CA Review CKM
Meeting Date: Sept. 29, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: Liana Somepalli, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected], 442-339-2849
Subject: Mayoral Appointment of Five Members to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Districts: All
Rec
ommended Action
Adopt resolutions appointing five members to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint five members to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee, which allows for coastal agricultural land to be converted from agricultural land uses to urban uses upon the payment of an agricultural conversion mitigation fee.
The committee calls for, reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council for proposed expenditures from the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Fund in keeping with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.202.060.
The committee consists of seven members, including a representative from the Planning Commission. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term.
Explanation & Analysis
Committee Member Carolyn Alkire was initially appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in July 2017 to fill the unexpired term of Jackie Stone ending in August 2021. Committee Member Alkire was reappointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 for a term ending in August 2026. Committee Member Alkire is not eligible for reappointment. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee for a term ending in August 2030.
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Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD Committee Member Joe Brisbois was initially appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in August 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Brian Flock ending August 2021. Committee Member Brisbois was reappointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 for a term ending in August 2026. Committee Member Brisbois is not eligible for reappointment. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee for a term ending August 2030.
Committee Member Olga Lichten was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 to fill the expired term of Patrice Smerdu for a term ending August 2026. Committee Member Lichten is eligible for but not seeking reappointment. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee Advisory Committee for a term ending August 2030.
Committee Member Kevin O’Neill was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in February 2024 to fill the unexpired term of Jon Lash ending in August 2026. Committee Member O’Neill is eligible for but not seeking reappointment. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee Advisory Committee for a term ending in August 2030.
Committee Member Susan Poser was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in January 2026 to fill the unexpired term of Committee Member Jaime Householder for a term ending August 2026. Committee Member Poser is eligible for but not seeking reappointment. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee for a term ending in August 2030.
The City Clerk’s Office received six applications from residents wishing to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee. In keeping with City Council Policy 88, the Mayor has chosen the following applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
• Robin Cheeks – District 3
• Tracee Gamboa – District 4
• Karen Macauley – District 2
• Susan Meyer – District 1
• Bradford Reller – District 1
Exhibit 6 contains the applications of all the applicants moving forward in the interview process.
The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before Dec. 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies.
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Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD The current members of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee are:
Commissioner District
Vacant
Joe Brisbois 4
Olga Lichten 4
Peter Merz (Planning Commissioner) 4
Kevin O’Neill 1
Kathy Phillips 2
Susan Poser 3
M
embers of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year. Every two years, they must complete two hours of ethics training, workplace harassment prevention training and fiscal and financial training. They must also adhere to the City of Carlsbad’s Code of Ethics and Public Service Values for Board and Commission Members.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of five members to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee, the City Clerk’s Office will update the committee’s roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of each appointee’s statements of economic interest, ethics training, workplace harassment prevention training, fiscal and financial training and acknowledgement of the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
2. City Council resolution
3. City Council resolution
4. City Council resolution
5. City Council resolution
6. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process Sept. 29, 2026
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xhibit 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-178
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL
CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
W
HEREAS, Committee Member Carolyn Alkire was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in July 2017 to fill the unexpired term of Committee Member Jackie Stone for a term ending in August 2021; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Alkire was reappointed to the Agriculture Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 for a term ending in August 2026; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Alkire is not eligible for reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee exists for a term ending in August 2030.
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. Th at the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
3. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee , for a term ending in August 2030 or when all mitigation funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
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Robin Cheeks
Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 29th day of September, 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
______________
________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Sept. 29, 2026
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xhibit 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-179
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
W
HEREAS, Committee Member Joe Brisbois was initially appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in August 20 19 to fill the unexpired term of Committee Member Brian Flock for a term ending in August 2021; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Brisbois was reappointed to the Agriculture Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 for a term ending in August 2026; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Brisbois is not eligible for reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee exists for a term ending in August 2030.
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. Th at the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
3. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee , for a term ending in August 2030 or when all mitigation funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
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Tracee Gamboa
Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 29th day of September, 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
______________
________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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xhibit 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-180
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
W
HEREAS, Committee Member Olga Lichten was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in September 2022 to fill the expired term of Committee Member Patrice Smerdu for a term ending in August 2026; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Lichten is eligible for but not seeking reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee exists for a term ending in August 2030.
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. Th at the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
3. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee , for a term ending in August 2030 or when all mitigation funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
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Karen Macauley
Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 29th day of September, 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
______________
________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Sept. 29, 2026
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xhibit 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-181
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
W
HEREAS, Committee Member Kevin O’Neill was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in February 2024 to fill the unexpired term of Committee Member Jon Lash for a term ending in August 2026; and
WHEREAS, Committee Member O’Neill is eligible for but not seeking reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee exists for a term ending in August 2030.
