HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
June 19, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Winston, Allemann, Sebahar, Rasines, Gisbert.
Absent: Bartels, Sander.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Sebahar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 15, 2023
Motion by Vice Chair Allemann, second by Chair Winston to approve the minutes as presented.
Motion carried, 4/1/2 (Sebahar – Abstain; Bartels, Sander – Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1.REVIEW OF DRAFT CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CHAPTER 2.36 – PARKS & RECREATION COMMIS-
SION – That the Parks & Recreation Commission review proposed changes to Carlsbad Mu-
nicipal Code Chapter 2.36 – Parks and Recreation Commission and provide comments as ap-
propriate. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, Director of Legislative and Constituent Services).
Recommendation: Review the draft and provide comments as appropriate.
Director of Legislative and Constituent Services Sheila Cobian presented a Word presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk) reporting on the proposed changes to the Carlsbad
Municipal Code Chapter 2.36.
ACTION: Commission accepted the proposed changes.
2.APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A CITY STREET TREE – 3057 HIGHLAND - #1 – Receive
Joe Sandy’s appeal of the approval to remove a city street tree at 3057 Highland Drive, which
was based upon criterion in the Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy, and make a
determination in support of the approval to remove the street tree. (Staff contact: Todd
Reese, Parks & Recreation Department).
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes
June 19, 2023 Parks & Recreation Regular Meeting Page 2
Recommendation: Receive the report and make a determination in support of the approval
to remove the street tree.
Park Services Manager Todd Reese presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk) describing the street tree appeal process, the criterion upon which staff
made its decision to remove the street tree, and the recommended action.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Allemann, second by Commissioner Rasines to support the
approval to remove the street tree at 3057 Highland Drive – 5/0/2 (Absent – Bar-
tels, Sander).
Joe Sandy presented his appeal of the approval to remove a city street tree at 3057 Highland
Drive.
3. APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A CITY STREET TREE – 3057 HIGHLAND - #2 – Receive
Joe Sandy’s appeal of the approval to remove a city street tree at 3057 Highland Drive, which
was based upon criterion in the Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy, and make a
determination in support of the approval to remove the street tree. (Staff contact: Todd
Reese, Parks & Recreation Department).
Recommendation: Receive the report and make a determination in support of the approval
to remove the street tree.
Park Services Manager Todd Reese presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk) describing the street tree appeal process, the criterion upon which staff
made its decision to remove the street tree, and the recommended action.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Winston, second by Vice Chair Allemann to support the approval
to remove the street tree at 3057 Highland Drive – 5/0/2 (Absent – Bartels,
Sander).
Joe Sandy presented his appeal of the approval to remove a city street tree at 3057 Highland
Drive.
4. APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A CITY STREET TREE – 3081 HIGHLAND - #1 – Receive
Joe Sandy’s appeal of the approval to remove a city street tree at 3081 Highland Drive, which
was based upon criterion in the Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy, and make a
determination in support of the approval to remove the street tree. (Staff contact: Todd
Reese, Parks & Recreation Department).
Recommendation: Receive the report and make a determination in support of the approval
to remove the street tree.
Park Services Manager Todd Reese presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk) describing the street tree appeal process, the criterion upon which staff
made its decision to remove the street tree, and the recommended action.
June 19, 2023 Parks & Recreation Regular Meeting Page 3
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Rasines, second by Commissioner Gisbert to support the
approval to remove the street tree at 3081 Highland Drive – 5/0/2 (Absent – Bar-
tels, Sander).
5. APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A CITY STREET TREE – 3081 HIGHLAND - #2 – Receive
Joe Sandy’s appeal of the approval to remove a city street tree at 3081 Highland Drive, which
was based upon criterion in the Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy, and make a
determination in support of the approval to remove the street tree. (Staff contact: Todd
Reese, Parks & Recreation Department).
Recommendation: Receive the report and make a determination in support of the approval
to remove the street tree.
Park Services Manager Todd Reese presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk) describing the street tree appeal process, the criterion upon which staff
made its decision to remove the street tree, and the recommended action.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Winston, second by Commissioner Gisbert to support the ap-
proval to remove the street tree at 3081 Highland Drive – 5/0/2 (Absent – Bartels,
Sander).
6. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2023-24 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING CALENDAR – Recommend and receive a Commission meeting calendar for adoption
for the Calendar Year 2023-24. (Staff Contact: Mick Calarco, Parks & Recreation Department).
Recommendation: Approve the regular meeting calendar.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Winston, second by Commissioner Rasines to approve the regular
meeting calendar – 5/0/2 (Absent – Bartels, Sander).
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT – Receive a report on recently completed and
upcoming Parks & Recreation Department activities, donations and grants, as well as other
topics of interest. (Staff Contact: Mick Calarco, Parks & Recreation Department).
Recommendation: Receive the report.
Recreation Services Manager Mick Calarco and Parks Services Manager Todd Reese pre-
sented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) reporting on recently
completed and upcoming Parks & Recreation activities as well as other topics.
Commission received the report.
June 19, 2023 Parks & Recreation Regular Meeting Page 4
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion
of the agenda is for the Commission to make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities
and requests for future agenda items.
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster mentioned that July is
Parks & Recreation month and there would be a proclamation presented at the July 11, 2023,
City Council meeting. Mr. Lancaster said all Commissioners are welcome to attend the City Coun-
cil meeting, and the Chair or Vice Chair of the Commission will be asked to receive the proclama-
tion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Chair Winston, second by Commissioner Gisbert the Regular Meeting ad-
journed at 6:56 p.m.
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Charlene Buckalew
Administrative Secretary
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