HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-16 PRC MINSCity of Chula Vista
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
Thursday - 6:30 p.rn. July 16, 2009
Civic Center Bldg 300 Cnf Rm B 129 276 Fourth Avenue
Prior to the meeting starting, Mayor Cheryl Cox thanked the commission for their work and
dedication to the comnnrnity and also distributed information on the Goodrich Ice -Cream
Social.
Meeting called to order by Chair Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Buck Martin, Director of Recreation and Nature Center
Matt Little, Assistant Director of Public Works
1. Roll Call/Motion to Excuse
Members Present: Commissioner Rios, Commissioner Vogel, Commissioner
Chambers, Commissioner Garza,
Members Absent: Commissioner Scott, Commissioner Cien -Mayer
MSC Garza /Vogel to excuse (4- 0 -0 -2)
Mr. Martin announced that Commissioner Chris Searles resigned from the Parks and
Recreation Commission and Ethics Commission in June 2009.
2. a. Approval of Minutes of May 21, 2009 — MSC (Garza /Vogel 4 -0-0 -2 Scott and
Cien -Mayer absent) to approve the meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Change in meeting Venue for the Parks and Recreation Commission-
MSC (Rios /Vogel 4 -0 -0 -2 Scott and Cien -Mayer absent) to approve the
resolution that officially changes the meeting venue of the Parks and
Recreation Commission to Building 300 Conference B -1.29.
3. Information Items - None
4. Unfinished Business — None
5. New Business — None
6. Written Communications - None
7. Staff Comments -
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — July 16, 2009 2
a. Recreation — Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation & Nature Center) reviewed the
Commission report. He noted that the City received a grant of $60K, which is
paid over a 3 -year period. Mr. Martin also talked about 5 -Man Soccer Group and
the interest in the development of a Sports Complex in Otay Mesa
b. Public Works — Nothing to report.
8. Commissioner Comments —
Commissioner Vogel asked if Therapeutics was offered any other place in the South Bay
including San Diego.
Mr. Martin responded that it wasn't offered in the South Bay and that San Diego does
offer a Therapeutics program, but not in the South Bay.
Commissioner Vogel asked about the development of an Indoor Soccer facility at Otay
Park or SDG &E.
Mr. Martin responded that the expense is substantial for Indoor Soccer facility.
Mr. Little also noted that Indoor Soccer Facilities work well on unused parking lots and
made reference to an Indoor Soccer Facility located in the City of La Mesa.
Commissioner Garza thanked staff for work they do for putting commission packets
together and for all of the work towards the community.
Mr. Little referenced the Field Report that's available on -line and asked if there were any
other elements that should be placed on the page /report.
Commissioner Vogel inquired about service calls placed to the police department for park
usage.
Mr. Martin noted that staff would follow -up with the police department and inquire about
a report.
9. Public Comments - None
10. Other
Meeting Adjournment at 7:20 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of September 17,
2009