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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 17, 2016 Council Chambers
6:30 pm Building A 276 4th Avenue
Chula Vista
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Buddingh, Gregorio, Fernandez, German, Soto, Doyle, and
Chair Garcia-Lopez
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Commission on any subject
matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State
law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not
included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for
future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion,
without discussion, unless a Commission Member, a member of the public, or staff requests
that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill
out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting.
Comments are limited to five minutes. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be
discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
1. INTRODUCTION OF EVAN GYORKOS, RECREATION SUPERVISOR III –
SALT CREEK RECREATION CENTER AND ADULT SPORTS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION HEAR THE INTRODUCTION
2. REPORT ON VARIOUS PARK UPDATES BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECHT,
MARY RADLEY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION RECEIVE THE REPORT
OF VARIOUS PARK UPDATES
City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
Parks and Recreation Commission
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3. RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION RECEIVE THE REPORT
4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 18, 2016 MEETING MINUTES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE MINUTES
5. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER GERMAN ABSENCE FROM SEPTEMBER
15, 2016 MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE ABSENCE
6. APPROVAL COMMISSIONER BUDDINGH ABSENCE FROM AUGUST 18,
2016 MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE ABSENCE
ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary
prior to the meeting.
7. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL OF THE
OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK (OVRP) CONCEPT PLAN UPDATE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK (OVRP) CONCEPT PLAN
UPDATE
8. HISTORY AND MISSION OF THE YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION RECEIVE THE REPORT
9. CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON EACH COMMISSIONER MEMBER ASSIGNED
TO A RECREATION FACILITY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND
SELECT A RECREATION FACILITY
OTHER BUSINESS
10. STAFF COMMENTS
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• JANUARY 19, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM B-129 BECAUSE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS IS NOT AVAILABLE
• UPDATE ON HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT(HUD) PARKWAY
COMPLEX GRANT PROJECT
11. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
12. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT Parks & Recreation Commission will adjourn to their Special Meeting
on January 19, 2017 at 6:30 pm at Building C – Conference Room 129,
276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Materials provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission related to any open-session item
on this agenda are available for public review in the Recreation Department Administration
Office located at 276 4th Avenue Building C, Chula Vista are available for review, during
normal business hours.
In compliance with the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access,
attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources
Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by
dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.
I declare under penalty of perjury that
I am employed by the City of Chula
Vista in the Recreation Department
and that I posted this document on the
bulletin board according to Brown Act requirements.
Dated: _11/9/2016___Signed: _Margarita Bazzel_
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DATE: 11/17/2016
ITEM TITLE: INFORMATION ITEM – UPDATE ON CURRENT PARK
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Radley, Landscape Architect, Development Services
Department
REVIEWED BY: Rick Hopkins – Director of Public Works Operations
Kristi McClure Huckaby – Director of Recreation
Kelly Broughton - Director of Development Services
SUMMARY
The purpose of this information item is to update the Commission on the status of current park
improvement projects. These include: Montecito Park P-3 in Village 2, Park P-2, P-5 and P-1 in
Village 2, Stylus Park & Orion Park in Millenia, Orange Park, Planning Area 12 Park and the
Village 3 Neighborhood Park.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
No recommendation, this is an information item only.
DISCUSSION:
Montecito Park, Park P-3 Village 2
Phase 1, (4 acres of this 7.55 acre park) has been bid by the developer as a prevailing wage
contract. Because some PAD fees were paid to the City prior to the decision to develop the park
as a ‘turnkey’ park the City and the Developer have prepared a reimbursement agreement to re-
imburse the relevant PAD fees to the developer for actual park construction. This agreement is
scheduled for City Council approval at their meeting on Nov 8th 2016. A ground breaking event
is planned for Nov 9th. Construction will take 1 year followed by 1 year of maintenance
establishment. Phase 2 has been designed but will be bid at a time when the water line beneath
the site has been relocated.
November 17, 2016, Item 2
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA STATEMENT
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Parks P-2, P-5 and P-1 Village 2
According to the trigger in the Village 2 Neighborhood Parks Agreement, the design for Park P-2
is due to commence. Being a turnkey park, the developer is preparing an RFQ/RFP for this and
two other parks P-5 and P-1. The aim of qualifying consultants and receiving proposals for 3
parks simultaneously, is to streamline the selection and speed up park delivery.
Stylus Park – Millenia
The construction of this 1.97 acre park is complete excluding some turf areas which were planted
from grass seed and take longer to establish. These areas are remaining fenced off until the grass
is established. In the interim the rest of the park opened to the public on August 13, 2016.
Views of the park after dark
Orange Park,
This 3.9 acre park in western Chula Vista reached the end of the maintenance establishment
period and opened to the public in August 2016.
Orion Park Millenia
The master plan for this 1.51 acre park design was approved by Parks and Recreation
Commission (PRC) on June 21, 2016 and City Council on July 26, 2016. As part of the approval
process, and at the recommendation of PRC, the preliminary name, ‘Strata Park’, was replaced
by the name ‘Orion Park’. The developer’s landscape architect is developing the design towards
the production of construction plans in conjunction with City Staff. Once these are complete they
will be bid by the developer.
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Planning Area 12 Park
The developer is in the process of appointing the landscape architect for the design of this 2 acre
turnkey park.