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. Th at the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
3. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee , for a term ending in August 2030 or when all mitigation funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
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Susan Meyer
Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 29th day of September, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
______________
________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________
________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Sept. 29, 2026
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xhibit 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-182
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
W
HEREAS, Committee Member Susan Poser was appointed to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee in January 2026 to fill the unexpired term of Committee Member Jaime Householder for a term ending in August 2026; and WHEREAS, Committee Member Poser is eligible for but not seeking reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee exists for a term ending in August 2030.
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. Th at the proposed action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because appointing an individual to act as a city representative on a board, commission or committee is an organizational or administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The activities or projects undertaken by or that may be considered by a board, commission or committee may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
3. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens’ Advisory Committee , for a term ending in August 2030 or when all mitigation funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
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Bradford Reller
Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 29th day of September, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
______________
________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________
________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Sept. 29, 2026
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee X Arts Commission Environmental
Sustainability Commission X
Community-Police
Engagement Commission
Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission
Investment Review Board
Personal Information
Name
Robin Cheeks
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 3
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Attorney
Employer California State University
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
Exhibit 6
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I am interested in serving on the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee and the Environmental Sustainability Commission because I care deeply about preserving and enhancing the natural environment that makes Carlsbad such an exceptional place to live. I value the City’s beaches, lagoons, open spaces, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to their thoughtful stewardship for future generations. As an attorney with the California State University, I have experience with environmental and land-use matters, including CEQA, and understand the importance of carefully evaluating environmental impacts, competing interests, regulatory requirements, and long-term consequences when making public decisions. My professional experience has also given me considerable experience analyzing complex issues, working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and providing objective, practical advice to public agencies.
Please describe your educational background
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts, Communications University of Southern California, Juris Doctor University of Pittsburgh, Semester at Sea
Please describe relevant experience
I cannot know whether I am the “best fit” without knowing the backgrounds and qualifications of others who are willing to serve. I can, however, explain why I believe I would bring relevant experience, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to the work of these bodies. I am an attorney with the California State University and have substantial experience advising a large public institution on complex legal and policy matters. My work requires me to evaluate competing interests, understand and apply regulatory requirements, work collaboratively with individuals holding different perspectives, and provide objective, practical advice. I also have experience with environmental and land-use matters, including CEQA, which would be particularly relevant to the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee and Environmental Sustainability Commission. Beyond my professional background, I have a strong personal interest in conservation, wildlife, open space, and the natural environment.
Please describe your current or past community involvement My volunteer experiences have exposed me to a wide range of community needs and reinforced the importance of contributing one's time and skills where they can be useful. My service has included bicycle safety education through the Beach Cities Health District and Beach Cities Cycling Club, boating skills and safety training with the Girl Scouts, guidance to probationers in the Orange County Volunteers in Probation program, service as a volunteer settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court, sponsorship of a Girls, Inc. extern, volunteering with a therapeutic riding program, and participation in Ballona Creek cleanup events. These experiences have allowed me to work with people of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and circumstances and have broadened my understanding of the many ways a community can support its members.
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Docusign Envelope ID: BEFADE7C-E3A9-8989-8079-1FEA4E2018AD Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
I serve as an attorney to the California State University Risk Management Authority and to the CSU Auxiliary Organizations Risk Management Alliance. In those roles, I provide advice to the executive boards and directors on governance issues, risk assessment, and litigation management. I also served as an informal advisor to board of directors of the PV Bike Chicks cycling club,
Additional information or comments
I moved from Hermosa Beach to Carlsbad in October of 2025 and I am looking for ways to support my new community. I plan to be here for a long time and would be honored to serve this beautiful city.
Submittal Information
Submit Date: August 28, 2026 1:51 PM
Sept. 29, 2026
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee X Arts Commission X Environmental
Sustainability Commission X
Community-Police
Engagement Commission X Historic Preservation
Commission X Housing Commission X
Library Board of Trustees X Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission
Senior Commission X Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission X Investment Review Board
Personal Information
Name
Tracee Gamboa
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 4
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Retired
Occupation
Employer
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
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I am now retired and would like to become more involved with my community.
Please describe your educational background
I have a Masters degree in nursing. I retired in 2025 after 37 years of nursing and Advanced Nursong for ScrippsHealth
Please describe relevant experience
I have lived in south Carlsbad for 29 yrs. I support our community and would be honored to serve in any way possible.
Please describe your current or past community involvement I am an active volunteer for the dog rescue Labs& More. I participate in the book clubs at the Dove library.
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I am currently volunteering as t he medical coordinator for the dog rescue Labs & More.
Additional information or comments
Submittal Information
Submit Date: August 22, 2026 8:53 PM
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee X Arts Commission Environmental
Sustainability Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission X Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission
Senior Commission X Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission Investment Review Board
Personal Information
Name
Karen Macauley
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 2
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Retired
Occupation
Employer
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
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I’ve just recently retired and very interested in getting more involved in my community of Carlsbad Please describe your educational background
I received all my education in San Diego county. Three graduate degrees in nursing from the university of San Diego. My undergraduate degree in health science from San Diego State University. An Associate degree in nursing from southwestern College.
