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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 21, 2018 City of Chula Vista City Hall
6:30 pm 276 Fourth Avenue, Bldg. A
Chula Vista
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia-Lopez, German, Gregorio, Zarem, and
Chair Fernandez
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. Items
pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent
Calendar.
1. APPROVAL OF MAY 17, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve the minutes
2. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER BUDDINGH’S ABSENCE FROM MAY 17,
2018, SPECIAL MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission excuse the absence
3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER GARCIA-LOPEZ’S ABSENCE FROM MAY
17, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission excuse the absence
City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
Parks and Recreation Commission
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4. APPROVAL OF CHAIR FERNANDEZ’S ABSENCE FROM MAY 17, 2018,
SPECIAL MEETING
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission excuse 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.
5. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CITYWIDE PARKS AND
RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
This report presents the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and seeks Parks
and Recreation Commission’s recommendation to approve the plan by City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the draft citywide Parks and Recreation
Master Plan Update.
6. VILLAGE 3 P-1 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Recommendation to approve the draft park master plan for the public 7.5 acre P-1
neighborhood park located in Otay Ranch Village 3 North and the park name, “Escaya
Park.”
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission recommend to approve the draft Park
Master Plan and the park name “Escaya Park” located within said site
7. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL AGREEMENT WITH THE SEVEN
MILE CASINO TO ALLOW USE OF THE PARKING LOT AT BAY
BOULEVARD PARK IN EXCHANGE FOR PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission recommend City Council approval of
agreement with Seven Mile Casino to use parking lot at Bay Boulevard Park in exchange
for park maintenance services
8. NOMINATION OF UP TO THREE COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE
MEASURE P CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (“COC”)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Nominate one to three Parks and Recreation
Commissioners to serve on the Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
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OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
7. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
8. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to the Regular Meeting on July 19, 2018, 6:30 pm at City Hall Chambers.
Materials provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission related to any open-session item
on this agenda are available for public review in the Community Services Department
Administration Office located at 276 4th Avenue Building C, Chula Vista, during normal
business hours.
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The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access,
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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
Community Services Department and that I posted this document
on the bulletin board according to Brown Act requirements.
Dated: 6/15/18___ Signed: tiffany kellbach ______
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 17, 2018 6:45 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Doyle, German, Gregorio, Zarem
ABSENT: Commissioners Buddingh, Garcia-Lopez, and Chair Fernandez
ALSO PRESENT: Community Services Director Lamb, Parks and Recreation
Administrator Farmer, Landscape Architect Caro
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF February 22, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes
2. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER GREGORIO’S ABSENCE FROM FEBRUARY
22, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING
Staff recommendation: Commission excuse the absence
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to approve staff’s recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 2. Commissioner Gregorio seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 –Doyle, German, Gregorio, Zarem
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
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3. APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT PARK MASTER PLAN FOR CENTERPARK, A 2.0
TURNKEY PARK, AT TOWN CENTER AT OTAY RANCH (FREEWAY
COMMERCIAL NORTH), CHULA VISTA
Landscape Architect Caro presented the master plan for a 2.0-acre site park at Town Center at
Otay Ranch. Background on the development of the master plan by Landscape Architects and
City staff was provided.
ACTION: Commissioner Gregorio moved to recommend to approve the draft Park Master
Plan for Centerpark and said name of park. Commissioner Gregorio seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 –Doyle, German, Gregorio, Zarem
4. APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF FISCAL YEAR
2018-2019 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Services Director Lamb was introduced to the Commission by Parks and Recreation
Administrator Farmer. Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer presented the proposed
budget for Parks and Recreation, Division of Community Services Department.
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to approve to recommend to City Council fiscal
year 2018-2019 proposed budget for Parks and Recreation Division of
Community Services Department. Commissioner Zarem seconded the motion,
and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 –Doyle, German, Gregorio, Zarem
5. NOMINATION OF UP TO THREE COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE
MEASURE P CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (“COC”)
Commissioner Doyle provided information on the committee, its purpose, and its general
meeting schedule.
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to continue the item to the next regular meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Gregorio seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 –Doyle, German, Gregorio, Zarem
6. SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE RECREATIONAL FACILITY USER MEMBERSHIP
AND FEES
Discussion was held regarding the Southwestern College Recreational Facility user membership
and fees.
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The following members of the public spoke in support of the Commission discussing
Southwestern College recreational facility user membership and fees:
- Paul Norris
- Mark Donnelly
The following members of the public spoke concerning the fees and presentation of information
of fees:
- Tim Flood
- Brian Cameron
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to discuss public concerns of facility membership
and fess. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer provided an update on joint use agreements
with schools, the opening of the Len Moore Skate Park, the opening of the Montecito
Park, and the April Pools event. Principal Recreation Manager Contreras introduced new
Recreation Supervisor III Ruiz.
8. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
There were none.
9. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Commissioner Zarem provided updates on events at the Otay Valley Regional Park.
Commissioner German thanked the representatives from Southwestern College and Exos
for attending the meeting and speaking to the Commission. Commissioner German
stated the despite the story in the Union Tribune about the “dearth of parks” in western
Chula Vista, the Commission continues to work to ensure that there are more parks in the
City. Commissioner Doyle recognized Director Hopkins for his dedication to the City
and the Commission and wished him well on his retirement.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:34 p.m., Vice Chair Doyle adjourned the meeting to the next Special Meeting on June 21,
2018, 6:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
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Tiffany Kellbach, Administrative Secretary
DATE: JUNE 21, 2018
ITEM TITLE: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CITYWIDE PARKS
AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Caro, Landscape Architect, Development Services
Department
REVIEWED BY: Kelly Broughton, Director of Development Services
Tim Farmer, Parks and Recreation Administrator
Patricia Fermán, Principal Landscape Architect
SUMMARY
This report presents the draft citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP or “Master Plan”)
Update and seeks Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation to approve the plan by City
Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and
Planning Studies) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed update to the Master Plan for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
activity falls under a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning
Studies) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is
required. Although environmental review is not necessary at this time, additional environmental
review and determination may be required prior to implementation of any project identified in
the PRMP Update.
