HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-26; Senior Commission; 01; Appointment of a Chair and a Vice ChairMeeting Date: Feb. 26, 2026
To: Senior Commission
From: Ashlee Williams, Recreation Services Manager
Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager
eric.biggin@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2648
Subject: Appointment of a Chair and a Vice Chair
Recommended Action
Accept nominations from the floor and adopt resolutions appointing a Chair and a Vice Chair of
the Senior Commission for terms ending December 2026.
Executive Summary/Explanation & Analysis
Each year, appointments are made for Chair and for Vice Chair of the Senior Commission. The
Chair presides at all meetings of the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Vice Chair serves in
the place and stead of the Chair in the Chair’s absence.
After nominations have been accepted for Chair, the Commission will appoint a Chair for 2026.
Likewise, after nominations have been accepted for Vice Chair, the Commission will appoint a
Vice Chair for 2026.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no fiscal impact
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 Public Resources Code
Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause a direct physical change or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1.Senior Commission resolution appointing a Chair
2.Senior Commission resolution appointing a Vice Chair
Feb. 26, 2026 Item #1 1 of 3
Exhibit 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE SENIOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A CHAIR TO PRESIDE AT ALL SENIOR
COMMISSION MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the Senior Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California was established on Sept.
12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.080 requires the Commission to appoint one
of its members as Chair to preside at all Commission meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senior 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: Cecilia Schouwe
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Senior Commission of the
City of Carlsbad on the 26 day of February 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Rangus, Dillion, Freedland
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: Schouwe
ABSENT:
______________________________________
Kathy Rangus, Senior Commission Chair
______________________________________
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Docusign Envelope ID: 9030BEB6-BCF0-410B-9677-D3CDA3E6DFAD
Exhibit 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE SENIOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A VICE CHAIR TO PRESIDE AT SENIOR
COMMISSION MEETINGS IN THE CHAIR’S ABSENCE
WHEREAS, the Senior Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California was established on Sept.
12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.080 requires the Commission to appoint one
of its members as Vice Chair to preside at all Commission meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senior 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: Cheryl Dillon
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Senior Commission of the City
of Carlsbad on the 26 day of February 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Rangus, Schouwe, Freedland
NAYS:
ABSTAIN: Dillon
ABSENT:
______________________________________
Kathy Rangus, Senor Commission Chair
______________________________________
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Docusign Envelope ID: 9030BEB6-BCF0-410B-9677-D3CDA3E6DFAD
Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager
Parks & Recreation Department
Feb. 26, 2026
2026 Senior Commission
Appointments
1
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept nominations from the floor and adopt
resolutions appointing a Chair and a Vice Chair
of the Senior Commission for terms ending
December 2026
ITEM NO. 1 – COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026
2
SUMMARY
•Each year, appointments are made for Chair and
Vice Chair of the Senior Commission
The Chair presides at all meetings of the Senior
Commission
The Vice Chair serves in the place of the Chair in
the Chair’s absence
ITEM NO. 1 – COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026
3
SUMMARY
•After nominations have been accepted for Chair,
Commission will appoint a Chair for 2026
•After nominations have been accepted for Vice
Chair, Commission will appoint a Vice Chair for 2026
ITEM NO. 1 – COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026
4
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept nominations from the floor and adopt
resolutions appointing a Chair and a Vice Chair
of the Senior Commission for terms ending
December 2026
ITEM NO. 1 – COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026
5
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Thank you
ITEM NO. 1 – COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026