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Home My WebLink About2024-07-18 PRC Agenda Packet REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Norman Park Senior Center Conference Room 270 F St., Chula Vista Present:Martin Calvo, Commissioner Conser, Commissioner Enriquez, Commissioner Gregorio, Chair Zarem Also Present:Barbara Locci, Principal Recreation Manager Ellis, Deputy City Manager Chase _____________________________________________________________________ 1.CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at _6:02____ p.m. in Norman Park. 2.ROLL CALL Commissioner Padilla absent 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS The following community members provided oral comments: Robert Johnson 4.PRESENTATION Deputy City Manager Courtney Chase presented to the Commission 5.ACTION ITEMS 5.1Approval of Meeting Minutes 1 Corrections made by the Commission: Item 4.2 needs to be taken out Item 6 the comment was made by Commissioner Zarem not Calvo Moved byCommissioner Conser Seconded byCommissioner Gregorio RESULT: Carried Unanimously 5.2Approval and Recommendation to City Council for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025Approved Budget for Parks and Recreation Department Moved byCommissioner Enriquez Seconded byCommissioner Conser Commission review and recommend to City Council for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 proposed budget for Parks and Recreation RESULT: Carried Unanimously 5.3Recommendation to Approve Soccer Mini-Pitch Agreement 40 Moved byMartin Calvo Seconded byCommissioner Zarem Commission Recommend to City Council to Approve the Soccer Mini-Pitch Agreement 6.STAFF COMMENTS Shaun Ellis informed the Commission about "Movies at the Park" 7.CHAIR COMMENTS Commissioner Calvo inquired about Eucalyptus Park and a soft opening of Harborside Park when it is ready. 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Zarem asked about a D Street Park 9.ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at __7:02___ p.m. Minutes prepared by: Barbara Locci, Secretary 2 _________________________ Barbara Locci, Secretary 3 Parks and Recreation Commission AGENDA STATEMENT DATE: JULY 18, 2024 ITEM TITLE: RECOMMENDATIONTOAPPROVETHEPARK MASTERPLANFORTHE5.5-ACRE NEIGHBORHOODPARK(LOTD)INOTAY RANCHVILLAGE8WESTANDTHENAME “BAYANIPARK”. Laura Handschumacher, Landscape Architect SUBMITTED BY: Development Services Department REVIEWED BY: Laura C. Black, AICP, Director of Development Services Lisa Rudloff, Interim Director ofParks and Recreation Patricia Ferman, Principal Landscape Architect SUMMARY This reportpresents the proposed Park Master Plan for the5.5-acre neighborhood park within Otay Ranch Village 8 West(Cota Vera), the park’s name, “Bayani Park”, and seeks the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation to forward to the City Council. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TheDirector of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)and has determined that the Project was adequately covered in previously certifiedFinal Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 10-03) – SCH #2010062093 for the Otay Ranch Village 8 West Sectional Planning Area (“SPA”) Plan. Thus, no further environmental review or documentation is required. RECOMMENDATION: The Parksand Recreation Commission, by majority vote,provide a recommendation to forward to the City Council regarding the proposed Park Master Plan for the 5.5-acre public park located in Otay Ranch Village 8 West, at the southeastern corner of the intersection of La Media Parkway and Avenida Caprise (Attachment 1)andthe park’s name, “Bayani Park”. 07/18/2024, Item 4.2 Page 2of 4 DISCUSSION: Background The SPA plan for Otay Ranch Village 8 West was adopted by City Council on December17, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-270. On May 13, 2019, a duly verified application requesting approval of an amendment to the SPA Plan (MPA19-0011) and a new Tentative Subdivision Map (PCS19- 0003) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by HomeFed Village 8, LLC (the “Developer”). The SPA Plan amendment and Tentative Subdivision Map were adopted by City Council on February 18, 2020 (Resolution Nos. 2020-033 and 2020-034, respectively). On November 3, 2020, Map No. 16428 was recorded by the County Recorder, File No. 2020-7000372. Map No. 16428 reflects Lot D for the neighborhood park. Otay Ranch Village 8 West includes an active mixed-use Town Center and other complementary land uses, including Community Purpose Facilities, an elementary public school, two urban parks (Central Square Park, formerly Town Square Park and neighborhood park), residential neighborhoods, open space, and a community-wide trails system. The 5.5-acre neighborhood park located on the eastern side of Village 8 West will increase the recreational opportunities already provided in the newly constructed Central Square Park located within the Town Center. Otay Ranch Village 8 West Parks Agreement Park obligations for development projects are found in Chapter 17.