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Home My WebLink About2026-03-19 PRC Agenda Packet Date:Thursday, March 19, 2026 Time:6:30 p.m. Location:Norman Park Senior Center Conference Room 270 F St., Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting ______________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Join us for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Each person will be allotted three minutes to address the Commission, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer. Electronic Public Comments: At  www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting and click on the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click on "Leave Comment." The deadline to submit e-comments or any comments emailed to PRC@chulavistaca.gov will be noon on the day of the meeting. Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request modifications or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting by contacting commission staff at PRC@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Enriquez, Fawver, Padilla, Rodriguez, Zarem, Chair Calvo 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS The public 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 Committee from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda. The Committee may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. 4.ACTION ITEMS Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the meeting minutes dated: January 15, 2026 4.2 Written Communications 8 Communication from Commissioners Padilla and Rodriguez requesting an excused absence from the January 15, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Communication from Chair Calvo requesting an excused absence from the March 15, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Commission approve excused absences 5.PRESENTATIONS The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. 5.1 Hilltop Park Slope Stabilization Project Update 11 Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the presentation of updates of Hilltop Park 5.2 Inaugural Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Installation at MacKenzie Creek Park Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the presentation of the installation that took place on March 4, 2026 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 11 5.3 Budget Fiscal Year 2026/27 Updates Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the presentation for the budget updates 5.4 Update on Spring Programming Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the presentation of programs being offered for the Spring 2026 5.5 Status of Recreation Program Plan Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the status of the recreation program plan 5.6 Recreation Supervisor III Vacant Position Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the announcement that position has been filled and will start on March 20, 2026 5.7 Leader of the Season - Jordan Carpadakis Presented by Director Carson RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the announcement of Winter 2025 leader of the season, Jordan Carpadakis. 6.STAFF COMMENTS 7.CHAIR COMMENTS 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 9.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on May 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Materials provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission related to any open- session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact Commission staff at PRC@chulavistaca.gov. City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda Page 3 of 11 2026-01-15 parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 City of Chula Vista Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting MINUTES Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Covarrubio called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comments by Alisha Morrison, Michelle Harms, Walt Rose, Alisa van Ginkel, Darrell Jett, Donna Hodge, Susan Heavilin, Lucia, and Janeen Reed in support of keeping Rohr Park Horse Arena. Received public comment by Robert. 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Received public comment from Mary Johnson Powell. Page 4 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda 2026-01-15 parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 Moved by Commissioner Fawver Seconded by Chair Calvo Commission move to approve the meeting minutes dated December 11, 2025, with amendment. The motion was carried by the following vote: RESULT: Carried (4 to 0) 4.2 Memorial Park Plaza Planning by Director of Economic Development David Graham Downtown Chula Vista District Manager, Dominic Li Mandri presented on the topic. Moved by Commissioner Enriquez Seconded by Chair Calvo Review and consider proposed concepts and take action as appropriate. Commission moved to proceed with concepts D and E. The motion was carried by the following vote: RESULT: Carried (4 to 0) 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Leader of the Season Presented by Director Carson Received public comment by Robert 5.2 Hilltop Park Slope Stabilization Project - Rain Impacts by Director Carson Received public comment by Robert 5.3 Recreation Program Plan Draft by Director Carson Received public comment by Robert Director Carson introduced volunteer Felix Delgado as his accountability partner that will be assisting in accomplishing accreditation standards. Page 5 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda 2026-01-15 parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 5.4 Requested Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Project for Parks and Recreation Department by Director Carson Received public comment by Robert 6. STAFF COMMENTS Director Carson notified commission he will be hosting an Out -of-Class- Assignment Academy for hourly staff to assist with centers where full-time staff are on FMLA leave. Director Carson notified commission that all supervisors have rotated to their new centers. Director Carson notified commission that the department received a $35,000 grant for specific programming and will go into detail later once he is able to. 7. CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Calvo confirmed that the Friends of Chula Vista have allocated $9,000 in scholarships for 2026 and would like to meet to discuss activities and ideas that Friends of Chula Vista can be in conjunction with the staff. Chair Calvo followed up on the back order of the replacement lights for MacKenzie Creek Park and Director Carson confirmed that parts are expected to be arrive mid-March and project to be complete by end of March. Chair Calvo followed up on the replacement for Commissioner Zarem and Director Carson reported from City Clerk that the City Council is currently evaluating all commissioner appointments to ensure there is equity among all appointments and Commissioner Zarem was contacted and agreed to continue serving as needed. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Enriquez informed commission that she will not be able to attend the upcoming Measure P meeting and invited anyone else to attend if they are interested. Commissioner Enriquez reminded the commission that her term will be expiring soon. Commissioner Zarem is concerned about Public Works budget due to Open Space staff claiming they are unable to fix a broken post. Commissioner Zarem commented on horse arenas should be evacuation points for horses according to a disaster training, but Director Carson confirmed that Page 6 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda 2026-01-15 parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 arena has not been officially designated but every ballfield with a fence is where large and small animals can relocate. Commissioner Zarem inquired about the next park opening and Director Carson confirmed that Eucalyptus Park is slated to be the next in summer 2026. Commissioner Zarem inquired if we have considered partnering up with schools for soccer field usage, and Director Carson confirmed that is currently an option, but leagues prefer to rent city parks as cost is less. Commissioner Zarem commented on there being multiple pump tracks close to Rohr Park and it is unnecessary to be included in new design. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Kathy Covarrubio, Secretary _________________________ Kathy Covarrubio, Commission Secretary Page 7 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda 8.39 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 4,47,332 0 member’s absence from deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’ only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or 8, Member’s Signa January 15,2026 Parks and Recreation 03/11/2026 Ashleigh Padilla Page 8 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19 REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________ Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________ Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary. Please indicate the reason for the absence: 1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member; 2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting; 3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board or commission in advance of the meeting; 4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly significant event; 5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or 6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at least seven days in advance of the meeting. OR The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded as unexcused. I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct. Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee: Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request on: _________________. date) January 15, 2026 Parks and Recreation 3/12/2026Michelle Michelle Rodriguez Page 9 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19 REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________ Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________ Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary. Please indicate the reason for the absence: 1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member; 2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting; 3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board or commission in advance of the meeting; 4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly significant event; 5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or 6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at least seven days in advance of the meeting. OR The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded as unexcused. I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct. Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________ If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee: Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request on: _________________. date) March 19, 2026 Parks and Recreation Jan 24, 2026 Martin Calvo Page 10 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda Page 11 of 11 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission March 19, 2026 Agenda