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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002/12/19City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Thursday - 6:30 p.m. December 19, 2002 Mercy Building 430 F Street CV Meeting Called to Order by Vice -Chair Larry Perondi at 6:33 p.m. 1. Roll Call /Motion to Excuse Members Present: Commissioner Salcido, Commissioner Rude, Commissioner Ramos, Commissioner Perondi, Commissioner Rios, Commissioner Weidner Members Absent: Commissioner Strahl MSC (Rios /Rude) 6 -0 -0 -0 excuse Commissioner Strahl Staff Present: Buck Martin, Director of Recreation Brian Cox, Principal Recreation Manager Ed Hall, 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 Patricia Ferman, Landscape Planner Others Present: Brian Russo, Chula Vista Girls Fast Pitch Softball Charles Gordon, EastLake /Bonita Pop Warner Bill Winters, Chula Vista Youth Sports Council Jim Gabriel, Architects HGW Andy Spurlock, Spurlock - Poirier Marcie Harris, Spurlock - Poirier Wayne Takasugi, Spurlock - Poirier Dave Gatsky, McMillin MSC Rude /Salcido to move Item 9 - Other out of order (6- 0 -0 -1) (Strahl Absent). Vice Chair Perondi introduced Mr. Bob White of the Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission. Mr. White, on behalf of the Veteran's Commission, thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission for their support in naming the neighborhood park in Sunbow, "Veteran's Park ". In addition, Mr. White presented a proclamation to the Commission and staff, which commend volunteers for planting 580 trees in the Otay Valley Regional Park on October 26, 2002. Minutes a. Approval of Minutes of November 21, 2002 - MSC (Ramos /Rios) Approve the minutes of November 21, 2002 Vote: 6 -0 -0 -1 (Strahl absent) b. Rolling Hills Ranch Community Park Master Plan Mr. Krizan (Landscape Architect) talked about the public community park in Rolling Hills Ranch. Mr. Krizan talked about the location of the park, acreage, and CPF site adjacent to the site. Mr. Krizan introduced the landscape architects of Spurlock- Poirier. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - December 19, 2002 2 Mr. Spurlock gave a presentation on the proposed park site. The park is located south of Proctor Valley Road between the Salt Creek open space corridor and Duncan Ranch Rd. The park site is 29 acres, which includes a three -acre Community Purpose Facility (CPF) site immediately south of the park. Mr. Spurlock talked about the recreational needs analysis conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department, and stated that programming was refined with input from the local community (from two community workshops), and technical input from City staff. Mr. Spurlock also talked about the Design Objectives for the Park, which, include maximizing the recreational use opportunities for community residents, creating a unique park, and creating a park that provides a special use experience. Park Design Concepts include the Agrarian Ranch Theme. Mr. Spurlock stated that the Master Plan uses park elements to reflect the feeling of a ranch by using ranch organizational patterns, with its mountain views and creek side setting. The Recreation complex buildings are clustered together to form a central core. This design concept meets the three objectives for the park. Mr. Spurlock talked about three park alternatives, and the programming of each alternative. Discussion held on the preferred alternative. Mr. Spurlock stated the multipurpose fields are crowned with a 2% slope side to side, softball fields crowns in center with a 2% slope to foul lines, basketball courts slopes I% end to end, as well as tennis courts, and tot lots have subsurface drainage. Mr. Spurlock talked about the planting concept and landscape materials. Park Activities Program for the 29 -acre site includes: - Adult Softball Field (lighted) with a proposed small recreation storage building behind the softball field backstop - Archery Practice Area (used for instruction only by the Recreation Department) - Basketball Courts (3 lighted) - Children's Play Areas and Tot Lots - Low maintenance Landscape Design - Multi- purpose fields (3 lighted) 150 ft x 300 ft (fields have 30' buffer) - Off -leash dog area (fenced) - Parking (198 on -site spaces) - Picnic areas (5) shelters /shade structures - Picnic facilities (5) - Restroom - Skateboard and Roller skate Play area; and - Tennis Courts (2 lighted) Recreation Complex Activities Program 21,000 sq. ft recreation complex (gymnasium, adult annex, classroom buildings) Mr. Jim Gabriel with Architects HGW talked about the three building programs. He stated that the buildings include: safety, security, visibility; maintenance; ability provide multiple programming in all spaces; and environmentally efficient with enough office space for adequate supervision. Mr. Gabriel talked about the programming of the 3 buildings. Discussion held on the floor plans, elevations, and architectural materials used. Building strategies include: natural ventilation, natural daylight, environmentally friendly materials, and energy efficient. Mr. Gabriel also stated that there are two restroom elements within the facility itself, and is used primarily when the center is open for operation. In addition, there are two additional restrooms that are accessible to the park patrons when the center is closed. Chair Weidner asked that Commissioners give their comments on the park design, and then would open the floor to comments on the facility. Commissioner Rios stated that he thought the park concept was great, and that he did not see direct entry to the park off of Duncan Ranch Rd. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - December 19, 2002 3 Mr. Krizan (Landscape Architect) responded that several trails are incorporated that connects the park. Commissioner Rude asked how many attendees from the workshops asked about archery in the park, and the number of notices sent regarding public workshops. Mr. Krizan responded that archery was implemented at the request of the Recreation Department for programming use. A total of 60,000 notices were mailed, and 15 -20 residents attended the workshops. Commissioner Salcido stated that on Page 13 - Multi -use fields on the north side of the park, there is a trail coming down the embankment, and is concerned that it cuts back into the goal area and corner areas of the multiuse fields. He also stated that it seems too close, and would be better to set it back 3- 4 feet, so that there is clearance and buffer from someone getting run into. Mr. Spurlock responded that he thought this was a valid point. Commissioner Salcido asked about the buffer between fields. Mr. Spurlock responded