Village 3 Neighborhood Park
The developer is in the process of preparing an RFQ/RFP for the selection of a landscape
architect for the design of this 7.5 acre (net) turnkey park.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
This report does not require and decision to be made therefore decision maker conflict does not
arise.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE CITY’S STATEGIC PLAN
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality,
Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The
proposed parks address the Healthy Community and Connected Community goals as it seeks to
provide recreational opportunities for residents.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
This information item only reports on progress. There is no current fiscal year impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
This information item only reports on progress. Therefore there is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
2016 Park Status – Park Locations Map.
Prepared by: Mary Radley, Landscape Architect, Development Services Department
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November 17, 2016, Item 3
Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Commission
November Newsletter
City of Chula Vista
Recreation Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Building C
(619) 409-5979
www.chulavistaca.gov/rec
CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 11, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN’S DAY!
SUMMARY
Staff has prepared a status report regarding items of interest to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive and
file this informational report
Winter 2017 Registration
The City of Chula Vista Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration for
the upcoming Winter session starts Monday, November 14 at 8am with online registration,
and doors open at 2pm for in-person registration at all city recreation centers. Winter
session will run January 2, 2017 through March 31, 2017. To view all of our recreation
classes, activities, camps, special events and aquatic offerings please visit
www.chulavistaca.gov/rec
Special Event Updates (October)
• We had a successful Halloween Glow Run and Movie in the Park on Friday,
October 28. We had 300 participants and the event was sold out. The race began
at 6:00pm along the Rohr Park jogging trail. After the Glow Run, participants
joined us at the Chula Vista Golf Course for a final Movie in the Park. The
featured was movie Hotel Transylvania 2.
• Loma Verde Recreation Center held a Fall Fest on October 28 and had
approximately 150 participants attend. The free event included games, arts and
crafts and a costume contest.
• Parkway Community Center held a Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 28
from 3-6pm. All participants in costume received 5 free game tickets. There were
13 volunteers that ran the games booths and craft table.. A costume contest was
included at the carnival.
• Otay Recreation Center held a Tot Carnival on Monday October 31st from 10-
12PM. Attendance was approximately 36 toddlers and 36 adults. A variety of
carnival booths (Magic Potion Toss, Pumpkin Putt-Putt, Mummy Bowling, free
popcorn, and photo prop booth was offered to those in attendance.
• The other Recreation Centers held Halloween events throughout the month of
October and they were well attended.
Camps
• Parkway Community Center is offering a three-day camp, Fun with Food,
Monday-Wednesday, November 21-23, for children ages 6-12. Participants will
make a healthy snack each day, creating strange creatures and wonderful art with
all things edible! Camp is held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $45 for Chula Vista
residents and $56 for non-residents.
• Loma Verde Recreation Center is offering a three-day camp, Thanksgiving Camp
from 8am-5pm for children ages 6-12. Participants will enjoy various sports, arts
and crafts, and games. Cost is $45 for Chula Vista residents and $56 for non-
residents.
• December (school intersession) Camps will be offered at various recreation
centers. Staff is currently preparing a great program for these camps.
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Aquatics – We continue to have Lap swim available Monday through Friday from 11am-
1pm, and 5-7pm. Water fitness classes are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays from 11am – 12pm. Evening classes will continue until November 10, and
restarting on February 20, 2017. Winter class registration will begin November 14 for
classes beginning February 20,2017
Heritage Park Center & Therapeutic Recreation Programs - Therapeutic Recreation
Classes for Adults 18+ with disabilities are a success. Fall Session Classes are underway
and new classes were added: “Let’s Stretch” yoga class at Otay Recreation Center,
“What’s Cooking” cooking class at Parkway Community Center, and a Water Walking
class at Loma Verde Pool, that has several women signed up that have Muscular Sclerosis
and are very excited about us offering this class.
Heritage Recreation Center continues to offer ASPIRE Open Rec & Read M-F, 2-5pm and
is the Critical Care Hour Program which is doing very well. Everyday there are new
students and families coming in to inquire about the program. Information about the
program was sent to Principal Erin Dare at Heritage Elementary School and to parents in
the parking lot to promote the program. The programs are also being advertised on Peach
Jar. We receive great support from Heritage Elementary School. Activities are Monday
through Friday with Tournament Mondays that include Just Dance, Jump Rope, and Hop
Scotch, Tuesdays Craft Day included Message in a Bottle, Fuzzy Bookmark, Bird Craft,
and DIY Thermometer, Work Out Wednesdays included Jump Rope, Nerf Football, Sit Up
Challenge, and Boot Camp, Movie Day Thursdays where we feature different movies each
week (Willy Wonka, Peter Pan, Monsters Inc.,)
Loma Verde Recreation Center - Loma Verde Recreation Center was once again
a Toy for Tots drop-off location. Staff accepted applications for this program through
November 1st and a total of 96 applications were received. Five boxes of donated to toys
were gathered, and toy pick up will be December 16th from 4-6 pm.
Loma Verde Recreation is partnering with Therapeutics to offer a Valentine’s Day Dance
on Friday February 10th from 6-8pm. We will also be offering a Got Science class on
Tuesday from 2:30-4:30pm. More info to come on the special event.
We partnered with the S.D. Food Bank, and they came by the Center (free of cost) to offer
kids nutrition class that included a food craft on Halloween. This was a wonderful
presentation and we hope to partner with them to develop an ongoing nutrition program.
Montevalle Recreation Center – Nothing to report
Norman Park Senior Center - The Book Club is new club that started at the Center.
They are meeting the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-3pm. Staff is working with
the library on securing books for the group.
Dancing for your Health SoCan event- The event was held on Oct. 15 from 6-9pm at
Loma Verde Recreation Center. Over 200+ participants registered for this event, and they
enjoyed dancing, snacks, and prizes.
Spooktacular Luncheon & Costume Contest- the Spooktacular event was a great
success. The event was sold out the day before the event. Del Angel/Dignity sponsored the
event, they paid for the supplies, hamburgers, potato salad, cookies. They also grilled the
burgers. We had a word search event, participants also played Hot Pumpkins, Cake Walk,
and a had costume contest. The seniors had a great time with all these activities. The
winner from the costume contest won a $20 gift card to Walmart.