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA STATEMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council approve the draft
citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Master Plan is the blueprint for the City’s parks and recreation system. It defines service
demands and establishes goals and policies for the delivery of parks and recreation resources.
This Master Plan update reflects the expanded 2030 development forecast identified in the
General Plan Update adopted by the City Coun cil on December 13, 2005 and amended October
13, 2015. Due to the large size of the document, the following web link is provided to access the
DRAFT Master Plan update: http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-
services/planning/parks-recreation-master-plan-update.
The Master Plan update has been created by utilizing the 2002 Master Plan as a template, and by
incorporating the General Plan Update, Otay Ranch Development Plan Amendments, Urban
Core Specific Plan, and the Bayfront Master Plan parks and recreation related policies. In 2006,
a citywide parks and recreation needs assessment (“Needs Assessment”) was prepared to identify
residents’ recreational service demands, as well as, develop a forecast of recreational service
demands in response to the 2030 development forecast identified in the General Plan Update
(Attachment 1, Appendix B). In spring 2016, a survey was conducted that validated the highest
priority needs of the 2006 Needs Assessment (Attachment 1, Appendix C).
In July 2011, an update to the Master Plan was brought before City Council in a public hearing
but the item was continued as it was the desire of the Council to conduct a Council Workshop
regarding the subject matter. The workshop was held on December 1, 2011, whereby staff made
a presentation on the update and the Recreation Director informed the Council that staff would
bring the item back to a future Council meeting. Staff has since revisited the document and
brings forth this update for consideration.
The PRMP is intended to offer guidance to the community, staff, and developers when designing
new parks and recreation facilities. It is also envisioned that City staff will provide opportunities
for public input during the programming and design stage of each public park. Such workshops
would provide an opportunity for adjustments to the identified park programming in the PRMP
for a particular park. Within planned communities, public park concepts are based on the adopted
PRMP recommended program elements and are included in the corresponding planned
development Sectional Planning Area (SPA) plan as adopted by Council. During the
development of the public park Master Plan, the design is presented to the growing community
for input. The programming may not be flexible to make wholesale changes in these instances,
but suggestions to modify facilities would be thoroughly evaluated.
Similar to the 2002 PRMP, the PRMP update represents a comprehensive park planning effort
that recognizes that a park system is more than simply a collection of individual recreational
elements. It represents a comprehensive and interrelated package of community, neighborhood
and other public parks that give residents the opportunity for a complete recreational experience
and a desirable addition to the environment in which to live. Each park must be viewed within
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the context of the whole park system to ensure that it functions properly in providing a balance
of recreational opportunities.
The methodology employed to create the PRMP Update included five steps: 1) Update the
citywide inventory of current park sites, recreation facilities, and regulatory programs and
policies; 2) Prepare an updated Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment; 3) Identify current and
future park and recreation needs based on the conclusions and findings identified in the Parks
and Recreation Needs Assessment; 4) Update go als, policies, and action items related to
addressing current and future park and recreation needs; and 5) Update the inventory of park
sites and recreation facilities within each park site utilizing the directives in the Goals, Policies
and Action Items.
The commitment for a quality parks and recreation system in Chula Vista is not a new
commitment; in fact park planning has continuously been pursued in the context of land use
planning efforts within the City since incorporation in 1911. In the early yea rs, parks were
developed for residents as land opportunities became available. The first park built in the City of
Chula Vista following incorporation was Eucalyptus Park in 1927. As the City continued to
grow, additional parklands were acquired and developed and community recreation centers were
also added. Since the 2002 Master Plan, the City has enjoyed one of the most active park
development periods in the City’s entire history with the addition of 18 park sites totaling over
171 acres. Parks and recreation facilities will continue to grow to meet the needs of the City’s
increasing population.
The PRMP Update contains seven chapters addressing the following topics:
Chapter 1 - Parks and Recreation Resources
Chapter 1 contains a description of the overall goals of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
document, a brief history and description of the existing regulatory programs that have
influenced and will continue to influence park-planning activities in Chula Vista, definitions and
terms that apply to park and recreation planning and development activities, and an inventory of
existing parks and recreation resources, accompanied by a detailed map.
As of January 2018, the City’s parks and recreation system (“park system”) contains
approximately 718 acres of developed parkland and 157 of undeveloped acres. Developed park
acreage is divided into 693 acres of publicly owned facilities (City, Port of San Diego, or other
public entity) and 25 acres of privately maintained parks (i.e. maintained by a Homeowners
Association or other private entities) open and generally available to the public. Examples of
these include Augusta Park in Eastlake, Alcala Park in McMillin Lomas Verdes and Eastlake
Community Lake. Undeveloped acres are lands either offered for dedication to or owned by the
City that are to be developed at a future date. The total park acreage within the City’s parks and
recreation system equates to approximately 875 acres (developed and undeveloped) and is, or
will be comprised of community, neighborhood, mini, urban, special purpose parks and town
squares.
Chapter 2 - Parks and Recreation Facility Needs
Chapter 2 identifies the type and number of recreation facilities and the amount of land required
to meet the recreation needs related to the population as of January 1, 2018, and for the year
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2030 population resulting from anticipated increases in residential units citywide. Chapter 2 also
compares the amount of land required to meet recreation needs to the amount of parkland that the
City is legally able to exact under the law pursuant to the Quimby Act (the enabling legislation
for the establishment of the parkland standard of 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons for new
development).
