HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-19 PRC MINSCity- of Chula Vista
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
Thursday - 6:30 p.m.
Public Services Building -- 300 I3129
.Iect.ing called to order Lw Chair John Vogel at 6:45 p.m.
Staff Present: Buck Martin, Director of Recreation
.Vgnes Bernardo, Parks Supervisor
1. Roll Call /Motion to Excuse
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276 4"' _\venue.
Members Present: Chair Vogel, Corm- aissioner Garza, Commissioner Serrano,
Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Chambers
1 Iembcrs < Vbsent: Commissioner Cien- Mayer, Commissioner Scott,
MSC — Garza /Chambers to excuse Commissioner Cien -Mayer and Scott from
tonight's meeting (5- 0 -0 -2)
2. Oral Communications - none
3. a. Approval of Minutes of March 17, 2011— MSC Garza /Buddingh to approve
meeting minutes of March 17, 2011.
b. Selection of Chair and Vice -Chair for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
MSC Garza /Chambers to select Commissioner Jan Buddingh as Parks and
Recreation Commission Chair for FY 2011/2012 (Vote 5 -0 -0 -2 with Cien-
Mayer and Scott absent)
MSC Chambers/ Buddingh to select Commissioner John Serrano as Vice -
Chair for FY 2011/2012 (Vote 5 -0 -0 -2 with Cien -Mayer and Scott absent)
C. Approval of Year End Report for the Parks and Recreation Commission —
MSC Buddingh /Serrano to approve the Parks and Recreation Year End
Report (Vote 5 -0 -0 -2 with Cien -Mayer and Scott absent)
11. a. Consideration of Proposed Recreation Department Strategic Plan Initiatives
and Goals �Nlr. AIartIn reported that the final document would be presented at the july
meeting.
b. Parks and Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Meeting Dates -- N- leeting
dates for the new fiscal rear were presented. Staff requested that the commission make
note of the meeting dates and non - meeting dates.
5. Unfinished Business - None
6. New Business — None
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Written Communications -- Boards and CommissionBanquetjune 6, 2011 7:00 pm
Council Chambers.
8. Staff Comments -
a. Recreation (Buck Martin) — Mr. Martin reported that the Master Fee Schedule is
currently being evaluated and that rental fees for recreation centers would be reduced to be
able, to attract more renters; recreation facilities are going to be open 5 -days per week from
June 2 - July 20 thanks to a donation from the Friends of CV Parks and Recreation, SB
1?xpressway and Las Primeras. Free Lunch program at Parkwav Center and Otav Recreation
Center (in partnership with the CVI?SD); Nlay 26`h is the pool Safely lwent at Parkway pool
(i%' 10:00 am; Update on the .lrnericorps Chant; C.our1C:11 Budget meeting workshop is orz
June ?. Mr. Martin also shared that the budget is S4.8 million dollars with a net impact to
the general fund of `a1..4 million. Mr. Martin also reported on the possible merger of .Library
and Recreation Department as proposed by two council members.
It was the consensus of the Parks and Recreation Cornrnission that both departments need
to remain separate for continued effectiveness to the Chula Vista Community. It was also
the consensus of the Commission that they would submit a letter to the City %tanager and
Council noting their concerns with the possible merger of these two departments.
b. Public Works — Ms. Agnes Bernardo reported that Public Works was submitting a
report to Council which would revised the Master Fee schedule and increase park shelter
reservation fees. The additional fees would help with hiring part-time park rangers.
I)iscussion held on the numerous complaints received from the community with regards
to the condition that the parks are in, the decline in service, etc.
11 report identifying the complaints and master fee schedule was requested for the July
meeting.
Commissioner Comments -
Chair Vogel distributed information regarding June 4 is OVRP Day and again voiced his
concern with the possible merger of the Recreation and Library Department and noted that
a letter to Council would be prepared on behalf of the Commission.
C :ommissioner Garza voiced his concern regarding the possible merger of the departments,
asked which council mcnibers were requesting the merger and also noted that he didn't quite
understand. the reasoning behind the merger as it would not benefit the Chula Vista
community at al].
10. Other - None
ldjourtiment at 8:15 p.rn. to the regularly scheduled meeting Of.) LAN 21, 2011
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