Young at Hearts Story Time- We had our second story time on Oct. 11, we had 24
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children for the story time. The book was Thomas the Train.
League of Women Voters- we had 20 participants for this event on October 27 from 10-
11. Mayor Salas also participated in explaining Pro P. The seniors really appreciated the
Mayor coming and also receiving all the information from the League of Women Voters.
November events include: Dia de Los Muertos- Nov. 2 @ 1pm; Sharp Health Care Nov. 3
@ 10am; Benefits of Coloring- Nov. 9 @ 9:30am, Pumpkin Pie Social- Nov. 16 @ 1pm;
Braille Institute Nov. 16@ 10am.
Operation Gobble Chula Vista 2016 on Thursday Nov 17th 9-10am. Assemblywoman
Gonzalez will be distributing turkeys and fresh produce to nearly 200 seniors (to be
identified by the NPSC staff). She will also be participating in a walk that morning with our
Chula Vista Walking For Fitness program.
Otay Recreation Center / Satellite Classes- Two new Polynesian classes were offered
this session and have gradually taken off registration wise. As a start, four students have
enrolled with more interested in winter.
Indoor Soccer & Basketball (drop-in) and ASPIRE Program continue to be successful. On
Thursday October 20th during the hot spell weather conditions, staff offered ‘free’ snow
cones (using the new machine) during the ASPIRE Programming. As a result a total of 40
youth were in attendance. We continue to have new participants register for the ASPIRE
Program.
Staff is preparing for the winter festivities for December (Breakfast with Santa, Holiday
Ornament Making, and winter extended recreation programming.
Registration for Youth Archery and Youth/Adult Archery classes was outstanding this
session. One class filled up to capacity and the other class was shy of filling up. Overall, a
total of 38 participants registered for both classes.
The OTAY Lake Adventure classes this month also did exceptionally well registration
wise. A total of twenty participants registered this month. This success was attributed to
email blasts, posting flyers at the location and news releases as well.
Parkway Community Center - A new cooking event was introduced, the participants
made Witches Fingers. Meditation Class is a new class that is being offered; it’s on
Monday evenings at the Woman’s Club. There were 11 participants the first day.
The CVLCC (Chula Vista Learning Charter Center) is once again utilizing the Parkway
Community Center for their Physical Education and Science classes. There are using both
gyms and the dance room.
Critical hour programming- ASPIRE (attendance and activities) is on Mondays and Fridays
and we offer a drop in basketball program. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we offer
open games in the game room.
The Winter Basketball League registration is from October 5 to December 10. The league
is coed and is open to youth of all skill level, begin to advance. All games will be played on
Saturdays, January 7-March 11, ages 6-13, fee is $95 res/$119 non res (space is limited and
leagues fill up fast, so register early).
Super Hero Theme event was held on November 4 from 6-9pm. This fun-filled evening
included crafts, games and dinner. Participants were required come dressed in their favorite
costume and be ready to play. The fee was $12 / $15, ages 6-12.
Salt Creek Recreation Center - A.S.P.I.R.E. Afterschool Study Session continues for
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participants on Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm, and it’s FREE. This time period is set aside
for students to complete their daily homework while be assisted by a recreation department
staff member. Students should come prepared with assignments.
Drop-In Fitness Classes for ages 16+. Classes are On-going and costs $5 per drop-in class.
Our drop-in feature is a great opportunity to try a new fitness class. The following classes
are on-going and offered throughout the year.
• Get Fit w/ Frances: Tues 6:30p
• Lifting w/ Frances: Sat 8a
• Senior Weight Training w/ Frances: Tues 8a
• Zumba w/ Tristan; Tues 9a, Wed 5:15p, Thurs 9a
• Boot Camp w/ Tristan: Tues 6:30p, Fri 9a
• Butts and Gutts w/ Tristan: Wed 9:15a
• Yoga w/ Yolanda: Mon 6:30p, Wed 6:30p
Veterans Day Information (November 11, 2016):-
• Friday, November 4, Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Veterans Elementary
School, 1550 Magdalena Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. The 11th annual parade to honor
our heroes past, present and future is sponsored by Veterans Elementary School
and the City of Chula Vista.
• Friday, November 11, Veterans Day Observance, Memorial Park Bowl, 373 Park
Way, at 11 a.m. and open to the public. Sponsored by the American Legion Post
435, the event features guest speakers, a rifle squad, color guard and placement of
the Veterans Day ceremonial wreath.
• Saturday, November 12, Bayfront Parade Band Review and Festival - H Street
(Marina Parkway and Bay Boulevard). Parade begins at 10 a.m. with a free
festival directly following in Bayside Park.
• In addition, Chula Vista has many permanent ways to recognize our veterans
including:
- Veterans Park, 785 East Palomar Street, includes a prominent “Walk of Honor”
walkway paved with bricks inscribed with the names of veterans. Memorial Park,
373 Park Way, is the City’s second oldest park dating back to 1937 and is the site
of the City’s Memorial Monument dedicated to armed forces dating back to World
War II. The Chula Vista Public Library, 365 F Street, hosts a Veterans Wing which
provides counseling space, updated veterans information and memorabilia, books
and media materials.
