California Record
Carlsbad
KS

Kevin Shin

District 2 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
1:54:26
Avg per meeting
4:35
Segments
2426

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2026[37]

Regional Coastal Sand Nourishment and Retention

Emergency repairs and study costs involve ongoing municipal and potentially state expenditures.

critical↑Feb 2026[36]

E-Bike Safety and Regulation

City resources are allocated toward police enforcement, educational campaigns, and digital infrastructure like the e-bike reporting portal.

high↑Mar 2026[31]

State Homelessness Funding Access (AB 1708)

Potential future budget allocations or grant distributions toward local shelter operators.

high↑Jan 2026[28]

State and Federal Legislative Advocacy & Bill Tracking

Monitored state and federal grants, funding allocations, and legislative mandates affecting municipal operations.

high↑Feb 2026[27]

Fairfield Apartments at Bressi Ranch Development

Property values and local economic activity could shift depending on whether industrial or residential development occurs.

critical↑Feb 2026[26]

Federal Funding for Carlsbad Village Railroad Double Track Trenching

Brings $1 million in federal grant funds to the city.

high↑Jun 2026[25]

Veterans Memorial Park Recognition Design and Features

Estimated construction costs of $475,000 will require City Council authorization from the Citywide Facilities District No. 1 Fund.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

Housing Affordability and High-Density Development Concerns

Macroeconomic trends affect local tax revenues, business operating costs, and workforce retention across Carlsbad.

critical→Sep 2026[19]

Emergency Bluff Erosion Repairs Near Encinas Creek Bridge

Funded through emergency capital improvement project reserves.

high↓Mar 2026[17]

Library and Cultural Arts Funding

Supported by the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grant program.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Capital Improvement Projects and Park Upgrades

A construction contract of $5,683,957 plus additional fund appropriations from the Infrastructure Maintenance and Replacement Fund.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Traffic Calming on Anillo Way, La Gran Via, and Madrilena Way

Funded through existing allocations and project carryforwards.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

Commercial Drone Delivery Concerns

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Housing Trust Fund Annual Report & Fund Balance

Involves a $14 million fund balance, $510,000 in bridge funding for Tyler Court apartments, and an $850,000 commitment for Chestnut Apartments rehab.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

2027 Commission Work Plan and Proactive Advocacy

None directly associated with work plan adoption.

high↑May 2026[12]

Federal Funding for Local Water and Safe Routes Projects

Projects are supported by city capital improvement funds and federal grants, such as an $850,000 citywide construction grant.

high↓Jan 2026[12]

Traffic Safety and All-Way Stop Controls

Nominal costs for sign installation and pavement marking.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Growth Management Program Open Space Performance Standard

Acquiring open space involves city capital funds and potential grant opportunities.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Carlsbad Village Pedestrian Safety and Growth

Costs would depend on specific infrastructure improvements requested by staff.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Library Technology and Infrastructure Upgrades

Covered under existing technology replacement funds and departmental contracts.

Decisions during term (276)

Recorded while Shin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 1-5)

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Mayoral Appointment of Two Members to the Arts Commission

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2027-28 Funding Plan

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF THREE AED UNITS AND SECURED CABINETS FROM CITY SOCCER CLUB-CARLSBAD – Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation of three automated external defibrillator units and secured cabinets from City Soccer…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS AND AGREEMENTS FROM NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT – Adoption of a resolution expanding the authority previously delegated to the City Manager to execute North County Transit District…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Adoption of the 2027 Community-Police Engagement Commission Regular Meeting Calendar

approved5-0Oct 8, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Trust Fund Annual Report

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Minutes of September 16, 2026

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Reschedule Item 4 to First Departmental Report

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Fairfield Apartments at Bressi Ranch - SDP 2024-0009

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Love Shack - CDP 2025-0005

approved5-1Oct 7, 2026

2026 Zone Code Clean Up - 2026-0001/MCA 2026-0002/LCPA 2026-0025

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Adoption of 2027 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Calendar

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 6, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 1-6)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. CS-520: All-Way Stop Controls

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Project MOU

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF AUG. 31, 2026

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO RENEW THE CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT