in the village and not selling out the the highest
bidder do we can have more $2M housing in town.
Less commercial development.
Nordstrom and similar shops
Commit to more open space. Don’t push college through that beautiful farm and field area
The feel and look of a Village, buildings with thatched roofs, less housing and commercial development.
The beach parking is very limited and during peak times, we often don’t go. Better parking for locals and tourists alike.
More new trendy restaurants, better sidewalks and bike trails and more nice local playgrounds
Less development and more loyalty to existing businesses that already exist without the need to share the consumers disposable dollar.
Keep it quaint. Please help preserve what people (especially long time residents) love about it so much. There is literally a culture
turnover happening because locals can’t afford to stay and are replaced by transplants who want more development. Stop approving
the tearing down of small houses and businesses and replacing them with huge condos, and buildings that do not fit in, create more
crowds, traffic, homelessness, costs, and decrease the quality of life
It would be great if something could be done to the railroad crossing on Tamarack, either an overpass or lower the tracks like Solana
Beach.
Reduce crime even further; build more beach walks and trails
Have a city counsel that is not filled with self serving people who are looking out for their personal economic interests. Do not over
develop and turn the city into a generic, lack luster city.rng
Expand/connect multi-use trails . STOP the high density housing in the Village and Barrio
Less buildings and cars
Fixing the bluff after the power plant is gone!!
Reduce taxes and property taxes
dedicated East-West bike paths from El Camino Real to beach
Pedestrian overpass over tracks at Chestnut to access beach
Maintaining our beaches and getting homeless off the streets
I would make it more diversive and inclusive. Racism is really prevalent, especially in affluent communities such as Bressi Ranch
City government that included citizen input from diverse groups
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Setting traffic lights to allow better flow always, not just at rush hour.
More open land / parks / walking biking trails
More public gathering areas in the Village. More parking in the Village.
Wide and safe walking trails...safe for women to walk alone, not secluded.
Limit residential and business expansion
Scaling back on the big three story developments in the Barrio
Get the drugged up junkies (homeless) out of the village.
luxury villas and condos
Keep it as is
More open space and less building
more parking at the coast for quick and short-term access
Stop developing
Close off State St. and 2 other streets to traffic
Stop all future low income housing projects and get rid of the homeless.
Establish a transit hub in 92010 near one of the area schools.
take better care of the homeless population and find a way to offer them a home, where possible
A city council more concerned about city than politics
Stopping development everywhere and stopping all modifications of the natural beach landscape
Stop trying to develop any remaining empty spaces and pave our street, which has not been repaved since 1992
More public walking spaces
Separate cars and bikes as much as possible
Strictly address the homeless issue. The parks, especially Holiday and Pine are magnets for Homeless and unsafe for family activities
A park in the Ponto area
conjunction on Al Camino real and separate bike tracks everywhere
stop building large unattractive structures
drop the railroad tracks/cover it with a dog park and paths to the beach.
Stop the homeless problem
Safe Bike lanes or a bike path that strings from La costa to Carlsbad village. Safe for kids to ride bikes on.
more loud noise car/ motorcycle enforcement
Remove sober living houses from family neighborhoods. The police have been called several times
Slower growth
Looking more like it did 30 years ago with less large residential units in the Village
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If you say affordable housing, it had better be affordable. Otherwise, it’s just crowding.
A public park in the Ponto area. Southwest coastal
Better pedestrian/cyclist street access
better restaurants inland
Better commercial buildings
Less People
Stop building new housing without more schools
MORE PICKLEBALL! Poinsettia Park courts are way overcrowded!!
Connect the Calavera trail to the Lagoon trail to the trail adjacent to Tamarack
another signal on PCH south of Shore Dr
Ban the use of gas powered landscaping equipment (leaf blowers, mowers, etc)
Family friendly restaurants
Improve/increase traffic calming measures. Add dedicated bike lanes.
Less Trump flags, Trump followers, white-nationalists and the like.
1) An upgrade of Ponto beach, 2) a nice bicycle path, 3) replace the RV-park on the coast with gardens and beach access that the
community can enjoy!More open space
Reduce building height
No more overdevelopment and stop gentrifying the village.
a all new city council
Leashed dogs allowed on beach
Quality of life is more important than trying to make more money. Besides a little bit of renovating in the older parts of Carlsbad, I don’t
think how much more building would be good for Carlsbad. It would take away from the quaint Character that allows Carlsbad to be
Carlsbad.
Stop giant development downtown
Affordable housing for seniors so I can move back to the area
Getting rid of the homeless and all the filth, drugs and safety concerns they bring.
More and longer walking/bike paths
Keep chain stores/restaurants to a minimum, maintain variety of restaurants and stores, add museums or galleries
Increase parking. Maybe high rise parking
More diversity
Keep it small.
Downtown/village parking structure for easier access to shops and eateries.
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Keep making improvements to the Village
Better leadership at city hall
Create walking park by the natural beauty by the ocean
Stop eliminating local parking and put in some parking structure in and around Village for visitors, cutomers and and residents. Also put
in a pedestrian bridge over the RR tracks at or near Chestnut and/or lower the RR tracks through the Village.
Ensuring there is adequate open space and availability of water to meet the long term demands of its residents
Less development
Separate bike paths/lanes that are not shared with cars!
Bring send to South Carlsbad state beach
Build our new City Hall by the ocean. I’ve been a City of Carlsbad Planning Commissioner..
Stop overbuilding. Continue improving trail system
more parking space for new construction (example: Carlsbad Outlets area crazy when not Covid), insist that schools maintain top
quality education
safer streets, fewer homeless. Better village parking
I wouldn't change anything
More attention paid to South Carlsbad starting with access to Ponto beach without driving north or making numerous (and often
illegal) Uturn
Stop building 3 story condos where single family houses used to be,
eliminate/illegalize begging and homelessness
Ban short term rentals and halfway houses. Reduce traffic.
Leave current open spaces as open spaces — don’t over develop the city. It is ok to not have more development. Keep the current
character of the city.
No homeless
Open space and trails
Need to regulate the airport traffic. Mandatory flight plan enforcement for small planes.
Control the expensive rentals/condos going in downtown . Need affordable housing.
I'm wary of improvements. Too often they remove the very thing we love best
Traffic and noise management
Affordable housing and a list for low income families to get help with affordable housing
?
No changes needed
Less tall apartment complexes
Change Alga Norte aquatics center from being a revenue generator to one focused on providing access to residents. Have you tried to
find a lane with all the swim teams, etc?
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More dog parks- we’ve been waiting for years.
Fewer people
Better enforcement of traffic and parking
Dog Park/Dog Beach
Less development at the beach and more parking at Ponto MORE SAND AT PONTO BEACH
No bums on the streets
Preserving its village feel, history, keeping it a beach town.
More regulations against homeless.
Stop building 2 story buildings in our downtown area.
Expansion of existing and new open spaces and trails which are friendly to gravel riding, mountain biking and trail running. Please
continue to make it dog friendly for responsible pet owners.
safe car/biking/walking path interactions (through education)
More art studios and galleries.
Lest panhandlers ;-(
More nightlight toward inland Carlsbad; it would bring in revenue from surrounding more inland areas
Knowing that Clever Hills will never be developed, or that Cannon Rd will never go thru there.
More of all the same greatness we have going for us now, great location doesn't need any adjustment, more great people, more great
services, more great opportunities
Better cost of living
continued beach maintenance
Do not expand Paloma’s airport
Affordable housing!!
Dog friendly beach
The building is out of control and needs to be curtailed - desperately!
Find a solution to the Homeless problem in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Better walkability to stores and restaurants in some areas (like Alga area).
less freeway noise
Get rid of homeless
More Free Downtown Parking Lots
More small scale apartments/condos that might at least be semi-affordable, realizing the reality of the value of real estate
Slow down or stop all the building.
Cap the growth to reduce traffic and congestion
Stop the development
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Allow dogs in parks like San Diego and Encinitas does. Many people own dogs and should not have to be criminals to be out with them.
Public access to new developments on coast where the tower has been taken down recently for potential beach and tenant or hotel
construction
less multi unit buildings
make so. carlsbad blvd 1-way north (2 lanes already, best ocean views in all north county) retired 2 southbound lanes make them
linear park = lookouts, benches, parking, walking trail; this is our jewel and cheapest way to retire those lanes which the ocean is
reclaiming anyway; best use of precious coastal views, beach access; loop southbound through paseo del norte which would also allow
2 lanes going east over the palomar airport rd. tiny bridge over the rr tracks (this bottleneck backs up traffic and would be better traffic
flow if 2 lanes east and no westbound traffic, westbound traffic diverted to paseo del norte to poinsettia west to so. carlsbad blvd. north
for easy loop to timeshare/very few homes, hilton garden view hotel, solamar = best ocean view along entire carlsbad coastline!)
thank you for this consideration, carlsbad is special and this small stretch of coastline is both unique and stunning, a really great
entrance into carlsbad from all points south
Take care of homelessness
To keep the small beach town feel
Preserve our open space. Please don’t make us look like Orange County. Keep density in the village or near the main corridors
Less development and traffic
Citywide trail system
Enforcement of leash laws
If everyone followed the rule of storing their trash cans behind their gate except for trash pick up day; if everyone planted 2 trees for
each one they remove.
More trash cans on sidewalks, with regular pick ups.
stop allowing all these buildings to keep on going up replacing small houses
Progressive leadership to preserve the coastal open spaces for generations to come.
Stop the growth, where are the affordable home programs, have the developers pay for infrastructure. Fix the roads.
More bike lanes
Even more relaxed atmosphere
Affordability. Heavy gentrification is forcing established families like mine to relocate.
Insure that dedicated open spaces are kept open.
Very careful growth, especially downtown - keep triple floored buildings to an absolute minimum.
More ease of accessibility to the beach for beach go-ers, & parking
For me personally to get someone that has control over our stop light system to make a minor adjustment on the light leaving our
development of over 300 homes. Sent a request to the city with our response.
Fewer hotels
More parking
Stop building and bury overhead wires.
Curb coastal development
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more parks and activities
Stop developing land.
dedicated bike lanes (no cars adjacent to bikes)
Less traffic and fewer condo's downtown
Enforce existing laws on camping, RVs, vagrancy, and loitering
fewer idiot kids on e-bikes who do not follow traffic laws
Use oceanfront (i.e. power plant space) for PUBLIC benefit like parks or open space. Carlsbad has more than adequate oceanside
hotels now. The amount of open commercial office space in business parks is staggering. How can these spaces be used for the benefit
of the people of Carlsbad? In my 25 years as a resident, I believe the Bud Lewis vision for limited commercial development has been
substantially violated. Tax revenue should not drive all decisions.
Bold visions for habitat restoration and the power plant site.
Continued pursuit of companies that contribute to the community and diversity. More unique and distinct dining options.
sustainable energy program
Stop allowing 3 and 4 story commercial first floor, condos 2-4 floors to take over the downtown (Olde Carlsbad) area. That is ruining the
human scale of the significant part of town and rewriting the history of Carlsbad.
More pickle ball courts.
No more housing growth.
More trails
Less crime, less traffic
Less traffic
more pickleball courts
Downtown Carlsbad needs continued improvements - affordable leasing options for restaurants & shops, less homeless, more art,
improved parking…
Limiting growth.
reduced airport noise, traffic congestion, fix stoplight sensors, more pickleball courts
Less traffic
We need to address the homelessness. There are some who are clearly high roaming the streets and acting aggressively. Building a
shelter near a school is not the solution. We need more police presence and programs for those who want to work at getting out of
homelessness.
More parking at the beach- possibly. Not sure how this would affect traffic and the overall beach going experience.
Less homeless and less crime.
Protect our neighborhoods, businesses, open spaces and beaches.
Traffic lights should cater to the mass, not the one.
Deal with homeless, get rid of telephone poles & power lines, increase good restaurants that are not Mexican or Italian
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Penalties for airplanes that fly off course, causing noise pollution
KEEPING it as a small town, friendly, congestion-free neighborhooddd
Hire more Police and inforce the rule in place about Homeless sleeping on sidewalk, etc. during the day.
Keeping it the way it is and keeping it i good repair
Not expanding the airport for the rich elite. It won’t benefit the general community.
More flights out of Palomar airport for residents.
Mote fun events
Pedestrian only area in downtown Carlsbad for restaurants and events
STOP BUILDING ON ALL THE OPEN SPACE!!!!
More pathways along the lagoon, More restaurant options in south Carlsbad (92011 area)
design and landscaping controls on new buildings to maintain Carlsbad's ambiance
Make the City Council positions full time with appropriate pay so that members have sufficient time to do their jobs properly
More community parks and limit housing development
more paved bike trails (not on busy roads)
Better public transportation, especially for senior citizens
Traffic flow improvements & Stop building houses, especially right into high fire vegetation
More support (financial and encouragement) for our first responders (police, fire, etc.)
Bike and hike trails
I feel there are too many 3 story buildings being built. It gives the town more of a city feel then a beachfront town.
Less development and giant apartments in the village.
Stop building multi story condos
Better restaurants
More access to swimming at Alga Norte in the weekday afternoons. One swim team completely takes over the pools after 3pm. What
about access for adults who work all day?