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November 17, 2016, Item 4
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUGUST 18, 2016 6:30 pm
The Special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order by Vice-Chair Maria Garcia-Lopez at 6:38 pm in CONFERENCE ROOM B-129,
Building C located at 276 4th Avenue – Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioner Fernandez, Soto, Doyle, German, and Vice-Chair
Garcia-Lopez,
ABSENT: Commissioner Buddingh, Gregorio,
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Bacon, Assistant Director of Public Works
Quilantan, Principal Recreation Manager Farmer, Principal
Recreation Manager Contreras
GUESTS: Benito Delgado, YSC
Mark Twohey, YSC
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion,
without discussion, unless a Commission Member, a member of the public, or staff requests
that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill
out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Items
pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent
Calendar.
1. RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION RECEIVE THE REPORT
2. APPROVAL OF MAY 19, 2016 MEETING MINUTES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE MINUTES
3. APPROVAL OF JUNE 21, 2016 MEETING MINUTES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE MINUTES
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4. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ AND GARCIA-LOPEZ
ABSENCE FROM THE MAY 2016 COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION EXCUSE THE ABSENCE
5. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER GERMAN ABSENCE FROM THE JUNE
2016 AND JULY 21, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE ABSNECE
6. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER DOYLE ABSENCE FROM THE JULY 21
2016 SPECIAL MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION APPROVE THE ABSNECE
ACTION: Commissioner German move d to approve staff’s recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6. Commissioner Fernandez
seconded the motion, and it carried by the following,
Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez, Soto, Fernandez, Doyle, German
No: 0
Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary
prior to the meeting.
7. PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER KELLEY BACON
REGARDING THE OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER (VERBAL
PRESENTATION)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION HEAR THE PRESENTATION
Deputy City Manager Bacon presented on the U. S. Olympic Training Center and shared
the current components and future improvements of the facility. Ms. Bacon also
answered questions about future field programming, discounts to groups to use the
facilities and noted that the operator of the facility would need to make that
determination.
Action: Commissioner Soto moved to approve the presentation. Commissioner Doyle
seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez, Soto, Fernandez, Doyle, German
No: 0
Abstain: None
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8. APPROVAL OF HOLDING A JOINT MEETING WITH THE COMMISSION ON
AGING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 (VERBAL REPORT)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE HOLDING A JOINT MEETING WITH
THE COMMISSION ON AGING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Action: Commissioner Fernandez moved to hold a Joint Meeting with the Commission
on Aging on September 15, 2016. Commissioner Soto seconded the motion and it carried
by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez, Soto, Fernandez, Doyle, German
No: 0
Abstain: None
9. DISCUSSION ON EACH COMMISSION MEMBER ASSIGNED TO A
RECREATION FACILITY (VERBAL REPORT)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION MEMBER SELECT A
RECREATION FACILITY THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE ASSIGNED TO
The commission members selected recreation facilities and noted that this item be
discussed at a future meeting to allow the absent members from tonight’s meeting an
opportunity to select a recreation facility that they would like to be assigned to.
Commissioner German selected Loma Verde and Parkway Aquatic Center
Commissioner Fernandez selected Montevalle Recreation Center and Salt Creek
Recreation Center
Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez selected Loma Verde Recreation Center
Commissioner Soto selected Otay Recreation Center
ACTION: Commissioner German moved that each commission member select a
recreation facility and continue discussion at a future meeting to allow absent members
an opportunity to select a recreation facility. Commissioner Doyle seconded the motion
and it carried by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez, Soto, Fernandez, Doyle, German
No: 0
Abstain: None
10. SELECTION OF COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2016-2017
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION SELECTS A CHAIR AND VICE-
CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Action: Commissioner German moved to nominate Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez as Chair
and Commissioner Fernandez as Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Commissioner
Soto seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez, Soto, Fernandez, Doyle, German
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No: 0
Abstain: None
11. DISCUSS AND DEVELOP PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION GOALS
AND KEEP AS A STANDING ITEM ON THE AGENDA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND DEVELOP PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION GOALS AND KEEP AS A STANDING ITEM ON
THE AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Fernandez moved to keep this item as a standing item and table
this item to a future meeting for discussion. Commissioner Soto seconded the motion
and it carried by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez, Soto, Fernandez, Doyle, German
No: 0
Abstain: None
OTHER BUSINESS
12. STAFF COMMENTS
Principal Recreation Manager Farmer informed the Commission that at the November 2017
commission meeting the department would be presenting information on the Mission and
History of Youth Sports Council. Principal Recreation Manager Farmer also discussed the
2016 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series.
Principal Recreation Manager Contreras shared information about the 2016 Movies in the
Park.
Assistant Director Quilantan shared information about the August 19, 2016 Grand Opening
of Orange Park and answered questions about future field programming which would be a
mix of community and programmed use. Assistant Director Quilantan shared information
about the partially opened Stylus Park, and noted that the City has not accepted the park, and
would most likely be accepted next summer in 2017.
13. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Garcia-Lopez asked which commission member would be attending the August
19, 2016 Orange Avenue Park Grand Opening. Commissioners German and Soto responded
that they would be in attendance.
14. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Commissioner German wanted to congratulate Parkview Little League for their
accomplishment and making it to the Little League World Series.
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ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Commission German to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to the Special
Meeting on September 15 at 6:30 pm in City Council Chambers, Building A, 276 4th Avenue,
Chula Vista, California. Commissioner Fernandez seconded the motion.
____________________________
Margarita Bazzel, Administrative Secretary
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November 17, 2016, Item 5
Request to Excuse Mike German from Sept 15, 20016
Margarita, Confirming that I will be out of the country at this time and will not be able to
attend this meeting. Mike.
