The Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday for a public hearing and approved permits for a proposed four-story mixed-use building, including retail and office uses, and 106 apartments, 16 of which will be affordable housing, on Carlsbad Village Drive. The council also heard a report on public safety in the north beach area, and directed staff to bring back information before summer, including on outreach, lifeguard towers and gate closures. A discussion of permits for a condominium project at Poinsettia Lane was moved to the March 14 meeting.