Village parking
More diversity
Find other places for the homeless community to reside than the streets.
Security
find housing for the homeless
Get rid of the din created by those d—n jets!
Water quality to completely eliminate lead and energy independence from public utilities
Carlsbad should not fine dog owners $300 in parks, other cities allow dogs carlsbad needs to get with the times
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Less traffic
Greater access to beach and coastline green belt.
More parks and more pickle ball courts.
Stop building commercial buildings and residential homes. Leave open spaces.
Park at old power plat site
KEEPING developers away
Fire the mayor, planning commission and city council for what's happening to our village. Hideous buildings with no parking.
Congestion insane. It's just plain ugly. Why? Someone is making stone of money, and we have lost our community. Shame!
More police patrols in south Carlsbad. Batiquitos and Aviara Parkway have become race tracks and we never see a police presence.
Provide mandatory mental health services/ drug rehab services for the homeless. Carlsbad could use more pickleball courts by
converting some of the tennis courts at Poinsettia Park to pickleball courts. I would also put some pressure on the Encinitas Park and
Recreation Department to put in courts for their residents. Unfortunately, we have to come to Poinsettia Park to play and it is really
crowded.
Keep dogs off the grass in parks. Kids shouldn't have to play in dog poop & pee.
Less traffic on the roads
Protected bike lanes, completing marron Rd between college and El Camino, some small commercial shopping areas close to residential
areas
Pedestrian Rail road crossing at chestnut Ave. and/ or remove border style fencing along track from oak Ave to tamarack ..
More children’s parks especially in south west carlsbad
open more of batiquitos lagoon to shore fishing
More amazing restaurants!
Poinsettia park needs more pickleball courts
Remove homeless in the village
Stop building. New houses, new buildings, new anything. Just stop. I’ve been here since ‘84 and I hardly recognize it. It used to be so
much better
Less homeless on the streets
more parks and hiking trails
Less apartment blocks being built. They are an eye sore. More public restrooms.
bike lanes
Less growth / more open space / keep the character / do not become Oceanside, CA.
Park/community space in the open areas near Avenida Encinas.
To totally reconstruct Carlsbad Blvd. with round about sand medians to mitigate the totally out of control speeding and noise pollution
created by the excessive traffic.
Better flow of traffic
Nothing.
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Finishing up construction projects
More bike paths that connect, ie the rail trail all the way to the southern edge of Carlsbad, skateparks for kids, a mountain bike park,
more green space and open space along the coast, safer crossings on coast highway especially south of the tamarack jetty
MORE SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Less people living here
More open space - particularly by the beach, fewer new businesses that add traffic.
The traffic on College near Tamarack is a freeway connecting the 78. Always take in consideration the cars & congestion with
high density development. All the low income housing is in north eastern Carlsbad. It needs to be put in the south western area
equally. Please keep working on the homeless situation.
Stop developing!!!!!!
Add affordable homes for my children to stick around an not have to leave for Texas
widen a few streets
Stop building so much crappy buildings. It used to be beautiful but that is going away with all the building.
STOP BUILDING ALL THE UGLY BOX MULTI-UNIT COMPLEXES DOWNTOWN. CARLSBAD IS NO LONGER HAS THE VILLAGE FEEL!! The
buildings have no character or “village” type design. JUST STOP THESE NOW!!
Don't allow the state to dictate zoning laws. I don't want to live in a city and these laws that eliminate single family homes will ruin our
neighborhoods.
reduce the density in the village area. address the homeless problem
More parks and free parking at the beach
Hard to change perfection. Keep it small and don't build highrise's like Oceanside has.
Houses for bats and owls.
Eliminate homeless people altogether, better maintenance of roads
make parts of downtown, like State st. pedestrian only
More parking for access to the beach
Improved traffic circulation and parking.
A more responsive City Council to neighborhood concerns and requests.
A dog beach
When you start road projects that effect driving and business they seem to take forever. Better planning or quicker end times
Don't allow multifamily homes where single-family homes now exist
More of a community feel. Activities which draw people in and engage them across the community.
more open space. less traffic. less people.
why don't you ask what's wrong instead of this "all is wonderful" aren't we great ?
Nothing
Homeless outreach that actually helps, parking guidelines and imposing violations for vehicles parked longer 3 days.
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Having more mom and pop restaurants and less corporate style
We have a homeless and affordable housing issue. Mass transit options for our environment.
Get rid of mentally I’ll homeless so I can feel safe to walk in the morning again
Stop putting on so many multi-unit dwellings. Single home safe being replaced with them. More people in the same area only leads to
congestion and more crime. STOP IT!!!! It happened in a city where I used to work.!!
fewer shopping centers, less development
stop encouraging multifamily housing, because it's impossible to sleep with all the noise; i wish i had help to buy a single-family home
affordable housing
Lessen traffic on Cassia in front of my house
More diversity and affordability
More social events.
Increase funding, personnel, training and support staff for public safety who are taxed more now than ever.
Go back to the way it was before. NO TALL BUILDINGS TAKING OVER
More affordable housing, reduce homelessness, livable/walkable/bikeable communities
more available housing in my area with tons of parking
Get rid of the bums at the beach…homeless.
Less traffic
Affordable housing near transit lines.
Better food options. More parking.
Putting a 'judiciousness' brake on development. Sometimes 'more' is less. How does the community benefit from a six unit, 'high' rise in
downtown that offers each condo at $1.8M? Six people benefit, while the character of the village is sacrificed. My comment applies to
the other taller developments. On the recreational front the community needs park and athletic space. Currently, kids seldom can just
show up at a park and play a sport at a park. They have to be on a team and have to be scheduled for the site. The city needs to
acquire the land to develop parks and not rely on real estate developers to provide parks as part of the 'deal' to have the land. Years
ago, the campus at Carlsbad HS was open. Kids/families could play on the football field. Adults and kids could walk/run the quarter
mile track. It was a gathering site for some of the best triathletes in the county/country, and those wanna be triathletes to whom the
pros gave counsel . All in all it was a recreational resource with great flexibility and vibe. I'm not advocating that the HS should again
have an open campus, but I am pointing out that that sort of open use facility was, in reality, a great park, that was not replaced when
Carlsbad Schools closed it. Also, an open water swim course (marked and distanced buoys) off a Carlsbad beach would be a low tech,
low cost aquatic development.
Train and airplane stops
Replace the yucky portajohns with real bathrooms
lower taxes
Need more parking in village, less building!
Better development of beaches, sports facilities, hiking trails
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Convert the old electric power plant area into a big beautiful part. What a perfect location of beauty right across from the ocean. Also
more hiking and bike trails that connect would be perfect to add to Carlsbad. In addition, it would be wonderful if Carlsbad was primarily
a walking community.
Affordable housing and more diverse population.
Stop building multi unit townhouses in the barrio. Too many people and too many cars.
more open space, less development
Bigger bike lanes please.
Proactive planning for climate change and sea level rise. More diversity in Carlsbad.
Del Mar's homeless policies
Transit that we would actually want to take. The Coaster is great that it stops twice but where do you go from there? The SANDAG
pilot for subsidized uber lyft is cool I guess
no more masks
Less development
A walkway over or under chestnut Ave railroad.
Address negatives more than adding positives. Pretty parks don't matter if they're swamped by homeless people.
The police department needs to enforce the laws on noise, and recreational vehicles parked on the streets
Less homeless people laying around
Stop the continued growth
Less building- city is overgrown as it is
Traffic calming measures on Calle Barcelona and Rancho Santa Fe road.
No more big building development taking away Carlsbad‘s character dot dot dot also would be nice to have more strategic planning on
how to appeal to cooler businesses to bring more aspirational business to the city (like the Tremont collective in Oceanside… Adding to
the cities character and business and vibe, without taking away the original feel of the Beach town)
Less development.
More Diversity, cultural events.
More affordable rentals, trolley or tram service, less cars and traffic
More housing for lower income residents
Ban democrats
Pump the brakes on building sky high... keep as much original buildings as possible
More affordability—3rd generation here and I can’t afford to live here. Very sad to see the shift.
Less people and less traffic
Rescinding the building height increase in the Village. The 3 story buildings with zero lot lines and no parking have ruined the Village.
Just stop putting new homes everywhere you find place
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No ideas
Public Park in Ponto area
Dedicated bike lanes, more walkable neighborhoods, less cars.
Solve the homeless problem
I have lived in both Encinitas and Carlsbad. Encinitas, without the profits Carlsbad enjoys from its large businesses, has implemented
many more environmental policies in terms of recycling , organic waste handling, plastics reduction. In this way, the city has seemed
disappointedly backward to me, despite its enormous tax base. Perhaps its because we have too much continuity of leadership in the
mayor's office (Bud Lewis, Matt Hall).
More bike lanes
Fewer high rise buildings
Decrease the train noise
more parking control in neighborhoods
Free splash pads
More outdoor dedicated pickleball courts. And a lot of them together, not a few here and a few there. The city is really missing the boat
not putting a large pickleball complex in.
More parking in village and LESS congestion! Too much traffic!!
Less production build homes and chain restaurants. Less cheap hotels housing people who bring crime
Revilatized village
A commitment to keeping plenty of quality open spaces and a quaint, high quality feel to the village.
Fix the traffic signals. I have worked with City Council for 12 years to fix it, it is working not quite there after spending some $10 million
over 10 years. We are a role model city in southern CA for emission reduction.
Work on the homeless issue
More beach front parks/space
Add sidewalks for walking. The older I get the harder it is to safely walk on the narrow streets like Highland
More historic sites and celebration / visibility on local history.
Maintenance of local control over zoning and density.
an urgent and humane approach to helping the homeless
More support for small businesses
More places to walk safely ie along 101& lagoons
World renowned pedestrian corridor along coast from northern/southern city limits
More kid centered parks and activities. Let’s make Carlsbad the best family friendly area of San Diego
More I-tech companies, more retails business, more parks
Quieter trains!!! Also, more safe walking across Carlsbad Blvd (rte 1) - crosswalks or roundabouts. More business permits close to
communities surrounding the village - like over by Tamarack and Teramar - so we could have some coffee shops or cafes.
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Stop all the huge housing developments, we will never use public transportation, look at the buses now 3- 10 at most, also same on
east west railsUnderground train that would cut down on noise and RR intersections
Stop green-lighting projects like the hotel near Ponto that effectively transformed an amazing "local" beach where families and friends
could meet into a tourist destination that blighted some incredibly rare open space. The short-sightedness of this decisions is incredibly
stupid.
Public transportation
Lower costs for essential services, like water, sewer and electricity.
Less crowded
A real shopping mall. Not having to drive to UTC, Fashion Valley or Escondido for it
Less vacant, forgotten, poor planned, and empty office parks that clearly demonstrate there was poor urban planning and less long
term vision.
Lower property taxes.
Don't change the small town vibe!
lower the crime, homeless, traffic, and don't overpopulate it
More aquatic centers
No planned developments. Must eliminate parking in lieu ASAP. New faces at City Council
a limit on how tall you can stack condos
No more housing developments!
More affordable housing and new parks
More pickleball courts with lights.
Car free streets, more trails, stricter architecture style laws for new buildings and signage
Stop over building. Put the power lines underground
I think the density of the population in the Village is going to be a challenge in future. WHERE will all of these people park? Please don't
allow so much density in housing.
Traffic congestion
Less building and a new baseball park
affordable housing
Make it more friendly for small businesses to open in the village. Back off on all the regulations.
we donot want homeless,commercial and residential developments,more policing and many more
Stop developing
Less traffic
zero new housing units (it's too crowded already!). Should tear something down to build a new unit/complex.
Embrace healthy living and combat climate change. Make Carlsbad biking central with dedicated bike lane systems and start
developing a trail network to link all the open space areas.
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Stop the growth and support small business owned by local families
More independent Mom & Pop restaurants as well as chain restaurants.
Dial-A- Ride for senior citizens. Better coordination of traffic lights with actual traffic flow; better use of traffic lights and stop signs.
If everyone followed rules and regulations and respected one another. Speeding, running red lights, dogs in restaurants, noisy vehicles,
etc.. Our city should enforce laws that affect our quality of life.
I have my own business in Carlsbad and hope that it stays similar to the way it is now. There does seem like a great deal more
homelessness that Id love to see addressed.
Address the homeless problem immediately so it doesn't get out of hand like other cities. Drop the train tracks at Carlsbad Village Drive
and Tamarack.
Better parking arrangements
Limit population growth. Would not like to have more traffic
Keep some of the greenery, not build on every inch of land. More areas where the community can gather and play.
More trail systems, parks, nature preserves.
We need more beach parking, more walking trails by the beach and stairs down to the beach. San Clemente is doing it right and
Carlsbad could take a page out of their book. Their beach access is fabulous. They also have a miles long trail next to their railroad
tracks.Don’t overdevelop the Village
Stop people who leave dog crag on walking trails
Improving bicycle infrastructure. Bike lanes at La Costa westbound over the 5 freeway (at the Park & Ride signal) requires cyclists
to change lanes in the middle of an intersection in order to stay in the bike lane.
Free beach parking and more of it.
