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Date:Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time:6:30 p.m.
Location:Norman Park Senior Center Conference Room
270 F St., Chula Vista
Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Enriquez, Fawver, Rodriguez, Zarem, Chair Calvo
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4.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.
5.ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to
elicit discussion and deliberation.
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the meeting minutes dated: April 16, 2026
5.2 Written Communications 7
Communication from Chair Calvo and Commissioner Zarem requesting an
excused absence from the May 21, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve excused absences
5.3 Authorize the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit the Annual
Activities Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and submit the
Board/Commission Annual Activities Report
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on July 16, 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.
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2026-04-16 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes
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City of Chula Vista
Special Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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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. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes.
Public comment received by resident Robert.
Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez
Seconded by Commissioner Zarem
Approve the meeting minutes dated: March 19, 2026.
RESULT:Carried (3 to 0)
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3.2 Review and Recommend Approval of the Parks and Recreation
Department Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
Public comment received by resident Javi Torres and Johann and Josue
Torres.
Director Carson presented and Deputy City Manager Schoen and Budget
& Analysis Manager Prendell assisted with answering questions.
Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez
Seconded by Commissioner Zarem
Recommend that the City Council revie w and approve the Parks and
Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
RESULT:Carried (3 to 0)
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Director Carson notified commission of upcoming AED dedication at Lauderbach
Park, Earth Day event at Bayfront Park, and April Pool's Day.
5. CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Calvo inquired about the status of filling vacant and expired commission
seats. Director Carson confirmed that the City Clerk’s office is currently in
discussions regarding the appointment process.
Chair Calvo inquired about the upcoming Champions 5K, and Assistant Director
Bullock confirmed a tentative date of November 14, 2026, noting that the
department is currently awaiting the drafting of necessary contracts.
Chair Calvo sought clarification on whether the horse arena had been reinstated
in the Rohr Park Master Plan. Director Carson clarified that the arena was never
removed from the plan. The project is presently in the preliminary design phase,
which includes processing public input and conducting a CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) study.
Chair Calvo formally requested that the Commission include the Pledge of
Allegiance at the commencement of all future meetings.
6. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Zarem inquired about upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and
Director Carson confirmed that none are currently scheduled.
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Commissioner Zarem asked for clarification regarding the Hilltop Park
construction; Director Carson confirmed that the project is being managed by
contractors in coordination with the Engineering Department.
Commissioner Zarem requested an update on Eucalyptus Park, and Director
Carson reported that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the projected completion
date has been adjusted to December 2026.
Commissioner Zarem inquired about the accessibility of new parks within
housing developments. Director Carson confirmed that these parks are open to
the public but are maintained by the respective Homeowners Associations
(HOAs).
Commissioner Zarem reported that brush clearance operations in open space
areas are scheduled to commence shortly.
Commissioner Zarem inquired regarding the management of the Greenbelt Map,
noting that current versions are outdated and do not include recent trail additions.
Director Carson stated he would coordinate with Development Services to
identify the responsible party and arrange for a staff presentation to provide a
formal update.
Commissioner Rodriguez inquired about the schedule for summer activity and
promotions. Director Carson reported that a comprehensive plan is in place for a
multitude of upcoming summer activities to ensure timely outreach.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Kathy Covarrubio, Secretary
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Kathy Covarrubio, Commission Secretary
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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)
(secretary/liaison’s name) May 7, 2026
5/21/2026
Parks and Recreation Commission
Kathy Covarrubio
John Zarem
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REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name:Martin Calvo
Date of Abs*n**, t\rtay,2l, 2026.
Board/Commission/Committee:Parks & Recreation
Chula Vista Municipal Code section ?.25.L1.0 (CJ allows board/commission/commitree members, by amajority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee mernber's absence from a meeting fo. ,.ryof the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from tbree consecutive, regular meetingJwilt bedeemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the membefs absince is excried by amaiority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as "excused" upon receipt of a member,srequest and majority vote of the board/camLnission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absentfrom a regular meeting, please complete and submitthis form to the chair or ru.iet*"y.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
L. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the membec
2. Business commitment of the member tltat 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 boardor commission in advarce of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeratr, religious service or ceremony, wedding or other similarly
significant evenq
5. Unexpected emergency situation that prohibie the membeds attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has $ven notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
leastseven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
I certiSz the reason for absence above is true and correct
Member's Signature:n"te, [4?y 8, 2026
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Completed on member's behalf by;
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Request for Excused Absence Fcrm - 6/J.9
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Parks and Recreation Commission
Annual Activity Report
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Highlights of Activities1
Martin Calvo and Ashleigh Padilla was reelected Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, during the
meeting on December 11, 2025.
Commission was presented with concepts for Memorial Park Plaza and voted to proceed with
concepts D and E.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) dedications were held at MacKenzie Creek Park on
March 4, 2026 and Lauderbach Park on April 23, 2026
Comments or Recommendations to the City Council
Commission came to a consensus to recommend Rohr Park horse arena to be kept in Master Plan
renovation.
1 Each board and commission must complete a written report of its activities from the previous fiscal year by June
30 each year. The report is submitted to the City Clerk and then forwarded to the City Council. (CVMC § 2.25.280)
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