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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002/02/21 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Thursday— i6:30 p.m. February 21, 2002 Mercy Building 276 Fourth Avenue 1. Roll Call Radcliffe A, Rude P, Salcido P, Weidner_P., Ramos P3 and Perondi A 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Weidner stated that three of the four commissioners are needed to approve the minutes of October and November 2001. She also stated that she is inclined to go forward and approve the two sets of minutes out of necessity. Three of the four commissioners are at tonight's meeting and in light of the fact that the minutes are three - four months old; feels that there is sufficient urgency in the approval of those minutes to allow for the emergency approval from a majority of commissioners who are present. a. October 24, 2001 - MSC (Ramos/Salcido) to approve the minutes as submitted. Vote: 4-0-112 ( b. Nov — Ramos/Rude to approve the minutes as submitted. Vote:ember 15, 2001 MSC ( ) pp 4-0-112 (Weidner Abstained) C. January 17, 2002— MSUC (Weidner/Rude) to place on March 21, 2002 Agenda due to no quorum. Vote: 4-0-0-2 d. Report—Approval of proposed location of wireless facility at Voyager Park Principal Landscape Architect Hofmockel introduced Patricia Ferman of the Landscape Architecture Division, who is the project manager for this request. Ms. stated that Sprint PCS (applicant) is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to cons��erman ruct and operate an unmanned cellular communication facility in Voyager Park. The project consists of nine panel antennas mounted inside of a new roof to be added to an existing picnic shelter (at the southern of the park), and a 324-square foot equipment building. Ms. Ferman also stated that the City's Environmental Review Coordinator determined that this project is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Class 3 of Section 15303. Ms. Ferman provided detailed information on the cellular communications facility. She discussed the public concerns that the Planning Department received pertaining to this conditional use permit. Planning Department staff answered residents' questions as they pertained to health and safety issues. In addition, Ms. Ferman stated that as per the Master Licensing Agreement between the City and SprinIt, there would be no fiscal impact to the General Fund. She stated that, the T applicant would be responsible for all processing fees, and pay all of the City's direct and -- overhead costs related to this project. \ Commissioner Salcido requested clarification on a statement made in the report that reads "noise generated should not be audible", and stated that there is a difference between "should not" and "shall not". Commissioner Salcido asked if noise from these units would impact surrounding areas, and if so, what is being done to eliminate the noise. Ms. S eredy of Sprint PCS responded that the noise level from the equipment at 3-feet away are 60 decibels, and with the addition of the block wall, would not bother anyone sitting at 200 feet from the location of the equipment. In addition, radio frequency waves would not affect visitors utilizing the picnic shelter, as radio frequency waves do not move downward, they move outward. Commissioner Salcido stated that there are other companies such as AT&T, Verizon, etc., tat would be requesting these types of permits in the future, and asked if it would be feasible to develop a master plan for public owned facilities for the location of the these types of facilities. The site should also be a co-location for various companies, so as to limit the sites of this nature in the community. Principal Landscape Architect Hofmockel responded that she believed that this concern shoul I be addressed by the Planning Commission, and currently was unaware if they had aer addressed a universal/combined site. Additi nal discussion held on multiple locations of cell sites at public parks, concerns location of the antennas in the community, noise transmission from the antennas, and signal transmission. MSC ISalcido/Rude (4-0-0-2) (Radcliffe/Perondi Absent) Accept the location of Voyager Park s a location of wireless facility for Sprint PCS, with the caveat that this item is also prese ted to the Planning Commission, and that they address the issues and feasibility of the d velopment of a master plan for the identification of potential public owned faciliti s/Iand sites for the location of PCS antenna/facilities. In order to promote the evaluation of the proposed site for co-location opportunities, the master plan shall outline a process through which the City shall solicit proposals from all interested PCS antenna/facilities providers when any provider identifies an interest in a potential public owne site. Policy—Approval of Rotation of Athletic Fields Policy Brian discussed the Rotation of Athletic Fields Policy, and provided background inforrration on the high demand for use of athletic fields by athletic leagues, youth sport organ zations and for rentals by various private and community organizations. He also statec that because of the high demand, preventative maintenance of athletic fields has taken a back seat, and the condition of the athletic fields has suffered requiring additional budget expenditures. In addition, Brian stated that it is critical to adopt policies and guide ines to ensure that adequate preventative maintenance through rotation of athletic r fields so that playing conditions are maintained at high level as possible. Brian also state that fields taken out of use will be fenced off, adequate notification will be provided to youth sport organizations, adult leagues, and timely coordination between the department and Public Works will be established. Remaining fields that are not taken out r of se ice will be allocated accordingly, and Public Works will provide signage regarding fields as unplayable. Discussion held on paragraph G of the policy. Chair Weidner asked that this paragraph be rewritten, so that it is not general in nature. MSU (Salcido/Ramos) to approve administrative policy of Rotation of Athletic Fields with the caveat to change Paragraph G as stated above. 3. Information Items— a. Introduction of Victoria Tom, Recreation Supervisor II — Ms. Tom was introduced, and she is the current Center Director for Heritage Park. Ms. Tom provided her background and experience. Introduction of Anthony Ramos, Recreation Supervisor I— Mr. Ramos introduced himself, and he is currently the Assistant Center Director for Heritage Park. Mr. Ramos provided his background and experience.. Introduction of Jason Wyatt, Recreation Supervisor I — Mr. Wyatt introduced himself, and he is currently the Assistant Center Director for Otay Center. Mr. Wyatt provided his background and experience. b. Otay Valley Regional Park Workshop— Principal Landscape Architect - Hofmockel discussed and provided information on the City of San Diego Park Site Development announcement of the Public Workshop that will be held on April 6, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at Southwest High School. Information will be provided in the March 2002 Commission packets. 4. Unfinished Business —None 5. NEW BUSINESS — None 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS 8. STAFF COMMENTS - None 9. Other — None Respectfully submitted Margarita C Ilano, Administrative Secretary Recreation 3epartment