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Home My WebLink About2025-02-04; City Council; 05; District 4 Appointment of One Member to the Parks & Recreation CommissionCA Review CKM Meeting Date: Feb. 4, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Staff Contact: Ana Alarcon, Deputy City Clerk Ana.alarcon@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2809 Subject: District 4 Appointment of One Member to the Parks & Recreation Commission Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Parks & Recreation Commission performs the following duties: • Makes recommendations to the City Council • Advises the City Council in matters pertaining to the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of community recreation programs, of playgrounds and indoor and outdoor recreations, activities and facilities • Advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to planting, trimming, pruning, and care of trees, shrubs or plants and to the removal of objectionable trees, shrubs and plants in and upon any park of the city • Reviews tree-related issues and determines the needs of the city with respect to its tree planting, replacement, maintenance and preservation programs • Makes recommendations to the City Council on policies, regulations or ordinances pertaining to the care and protection of public trees and the selection of specific species of trees for designation along city streets, including the development of a community forest management plan for the city • Hears appeals from decisions of the City Manager acting through the Parks & Recreation Director or designee, regarding the planting or removal of street trees The commission consists of seven members appointed by District Council Members and the Mayor. In this case, the Council Member representing District 4 shall nominate one individual to serve on the commission. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four- year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term. Feb. 4, 2025 Item #5 Page 1 of 7 Explanation & Analysis Commissioner Joe Gisbert was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission in May 2023 to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Michael Luna ending in December 2024. Commissioner Gisbert is eligible for and is seeking reappointment for a term ending in December 2028. On Jan. 14, 2025, District 4 Council Member Acosta appointed Dale Ordas. Shortly after the appointment, Mr. Ordas declined the appointment. This item is before the City Council again to appoint the second finalist Council Member Acosta selected to advance in the process. The City Clerk’s Office received 21 applications from residents wishing to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the representative Council Member from District 4 has chosen the following applicant to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council: District 4 Representative Finalist •Joe Gisbert – District 1 Exhibit 2 contains the application of the applicant moving forward in the interview process. The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body must 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. The current members of the Parks & Recreation Commission are: Commissioner District Amy Allemann 3 Deborah Rasines 1 James Revell 3 Shelly Sander 1 Robert Winston Julie Knight 3 2 Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year and complete ethics training and workplace harassment prevention training every two years. Fiscal Analysis This action has no financial impact. Next Steps Following the appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission’s roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of the appointee’s statements of economic interest, ethics training certificate and workplace harassment prevention training. Feb. 4, 2025 Item #5 Page 2 of 7 Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission 2. Application received from resident advancing to the interview process Feb. 4, 2025 Item #5 Page 3 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WHEREAS, Commissioner Joe Gisbert was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission in May 2023 to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Michael Luna with a term ending in December 2024;and WHEREAS, Commissioner Gisbert is eligible for and is seeking reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission exists with a term ending in December 2028. 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. That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission, for a term ending in December 2028, or until a replacement is appointed: Joe Gisbert PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 4th day of February 2025, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin. None. None. None. Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee Arts Commission Beach Preservation Commission Community-Police Engagement Commission Historic Preservation Commission Housing Commission Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation Commission X Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Personal Information Name Joe Gisbert Date of Birth: Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address District No. 1 City Carlsbad ZIP 92008 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 Exhibit 2 Feb. 4, 2025 Item #5 Page 5 of 7 I I i I I '--- I, I ' ' ' ' I I ' I I I I I J I l I l J 7 7 7 7 I 1 I l I ] Interest I have been serving as a Commissioner on the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission since May of 2023. I would like to continue in this role in volunteering my services and time in enhancing the Parks and Recreation plans and programs. Please describe your educational background I have a BS Degree in Business Administration\Marketing Please describe relevant experience I am currently a Commissioner on the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission. Previously I worked 4 years for the city of Redondo Beach in the Parks and Recreation Department at the Alta Vista Tennis courts\community center and Wildlife park. I currently use many of the Carlsbad City recreational facilities and am a Tennis and Pickleball player. Please describe your current or past community involvement For the past six years I have been helping serving meals at the Carlsbad Community Center. Before moving to Carlsbad I delivered "Meals on Wheels" for the Torrance Chapter for 4 years. I was also on the Board of Directors for this Chapter and was responsible for driving new membership and awareness. I served as a Eucharistic Minister for the Saint Lawerence Martyr Church for 5 years. Feb. 4, 2025 Item #5 Page 6 of 7 Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) I am currently a Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Additional information or comments Submittal Information Submit Date: November 16, 2024 4:41 PM Feb. 4, 2025 Item #5 Page 7 of 7