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Home My WebLink About2026-04-16 PRC Agenda Packet SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Date:Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time:6:30 p.m. Location:Norman Park Senior Center Conference Room 270 F St., Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission Special 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 three hours prior to the meeting start time. 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Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Enriquez, Fawver, Padilla, Rodriguez, Zarem, Chair Calvo 3.ACTION ITEMS Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes.3 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the meeting minutes dated: March 19, 2026. 3.2 Review and Recommend Approval of the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. 7 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the City Council review and approve the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget. 4.STAFF COMMENTS 5.CHAIR COMMENTS 6.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 7.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 April 16, 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 10 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 6:31 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Covarrubio called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment by Benito Delgado and Robert 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Moved by Commissioner Fawver Seconded by Commissioner Zarem Approve the meeting minutes dated: January 15, 2 026 Page 3 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda 2026-03-19 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 RESULT: Carried (5 to 0) 4.2 Written Communications Moved by Commissioner Enriquez Seconded by Commissioner Zarem Commission approve excused absences RESULT: Carried (5 to 0) 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Hilltop Park Slope Stabilization Project Update Received public comment by Robert Principal Civil Engineer Nicola Kavanagh assisted with presentation and questions Hear the presentation of updates of Hilltop Park 5.2 Inaugural Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Installation at MacKenzie Creek Park Hear the presentation of the installation that took place on March 4, 2026 5.3 Budget Fiscal Year 2026/27 Updates Received public comment by Robert Hear the presentation for the budget updates 5.4 Update on Spring Programming Hear the presentation of programs being offered for the Spring 2026 5.5 Status of Recreation Program Plan Received public comment by Susan Heavlin Hear the status of the recreation program plan Page 4 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda 2026-03-19 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 5.6 Recreation Supervisor III Vacant Position Director Carson corrected the start date to April 17, 2026. Hear the announcement that position has been filled and will start on March 20, 2026 5.7 Leader of the Season - Jordan Carpadakis Hear the announcement of Winter 2025 leader of the season, Jordan Carpadakis. 6. STAFF COMMENTS Director Carson informed commission that he was invited by Janine Reed with Bonita Valley Horsemen and will be attending their horse clinic on Saturday from 10am-1pm. 7. CHAIR COMMENTS Vice-Chair Padilla thanked the staff for hearing the public's feedback and improving the commission meeting setup. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Zarem mentioned that the CERT Academy will be happening as the same time as the horse clinic and also inquired about Public Works attending meetings to update the commission on the conditions of th e fields. Commissioner Zarem reemphasized that there are multiple pump tracks near Rohr Park and the redesign should instead consider a soccer field. Commissioner Zarem also commented on the bike bridge that is being built between Main and Palm. Commissioner Enriquez inquired whether the Chula Vista Elementary School District has a relationship with a school safety patrol program to utilize the Rohr Park horse arena, noting that some schools in San Diego Unified School District currently receive grants to participate in similar horse camps. Commissioner Rodriguez inquired for updates to the empty building in Lauderbach Park Commissioner Fawver inquired for the status of the horse arenas. Commissioner Zarem inquired if Director Carson was scheduled to brief the City Council with updates for Rohr Park anytime soon. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Page 5 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda 2026-03-19 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Minutes prepared by: Kathy Covarrubio, Secretary _________________________ Kathy Covarrubio, Commission Secretary Page 6 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda City of Chula Vista Preliminary Budget FY 2027 1 DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Parks And Recreation Parks and Recreation INFORMATION WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/recreation PHONE (619) 409-5979 EMAIL RecAdmin@chulavistaca.gov The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational opportunities and services to the community. The Department’s vision is a community that achieves learning, self-discovery, balance, and essential life skills through recreation. Community involvement is an important component of this process as the Department’s values assessment information and evaluative input from the community on new and existing programs and services. Community volunteers are an important and valuable resource to the Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings and with their support, additional offerings of activities are available to the community. A multitude of programs and classes are currently offered to the community, which include the following: ■Adult and youth aquatics and sports ■Programs for senior citizens ■Camps for children during school intersessions ■Therapeutic classes ■Public rental of recreation facilities, including park gazebos ■Fee-based classes such as dance, performing arts, martial arts, physical fitness, preschool, and courses that promote physical fitness enrichment, and creativity ■Free after school programs during critical hours for children and youth focusing on fitness, fun, and a healthy lifestyle ■Coordinates the use of outdoor fields for local nonprofit youth-serving sports organizations ■The Parks and Recreation Department operates 12 recreational facilities throughout the City, which includes two outdoor swimming complexes (Parkway and Loma Verde). MISSION STATEMENT We enrich our community through recreation opportunities and services. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity – Respect – Professionalism – Accountability – Commitment – Teamwork – Fun 3.2 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda City of Chula Vista Preliminary Budget FY 2027 2 DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Parks And Recreation STRATEGIC GOALS Economic Vitality ■Enhance the quality, experience, and accessibility of parks and recreation opportunities and facilities for the citizens of Chula Vista. ↘STATUS: ►Continued services for senior citizens and therapeutic recreation programs, funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). ►Meals on Wheels 5-year lease to use Norman Park as a hub for senior meals. ►Partnered with the Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Foundation for a scholarship program for children who are in foster care and/or homeless families to participate in core recreation programs and services. ►Held the annual Snores & Smores family campout. ►Continued the Movies in the Park program throughout the City. ►Norman Park Senior Center received three grants - $4,000, $6,800 and $17,500 for Programs and Services ►Parkway Youth Sports received a grant for $35,000 to advance equitable access to youth sports programs Operational Excellence ■Perform quality public service to our citizens by enhancing facilities and programs. ↘STATUS: ►Expanding services targeting active adults, including fitness and wellness (yoga, tai chia, walking groups); social engagement (clubs, game nights, special events); lifelong learning (movies, guest lectures, arts and crafts); support services (health screenings and legal aid). Connected Community & Healthy Community ■Provide safe and inclusive parks and recreational programs, services, and facilities. ↘STATUS: ►Worked with local nonprofit youth sports organizations to continue the field allocation process to provide more equity in accessing Chula Vista sports fields. ►Conducted “Champions Run” 5k at the CVEATC. ►Celebrated Parks and Rec Month in May at Memorial Bowl. ►Participated in the Starlight Parade. ►Implemented Coed Youth Volleyball League. ►Rebranded Senior Walking group-Norman Park Sole Walkers. ►Continued Chula Vista’s Elementary Learn to Swim Program: fourth graders are provided swim lessons, water safety, sun safety, which continues to be funded through a grant provided by Kaiser Foundation. Received $93,500 for the program, which was expanded to serve families and seniors. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Estimated FY 2027 Projected Facility Attendance at Norman Park Senior Center 65,000 65,500 66,000 Number of Enrolled in Recreation Classes & Activities 29,000 29,500 30,000 Facility Attendance at Recreation Facilities 850,000 852,000 852,500 Number of Enrolled Teams in Adult Sports Leagues 580 590 592 Volunteers for the Parks & Recreation / Equivalent Cost Savings 90/$19,000 90/$19,000 90/$19,000 Page 8 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda City of Chula Vista Preliminary Budget FY 2027 5 DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Parks And Recreation Parks & Recreation (20.00) Administration Total GF FTE 20.00 Total Non GF FTE 0.00 Total Dept FTE 20.00 SportsSenior Services Recreation Facilities Mount San MiguelNorman Park Senior Center Chula Vista Woman’s Club Aquatics Adult Athletics Heritage Park Rec Center Parkway Pool Athletics & Ballﬁeld Management Loma Verde Pool Youth Athletics Loma Verde Rec Center Montevalle Rec Center Otay Recreation Center Parkway Rec Center Salt Creek Rec Center Veterans Rec Center ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Page 9 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda BUDGET CATEGORY FY 2024 ACTUAL FY 2025 ACTUAL FY 2026 ADOPTED FY 2027 PROPOSED Change EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses Salaries 1,397,210 1,779,278 2,118,008 2,264,282 146,274 Hourly Wages 1,637,710 1,863,103 1,940,312 2,078,883 138,571 Overtime 14,583 15,531 4,193 4,460 267 Health Benefits 236,537 274,861 332,439 340,002 7,563 Retirement Benefits 207,103 306,710 253,705 374,577 120,872 Other Personnel Expense 134,938 155,321 74,738 72,295 (2,443) Personnel Expenses Subtotal 3,628,082 4,394,804 4,723,395 5,134,499 411,104 Non-Personnel Expenses Supplies and Services 864,884 976,058 1,032,565 1,114,297 81,732 Other Expenses 220,933 284,659 170,000 301,739 131,739 Other Capital - 2,216 26,423 26,423 - Utilities 394,588 604,472 640,304 696,756 56,452 Internal Service Charges 15,098 16,083 38,200 38,452 252 Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,495,502 1,883,489 1,907,492 2,177,667 270,175 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,123,584$ 6,278,293$ 6,630,887$ 7,312,166$ 681,279$ REVENUES Use of Money and Property 1,887,040 1,839,627 1,794,266 1,871,747 77,481 Revenue from Other Agencies 18,127 24,331 12,500 26,825 14,325 Charges for Services 2,306,914 2,515,013 2,224,231 2,907,521 683,290 Other Revenues 301,448 324,955 241,447 256,489 15,042 TOTAL REVENUES 4,513,529$ 4,703,927$ 4,272,444$ 5,062,582$ 790,138$ NET PROGRAM EXPENDITURES 610,055$ 1,574,367$ 2,358,443$ 2,249,584$ (108,859)$ REVENUE RECOVERY %88%75%64%69% AUTHORIZED FULL TIME POSITIONS 19.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 - * Preliminary Budget estimates and subject to change with release of the FY2026-27 City Manager's Proposed Budget. SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENT RESOURCES (17) PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF CHULA VISTA FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES* City of Chula Vista Preliminary Budget FY 2027Page 10 of 10 City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission April 16, 2026 Agenda