Stop the ridiculous growth downtown. There is no shopping just big box condos. We have lost the village
Have to work on the Homeless Population
Stop building out every bit of land or open space T
stop building so much. Make sure everything is occupied before builidng anything else
Less crime. CPD needs to address the criminal activity in the city
Better alternative transportation infrastructure
Better recycling and implement the compost program.
Fix up existing properties before building huge new ones.
more affordable
more skateparks, surf classes
Control vacation rental and quit allowing garages to be converted to ADU. These are not helping low income families. They are
destroying the streets and neighborhood.
Increase ethnic, racial, sexual and religious diversity in our population
no more hotels. preserve open space. don't crowd our beaches with tourists by adding more hotels. keep our community beautiful
and safe for its residents.
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Preserve more open space, less traffic and development, limit airport expansion. I wold also like to have a city survey that is unbiased
and allows for accurate input. This one doesn't
Reduced traffic on freeways in carlsbad
More affordability
Limit high density construction in the village
More police and firemen
Ensure residents safety
Ensuring children/teens/tourists can feel safe in Carlsbad Village by monitoring the homeless population
Less traffic
We need more actually affordable housing, in all of Southern CA. Just a few condos or apartments in a huge development isn’t enough
for our teachers, nurses, firefighters, etc. to live & work here.
STOP BUILDING TALL DENSE HOUSING IN THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO!
Slow down development.
Take building inland. Stops trying to ruin the downtown area
Improve the stop light timing.
Lots of free parking downtown. Free Shuttle trolley to get around.
Less downtown development, help for homeless
Being able to buy a home
An architectural theme for regions of the city, e.g., Bohemia, Hispanic, Dutch, Japanese, etc.
Sincerely I can't think of anything
Less density, more parks, landscaping on PCH
getting rid of the drug addicts laying around town
Enhanced traffic and transient control
More commercial development for shopping, eating, entertainment.
Clean up the homeless problems, it doesn’t feel safe anymore.
No new housing devlopments
More events and more transportation for seniors.
Maintain unique character by supporting small businesses. Limit chain stores and chain restaurants.
I'm concerned about the growing crime rate. Burglaries are happening more frequently in this area, which used to be a rarity.
If airport was gone
More breweries and restaurants in the village
More community events
More restaurant options, better parks for kids,
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If we could be forward thinking - ie use native plants, zero-scape all city properties; encourage folks to pick up trash when they see it
(perhaps put together a volunteer task force)
Allowing folks outside the coastal zone to short-term rent a room in their home (can't do long-term as my mom and sister visit often)
Limit buildings to 3 stories
Continue to manage growth including strategic retail presence
More lifeguards to open swimming pool up north.
Clean up the homeless & petty theft
Make some parts of the train rails underground and connect the streets.
Putting railway line under ground to avoid loud horns and free up the intersections
More public transportation and better bike lanes
More bus stops with shade and benches!
Center for the performing arts
Dog friendly beach And regulation in hotels
Less traffic
I would love to see Palomar Airport be able to support commercial airline routes to The Bay, Vegas and Phoenix.
A shopping center (grocery store) at Robertson Ranch
More trails and hiking spots
Dog beach
Stop the oversized ugly modern buildings
More affordable housing for veterans
Less traffic. Senior shuttles during the day to various segments of the city.
More real support for the homeless
STOP the high-rise B.S. and make the existing ones provide adequate parking within the boundaries of their own properties.
Less new development, keep the original charm of
Cant think of anything
I would like to see less development.
more dog parks and walking trails
No homeless
less traffic. Make traffic lights timed so we are not stopping at every other intersection.
A city and planning commission that listens to it’s constituents rather than developers. The council blames it on the State government’s
mandated population density requirements, but they abandoned what their citizens voted for 30 years ago.
More walking trails
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If the park at Robertson Ranch and Retail Complex was completed
More low cost housing for seniors
Lock down all open space in particular along the coast. Stop building new tract housing developments
More pedestrian friendly areas
I would like to see a higher participation of neighbors interested in meeting each other. It seems that everyone keeps to themselves.
More protected land, less traffic, more bike and walking trails, no more growth.
Less freeway congestion
Fewer levels of management at City Hall
Safer streets, police ing enforcement Of stop signsFire department enforcement of brus clearance Rules
Additional policing would not hurt as I see adjoining towns are incredibly lax on cracking down on allowing transients to live in public
places and harass people.
More hiking trails
More safe bike trails, separated from motorized vehicles.
Stop crowding the downtown village with high rise apartments! It’s changing the cool coastal atmosphere we residents all appreciate!
Poiice patrol along the beach.
Larger airport
I just moved here, so there is nothing that I want changed yet.
A cultural arts center for theatre and concerts and an entertainment district for dinning and leisure activities.
Stop building!!!
Honestly I can't think of anything. I think it's pretty perfect now. I appreciate all of the additional shopping, restaurants that have come
in the last 20 or so years. When we first moved here, we had to go down to San Diego or Delmar to go out for the evening, now there's
so much to offer here. I really appreciate where we live.
More non-touristy businesses
Help native residents who don't own property
More affordable
Enforcement of ebike laws
safe from crime and more parks for citizen.
keep it a village. Stop the downtown building boom of condos and apartments.
Less motor vehicle traffic. More alternative options
Homelessness and crime has gone up over the past few years.
Remove more homeless. They sleep in benches by the beach and if we are not proactive the problem will only get bigger. Encinitas is
having major issues trying to “help” homeless but are actually attracting more. We need to need to help those who want to contribute
to the city and move along those who are taking resources and trashing areas or making it unsafe due to mental illness.
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We need more recycling receptacles at the beaches.
Stick with the original growth plan and stop building
Less homeless people
Easier access to beach and less restrictions on beach.
Having homeless shelters and services away from residents and schools
Clean lagoons with tidal flows
To pickup trash from roadsides. Do not over develop land and keep open fields to observe nature and hike.
A dog beach, even if it is only for part of the year like Del Mar.
Realign the school district maps and incorporate existing schools located in the city of Carlsbad into the Carlsbad district.. Residents of La
Costa should be able to access school services within the Carlsbad School District, not be spread out over multiple school districts and
paying taxes to other cities. I can walk to Poinsettia Elementary but we are zoned for SMUSD. I want to invest in the city and
community in which I live.
Homeless management
More diversity e inclusion in the council and strategic positions for the city.
Stop building multi level buildings in the village
Homelessness is starting to become a problem. Please don't let us turn into LA or San Diego. Other than that, nothing to change.
Have a lot of events going on at both parks
Can’t think of any
Major parking issues in the Village. The City needs to move forward on parking lots and enforcement is not the answer.
Less development and less traffic
Finding a solution for the homeless, reduce traffic
Stop new building. Would love to see more open walking/hiking trails
?? We moved here 2 years ago and love it.
Lower crime
Keep a sense of community by supporting small businesses
Affordable housing
Stop building, stop building, stop building!!!
More housing cheaper housing
No more building.
make sure planes follow the flight plan and not divert over neighborhoods.
Bikes instead of cars. It’s own fiber infrastructure.
More internet and TV providers
Stop building high density housing. It just makes the traffic get worse and worse. Huge impact on our quality of living.
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Stop homelessness. Do NOT use tax payers dime to do so.
Speed limits are too high on El Camino Real and elsewhere - 55 mph is reckless with all the sidestreets. That's called a highway.
A park at Ponto and leaving the airport alone!
Bring back Koko Beach Restaurant, add in a dog park or beach, stop building more new homes, and do an awesome recreation park
area by beach where power plant was.
Increase the feeling of safety in certain parts of our city.
If the3 population actually declined instead of rapidly increasing
Diversity of cultures and physical appearances
Less destructive behavior to our beaches and open spaces by visitors
Expanding public transportation options to help reduce traffic
more bicycle facilities and running paths
Not letting overbuilding ruin Carlsbad
Get the homeless out of the city
Specifically for the village would be the city to have a cohesive vision and not to bow to the developers. i.e the recent buildings into the
village at I-5 and Carlsbad Village Dr are a perfect example of the total lack of vision!!
Affordable options for lower income families
More parking for beach access. Stop overbuilding with inadequate parking.
Enforce homeless laws, stop following the useless CDC and public health department.
More trees
Redevelop the ponto area south of the Hilton to include open space, restaurants, coffee shops. South Carlsbad needs a coastal
community space. But not big resorts.
If you made Coast Highway more pedestrian and family friendly with less traffic
No short term rentals in zone 2
More police patrols and no homeless sleeping in public spaces.
More trails
Making it business friendly, schools parent friendly, and safe from crime
parking spaces at the beach
LEAVE IT ALONE. STOP developing. Stop pandering to "woke. progressive, smart city" goals. People do NOT want to live in smart
cities with concrete towers and no plants life. Stop changing the wording to violate the agreement that we made years ago about
keeping open space. Stop letting homeless people destroy our town, stop graffiti. Stop allowing massive 3-4 story buildings
downtown, with no surrounding space and no greenery. Stop lying and saying that all that destructive development downtown is for
housing, that is a LIE. No Carlsbad native is living in that housing. Stop pandering to the state for money and putting in low income
housing that strains the city's resources, increase crime, lowers school performance and hurts the very people you claim to want to
help. Not every town is meant to be affordable.
1-more trails for biking so we don’t have to use the road 2-a concert/theater venue similar to the Moonlight Amphitheater 3-a stadium
to attract a minor league baseball team.
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I love the zoned retail & manufacturing like seen in the businesses on Palmer. It will attract new manufacturing food companies
to the area!!!
Regulations to limit exponential growth in village without careful planning. More and more is added without proper infrastructure and
parking.
More tennis and pickleball. Sports and activities got the aging population. Enough of soccer /baseball/ huge dog psrks
Slower growth more golf courses
Better traffic flow.
Moving homeless out of village maintaining a clean environment.
I’d like to see more walking/hiking trails. I wish they had made a food court at the mall when they renovated it.
less density
Homelessness
Remove all of the hotels you put up over the last decade. The traffic, noise and sheer number of tourists is a lot of pressure on a small
community. It's become miserable.
More neighborhood playgrounds. Less gas stations.
Less traffic, better regional transportation, affordable housing
Reliable and more prevalent public transportation.
Enforcement of traffic laws, eg. speeding, complete stops at stop signs, etc. They could start by not violating these laws themselves.
More ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender, and sexual diversity - too many rich, white, straight people live in Carlsbad, and I don't fit in.
The City doesn't do much to include diverse people, either. My neighborhood is 91% white.
More PIckleball courts
More independent business that keep the beach town vibe.
Removal of weeds and overgrowth
Bike lanes separated from vehicle traffic.
Building the shopping planned for The Foothills
Managed growth
Speed bumps on roads connecting main thoroughfares with neighborhoods. Prime example - Nueva Castilla Way
Slower growth
Carlsbad Blvd between tamarack and Carlsbad village is an extreme hazard. Pedestrians and riders are in accidents often. There needs
to be more than the flashing lights at crosswalks. Perhaps stop signs or even speed bumps to slow traffic in this pedestrian heavy area
More trees, more level shady paved places to stroll! More benches, more easy walking.
A senior center in South Carlsbad
No train horns!!!
Reducing tall development and big box shopping centers
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The speed bump project predicted for Oct 2021 finally completes
I live near the Carlsbad Highlands ecological reserve, and there's a lot of trash there. It would be great if there were efforts to clean it
up.
Stop developing large open areas.
Silence train horns!!
Stop the excessive development. Stay cool.
STOP building the multi-use 3 or 4 story buildings on, what seems to be, every corner!!!!!
More public restrooms, less summer weekend traffic
Things that will make it worse: More buildings in the Village, airport expansion
Less trash, less crime, larger lots for homes.
Add a walking Pier over the Ocean.
Stop the development
Less future construction/development
Less traffic
Stop tearing down old buildings in downtown !
Less growth
Keep it beautiful with nice sidewalks to walk everywhere. Also need more affordable living housing for senior citizens.
I would like a better understanding of the recycled water program and water safety even for low income homes. I would also like to
have my Daughter not have to a School that is 14 miles away each day round-trip.
Fewer high rise condos/apartments
Stop the increase of building apartments
Easy parking in the village and at the beaches
do something about traffic
More police. I'm tired of having my car broken into and now seeing any police other than the ones working homeless. Don't be San
Francisco and overlook the crimes happening because they aren't big. They are VERY big to the people it happens to. Try and slow
down all of the development/redevelopment. People can do what they want, but phase it so the whole village is a 3 story work live
space. Keep some of the old business and vibe.
Less traffic. More unity. Strong police force. Better strategies and processes for dealing with homeless.
More walking, biking trails that connect
more diversity
More swim classes at Alga Norte pool. private shower rooms at alga norte (not as part of the locker room); bringing back the concerts
in the parks; a park with a play structure in my neighborhood (north la costa oaks)
A grocery store near Robertson Ramch
Less traffic
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Careful planning. Not destroying natural habitat for more large development.
