HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2011/10/06 WorkshopMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 6, 2011
4:00 p.m.
A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in
the Chula Vista Police Department Community Room, located at 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz Bensoussan (arrived at 4:05 p.m.), Ramirez, and
Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Castaneda
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
WORKSHOP
1. OVERVIEW OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. He commented that the park fees update and
information about the Parks Master Plan planning efforts would be forthcoming to the Council at
a future meeting.
Recreation Director Martin gave an overview of the Recreation Department Services and
Programs.
Rene' Santiago, Deputy Director, Health and Human Services, presented information about the
"Building Better Health" initiative.
Recreation Supervisors Ellis, Carson and Ramos presented information about the City's youth
and adult sports leagues, the Norman Park Senior Center, and information about recreation
classes, respectively.
Dr. Olga West, Principal, Veterans Elementary School, presented information about the "Critical
Hours Programs". Director Martin spike about the Department's recent participation in a Critical
Hours Kaizen event.
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WORKSHOP (Continued)
Wade E. Cutler, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of recreation programs.
Joe Davalos, San Diego resident, spoke in support of aquatic programs.
Reverend Christian DeMent, La Mesa resident, spoke in support of the Critical Hours Program.
Richard Preuss, President, Chula Vista Police Activities League, spoke in support of ongoing
youth recreation opportunities.
John Vogel, Chula Vista resident, suggested expansion of the Parkway pool to host swim meets,
long course swimming, and diving instruction. He suggested that a portion of the recently
implemented facility rental fee increases be used for extended hours for youth programs at pazk
facilities.
Craig Collins, San Diego resident, President, Chula Vista Aquatics Club, spoke in support of
continued aquatics programs and expanded hours of operation.
Giancarlo Nencini, San Diego resident, representing San Ysidro High Water Polo, spoke in
support of aquatics programs, and he encouraged volunteerism in recreation.
Mark Twohey, Chula Vista resident, representing the Youth Sports Council, commented on
requests by local schools and church groups to join the Sports Council in order to share the
sports fields. To that end, he asked for Council consideration to look at expanding its prior
moratorium on capping the number of youth to avoid over-use of City sports fields.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested consideration of programs for special needs communities,
collaborative efforts for joint use of school facilities and recreation, and online access for
information about recreation facility operations. He requested additional information from staff
about wi-fi access at recreation centers; how the City performed with assisting the Norman Pazk
Center during the September regional power outage; benefits of the Sports Alliance to local
organizations; and the Critical Hours program.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested consideration of partnerships with the Port District for
aquatic-related activities and with the Chula Vista Yacht Club as a potential funding source.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:08 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on
October 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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