CA Review CKM
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk
[email protected], 442-339-2953
Subject: District 2 Appointment of One Member to the Parks & Recreation Commission
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission, which makes recommendations and advises the City Council on issues related to the creation, operation, maintenance and management of community recreation programs, playgrounds and recreation activities and facilities, among other duties.
The commission consists of seven members who must be confirmed by the City Council.
Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms.
Explanation & Analysis
Commissioner Michael Luna was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission in December 2019, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Ron Withall for a term ending in December 2020. Commissioner Luna was reappointed in January 2021 with a term ending in December 2024. Commissioner Luna resigned in February 2023, leaving an unexpired term ending in December 2024 to coincide with the term of the District 2 Council Member.
The City Clerk’s Office received 11 applications from residents wishing to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, Council Member Luna has recommended the following two residents wishing to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
District 2 recommendation
• Robert Bruce – District 2
• Joe Gisbert – District 1
Exhibit 2 contains the applications of those applicants moving forward in the interview process.
The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next May 9, 2023 Item #12 Page 1 of 7
calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.050(2), which covers the general functions, powers, and duties of boards and commissions, states, “Although each member of the City Council elected by a district shall use his or her best efforts to appoint individuals residing in that district to these commissions, members of the City Council may appoint individuals not residing in their districts in their discretion in order to assure that the most interested and qualified individuals serve on the commissions.”
According to City Council Resolution No. 2018-178, nominees to this unscheduled vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission shall be appointed by the Council Member for District 2 with the approval of the City Council.
The current members of the Parks & Recreation Commission are:
Commission member District
Amy Allemann 3
Matthew Bartels 2
Deborah Rasines 1
Shelly Sander 1
Michael Sebahar 4
Robert Winston 3
Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year and complete two hours of ethics training every two years.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of appointees’ statement of economic interest and ethics training certificate.
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 California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1.City Council resolution
2.Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process May 9, 2023 Item #12 Page 2 of 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Michael Luna was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission in December 2019, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Ron Withall for a term ending in December 2020; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Luna was reappointed in January 2021 with a term ending in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Luna resigned in February 2023; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission exists.
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 following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission, for a term ending in December 2024, to coincide with the term of the District 2 Council Member, or until a replacement is appointed.
Joe Gisbert
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of May, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
{SEAL)
Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2
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Boards , Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
RECEIVED
MAR 2 9 2023
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission
Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation ✓ Traffic & Mobility Commission Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee
Housing Element Advisory
Committee
If applying for more than one, please md1cate order of preference.
Personal Information _/
Name Date of Birth: ~ Robert Bruce Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address I District Number 2 ✓
City Carlsbad ZIP 92010
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation Retired San Diego Deputy District Attorney/Retired Marine Corps Officer Employer San Diego County
Employer Address
City Vista ZIP 92054
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ✓
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ✓
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓ please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓ explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. ✓
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓ serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓ the request of an individual Council member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓ I am willing to GOmplete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required. ✓
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IExela nations
Please describe your educational background
BS, Aerospace Engineering, US Naval Academy -1992
JD, University of Southern California L,aw School -2002 Please describe relevant experience
First and foremost, I am a Carlasbad dad. I have three kids whow have played flag football, soccer, baseball, and softball on Carlsbad fields for years. We regularly visit parks and facilities throughout Carlsbad for various events and activities, and spent a fair amount of our summer days at the beach.
I'm also an attorney and I have substantial leadership and operations experience.
Please describe your current or past community involvement I am on my third season as a head coach, and I have been an assistant coach for many years. My entire adult life has been spent in public service, as a member of the military and as a prosecutor.
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Additional information or comments
I recognize the challenges the city faces with population growth and the expectations that Carlsbad continue to offer sufficient world-class recreation space of the sort we have enjoyed for years. I look forward to being a part of crafting solutions to growing demand for open space, recreation space, and sustainable growth.
Submittal Information
Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: -
City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Digitally signed by: Robert W. Bruce _ Robert W. Bruce ~J-;[email protected] 3/29/2023 Signature Date: 2023.03.291246:00-07'00" Date ________ _ * Only required to sign if submitting paper form ; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. ·
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-RECEIVED ••9'.11,. -~t Boards, Comm iss ions and Comm ittees MAR 2 0 2023 j~ I Application for Appointment · CITY OF CARLSBAD ··~---CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission
Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission Historic Preservation Commission Parks & Recreation ✓ Traffic & Mobility Commission Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee
CDBG Advisory Committee Design Review Committee Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee
Community-Police Engagement
Commission
Personal Information ' ~ If applying for more than one please indicate order of preference Name Date of Birth: { X ~ \
Joe Gisbert
-,,~
Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification
Home Address I District No. 1 ✓
City Carlsbad ZIP 92008
Home Phone N/A Mobile
E-mail
Occupation Retired
Employer
Employer Address
City ZIP
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ✓
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ✓
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓ please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓ explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. ✓
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commissionlcommittee(s) on which I wish to ✓ serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓ the request of an individual Council member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. ✓ I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. ✓
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Please make sure that your text fits in the box provided or attach an additional sheet if needed. !Explanations
Please describe your educational background
BS Degree--Business Adminstration\Marketing
Please describe relevant experience
Worked 4 years for the city of Redondo Beach in the Parks and Recreation Department at the Alta Vista Tennis Park\Community Center. In charge of the rentals\reservations for the courts, community center and Wildlife park.
I'm currently a tennis player and pickleball player and use many of the recreational facilities and parks in Carlsbad.
Please describe your current or past community involvement For almost five years, I have been volunteering at the Carlsbad Pine Street Community Center serving meals to the seniors. I have been assisting in the dining room and in the kitchen. Before moving to Carlsbad, I delivered Meals on Wheels for the Torrance Chapter for 4 years. I was also on the Board of Directors for this Chapter and was responsible for driving new membership and awareness.
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Torrance, CA Meals on Wheels Chapter, served on Board of Directors.
Served as Eucharistic Minister for Saint Lawarence Martyr Church 5 years.
Additional information or comments
I would like to be more involved with the Carlsbad community and volunteer my services in enhancing the Parks and Recreation programs. · Submittal Information
Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to:
City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008.
3-20-2023 Signature Date ------------------------------ * Only required to sign if submitting paper form ; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement.
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