City Headlines, 7/25/2019
- City Manager
- Jul 25, 2019
- 3 min read
Lancaster Named Parks & Recreation Director
Longtime parks professional Kyle Lancaster has been named the City of Carlsbad’s next Parks & Recreation Department director, bringing more than three decades of experience to the role, including the last 15 in Carlsbad.
New Committees Will Work on Community, Legislative Issues
The Carlsbad City Council established subcommittees July 23 to work on several topics, including: updating city laws and policies; sober living homes; a permit process for expressive activities like protests and demonstrations; homelessness; and legislative issues.
New Fall Community Services Guide Available
The City of Carlsbad's Fall Community Services Guide is now available for online viewing, complete with aquatics, dance, fitness, martial arts, preschool and special interest camps and classes. Check out fun things to do around the city, sports leagues for youth and adult, Senior Center activities, special events, cultural arts and library programs and more! Beginning August 14 register for an online account and sign up for camps and classes today!
Palomar Airport Road at Paseo Del Norte to Get Improvements
Palomar Airport Road from I-5 to Paseo del Norte will soon get some improvements, thanks to two projects approved by the Carlsbad City Council July 23. The project includes an extension of the existing left turn lanes, a new right turn lane, traffic signal changes, pedestrian upgrades, a new bike lane and drainage improvements.
Multi-sport Fields at Stagecoach Park Will Get New Turf
Synthetic turf at two multi-use fields at Stagecoach Community Park in southeast Carlsbad will be replaced with new synthetic turf that includes an infill of coated granules of rubber that don’t get as hot and reduce possible contact with the rubber material. The City Council approved the replacement project at its July 23 meeting.
New Café Opens at Carlsbad City Library
Carlsbad City Library is pleased to announce that Chapters, a new café located at the library’s entrance at 1775 Dove Lane, is now open for business. A grand opening celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring samples from the menu and live music.
Carpooling Made Easy
Need some relief from I-5 construction delays? Find a carpool partner with the Waze carpool app. They’re running a special through Aug. 1 if you’re starting or ending your commute in Carlsbad. Just download the app, enter your info, and you can choose a carpool partner from a list of matches. Drivers will be paid up to $15 a trip, and riders pay a flat rate of $2. Download the app here https://www.waze.com/getcarpool
Traffic Improvement Options Discussed
At its July 16 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council discussed eight street segments that do not currently meet the city’s standards under its Growth Management Program and options for addressing them. After considering staff’s presentation, the City Council asked staff to return with additional options to address the eight street segments.
Public Records Go Online
The city’s business is your business! That’s why we’ve made it easier than ever to get access to public records. Simply fill out the online form, and your request will be automatically logged and forwarded to the department in charge. You can track progress online or, if you’d rather serve yourself, search our web-based database. Feeling curious?
City Wins Financial Reporting Award
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Carlsbad for its fiscal year 2017-18 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Carlsbad Police Bike Rodeo Teaches Kids Skills and Safety, 7/27
The City of Carlsbad’s Police Department will offer a free bike rodeo for kids ages 5 to 8 years on Saturday, July 27. The event will take place at the Safety Training Center at 5750 Orion St. from 10 a.m. to noon.
Summer Traffic Safety Campaign Targets Beach Areas
The City of Carlsbad Police Department has launched a summer traffic safety campaign along Carlsbad Boulevard to help ensure residents and visitors alike can enjoy Carlsbad’s coastline safely. Speeding tickets in Carlsbad start at a fine of $241 and can go up from there, depending on the circumstances.
Homelessness Response Plan Expanded
With the start of the City of Carlsbad's new fiscal year July 1, additional resources are now available to address issues related to homelessness. The City Council approved the following increases to support the city's Homeless Response Plan, which takes a compassionate enforcement approach.
Save the Date, State of the City Event, 8/26
Carlsbad residents are invited to a free showing of the 2019 State of the City video presentation, highlighting key projects and initiatives, city priorities and future planning. Immediately following the video presentation, there will be an opportunity to talk to City Council members and staff and ask questions about city topics, current and future projects.
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