that the buffer between fields is 40 feet, and 30 -foot parameter around the fields. Discussion held about the 2% grade from the center of fields. National Standards were used when developing these fields. Discussion held on slope at Voyager Park, which is 31/2 % slope. Commissioner Salcido responded that 1 % slope is more useable for multi -use field. Mr. Spurlock responded that they have had many problems with 1% slope fields, which have poor drainage and wet and dry areas. Discussion held on inadequate parking for the park. Mr. Krizan responded that the maximum number of parking spaces is provided without removing park facilities or programming. Commissioner Weidner stated that she has concerns with the number of restrooms, placement of storage area for in season sports, inadequate parking, and 66 parking spaces at CPF site. Mr. Cox (Principal Recreation Manager) responded that the facility would be available to the public from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on the weekends, thus making restrooms available to park patrons. Mr. Krizan responded that the 66 parking spaces at the CPF is a result from an agreement with the City that parking would be shared with the CPF site. Mr. Spurlock responded that the issue of inadequate parking in the north end of the park has come up in the past. Parking spaces could be added, however, it would mean that some park programming would be removed. Ms. Hofmockel responded in regards to storage for in- season sports, and stated that LAD staff is working with recreation staff to determine what is necessary for a storage facility, and blend the design of the storage facility with the design of the park. Commissioner Perondi stated that the park concept is great, is in favor of building parks for park use, keep elements of trees and landscape, eliminate a basketball court and implement parking areas, and thanked staff for implementing archery range. Commissioner Ramos stated that the park concept is great, and stated that she would like to see additional shaded picnic shelters. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - December 19, 2002 4 Comments on the Recreation Facility - Commissioner Rios - approves of the building concept. Commissioner Rude - inquired about a walking trail. Commissioner Salcido - inquired about restroom usage, outside of the scheduled recreation facility operating hours. Commissioner Perondi - Ensure stage is high and large enough so as not to cause injury to audience, and additional restroom stalls for women's restroom. Chair Weidner - Impressed with building, and appropriate to surrounding. MSC Perondi /Salcido (5 -0 -0 -1 Strahl absent) approve the proposed Preliminary Park Master for the 29- acre public community park site in the Rolling Hills Ranch subdivision. Discussion held on the park name for the public community park site in the Rolling Hills Ranch subdivision. Commissioner Rios - likes the name " SaltCreek Park." Commissioner Rude - likes the name "Pradera" Commissioner Salcido - likes the name "SaltCreek and Rancho del Valle" Chair Weidner - likes the name "SaltCreek Park" Commissioner Perondi - like the name "Rainshadow" MSC Perondi /Salcido (4- 2 -0 -1) to tentatively name the public community park site in Rolling Hills Ranch subdivision MonteValle Park (Rude /Rios oppose name & Strahl absent) with understanding that this name is a tentative name and can be changed at the City Council's discretion. b. Appointment of chair & Vice Chair - MSC Salcido /Weidner that Commissioner Perondi is appointed Chair for the remainder of the fiscal year (6- 0 -0 -1) (Strahl absent). MSC Weidner /Rios that Commissioner Salcido is appointed Vice Chair for the remainder of the fiscal year (6- 0 -0 -1) (Strahl absent). 3. Information Items - a. General Plan Update - Mr. Martin (Director of Recreation) explained that the Commission received an update on the General Plan Update. Page 11 of the Update provides an outline reference to Recreation. Questions can be brought forward at the January 2003 meeting. b. Rohr Park Master Plan - Mr. Martin stated that Mr. Byers (Deputy Director of Public Works Operations) is ill, and was unable to attend tonight's meeting. Chair Perondi requested that this item is brought forward at the January 2003 meeting, and have Mr. Eliason (Acting Deputy Director of Parks) present at the meeting, as well. 4. Unfinished Business - Lack of Adequate Fencing between the new Live Steamers ROW and Golf Course- Chair Perondi requested that this item is brought forward at the January 2003 meeting as well, since staff was not available. 5. New Business - None 6. Written Communication - None 7. Commission Comments - Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - December 19, 2002 5 Commissioner Rios stated that being part of the Parks and Recreation Commission has been a learning process. Commission Rude stated that she is concerned over the tree situation at Friendship Park, and feels that the trees should be protected and not removed. In addition, there is a concern over the large amount of homeless that loiters at the park, and stated that they (homeless) are becoming more vocal and aggressive. Chair Perondi requested that a representative from the Police Department is present at the January 03 meeting to discuss this issue of homeless in Friendship Park. Mr. Griffin (Assistant Director of Building and Park Construction) responded in regards to the Master Plan for Friendship Park. Mr. Griffin also talked about a meeting that he attended with surrounding residents, City Manager, and staff, and stated that a compromise was reached that trees in Friendship Park would not be impacted, with the exception of 3 -5 trees that would be replaced with a sidewalk. Residents were in favor. Trees along Davidson will not be affected. An information item update will be provided at the January 2003 meeting. Commissioner Salcido talked about Joint Use Agreement with Rancho Del Rey Middle School and problem with parking. Commissioner Weidner - thanked staff for their hard work, and looks forward to a productive year. Chair Perondi acknowledged staff for their hard work on the Master Plans. 8. Staff Comments - 9. Other - Mr. Brian Russo (CV Girls Fast Pitch Softball) talked about a lot at 549 East Naples and stated that he would like to address the Commission regarding enhancements and assistance from the City for this area. Chair Perondi requested that this item is placed on the Agenda for January 2003. Commissioner Salcido suggested that January 2003 meeting is held in another location. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to the January 16, 2003. Submitted Margarita Cellano, Administrative Secretary Recreation Department