HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-17; 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, Sander, Gisbert, Knight, Revell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Gisbert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Sep. 15, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Revell, second by Commissioner Allemann, to approve the Minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 5/1 (Sander Abstained)
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. 2026 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR – Adopt a 2026 Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting calendar. (Staff Contact: Ashlee Benson, Parks & Recreation
Department).
Recommendation: Adopt a 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Calendar.
Recreation Services Manager, Ashlee Benson presented the item with a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Chair Winston, second by Commissioner Gisbert, to adopt the 2026 Parks &
Recreation Commission Meeting Calendar. Motion carried, 6/0
2. 2026 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN – Review, edit as needed, and accept
the 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan and recommend its approval by the City
Council. (Staff Contact: Ashlee Benson, Parks & Recreation Department).
Recommendation: Review, edit as needed, and accept the 2026 Parks & Recreation
Commission Work Plan and recommend its approval by the City Council.
Recreation Services Manager, Ashlee Benson presented the item with a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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Motion by Chair Winston, second by Commissioner Sander, to accept the 2026 Parks &
Recreation Commission Work Plan and recommend its approval by the City Council.
Motion carried, 6/0
3. 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 recognized the Commission for being the only commission with 100% attendance
at the Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster thanked the Commission for attending the recent
Boards & Commissions Appreciation Dinner, noting that they were the only Commission with
100% attendance. He also shared that a new Commissioner will be appointed at tomorrow’s City
Council meeting. Director Lancaster acknowledged that Administrative Secretary Lauren Rogers
has accepted a new position in the Public Works Branch, making this her final meeting as the
Minutes Clerk with the Commission. He expressed appreciation for her contributions and wished
her well in her new role. He also reminded everyone that Holiday at the Rancho is coming up and
extended an open invitation to all Commissioners. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at
6:00 p.m. Director Lancaster concluded by wishing everyone happy holidays and thanking them
for their continued service.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:24 p.m.
Lauren Rogers
Administrative Secretary