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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Thursday, September 17, 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 Buddingh, Rodriguez, Worth, Zarem, Vice Chair Fawver, Chair
Calvo
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS 4
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 6
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the meeting minutes dated: July 16, 2026
5.2 Receive Report on the Park Master Plan for the 6.5-Acre Neighborhood
Park (P-1) and the 2.2-Acre Edge Trails in Otay Ranch Village Eight East,
and Recommend City Council Approval
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend the Park Master Plan for the 6.5-acre Neighborhood Park (P-1)
and the 2.2-acre Edge Trails in Otay Ranch Village Eight East be forwarded
to City Council for approval.
5.3 Memorial Bench Dedication Program 50
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the presentation and take action as appropriate.
6.STAFF COMMENTS
6.1 History and Background of the Chula Vista Golf Course 53
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the presentation and provide feedback.
6.2 Update on Automated External Defibrillator (AEDs) in City Parks Pilot
Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the update and provide feedback.
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7.CHAIR COMMENTS
7.1 School District Joint Use Park Sites
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on November 19, 2026.
Materials provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission related to any open-
session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the City
Clerk's office at PRC@chulavistaca.gov.
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City of Chula Vista
Regular 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
Deputy City Clerk Carballo called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Commissioner Enriquez.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 4.1)
Moved by Chair Calvo
Seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez
RESULT: Carried (5 to 0)
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4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of meeting minutes dated: May 21, 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mark Liuag and Bob Strahl spoke regarding the Chula Vista golf course.
Robert spoke on various topics.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Chair Calvo
Seconded by Commissioner Zarem
To elect Chair Calvo to serve as Chair and Commissioner Fawver as Vice
Chair. The motion was carried by the following vote:
RESULT: Carried (5 to 0)
7. STAFF COMMENTS
7.1 Update on Memorial Bench Program
Director Carson provided updates and responded to questions on the
item.
7.2 Update on Parks and Recreation Month
Director Carson provided updates and responded to questions on the
item.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
9. CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Calvo provided comments regarding staff work and requested clarification
on several procedural and administrative matters. Moved by Chair Calvo
Seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez
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To request staff provide an informational report, including the history and
background of the Chula Vista Golf Course. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
RESULT: Carried (5 to 0)
10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners spoke on various topics.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Sunem Carballo, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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Sunem Carballo, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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ITEM TITLE
Staff Report – Recommendation to Approve the Park Master Plan for the 6.5-Acre Neighborhood Park (P-1)
and the 2.2-Acre Edge Trails in Otay Ranch Village Eight East
Location: Neighborhood Park located on the west side of La Palmita Drive between Savoria Parkway and
Calle Escuela (Lot 9 on Final Subdivision Map No. 16659) and Edge Trails located south of La Media Parkway
between Village Eight West and SR-125.
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in the previously certified Final Environmental
Impact Report (“FEIR”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Otay Ranch University
Villages (FEIR 13-01; SCH #2013071077; adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2014-232 on December 2,
2014), with a First Addendum adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2016-254 on December 6, 2016, a
Second Addendum adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2021-120 on June 15, 2021, and a Third
Addendum adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2024-082 on May 14, 2024.
Recommended Action
Recommend the City Council approve the Park Master Plan for the 6.5-acre Neighborhood Park (P-1) and the
2.2-acre Edge Trails in Otay Ranch Village Eight East.
SUMMARY
This report presents the proposed Park Master Plan for the 6.5-acre Neighborhood Park and the 2.2-acre
Edge Trails within Otay Ranch Village Eight East and the Applicant, HomeFed Village 8E, LLC seeks the Parks
and Recreation Commission’s recommendation to forward to the City Council for approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It was
determined that the Project was adequately covered in the previously certified Final Environmental Impact
Report (“FEIR”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Otay Ranch University Villages
(FEIR 13-01; SCH #2013071077; adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2014-232 on December 2, 2014),
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with a First Addendum adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2016-254 on December 6, 2016, a Second
Addendum adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2021-120 on June 15, 2021, and a Third Addendum
adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2024-082 on May 14, 2024. No further CEQA actions or
determinations are required.
DISCUSSION
Background
Otay Ranch Village Eight East (the “Project”) is a residential community in eastern Chula Vista and forms the
second phase of the Cota Vera community, the first phase consists of Village Eight West. Village Eight East
will be developed in accordance with the Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area (“SPA”) plan, adopted by
City Council Resolution No. 2014-235, amended by City Council Resolution No. 2024-082, dated May 14,
2024. The Project SPA plan features an active, mixed-use Village Core alongside complementary land uses,
which include residential neighborhoods, a Community Purpose Facility, a future elementary school, open
space, parks, and a community-wide trail system.
