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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
5:30 P.M.
March 15, 2021
Zoom Meeting
Chair Luna called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Chair Luna, Vice Chair Martinez, Commissioners Simons, Thorp and Ste-
ketee
Commissioner Allemann was absent. Commissioner Sebahar joined the
meeting at 5:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons and a second by Vice Chair Martinez,
the minutes of the Jan. 25, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
were approved.
AYES: Chair Luna, Vice Chair Martinez and Commissioners Simons,Thorp and
Steketee.
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Commissioner Allemann and Sebahar
PRESENTATIONS
Parks· Planner Michael Tully recognized Eagle Scout Thomas Gonzales for his installa-
tion of a stone bench along the Arroyo Vista Trail.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Wilkinson's email regarding the issue of street trees in the Village and Barrio neigh-
borhoods was read for the Commissioners.
1. SR# 0321-1 DEPARTMENT REPORT
Recreation Services Manager Mike Pacheco and Parks Services Manager Tim Selke re-
ported on recently completed, ongoing and upcoming Parks & Recreation Department
programs, events and park projects.
Chair Luna had some questions on the Hub Park Trail and the Coastal Rail Trail connec-
tivity. Mr. Tim Selke explained the connectivity of the trails in that area was not part of the
scope of the current project.
Commissioner Simons requested some clarity on organized sports playing indoors. Mr.
Pacheco will get further clarification with the County of San Diego and follow up with the
Commissioner.
Commissioner Steketee inquired about the length of the service contracts for park ser-
vices. Mr. Selke stated that the contracts are for two years, with the option for another
two-two year terms.
Commissioner Steketee inquired about the etiquette for ebikes and sharing the road on
trails with runners and walkers.
Mr. Selke and Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster stated that the trails are multi-
modal and the etiquette or courtesy would be for one person to step aside. The Parks &
Recreation Department works closely with the Police Department and its Rangers to en-
force the rules. Staff also asks the lands and security contractors that manage the pre-
serve areas to educate the patrons.
Commission Sebahar voiced his concerns regarding safety issues with the ebikes.
Staff acknowledged the potential for additional education and outreach and will work with
the Parks Planning Section and the Communications Department in order to get the in-
formation out to the public. Staff will include an update on a future department report.
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION:
AYES:
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
On motion by Commissioner Simons and a second by Commissioner Thorp,
the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. The next meeting of the Parks & Rec-
reation Commission will be April 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Chair Luna, Vice Chair Martinez, Commissioners Simons, Thorp, Steketee and
Sebahar.
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Commissioner Allemann
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Buckalew
Minutes clerk