01/15/2019 Parks & Rec Commission - Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2019
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES:
During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the
meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3)
minutes. Persons wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not required, to complete
a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Completion of this speaker’s card is voluntary. All
persons may attend this meeting and speak, regardless if a card is completed or not. Speaker’s
slips should be submitted to the Secretary BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone
wishing to address the Commission on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not
required, to fill out a speaker’s slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the
Commission takes action on the item.
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Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection with the
agenda packet in the Recreation Department at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street during normal
business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda packet on the City website at
www.cityofgilroy.org”
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participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Department at (408) 846-0460.
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to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair: Patricia Bentson 12/20 Marcos Gonzalez 12/22
Terrie Berry 12/19 Ermelindo Puente 12/19
Julie Garcia 12/21 Michelle Wexler 12/21
Theresa Graham 12/19
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2018
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
New Commissioners
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This time has been set aside for the public to address the Commission on items that are
NOT on this Agenda. The Commission may not act upon these comments at this
meeting, other than to provide direction to staff to review the comments and return to
them at a future meeting. ALL speakers are requested to submit a speaker’s slip (but
are not required to) to the Secretary PRIOR to this portion of the meeting and prepare a
presentation not to exceed three (3) minutes.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Parks and Recreation
Commission
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-chair of
Parks and Recreation Commission.
B. 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission Retreat
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion and vote to select a Parks and Recreation Commission retreat
date and location.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
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A. Budget Input for Commission Related Items for Upcoming Budget
Cycle
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive report and provide recommendations to Budget Manager Bryce
Atkins.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission 2018 Work Pan
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive report and update the Work Plan
C. Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive an update on commission budget and motion to approve
allocation of funds for commission related training.
D. Street Tree Brouchure and Tree City USA update
X. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
A. Recreation Department Report
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive report.
B. Parks Report
1. Staff Report: Bill Headley, Parks Supervisor
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive report.
XI. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
Ermelindo Puente: San Ysidro Park, Forest Street Park, Renz and Butcher Park
Julie Garcia: El Roble Park and Gilroy Sports Park
Pat Bentson: Christmas Hill Park, Del Rey Park, Cydney Casper
Terrie Berry: Carriage Hills Park, Sunrise Park and Los Arroyos Park
Open: Las Animas Veterans Park, Miller Park, Rainbow
XII. GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GPAC)
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XIII. STAFF COMMENTS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
XV. NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 12:00 p.m.
XVI. FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be February 19,
2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA.
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CITY OF GILROY
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair
Patricia Bentson at 6:04 p.m.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The packet was posted on the City’s website on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:40 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Patricia Bentson, Commissioner Terrie Berry, Commissioner Carol Marques,
Commissioner Ermelindo Puente, and Commissioner Julie Garcia (6:07 p.m.)
Excused Absence: Commissioner John Almash
Staff present: Recreation Manager Adam Henig and Parks Supervisor Bill Headley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Berry, seconded by Commissioner Puente to approve the
October 16, 2018 minutes and carried with a vote of 4-0-0. (Garcia hadn’t arrived)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Berry, seconded by Commissioner Puente and carried with a
vote to approve the agenda as written with a vote 5-0-0.
INTRODUCTIONS
Recreation Manager Henig introduced Zinnia Navarro as the new Secretary for the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Chair Bentson presented former commissioner Trede and Commissioner Marques a Certificate
of Appreciation in recognition of their civic volunteer services to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Although Commissioner Almash was not in attendance, a Certificate of Appreciate
will be mailed to his attention for his services to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
NEW BUSINESS
Update from Police Captain Kurt Svardal about state of city park safety
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Police Captain Kurt Svardal provided a presentation on the safety of parks. Using the calls for
service to gauge the state of criminal activity, Svardal stated, in general, the volume of class has
declined. Excluding Christmas Hill because of the Garlic Festival, which would have skewed the
data, Svardal provided a four year graph to the Commission to display each park and the number
of calls. He contributed part of the decline in calls for service, due to the activation of city parks
via the Recreation Department (notably San Ysidro). He also mentioned having a nightly private
park patrol has helped control the disturbances. Commissioners requested a copy of Svardal’s
presentation, which Henig forwarded following the meeting.