Quaint high end centers for restaurants and retail walkable for neighborhoods outside the village. Development in Robertson Ranch
doesn't seem to be underway anytime soon, we bought in this neighborhood because of that promise. It would also be nice for
Carlsbad City Coucil to require new developers put in pocket parks that appeal to children over the age of 10. Tot lots are outgrown
quickly and leave no activity option within walking distance in the neighborhoods for 10-15 year olds to shoot hoops or use a backstop
for handball. The main parks in Carlsbad are too far from home for children to walk to. The intense mandate by the city to control
basketball hoops in front of peoples homes is too much, especially when they are located in culdesacs and several neighborhood kids
from surrounding streets come to enjoy. Carlsbad City can be uptight with rules and control. This isn't news but it would be awesome if
RV's were banned from parking at the beach, they take up all the parking spots all summer and make it extremely difficult for residents
to park and enjoy the beach. We pay mello-roos in addition to regular property taxes, we pay a premium to live in Carlsbad it would be
nice if we could easily enjoy beach parking with residents stickers that are issued to home owners who provide documents. There
should be a perk to the people who pay to keep this city earning the revenues it does. We've been business owners in Carlsbad since
2003, we pay business tax as well, the tax we pay simply maintains our ability to live and work here. Perks for native residents and
business owners would be nice.
Residential food waste composting
Less new development.
LESS GROWTH!!! Less people, less traffic.
More shady walking paths for older people with parking and easy access
To be more by diverse
No more condos! Stop with the ugly buildings in the Village.
Better freeway traffic on the 5
Less resorts and less residential development
Year round softball opportunities
A park near the coast.
Bring in some of San Diego’s best restaurants or more restaurants (like Del Mar and Encinitas have done) or maybe some of OC
restaurants or just more restaurants in general. A Nordstrom or additional higher end shopping
It’s pretty great here
Stopping the development of downtown. There are far too many condo projects being put in at the expense of removing the small
building that have been here for years.
A lot less politics, no discrimination on any basis, less worry on crimes,
Public Transportation for all students within CUSD.
Better resturaunts and shops in la costa area
set aside as much open space as possible, including at Ponto
STOP BULDING APARTMENTS EVERY WHERE
Carusos mall
don't get to big to fast
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A focus on anti-racism citywide instead of just a focus on implicit bias. Carlsbad would become so much more by engendering an
environment that is conducive to diverse hiring and support.
Stop all the growth… becoming like San Diego lately
1. Cease building 3 story buildings as they take away from the charm of the village. 2. More green areas whether they are small parks
or other. 3. The Carlsbad Village Drive exit is an eyesore and should not be the first thing to be seen about our city and village. 4. More
trails and bikeways. 5. Keep the charm of the village !!! I remember when the city wanted to be modeled after Santa Barbara….
The Village improvements are fantastic! As long as they continue to be curated like they have been onn State St.
Clean up the rusty ,aging stairs along the sea wall at Tamarack to Oak
Less traffic
If the governing powers consider the will of the residents rather than the money of developers
More adult softball leagues year round.
Laws to make “outdoor camping, vagrancy, panhandling, public drug use, loitering, jar tasting citizens, public defecation, and all the
things the homeless population do a crime.
Less development, moratorium on building more multi-family dwelling units.
Safety
Less homeless
Stop building. Traffic is horrible and do many open areas gone.
immediate, swift, compassionate mandatory intervention for the unhoused, or unhoused who refuse services are detained by law
enforcement and removed from living and suffering on the streets
Improve public safety and enforce laws ie E bikes excessive noise.
Keep it without the big box apartments, that are supposed to be low income, but rent from $3000 + a month, & condos starting at
$1,800,000
Clean up the homelessness
Prevent the development of multi unit housing and condo developments. Leave that for the city. This is the suburbs.
Prioritize residents over downtown business association! More like other California beach towns
No more developments. Not enough water and too much traffic
Removing homeless parking lots
Putting a stop to large scale residential and commercial development projects.
Enforce laws, boot homeless out and keep our communities safe. Allowing homeless to loiter invites crime into our area. Case in
point….the poor lady who was murdered a couple years back by that homeless couple living in the lagoon.
More open space
Putting the coaster underground like in solana beach to get rid of the horn.
The ability to get from place to place, especially longer distances (think the Village to the Forum), by bike **while fully separated from
automobile traffic**. 101 and particularly El Camino Real, while I appreciate the bike lanes, do not feel comfortable or safe to bike. This
is even more of a problem for new or hesitant bikers.
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But not changing anything
Better traffic management, including investment in road infrastructure (College, looking at you). Poinsettia completion is literally the
best thing to happen in the past 10 years.
A live music venue
Diversity (people in power, businesses, teachers, community events) awareness for equity, Taking care of our most vulnerable group of
people, we should be leaders in social justice
Put an outdoor eating venue where hensleys used to be. Maybe allow few vendors to rent the space
More casual restaurants on or close to the ocean and shopping!!
More community activities!
Safer roads for cyclists. More pedestrian areas with shops and restaurants
Controll growth & more parking in "Village"
Slow down traffic
If you would reverse your recent decision for the undeveloped areas around Ponto Beach and address the open space and park deficits
in this quadrant.
Get more control of the airplanes, like Lindbergh Field has, restricting late night/early morning flights, and hold up the rule about small
planes flying out to the ocean before turning east. Low flying planes making turns right over our homes and Pacific Rim elementary
school is very scary. Yeah I know, it's out of your control, but you speak for us!
Go back to 1980 and do not touch it .
Stop tearing down houses and putting up ugly condos
Direct flights to airline hubs
Control over the cost of necessary services. Electricity and gas for example can be kept in check to a degree by the group Carlsbad
switched to from SDG&E. However, SDG&E is able to make its money on delivery charges, so the potential savings of having a
competitor is negated. Water will also be a problem if we don't have a means for ensuring supply.
Tear down the new high density housing.
take the train and freeway I5 underground
More homeless people and trash
Stop building!
Stop overbuilding in The Village. You are going to ruin it!!
Two things: KEEP Palomar Airport D2 and runway at 200 feet extension. Also, create a rational plan for beach sand replenishment
Less density
Reducing traffic congestion
STOP ALLOWING MULTIUNIT STRUCTURES ON EVERY LOT. STOP DEVELOPING EVERY LAST INCH OF OPEN SPACE. IT'S PROBABLY
TOO LATE NOW, BUT WHAT MADE CARLSBAD AWESOME WAS IT'S SMALL TOWN FEEL WITH ALL THE AMENITIES OF THE CITY.
NOW WE RESEMBLE ORANGE COUNT MORE THAN THE CARLSBAD I GREW UP IN.
More Village Fairs: eg: Pottery Fair, Restaurant Tasting Fair
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Pedestrian gates on sidewalks at train crossings.
Housing for middle income singles etc (people who make 75k each and don’t want a townhome)
More pickleball courts
Cleaner in the village. Better safety in the village. Less homeless
Dredging the Buena Vista lagoon.
Changing the airport to go inland, go away, reverse landing directions, restrict operation hours, or whatever can be done to avoid early
turning, buzzing over houses ALL DAY and NIGHT like now!
Stop noisy commericial jets from using Palomar airport; stop noisy prop aircraft from overflying our neighborhood.
More multi family housing/rezoning to make that possible
Less homeless, less crime, and more control over kids usage of e-bikes.
Stopping the 4 story from being built…..they are not inclusive of anyone but the rich
organize
Stop building and building and building in the village!! We have enough people here already. We are going to destroy what we
have...Just like Orange County did....
Put all the power and phone lines underground.
Slow the growth
Get rid of adu’s and people who make houses in established family communities into multi- room lodgings!!!! Get rid and monitor
people like NAME REDACTED
A super complex issue, but helping the unhoused off the streets, not allowing any living/ camping in open spaces, parks, under bridges,
etc.
Safer: enforce rvs/homeless; Safer biking for kids/middle schoolers
stop all projects that overbuild on the property.
Make more open space and youth sports fields. And do something with the open space. Make the power plant into a community
meeting area with a live music venue and a few restaurants, bars, or space for food trucks. Actually have some space in the coast that
residence and tourists can go to rather than more hotels
Keep old Carlsbad in tact without developing everything
stop building high density buildings
Letting dog owners walk their dogs on leashes in our parks.
See answer to question # 1
Less people
More walking and hiking trails
Less traffic
It’s getting worse in Carlsbad too much buildings in Carlsbad downtown!!!
Traffic signals better synced.
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The train not blasting it’s horn as it goes through the city. More parking the village.
Keeping small
Starting to see more homeless population around town
These are terrible questions and it’s clear that whomever designed this survey doesn’t want any feedback. The Carlsbad I moved into
is not the same Carlsbad today. It’s such a shame. Before moving here, I’ve been vacationing every year for 13 years. What a sad
story. You have an uptick in crime, homelessness and trash. There are plenty of potholes in the streets and businesses leave quickly.
Laws around kids on eBikes
publicly accessible running track
Prioritizing the safety of children biking/walking to schools, especially in Olde Carlsbad where there are no sidewalks.
No more new developments. No expansion of Palomar airport
Stop building up the village. Just stop building. Get rid of the homeless ever growing population. We pay a lot to be here and I can't
even let my kids walk around in the village anymore. It's out of control and needs to stop.
To stop closing ma and pop shops and building pointless new buildings for people that don’t even live around here to make money
Stop building high buildings downtown
Less noise
Connected hiking trails and bike trails, outdoor cafe/restaurants outside the village, more green space near the beaches
Clean house and start fresh with all new officials. Tired of the lies and illegal activity
Better traffic patterns around school.
Better bike lanes in some areas. Parking by beach.
Less airport noise as I can’t have a conversation in my own backyard
Strict adhesion to No pets, skateboard or bicycles on beach and sea wall. I have seen a lot of them lately.
Eliminate homelessness
Limit building
Adding Equestrian facility since ride America closed, adding more pickle all courts. There is not enough
Reduced population, fewer dwellings. We're becoming Anaheim by the sea.
Traffic control
More attention paid to your awesome preschool program
Carlsbad has a lot of tract neighborhoods, ADU buildings in neighborhoods with CCRs should be allowed, if they are not already.
Fewer homeless, fewer modern condos taking over the Village
Stop building on every scrap of open land and stop the relentless gentrification of areas that had character. Particularly in the Barrio
area. Pllleeaase! It was the last affordable area for ppl on the coast and is now pretty much ruined with Bougie highrises. So Sad!!!
Slow down growth
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leave it alone
More money for the library! I grew up going to Cole, and their reading program was fantastic. Give them more opportunity to serve our
community in these challenging times.
Lower taxes
Less touristy downtown
To continue keeping crime out of our neighborhoods
Get control of the homeless
more affordable housing and easy and quick building permit process
Deal with the homeless population
Slower speed limit on Alga. Better bike lane on Camino/la costa, indoor community pool.
Keep the building to a minimum and stop building high rise buildings in the village. Keep them to 2 stories.
More protected bike lanes
Getting rid of the really nasty women on FB who attack. D1.
More planned restaurants and things in south carlsbad
renovation of downtown, keeping it nice and safe
Less homeless.
Food prices in the village are more reasonable; connected Cannon to Ocean Hills
competent government
Fewer homeless and less traffic
more variety of restaurants.
More parking in congested areas and new construction- underground or parking structures
Slow the developers down.
More workforce and affordable housing so that we can have a more diverse population
A robust program to prevent Carlsbad's contribution to ocean pollution. This should include funding for a full-time engineer specialized
in Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP), who is responsible for ocean-related programs including review and approval
of BMP initial design, inspection of initial installations and subsequent monitoring of BMP installations. This will ensure the City of
Carlsbad meets requirements for the MS4 Permit, and will help keep our most precious asset, the ocean, clean.
Better solutions for homeless.
More input from its inhabitants. A user friendlier website for one.
Meaningful efforts to address homelessness
Some snack bars on the beach
Make the beach more accessible. Parking is a problem. Add shuttles/trolleys from park & ride. Build protected bike paths that
will make beach more accessible by bikes. Build parks/coffee shops/little food places on Ponto to allow the residents sit down and
enjoy the beautiful ocean views.
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Parks, open spaces, trails.
stop selling out to big businesses/hotels on our beautiful coastlines. Keep from growing tall buildings and too many of them
Making it more walkable and bike friendly. Affordable housing that doesn't just mean dense apartment complexes.
Better beach access and amenities (restrooms, parking, places to eat/drink near the sand)
More accessibility for all. Aging in place homes. Parks for disabled children to be included. More public art from a variety of artists.
A lighted running/walking track
Bike lanes completely separate from traffic. The more hiking trails the better. :D
More hiking trails about 5 miles long.
Reduce noise (prop planes, loud gardening equipment, extremely loud vehicles)
There are still streets, especially close to the ocean that need to have the wires buried It would improve the views and also be safer in
case of fireLess traffic, better bike lanes.
Continue to make it a great place for people to visit
NOT expanding Palomar Airport
Continued in-fill development and improved public transit
Control children riding ebikes.
More access points in and out of neighborhoods to amenities.
More safe places to bike with the family
Outlaw Republicans.
less traffic
More open space for hiking and biking.
Continue to RETAIN Carlsbad small town feel.
fewer cars; less density; more foot/bicycle areas for 50+ age group; more trails (love the effort you have already made); permanent
sand replacement
Foot patrol cops in casual dress around town at night
Maximize parking for beach area, but try to limit traffic in those areas. Maybe diagonal parking in places that make sense.