Historic park development in the City has been impacted by several factors: pre-existing park
development standards that differ from current standards, the Quimby Act, annexations of
properties into the City without adequate parkland, and Proposition 13 (state legislation limiting
property tax revenues and therefore creating the need for special fees specifically to pay for
parks). On January 1, 2018, with a population of 270,596, the City had an overall ratio of 3.23
acres of parkland (developed and dedicated, but undeveloped parkland) per 1,000 residents.
Pursuant to the Quimby Act and as adopted by the City in 1987 and identified in the General
Plan Update, the current city standard for park acreage is three acres of parkland per 1,000
population of new residential development. Based on the General Plan 2030 buildout forecast,
the citywide park system will ultimately contain approximately 1,242 acres of developed
parkland. With a 2030 forecast population of 340,215, the City will realize an overall parkland
ratio of 3.65 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Development in the City from 1987 to 2018
created 3.21 acres of dedicated parkland per 1,000 additional residents. The average ratio for
new development from 1987 to expected buildout in 2030 is 3.88 acres per 1,000 residents.
(Attachment 1, Executive Summary)
Based on the conclusions and findings contained in the Needs Assessment, a majority of the
January 2018 park and recreation facility needs are met through the utilization of both public
parkland and quasi-public sources (i.e. schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs). A portion
of existing demand for baseball fields, soccer fields, picnicking areas, tot lots/playgrounds, tennis
courts, swimming pools, and indoor assembly space are currently unmet. Recreational
pools/swimming, playgrounds/tot lots and bike/jogging paths were the top three demands
revealed. In spring of 2016, a shorter survey was conducted that validated the highest priority
needs of the 2006 Needs Assessment.
Under the General Plan forecast assumptions for 2030, the need for additional park and
recreation facilities will continue. Future inventory of parkland resulting from new residential
development, in conjunction with quasi-public sites, is anticipated to meet City facility needs.
Chapter 3 – Parks and Recreation System Goals and Policies
Chapter 3 articulates the City’s parks and recreation aspirations through the identification of
goals and policies which represent a synthesis of the preceding chapters’ discussion pertaining to
the history of the City, its current parks and recreation resources, and the demand and needs
analysis. Identified Goals and Policies serve as the blueprint for creating a quality park system
and action items are provided to guide implementation of each policy. The goals are:
Create a comprehensive parks and recreation system that meets the needs of the general
public of Chula Vista by effectively distributing park types and their associated recreation
facilities and programs through the use of public and quasi-public resources.
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Establish priorities for allocation of existing and future public parkland resources that
balance public priorities and needs with quality of parks and facilities.
Provide a program for implementation of the City’s Goals and Policies contained herein to
ensure the continued development of a comprehensive parks and recreation system providing
citywide resources for recreation services and programs that meet the needs of its citizens.
A key addition to the policies is for the City to develop (a) “Landmark Park(s).” As conceptually
imagined in the City’s General Plan, landmark parks in Chula Vista would be iconic City places
of unique design and may possibly include museums, a cultural arts center, gardens, significant
gathering spaces and performance areas along with traditional recreational features. Landmark
parks would be designed to provide a strong sense of place where people could meet and greet
and where they would feel a strong sense of attachment to the community. T he General Plan
identifies four potential landmark park sites, namely the Bayfront, central west Chula Vista, Rohr
Park, and Otay Ranch. Preliminarily, Rohr Park provides certain amenities and opportunities
conducive to developing into a landmark park, however a more detailed and comprehensive
analysis of all identified sites would be required. Nonetheless, staff will seek opportunities to
incorporate Landmark Park elements and design quality into planned parks in one or more future
parks in these four geographic sites.
Other key policies include the introduction of urban parks as a means to provide public open
space in existing populated areas; collaboration with other agencies and organizations to develop
agreements and partnerships for the shared use of facilities to help meet the public demand for
recreational services; providing fair and equitable access to fields and programs for all residents;
and to support the Healthy Chula Vista Initiative by ensuring programs and activities promote a
healthy lifestyle.
Chapter 4 - Parks and Recreation Facility Distribution
Chapter 4 identifies in both tabular and graphic form the distribution of recreation facilities. This
chapter concludes with a figure (Public Park and Recreation System 2030) of what the Chula
Vista Parks System will look like in 2030. A complete list of parks is provided along with park
acreage and primary and support facilities.
As stated earlier in this report, it is projected that the City will have 1,242 acres in the park
system to meet the expressed service demands of the community at buildout. It would include 14
community parks, 58 neighborhood parks and multiple mini and urban parks. The network of
trails and bicycle ways will also expand to ensure ease of access to these destinations and
provide a more connected park system. As of the date of this report, there are nine parks in
various stages of planning. Not since the early 2000’s has the city seen this amount of activity
attributable to the development of parks.
Chapter 5 - Western Chula Vista Park Delivery
Strategies for the development of future western Chula Vista parkland related to new residential
development obligation (3 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons) are identified in Chapter 5. This
chapter also discusses progress to date on expanding park acreage inventories related to existing
area needs. Strategies discussed include developing or utilizing parks on public agency
controlled lands, developing parks on underutilized and vacant lands suitable for parks, and
developing parks of varying sizes that demonstrably meet defined recreational needs.
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The strategy of developing parks of varying sizes is addressed in the General Plan and Urban
Core Specific Plan through the concept of urban parks. Urban parks are typically smaller than
traditional parks providing amenities and features that support recreational needs in an efficient
manner within the context of an existing urban fabric.
While the majority of new parkland is concentrated on the more recently developed eastern half
of the City, the planned development of the Bayfront District and planned development of
parkland in the Otay Valley area is anticipated to significantly improve the ratio in the western
territories.
Chapter 6 - Funding New Park and Recreation Facilities
There are two primary funding mechanisms for the delivery of new park and recreation resources
required for new residential development. The Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) Fee
program is applied towards the purchase of parkland and parkland improvements. The recreation
component of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) program funds major
recreation facilities within community parks (i.e., community centers, gymnasiums and aquatic
facilities).