Let’s Go to the Park Series: Follow up from Santa Clara County Public Health
Santa Clara Public Health staff member Michelle Wexler recapped the Lets Go to the Park
series. Held this year at Christmas Hill Park, the free event featured a bilingual ranger from Santa
Clara County Parks, who led a walk on the trail, highlighting the history and topography of the
park. Santa Clara County Public Health provided a lot of advertising showcasing the benefits of
getting out and walking. Participants appreciated the bilingual guide. Numerous residents stated
signage was not visible. Wexler asked if the Commission would consider exploring ways to fund
bilingual way-finding signs to assist users.
Breakfast with Santa, 12/8 at Senior Center
Henig reported that registrations for the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions are full. Bentson,
Marques, Garcia, and Puente confirmed they will be volunteering at the Breakfast with Santa
event. Berry is unable to attend. Marques will ask her husband for his availability to volunteer.
Henig asked the commissioners to arrive at 7:00 a.m.
OLD BUSINESS
FY19-20, FY20-21 Budget Input
On behalf of Finance Manager Bryce Atkins, Henig explained the City is seeking their input on
budget ideas related to the PRC. The commissioners came up with the following items:
o BMX track
o Wayfindings signage at Christmas Hill Park trails
o Increase park patrol
o Develop two undeveloped park sites
o Resurface the tennis court located at El Roble Park or replace with a soccer field
and/or basketball court.
o Bathroom renovation at Las Animas Veterans Park
o Self-Guided or audio history of city parks
Bentson suggested a neighborhood meeting should take place to discuss what the residents
would like to see at El Roble Park. Bentson inquired if El Roble’s tennis courts is already in the
Parks Master Plan or does it need to be added. The deadline for budget input will be at the next
Commission meeting (January 15, 2019). Henig will email Atkins with the list of items
discussed. Henig was asked if these items were only capitol or operational? Henig said he would
follow up with Atkins. There was also discussion about Gilroy Gardens and the PRC’s
involvement in that capacity. Garcia requested staff provide in advance the Capitol
Improvement Budget items related to parks and recreation. Henig stated once those projects are
proposed, he would share them with the commission, (i.e. capital improvement plans and park
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patrol)
2018 Great Garlic 5K report
Henig stated there were 112 participants and $1,510 was raised to benefit the youth scholarship
fund. At the meeting, on behalf of the VFW, Puente donated $500, bringing the total donations to
$2,010. Henig stated sign ups have declined over the past two years. It was suggested they
should further discuss this item at the upcoming Commission Retreat.
Also, Garcia brought up the Disneyland ticket raffle. Henig asked Garcia to send the application
link for the city’s requirements. There was further discussion about selling raffle tickets at other
events, in hopes to raise funds for youth scholarships.
Renaming of Hecker Pass Park update
Moving forward, Henig stated the Parks and Recreation Commission needs to put this item on
their work plan in order to execute the renaming of Hecker Park. The PRC will be involved in
the process, from start to finish. At the next meeting, commissioners will select a retreat date.
Henig will provide options to choose from.
Parks and Recreation Commission 2018 Work Plan (see report)
Henig referred commissioners to page nine, where it showed the Tree City USA submitted
application.
Parks and Recreation Commission Training Budget
Bentson received her business cards and attended a training conference meeting in Belmont
making it a total of $49.62 spent on commission training related items.
Henig informed the Commission about the upcoming CPRS conference. The cost for it would be
$490 for registration plus $150 - $200 a night for lodging. He also mentioned there is a half day
workshop, “Citizen Advocacy, What Really Works’ held on Wednesday,” on March 19 (one day
prior to the start of the conference). The cost for this half day workshop is $25. Henig will be
emailing information to the commissioners.
