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City of Chula Vista
Special Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
MINUTES
April 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Norman Park Senior Center Conference Room
270 F St., Chula Vista
Present: Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Zarem, Chair Calvo
Absent: Commissioner Enriquez, Commissioner Fawver, Vice Chair
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Also Present: Director of Parks and Recreation Carson, Assistant Director of
Parks and Recreation Bullock, Deputy City Attorney Ahn,
Commission Secretary Covarrubio
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. 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.
Yes (3): Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Zarem, and Chair Calvo
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 review and approve the Parks and
Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
Yes (3): Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Zarem, and Chair Calvo
RESULT:Carried (3 to 0)
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Director Carson notified commission of upcoming RED 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.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Kathy Covarrubio, Secretary
Kathy Covarrubio, Commission Secretary
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