From: Margarita Bazzel <mbazzel@chulavistaca.gov>
To: Margarita Bazzel <mbazzel@chulavistaca.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2016 4:20 PM
Subject: SPECIAL JOINT MEETING – COMMISSION ON AGING & PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION – SEPT 15 @ 6:30PM
AS A COURTESY REMINDER, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO ALL, AS IT IS A
VIOLATION OF THE BROWN ACT
COMMISSION ON AGING:
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Attached is the Agenda for the Special Joint Meeting of the Commission on Aging and
Parks and Recreation Commission that is on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at
6:30pm. The meeting is being held at the Parkway Community Center located at 373
Park Way. The other attachment is lists the presentations being made; it also has links
that direct you to the presentations. Please let me know if you won’t be attending the
meeting.
Thank you
Margarita Bazzel | Recreation Department
City of Chula Vista – Building C
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619.409.5979 | 619.409. 5925 (fax)
“We enrich our community through recreational opportunities and services”
Chula Vista Recreation Department is where you can sign up for classes, camps, or join a sports team at
www.chulavistaca.gov/rec
THIS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE RESPECTED AS A PUBLIC RECORD, PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA.
*Join us for our last Music in the Park Summer Concert at Memorial Bowl on Sunday, September 11 from
3-6pm. For more information, visit www.chulavistaca.gov/MusicInThePark
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November 16, 2017, Item 6
EXCUSE FROM JAN BUDDINGH – AUGUST 2016 PRC MEETING
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From: Jan Buddingh
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:15 PM
To: Margarita Bazzel
Subject: RE: Friends Meeting August 2016
I’m not available. Sorry.
From: Margarita Bazzel [mailto:mbazzel@chulavistaca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:00 PM
To: Margarita Bazzel
Subject: RE: Friends Meeting August 2016
Importance: High
Friends of CV Parks and Recreation:
Can you please confirm your availability for Thursday, Sept 1 from 12-1pm for a Friends
meeting? I greatly appreciate your assistance. Thank you
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Margarita Bazzel | Recreation Department
City of Chula Vista – Building C
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619.409.5979 | 619.409. 5925 (fax)
“We enrich our community through recreational opportunities and services"
Chula Vista Recreation Department is where you can sign up for classes, camps, or join
a sports team at www.chulavistaca.gov/rec
THIS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE RESPECTED AS A PUBLIC
RECORD, PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
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November 17, 2016, Item 7
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA STATEMENT
DATE: November 17, 2016
Item Title: Recommendation to the City Council for Approval of the Otay
Valley Regional Park Concept Plan update
Submitted By: Cheryl Goddard, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
Reviewed By: Kelly Broughton, Director of Development Services
Kristi McClure Huckaby, Director of Recreation
SUMMARY
The Cities of Chula Vista and San Diego as well as the County of San Diego entered into a Joint
Exercises of Powers Agreement (JEPA) in 1990 for the coordination of planning, acquisition and design
of the Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP). The JEPA established a three member Policy Committee
(PC) of elected officials, and a 21-member Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC recommended
that the PC approve the OVRP Concept Plan Update (Concept Plan Update) on June 23, 2016. The PC
approved the Concept Plan Update on July 28, 2016, and directed Joint Staff (staff representing the three
jurisdictions) to go forward to their respective Councils and Boards for approval of the Concept Plan
Update.
The planning area for the OVRP is located in the southern portion of San Diego County, four miles north
of the international border. The Regional Park will extend over 11 miles from the southeastern edge of the
South Bay Wildlife Refuge through the Otay River Valley to the land surrounding Otay Lakes. The Park
Plan Boundary encompasses approximately 9,000 acres. The OVRP, when connected to the proposed
Otay Ranch open space, will provide a 19-mile open space corridor extending from San Diego Bay to
State Route 94. Currently the OVRP has nearly 6,500 acres within public ownership. The Concept Plan
Update is a framework plan that will provide direction and guidance in park land acquisition and
development efforts, and the evaluation of proposals that may affect the OVRP.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City of Chula Vista as a responsible agency, and the County of San Diego as the lead agency, have
found the project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning
Studies) of the CEQA State Guidelines.
The Concept Plan Update is general in nature, and does not include any details on specific park
improvements. Prior to the development of any park improvements, detailed development plans will have
to be prepared. During the preparation of plans for specific park improvement projects, project specific
environmental review and permitting will take place. Therefore, the document is considered a feasibility
and planning study which is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15262. Additionally, the
Concept Plan Update is a framework plan that does not propose to construct any physical facilities or
improvement under this Council Action.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council approve the OVRP Concept
Plan Update.
DISCUSSION:
Background
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Former Chula Vista Mayor Greg Cox (now County Supervisor and member of the OVRP Policy
Committee) introduced the idea of creating a regional park in the Otay Valley to the City Council in 1988.
The former Mayor recommended that the planning effort for the park be a cooperative one involving the
Cites of Chula Vista and San Diego and the County of San Diego. Since that time, the three member
agencies entered into a JEPA in 1990 (Attachment 1) and adopted an OVRP Concept Plan in 1997. The,
Concept Plan was revised in 2001 to be in conformance with the County of San Diego, City of San Diego
and City of Chula Vista elements of the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP). The proposed
update before you. In 2016, the Concept Plan was reviewed and updated for changes in existing
conditions and potential Regional Park enhancements.
OVRP Goal Statement
In 1990, the Policy Committee adopted the OVRP Goal Statement:
• Provide for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas and important cultural resources by
identifying an open space core/preserve area;
• Identifies areas adjacent to the open space core for active and passive recreational development
opportunities;
• Includes a trail system with staging areas, viewpoints and overlooks, and connections to
recreation areas and adjacent public lands and trails; and
• Envisions interpretive centers for environmental and educational programs.
