HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-26 PRC MINSCity of Chula Vista
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.
Public Works Center
Meeting called to order by Chair Searles at 6:36 p.m.
Staff Present: Buck Martin, Director of Recreation
Shauna Stokes, Assistant Director of Recreation
Ed Hall, Principal Recreation Manager
Brian Cox, Principal Recreation Manager
Larry Eliason, Parks and Open Space Manager
Robert Morris, Senior Recreation Supervisor
Ted Nelson, Recreation Supervisor III
Rosemary Brodbeck, Recreation Supervisor II
Guests: Peter Watry, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Mr. Rosenthal, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Roll Call /Motion to Excuse
September 26, 2007
1800 Maxwell Road
Members Present: Commissioner Rios, Commissioner Cien- Mayer, Commissioner
Scott, Commissioner Searles, Commissioner Garza
Members Absent: Commissioner Chambers, Commissioner Ramos
MSC Cien- Mayer /Garza to excuse Commissioners Chambers and Ramos from tonight's
meeting
Approval of Minutes -
a. June 26, 2007 - MSC Rios /Cien -Mayer Note - 5 -0 -0 -2 with Chambers and Ramos
absent) to approve minutes as presented.
b. Drop Hammer in Memorial Park - Mr. Larry Eliason (Parks and Open Space
Manager) briefly discussed the history of the Drop Hammer and it's importance to
Rohr Industries and throughout. He informed the Commission that Mr. Fred Rohr
designed the first drop hammer used in the aircraft industry that formed
aluminum pieces. The Drop Hammer would be placed in Memorial Park next to
the Heritage Museum.
Mr. Peter Watry of Chula Vista, CA gave a brief history of Fred Rohr, and how he
designed the Drop Hammer. Mr. Watry stated that the Drop Hammer was
donated to Chula Vista and would be placed next to Heritage Museum, and
enclosed within a 6' ornamental bar with signage explaining about the Drop
Hammer and its history. The County of San Diego is paying for the cost of this
project and supervising the installation. Costs for vandalism are absorbed by
Public Works.
Chair Searles asked how the site for the Drop Hammer was chosen?
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Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) responded that the area was chosen because
foot - traffic on Third Avenue would be able to view it.
Chair Searles asked if the Drop Hammer would impact other activities in the park
(music in the park, park users, etc.)
Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) responded that the site would not impact any
activities in the park
MSC Rios /Cien -Mayer (Vote 5 -0 -0 -2 with Chambers and Ramos absent) to
approve the location of Drop Hammer placement in Memorial Park and present
to the City Council
3. Information Items
a. Introduction of New Commission members - Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation)
introduced Mr. Israel Garza as one of the new commissioners, and provided a brief
background on his experience with education, and athletics. Mr. Guy Chambers will
be introduced at the next meeting as he was not present at this meeting.
b. Rec N Roll Power Point Presentation - Ms. Rosemary Brodbeck (Recreation Supervisor
II) discussed the City's Mobile Recreation Program, and the programming aspects.
Mobile Recreation programming is taken into the communities that are not close to
recreation centers. These programs teach creativity, emphasize fair play and
sharing, as well as teach the value of teamwork and the importance of fitness.
Everyone thanked Ms. Brodbeck for her presentation.
c. Parks Threshold Standards - Ms. Shauna Stokes (Assistant Recreation Director) briefly
discussed the Facilities Threshold Standards memorandum submitted to the
Commission.
d. Field Renovations and Closures for 2008 and Field Allocation Changes - Parks and
Recreation provided a listing of fields that would be closed between January 1 -
December 31, 2008. It was noted that Veterans Park, Sunset View North, Rohr (# 18)
and Voyager Park would be closed for a more extended period in order for them to
rejuvenate the fields properly to reflect a safe playing condition. Discussion of the
turf - related renovation tasks was discussed.
e. Otay River Valley Cleanup Efforts - Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) shared with the
Commission a briefing sheet on the various cleanup projects for the Otay Valley
Regional Park that was provided by John Willett, who is Chair of the Otay Valley
Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee.
4. Unfinished Business: None
5. New Business: None
6. Written Communications: None
Commission Comments: Commissioner Cien -Mayer commented that the tot -lot at
Eucalyptus Park was great and was being used.
8. Staff Comments -
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a. Recreation Monthly Report - Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) reviewed the
monthly report that covered the months of July - September 2007.
b. Public Works Monthly Report -Clean-up Chula Vista is on October 6, 2007.
9. Public Comments -
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. to October 18, 2007
Nydia Figueroa, Community Development