Exhibit 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-148 .
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ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 202 5-26 PLANNING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WH
EREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined through requirements in Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, the CMC Section 2.24.030 delineates the duties of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, on April 15 , 2026, the Planning Commission considered a report of the items accomplished on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan and their work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation and commissioner discussion, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report and approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Commission Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
3. That the City Council accepts the F iscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
4. That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Planning Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 898D9394-FCB5-867C-8242-E12EB7CF327D PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 7th day of July, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Fiscal Year 2025-26 Planning Commission
Work Plan Annual Report
I. Mission Statement
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans, policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the City Council.
II. Composition
The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four-year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City Attorney, and City Engineer.
III. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Goals & Tasks
During the FY 2025-26 reporting period, the Planning Commission met a total of 15 times (July 1, 2025 through March 18, 2026).
The following outlines the status of the work plan’s goals and tasks as of the writing of this report:
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Advance Planning & Special Projects
• Workshop and Recommendations on
amendments to City Council Policy No.
64 (Wireless Facilities)
Staff is completing internal reviews and
document preparation for a public review
period is scheduled for Spring 2026.
Anticipate a workshop with the
Planning Commission in Fall 2026 to
discuss policy options and public
input.
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
Accessory Dwelling Units
On-going review of state legislative changes
related to ADUs/JADUs. Identification of
corresponding changes in the Carlsbad
Municipal Code and preparation of adoption
materials.
Anticipate a presentation to Planning
Commission of changes related to
late 2025/2026 legislation in Winter
2026/Spring 2027.
• Tribal, Cultural, Paleontological
Resources Guidelines Update
Staff continue to work with tribes and local
stakeholders in the preparation of materials
Anticipate a presentation to Planning
Commission of the recommended
Attachment A
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
for consideration by the City Council in 2027. changes in Fall 2026. • Review and act on permits requested for
city capital improvement projects.
Major projects expected to be
considered by the commission include:
o Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail
o El Camino Real (Arenal to La
Costa)
o Tamarack Maintenance Yard
o Robertson Ranch Park
Avenida Encinias Coastal Rail Trail was
approved by the Planning Commission on
January 21, 2026 and El Camino Real (Arenal
to La Costa) was recommended for approval
on March 18, 2026.
The remaining projects have been subject to
various project updates and have not
progressed to a point where they can be
presented to decision makers. Planning staff
continues to review applications as they are
submitted by project managers.
Avenida Encinias Coastal Rail Trail
and El Camino Real (Arenal to La
Costa) are completed and removed.
The other items are included in the
next fiscal year work program.
Current Planning
• Review and act on permits requested for
private development projects. Major
projects expected to be considered by
the commission include:
o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort
o Rincon CVD (Carlsbad Village
Drive)
o Sunny Creek
As of this writing, these projects have not
progressed to a point for consideration this
fiscal year.
An updated list of Projects is included
in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work
Program.
Training and City Operations
The Planning Division will work with the
Planning Commission to meet one to two
times each month for efficient and
productive meetings
The Planning Commission is expected to have
met 15 times during the current fiscal year.
Staff will continue to balance the work for
customers of the city along with having
efficient meetings.
This item is retained in the Fiscal Year
2026-27 Work Program.
Review state laws and options related to
Professional Care Facilities, the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation, and Inclusionary
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Housing Ordinance for recommendations to
the City Council
Receive quarterly informational and training
presentations related to Planning
Commission operations and this work
program. It is anticipated that the first
presentations will focus on the following:
o The California Environmental
Quality Act process and findings
anticipated to be seen by the
Planning Commission.
o Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code.
To date there have been three presentations
to the Planning Commission on informational
items. An overview of the California
Environmental Quality Act in August 2025, an
overview of Vehicle Miles Travelled in
November 2025, and an overview of the
Tribal, Cultural, and Paleontological resources
in March 2026. Additional presentations will
continue to be scheduled.
This item is retained in the Fiscal Year
2026-27 Work Program.
Have one or two members attend the League
of Cities California Conference Receive
Updates on New State Laws and City Council
Actions applicable to the commission
Three Commissioners attended the March
2026 Planning Commissioners Academy.
Commissioners were brought up to date on
recent regulatory & legislative changes and
received guidance and tools to assist them in
their role.
This item is retained in the Fiscal Year
2026-27 Work Program.
Members of the Planning Commission serve
on the following committees:
• Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee
Advisory Committee
• Historic Preservation Commission Ex-
Officio Member
This objective continues to be met. This item is retained in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Program.
Other/Misc. Accomplishments
Special projects The Planning Commission approved several items during the Fiscal Year that were not on
the work program, including:
N/A
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
• Coastline Church Amendment to original
expansion plans
• So Cal Gas Co. Amendment to Pipe Repairs
• Blvd Beach Commercial, special event
venue
• Baron’s market
• 2025 ADU Zone Code Amendment
• Costco Fuel Expansion Project
• Ave. Encinas Coastal Rail Trail
Improvements
• El Camino Real road widening from Arenal
Rd. and La Costa Ave.
• 2026 Drainage Master Plan
Approved housing project or remodels. The Planning Commission approved several housing projects during the Fiscal Year that
were not on the work program:
• Yamanaka Residence
• Inns of America Amendment, 98 units
• Forrest Residence
• Carlsbad Estates, Lots 1-3
• Laguna Vida
• Jefferson St. Homes
• ADU Amendment
• Resort View Apartments
• Rincon Roosevelt
• Toll Brothers General Plan Amendment
(Recommended approval to continue
processing)
Approving housing development
projects helps implement a number
of General Plan policies and goals
related to addressing the housing
shortage and improving local
economic conditions.
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Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
I. Mission Statement
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans, policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the City Council.
II. Composition
The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four- year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City Attorney, and City Engineer.
III. FY 2026-2027 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks; covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The tasks are divided into the categories of Advance Planning & Special Projects, Current Planning Projects, and Training/City Representation:
Advance Planning & Special Projects
• Workshop and Recommendations on amendments to City Council Policy No. 64 (Wireless Facilities)
• Zoning Ordinance 2026 Clean-Up Amendment
• Tribal, Cultural, Paleontological Resources Guidelines Update • Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include:
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o Robertson Ranch Park
o Merwin Drive Stormdrain Improvements
o Orion Center Maintenance and Administrative Facilities
Current Planning Projects
• Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include:
o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort
o The Dewhurst
o Fairfield Apartment Homes at Bressi
o San Diego Gas & Electric Construction and Operations Site Realignment
Training and City Operations
• The Planning Division will work with the Planning Commission to meet one to two times each month for efficient and productive meetings
• Receive quarterly informational and training presentations related to Planning Commission operations and this work program.
• Have one or two members attend the League of Cities California Conference Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the commission o Members of the Planning Commission serve on the Historic Preservation Commission Ex-Officio Member
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