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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-10; City Council; Resolution 2023-006RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that annual work plans ensure boards and commissions are working in line with priorities of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2.36 of the CMC details the composition of the Parks & Recreation Commission; and WHEREAS, on Feb. 8, 2022, the City Council accepted the fiscal year 2021-22 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan; and WHEREAS, at the Parks & Recreation Commission's December 2022 meeting, staff assisted commission members with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in CMC Chapter 2.36; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Parks & Recreation Commission is to promote community health and wellness while supporting a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement; and WHEREAS, On Dec. 12, 2022, the commission voted unanimously to accept the updated work plan and is recommending that the City Council approve the plan. 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 City Council accepts the fiscal year 2021-22 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan report of accomplishments, attached hereto as Attachment A. 3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the fiscal year 2022-23 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of January, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder. None. None. None. KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor Lv SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerkd -(SEAL) Parks & Recreation Commission FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments I.Mission Statement The Mission of the Parks & Recreation Commission is to promote community health and wellness while supporting a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement. II.Composition Consistent with Chapter 2.36 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Parks & Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall have the power, and it shall be the duty of the commission, to make recommendations to the city council and to advise the 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. Further, it shall be the duty of the commission to advise and make recommendations to the city council on matters pertaining to planting, trimming, pruning, and care of all trees, shrubs or plants and to the removal of all objectionable trees, shrubs and plants in and upon any park of the city. The parks and recreation commission shall have the additional power, and it shall be the duty of the commission to review tree-related issues and to determine the needs of the city with respect to its tree planting, replacement, maintenance and preservation programs. The commission will also make 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. In addition, in accordance with Section 11.12.150 of the municipal code, the Parks & Recreation Commission shall hear appeals from decisions of the city manager acting through the parks and recreation director or designee, regarding the planting or removal of street trees. Attachment A Parks & Recreation Commission FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments III.FY 2021-22 Goals & Tasks The Parks & Recreation Commission focused on the following FY 2021-22 Goals and Tasks: 1.Advise City staff and City Council on projects and programs TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION a.Focus on progress and impact Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan 2.Enhance accessibility, visibility and engagement a.Ensure a quorum at all Commission meetings Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan b.Commission to conduct site visits to parks, facilities and programs with city staff (Following COVID protocols and individual’s comfort) Pending This task received edits and is included in the updated work plan c.Individual Commissioners to attend at least two Parks & Recreation conducted events (Following COVID protocols and individual’s comfort) Pending This task received edits and is included in the updated work plan 3.Broaden outreach and education a.Connect with other relevant agencies and organizations Pending This task is included in the updated work plan b.Invite educational presentations at Commission meetings Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan Attachment B City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2022-23 I.Mission Statement The Mission of the Parks & Recreation Commission is to promote community health and wellness while supporting a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement. II.Composition Consistent with Chapter 2.36 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Parks & Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall have the power, and it shall be the duty of the commission, to make recommendations to the city council and to advise the 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. Further, it shall be the duty of the commission to advise and make recommendations to the city council on matters pertaining to planting, trimming, pruning, and care of all trees, shrubs or plants and to the removal of all objectionable trees, shrubs and plants in and upon any park of the city. The parks and recreation commission shall have the additional power, and it shall be the duty of the commission to review tree-related issues and to determine the needs of the city with respect to its tree planting, replacement, maintenance and preservation programs. The commission will also make 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. In addition, in accordance with Section 11.12.150 of the municipal code, the Parks & Recreation Commission shall hear appeals from decisions of the city manager acting through the parks and recreation director or designee, regarding the planting or removal of street trees. III.FY 2022-23 Goals & Tasks The Parks & Recreation Commission will focus on the following FY 2022-23 Goals and Tasks: (Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas) 1.Advise City staff and City Council on projects and programs a.Focus on progress and impact 2.Enhance accessibility, visibility and engagement a.Ensure a quorum at all Commission meetings b.Have Commissioners conduct site visits to parks, facilities and programs c.Have individual Commissioners attend least two Parks & Recreation events 3.Broaden outreach and education a.Connect with other relevant agencies and organizations b.Invite educational presentations at Commission meetings