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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/09/18 MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION CO~ISSION OF TH~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday September 18, 1974 A joint meeting of the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on the above date beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, Civic Center, Chula Vista, California, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Councilman absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Parks Superintendent Bradstreet, Assistant City Attorney Beam PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR Mr. Hall submitted written reports explaining OF PARKS AND RECREATION the background for this meeting. A status report was sent to the Council on March 26, 1974 reporting that $30,000 was reassigned from the Capital Improvement Project funds for tennis court construction (1973-74 budget sessions). The matter was subsequently referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for considera- tion and recommendation regarding tennis court locations or racquetball courts. On August 13, 1974 the Commission recommended that racquetball courts be eliminated from all consideration until some future time, and that a lighted softball field be constructed in lieu of tennis courts. Parks Superintendent Bradstreet pointed out on a map of the City the location of tennis courts: school facilities, park facilities, joint powers facilities and private clubs. In answer to the Council's inquiries, Mr. Hall noted that there were S9 tennis courts in the City, 20 of which are under the joint powers agreement. Commissioner Kincaid discussed the 12-court private tennis club located north of Rohr Park. A discussion ensued as to whether there was a drop in attendance use at the General Roca and Southwestern College courts due to the construc- tion of the private facility. Councilman Scott indicated that perhaps now was the time to step back and take a look at this program -- that perhaps the City was building tennis courts to over-capacity. Lighted softball fields Mr. Bradstreet noted on the map the locations of the ballfield facilities: the unlighted school facilities, and the lighted and un- lighted park facilities. Racquetball courts Mr. Bradstreet commented that there were two courts to be constructed in the City by private developers: one at Anita and Broadway and the other on Third Avenue Extension, east of the Department of Motor Vehicles. City Council Meeting 2 September 18, 1974 Mr. Hall reiterated that it was the unanimous recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission not to consider construction of racquetball courts. Softball fields Mr. Hall discussed the need for a lighted softball field and the condition of the fields at General Roca Park which, he remarked, are being used by four teams, and last year approx- imately 50,000 people used the fields. Eight teams were turned away last year, as the policy is that at least 50% of the team members must be Chula Vista residents. If the make-up of the teams is such that there is not 50% Chula Vista residents, then the team must wait until there is a spot in the league for them to play. Soccer team fields In answer to the Mayor's query, Mr. Hall in- dicated there was not much interest in this activity in this area; however, the City has built one soccer field in Otay and it is being used. General Roca Park Councilman Hobel commented that he has received numerous complaints concerning the condition of the lower field at General Roca Park. Mr. Bradstreet remarked that in the 1975-76 Capital Improvement Program is the plan to refurbish General Reca Park. Lighted softball field Councilman Scott asked for staff recommendation if approval was given for a lighted softball field. Field at General Roca Mr. Hall said he would need some time to look over the areas before making this recommenda- tion. He discussed the field at General Roca (a substandard field) stating that once they start revising that it would no longer fall under the grandfather clause and the City would have to put in complete undergrounding and steel poles. Councilman Scott said his suggestion would be to put in another field, and once this new field is in operation, then go back and re- furbish the lower field at General Roca. Mr. Hall commented that before any field is selected for a lighted softball field, a sur- vey would be made first to see if there would be any objections from the neighbors. Motion for staff and It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded Commission recommendation by Councilman Scott that the staff and Parks and Recreation Commission be directed to work concurrently on this and come back to the Council with a recommendation on where a new lighted field should go. Amendment to motion Councilman Scott suggested the motion be changed to state that a resolution be brought back to the Council appropriating the money for the field to be chosen by the staff and bring this back to the Council. The resolu- tion should state: City Council Meeting 3 September 18, 1974 1. Expenditure of the $30,000 on a softball field 2. A report on which field should be lighted. Addition to motion Councilman Hebel remarked that also in his motion he would like the report to include whether it should be a City field or a joint powers. Councilman Scott felt the City should go alone on this particular lighted field (for $30,000) and then go back to the high school district to see if something else can be worked out. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. Specific field In answer to Commissioner Tieber's question, the Council asked for alternatives for the specific expenditure of the $30,000. Mention was made of the pony and little league fields that are used for very brief periods of time. Councilman Hobel cautioned the use of a school field because here you would be talking about fencing the field. Consideration was given to Max Field and Greg Rogers. Park on west side of City Councilman Scott mentioned that from time to time the Chula Vista Elementary School District talks about vacating the Mae Feaster School. He suggested the City talk to the School Dis- trict about this and if there are plans for vacating the school the City should get first bid on it, as it could be used for a park. Close of this portion The Mayor closed this portion of the meeting of meeting at 9:00 p.m. thanking the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission for their attendance. (Councilman Egdahl arrived at the meeting at this time.) WORKSHOP - DISCLOSURE At this time Assistant City Attorney Craig OF ASSETS Beam conducted a workshop explaining to the City Council the format for filing the Dis- closure of Assets Statements (to be filed dur- ing the month of September). MOTION FOR CITY TOUR It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Council Tour, as proposed by the City Manager (memo of September 17, 1974) be set in the order given -- one tour to be set for September 28, 1974 and another tour to be set during the month of October 1974. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for personnel reasons. City Council Meeting 4 September 18, 1974 the Council recessed at 10:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the special meeting at 10:20 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk