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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-21 PRC Meeting MinutesCity of Chula Vista Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting MINUTES May 21, 2026, 16:30 p.m. Norman Park Senior Center Conference Room 270 F St., Chula Vista Present: Commissioner Enriquez, Commissioner Fawver, Commissioner Rodriguez Absent: Commissioner Zarem, Chair Calvo Also Present: Director of Parks and Recreation Carson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bullock, Commission Secretary Covarrubio, Deputy City Attorney Ahn Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Covarrubio called the roll. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Commission Secretary Covarrubio 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment by Robert. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Received public comment by Robert that pertained to agenda item 5.1 and 5.2 2026-05-21 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez Seconded by Commissioner Fawver Approve the meeting minutes dated: April 16, 2026 Yes (3): Commissioner Enriquez, Commissioner Fawver, and Commissioner Rodriguez RESULT: Carried (3 to 0) 5.2 Written Communications Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez Seconded by Commissioner Fawver Approve excused absences Yes (3): Commissioner Enriquez, Commissioner Fawver, and Commissioner Rodriguez RESULT: Carried (3 to 0) 5.3 Authorize the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit the Annual Activities Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Received public comment by Robert Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez Seconded by Commissioner Fawver Authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and submit the Board/Commission Annual Activities Report Yes (3): Commissioner Enriquez, Commissioner Fawver, and Commissioner Rodriguez RESULT Carried (3 to 0) 6. STAFF COMMENTS Director Carson notified commission that the official proclamation designating July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month will be presented at the City Council meeting on July 14, 2026. Director Carson confirmed that the department's July activity calendars have been finalized. Director Carson informed commission that a department intern is conducting a comprehensive photo inventory to document Page 2 of 3 2026-05-21 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes all park signs and amenities for tracking and maintenance purposes. Director Carson highlighted the current Capital Improvement Project (CiP) of budget noting that funds were allocated for the installation of three new sports field lighting and an upgrade to one sports field lighting. 7. CHAIR COMMENTS Interim Chair Enriquez informed commission that Measure P Citizen Oversight Committee recently approved recommendation of increasing the budget to improve the public works building roof, remodel of the Ken Lee building, remodel of Lauderbach building, iT Upgrades, and fields. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Rodriguez requested for a status update and information regarding several ongoing facility and park projects including the Ken Lee building, Lauderbach building, Eucalyptus Park, Harborside Park, and Hilltop Park. Commissioner Rodriguez also expressed concern regarding the high volume of simultaneous open projects, noting that concurrent construction leaves multiple parks partially closed to the public. She recommended that the department focus on completing current projects to minimize community disruption. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Kathy Covarrubio, Secretary Kathy ubio, Commission Secretary Page 3 of 3