OVRP Segments
The Concept Plan Update designates generalized land uses, or Elements, throughout the Park Plan
Boundary and divides the proposed park into the following five geographic Segments:
• South San Diego Bay to Interstate 5
• Interstate 5 to Interstate 805
• Interstate 805 to Heritage Road
• Heritage Road to Otay Reservoirs Vicinity
• Otay Reservoirs Vicinity
Concept Plan Update Elements
The following Elements are included in the Concept Plan Update:
• Boundary: Includes all areas, both publicly and privately owned, proposed for inclusion in the
Regional Park. The Boundary is conceptual in nature and thus does not strictly follow property
lines. It is intended to outline and generally identify the areas needed to protect sensitive
resources or the areas that would be suitable for recreational uses.
• Alternative Boundary: Areas outside the Boundary but have been identified as open space in
private development plans and connect to the Open Space/Core Preserve Area of the Regional
Park, or have the potential to offer a significant opportunity for open space or recreation in the
future.
• Open Space/Core Preserve Area: Areas intended to protect biologically sensitive habitat areas
and provide a regional wildlife corridor from South San Diego Bay to the Otay Reservoirs. It
consists of wetland areas including the Otay River, permanent and seasonal ponds and vernal
pools, steep slopes, biologically sensitive areas, habitat linkages, and disturbed areas where
resources will be enhanced. In general, most of the floodway and floodplain of the river and most
slopes over 25 percent have been included within the Open Space/Core Preserve Area.
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The boundary of the Open Space/Core Preserve Area is contiguous with the Multiple Habitat Planning
Area boundary designated in the Subarea Plans for the Cities of San Diego and Chula Vista and the
County’s Southern Segment Plan of the MSCP. Trails, staging areas, viewpoints and overlooks, and
interpretive centers may be located and developed within this area, subject to the requirements and
guidelines of the MSCP.
• Recreation Area: Areas that may be suitable for a variety of active or passive recreational uses.
They are intended to provide land suitable for development of recreational facilities that are
regional in scope and may also serve community and neighborhood needs. Typical amenities may
include but are not limited to large recreational centers, passive and active turf areas, hard-court
play areas, children’s play areas, restrooms, pavilions and monument signs. They may also
provide Staging Areas, Interpretive Centers, Ranger Stations, and Viewpoint and Overlook Areas,
as appropriate.
• Trail Corridor: Trail Corridors are intended to provide a continuous link through the Regional
Park, connecting the Recreation Areas and Interpretive Centers through the Open Space/Core
Preserve Area. The Trail Corridor provides for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian trails. Within
OVRP, there are approximately 9 miles of existing trails, with the potential for approximately 40
miles of conceptual trail corridors, subject to trail siting criteria. In accordance with the MSCP,
additional trail corridors may be sited in the future.
• Staging Area: Areas that function as neighborhood or regional access points to OVRP and may be
located conveniently near public transit stations or stops. They may provide access to Trail
Corridors or Recreation Areas or link the two. There may be car, equestrian trailers and/or bicycle
parking, picnic facilities, and interpretive kiosks or signs in Staging Areas.
• Viewpoint and Overlook Area: Areas that provide sites for short- and long-range views into and
through the Regional Park. They are intended to be used as areas for passive enjoyment of the
park and may include minimal seating and interpretive signage.
• Interpretive Center: Interpretive Centers are intended to provide an opportunity to present
environmental education and historical interpretation for OVRP users. They may include a
structure with related parking areas or may be as simple as a small outdoor area with a kiosk,
located along a trail or staging area.
• Park Study Area: Areas with special conditions requiring further analysis before final land uses
are established.
Privately Owned Property
Much of the land within the Concept Plan Update is privately owned and has development potential based
on existing zoning, land use plans, and other development regulations. The Concept Plan Update does not
change existing zoning or land use plans, or add new development regulations. It does not preclude
private development. It provides policy direction for the jurisdictions for coordinated land acquisition and
development for the Regional Park within this framework of private property rights.
Concept Plan Implementation
Over the past 26 years since the execution of the JEPA, approximately 9 miles of multi-use trails have
been constructed and rehabilitated; 7 staging areas improved and opened; a ranger station constructed,
wetland and upland areas restored; hundreds of community habitat cleanup and educational outreach
events held; and natural and cultural resources have been protected.
With the approval of the Concept Plan Update, the JEPA agencies will continue to proceed with the
implementation and development of the OVRP.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
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Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Parks and Recreation Commission members and has
found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this
action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of
interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), for purposes of the Political
Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100,et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Parks and Recreation Commission
member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this
matter.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE CITY’S STRATEGIC PLAN
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy
Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The Concept Plan Update
addresses the Healthy Community and Connected Community goals as it seeks to provide recreational
opportunities for residents.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal year impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
On-going land acquisition and implementation of the Concept Plan Update will occur through a
combination of funding sources including federal and state grants as well as general fund-supported
staffing resources. Future costs for park development and management will be presented to the Parks and
Recreation Commission and Council when more information is available.
ATTACHMENTS
1. OVRP JEPA
2. OVRP Concept Plan Update
Prepared by: Cheryl Goddard, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
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November 17, 2016, Item 8
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA STATEMENT
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2016
ITEM TITLE: HISTORY AND MISSION OF THE YOUTH SPORTS
COUNCIL
SUBMITTED BY: Anthony Ramos, Recreation Supervisor III
Gilbert Contreras, Principal Recreation Manager
Youth Sports Council President’s Committee
REVIEWED BY: Kristi McClure Huckaby, Director of Recreation
SUMMARY
The Recreation Department in conjunction with the President’s Committee of the Youth Sports
Council (YSC) created a joint report on the history and mission of the YSC. Since the last report was
presented in May 2013, an update is relevant at this time as there are many new Parks and Recreation
Commissioners. The intent of the report is to familiarize the commissioners with the YSC.