Any effort by the city to quell rampant junk-show development in the village. A new mayor maybe
priority/some reserved spaces for locals at coastal campgrounds; better kid-friendly beaches (like moonlight beach in Encinitas)
Fewer multimillion dollar townhome complexes
Walkability and charm in the village including closing blocks of Grand Avenue
Become a truly sustainable city
Less development, less traffic.
Allowing no tall buildings and no more condominiums to be built in downtown Carlsbad.
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I think one of the lessons from the Covid experience is the importance of outdoor gathering opportunities, not just in structured
activities for youth, but in places that allow people of all ages and backgrounds to share outside space. Moving forward, and thinking
about the success of expanding dining into the outside public realm, I think future planning should encourage the creation of plazas
and/or piazzas, with opportunities for a variety of uses, such as dining, shopping, entertainment, and free play. We need to think of
"public space" as more than baseball and soccer fields, but places for all ages to be outside and to create connections with one another.
Larger, Safer Bike routes for e-bikes
Keep major "development" out of the charming downtown core.
Stop building the big complexes in the village. If they are needed for housing build them outside the village along the freeway
Better access to beaches including more parking like diagonal parking
Do something about the homeless drug use problem in the Village
Protecting open spaces
Decrease traffic, decrease growth, keep Palomar Airport small
More walkable, bikeable neighborhoods
No more development
Fewer stores. More open spaces, parks and trails. No more malls.
Frisbee golf course
Arrest and Prosecute Criminal activates
Don't allow gas powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers
Better public transportation and parking
If we could get a better handle on the homeless situation it would greatly improve my life. I have had guys actually sleep on my front
patio.
Parks, Parks and more car parking. Close State Street to cars make it pedestrian shopping and dining.
Fewer homeless, allow dogs on the beach on leash
Less homeless bums
Build facilities funded years ago by development fees and the citywide community facilities district such as parks, new city hall, missing
road segments/ improvements.
Collecting the shopping carts that are left on many sidewalks in Olde Carlsbad. And not permitting families and individuals to stand on
street or highway corners with signs asking for money. Also not permitting individuals to sleep in Carlsbad parks. It's very disconcerting
to take children to the park (especially Holiday park) and see people sleeping. Also, on another note, asking people who have fruit
trees to give permission to religious groups or other clubs to pick the fruit if they do not or cannot do it. It is very frustrating seeing
beautiful oranges, grapefruits, etc. rotting on the ground.
See first comment about downtown. Most residents do not trust the city council or believe that they listen to their constituents.
Sustainability
even more trails and parks set aside to preserve our nature instead of making more houses or shops
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Noise and speed reduction on Carlsbad Blvd, parking in the Village, solutions for the ever increasing homeless problem
More diversity
fewer cars
A mixed use community space with Friday evening events.
More focus on keeping the village with the character germane to a coastal town
A bike friendly city. I would love to see a city with separate bike lanes and flexible delineators like the ones in Encinitas. This is really
important near schools like Sage Creek, Carlsbad High, or Middle schools where kids ride their bikes everyday. During summer many
tourists rent bikes, it would be great if we can offer them the option to enjoy our city from their bikes. It would bring more to this
beautiful place.
Trench the train tracks at Tamarack and Carlsbad Village to increase pedestrian safety, access and sense of community while
decreasing pollution. reduce noise/
less dog poop runoff into ocean when it rains
Stop liberal invasion
More ethnic diversity. And maybe more beach parking?
Preserving our open spaces, lots of nature trails, and green space
opening up again the Monroe pool
Remove trashy buildings south of Cape Rey Hilton. Build more restaurants and shops.
More venues for music. Large flower planters around the village.
Stop building high rises. The damage you are doing is long term. We don’t have the infrastructure and this town was not built for the
population you are trying to bring in.
stop building so many tall apartment & condo buildings downtown
Cleanliness, enhanced landscaping, enhanced lighting and quality hardscape and art
bringing old downtown Carlsbad up to date with an infrastructure that makes it more user friendly for all. Close some downtown
streets for use of pedestrians only.
More trees and pedestrian safety measures
less traffic on the 5
less car traffic - more bike lanes - make it easier and safer to bike
Easier small transportation to the village from South Carlsbad
no homelessness
No more people. Stop building on every single empty plot of land
A disc golf course! Another pool at Calavera!
Stop the big building surge and n the village. The traffic is getting to the point where we hesitate going into the village. If you don’t
know how to get around on the side streets you are stuck in traffic.
Less reckless driving
Putting a park at Ponto
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Better beach access, e.g., train track crossing at Chestnut
Less people.
A kosher Deli
More parks, more of a boardwalk
Slower and safer streets for walking and biking. More transit design review for new multi unit developments and trenching the train
tracks in the village.
Expand dog park hours, add dog beach section, expand youth sports options
Less Homelessness
Eliminate all the homeless, families don’t want to spend and evening or mornings walking around the camping homeless by the
fountain or in the park benches
Keeping Palomar Airport a small B-II with curfew hours.
Stop population growth by building more homes
Improved traffic signals.
Better traffic flow
More sidewalks in Olde Carlsbad
More sports parks
Work with residents to better the environment
More outdoor music events
Better transportation zones, more access to public transit, less traffic.
More arts and cultural offerings
transparent operations
Highlight local businesses
Get rid of the homeless problem. Make it safe again.
Not allowing homeless to defecate, trash, vandalize the community and city
Something has to be done about homelessness
Focus on smart development-not high stacked dense units
less traffic
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Economic
Vitality:
Foster a healthy
economy
Sustainability
& Natural
Environment:
Protect the
environment
and natural resources
Community
Character:
Maintain
Carlsbad's
unique
community
character
Quality of Life
& Safety:
Prioritize the
safety and well-
being of the
community
Organizational
Excellence &
Fiscal Health:
Be a model for
effective and
efficient local government
Goal Themes
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Economic
Vitality:
Foster a healthy
economy
Sustainability
& Natural
Environment:
Protect the
environment
and natural
resources
Community
Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's
unique
community
character
Quality of Life
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Prioritize the
safety and well-
being of the community
Organizational
Excellence &
Fiscal Health:
Be a model for
effective and
efficient local
government
The local economy,business diversity and tourism
Environmental sustainability
Open space
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environment
Small town
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community
character and
connectedness
Neighborhood
revitalization,
community
design and
livability
Access to recreation
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High quality education
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History, the arts and
cultural resources
Walking,
biking,publictransportation
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Goal Themes
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Economic Vitality:Foster a healthy economy
Year 1: FY 22-23
Draft and Present to City Council a long-term Economic Development Strategic Plan
Economic Development Strategic plan is in development and is scheduled to be presented to the City Council late spring/early summer of
2022. This Plan is anticipated to cover these broad themes with additional potential notes in the italics:
•Talent Attraction & Workforce Development
•Business Expansion Attraction & Retention
•Support Small Business
•Future Readiness, Startups, and Entrepreneurship
•Economic Resiliency
Develop Metrics for BEAR activities:Economic impact of business expansion, attraction, and retention program led by I&ED.
Develop Industry Cluster Supports:Use business data and recent business survey to assess and engage with industry clusters to develop supports for their expansion, attraction, and
retention.
Assess programs to support economic resilience and small businesses:Build upon the economic response to COVID-19.
Support Long-term Tourism Growth and Resilience:Work with Visit Carlsbad and the CTBID on growth and resilience.
Engage with Businesses on Meeting City Sustainability Goals:Promote the city’s clean and green industries and policies to attract and expand companies in that cluster.
Support Long-term Viability of our Business Organizations:PBID for CVA, Sponsorship for Chamber, Collaboration for Visit Carlsbad.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 300 of 317
Economic Vitality:Foster a healthy economy
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Note: Housing to attract talent and evaluating micro-mobility and flexible transit/transportation opportunities (e.g.,
public trolley) are elements of this work and overlap with other goal themes.
Continue to work through Economic Development Strategic Plan activities.
Develop a pilot program to support companies involved in future technology R&D and manufacturing.
•Engage with Carlsbad businesses to determine needs and wants. Assess city assets that can be used as a
testbed to support future technology companies.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 301 of 317
Sustainability & Natural Environment:
Protect the environment and natural resources
Year 1: FY 22-23
Update Climate Action Plan (CAP), including renewed ideas on climate policy, to be completed in mid to late 2023. Add EV
infrastructure element to the CAP.
Coastal Commission review of LCP continues.
Partner with NCTD and SANDAG to (and into Years 2-5):
•Evaluate performance of existing public transit in City and provide recommendations to optimize the return on investment on
transit options.
•Implement public trolley/shuttle/rideshare programs to transport across City and shift to autonomous.
Continue to implement Habitat Management Plan, City Preserve Plan, and Integrated Pest Management Plan, Community Forest
Management Plan (e.g., managing preserves, preserving more open space, linking to trails, organics first practice, adding 500 trees per
year to improve urban forest canopy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions).
Single use plastics ordinance effective June 2022 and further elements implemented through 2022. Continue to implement
Sustainable Materials Management Plan and Implementation Plan.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 302 of 317
Sustainability & Natural Environment:
Protect the environment and natural resources
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Implement actions included in updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) –updated in Year 1.
Create a city-wide Climate Adaptation Plan to anticipate future problems with erosion, fire danger –identify these specific plans and
connect with Fire Department, Hazard Prevention to implement.
City fleet transition to EV
•In FY 23-24, begin to transition the purchase of city passenger cars to 100% electric with the potential exception of take-home police passenger
cars due to operational challenges with charging.
•In FY 25-26, begin to transition the purchase of light duty vehicles to 100% PHEV or EV contingent on availability of level 2 EV charging
infrastructure designed into new city facility capital projects.
•SDG&E Power Your Drive For Fleets agreement will begin construction in 2022 with an expected completion in 2027. This project will install a
total of 26 DC fast charging stations for city fleet vehicle use. This level of charging is adequate for all electric passenger car, light duty, medium
duty, and heavy duty vehicles. In essence this becomes an EV charging HUB for all city vehicles adjacent to the city’s existing diesel and
unleaded fueling station.
Share EV deployment plan with both public and private assets that include these items (e.g., EV infrastructure, strategy paper, website
enhancements).
Develop a plan to implement a public trolley/shuttle.
If LCP is approved by the Coastal Commission in Year 1, prepare Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan (e.g., gain grants, bluff protection, sand
replenishment, etc.).
Continue to implement Habitat Management Plan, City Preserve Plan, and Integrated Pest Management Plan, Community Forest
Management Plan (e.g., managing preserves, preserving more open space, linking to trails, organics first practice, adding 500 trees per
year to improve urban forest canopy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions).March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 303 of 317
Community Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's unique community character
Year 1: FY 22-23
Engage the community through a citizens committee to take input on a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that
maintains an excellent quality of life. Report back to Council in March 2023.
Continue to implement current Housing Element programs.
Updating Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which includes a segment on senior services, expanding programming outside of
Senior Center to reach additional districts, and expanding intergenerational programming (draft in summer 2022; final plan in
December 2022).
Present Veterans Park Master Plan to Council (August 2022).
Continue to implement Trails Master Plan with additional linkage trails, enhanced advertising on website with updated links to
videos highlighting trail features, and QR code for “Go Hike” app.
Continue to implement Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Expand outreach and strategic partnership efforts with schools (e.g., STEAM projects to combine nature and art).
Continue Library and Cultural Arts intergenerational programs.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 304 of 317
Community Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's unique community character
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Implement direction from City Council to update the Growth Management Ordinance, Citywide Facilities and
Improvement Plan, and develop a schedule to update the 25 sub-area plans within the city, as directed and
appropriate.
On 10.12.21, the City Council approved the LCP Update that was then submitted to the Coastal Commission. Review
and negotiations will take 1-2 years. If it is successful, the Community Development/Advanced Planning work program
included seeking grants and preparing a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan.
Complete Objective Design Standards for the Village & Barrio Master Plan area and for citywide implementation of
high density and mixed-use developments.
In the Village and Barrio, implement City Council direction from 11.16.21: update parking in-lieu fees; the
implementation projects in the Master Plan; amend the Master Plan to allow cultural arts/vital uses; establish a
historic district; investigate making temporary outdoor activations permanent; and implement transportation projects
for Tyler Street/Grand Avenue Promenade.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 305 of 317
Community Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's unique community character
Years 2-5: FY 23-27 (continued)
Implement the city’s Housing Element rezoning program to accommodate existing growth and strengthen job-housing
balance. Work with school districts on projections of future residences/students.
Continue to implement Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Share the redefined Library and Cultural Arts Mobile Vehicle program to extend the reach throughout the city.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 306 of 317
Quality of Life & Safety:
Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community
Year 1: FY 22-23
Continue to implement Fire Standards of Cover (e.g., temporary Station 7). Create Fire Facility Master Plan. New dispatch system being
implemented to reach response time goals.
Begin implementation of whole city community risk reduction and resiliency to prevent accidents and injuries from happening and
when unforeseen events occur help the city remain resilient. Conduct community risk assessment. Connect Emergency Management
and Fire Prevention programs. This work carries into Years 2-5.
Prepare for prehospital shifts to community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare. Recruiting community health nurse to
support community paramedicine. Continue to support technology and analysis initiatives to target where risks are for patients.
