HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-22 PRC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 22, 2018
6:30 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 Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia -Lopez, German, Zarem,
ABSENT: Commissioner Gregorio, Chair Fernandez
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Public Works Hopkins, Principal Recreation Manager
Contreras, Principal Recreation Manager Farmer, Landscape
Architect Caro
PUBLIC COMMENTS
I There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 18, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommendation,, Commission approve the minutes
2. APPROVAL COMMISSIONER GERMAN ABSENCE FROM JANUARY 18, 2018)
SPECIAL MEETING
Staff recommendation: Commission excuse the absence
ACTION: Commissioner Buddingh moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items I through 2. Commissioner Garcia -Lopez seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 — Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia -Lopez, Zarem
Abstain: I — German
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
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3. DESIGNATION AND SET ASIDE FOR PARKLAND PURPOSES OF A 0 -81 -ACRE
SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE D STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, WEST OF
WOODLAWN AVENUE, AND RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE DRAFT
PARK MASTER PLAN AND THE NAME FOR THE PUBLIC PARK TO BE
LOCATED WITHIN SAID SITE
Landscape Architect Caro presented the master plan for a 0.81 -acre site park, Background on
the community outreach efforts and the development of the master plan by Landscape Architects
and City staff was provided. Park name options ("Westview Park," "Vista Park," and "D Street
Park") were provided to the Commissioners for their input. Commissioners Buddingh and
German suggested that the gazebo be raised (or placed on a raised mound) to enhance the view
from the gazebo. Commissioner Buddingh recommended foundation trees be used to frame the
view, Commissioners Buddingh and Doyle expressed concern about theproposed seven foot
high wall blocking the view and being vandalized. Commissioners Garcia -Lopez and Zarem
expressed concerns about parking availability and ADA designated stalls. Landscape Architect
Caro stated that seven stalls and. the ADA stall will be reserved for park users during park hours.
Commissioners expressed concern that if the park is not designed for visibility and is not
patrolled; the park may be used as a place to conduct criminal activity.
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to receive an update to the plan with
Commissioners' comments addressed by City staff, Commissioner Buddingh
seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes . 5 — Buddingh, Doyle, Garcia -Lopez, German, Zarem
OTHER BUSINESS
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Principal Recreation Manager Farmer introduced new Recreation Supervisor III Vasquez.
Public Works Director Hopkins stated that there will be continued sprinkler work at
fields.
5. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Vice Chair Doyle requested that an update on the Rohr Golf Course be provided to the
Commission two or three months after the Salt Creek Golf Course closure,
6. COMMISSIONERSVBOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Buddingh recommended that a bee program similar to the County of San
Diego's be recommended to City Council,
ADJOURNMENT
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At 7:40 p.m., Vice Chair Doyle adjourned the meeting to the next Special Meeting on April 19,
2018, 6:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
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Tiffany ellbach, Administrative. Secretary
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