At the inception of the YSC, both parks and recreation were under one department known as the Parks
and Recreation Department. In approximately 1997-1998, the department was separated with parks
being added to the Public Works Department and Recreation remaining as its own department. The
Recreation Department staff works with the YSC on field allocations (getting kids organized and on
the fields) and the Public Works Department - Parks Operations works with the YSC on park
maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
Commission to receive the report.
DISCUSSION
The City’s Youth Sports Council (YSC) was established in February of 1990, following formal
action by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Chula Vista City Council. On
October 19, 1989, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the YSC overview and
bylaws, and staff to pursue the formation of an YSC. On February 27, 1990, the City Council
approved Resolution 15536, authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to establish a
Youth Sports Council. A copy of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes and
the original YSC Overview and Bylaws, as well as the City Council report and Resolution, is
attached to this report.
The primary interest in establishing the YSC was to assist the City and youth sports
organizations in coordination and scheduling the use of City-owned fields. The City’s available
inventory of fields was not increasing as fast as demand for their use, and a first-come first-
served system of issuing permits was becoming difficult to administer in a fair and equitable
manner. There was also an interest on the part of all parties to enhance communications between
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the youth-serving organizations and the City. The YSC concept is the most efficient and
equitable means of allocating field usage among the City’s many youth sport’s leagues.
The Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council agreed that the YSC would be a self-
governing body that would be comprised of representatives from youth sports organizations, and
would abide by its own bylaws, procedures and policies.
Today, the YSC is comprised of leaders from over 700 teams, across 22 organizations,
inclusively serving close to 10,000 of the City’s youth athletes at all economic and athletic levels
– there’s something for everyone!
• Multiple programs specifically for children with disabilities
• Free and low-cost sports programs
• Recreational leagues for fun filled competitions; and
• Competitive club leagues for more spirited competitions
The YSC started nearly three decades ago as an invention of necessity in the face of discontent
from increased demands for field use that outpaced the City’s limited resources in terms of
capacity and workforce. While demand for use in relation to available fields remains at all-time
highs, functionality and civility have prospered through the council model adopted and
implemented by the City. Over the years, the YSC has evolved and flourished into a model of
civic pride and responsibility that cannot be matched.
Why does the Youth Sports Council model work so well?
Working under its bylaws and in conjunction with the Recreation Department and the Public
Works Department - Parks Operations, the YSC excels because it fosters responsibility and
accountability from all of its participants – stakeholders – in a realistic, thoughtful, proactive and
forward-thinking manner.
• Membership – bylaws establish written criteria to join and remain active, including
provisions for discipline, if necessary. In 2007, at the suggestion of the Parks and
Recreation Department, the YSC agreed to place a moratorium on new membership,
pending an increase in field quantity, and quality, to preserve a proper balance and
ensure that all future organization’s needs can be served without detrimentally
impacting existing usage and condition of the fields. The moratorium was reviewed at
the Youth Sports Council meeting on January 9, 2014. The Presidents Committee
recommended and the YSC approved that a renewed moratorium be reinstated with
an expiration date of January 31, 2017.
• Accountability – Members are required to attend monthly board meetings where the
YSC works with the City to timely identify and actively address any concerns (usage,
maintenance, turf conditions, discipline, special projects, upcoming events, etc. …)
• Allocations – (setting times, days and types of use of for fields) – subject to the turf
condition as detailed in the City’s Field Management Reports provided by Public
Works - Parks Operations, fields are made available for allocation by the YSC on a
seasonal basis. The members participate in this collaborative allocation process
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working with each other and Public Works – Parks Operations to adjust usage based
on appropriate factors to achieve balance.
• Responsibility – Members work closely with Public Works - Parks Operations to
preemptively address a variety of field issues, including drought issues and water
saving measures. Recently, the YSC, in conjunction with Public Works - Parks
Operations, sought out, retained and paid for a company to undertake soils testing to
evaluate field soil conditions, which in some cases have been negatively affected by
the increased use of recycled water. Working together a soil treatment plan was
recommended to counteract the detrimental effects of using recycled water and to
otherwise recondition the soils to facilitate healthier turf. This example of proactive
joint effort results in the City continuing to save water while simultaneously
preserving turf conditions for all of the parks’ users.
• Field Improvements – During the budget crisis, and on ongoing basis, YSC members
have answered the call donating not only money, but much needed volunteer hours to
assist in achieving field improvements.
• Efficiency and Cost-Savings – Not only does the council promote civility,
accountability, civic pride and responsibility it does so in an efficient manner thereby
saving the City a great deal of money every year by reducing inefficiencies and
fragmentation. These savings can be achieved, in part, because the YSC establishes
clear and controlled lines of communication between the City and its youth
organizations with respect to the vast majority of issues concerning field usage.
Additionally, Members, through donations and contributions, supplement the Public
Works – Parks Operations’ budget – that is a win-win for everyone.
The YSC, and the member groups it represents, has a vested interest in the betterment of our
City. The members of the YSC contribute over 945,000 hours annually to this community! With
that kind of involvement, it is easy to understand why the YSC has the reach that it does and the
ability to positively impact the lives of nearly 10,000 youth athletes every year along with their
extended families.
Logistics – How does the YSC work?
The YSC meets on a monthly basis, on the second Thursday of the month. Agendas are
developed jointly by the YSC President and City staff, and the agendas and minutes from the
previous month’s meeting are sent to membership by email prior to the meeting by the YSC
Secretary.
Member organizations are required to be located within the City limits of Chula Vista and
registered 501 (C)(3) non-profits, with at least 75% of their participants residing in Chula Vista.
