HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes; Regular Session Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Winston, Allemann, Gisbert, Knight, Revell
Absent: Rasines, Sander
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Winston led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 16, 2025
Motion by Chair Winston, second by Commissioner Allemann, to approve the Minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 5/2 (Rasines – Absent, Sander Absent)
Minutes of the Special Meeting held on July 15, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Allemann, second by Commissioner Revell, to approve the Minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 5/2 (Rasines – Absent, Sander Absent)
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. RESIDENTS’ APPEAL FOR NULLIFICATION OF THE TREE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND
REFORESTATION PLAN AT CHARLEEN CIRCLE: Receive residents’ appeal for nullification of the
Tree Resource Conservation and Reforestation Plan at Charleen Circle (Staff contact: Todd
Reese, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive residents’ appeal for nullification of the Tree Resource
Conservation and Reforestation Plan at Charleen Circle and make a finding to accept the
nullification of the plan.
Parks Services Manager, Todd Reese presented the item with a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Commission received the residents’ appeal for nullification of the Tree Resource
Conservation and Reforestation Plan at Charleen Circle and accepted the nullification of
the plan. – 5/2 (Rasines - Absent, Sander - Absent)
Sep. 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
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2. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT: Receive a report on recently completed and
upcoming Parks & Recreation Department events, activities, programs and projects, as well
as any donations or other relevant topics of interest. (Staff Contact: Ashlee Benson, Parks &
Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the report.
Recreation Services Manager, Ashlee Benson and Parks Services Manager, Todd Reese
presented the item with a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Commission received the report.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Chair Winston acknowledged receipt of his invitation to the City Council’s annual Boards and
Commissions Appreciation event in November, and encouraged the Commissioners to attend the
event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster shared that the City Council will be considering
receipt of a $186,000 donation for senior services from a resident who was a regular participant
at the Senior Center. He also noted that the City Council will be considering the execution of a
joint powers agreement with State Parks for the Tamarack upper picnic facilities and coastal
bluff area, which will extend the current annual term to a five-year term. Additionally, Director
Lancaster informed the Commission of Commissioner Rasines’ resignation from the Parks &
Recreation Commission. He expressed his appreciation for her service, and to all of the
Commissioners for their continued service.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:33 p.m.
Lauren Rogers
Administrative Secretary