HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-08; City Council; Resolution 2022-036
Attachment A
City of Carlsbad
Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2021-22
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 2021-22 Goals & Tasks
The Parks & Recreation Commission will focus on the following FY 2021-22 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
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2. Enhance accessibility, visibility and engagement
a. Ensure a quorum at all Commission meetings
b. Commission conduct site visits to parks, facilities and programs with city staff*
c. Individual Commissioners attend at least two Parks & Recreation events conducted
events* (*Following COVID protocols and individual’s comfort)
3. Broaden outreach and education
a. Connect with other relevant agencies and organizations
b. Invite educational presentations at Commission meetings
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