Continue to maintain low crime rates and response rates for Police by ensuring there are adequate resources and infrastructure in
place.
Continue process to upzone certain properties within Housing Element to provide affordable housing.
Continue to implement the Homeless Response Plan by leveraging and deploying city resources in a compassionate and effective
manner.
Maintain traffic signal equipment and infrastructure to sustain performance. Manage our traffic network and bike network to provide
safe and efficient transportation.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 307 of 317
Quality of Life & Safety:
Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Note: Parks & Recreation and Library & Cultural Arts efforts are mostly identified in the Community Character goal theme.
Continue to implement Fire Standards of Cover (e.g., permanent Station 7).
Continue implementation of whole city community risk reduction and resiliency to prevent accidents and injuries from
happening and when unforeseen events occur help the city remain resilient. Conduct community risk assessment. Connect
Emergency Management and Fire Prevention programs.
Continue to implement the Homeless Response Plan (or an updated Homeless Response Plan).
Replace or upgrade traffic signal technology in 180 intersections (e.g., video detection, battery back-up systems, reflective
tape and back plates).
Continue to implement mobility element of General Plan. Implement sustainable mobility plan to focus on multi-modal
transportation.
Adopt new Water Master Plan, Wastewater Master Plan, Recycled Water Master Plan. Continue to implement Asset
Management Master Plan, SCADA Master Plan, and Urban Water Management Plan. Implement elements of water
conservation law in 2024.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 308 of 317
Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health:
Be a model for effective and efficient local government
Year 1: FY 22-23
Continue to work effectively with adopted ethics and public service values ordinance.
City Hall & Civic Center Site: Before June 30, 2022, bring forward results of work to date, including public outreach. Present four conceptual site selections
with construction estimates.Reduce the number of potential locations from four to two or select a preferred site. In Year 1, design work.
Engage in broader discussion between Council and City staff (based on community input) to prioritize capital improvement projects over a 15-year span,
including critical infrastructure/mandated projects and additional critical projects. Affirm funding strategies and guiding principles.
Update 5-Year Real Estate Strategic Plan.
Complete Revenue Study.
Continue implementation of 5-Year Strategic Plan for IT, Digital Information Network Master Plan, Strategic Digital Technology Investment Projects
(SDTIP), and Cyber Security support.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
•Implement the DEI work plan being proposed to Council on March 15, 2022 (or a revised version depending on Council input)
•Expand professional awareness training and engagement opportunities for leadership and staff in social equity, diversity, inclusion and justice
•Implement strategies identified from Employee Engagement Survey from January 2022
•Explore ways to use technology as a method to flag/filter in the screening process, creating shortlist free from biases
Staff Capacity, Retention, and Recruitment:
•Continue to expand outreach and market the city’s job openings to diverse applicant population
•Build innovative recruitment and retention processes
•Be mindful of workload balance and priorities
•Ensure we have the proper classifications and staffing levels to get the work done
•Continue to build on our growth and development opportunities so we can build and secure an internal bench strengthMarch 16, 2022Item #1 Page 309 of 317
Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health:
Be a model for effective and efficient local government
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Continue to work effectively with adopted ethics and public service values ordinance.
Carry forward implementation of capital improvement projects and funding strategies for projects in an efficient
manner.
Implement 5-Year Real Estate Strategic Plan.
Implement next steps to advance revenue enhancement strategies.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Continually evaluate progress on DEI work plan to evolve, strengthen and sustain
efforts
Complete employee engagement survey in early 2025 to track progress and determine additional areas for
improvement or DEI Committee designs a shorter, DEI-focused surveyMarch 16, 2022Item #1 Page 310 of 317
Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health:
Be a model for effective and efficient local government
Years 2-5: FY 23-27 (continued)
Staff Capacity, Retention, and Recruitment:
•Continue to expand outreach and market the city’s job openings to diverse applicant population
•Utilize innovative recruitment and retention processes established in Year 1
•Be mindful of workload balance and priorities
•Ensure we have the proper classifications and staffing levels to get the work done
•Continue to build on our growth and development opportunities so we can build and secure an internal bench strength
Continue implementation of 5-Year Strategic Plan for IT, Digital Information Network Master Plan, Strategic Digital
Technology Investment Projects (SDTIP), and Cyber Security support. Ensure the backbone IT infrastructure and support
is in place to innovate in other goal theme areas.
Continue to look for ways to streamline processes and be transparent with information.March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 311 of 317
Meeting Date: Dec. 13, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2958
Subject: City Council Strategic Plan
District: All
Recommended Action
Engage in a discussion, facilitated by Dr. Sommer Kehrli, Ph.D. of The Centre for Organization
Effectiveness, to begin the process of developing a City Council Strategic Plan and provide direction to
staff as appropriate.
Discussion
In recent years, the City Council has changed its approach to goal setting in four main ways:
1.Focus on longer-term strategic priorities more than projects and initiatives
2.Increase opportunities for community input
3.Set goals every other year to allow more time for implementation
4.Identify goals in the fall to more closely align with the city’s annual budget process
In 2021, the City Council is making one additional change: Goals will be developed in the context of a
strategic plan. Developing a strategic plan will provide several immediate benefits:
•Establish a common vision that will help align policies, day-to-day operations and resources with
the community’s most important values, needs and aspirations.
•Build momentum for major goals by maintaining a focused effort over multiple years.
•Identify clear priorities, timelines and performance measures.
Consultant selection
City staff issued a request for proposals to firms with expertise in developing strategic plans and
selected The Centre for Organization Effectiveness. The strategic planning process will be led by the
organization’s CEO, Sommer Kehrli, Ph.D.
Biography
Sommer Kehrli is the Chief Executive Officer for The Centre for Organization
Effectiveness. Her background includes developing strategic plans, leading large-scale
change management and employee engagement efforts, facilitating executive retreats
and teambuilding workshops, coaching leaders of all levels, and designing training
programs.
Dec. 13, 2021 Item #1 Page 1 of 6
Exhibit 3
March 16, 2022 Item #1 Page 312 of 317
Sommer has experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She has worked
with local and state government, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions,
healthcare organizations, and universities. Sommer worked at Kaiser Permanente in
Northern California as the Director of Performance Improvement and as an Organization
Development Consultant. Sommer has a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
The consultant team includes experts in diversity, equity and inclusion, organizational development and
community engagement.
Existing goals
In March 2021, the City Council identified 11 potential goals based on the Carlsbad Community Vision,
ultimately selecting four to move forward immediately and seven to be reconsidered during a fall 2021
strategic planning process. The chart below shows these goals and their status:
Goal topic
Status
Public service
Conduct a facilitated City Council workshop to work on team building and
City Council communication and an ethics ordinance to support the
delivery of superior public service.
Complete
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Create a position to lead diversity, equity and inclusion within the city
organization.
Complete
Growth management
Engage the community through a citizens committee to create a new plan
to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality
of life.
Begun
Homelessness
Reduce homeless unsheltered population, among those who want help, by
50% within five years, with quarterly reports until we decrease the
unsheltered homeless population or five years.
Begun
Public safety
Bring Fire Department into conformance with Standards of Cover
evaluation.
Begun
New City Hall site
Reduce the number of potential locations for a new city hall and civic
center from four to two or select a preferred site.
Scheduled for
discussion in early
2022
Village & Barrio
In the Village and Barrio, expedite the implementation of decorative and
safety lighting, parking management, a Grande Prominade study, and the
Village and Barrio Master Plan reform package, including a parking
structure.
City Council direction
Nov. 16, 2021
Dec. 13, 2021 Item #1 Page 2 of 6March 16, 2022 Item #1 Page 313 of 317
Goal topic
Status
Coastal vision
Create a comprehensive coastal plan.
Public engagement
beginning 1/22.
Potential strategic plan
goal
Railroad trench
Continue to seek funding for advancement of lowering the railroad tracks
into a trench.
Potential strategic plan
goal
Economic development
Continue to cultivate a prosperous community.
Potential strategic plan
goal
Environment
Promote sustainability and natural resources.
Potential strategic plan
goal
The City Council also identified in March three foundational principles to be considered in everything the
city does:
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Meaningful and early public engagement
• Technology infrastructure (tools)
Finally, during the March City Council goal setting process, the City Council asked staff to return with
options for generating new revenues so the city can continue to provide a high level of service and
remain financially sustainable as the city’s funding sources change. Staff will present an updated 5-year
revenue and expenditure projection at this meeting and will initiate a revenue study concurrent with the
strategic planning process utilizing up to $50,000 that was previously approved for this purpose in the
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 city budget.
Fiscal Analysis
The cost of the work entailed in the revenue study and strategic planning process is included in current
budget appropriations.
Next Steps
Staff will launch the public engagement processes related to the revenue study and strategic planning
process in early 2022. Two additional City Council workshops will be facilitated over the next several
months to further develop and finalize the city’s strategic plan.
Environmental Evaluation
In keeping with California Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a
"project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it has no potential to
cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment. Therefore, it does not require environmental review.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for
public viewing and review at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Dec. 13, 2021 Item #1 Page 3 of 6March 16, 2022 Item #1 Page 314 of 317
Exhibits
1. Goal priorities identified by City Council at 2021 Goal Setting Workshop
2. City Council Strategic Plan Timeline
Dec. 13, 2021 Item #1 Page 4 of 6March 16, 2022 Item #1 Page 315 of 317
City Council Goal Setting Engage the community through a citizens committee to create a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that maintains an excellent quality of life. Reduce homeless unsheltered population, among those who want help, by 50% within five years, with quarterly reports until we decrease the unsheltered homeless population or five years. In the Village and Barrio, expedite the implementation of decorative and safety lighting, parking management, a Grande Prominade study, and the Village and Barrio Master Plan reform package, including a parking structure. * Continue to seek funding for advancement of lowering the railroad tracks into a trench.* * Mayor Matt Hall recusedContinue to cultivate a prosperous community. Reduce the number of potential locations for a new city hall and civic center from four to two or select a preferred site. _________________________________ Create a position to lead diversity, equity and inclusion within the city organization. Bring Fire Department into conformance with Standards of Cover evaluation. Conduct a facilitated City Council workshop to work on team building and City Council communication and an ethics ordinance to support the delivery of superior public service. Create a comprehensive coastal plan. Promote sustainability and natural resources. FOUNDATIONAL TO ALL GOALS: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Meaningful & Early Public Engagement, Technology Infrastructure (tools)Exhibit 1Dec. 13, 2021Item #1 Page 5 of 6March 16, 2022Item #1 Page 316 of 317-ice homeless unsheltered population, among 2 who want help, by 50% within five years, with terly reports until we decrease the unsheltered eless population or five years . ••• • e Village and Barrio, expedite the implementation icorative and safety lighting, parking management, rnde Prominade study, and the Village and Barrio :er Plan reform package, including a parking :ture. * Reduce the number of potential locations for a new city hall and civic center from four to two or select a preferred site. Create a position to lead diversity, equity and inclusion within the city organization. • Bring Fire Department into conformance Create a comprehensivE Promote sustainability, resources.
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Mayor Hall, City Council Members, and Staff:
As you enter into continued discussions and goal setting on March 16, 2022 during the Strategic Plan Workshop, the
Carlsbad Village Association would like to ask that pedestrian and decorative lighting, as previously discussed as a Capital
Improvement Project priority, be revisited.
Current goals related to economic vitality are to foster a healthy economy. Increased and ample lighting will directly
help improve the economic climate downtown. It will also improve the character of our downtown. And, as it dovetails
with the "Quality of Life and Safety" goal, increased lighting will most certainly prioritize the safety and well-being of the
community. In short, improving the lighting in Carlsbad Village will help address two major council goals.
The Carlsbad Village Association was intimately involved in the lighting study that took place several years ago . We feel
that the findings contained within that study are still as relevant today as they were when approved and funding was
allocated in the CIP budget.
As always, the Carlsbad Village Association is willing and able to assist in any way possible. Thank you in advance for
making this part of your goal setting discussions during the council's special meeting.
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Subject: Homeless Goal
Mayor, Council, and Staff,
Last year during Goal Setting it was encouraging that you decided to address homelessness in
Carlsbad. Thank you for that. My concern at the time was the lack of definition of that goal.
First of all there was never a definition of what reducing homelessness means to you as a
governing body. Is it getting someone in a shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing
while being self sufficient or handed a hotel voucher? The recidivism rate of all existing
programs is high and at what point do you consider someone a success? Is it 6 months housed,
a year, etc. I was quite surprised that this aspect of the goal was never discussed while
allocating funds.
The concern of residents are those experiencing homelessness in our community that do NOT
want help. Again your goal does not address those individuals. It is clear walking around the
Village that there are those that simply prefer this lifestyle, others, that do not have the
mental capacity to choose help, and those with substance abuse.
The trends in homeless reduction are going away from high barrier congregate settings to
Housing First, Project Room Key type programs with low barrier individual dwelling spaces . La
Posada which is a very successful facility appears to be changing their model. I hope there is a
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conversation about what our community sees as the best practice model for Carlsbad. There
are studies supporting both sides ...