Chapter 7 – Operation and Maintenance
This chapter includes a discussion about current resources available to operate and maintain the
parks and recreation system and what it will take to achieve the vision expressed in the overall
Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
City staff maintains 498 acres of the overall 718 acres in the citywide parks and recreation
system. This includes 61 parks and nine recreational facilities (i.e. pools, gymnasiums, and
recreation and community centers), restroom/maintenance buildings and other park amenities.
As a result of the Great Recession in the late 2000’s, parks maintenance staff was reduced by
25% resulting in significant impacts to the care of city parks. Service levels were reduced
whereby restrooms were only cleaned and re-stocked once a day (vs. 2x daily), trash removal
and weed abatement were lowered in priority and preventative maintenance was also impacted or
deferred. The FY16/17 budget to maintain these facilities was approximately $14,050/acre.
Future expansion of the park system will require a balance between the acceptable service levels
and park amenities with the available resources.
General fund revenues are the primary funding source for operations and maintenance of park
and recreation facilities, however in recent years, certain development projects have established
park agreements whereby funding is provided either partially or in whole by a Community
Facilities District (CFD). The parks within the Millenia development are examples where
funding operations and maintenance funding is provided by 50 percent General Fund and 50
percent CFD. The future Freeway Commercial North (FC -2) park will be 100 percent funded by
the CFD established for that neighborhood.
Future Municipal Code Amendments
Inherent in the update of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, is the establishment of new park
facility ratios. Facility ratios represent how many persons generate a need for one specific type
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of recreation facility and are listed in Chapter 17.10 of the Municipal Code. For example, at
build-out (2030) one soccer field (organized youth soccer) serves the needs of 6,800 persons
(citywide population). Additional examples are contained in the following table:
Activity Persons Served Expressed Ratio
One Soccer Field (Organized Youth) 6,800 Persons 1 / 6,800
One Tot Lot 1,950 Persons 1 / 1,950
One Dog Park 27,500 Persons 1 / 27,500
The 2006 Needs Assessment survey identified new park facility ratios. These new ratios will be
included in an amendment to Chapter 17.10 of the Municipal Code as part of an overall proposed
Municipal Code update at a future date. Although the survey results represent a snap shot in
time, when correlated with forecasted demographic characteristics and population increases,
future recreation facility use and demand can be identified. Demographic characteristics
influencing future recreation facility use include aging population, household size, and number
of households with children. Park facility ratios will be updated along with other proposed
Municipal Code amendments at a future date.
Public Outreach
As the PRMP update was being finalized, input from the public was solicited. The PRMP Update
was released for public review at the end of December 2017. The draft document was posted on
the City’s website and hard copies were made available at the Civic Center and South Chula
Vista libraries, City Clerk’s Office, Parkway Community Center, Veterans Recreation Center,
and Salt Creek Recreation Center. Staff conducted a number of public outreach events from
January 2018 through March 2018 to gather community input on the proposed plan. Meetings for
the general public were held on January 17, 2018 at Montevalle Community Center and on
January 25, 2018 in Council Chambers. Additionally, staff presented the PRMP Update to the
following stakeholder groups: Youth Sports Council, Otay Valley Regional Park CAC and
PC/CAC, Development Services Citizen Oversight Committee, Growth Management Oversight
Commission, Healthy Chula Vista Commission, and Southwest Chula Vista Civic. Many of the
comments gathered from these various stakeholders and members of the public have been
incorporated into the final draft document. Correspondence from the community is provided in
Attachment 2 (Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Stakeholder Feedback).
Many of the attendees appreciated the information provided in the update to the Master Plan.
Those providing comments expressed a desire for the City to provide mountain bike and bike
park facilities and trails, tournament facilities for soccer and baseball/softball, trails and paths for
walking and running, and provisions for community gardens. While actual locations for these
recommendations are not necessarily identified in specific parks, the requests are addressed as
policies in Chapter 3.
Conclusion
Looking to the future (2030), Chula Vista’s parks and recreation system will provide recreation
services and programs that meet the expressed service demands of the community. The parks
and recreation system will be composed of approximately 14 community parks, which will serve
the whole City by providing recreation complexes, community centers, gymnasiums, sports
fields and courts, aquatic facilities, and skateboard facilities as well as gathering areas, picnic
facilities and restrooms. Approximately 58 neighborhood parks will provide areas for tot lot
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play equipment, sports facilities, and programmed and non-programmed activities allowing
residents recreational activities within walking distance of their homes. Mini-parks, and urban
parks will also provide recreational facilities that complement resources provided at adjacent
parks. Parks will be further enhanced and connected to the community through a network of
trails and bicycle ways. A greenbelt open space system will surround Chula Vista, making a
unique setting within San Diego County focused on the recreational values of the City’s
populace. Ultimately, the City’s parks and recreation system is envisioned as a well-integrated
system of recreation facilities, programs and services.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality,
Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The Parks
and Recreation Master Plan includes the identification of goals and policies that pertain to the
development and operation of citywide parks and recreation programs. The goals and policies
support the development of a quality park system that in turn supports a healthy community as
well as a connected community.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The preparation of the update to the PRMP was primarily funded through the Public Facilities
Development Impact Fee program.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The PRMP update identifies future park sites, major recreational facilities, and recreational
programs. Future park sites and major recreational facility development are primarily funded
through developer provided PAD and PFDIF fees as described above. These fees are
periodically reviewed and if deemed necessary, are updated to reflect current site development
costs. Based on today’s park development cost (approximately $547,960 per acre) the total cost
for the development of future park acreage (508 acres) is estimated at $280 million.
Developer obligated park fees also include a land acquisition component for those cases when a
developer is not dedicating required future park acreage. Any required fee will be funded fully
by the developer.
The Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) program 2006 update identified the per
square foot construction cost for various types of recreation facilities to calculate total program
costs. Although the PFDIF program has not been updated since 2006, an update to the per square
foot cost of recreation facilities has been calculated by applying the engineering news record
increase in construction cost for the years between 2007 and 2017 (average annual increase of
3.73%). Based on that calculation, the total cost for the development of future major recreational
facilities (approximately 154,210 square feet) is estimated at roughly $72 million. The City’s
PFDIF program is expected to be revised in the next fiscal year to include new major recreation
facilities such as community centers, gymnasiums, and pools and will identify associated costs.
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Recreational programs are funded through a combination of user fees, g rants, and general fund
revenues. General fund expenses are presented annually as a part of Parks and Recreation’s
division of the Community Services departmental budget for consideration by Council.
The operation and maintenance of park and recreation facilities is funded through a combination
of user fees and general fund revenues. The build out of the citywide park system, as envisioned
in the PRMP update would result in approximately 1,242 acres of parkland, 977 of which is
anticipated to be maintained by city forces. At an average cost of $14,050 per acre per year to
maintain and operate parkland, the estimated annual cost to maintain the city park acreage
inventory at build out (in 2018 dollars) is $13.7 million. This estimated amount does not include
costs for facilitating recreational programs.
Staff time to administer the PRMP is primarily covered by developer deposit accounts and fees
related to processing of land entitlements and are reimbursable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Link to Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2018
2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Stakeholder Feedback Summary
Prepared by: Mark Caro, Landscape Architect, Development Services Department
Attachment 2 – Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
Stakeholder Feedback Summary
Notes: 1. Similar comments received from multiple stakeholders have been consolidated into one
response as noted below.
2. Specific comments/emails are available upon request.
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Comment
# Comment Stakeholder Staff Response
1 Consider including
mountain biking
facilities (i.e. bike
skills parks and single
track trails) in the
Parks and Recreation
Master Plan update
San Diego Mountain
Biking Association (via
email and attendance at
various public outreach
meetings)
Policy 1.17 ‐ Mountain
Biking added to list of "other
facilities;' Policy 1.29 added
to explore the development
of bike skills facilities to
accommodate the growing
popularity of mountain
biking; Policy 2.5 addresses
the opportunity for special
purpose facilities when it
can be demonstrated that a
specialized facility (e.g. a
bike skills park) is more
prudent due to a site's
limited size or use
restrictions; Bike skills parks
are noted as "Misc.
Facilities" in future
unnamed community park
in Otay Ranch Village 8E
(OVRP Area 11) and future
unnamed neighborhood
park OVRP Area 6 (Rios Ave)
2 It would be great to
see fruit trees and
edible landscaping
Community Member Policy 1.26 supports the
Healthy Chula Vista
Initiative, including the
implementation of park
sites and programs that
support healthy lifestyles. A
supporting action item
includes the evaluation of
the City’s Community
Garden Policy No. 2010‐043
to allow community garden
uses in city parks.
3 Would like to see
more trails in Chula
Vista, such as the
Community Member There are many miles of
trails and paths in the City
today and as the City
Attachment 2 – Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
Stakeholder Feedback Summary
Notes: 1. Similar comments received from multiple stakeholders have been consolidated into one
response as noted below.
2. Specific comments/emails are available upon request.
2 | Page
Rohr Park 3‐mile trail.develops new parks,
perimeter trails are often
considered as part of the
circulation system. Many of
the City’s open spaces
within communities also
have trails available to the
public. Staff intends to
prepare a comprehensive
city‐wide trails master plan
in the future.
4 Would like the City to
consider building
tournament soccer
fields or a youth
sports complex that
would support
multiple sports
Youth Sports Council,
Rebels Soccer Club
Because available land is
limited, public parks are
typically designed with
multi‐purpose fields that
can accommodate a variety
of recreational activities to
meet the needs of the
community as a whole.
Opportunities to provide a
cluster of fields would best
be accommodated in
community parks because of
their larger sizes or at a
privately‐owned site with a
public/private partnership.
The Master Plan
contemplates a Landmark
Park which could include a
sports complex but further
analysis would be necessary.
5 More community
swimming pools are
needed
OVRP Policy Committee
& Citizen Advisory
Committee
The current Master Plan
update contemplates
additional pool facilities
along the Bayfront at the
future Harbor Park and the
Unnamed Community Park
in Otay Ranch Village 4.
Additionally, there could be
opportunities for
Attachment 2 – Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
Stakeholder Feedback Summary
Notes: 1. Similar comments received from multiple stakeholders have been consolidated into one
response as noted below.
2. Specific comments/emails are available upon request.
3 | Page
collaboration with the
recently opened pool at
Southwestern College and at
the Elite Athlete Training
Center as that facility looks
to revisit its master plan in
the near future.
6 Supportive of the
Master Plan update
and suggested edits
to promote equitable
access and
alternative
opportunities for
physical activity;
suggested revisions
to Policy 1.2
Healthy Chula Vista
Advisory Commission
Comments noted as
presented in the letter of
support from the
Commission, dated April 12,
2018. Suggested edits to
Policy 1.2 have been
incorporated into the
Master Plan update.
7 Various comments
throughout the
document noting
consistency with the
OVRP planning
efforts
County of SD Dept of
Parks and Rec and City
of San Diego Parks and
Rec as partners with the
City of CV in the Joint
Exercise Powers
Agreement (JEPA) for
Otay Valley Regional Park
(OVRP)
Staff has reviewed the
County’s memo and
addressed its comments
throughout the document. A
complete response to the
County’s comments is
available upon request.
