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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - RSS Activity Report (11)Monthly Activities Report COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts 8 Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors • To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report ADULT SPORTS (Item 3) January 2, 2001 Adult Basketball - The winter adult basketball leagues begin the week of January 8 with a total 77 teams participating in 10 different leagues. Games will be played each weeknight at West Newport Community Center, Ensign School, and Lincoln Athletic Center. Adult Softball - Fall leagues wrapped up play on December 20 with 95 teams completing their seasons. Many of the past seasons players complimented the Department on its choice of championship awards, which were sweat shirts embroidered with the City logo. The 2001 spring leagues begin the week of February 5 with games played at Bonita Creek Park, Lincoln Athletic Center, and Grant Howald Park (CYC). Registration is currently underway. YOUTH PROGRAMS Flap a Football - The inaugural Battle of the Beach Flag Football Tournament was held on the beach near Newport Elementary School on December 9 and 10. The eight participating Newport Beach • teams experienced play on the City's oldest sports field with a school of dolphins watching from the shoreline. Championship honors went to the teams from the Community Youth Center, undefeated in their respective divisions. Youth Basketball - A Season of Sportsmanship is underway for 23 youth basketball teams involved in the City's recreational league. This year's program is focused on creating an experience where each child increases their skill level, practices teamwork, demonstrates sportsmanship and has fun. Several unique activities have been planned to promote and recognize sportsmanship among the players, parents and coaches throughout the season. The Team Announcement Night in December created an opportunity for staff to articulate goals of the basketball program as well allow for coach, player and parent interaction. Winter Sports Camp - Approximately 60 boys and girls attended the Kids Winter Sports Camp at the Community Youth Center. Activities included trips to the beach for sand soccer, beach football and volleyball with special craft projects and a variety of games and contests each day. AQUATICS Marian Begeson Aquatic Center - Activity at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center slowed down somewhat during the month of December due to the holidays, cooler air temperatures and a brief hiatus between aquatic sports. Current pool users include Newport Beach Aquatic Club, adult lap swimmers and Sage Hill High School who continues to rent the pool 3 nights a week for girls water • polo. The pool was closed for lap swim December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. Monthly Activities Report SPECIAL EVENTS (Item 3) January 2, 2001 • Rent -A -Santa - A team of three Santa's helped make the Rent -a -Santa program the most popular in recent history. Sixty party visits were assigned throughout December with Santa involved in everything from banquets to boat parades. In total, the City Saint Nick's touched over 2,500 individuals this winter season. Winter Wonderland - The annual snow festival at Grant Howald Park was an entertaining day for many Newport Beach families with 500 boys and girls in attendance, and actively involved in Christmas craft projects, games and relays, visits with Santa and of course, snow play. Every inch of the 20 tons of snow was occupied by children and parents who chose to create snow creatures, throw snowballs, and have a good time. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Rentals - During the period November 15 through December 14 there were: • 8 Picnic Area Rentals • 8 Room Rentals • 3 Field Rentals Additionally, there are currently 9 Scouting Groups using city facilities (up from 7 the previous period), and 19 paying on -going rentals, does not include Oasis Rentals). Repairs - The results of the annual Facility Inspections is enclosed in this month's report. The closet • in Cliff Drive Park Comminity Center is currently being renovated with new dry wall and shelves. This project is in preparation for the possible CIP project to install heat in the building. Recreation Facilities 8 Playground Assessment - A first draft of this document has been received with a final document expected in mid - January. PARK DEVELOPMENT Arroyo Park - Construction is proceeding with the park about 60% complete. Plans are being developed to test ballfield lights in late January or early February. Bonita Canyon Sports Park - Construction is proceeding on schedule with the building foundations at East Park and West Park. West Newport Park - The bid for the replacement of the two playgrounds was mailed out December 26.. Bid opening is scheduled for late January, with work expected to begin in Feb or March. (Playground equipment usuallay takes about 6 -8 weeks to manufacutre). Spyglass Hill - This playground replacement project and drainage improvements has been put out to bid. Bid opening is scheudled for late January with work expected to begin soon after. CONTRACT CLASSESANSTRUCTION • Registration for Winter 2001 classes began the first week in December. Customers now have the option of registering for classes online, by obtaining a customer ID number. Online registration requires a customer to have an e-mail address. In the first 2 1h weeks of online registration, staff approved 145 accounts. To view the new online registration, or to request an account