We are approaching year two of your goal and as a resident of Carlsbad it is extremely difficult
to evaluate success. Due to the transient nature of homelessness, the inaccurate PIT numbers,
the metrics used to substantiate the data, the definition of success, etc. where are we? There
seems to be a positive change in the Village but the Quality of Life Ordinances initiated
November 11, 2021 appear to be the reasons for those changes rather than items approved
and funded from Goal Setting.
Has Council asked CPD and or HOT about the success of ordinances and what else they need to
successfully deal with our homeless population? They are the boots on the ground and deal
with these individuals on a daily basis! You can analyze reports, read biased studies, dig
through data but somehow in all of that the individual stories of every person living on our
streets gets lost. How did they get there? Where are the discussions to deal with the
reasons ... we seem to only be the bandaid.
Tomorrow please consider reworking your Homeless Goal with a definition and real solutions
addressing concerns of all residents housed and unhoused.
Regards,
Teri Jacobs
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To all those who are interested in the quality of life for Seniors or soon to be Seniors and people who liked their
parents:
In reading the Agenda for the Goal Setting workshop 2mro on 3-16-2022, I noticed that the Senior Center (which was
mentioned in the original surveys about Carlsbad being Age Friendly) that the quality of life under Park & Rec
management was not part of the Agenda! Was this an oversight?
Was it a deliberate attempt to put Seniors and their needs on the backburner instead of reviewing the downward slide
in services to Seniors by Mike Pacheco who hired Mark Olson, who initiated changes to downgrade the service to
seniors first, followed by Mike Pacheco's second choice of managers who hired the woman from Orange County (who
believes only Carlsbad residents should use the C-bad senior Center, M. Hammer. She has removed valuable assets from
the Senior Center which has further degraded the appeal and friend liness for seniors who are used to a more service
oriented approach rather than an authoritarian and monetary approach. It appears that Park & Rec in Carlsbad does
not even attempt to follow their own professional organization 's Plan for the growth and development for the future. Is
this a deliberate attempt to save money and not have to increase staff by the City Council? The seniors are being
shortchanged and our requests for service are being sidelined or ignored out of concern for having Staff increases? I
personally have asked the City Council to do a professional in house study of the efficiency of P & Rec as managers of the
Senior Center numerous times. It is not important to them and the 20% of the population in C-bad and the people in the
surrounding area.
Please correct this oversight City Council by requesting a Feasibility Study on how to improve service to Seniors and
evaluating Park & Rec part time management as opposed to a separate Senior Center division under the direction of a
full time Senior Center Mgr. as a separate division under the City Council just like the Library or the Legal Dept.
I cannot believe that there is no improvement needed by the current management or why Mayor Matt Hall and the City
Council are not willing to examine upgrading the Senior Center and the direction of serving seniors by buying a
Feasibility study on these topics.
Please contact your district reps and Mayor Matt to ask why they are willing to settle for less in service to Seniors who
might enjoy a friendlier and expanded Senior Center.
Thank you,
Mary Lucid
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Strategic Planning
City Council Workshop #2
March 16, 2022
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Workshop#2
Refine ideas and develop
smart goals
Identify priorities for FY
22-23 budget
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City Council meeting
Review proposed work
plans and provide feedback
DEC JAN FEB
Public engagement
What does the community
think of these ideas?
Subject matter experts
How could staff
operationalize these ideas?
MAR APR
Staff develop FY
22/23 work plans
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MAY
City Council hearing
Approve FY 22/23
budget
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JUN
Workshop#3
Finalize 5-year
strategic plan
JUL
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City Council
Session #2
March 16, 2022
Community
Input Report &
Discussion
Goal Theme
Review &
Discussion
Alignment &
Next Steps
Code of Ethics & Public Service Values
RESPECT
Model civility
Invite and respect public input
Agree that elected officials, city staff and others who
serve the agency are on the same team
RESPONSIBILITY
Model and promote clear communication
Work collaboratively
Consider the larger picture
Am accountable for actions and words
COMPASSION &
FAIRNESS
Empathetic and care about the needs of the public, my
colleagues, and staff
Embrace community’s and city team’s diversity
Promote fair and consistent processes
INTEGRITY
Truthful with colleagues, the public, and others
My actions are consistent with my words
I comply with both the letter and the spirit of laws
Adopted by the City of Carlsbad City Council on Nov. 16, 2021 THE CENTRE
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Mindset:
Infinite vs.
Finite Game
Economic
Vitality:
Foster a healthy
economy
Sustainability
& Natural
Environment:
Protect the
environment and natural
resources
Community
Character:
Maintain
Carlsbad's
unique community character
Quality of Life
& Safety:
Prioritize the
safety and well-
being of the
community
Organizational
Excellence &
Fiscal Health:
Be a model for
effective and efficient local
government
Goal Themes
Economic
Vitality:
Foster a healthy
economy
Sustainability
& Natural
Environment:
Protect the
environment
and natural
resources
Community
Character:
Maintain
Carlsbad's
unique
community
character
Quality of Life
& Safety:
Prioritize the
safety and well-being of the
community
Organizational
Excellence &
Fiscal Health:
Be a model for
effective and
efficient local
government
The local economy,business diversity and tourism
Environmental sustainability
Open space
and the natural
environment
Small town
feel,beach
community
character and
connectedness
Neighborhood
revitalization,
community
design and
livability
Access to recreation
and active, healthy lifestyles
High quality education
and community services
History, the arts and
cultural resources
Walking, biking,public
transportation
and connectivity
Goal Themes
Community Vision Values
Economic Vitality:Foster a healthy economy
Year 1: FY 22-23
Draft and Present to City Council a long-term Economic Development Strategic Plan
Economic Development Strategic plan is in development and is scheduled to be presented to the City Council late spring/early summer of
2022. This Plan is anticipated to cover these broad themes with additional potential notes in the italics:
•Talent Attraction & Workforce Development
•Business Expansion Attraction & Retention
•Support Small Business
•Future Readiness, Startups, and Entrepreneurship
•Economic Resiliency
Develop Metrics for BEAR activities:Economic impact of business expansion, attraction, and retention program led by I&ED.
Develop Industry Cluster Supports:Use business data and recent business survey to assess and engage with industry clusters to develop supports for their expansion, attraction, and
retention.
Assess programs to support economic resilience and small businesses:Build upon the economic response to COVID-19.
Support Long-term Tourism Growth and Resilience:Work with Visit Carlsbad and the CTBID on growth and resilience.
Engage with Businesses on Meeting City Sustainability Goals:Promote the city’s clean and green industries and policies to attract and expand companies in that cluster.
Support Long-term Viability of our Business Organizations:PBID for CVA, Sponsorship for Chamber, Collaboration for Visit Carlsbad.
Economic Vitality:Foster a healthy economy
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Note: Housing to attract talent and evaluating micro-mobility and flexible transit/transportation opportunities (e.g.,
public trolley) are elements of this work and overlap with other goal themes.
Continue to work through Economic Development Strategic Plan activities.
Develop a pilot program to support companies involved in future technology R&D and manufacturing.
•Engage with Carlsbad businesses to determine needs and wants. Assess city assets that can be used as a
testbed to support future technology companies.
Sustainability & Natural Environment:
Protect the environment and natural resources
Year 1: FY 22-23
Update Climate Action Plan (CAP), including renewed ideas on climate policy, to be completed in mid to late 2023. Add EV
infrastructure element to the CAP.
Coastal Commission review of LCP continues.
Partner with NCTD and SANDAG to (and into Years 2-5):
•Evaluate performance of existing public transit in City and provide recommendations to optimize the return on investment on
transit options.
•Implement public trolley/shuttle/rideshare programs to transport across City and shift to autonomous.
Continue to implement Habitat Management Plan, City Preserve Plan, and Integrated Pest Management Plan, Community Forest
Management Plan (e.g., managing preserves, preserving more open space, linking to trails, organics first practice, adding 500 trees per
year to improve urban forest canopy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions).
Single use plastics ordinance effective June 2022 and further elements implemented through 2022. Continue to implement
Sustainable Materials Management Plan and Implementation Plan.
Sustainability & Natural Environment:
Protect the environment and natural resources
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Implement actions included in updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) –updated in Year 1.
Create a city-wide Climate Adaptation Plan to anticipate future problems with erosion, fire danger –identify these specific plans and
connect with Fire Department, Hazard Prevention to implement.
City fleet transition to EV
•In FY 23-24, begin to transition the purchase of city passenger cars to 100% electric with the potential exception of take-home police passenger
cars due to operational challenges with charging.
•In FY 25-26, begin to transition the purchase of light duty vehicles to 100% PHEV or EV contingent on availability of level 2 EV charging
infrastructure designed into new city facility capital projects.
•SDG&E Power Your Drive For Fleets agreement will begin construction in 2022 with an expected completion in 2027. This project will install a
total of 26 DC fast charging stations for city fleet vehicle use. This level of charging is adequate for all electric passenger car, light duty, medium
duty, and heavy duty vehicles. In essence this becomes an EV charging HUB for all city vehicles adjacent to the city’s existing diesel and
unleaded fueling station.
Share EV deployment plan with both public and private assets that include these items (e.g., EV infrastructure, strategy paper, website
enhancements).
Develop a plan to implement a public trolley/shuttle.
If LCP is approved by the Coastal Commission in Year 1, prepare Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan (e.g., gain grants, bluff protection, sand
replenishment, etc.).
Continue to implement Habitat Management Plan, City Preserve Plan, and Integrated Pest Management Plan, Community Forest
Management Plan (e.g., managing preserves, preserving more open space, linking to trails, organics first practice, adding 500 trees per
year to improve urban forest canopy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions).
Community Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's unique community character
Year 1: FY 22-23
Engage the community through a citizens committee to take input on a new plan to manage growth in Carlsbad in a way that
maintains an excellent quality of life. Report back to Council in March 2023.
Continue to implement current Housing Element programs.
Updating Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which includes a segment on senior services, expanding programming outside of
Senior Center to reach additional districts, and expanding intergenerational programming (draft in summer 2022; final plan in
December 2022).
Present Veterans Park Master Plan to Council (August 2022).
Continue to implement Trails Master Plan with additional linkage trails, enhanced advertising on website with updated links to
videos highlighting trail features, and QR code for “Go Hike” app.
Continue to implement Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Expand outreach and strategic partnership efforts with schools (e.g., STEAM projects to combine nature and art).
Continue Library and Cultural Arts intergenerational programs.
Community Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's unique community character
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Implement direction from City Council to update the Growth Management Ordinance, Citywide Facilities and
Improvement Plan, and develop a schedule to update the 25 sub-area plans within the city, as directed and
appropriate.
On 10.12.21, the City Council approved the LCP Update that was then submitted to the Coastal Commission. Review
and negotiations will take 1-2 years. If it is successful, the Community Development/Advanced Planning work program
included seeking grants and preparing a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan.
Complete Objective Design Standards for the Village & Barrio Master Plan area and for citywide implementation of
high density and mixed-use developments.
In the Village and Barrio, implement City Council direction from 11.16.21: update parking in-lieu fees; the
implementation projects in the Master Plan; amend the Master Plan to allow cultural arts/vital uses; establish a
historic district; investigate making temporary outdoor activations permanent; and implement transportation projects
for Tyler Street/Grand Avenue Promenade.
Community Character:
Maintain Carlsbad's unique community character
Years 2-5: FY 23-27 (continued)
Implement the city’s Housing Element rezoning program to accommodate existing growth and strengthen job-housing
balance. Work with school districts on projections of future residences/students.
Continue to implement Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Share the redefined Library and Cultural Arts Mobile Vehicle program to extend the reach throughout the city.
Quality of Life & Safety:
Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community
Year 1: FY 22-23
Continue to implement Fire Standards of Cover (e.g., temporary Station 7). Create Fire Facility Master Plan. New dispatch system being
implemented to reach response time goals.
Begin implementation of whole city community risk reduction and resiliency to prevent accidents and injuries from happening and
when unforeseen events occur help the city remain resilient. Conduct community risk assessment. Connect Emergency Management
and Fire Prevention programs. This work carries into Years 2-5.
Prepare for prehospital shifts to community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare. Recruiting community health nurse to
support community paramedicine. Continue to support technology and analysis initiatives to target where risks are for patients.
Continue to maintain low crime rates and response rates for Police by ensuring there are adequate resources and infrastructure in
place.
Continue process to upzone certain properties within Housing Element to provide affordable housing.
Continue to implement the Homeless Response Plan by leveraging and deploying city resources in a compassionate and effective
manner.
Maintain traffic signal equipment and infrastructure to sustain performance. Manage our traffic network and bike network to provide
safe and efficient transportation.
Quality of Life & Safety:
Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Note: Parks & Recreation and Library & Cultural Arts efforts are mostly identified in the Community Character goal theme.
Continue to implement Fire Standards of Cover (e.g., permanent Station 7).
Continue implementation of whole city community risk reduction and resiliency to prevent accidents and injuries from
happening and when unforeseen events occur help the city remain resilient. Conduct community risk assessment. Connect
Emergency Management and Fire Prevention programs.
Continue to implement the Homeless Response Plan (or an updated Homeless Response Plan).
Replace or upgrade traffic signal technology in 180 intersections (e.g., video detection, battery back-up systems, reflective
tape and back plates).