The tax-exempt status of member organizations is confirmed twice a year before each allocation
period and participant residency was last confirmed approximately 6 months ago.
YSC member organizations pay the City $11/team/season for use of fields. Use of night-lighted
ballfields costs an additional $15/hour plus any required staff time. There are also tournament
fees assessed when organizations are sponsoring tournaments that involve non-YSC member
organizations.
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Separate and distinct from the field fees are the monetary donations that the YSC member
organizations have been making to the City. These fees are $11 per participant, per sport, per
season towards supplemental maintenance on the fields used by the YSC. The YSC works with
the Public Works - Parks Operations to identify specific projects to be completed based on the
quarterly Field Management Report. The Public Works - Parks Operations has implemented an
inventory and tracking method to visually inspect the fields and assign a condition to monitor its
improvement or deterioration. These reports, provided quarterly, can be used to compare and
track fields on an ongoing basis.
As mentioned earlier in this report, one of the tasks of the YSC is to coordinate the use of City-
owned facilities with the City and among the member organizations. These field assignments,
more commonly referred to as “allocations” are determined twice a year, and result in the
issuance of 6-month field use permits by the City. An over-simplified description of the process
follows:
• Organizations submit field use requests on standardized forms to the Recreation
Department staff liaison
• A request ‘matrix’ is established by the Recreation Department staff liaison, showing
available fields and requests for those fields.
• Before a field can be allocated the Public Works - Parks Operations provides an
updated report.
• An Allocation Committee (made up of one representative from each requesting
organization and the Recreation Department staff liaison) reviews the matrix, and
collectively determines what groups will be assigned to what fields.
• If conflicting requests cannot be worked out at the Allocation Committee meeting,
the organizations involved submit formal appeals.
• An Appeals Committee reviews the conflicting requests, and presents their
recommendations to the Allocation Committee. The Allocation Committee makes
the final decision on field use.
• Use permits are issued by Recreation Department staff liaison for the fields according
to the decisions reached by the Allocation Committee.
Challenges facing the Youth Sports Council:
• Increased public interest in the programs and activities offered by member
organizations, resulting in a potential increase in the number of participants and a
commensurate need for additional field space for practices and games.
• The YSC utilizes 77 fields covering 77.7 acres on 33 different parks throughout the
City. It should be noted that only a portion of the City’s parks are part of this
allocation process and the City’s remaining parks remain available for public and
other group uses pursuant to City guidelines. Fields, which are part of the YSC
allocation process, can be taken in and out of inventory, limited, or scheduled for rest
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and/or renovation. This can sometimes have a significant impact on the allocation
process, especially if the fields have lights because of the extremely limited number
of lighted fields.
• Increasing interest in YSC membership by other youth sports organizations that are
serving Chula Vista residents.
The Youth Sports Council would like to thank the Parks and Recreation Commissioners for their
past, and continued, support and would further encourage each of you to come to our meetings to
experience first-hand the inner workings of the council and see why it is so successful.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE CITY’S STRATEGIC PLAN
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality,
Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The
overview of the history and mission of the Youth Sports Council addresses the Operational
Excellence, Healthy Community, and Connected Community goals as it seeks to provide
recreational opportunities for residents.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Formation of Youth Sports Council – February 27, 1990
2. Overview By-Laws – Youth Sports Council – April 14, 2011
3. YSC Agenda_ January 2014
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Parks and Recreation Commission – November 17, 2016
Item #9 – Discussion on each commission member assigned to a Recreation Facility
The Parks and Recreation Commission has a number of new commissioners, to help the commission
members become more familiar with Recreation staff, facilities and participants, assigning a facility to each
member will create opportunity for future dialogue and discussions of programs, facilities and events. With
the beginning of each Fiscal Year assignments will be reviewed. *Signed up at the August 18, 2016 Special
Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission
RECREATION FACILITY STAFF CONTACT COMMISSION MEMBER
Loma Verde Aquatics Center
1420 Loma Lane
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Karina Craig,
Aquatics Supervisor III (619) 409-1984
Eric Bonney, Aquatics Supervisor II
(619) 409-1988
Aquatics@chulavistaca.gov
*Commissioner M. German
Parkway Aquatics Center
385 Park Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Karina Craig, Aquatics Supervisor III
(619) 409-1984
Ariell Folks, Aquatics Supervisor II
(619) 409-1986
Aquatics@chulavistaca.gov
*Commissioner M. German
Heritage Park and Community Center
1381 East Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Carmel Wilson, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 409-5439
CWilson@chulavistaca.gov
Loma Verde Park and Recreation
Center
1420 Loma Lane
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Elizabeth Kovar, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 409-1939
EKovar@chulavistaca.gov *Chair M. Garcia-Lopez
Montevalle Park and Recreation Center
840 Duncan Ranch Road
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Shaun Ellis, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 691-5269
SEllis@chulavistaca.gov *Vice-Chair H. Fernandez
Norman Park Senior Center
270 F Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Sandy Chavez, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 409-1930
SChavez@chulavistaca.gov
Otay Recreation Center
3554 Main Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Rosemary Brodbeck, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 409-1999
RBrodbeck@chulavistaca.gov *Commissioner E. Soto
Parkway Community Center & Gym
373 Park Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Ruthie Heuton, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 409-1980
RHeuton@chulavistaca.gov
Salt Creek Park and Recreation Center
2710 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Evan Gyorkos, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 585-5739
EGyorkos@chulavistaca.gov
*Vice-Chair H. Fernandez
Veterans Park and Recreation Center
785 E. Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Anthony Ramos, Recreation Supervisor III
(619) 691-5260
ARamos@chulavistaca.gov