HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-17 PRC MinutesMINUTES 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:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioners Doyle, German, Gregorio, Zarem
Commissioners Buddingh, Garcia -Lopez, and Chair Fernandez
Community Services Director Lamb, Parks and Recreation
Administrator Farmer, Landscape Architect Caro
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 I 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, COMMIS SIONERS VBOARD 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.
Tiffany 111 Bach, Administrative Secretary
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