Teen Programs
Marques shared with the commissioners that during one her visits to Mount Madonna
Continuation Program School, a teenager asked her if there are teen centers and/or programs
available. Henig stated there is a youth center at Gilroy Prep School and a cultural center at San
Ysidro Park opened to families, and students, but it is not limited to teenagers. There is also late
night after school basketball at the Wheeler Gym for at risk students whom are referred to by
case workers. Henig stated he can coordinate a meeting with the Community Coordinator as well
as send the date for the next Youth Commission meeting, in hopes the teenager may attend.
Youth Scholarship Fund update
Henig stated that with Puentes recent donation to the fund, the total is now $8,070.88.
Marques asked what kind of proof does a family need to submit to be considered for a youth
scholarship; Henig stated 90% of families submit a free or reduced letter from Gilroy Unified
School District helping us with the filtering. All recipients need to reapply and provide new
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documentation every year.
Street Tree Brochure and Tree City USA status updates (see application)
Headley referred to the submitted application about its status.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Recreation: Adam Henig (see attached report)
The Grease production ended with every play being close to sold out; there were over 75
kids in the cast.
Last month, staff attended a one day conference in Morgan Hill with 175 recreation
professionals.
Recreation Supervisor Cathy Mirelez is retiring from the City of Gilroy on Wednesday,
November 28, 2018 after 40 years of service.
Operations: Bill Headley (See Attached Report)
Referred commissioners to page 17 of the report for discussion.
Forest Street park lights are now functioning and drinking fountain is now functioning;
El Roble turf is being worked on;
Rubber surfacing is checking inventory, should have patches completed by end of year.
Commissioner Park Reports & Comments
Commissioner Puente – Butcher Park, Forest Street Park, Renz Park, and San Ysidro
Park.
o All parks look good. Puente asked Headley if the city employees park at the
(Butcher Park). Headley stated no, it’s an overflow for the residents.
Commissioner Garcia – El Roble Park and Gilroy Sports Park
o Garcia referenced earlier discussion regarding the condition of the tennis court (El
Roble Park); No comment (Gilroy Sports Park)
Chair Bentson- Christmas Hill Park, Del Rey Park, Cydney Casper, Las Animas Veterans
Park.
o Resilience surfacing of the playground has been addressed to Headley, Redwood
beams are rotted/railroad ties along with the retaining wall. Headley stated they
are currently in the capital repair priority list but stated some have been replaced
at the amphitheater. (Christmas Hill Park)
o The remaining parks looks good.
Commissioner Berry – Carriage Hills Park, Sunrise Park, & Los Arroyos Park
o All parks look good.
Commissioner Marques – Las Animas Veterans Park and Miller Park
Issues with a homeless individual in the restroom (Miller Park).There has been increase of
gathering at the tennis court contributing to excess amount of littering and damaged nets.
Headley stated there has been a decrease in park patrol contract hours. (Las Animas Veterans
Park). Headley offered to meet with Marques to come up with a possible solution is to convert
the padlocks from key to code and obtain volunteers to assist with the locking of the parks, from
November through March.
Commissioner Almash – Rainbow Park
o Not present; no report
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Park staff noted concerns and will follow-up.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None
STAFF COMMENTS
None
NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS –
Next month agenda item submission deadline: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Patricia Bentson adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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Zinnia Navarro, Recording Secretary
Recreation Department
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Parks and Recreation
Commission
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-chair of Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Executive Summary
At the beginning of the calendar year, the Parks and Recreation Commission will motion
to select a chair and vice-chair to serve for a one-year term. The chair’s main function is
to preside over the commission meeting. Also, the chair will correspond with staff about
planning the upcoming meeting agenda. If the chair is not present, the vice -chair will be
the presiding officer.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission Retreat
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Motion and vote to select a Parks and Recreation Commission retreat date and location.