The Project must meet parkland dedication obligations under Chula Vista’s Parklands and Public Facilities
Ordinance (“PLDO”), codified by Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.10. The PLDO requires new housing
development projects to provide parkland through a combination of land dedication, construction of
improvements, and/or in-lieu fees. For Village Eight East, parkland obligations were imposed through the
conditions of approval for the Project’s Tentative Subdivision Map (CVT 22-0005), adopted by City Council
Resolution No. 2024-082 on May 14, 2024.
Otay Ranch Village Eight East Parkland Obligations
On November 4, 2025, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2025-180, entered into a park development
agreement (Parks Agreement) with the Project applicant that further details how the parkland obligations
for Otay Range Village Eight East will be satisfied. The Project’s parkland obligation totals 26.525 acres of
park-credit-eligible land, consisting of 6.5-acre neighborhood park, 2.2 acres of edge trails, and 17.825 net
usable acres within the future Community Park site. The neighborhood park (Lot 9) and edge trail obligations
will be satisfied through public access easements. The Village Eight East Unit 1 Final Map No. 16659, recorded
at the County Recorder’s Office on November 24, 2025, provides the public access easements over the
neighborhood park and a portion of the edge trails. The remaining portion of the edge trails will be recorded
on Unit 2 Final Map at a future date.
The Community Park obligation will be satisfied through an irrevocable officer of dedication (IOD) a fee
interest in the entire 21.107-acre Community Park site, of which 17.825 acres constitute net usable parkland
eligible for park credit. The Project will also pay in-lieu fees for its proportionate share of the Community
Park development improvements.
The Parks Agreement acknowledges that the neighborhood park and edge trails will be owned and
maintained by the Cota Vera Homeowners’ Association and may therefore include amenities or
improvements beyond those typical of City-owned parks. Any costs associated with such nonstandard
amenities, and any corresponding park development fee credits, are subject to approval by the Director of
Development Services.,
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The Developer has agreed to fund the perpetual maintenance for both the 6.5-acre Neighborhood Park and
the 2.2-acre Edge Trails through Cota Vera Homeowner’s Association fees. Based on the current estimated
annual cost of $14,000 per acre, the Cota Vera Home Owners Association will be responsible for an estimated
annual Neighborhood Park maintenance cost of approximately $91,000 per year and an estimated annual
Edge Trail maintenance cost of $30,800 per year.
Neighborhood Park
The Neighborhood Park is a 6.5-acre HOA-owned and maintained park that is to be open for use by the public.
In accordance with the Parks Agreement, the City may request approval from the Cota Vera Homeowner’s
Association for up to twelve (12) City-sponsored events per year at the Neighborhood Park or Edge Trails.
The Neighborhood Park shall be designed and constructed to meet all applicable California Building Code
(CBC) and California Fire Code (CFC) requirements. The park is designed to provide the following features
and flexible, non-programmed recreational amenities (Attachment 3):
A one-acre multi-purpose field for active recreation
A one-acre open turf area for passive recreation and events
One full-size basketball court with lighting
A tot lot with separate play structures for both 2-5 and 5-12 age groups
Large and small off-leash dog park areas with fencing
Concrete pathways with pedestrian-scale pole lighting
Concrete plaza for events and food trucks
Shade structures over picnic areas
Benches and custom seating elements
Bicycle racks and drinking fountains
Trash and recycling receptacles
Pet waste stations
Restroom/comfort station
Trash enclosure
Park monument sign and informational signage
Off-street parking lot with twenty-five standard stalls and two handicap accessible stalls
Joint use on-street parking adjacent to park site
Edge Trails
The public access easement over the edge trails shall be 24-feet wide. The Edge Trails shall maintain a 12-
foot-wide minimum walkable surface with landscape buffers on each side. All Edge Trail segments shall be
designed and constructed to meet all applicable CBC and CFC requirements. The design of the edge trails
includes the following amenities (Attachment 4):
Stabilized decomposed granite trail
Overlook points with bench seating
Post and rail fencing
Trail Signage/Kiosks
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Trash and recycling receptacles
Pet waste stations
Neighborhood Park Cost and Budget Analysis
The total estimated budget for the Neighborhood Park will be based on the Parkland Acquisition and
Development (“PAD”) fees applicable at the time the construction contract is awarded. Park costs and budget
will be consistent with the requirements outlined in the recorded Parks Agreement.
Park Name
The park naming process shall comply with City Council Policy No. 470-01 and the proposed park name will
be presented at a later date.
CONCLUSION
Upon City Council approval of the Village Eight East Park Master Plan the Project developer is anticipated to
begin construction in 2027. The Developer will construct the neighborhood park and edge trails and has
provided the City with public access easements for public use to meet the Village Eight East park obligations.
Once completed, the park and trails will be perpetually maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.
The future Unit 2 Final Map will also include the 21.107-acre Community Park site, which is subject to an
irrevocable offer of dedication to the City. Of that total acreage, 17.825 net usable acres will be eligible for
park credit. The Developer will satisfy its proportionate share of the Community Park development
obligation through payment of the applicable in-lieu fees, consistent with the Parks Agreement and the
Project’s conditions of approval. A master plan for the Community Park will be brought forward for the Park
and Recreation Commission consideration at a future date, as development of the villages adjacent to the
Community Park proceeds and funding for the park improvements is secured.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the Parks and Recreation Commission members and has found
no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action.
Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest
under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political
Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Parks and Recreation Commission
member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
Current Year Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with the development, maintenance, and/or
operation of the Neighborhood Park or Edge Trails. The Developer will construct the Neighborhood Park and
Edge Trails to satisfy the Project’s park development obligations, with approved construction costs
reimbursed through park development fee credits against fees otherwise due for the Project’s building
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permits. Ongoing maintenance and operation of these improvements are the responsibility of the Cota Vera
Homeowners’ Association; the City will incur no capital or ongoing maintenance for these facilities.
Future Year Fiscal Impact
The future development of the Community Park will result in capital costs to the City’s Capital Improvement
Program, and its operation and maintenance will result in ongoing General Fund costs. The amount and
timing of these future costs have not yet been determined and will depend on the approved Community Park
master plan, the timing of surrounding development, available park development fees and other id entified
funding sources, and the scope and timing of park improvements.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Neighborhood Park Master Plan
3. Edge Trail Master Plan
Staff Contact: Laura Handschumacher, Landscape Architect, Development Services
Rebecca Bridgeford, Deputy Director, Development Services
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ATTACHMENT 1
VILLAGE EIGHT EAST
PROPERTY MAP
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LEGEND
Park Gateway Signage
Natural Turf Area with U10 Soccer Field (41,000 sq. ft.)
Seating Nooks
Parking Lot with 27 Stalls (2 ADA, 25 Standard)
Shaded Plaza with Picnic Tables (2,500 sq. ft.)
Planting Area, typ.
Planting Mounds, typ.
2-12 Playground with Accessible Play
Components (8,000 sq. ft.)
Trash and Recycling Enclosure
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Shade Trees, typ.
Basketball Court with Nighttime Lighting
Active Play Lawn Area (3,360 sq. ft.)
Shaded Seating Area with Decomposed Granite
Paths, Benches, and 4-Seat Tables
Natural Turf Rolling Meadow (47,500 sq. ft.)
Event Plaza (3,500 sq. ft.)
Food Truck Staging Area (24 ft. wide)
Fenced Off-Leash Decomposed Granite Dog Park with
Large and Small Dog Enclosures
Concrete Seat Walls Set into Grade
Event Stage and Food Truck Plaza Vehicular Exit with
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Trash, Recycling, and Compost Waste Receptacle, typ.
Street Trees per Landscape Master Plan, typ.
Bench, typ.
Dog Waste Station
ADA Drinking Fountain with Pet Fountain
10 ft. Height Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence at Basketball Court
4 ft. Height Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence at Basketball Court
Vehicular Entrance with Removable Locking Bollard For
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The mark consists of 3 overlapping shapes
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Village 8 East P-1 Park Preliminary Birds Eye View
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The mark consists of 3 overlapping shapes
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Village 8 East P-1 Park Preliminary Playground View
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Gateway Signage
Interactive Play Elements
Event Plaza and Stage
Tree Shaded Seating Nooks
Angular Playground Aesthetic
Food Truck Plaza
Passive Lawn Areas
Full Basketball Court with Concrete Surfacing
Dog Park Amenities
Shaded Picnic Plazas
Active Lawn Areas
Decomposed Granite Dog Park with Separate Enclosures for
Small and Large Breeds
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Post and Railing Fencing, typ.
Decomposed Granite Trail with Shoveled Edge, typ.
Concrete Seat Wall with Bench Topper
Boulder, typ.
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Telescope
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Village 8 East Edge Trail Preliminary Western Overlook View
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•Site Context and Analysis
•Preliminary Park Master Plan
•Edge Trail and Overlooks
AGENDA
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Context & Analysis
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SITE CONTEXT
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P-1 Park
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Future Elementary
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Veterans Park
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Edge Trail
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EDGE TRAIL
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PRELIMINARY EDGE TRAIL OVERLOOKS
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Thank You
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APPLICATION
PACKAGE
Memorial Bench &
Picnic Table Program
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City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Memorial Bench and
Picnic Table Program Application
PURPOSE
DONATIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS
A completed application is required for approval and to initiate this process.
