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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 20, 2017 6:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia-Lopez, German,
Gregorio, and Zarem
ABSENT: Chair Fernandez
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Bacon, Assistant Director of Public Works
Quilantan, Principal Recreation Manager Contreras, Principal
Recreation Manager Farmer, Interim Parks Manager Schreck
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MAY 23, 2017, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Minutes from the May 23, 2017, Special Meeting were reviewed.
Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes
2. APPROVAL COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ ABSENCE FROM MAY 23, 2017,
SPECIAL MEETING
Staff recommendation: Commission excuse the absence
3. FIELD CONDITION REPORT UPDATE
Assistant Director Quilantan and Interim Parks Manager Schreck provided a verbal report
of field conditions and field allocations. Commissioner Buddingh requested Salt Creek
soccer arena on the next management report.
Staff recommendation: Commission to accept verbal report of work in progress
4. MEASURE P BOND/PROJECT UPDATE
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Assistant Director Quilantan provided a verbal report on projects funded by Measure P.
Vice Chair Doyle stated that it would be beneficial to have a plan to present to the
oversight committee regarding prioritizing fields.
Staff recommendation: Commission to accept verbal report of work in progress
5. YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL FIELD ALLOCATIONS UPDATE
Assistant Director Quilantan provided a verbal report regarding the field allocations and
the report will be listed on the website soon.
Staff recommendation: Commission to accept verbal report of work in progress
6. URBAN AGRICULTURE & COMMUNITY GARDENING POLICY IN CHULA
VISTA
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz provided an overview of existing city policy related to
agriculture, livestock and community gardens and discussed changes to state law and best
practices in the industry that may impact updates. Commissioner German requested that
Healthy Chula Vista staff return to the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to present at a
future meeting.
Staff recommendation: Commission hear the presentation
7. RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Principal Recreation Manager Farmer provided a staff report to the commission.
Staff recommendation: Commission to accept report of activities and programs
ACTION: Commissioner German move d to approve staff’s recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Commissioner Buddingh seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 – Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia-Lopez, German, Gregorio, Zarem
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
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8. COMMISSIONER FERNANDEZ ACCEPT CHAIR POSITION FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-2018
Chair Fernandez was not present and Commissioners discussed addressing this item at a later
meeting.
ACTION: Vice Chair Doyle moved to postpone this item to the next commission meeting.
9. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
Commissioners reviewed and discussed goals and objectives. Commissioner Buddingh stated
that the goals and objective numbers six, eleven, and thirteen should be moved to the top of the
list.
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to approve goals and objectives for Fiscal Year
2017-2018, with the goals relating to joint use to be high priorities and include
some open space locations to be included in a tour. Commissioner Garcia-Lopez
seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 – Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia-Lopez, German, Gregorio, Zarem
10. MEETING LOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
In an effort to learn more about various recreation centers, upcoming Parks and Recreation
Commission meetings will be held at different centers. A list of meeting dates and locations was
provided to the Commission. Commissioner German stated that he will be out of town on
September 21st and requested an excused absence for that meeting.
ACTION: Commissioner Buddingh moved to approve the meeting locations for Fiscal Year
2017-2018. Commissioner German seconded the motion, and it carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 – Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia-Lopez, German, Gregorio, Zarem
OTHER BUSINESS
1. STAFF COMMENTS
Deputy City Manager Bacon discussed the Recreation Director vacated position and
budget cuts.
2. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
There were none.
3. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
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Commissioner Garcia-Lopez asked Assistant Director Quilantan about a tour of Rienstra
Sports Park. Assistant Director Quilantan stated that there are many aspects that need to
be worked on at Rienstra Sports Park and will continue to provide updates on this project
and other projects related to Measure P funds. Commissioner Buddingh spoke regarding
an email dated July 17, 2017, titled “Recreation Department Update to Commissions,” a
copy of which is on file with the Recreation Department. Newly appointed
Commissioner Zarem introduced himself and provided some information about his
background.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., Vice Chair Doyle adjourned the meeting to the next Special Meeting on August 17,
2017, in the Council Chambers, Chula Vista, California.
____________________________________
Tiffany Kellbach, Administrative Secretary
From: Hector Fernandez
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 8:37 PM
To: Tiffany Kellbach
Subject: Re: Recreation Department Update to Commissions
Hello Tiffany,
Just as an update, I will not be in attendance this Thursday. Fortunately, for me, I have comic con tickets
for that day. I will be there into the evening.
I apologize for any inconvenience.
Look forward to the next meeting.
Regards,
Hector Fernandez GRI
Excuse any mistakes. Sent from my iPhone