From:Susie Murphy
To:Mark Caro
Subject:Public Comment - City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Date:Sunday, January 28, 2018 4:23:52 PM
Dear Mr. Caro:
As a resident of Chula Vista for almost 30 years I am pleased that the City of Chula Vista is taking public
comment on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. As an avid cyclist and the Executive Director
of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA), I am commenting specifically on the need for
increased bicycle infrastructure across Chula Vista to enhance both safety and recreational cycling
opportunities that so many residents of Chula Vista could enjoy. The need in Chula Vista is not only for
safe routes on our streets for commuters, students and families, but also for increased access to legal,
nature based singletrack trails that connect to community pathways as well as bike parks, bike
playgrounds and pumptracks.
Mountain biking, generally considered passive recreation, is only growing in popularity. Chula Vista is
home to several bike shops, and a stellar BMX facility at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
Chula Vista also has two high school mountain biking teams, Eastlake High School and South Bay
Composite, part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Many bike clubs also call Chula Vista
home. Cycling is one of the most popular activities for kids under 17 nationwide.
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association wishes to make the City aware that trails and pathways are
different things. While the plan mentions 69 miles of multi purpose “trails” I would like to clarify the
difference between trails and pathways. Multi-purpose wide pathways (8-15 feet wide) are great for
connecting neighborhoods for joggers, walkers, dog walkers, strollers, and easy bike rides but they do not
provide a true trail experience in nature. I appreciate that the plan calls for a park system linked by a trail
system. Singletrack nature based, sustainable, natural surface trails (2-4 feet wide) are desired and
needed by most mountain bikers, trail runners, equestrians and hikers and are woefully lacking in the City
of Chula Vista.
With more and more development coming to Chula Vista, that means more people will want to ride
mountain bikes, hike or trail run on real natural surface trails in the open spaces that surround and dot
Chula Vista. Existing social trails need to be considered to be inventories and possibly authorized. Some
of these trails are already connecting local parks and amenities and would be a great asset to the City if
they were recognized and managed appropriately. A well thought out trail system that offers connectivity
and varied and interesting trail experiences for a varied user base will also alleviate some unauthorized
trail and jump building as well as deterring homeless activity in certain areas.
Below are specific comments on the Master Plan update:
Chapter 1. Resources
I would like to suggest that bike parks, bike playgrounds, and pumptracks be considered when special
purpose parks are being discussed or planned.
Chapter 2. Park and Recreation Facility Needs
I am wondering why skateparks are included in the recreation facility demands and not bike parks,
pumptracks, or bike playgrounds. These are similar facilities but bike parks and bike playgrounds across
the country are proving more popular than skateparks although they both have their place and are
complementary.
Chapter 3. Goals and Policies
Policy 1.17 Other facilities: BMX biking is listed here but the city needs to understand the difference in
facilities between BMX biking, Bike Park, Bike Playground and Bike Pumptrack. I request that Bike Park,
Bike Playground, and Bike Pumptrack added to this list. BMX biking requires major programming for
coaching, racing and accreditation by USA BMX - American Bicycle Association. Bike Parks, Bike
Playgrounds and Bike Pumptracks function and are managed similarly to skateparks. Not sure if BMX
Biking should be kept on this list unless the city is sure of the definition and what that sort of facility
entails.
Chapter 4. Facility Distribution
Figure 5. GreenBelt - Open Space and Trail Networks
I would want to ensure that considerations are made with other agencies when implementing this trail
network. The work already started as part of the Otay Regional Trail Alignment Study is a great start in
bringing everyone to the table. An example would be the City of San Diego Public Utilities ownership of
the land surrounding Upper and Lower Otay Lakes which needs to be involved in a management plan to
authorize the trails that currently exist in these areas and are very popular with many trail users. There is
great potential in the eastern end of Otay River Valley and SDMBA has already been involved with the
parties there as part of the planning process to include some singletrack natural surface trails.
Chapter 5. Western Chula Vista Park Delivery
Any of the urban park ideas listed should include bike playground or hard surface pumptrack (tot track) on
the list of options. There is an example of this being built now in North County at Pacific Highlands
Ranch Park. This park will have a cement surface pumptrack for bikes. Chula Vista needs to offer this as
an option. It would be used much more than a tennis court and is a much more progressive and
innovative amenity.
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association works with many jurisdictions (City and County of San Diego,
US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife to name a few) and developers to help plan, design and build
trail using highly skilled volunteers with much success. We are happy to provide any assistance to the
City of Chula Vista and other partners to improve the trail experiences in Chula Vista.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding the amazing potential for real trails that
Chula Vista has to offer. I am happy to participate in a cycling focus group as part of this Master Plan
Update as mentioned at the meeting last week.
Thank you very much for all of your work to make Chula Vista amazing!
Susie Murphy
Executive Director - San Diego Mountain Biking Association
619-316-1757
ExecutiveDirector@sdmba.com
www.sdmba.com
Become a SDMBA/IMBA member here
DATE: JUNE 21, 2018
ITEM TITLE: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PARK
MASTER PLAN FOR THE 7.5-ACRE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK (P-1) LOCATED IN
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 NORTH AND THE
PARK NAME “ESCAYA PARK”.
SUBMITTED BY: Zach Tanner, Landscape Architect, Development Services
Department
REVIEWED BY: Kelly Broughton, Development Services Director
Tiffany Allen, Assistant Director of Development Services
Tim Farmer, Principal Recreation Manager
Patricia Ferman, Principal Landscape Architect
SUMMARY
This report presents the draft Park Master Plan for the 7.5-acre Neighborhood Park P-1 (“Project”)
located in Otay Ranch Village 3 North and seeks recommendation to approve the draft Park Master
Plan and the park name “Escaya Park”.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has determined the project was adequately covered in the
previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report, EIR-13-01. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to City Council the approval of the Park
Master Plan for the 7.5-acre Neighborhood Park P-1 located in Otay Ranch Village 3 North and
the park name “Escaya Park” located within the said site.
