HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-17; Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesCouncil Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE COMMITTEE
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: 10 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Alkire, Brisbois, Meenes, Larson. Absent: Alfrey, Greenfield, Smerdu.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Dec. 17, 2020.
Comment by Chairman Larson to clarify the acronym NOFA. Staff liaison Melander agrees to amend the
minutes to reflect the change.
Motion by approve amended minutes by Member Meenes, second by Member Alkire. Motion carried
4/0/3 with Members Alfrey, Greenfield and Smerdu absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1.RECEIVE REPORT ON THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE. (Staff contact: Nancy Melander, Senior
Program Manager)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.RENEWAL OF COMMITTEE MEMBER TERMS
Member Meenes inquired about asking other Planning Commissioners if they would like to
apply for the committee. Sr. Program Manager Melander said she would look into getting it
on the Planning Commission agenda.
Chair Larson asked for an email reminder regarding the future appointment timeline.
2.STRATEGY AND TIMELINE FOR NEW CYCLE OF AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE MITIGATION FEE
(ACMF) FUNDS
Chair Larson expresses concern over timeline. Sr. Program Manager Melander states that the
dates are tentative and can be adjusted as needed. Member Meenes agrees with the need
for possible adjustments.
Member Brisbois asks how long the grant reviews usually take for turnaround time. Chair
Larson explains that it is dependent on the dollar amount and need to interview applicants.
Member Alkire asks if the RFP (Request for Proposal) structure will be the same as last year.
Sr. Program Manager replies that it is general and will remain the same.
Nov. 17, 2021, 10 a.m.
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Recommended Action: Adopt a motion recommending that the City Council direct staff to solicit
ACMF applications for the committee to review and make funds available for up to $500,000 per
grant.
Motion to approve by Member Meenes, second by Member Brisbois. Motion carried 4/0/3 with
members Alfrey, Greenfield and Smerdu absent.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the ACMF Committee was adjourned at 10:22 a.m.
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Leah Sorensen, Administrative Secretary