Executive Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission will decide when and where to host its annual
commission retreat. In 2018, the Commission hosted its annual retreat in March on a
Saturday morning at the Willey Cultural Center. In 2017, the retreat was held in April
following a regular meeting at the Council Chambers. The purpose of the retreat is to
establish a work plan and set goals for the calendar year.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Budget Input for Commission Related Items for Upcoming Budget
Cycle
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive report and provide recommendations to Budget Manager Bryce Atkins.
Executive Summary
Commissioners have been asked to provide park and recreation -related project
recommendations for City Council to consider for the upcoming two-year budget cycle.
A report will be delivered by the Budget Manager Bryce Atkins.
At the November meeting, the following items were recommended by commissioners:
· BMX track
· Wayfinding signage at Christmas Hill Park trails
· Increase park patrol
· Develop two undeveloped park sites
· Resurface the tennis court located at El Roble Park or replace with a soccer field
and/or basketball court.
· Bathroom renovation at Las Animas Veterans Park
· Self-Guided or audio history of city parks
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Parks and Recreation Commission 2018 Work Pan
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive report and update the Work Plan
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive an update on commission budget and motion to approve allocation of funds for
commission related training.
Executive Summary
The following funds have been spent from the Parks and Recreation Commission
training budget:
· $19.69: business cards for Chair Pat Bentson
· $20: commissioner training for Pat Bentson in Belmont
A total of $40.69 has been spent.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Recreation Department Report
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive report.
Recreation Department Report
Adaptive
· Adaptive Recreation hosted their annual Christmas Dance at the Senior Center
on Friday, December 14. There were 125 paid participants.
Aquatics
· The annual pool inspection at Christopher High School Aquatics Center was
conducted on Wednesday, December 5. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requires that a maintenance inspection of the activity pool
with the waterslides be conducted annually in addition to OSHA’s inspection.
East Gilroy
· On Saturday, December 15, 2018, recreation staff participated in "Shop with a
Cop" event at Walmart. Staff helped families shop and communicate with cops
who are not bilingual.
· The Gilroy Youth Center finished its first semester of the year on December 13,
2018. The second semester will resume on Monday, January 14, 2019.
· Just in time for the holidays, Los Bomberos of Northern California, a nonprofit
organization that strives to improve fire protection to communities throughout
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Santa Clara County, donated over two-hundred (200) toys to the families of east
side Gilroy and San Ysidro.
Sports
· The Gilroy Chevrolet dealership generously donated $500 and made in-kind
contributions (e.g., soccer balls, cones, soccer goals and bags) to the recreation
department’s youth soccer program.
· The three-day Thanksgiving Youth Basketball Skills Camp held at Solorsano
Middle School had a total of 16 boys and girls between the ages of 8-12
registered. During the camp, students scrimmaged, learned passing and
dribbling techniques, and developed a deeper appreciation for th e sport.
Theater
· The recent production of Grease: School Version ended recently and without
parent volunteers, shows like this would not be possible. During the run of the
production, there were 82 volunteers who worked for a total of 401.8 hours.
Senior Center
· The Senior Center hosted the annual Christmas Luncheon, serving over 130
seniors. There was more than $300 in gift cards raffled to members. Home
Instead generously distributed over 75 Christmas gifts.
· California Telephone Access Program gave away free phones to seniors who are
hearing impaired.
Special Events
· The December 8 “Breakfast with Santa” event had over 200 people in
attendance. It included a pancake and egg breakfast while Santa visited with
children and their families as well as sit with the children for a photo opportunity.
The children also participated in making holiday-themed crafts.
· Three indoors sports birthday parties were held this week at Wheeler Center. A
combined total of 72 boys and girls participated in the festivities.
Staff
· Staff will be attending the “Workplace Conflict Tools and Techniques” on
Wednesday, November 28.