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA STATEMENT
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DISCUSSION:
Background
The SPA plan for Village 3 North and a Portion of Village 4 was adopted by City Council on
December 13, 2016, Resolution No. 16-0591 and Ordinance No. 3396. The approved SPA plan
includes a Village 3 North Neighborhood Park (P-1) Concept Plan (Attachment #1) from which
the draft Park Master Plan was prepared.
The Project site is located within Village 3 just west of Avenida Escaya between Camino Aldea
and Camino Prado (Attachment #2). The site has a gross acreage of 8.1-acres and a net acreage
of 7.5-acres. The site was offered for dedication to the City of Chula Vista on Final Subdivision
Map No. 16160 recorded at the County Recorder’s Office on November 30, 2016.
Parks Agreement
The Village 3 project meets its park obligations, as stated in Chapter 17.10 of the Municipal
Code, through a combination of parkland dedication, parkland development improvements, and
payment of in lieu fees. The specific methods for satisfying the Village 3 park obligations are
stated in the Agreement Regarding Construction of Neighborhood Park P-1 in Otay Ranch
Village 3 and a portion of Community Park P-2 in Otay Ranch Village 4, Resolution No. 2016-
257 approved on December 06, 2016. That agreement notes the Master Developer will satisfy a
portion of its park requirements by providing a neighborhood park through the “turnkey” method
whereby the developer designs and constructs the park on behalf of the City in lieu of paying
park development fees.
The agreement also documents in detail the provisions for how the “turnkey” neighborhood park
is to be delivered by the Master Developer. The agreement states the Master Developer shall use
the City’s customary procedures to design and obtain City approval of the draft Park Master Plan
and subsequent park construction documents. The agreement also states that improvements for
the neighborhood park shall be consistent with the approved SPA plan and the Village 3 North
Neighborhood Park (P-1) Concept Plan.
The Master Developer has entered into an agreement with DeLorenzo International to design a
draft Park Master Plan and prepare park construction documents for deliverance of the
Neighborhood Park (P-1).
Neighborhood Park Budget
The Neighborhood Park Budget is established by the current development fee per acre times the
number of net acres of Project site. Therefore, the Neighborhood Park Budget as defined by the
Parks Agreement is $4,109,700.00.
During the design phase of the draft Park Master Plan, City Staff worked with the Master
Developer to design a park master plan consistent with the Village 3 North Neighborhood Park
(P-1) Concept Plan included in the Project’s approved SPA plan. However, due to increased
construction costs, the PAD fee amounts used to establish the Neighborhood Park Budget did not
adequately cover the estimated probable costs to construct a neighborhood park consistent with
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the concept plan. The draft Park Master Plan Statement of Probable Cost prepared by the Master
Developer’s cost estimator noted a total estimated cost of $5,078,874.00.
As a result of the difference between the Neighborhood Park Budget and the total estimated cost
noted in the draft Park Master Plan Statement of Probable Cost, the City and Master Developer
have agreed to supplement the Neighborhood Park Budget by each contributing additional
monetary funds. The additional monetary funds are intended to assure the neighborhood park is
designed to provide a minimal level of park amenities consistent with the Village 3 North
Neighborhood Park (P-1) Concept Plan and likewise support the needs assessment outlined in
the draft Park and Recreation Master Plan. The City and Master Developer have each agreed to
contribute $500,000.00 for a combined total of $1,000,000.00 in addition to the Project’s budget
amount established by the development fees.
The agreement to supplement the Neighborhood Park Budget in this manner is a one-time
agreement. Also, the Neighborhood Park Budget only applies to parkland improvements and
construction costs for the Project’s 7.5-acres. Any parkland improvements and construction costs
for the Project’s remaining acreage shall be paid by the Master Developer.
Community Outreach
City Staff held a public community outreach meeting on May 09, 2018 at the Village of Escaya
Welcome Center located within the Village 3 development. During this meeting, City Staff first
discussed the various planning related documents that culminated in the approval of the Otay
Ranch Village 3 North and a Portion of Village 4 SPA plan. The landscape architect for the
Project presented the preliminary draft Park Master Plan and discussed the various amenities
proposed within the plan.
Draft Park Master Plan Concept
The Project has been designed to serve the recreational needs of the neighboring residents and
likewise provide a community gathering space. The park site is located within walking distance
of the development’s Village Core and provides connections to its network of village pathways
and trails. The park site also provides convenient access with residential streets on the North,
South, and East perimeters of the park. These adjacent streets include on-street parallel parking
with direct access to the park site. Additionally, the park site is located in proximity to an
elementary school that allows opportunities for shared recreational activities.
The park site is spread out across a large sloped area that provides excellent views to the west
and to the south. At the high point of the park in the northeast corner of the site is an overlook
picnic area. This picnic area includes 4 picnic tables and 2 benches that capture the excellent
view shed. This overlook picnic area is also located just off Avenida Escaya, one of the central
prominent streets within the village. The overlook is therefore also designed as a landmark entry
feature with a primary monument sign and accent planting that reinforces a pedestrian
connection between the Village Core and the park site.
Just below the overlook picnic area is a broad level area designed for a large open active
recreation turf area. The large open turf area supports a number of different age related soccer
fields, allowing six soccer fields for ages 6 and under, or four soccer fields for ages 8 and under,
or one soccer field for ages 11 and under. The large open turf area will also include sports field
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lighting to allow extended scheduling opportunities for youth soccer leagues or other sports
leagues requiring active recreation turf areas.
Just west of the open turf area is a large 4:1 sloped lawn area that is designed as an outdoor
amphitheater space for outdoor concerts, movies in the park, or other community gathering
events. Along the top of this slope is a 10’ wide access and maintenance path. Near the bottom of
the slope is a small set up area with space for outdoor movies screens, a concrete pad for movie
projectors, a 240V power panel for audio-visual equipment, and an ADA accessible viewing
area. Any privately programmed outdoor concerts, movies in the park, or other community
gathering events would be responsible for providing all necessary event equipment and must
receive all permissions and permits from the City of Chula Vista prior to the event.
