HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - Attch 6 - Parks and Rec MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 17, 2016
6:30 pm
The Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order by Chair Maria Garcia -Lopez at 6:33 pin in Council Chambers, Building A located
at 276 4t" Avenue --- Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioner Soto, Doyle, German, Buddingh, Gregorio and
Chair Garcia -Lopez
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Fernandez
ALSO PRESENT: Recreation Director McClure Huckaby, Assistant Director of
Public Works Quilantan, Principal Recreation Manager Farmer,
Principal Recreation Manager Contreras; Landscape Architect
Radley, Senior Planner Walker, Recreation Supervisor III Ramos
and Recreation Supervisor III Gyorkos
GUESTS: Benito Delgado, YSC Representative
Mark Twohey, YSC Representative
Jeffrey Newton, Chula Vista Resident
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Newton addressed the conunission under item 8 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Commission ririll enact the Consent Calendar staff reconunendations by one motion,
without discussion, unless a Commission Member, a meniber of the public, or staff requests
that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, pleasefill
out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Items
pulled fa•orn the Consent Calendar will be discussed innnediately folloil7ing the Consent
Calendar,
1. INTRODUCTION OF EVAN GYORKOS, RECREATION SUPERVISOR XXX —
SALT CREEK RECREATION CENTER AND ADULT SPORTS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMIMISSION HEAR THE INTRODUCTION
2. REPORT ON VARIOUS PARK UPDATES BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECHT,
MARY RADLEY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: COMMISSION RECEIVE THE REPORT
OF VARIOUS PARK UPDATES
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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
S. 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: Commissioner Gregorio move d to approve staff's recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items I through 6. Commissioner German
seconded the motion, and it carried by the following,
Yes: 6- Chair Garcia -Lopez, Buddingh, Soto, Doyle, German, Gregorio
No: 0
Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this .section of the agenda will be considered indh4dually by the
Board/Corrrrnission and erre expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you rnish to ,speak
on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak "form and submit it to the Secretary
7. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL OF THE
OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARD (OVRP) CONCEPT PLAN UPDATE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK (OVRP) CONCEPT PLAN
UPDATE
Senior Planner Walker provided information on the Otay Valley Reginal Park Concept
Plan (OVRP) Update and answered various questions. Director McClure Huckaby
thanked Senior Planner Walker for his presentation.
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Action: Commissioner Buddingh moved to recommend to the City Council approve the
Otay Valley Reginal Park (OVRP) Concept Plan Update. Commissioner Doyle seconded
the motion and it carried by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Chair Garcia -Lopez, Buddingh, Soto, Doyle, German, Gregorio
No: 0
Abstain: None
8. HISTORY AND MISSION OF THE YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL
STAFF RECOMMENDATION; COMMISSION RECEIVE THE REPORT
Recreation Supervisor III provided information on the history and -mission of the Youth
Sports Council, Also discussed was the current moratorium in place by the Youth Spoils
Council, which expires on January 31, 2017, The Youth Sports Council at their
December 8, 2016 meeting will discuss extending the January 31, 2017 moratorium
deadline.
Mr. Newton (Chula Vista resident) addressed the commission about the moratorium and
requested that it be removed to allow other teams to part of the Youth Sports Council.
Commissioner Gelman shared that the moratorium and by-laws needs to be addressed
and requested that Youth Sports Council meeting information be placed on the January
agenda, and also include Youth Sports Council meeting information in the January 2017
Parks and Recreation Commission packet,
Action: Commissioner Buddingh moved to accept the Youth Sports Council report as
presented. Commissioner Gregorio seconded the motion and it carried by the following
vote,
Yes: 5- Chair Garcia -Lopez, Soto, Doyle, Buddingh, German, Gregorio
No; 0
Abstain: None
9. CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON EACH COMMISSIONER MEMBER ASSIGNED
TO A RECREATION FACILITY
STAFF RECOMMENDATION; COMMISSION CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND
SELECT A RECREATION FACILITY
Commissioner Buddingh selected Heritage Park Recreation Center
Chair Garcia -Lopez selected Norman Park Senior Center
Commissioner Doyle selected Parkway Community Center and Gym
Conunissioner Gregorio selected Veterans Park and Recreation Center
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Action: Commissioner Soto moved to accept the assigi nlents of each commission
member to a recreation facility as noted. Commissioner Buddingh seconded the motion
and it carried by the following vote,
Yes: 5- Chair Garcia -Lopez, Soto, Doyle, Buddingh, German, Gregorio
No: 0
Abstain: None
OTHER BUSINESS
10, STAFF COMMENTS
• JANUARY 19, 2017 PARIS 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) PAR10A7AY
COMPLEX GRANT PROJECT
Assistant Director Quilantan provided an overview of the Parkway Complex
Project and shared that a more detailed overview of the project would be brought
forward by the new civil engineer; an update on the Park Ranger program and
introduction of the new park ranger would be brought forward for the commission
to hear.
11. CHA.IR'S COMMENTS -- Chair Garcia -Lopez requested Youth Sports Council
information be brought forward at the January 2017 meeting.
14. COMMISSIONERS7BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Soto commented on the Youth Spouts Council 27 -year old concept of field
distribution and shared that discussion at future meetings needs to be had about equitable
field distribution
Commissioner German shared that the Youth Spoils Council moratorium has become an
issue that has to be discussed at future meetings.
Commissioner Buddingh recommended not to hold future joint -meetings with other
commissions.
Commissioner Doyle shared that the Youth Sports Council moratorium needs to be
reviewed and addressed.
ADJOURNMENT
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A Motion was made by Commission Soto to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to the Special
Meeting on January 19, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Conference Room B-129, Building C, 276 4th
Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Commissioner German seconded the motion.
Margarita Bazzel, Administrative Secretary
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