Continue to implement mobility element of General Plan. Implement sustainable mobility plan to focus on multi-modal
transportation.
Adopt new Water Master Plan, Wastewater Master Plan, Recycled Water Master Plan. Continue to implement Asset
Management Master Plan, SCADA Master Plan, and Urban Water Management Plan. Implement elements of water
conservation law in 2024.
Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health:
Be a model for effective and efficient local government
Year 1: FY 22-23
Continue to work effectively with adopted ethics and public service values ordinance.
City Hall & Civic Center Site: Before June 30, 2022, bring forward results of work to date, including public outreach. Present four conceptual site selections
with construction estimates.Reduce the number of potential locations from four to two or select a preferred site. In Year 1, design work.
Engage in broader discussion between Council and City staff (based on community input) to prioritize capital improvement projects over a 15-year span,
including critical infrastructure/mandated projects and additional critical projects. Affirm funding strategies and guiding principles.
Update 5-Year Real Estate Strategic Plan.
Complete Revenue Study.
Continue implementation of 5-Year Strategic Plan for IT, Digital Information Network Master Plan, Strategic Digital Technology Investment Projects
(SDTIP), and Cyber Security support.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
•Implement the DEI work plan being proposed to Council on March 15, 2022 (or a revised version depending on Council input)
•Expand professional awareness training and engagement opportunities for leadership and staff in social equity, diversity, inclusion and justice
•Implement strategies identified from Employee Engagement Survey from January 2022
•Explore ways to use technology as a method to flag/filter in the screening process, creating shortlist free from biases
Staff Capacity, Retention, and Recruitment:
•Continue to expand outreach and market the city’s job openings to diverse applicant population
•Build innovative recruitment and retention processes
•Be mindful of workload balance and priorities
•Ensure we have the proper classifications and staffing levels to get the work done
•Continue to build on our growth and development opportunities so we can build and secure an internal bench strength
Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health:
Be a model for effective and efficient local government
Years 2-5: FY 23-27
Continue to work effectively with adopted ethics and public service values ordinance.
Carry forward implementation of capital improvement projects and funding strategies for projects in an efficient
manner.
Implement 5-Year Real Estate Strategic Plan.
Implement next steps to advance revenue enhancement strategies.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Continually evaluate progress on DEI work plan to evolve, strengthen and sustain
efforts
Complete employee engagement survey in early 2025 to track progress and determine additional areas for
improvement or DEI Committee designs a shorter, DEI-focused survey
Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health:
Be a model for effective and efficient local government
Years 2-5: FY 23-27 (continued)
Staff Capacity, Retention, and Recruitment:
•Continue to expand outreach and market the city’s job openings to diverse applicant population
•Utilize innovative recruitment and retention processes established in Year 1
•Be mindful of workload balance and priorities
•Ensure we have the proper classifications and staffing levels to get the work done
•Continue to build on our growth and development opportunities so we can build and secure an internal bench strength
Continue implementation of 5-Year Strategic Plan for IT, Digital Information Network Master Plan, Strategic Digital
Technology Investment Projects (SDTIP), and Cyber Security support. Ensure the backbone IT infrastructure and support
is in place to innovate in other goal theme areas.
Continue to look for ways to streamline processes and be transparent with information.
City of Carlsbad: 5-Year Strategic Plan Process
Kickoff
Consultant
information
gathering
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Workshop#l
Discuss 5-year vision
Identify goal ideas
Workshop#2
Refine ideas and develop
smart goals
Identify priorities for FY
22-23 budget
0
City Council meeting
Review proposed work
plans and provide feedback
DEC JAN FEB
Public engagement
What does the community
think of these ideas?
Subject matter experts
How could staff
operationalize these ideas?
MAR APR
Staff develop FY
22/23 work plans
l
MAY
City Council hearing
Approve FY 22/23
budget
'
JUN
Workshop#3
Finalize 5-year
strategic plan
JUL
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I love Carlsbad, blessed to call it home. After 30+
years living in North County. Carlsbad always had
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out-of-state plates. Ignoring traffic lights/stop
signs. Unleashed dogs. eBikes ignoring traffic
laws. I've seen only one vehicle stopped by the
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Allows for statistical analysis
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All members of the target population
had an equal opportunity to
participate
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•Summarized into themes
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comments at a City Council meeting
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•Keep Carlsbad the same, preserve its history and small-town atmosphere
•Address quality of life concerns related to the homeless population
•More focus on environmental initiatives
•More preservation of the natural environment
•Limit multi-family housing development
•More diversity: arts and culture; ethnic, religious, gender
•Traffic and parking
WHAT WOULD MAKE IT BETTER
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Low density More affordable housing
Airport impacts More commercial flights
More enforcement of dog rules More places for dogs
No more malls More places to shop
Don’t lower the tracks Lower the tracks
MIXED VIEWPOINTS
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Concerns about bike safety, especially e-bikes
•More bike lanes
•Separated bike lanes
•Slower traffic
GROWING ISSUE
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The effect noise has on quality of life
•Airport
•Trains
•Leaf blowers
•Cars/motorcycles
•Pickleball
NEW ISSUE
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SUMMARY
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values of the community vision
•City Council priorities well-aligned
with community input
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Economic Vitality
Public Input
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
Innovation & Economic Development
March 16, 2022
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
•Previous actions
•What we heard
•Economic Vitality
•Summary and next steps
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PREVIOUS ACTIONS
•Mar. 11, 2021 –Council goals workshop
•May 11, 2021 –Council votes to allocate $100,000 to
develop an economic development strategic plan
•Dec. 13, 2021 –City Council selects Economic Vitality as
a strategic plan theme
•Feb. 3, 2022 –2022 Carlsbad Business Report memo
•Feb. 15, 2022 –Workforce & Resident Input Session
•Mar. 2 –Business and Business Organization Sessions
•Mar. 14, 2022 –Economic Development Subcommittee
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What we heard
WHAT WE HEARD
•2022 Carlsbad Business Report
•Public Input –Ideas Wall
•Economic Strategic Plan Input Sessions
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2022 BUSINESS REPORT
•Quality of life is a draw for businesses to locate in
Carlsbad
•Businesses are largely satisfied with the business
atmosphere but there are pressures
•Carlsbad businesses are mostly satisfied with their
access to customers
•Businesses have been impacted by COVID-19
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2022 BUSINESS REPORT
•Workforce and talent availability is a key concern
Approximately 20% of firms were dissatisfied with their access
to qualified talent
Number of firms that found it difficult to find qualified talent
increased 13% from 65% to 78%
82% of companies expecting to add entry-level positions
reported difficulty in hiring
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2022 BUSINESS REPORT
•New business and investment activity
40% of surveyed firms have had a location in Carlsbad for less
than 5 years
Supports for entrepreneurship, startups, and new businesses
can accelerate growth
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2022 BUSINESS REPORT
•Industry cluster development is key
Life Sciences
Information, Communications, & Technology (ICT)
Cleantech
Sports Innovation & Design
Hospitality & Tourism
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PUBLIC INPUT –IDEAS WALL
Input
•Over 90 comments coded to Economic Vitality
General Themes
•Small Business Support
•Destination Places and Spaces
•Tourism
•Transportation and Mobility
•Talent Attraction
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PUBLIC INPUT –IDEAS WALL
Ideas
•Encourage destination community and event spaces
•Drive placemaking and outdoor dining
•Welcome and encourage safe tourism
•Support small businesses
•Diversify and upgrade Village businesses
•Provide incentives for small independently owned
businesses and landlords that lease to them
•Talent attraction focused on college graduates
particularly those who grew up in Carlsbad
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EDSP INPUT SESSIONS
•Dedicated session for residents and workforce
•Two sessions for businesses and business organizations
•Sets the foundation for a draft strategy and future
engagement
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Financial
Goals
Quality of
Life
Commuting Workforce
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BUSINESS & BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Workforce &
Talent Transportation
Access to
Capital &
Resources
Regulations &
Permitting Quality of Life
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EMERGING THEMES
Workforce Retention:
Low Wage Earners
Workforce Attraction:
High Wage Earners
Innovation & Cluster
Support
Small Business
Support
Communications &
Marketing
Collaboration &
Partnerships
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ECONOMIC VITALITY INSIGHTS
•Workforce Development
•Talent Attraction
•Small Business Support
•Business Expansion Attraction + Retention
•Tourism
•Partnerships and Engagement
•Emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and startups
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SUMMARY & NEXT STEPS
•Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan
•Engage with stakeholders on draft
•Present to the Economic Development
Subcommittee
•Present to City Council
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City of Carlsbad
Monroe Street Pool
March 15, 2022 Kris Wright
3401 MONROE S rREET POOL
CITY CF CARLSBAD
MONROE ST POOL
No Electric Cover
Old Paint and
Leaking ,vater from hose
Cracks on deck
Cracked deck
POOL DECK LITTERED WITH ASSORTED STUFF
RUSTED DRAIN
Monroe St Pool
Dripping faucet
near electrical
panel
Monroe St Pool
Dripping water near electrical panel
Bucket balanced precarious
Monroe St Pool
Dripping faucet
Water level near crack in bucket
Deck-East side of poof
Sharp edges
POOL CLOCK
CREATIVE WIRING FOR POOL TIMER
BLEACHERS AND BULLETIN BOARD
TREE
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Monroe St Pool
Women's locker room
(Photo taken from outside)
No glass windows and no heat
Plastic sheeting deteriorated
Monroe St Pool
Display case Broken
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DIVING BOARD NEEDS FIXING
CLOSE UP DIVING BOARD
BROKEN POOL LIGHT
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Electrical wire
Pool light
BROKEN POOL LIGHT UNDER WATER
Electric wire for pool light
Underwater photo
POOL DRAIN COVER (UNDER WATER)
Missing and broken tile
ERODED POOL PLASTER
UNDER WATER
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•City Council Meeting Feb. 22, 2022
Resolution #2022-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD1
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE TIMING OF A PROPOSITION H BALLOT
MEASURE FOR THE MONR01E STREET POOL RENIOVATION/REPLACEMENT
PROJECT BE DEFERRED AND RETURNED TO THE CITY COUNC[IL WITH
SUFFICIENT TIME TO C01NISIDER PLACEMENT ON THE NOVEMBER 2022
BALLOT.
Capital Improvement Program
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
•Major infrastructure assets
•Construction, rehabilitation or
replacement above and below ground
•15-year funding plan approved annually
•Budget appropriated by fiscal year
LONG-RANGE PLANNING
•Coordinated asset management
planning
•Prioritization criteria per Administrative
Order 50
•Focus on maintaining high quality
infrastructure to improve quality of life
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15-YEAR CIP OUTLOOK VERSUS
FY 2021-22 BUDGET: BY CLASSIFICATION
Capital Project
53%Maintenance and
Operations
30%
Planning
2%Project Accounting
15%
15-Year Outlook
Capital Projects
34%
Maintenance &
Operations
40%
Planning
1%
Project
Accounting
25%
FY 2021-22 Budgeted
DIFFERENT APPROACH
•Traditional
–15-year CIP outlook and annual
budgeting
•New
–5-year Strategic Plan
–Focus resources and level of effort on
transformative projects
PRIORITIZATION
Health / Safety / Mandates
Asset Management
Community Interests Council Priorities
Plans and
Policies
Alignment with other goals
Focused
resources
Identify
resources
CONSTRAINTS AND TRADE OFFS
Existing
projects and goals
Design standards
Future housing needs
Changing economy
Climate Action Plan update
Growth
Management update
Federal Infrastructure Bill
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Budget/Cost
-~=
Scope Time/Schedu le
TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS
•City Hall Complex
•Coastline Park
•College Boulevard Extension
•Fire Administration
•Fire Standards of Coverage Study
•Fire Station No. 7
•Grand Avenue Promenade
•Monroe Street Pool
•Orion Center
•Robertson Ranch Park
•Sustainability projects
•Veterans Park
•Village Railroad Tracks Undergrounding or
Trenching
•Zone 5 Park Expansion
VOTER APPROVAL
•Carlsbad Municipal Code 1.24
•Adopted in 1982, amended in 2005
•Majority vote required for General Fund spending in excess of $1 million
•Does not apply to “replacement, repair, maintenance, routine refurbishment or
upgrades of existing facilities.”
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PROPOSED WORKSHOP
•Revenue study findings
•15-year CIP outlook and analysis
•Clarity on constraints and trade-offs
•Identify specific projects for 5-year
Strategic Plan
•Prioritization exercise
•Next steps
KEY DATES
2022
March 16
Council workshop
Mid-April
CIP Prioritization
Workshop
July 26
Finalize decisions for
November ballot
Mid-May
Preliminary Budget
Presentation to
Council
August 11
Ballot language due
to County Registrar
Mid-June
Budget Adoption by
Council
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15-YEAR CIP OUTLOOK VERSUS
FY 2021-22 BUDGET: PROJ TYPE
Civic Projects
and Facilities
Maintenance
15%
Parks
5%
Drainage
13%
Sewer
20%Water and
Recycled Water
5%
Transportation
42%
FY 2021-22 Budgeted
Civic Projects and
Facilities
Maintenance
14%Parks
6%
Drainage
7%
Sewer
26%
Water and Recycled
Water
21%
Transportation
26%
15-Year Outlook