Please describe relevant experience
I have served on many boards and steering committees, advocating for healthcare and workforce pipeline in San Diego, including the Mission Valley, YMCA, behavioral health steering task force for the county of San Diego, and board member of Casa de las Campanas in Rancho Bernardo.
Please describe your current or past community involvement I’ve served as a nurse and nurse practitioner for 46 years in San Diego County at multiple healthcare agencies and universities. I’ve written several grants and been funded to increase pipeline efforts into healthcare careers. Now retired from my position as the director of San Diego State University school of Nursing, I’m eager to get more involved in my local community of Carlsbad.
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I’ve served on the Mission Valley YMCA board, I’ve served on Nathan Fletcher’s behavioral health workforce steering committee, I was a member of the San Diego County Live Well steering committee, I served on the advisory board for UCSD East County. I currently serve as a board member at Casa de las Campanas in Rancho Bernardo
Additional information or comments
I’m very excited to get more involved in my local community of Carlsbad now that I have retired from a 46 year career in nursing practice, administration, and academia.
Submittal Information
Submit Date: August 20, 2026 7:43 AM
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee X Arts Commission Environmental
Sustainability Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission X
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission Investment Review Board
Personal Information
Name
Susan Meyer
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 1
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation attorney
Employer Somach Simmons & Dunn
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
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I am a 30-year resident of Carlsbad. I raised my children here. Our family loves Carlsbad, and we can't imagine a better place to raise a family. I now have the capacity to give back to my community, and serving on a committee makes the most of my experience as an environmental and land use attorney. A committee position would afford the opportunity to contribute to and shape future land use decisions that are essential to maintaining the balance between growth and economic development, on one hand, and preservation of the natural environment, on the other. The agricultural mitigation committee is of particular interest because I have extensive experience working on mitigation projects. The Buena Vista Lagoon committee is important to me because I live right next to the lagoon and follow continuing plans to improve it. The planning commission would provide the greatest opportunity to be a part of the City's land use planning for the future.
Please describe your educational background
BA in Philosophy, Occidental College; MA in Philosophy, Univ of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; JD with specialization in public policy, UCLA.
Please describe relevant experience
I have 25 years experience as an environmental and land use attorney. I specialize in environmental permitting for infrastructure and public works projects under state and federal regulations, including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. I have extensive experience in the planning, acquisition, and approval of compensatory mitigation projects in California including a 300+-acre managed marsh and a 500-acre wetlands and riparian mitigation. Prior to my legal career, I worked in conservation education at the San Diego Wild Animal Park (Safari Park) and a private organization. In these positions, I managed staff and provided public presentations about the natural world.
Please describe your current or past community involvement I have participated in numerous trail maintenance projects and community events support with Parks & Recreation with my children.
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Conservation Science Partners, 2022 - present, board of directors. In this position, I led the completion of the organization's first federal audit and continue to oversee annual audits.
Additional information or comments
Submittal Information
Submit Date: August 21, 2026 2:58 PM
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee X Arts Commission Environmental
Sustainability Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission Investment Review Board
Personal Information
Name
Bradford Reller
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 1
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Self-Employed
Occupation General Contractor
Employer Capella Construction
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
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I am interested in serving on this particular advisory committee because I would like to support and participate in our City's effort to provide a beautiful and functional community for its citizens. The Ag conversion mitigation fee is a useful and ethical fundraising tool that both dissuades the conversion of open space land to developments, but also makes the most of those developments by providing funding for other initiatives around the city. With my construction budgeting background, I'd like to help make sure funds are used wisely and any projects budgeted for appropriately.
Please describe your educational background
I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelors degree in Construction Management.
Please describe relevant experience
I spent the last 11 years working for a large commercial construction company in San Diego, and am now about to acquire my own General B General contracting license (I have never contracted with the city of Carlsbad). My understanding is that this citizen committee meets to help determine where the Agricultural conversion fee money will be spent. My expertise in construction projects, timelines, logistics required for them, and their budgets would be very beneficial input for the committee. In addition to my construction background, I am a frequent user of Carlsbad's outdoor spaces. I am very familiar with the city and can offer a thoughtful perspective on the allocation of the funds.
Please describe your current or past community involvement I am starting my community involvement journey here in Carlsbad. I have previously volunteered at various housing shelters in Oceanside and Vista, and I participate each year in Ionis's surf away SMA event (this year being held at Oceanside pier). Giving back to and participating in the community in which you live is a foundational belief of mine. Since my wife and I moved to Carlsbad 2 years ago, we have decided that this is the place we will put down our roots. Applying to join this committee is my first attempt at making good on that commitment!
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I have never held a role on any boards, commissions, or committees. I did lead a few committees at my former employer, for employee training and community involvement.
Additional information or comments
Submittal Information
Submit Date: August 10, 2026 8:43 PM
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