· Staff attended the last session of the RGS Leadership Academy in Seaside. The
topics include “Learning Techniques of Proactive Leadership” and “Self-
assessment and Goal Setting.”
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Volunteers
· On Saturday, December 8, twenty-four student volunteers, three Youth
Commissioners, and four Parks and Recreation Commissioners volunteered their
morning at Breakfast with Santa. These volunteers helped to set up tables, cook
and serve breakfast, take pictures of participants with Santa, run the craft room
and clean up after the event.
Youth Commission
· The Gilroy Youth Commission pulled Santa’s sleigh in the Downtown Holiday
Parade on Saturday, December 1.
· The Gilroy Youth Commission met Monday, December 10, 2018 to discuss and
plan on the upcoming Pampered Princess Party, Council Presentation and the
Youth Commission Social with the cities of San Juan Bautista and Morgan Hill.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Parks Report
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Submitted By: Bill Headley
Prepared By: Bill Headley
Recommendation:
Receive report.
RESPONSES TO COMMISSION
1. Street Tree Brochure update of the Street Tree Brochure update needs are under
review. No draft date determined by Streets Division (no status change)
2. San Ysidro Park men’s restroom door replacement is under review by Facilities
for high grade door and frame replacement. This ma y become a budget request for
next year. Vendor quote for custody quality door and frame is $7,000.00. The cost
is for delivery of new door product only. Cost does not include demolition and staff
replacement time and materials. Full contract cost replacement is $15,000 estimate.
(Unchanged from Oct. PRC)
3. Forest Street Park parcel acquisition status to complete park master plan is under
Public Works review. Funding for acquisition of parcel is the key obstacle at this
time. (No status change)
4. SCVWD Uvas Levee Trail rodent control project at Gilroy High section is
significantly completed between 10th and Luchessa Ave. Work will resume in spring
of 2019 when state Fish and Wild Life permit allow levee construction work to
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resume along the next levee section sections downstream
Parks / City Incident Reports
Public Works Operations
November & December 2018
DATE FACILITY
NAME
VANDALISM THEFT OTHER
11/20/2018 Miller Park Striker plate pried off
of door frame at
sticker door lock
severely damaged
11/21/2018 Hecker Pass
Park
Tree and tree stakes
broken
12/29/2018 Santa
Teresa/Mantelli
Intersection
Vehicle struck
sound wall
during traffic
collision
Total Incidents 3
PARK CAPITAL PROJECTS
Farrel Ave Park site is adjacent to Del Bono School. KB Homes is responsible for
resuming turf grass park improvements. PG&E power service installation to park site is
unresolved. No completion date has been set. Probable public use is delayed until
summer 2019. Recent storm knocked over temporary fence to be restored by KB
Homes.
Ronan Class I Trial Project will run from Leavesley Road to 6th Street along the water
district storm channel, also known as the West Branch of the Llagas Creek. All
regulatory permit issues are resolve. This new Class 1 bike trail project is scheduled to
resume in April 2019.
Las Animas Veterans Park (LAVP) Trail Rehabilitation project (Phase I) work is
completed. Funding for irrigation and sod repairs along new concrete bike path ran out.
Funding to complete pathway shoulder work will be requested in the next City budget
cycle in 2019. (No status change)
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Greenfield Dr. (formerly New Hope Church) Subdivision TM 16-02 received City
Council approval in October with some channel development conditions to be
determined. Project will provide a Uvas Debell Creek Park Preserve class 1 trail route.
MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Tidbits Parks and Landscape November 3, 2018
· Irrigation quick coupler valve replacement on Santa Teresa Blvd. landscaped
sound wall north of First Street
· New doggie bag dispenser installed at Christmas Hill Park at start of the Miller
Ave. foot trail near the playground parking lot
· Sixty-five replacement plants installed at the Village Green mini part 3 rd St. at
Santa Teresa Blvd.