for yourself, Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) January 2, 2001 go to the city's web page www.city.newport- beach.ca.us and click on Recreation Activities and follow the link to Online Registration. A demonstration is planned for the January 2 meeting. • OTHER INFORMATION • New Staff - The Recreation Division welcomed a new Department Assistant, Kelly Edgerley on December 4. Kelly will be busy with registration, special events, payroll and accounting duties. • Youth Sports Commission - Representatives from youth sports organizations throughout Newport Beach met on December 7 to discuss use allocations for City fields in the upcoming spring season. The group also discussed park improvement projects and each organization was asked to submit a list of the upgrades they plan to initiate in the 2001 season. City staff reported on the facility improvement projects planned this spring as well as the progress of Arroyo and Bonita Canyon Sports Parks. n U • Facility Inspection Report Page 1 Revised 12/22/00 \\MIS_1 \SYS\Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition rk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project 38'' Street Graffiti on basketball court ✓ Park needs a dog nuisance backboards bag dispenser Repair black anti - skateboard ✓ Park could use new bricks equipment Climbing equipment metal is ✓ Needs to have higher sound deteriorating, rust /corrosion on absorbing plants along blue surfaces Balboa fence near playground Balboa Island Park Bayside Park Long, exposed tree root near east ✓ end of athletic field at park - Safety hazard? Park bench is placed over bike ✓ parking Drain stopped on drinking fountain ✓ Top of trash bin near tot tot needs ✓ replacing Reseal cracks in walkways ✓ Replace brown wooden post near ✓ Iris entrance Needs more sand ✓ Bayview Park Begonia Park Upper bench seat rotting Short drinking fountain non- operational Bob Henry Park NW perimeter fence has ✓ broken /missing pipes Drinking fountain at playground Leaks onto pavement Men's auto urinal missing plate Handicapped missing seat Bolsa Park Needs more sand - not deep Area is in enough excellent shape \\MIS_1 \SYS\Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 2 Revised 12/22/00 \\MIS_1 \SYS \Users \Csv \Shared\Facilities \facility inspection report00 • rev.doc Recommended Disposition rk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Bonita Creek Park Diamond 1, green wood near the ✓ Replace chain ladder with baseline stands is split plastic coated chain for ✓ safety Repaint bench near tot lot *Balance beam unattached on ✓ sand playground; beam needs repainting Platform /Bridge rusting; need ✓ paint Buffalo Hills Park Carroll Beek Gang signs in men's room Reported to Playground Community Center Graffiti and Blinds broken hotline bathroom ✓ get a lot of use, Open boxes of crackers are infested with bugs staways Park No reported deficiencies Tennis court fence in good shape, drinking fountain works good CDM State Beach Restrooms should be included in Since in the redo of total facility redo, can more Standard service required on attractive floors, sinks /counter, and ✓ trash commode receptacles be included Blue volleybalL poles are rusted ✓ on the beach? Planter wall by right side parking and wall in front of snack bar is ✓ broken off with sharp points *Sprinkler heads at rectangular grass floods and overshoot 20' ✓ into beach and parking lot; too many heads? *Center divider over hang between ✓ small snack bar and ladies room fatten over; consider dangerous Restroom floors, sinks /counters, and commode need standard ✓ service \\MIS_1 \SYS \Users \Csv \Shared\Facilities \facility inspection report00 • rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 3 Revised 12/22/00 • \VAIS_l \SYS\ Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition rk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Channel Park Sand is dirty ✓ Cliff Drive Park New basketball net needed ✓ Tex Reese bench needs paint other benches need ✓ sanding(splinters) and paint Railroad ties have holes and ✓ exposed nails, concrete needs stucco patch Lower playground sand is too hard ✓ Stairs from upper to lower ✓ playground has a lot of sand Top NE side of sidewalk /stairs has ✓ overgrown plant on handrail Men's restroom is wet and has an ✓ odor Hill on left above basketball court ✓ has severe erosion Broken light ballard next to ✓ electrical box Hand rail off Riverside Dr to scout ✓ house needs paint Scout house may need roof tiles ✓ Flag pole needs paint ✓ Hand rail off Riverside Dr to scout ✓ house needs paint BBQ tilted ✓ Building CYC/ Grant Howald Playground equipment needs ✓ appears to Park paint - rusty be well maintained Asphalt around restrooms needs ✓ resurfacing Tennis windscreen needs ✓ replacement Basketball court has extensive ✓ cracks • \VAIS_l \SYS\ Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 4 Revised 12/22/00 r1 U \\115_1 \SYS \Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection reporto0 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition Wk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Eastbluff Park Diamond needs grating ✓ Soccer field #1 on slant "Men's handicapped toilet -no ✓ seat 'Picnic table closest to bathrooms ✓ need work Ensign View Park Handrails need paint due to small ✓ No park sign amount of graffiti Concrete around fichus tree ✓ cracked Top of stairs concrete is broken ✓ Southern bench needs paint and ✓ wood base is rotten Benches below theatre have some ✓ graffiti Galaxy View Park *Drinking fountain pipe leak ✓ No park sign Benches need paint ✓ Harbor View Nature No reported deficiencies No park sign Park