HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-21; Planning Commission; 03; Election of Officers3.2026 Commission Appointments – 1) A resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Carlsbad, California, appointing a Chair to preside at all Planning Commission
meetings;
2)A resolution of Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, appointing a
Vice Chair to preside at all Planning Commission meetings in the Chair’s absence. (Staff
Contact: Eric Lardy, Community Development)
At the request of the Commission, this item was returned to staff to be placed on the Feb. 18, 2026 agenda .
Meeting Date: Jan. 21, 2026 Item No. 3
To: Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Eric, City Planner
442-339-2712, eric.lardy@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Election of Officers
Location: Citywide
Commission Action: ☒Decision ☐ Recommendation to City Council ☐ Informational (No Action)
Recommended Actions
Accept nominations and adopt resolutions selecting a Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning
Commission for terms ending in December 2026.
Project Description
The Chair presides at all meetings of the Planning Commission and the Vice Chair serves in the place
and stead of the Chair in the Chair’s absence.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires analysis of agency approvals of discretionary
“projects.” A “project” under CEQA, is defined as “an activity which may cause either a direct physical
change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment”
(Public Resource Code section 21065). The proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the
meaning of CEQA in accordance with Public Resources Code section 21065 or CEQA Guidelines section
15378.
Exhibits
1.Planning Commission Resolution appointing a Chair
2.Planning Commission Resolution appointing a Vice-Chair
Jan. 21, 2026 Item #3 1 of 3
This item is being continued to a date certain of Feb.
18, 2026, at the request of the Commission.
Exhibit 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A CHAIR TO PRESIDE AT ALL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.080 requires the Commission to appoint one
of its members as Chair to preside at Commission meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the following Commissioner is appointed to serve as Chair of the Commission for a
term ending December 2026:
____________________________________
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission he City of
Carlsbad on the 17th day of Dec., 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
______________________________________
ROY MEENES, Chair
______________________________________
ERIC LARDY, City Planner
Jan. 21, 2026 Item #3 2 of 3
Exhibit 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A VICE CHAIR TO PRESIDE AT
ALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS IN THE CHAIR’S ABSENCE
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.080 requires the Commission to appoint one
of its members as Vice Chair to preside at Commission meetings in the Chair’s absence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the following Commissioner is appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Commission
for a term ending December 2026:
____________________________________
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission the City of
Carlsbad on the 17th day of Dec., 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
______________________________________
ROY MEENES, Chair
______________________________________
ERIC LARDY, City Planner
Jan. 21, 2026 Item #3 3 of 3