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”). This chapter is also known as the Parkland Dedication Ordinance (“PLDO”). The Agreement regarding construction of parks in Otay Ranch Village Eight West (the “Parks Agreement”) approved on October 20, 2020, by City Council Resolution 2020-223 further details the Village’s plan to meet the parkland obligations (Attachment 2). The Otay Ranch Village 8 West project (“Project”) satisfies the land dedication requirements of the PLDO by granting a Public Access Easement over the Central Square Park and the neighborhood park (Lot D) accepted by the City on Final Subdivision Map No. 16428 recorded at the County Recorder’s Office on November 3, 2020. Additionally, the Project has offered to dedicate an irrevocable fee interest to the City (“IOD”) for 12.3 usable acres within the Community Park (Lot A, Attachment 1). The Project will satisfy the park development requirements of the PLDO by constructing the neighborhood park in addition to the already constructed Central Square Park and by paying in-lieu fees for the Project’s proportionate share of the Community Park development improvements. The Parks Agreement acknowledges that the neighborhood park shall be owned and maintained by the Otay Ranch Village 8 West Homeowners’ Association and, as such, park improvements may deviate from standard park improvements typically required in City parks. In accordance with the Parks Agreement, if such additional amenities are provided, the cost and associated park development fee credits shall be subject to approval by the Director of Development Services, or designee. The Developer has agreed to provide a mechanism to fund the perpetual maintenance for both the 5.5-acre neighborhood park and the 2.8-acre Central Square Park included within the Project. Based on the current estimated annual cost of $14,000 per acre to maintain parks, the Developer 07/18/2024, Item 4.2 Page 3of 4 or their Assignees are responsible for an annual park maintenance cost of approximately $116,200 per year. Neighborhood Park (Lot D) The neighborhood park in Cota Vera is a 5.5-acre HOA-owned and maintained park that is to be openfor use by the public. The park’s theme revolves around the proposed Filipino American Veterans monument to be located within the park as well as the Filipino American culture and influence within the Chula Vista community. The proposed park name “Bayani” means ‘hero’ in Tagalog or someone who sacrifices for the nation or community. The park is designed to provide the following features and flexible, non-programmed recreational amenities (Attachment 3): A two-acre multi-purpose field with lighting One full-size basketball court with lighting Two decomposed granite bocce ball courts Six pickleball courts with lighting A tot lot with separate play structures forboth 2-5 and 5-12 age groups Concrete paths which connect to regional trail system Picnic tables for general and small group picnicking Benches for seating and sports viewing Bicycle racks and a drinking fountain with dog bowl A restroom comfort station with two unisex rooms Park Entry monument wall sign Filipino-American Veterans monument Off-street parking lot with sixteen standard stalls and two handicap accessible stalls designated for park use only On-site 3-bin trash enclosure Connection to CalWest development bordering south edge of park Joint use on-street parking for thirteen vehicles adjacent to the park Neighborhood Park Cost and Budget Analysis The total estimated budget for the neighborhood park will be based on the Parkland Acquisition and Development (“PAD”) fees applicable at the time the construction contract is awarded. Park costs and budget will be consistent with the requirements outlined in the recorded Parks Agreement. Next Steps The proposed park master plan for the 5.5-acre public neighborhood park and the park’s name, “Bayani Park” process includes the following next steps: 1. City Council approval of this plan and park’s name to be scheduled for fall 2024 City Council meeting. Exact date shall be determined. 2. The Developer will construct the neighborhood park. Construction is anticipated to start summer 2025. 3. The Community Homeowner Association will perpetually maintain the park after construction is completed. 07/18/2024, Item 4.2 Page 4of 4 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 which 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.). The staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by the Parks and Recreation Commission members, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal year impact to the City. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT The Developer will construct the neighborhood park on behalf of the City to meet their park obligations. There will be no capital cost to the City for the creation of this park. This park will be perpetually maintained by the Community’s Homeowners Association. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Parks Agreement 3. Neighborhood Park Master Plan (Proposed name: Bayani Park) Prepared by: Laura Handschumacher, Landscape Architect, Development Services Department