· Ten new shrubs installed at the San Ysidro Park around the picnic shelter
· Three-part Eagle Boy Scout service project completed at the Sports Park
involving 4 new trash receptacles, four replacement trees, and storm water
drainage retaining wall for protection of park sidewalk from muddy rains
Tidbits Parks and Landscape November 8, 2018
· Underground hornet nest abated on CHP Ranch Site near class 1 bike trail
· Repair and installed new shut off plumbing valve for several LAVP drinking
fountains and a group BBQ area under pavement
· Four park staff attended regional training day for continuing education for state
pest control certifications, QAC (qualified applicator certificate)
· Two tree replacements completed at Del Rey Park
· Twelve replacement shrubs planted at Village Greek Mini Park at 3rd Street at
Santa Teresa Blvd. Bridge.
Tidbits Parks and Landscape November 14, 2018
· Fall downtown sidewalk pressure cleaning completed
· Six new star jasmine shrubs planted along picnic shelter split rail fence
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· The last downtown 5 ft. metal tree guards were removed from 6 mature street
trees along the train station sidewalks.
· Las Animas Veterans Park Softball field night lights repaired on 3 rd base light
poles by City Facilities staff.
· Sr Parks Maintenance Worker is attending the week long annual Park
Maintenance school held at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead conference center
· Park staff pressure washed the bike trail mural under Santa Teresa Bridge as
preparation for Muralist Painter to perform touch up painting of wildlife mur al
Tidbits Parks and Landscape November 21, 2018
· Trash and waste cleanup of two vacant homeless camps in Uvas Debell Creek
Park Preserve
· Seasonal turf grass fertilizing completed for parks, fire stations, and civic center
· Continuing vandalism of Miller Park restroom door frames at door lock being
experienced
· San Ysidro Park sign & barricades being posted for new over seeded grass area
to stop damage by sports turf activities, “NO SPORTS PLAY / CLOSED FOR
TURFGRASS REPAIRS”
· Rainbow Park playground swing repair
· LAVP Drinking fountain repair at Wren Street ballfield
· New groundcover plants (21x) and drip irrigation installed at landscaped
soundwall near Luchessa Blvd and Princevalle intersection
Tidbits Parks and Landscape November 28, 2018
· The leaking irrigation isolation valve at Sunrise Park was replaced
· A park staff member attended his second year of the Park Maintenance School
week conducted by CPRS (California Parks and Recreation Society)
· Three new trees were vandalized at Casper Park with all tree stake damage and
one tree destroyed needing replacement
· Soccer play at the Sports Park during wet conditions has resulted in significant
turf damage that will require repairs. Schedule soccer use has been cancelled.
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Tidbits Parks and Landscape December 5, 2018
· Major plumbing repairs made to Forest Street Park drinking fountain
· Welding repair to damaged basketball backboard brace at San Ysidro Park
completed
· Welding repairs completed to vandalized Miller Park restroom door frame
· Men’s sink repair completed at Mulberry Group BBQ restroom at Christmas Hill
Park
Tidbits Parks and Landscape December 12, 2018
· Replacement plantings for Christmas Hill Park erosion control plant mitigation
area
· Relocated two trees from 3Rd Street Roundabout to the Uvas Trail Linear Park at
Santa Teresa and 3rd Street.
· Pressure wash cleaning of Senior Center patio
· City Yard setup and organization of practical testing stations at the City Yard for
new staff recruitment testing day
Tidbits Parks and Landscape December 18, 2018
· Plant 19 one gallon plants at Carriage Hills Park
· Restake tree at Ranch Site Coral
· Replaced and tested landscape backflow at the Senior Center
Tidbits Parks and Landscape December 26, 2018
· Planted four trees at Del Rey Park
· Planted four trees at the Paseo and adjusted drip irrigation
· Pressure washed playgrounds and garbage cans at: Forest Street Park, San
Ysidro Park, Sunrise Park
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