Interested parties can get an application on the City of Chula Vista website or call
(619) 409-5979 to obtain an application. The donor can request the wording on the
plaque as part of the application. Once the donated item is ordered, the donor will be
notified of the installation date.
LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
CARE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
The City of Chula Vista will maintain the donated item for the useful life of the item, as
determined by the City. The City of Chula Vista will determine when the donated item
is no longer reasonable to maintain.
Costs for the donated items are:
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Bench: $4,000
PicnicTable: $5,000
The donation covers the cost of purchasing the donated item and installation. For the
bench and picnic table, the donation will include the installation of a 5”x10”
commemorative plaque. The plaque shall have standard wording limited to “In Memory
of (NAME)” or “In Honor of (NAME)” and the month and year donated (e.g. October
2018).
The City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Department has developed the Memorial
Bench and Picnic Table Program as a way to commemorate individuals, families or
organizations.
The Parks and Recreation Department has standardized a bench or picnic table for
placement in predetermined locations in City parks as part of the program. Upon
request, the Parks and Recreation Department will send a representative to meet with
interested parties and will mutually agree on the location the commemorative item will
be placed. The Director of Parks and Recreation will consider special requests for
locations other than those predetermined for placement of the commemorative items.
It may be determined by the Parks and Recreation Department that a park has an
adequate amount of commemorative benches and picnic tables and is considered full.
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Payment
Credit Card:
Applicant
Name________________ Phone Number_______________________
Address___________________________________________________
Email_____________________________________________________
Type of Memorial
Memorial Plaque
Placement of Memorial Item
Name of Park Requested_____________________________________
I have read and understand the Memorial Bench and Picnic Table installation, care
and replacement information.
Signature______________________________ Date ______________
This section to be completed by the Parks and Recreation Department
Park Bench $4,000
Picnic Table $5,000
□ Visa
□ Mastercard
Exact Name on Card:________________________________________
Card number:______________________________________________
V-Code:_________________ Expiration Date:____________________
□ Check: Please make payable to the City of Chula Vista
In Memory of_________________________________________
Month and Year of Donation_____________________________
In Honor of___________________________________________
Month and Year of Donation_____________________________
Approved by____________________
Date Installed__________________
Payment Date______________
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History of Chula Vista
Municipal Golf Course
Prepared by
Frank Carson
Parks & Recreation Director
Prepared for
Parks & Recreation Commission
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• Opened as the Bonita Valley Country Club 1961-1962
• City acquired property 1965-1966, purchased for $1.045M
• Renames after purchase to Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course
• City staff maintained and operated from 1966-1984
• American Golf Corporation lease 1984-2016 for operations
and maintenance
• Touchstone Golf LLC, professional management agreement
2016 to present
• Touchstone Golf LLC merges with Kemper Sports in 2025
Key Historical Dates
The Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course has two overlapping histories. One is a mid 20th century long
running effort by the Sweetwater Valley and the City of Chula Vista to preserve and operate a public
golf facility in a floodplain setting. The second era was in 1984 when the City of Chula Vista entered
into a long-term lease with American Golf Corporation.
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1950-1966
• Post WWII Boom
• Construction & development in the South Bay
• Mid-Century pattern of
○ Assembling land
○ Creating amenities
○ Using amenities to market housing
• Developed within the Sweetwater River and
floodplain to be Bonita Valley Country Club
• Designed by Professional Golfer Billy Casper
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• Private country club to a public asset
• Acquired for $1.045M
• Acquisition occurred roughly at the same time as acquiring
Rohr Park (1966)
• 1970’s The Glenn clubhouse restaurant served as a meeting
and event venue
• Funding model of public access with:
○ Green fees
○ Tournaments
○ Food and beverage
○ Merchandise
○ Banquet activities
1966-1984
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1984-2016
• 20-year lease with American Golf Corporation
• Included two five-year renewals
• 1986 amendment for two additional years
• Rent was based on
○ Golf operations
○ Food and beverage sales
○ Percentage revenue after thresholds
• American Golf Corporation responsible for
○ Staffing, maintenance, operations
○ Accounting, food and beverage
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• Professional Management Agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC
• From a 32-year lease with AGC to a management agreement
• Gave City of Chula Vista greater control
○ Operating standards
○ Responsive to changing markets
○ Contractor performance
• Management agreement through 2023
• Touchstone is responsible for
○ Physical improvements
○ Improve financial position of the asset
○ Increase patronage and revenue
2016-2023
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2023-Current
• New professional management agreement with
Touchstone Golf, LLC in 2023 through 2028
• 2025 Touchstone merges with Kemper Sports
• ADA improvements to building
• Opening of Slice Society restaurant
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Questions and
Comments
Prepared by
Frank Carson
Parks & Recreation Director
Prepared for
Parks & Recreation Commission
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