CARLSBAD The Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday for a hearing on the 2021-22 funding plan and distribution of the notice of funding availability for the Community Development Block Grant Program, which was approved. The council discussed the Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan Report, approved the concept and directed staff to proceed with the necessary environmental permits and plans. The park is near Faraday Avenue and Cannon Road. The council also heard a report on actions and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff was asked to bring back an item on the enforcement of encampment clearings. DEL MAR Advertisement The Del Mar City Council met in special closed session Monday to discuss litigation. In open session, the council approved creating a legislative subcommittee. The council also discussed a special election or other alternatives related to the referendum seeking to repeal Ordinance 973, which changed zoning in the North Commercial area. The council agreed to have Mayor Terry Gaasterland and Councilmember Dave Druker negotiate with the referendum proponents on withdrawing the referendum, and directed staff to return with a report on March 15. The council is also scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.