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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002/11/21City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Thursday - 6:30 p.m. November 21, 2002 Mercy Building 430 F Street CV Meeting Called to Order by Vice -Chair Larry Perondi at 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call /Motion to Excuse Members Present: Commissioner Salcido, Commissioner Rude, Commissioner Strahl, Commissioner Ramos, Commissioner Perondi, Commissioner Rios Members Absent: Chair Weidner MSC (Strahl /Rude) 6 -0 -0 -0 excuse Chair Weidner Staff Present: Buck Martin, Director of Recreation Dave Byers, Deputy Director /Public Works Operations Brian Cox, Principal Recreation Manager Ted Nelson, Recreation Supervisor III Mary Hofmockel, Principal Landscape Architect John Krizan, Landscape Architect Jack Griffin, Assistant Director of Building and Park Construction Others Present: Brian Russo, Chula Vista Girls Fast Pitch Softball Charles Gordon, Eastlake /Bonita Pop Warner Tim Jackwelezki, Van Dyke and Associates On behalf of Chair Weidner, Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) introduced Commissioner Francisco Rios. Commissioner Rios talked about his educational background, and stated that he was happy to be part of the Parks and Recreation Commission. 2. Minutes a. Approval of Minutes of October 17, 2002 - MSC (Rude /Salcido) Approve the minutes of October 17, 2002 Vote: 6 -0 -0 -1 (Weidner absent) with the following corrections: Commissioner Strahl: Correction on Page 3 - Naming of the Park - "Patriot's Park" and not "Veteran's Park ". Commissioner Salcido: Naming of the Park - Is in favor of "Veteran's Park ". b. Update - Preliminary Park Master Plan Neighborhood Park in Sunbow Mr. Krizan (Landscape Architect) talked about the Neighborhood Park in Sunbow and provided an update that reflected the Commission's comments pertaining to the park. Mr. Krizan stated that the Draft Master Plan reflects: addition of a concrete storage pad changed "Hero's Walk" to "Walk of Honor" showing lighting on multi - purpose field. Mr. Krizan discussed lighting of the sports fields and talked about the public workshops held previously. In addition, Mr. Krizan indicated that the response received from the public regarding lighting was favorable. However, the adjacent homes immediately to the north of the park site were not occupied at the time of the public workshops. It is the intent of City staff to obtain additional input form the surrounding residents to insure Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - November 21, 2002 2 compatibility with the proposal. Staff will inform City Council of this input in the event a design response is appropriate. Vice -Chair Perondi commended staff for taking into consideration commission comments and integrating those changes. He also stated that this is a great looking design, and believes this park will be a great addition to the community. MSC (Salcido /Rios) Vote: 6 -0 -0 -1 (Chair Weidner absent) to approve and recommend the proposed Draft Park Master Plan for the neighborhood park in Sunbow to the City Council for their approval 3. Information Items - a. Golf Course Reports - Mr. Byers (Deputy Director of Public Works Operation) stated that as a result of Mr. Jerry Foncerrada (Deputy Director of Parks) retiring from the City after 38 years of employment, Mr. Larry Eliason, Senior Parks Supervisor would be Acting Deputy Director of Parks. In addition, Mr. Tom Class, Park Supervisor, will be acting Senior Parks Supervisor. Mr. Class (because of his golfing expertise) will be conducting the monthly golf- course inspections. In addition, Mr. Byers stated that Mr. Class is aware of the importance of conducting the monthly golf- course inspections. Mr. Byers stated that his office would continue to work with the City Attorney's Office regarding correspondence that references the inspections. Mr. Byers stated that the security lighting is still incomplete, and that he would meet with the City Attorney's office regarding this issue. In addition, the Golf Course Evaluation Forms will be presented to the Men's and Women's Club of the golf course per direction received from Commissioner Strahl. Commissioner Strahl stated that he is pleased that that Mr. Class has been given this responsibility and opportunity. He has been in a leadership position with the Chula Vista Men's Golf Club previously. b. Electric Vehicles Acceptance - Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) stated that in August 2002, Ms. Shy (Assistant Recreation Director) submitted a proposal with the United States Department of Interior for electric utility vehicles. The Department was notified of approval of the request, and was awarded three utility vehicles. The vehicles will be utilized at Loma Verde Center, Parkway Complex, and Heritage Park Center. Vice -Chair Perondi stated that Ms. Shy should be commended for her efforts. 4. Unfinished Business - None 5. New Business - None 6. Written Communication - None 7. Commission Comments - Commissioner Strahl requested at the October 2002 Commission meeting a copy of the current approved Rohr Park Master Plan. Asked about status of request. In addition, Commissioner Strahl stated that he is going to be out -of -town for the next commission meeting in December. Commissioner Rude wanted to thank Recreation Supervisor II, Rosemary Brodbeck for her assistance with the Veteran's Walk. Commissioner Salcido thanked staff for efforts with work on the neighborhood park in Sunbow. In addition, he notified the Commission of the next Youth Sports Council Meeting on 12/12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Parkway Center. They will be discussing field allocation. Commissioner Salcido also asked if it was possible to develop the neighborhood park at Sunbow in two stages, primarily the fields because of the shortage of fields. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - November 21, 2002 3 Ms. Hofmockel (P(ncipal Landscape Architect) responded that it would not be feasible to develop the park in two stages because of liability. Commissioner Rios stated that he is excited about being part of this Commission, and stated that the October meeting was interesting and informative. Commissioner Ramos thanked staff for implementing revisions to the neighborhood park at Sunbow Master Plan. Also requested an update regarding the dedication plaque at Heritage Park Center. Mr. Martin responded that per the developer, the plaque should be ready in another 6 - 8 weeks. Commissioner Ramos inquired about the Otay Park Master Plan, and asked about the Bar -B- Que's, and restroom renovation. Mr. Griffin (Assistant Director of Building and Park Construction) responded that the City was not awarded the Murray- Hayden grant that would have renovated Otay Park. His office is presently looking at other options for renovating the park. Vice -Chair Perondi inquired about the time -line for the neighborhood park at Sunbow. Ms. Hofmockel (Principal Landscape Architect) responded that the park is scheduled to be open to the public in 2005, with construction beginning in 2004. 8. Staff Comments - Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) introduced Mr. Brian Russo of Chula Vista Girls Fast Pitch Softball, and Mr. Charles Gordon, President of EastLake /Bonita Pop Warner. They are both members of the Youth Sports Council, and both stated that they were present at tonight's meeting as observers only. Mr. Nelson (Recreation Supervisor 111) talked about a new training program that the Recreation Department is involved in. Positive Coaching Alliance is an organization from Stanford University. This program teaches parents what to expect out of an athletic program. There have been four trainings with almost 700 in attendance. Mr. Martin (Recreation Director) talked about the Skate Board Park at the Boys and Girls Club. Memorandum of Understanding is nearly complete, and ready for Council approval. Awarding of contract for construction will be presented to the City Council on January 7, 2003. Mr. Byers (Deputy Director of Public Works Operations) stated that Mr. Foncerrada would be receiving a proclamation at the December 10, 2002 Council Meeting congratulating and thanking him for 38 years of dedicated service. Mr. Byers talked about Mr. Foncerrada's employment background and tremendous positive impact on the Parks and Recreation activity. Everyone is going to miss him very much. In addition, Mr. Byers stated that there would be a statewide recruitment for that position. Mr. Griffin (Assistant Recreation Director of Building and Park Construction) talked about his position with Building and Park Construction Department. 11. Other - None Adjournment at 7:15 p.m. to the scheduled meeting of December 19, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mercy Building. Submitted Margarita Cellano, Administrative Secretary Recreation Department