HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-21 PRC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 21, 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 6:33 p.m. in the City Council Chambers', located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Buddingh, Garcia -Lopez, German (arrived at 6:36
p.m.), Zarem, and Chair Fernandez
ABSENT: Commissioners Doyle and Gregorio
ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer, Assistant Director of
Development Services Allen, Landscape Architects Caro and
Tanner, CEO De Lorenzo (De Lorenzo International)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
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
4. APPROVAL OF CHAIR FERNANDEZ'S ABSENCE FROM MAY 17) 2018,
SPECIAL MEETING
Staff recommendation: Commission excuse the absence
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ACTION: Commissioner Garcia -Lopez moved to approve staffs recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items I through 4. Commissioner Zarem seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 — Garica-Lopez, Fernandez, Zarem
No: 0
Abstain: I — Buddingh
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
5. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION
MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Landscape Architect Caro -presented the citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Background on the development of the master plan by City staff was provided.
ACTION: Commissioner Buddingh moved to recommend to approve the draft citywide
Parks and Recreation Master update. Commissioner Garcia -Lopez seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 — Buddingh, Fernandez, Garcia -Lopez, German, Zarem
No: 0
Abstain: 0
6. VILLAGE 3 P-1 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Landscape Architect Caro presented the draft park Master Plan. Background on the development
of the master plan by De Lorenzo International and City staff was provided,
ACTION: Commissioner German moved to approve to recommend to approve the draft park
Master Plan and the park name, "Escaya Park" located within said site.
Commissioner Buddingh seconded the motion, and it carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5 — Buddingh, Fernandez, Garcia -Lopez, German, Zarem
No: 0
Abstain: 0
7. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL AGREEMENT WITH SEVEN MILE
CASINO TO ALLOW USE OF THE PARKING LOT AT BAY BOULEVARD PARK
IN EXCHANGE FOR PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer presented the proposed agreement with Seven Mile
Casino.
ACTION: Commissioner Buddingh moved to recommend City Council approval of the
agreement with Seven Mile Casino to use parking lot at Bay Boulevard in exchange forpark
maintenance services with the condition that a parking spot be dedicated for ADAparking and a
Gambler's Anonymous sign be posted in the parking lot. Commissioner Zarem seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 — Buddingh, Fernandez, Garcia -Lopez, German, Zarem
No: 0
Abstain: 0
8. NOMINATION OF UP TO THREE COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE
MEASURE P CITIZEN'S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ("COC")
ACTION., Chair Fernandez moved to continue the item to the next meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Commissioner Buddingh seconded the motion, and it
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 — Buddingh, Fernandez, Garcia -Lopez, German, Zarem
No ., 0
Abstain: 0
OTHER BUSINESS
9. STAFF COMMENTS
Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer provided an update on the Parks and
Recreation division merger. He stated that new recreation software will be implemented
in November. He also provided an update on joint use agreements with schools and that
the Department is developing a blanket joint use agreement with Chula Vista Elementary
School and will reach out to elementary schools, individually.
10. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Fernandez thanked Commissioner Buddingh on his years of service on the Parks
and Recreation Commission and presented Commissioner Buddingh with a card and
certificate.
11. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Buddingh thanked the fellow Commissioners and stated that it has been a
pleasure serving and he is glad that the Parks and Recreation division is on the right
track. Commissioner German thanked Commission Buddingh for his service.
Commissioner German asked that an explanation as to why the City of Chula Vista is
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released from liability on the Southwestern College Recreational Facility's waiver form
be placed on the next meeting's agenda. Commissioner Zarem asked for an update on the
Norman Park Senior Center remodel. Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer
recommended that Commissioner Zarem contact the Public Works Department for an
update.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:42 p,m., Chair Fernandez adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on July 19,
2018, 6:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California,
Tiffany KQ lob ch Administrative Secretary
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