The low point of the site is located in the southwest corner of the park and consists of a relatively
large level area. This lower level area provides a number of smaller passive recreation lawn
spaces for informal play and general park use. It also includes a number of programmed activity
spaces such as a children’s play area, basketball court, and group picnic area. These programmed
areas are all connected by a 10’ wide west walk loop designed to include accent trees and
pedestrian scale lighting. The parking area and comfort station also occur adjacent to the west
walk loop.
The draft Park Master Plan is included as Attachment #3 included with this report.
Park Amenities
The design of the 8.1-acre park site consists of the following elements:
• Multi-purpose field with Sports Lighting
• Group picnic area with a 24’x34’ shade structure, 6 picnic tables, 4 barbeques, trash
receptacles, and hot ash containers.
• Basketball court that also includes striping for two pickleball courts.
• Children’s play area with a play element for children between the ages of 2-5, a play
element for children between the ages of 5-12, swings, and a balance element.
• Outdoor amphitheater space
• Overlook picnic area with 4 picnic tables, 2 benches and trash receptacles
• Small picnic area and bounce house set up area that includes 4 picnic tables, 2 barbeques,
trash receptacles, and hot ash containers.
• 10’ wide West Walk Loop with site lighting
• Comfort station per City of Chula Vista Parks Department’s Prototype A
• Parking lot (7 Standard stalls, 2 ADA stalls)
• Trash enclosure (Trash, Recycle, Green Waste)
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
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 that 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.).
06/21/18, Item_____
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Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Parks a 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 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 Village 3 North Neighborhood Park (P-1) plan addresses the Healthy Community and
Connected Community goals as it seeks to provide recreational opportunities and community
gathering space for residents.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal year impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The park is being provided as a turnkey park whereby the developer designs and constructs the
park on behalf of the City. There will be no capital cost to the City for the design and
construction of this park. However, the City will be responsible for the annual general fund cost
per acre for maintenance of the park.
The budget for the development of the park is $5,109,700.00 ($4,460,950 construction costs and
$648,750 soft costs.)
The current costs estimate for design and construction of the park prepared by the Master
Developer’s cost estimator is $5,078,874.00. The cost estimate does not include costs to develop
the 0.6-acres of non-credited park areas in excess of a 4:1 slope. The cost to develop those slope
areas is to be incurred by the Master Developer.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Village 3 North Neighborhood Park (P-1) Concept Plan from the approved SPA plan for
Village 3 North and a Portion of Village 4
2. Vicinity Map
3. Draft Park Master Plan
Prepared by: Zach Tanner, Landscape Architect, Development Services Department
UNIVERSITY VILLAGES SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN
Otay Ranch Village 3 North and a Portion of 4 V. Parks, Recreation and Open Space
December 2016 Page 93
Exhibit 31
Village 3 North Neighborhood Park (P-1) Concept Plan
This concept plan is for illustrative purposes only. Actual site development may vary from concepts depicted in this exhibit.
VICINITY MAP
KEY MAP
PARK SITE
PARK SITE
DRAFT PARK MASTER PLANDate: May 22, 2018OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3, PARK 1ESCAYA NEIGHBORHOOD PARKC-1
DATE:JUNE 21, 2018
ITEM TITLE:RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL AGREEMENT
WITH THE SEVEN MILE CASINO TO ALLOW USE OF THE
PARKING LOT AT BAY BOULEVARD PARK IN EXCHANGE
FOR PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SUBMITTED BY:Tim Farmer, Parks and Recreation Administrator
REVIEWED BY:Tracy Lamb, Director of Community Services
SUMMARY
This proposed agreement will allow The Seven Mile Casino to continue use of Bay Boulevard
Park’s parking lot in exchange for maintenance services in the Park and parking lot.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies
for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State
CEQA Guidelines because the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
Thus, no further environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION
Commission recommend City Council approval of agreement with Seven Mile Casino to use
parking lot at Bay Boulevard Park in exchange for park maintenance services.
DISCUSSION
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA STATEMENT
JUNE 21, 2018, Item 5
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The Seven Mile Casino has requested the City allow their patrons to utilize the Bay Boulevard
Park lot to augment their onsite parking. The City surveyed the parking patterns at the park and
observed that there is excess parking capacity beyond the demand by park patrons. The City
entered into a pilot agreement where the City allowed for a portion of the daytime parking and
all the nighttime parking was made available for Casino patrons. In return, the Casino took over
responsibility for trash collection and disposal throughout the Park and parking lot. This pilot ran
between the Summer of 2017 to the Spring of 2018 during which time no complaints or concerns
were received by City.
It is now recommended that an agreement be approved allowing The Seven Mile Casino to
continue use of the Park’s lot in exchange for maintenance services in the Park and parking lot.
The term is for one year with two one-year options to extend available at the discretion of the
City Manager. The agreement not only requires the casino to provide for trash collect ion and
disposal, but further requires that they clean and sanitize the park furniture on a weekly basis and
keep the lawn areas watered and mowed.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
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 that 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 a Recreation
Commission member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict
of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality,
Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. This
agreement supports the Economic Vitality goal as it assists a business in providing additional
parking capacity and at the same time providing maintenance services at a City Park.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
This action will result in a no savings to the General Fund as Parks staffing levels will remain the
same. This action will result in freed staffing capacity to maintain other parks and amenities in
the City to a higher standard.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The freed capacity for this fiscal year will continue with each year the Casino provides the park
maintenance services that would otherwise be provided from the City through the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Second License Agreement
Prepared by:Tim Farmer, Parks & Recreation Administrator