Trail head could use a map Viewpoint Inspiration Point Drinking fountain is broken and ✓ area in good inoperable condition r1 U \\115_1 \SYS \Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection reporto0 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 5 Revised 12/22/00 • \ VATS_ 1\ SYS \Users\Csv\Shared\Facllltles \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition rk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Irvine Terrace Park Donna Wallace 759 -1252 wants plants along fence by playground ✓ and wants to organize a group of Moms to maintain the flowers More benches for watching activities in playground area ✓ Basketball court need filling in at half -court crack ✓ Finish lattice top on beamed ✓ structure Parent suggestion - bubbled sun ✓ cap for step gym equipment; I am in agreement *Bottom rung of bench at tennis court; should remove ✓ immediately Paint notice board and always put something in it; should not be ✓ empty even when not in use, such as, City general information Standard service required on tennis courts, picnic tables, climbing equipment, ✓ slides /ladders, swings, restroom floors, sinks /counters, and commode Picnic tables need to be painted ✓ and barbecue needs repair Women's Room outside plaque ✓ needs replacement "Sand needs to be filled in under sidewalk, big gap Jasmine Creek View Improve Park perimeter plants Kings Road Park I. Street Park No reported deficiencies • \ VATS_ 1\ SYS \Users\Csv\Shared\Facllltles \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 6 Revised 12/22/00 • \\MIS_1 \SYS \Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition Drk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Las Arenas Park Tennis court windscreen between ✓ More vegetation near play courts worn; back fence nearest yard play yard has sap at the bottom; balls are also slipping through Replace metal chain with safer plastic - coated chain Basketball needs new backboard ✓ All drinking fountains need repair ✓ Playground area missing gray plastic cap at top of stair to tall ✓ slide Lido Park No reported deficiencies Clean and neat area, not many picnic tables, drinking fountains, or trash cans Lincoln Athletic Center ookout Point Park Graffiti on benches ✓ Short drinking fountain appears ✓ worn, corroded and oversprays Lowest portion of stair way has ✓ rusted railing and stairway is dirty and sandy Cement is ok Mariners Park No reported deficiencies No grass by playground Very well used park by mothers and small children • \\MIS_1 \SYS \Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 7 Revised 12/22/00 • \\MIS_t \SYS\ Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition 1�rk/Facitity Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Newport Island Park *Replace BBQ ✓ Picnic tables /benches need paint ✓ *Rotten bench *Bounce horse missing front plate Paint climbing equipment, swings ✓ ✓ and replace chain Park sign needs paint Newport Shores Park Sand surface needs standard ✓ service Platforms /bridges have lots of rust on stairs and main structure; rust ✓ at top of bolt joints Picnic table at Lugonia, pull out broken off pieces; benches need ✓ painting Isis Passive Park Area in good Old School Park Parking lot needs to be swept of ✓ shape leaves Peninsula Park Turf looks good, but needs ✓ Gazebo in standard service good shape Picnic tables need painting, ✓ How long is barbecues need scraping the outside shower Playground equipment is new, but ✓ time? needs WD -40 at joints Graffiti on Men's Room door ✓ Trash receptacles are open and ✓ attract lots of pigeons / seagulls in the area; covers of some kind? • \\MIS_t \SYS\ Users \Csv \Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 8 Revised 12/22/00 • \\MIS_1 \SYS\ Users\Csv\Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Recommended Disposition Drk/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project San Miguel Park Should the boulders in sandpit be ✓ considered dangerous? Two holes in soccer midfield at ✓ circle intersections; big trip and fall Baseball field bleachers need ✓ paint; replace dugout bat holders Need Round -Up Weed Killer for backstop and dugout fence areas ✓ 'Chain broken and separated ✓ between pilings at entrance with steps Restrooms need painting ✓ San Joaquin Hills No reported deficiencies Good Park condition Spyglass Reservoir Park yglass Hill Park Drinking fountain clogged ✓ Beautiful view Sprinkler flooding plants, sand and ✓ well kept playground area, No people, no trash No access / Sunset Park No reported deficiencies No parking Veterans Park Vincent Jorgensen Community Center at Mariner Branch Library Drinking fountains/ picnic West Jetty View tables and trash receptacles Park West Newport CC No reported deficiencies West Newport Park No reported deficiencies Handball courts are wet( used , restrooms are well kept • \\MIS_1 \SYS\ Users\Csv\Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Facility Inspection Report Page 9 Revised 12/22/00 rk/Facility Findings Recommended Disposition Genera( Community Services Services Findings Possible CIP Project Comments Westcliff Park Telephone poles surrounding north ✓ No visible and south lots are rotted in the park sign center Turf is brown ✓ Possible broken sprinkler on green ✓ belt I� U • \WdS_i \SYS \Users \Csv\Shared \Facilities \facility inspection report00 - rev.doc Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) January 2, 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts £t Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors is To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Seniors Division Monthly Activities Report Pancake Breakfast - The OASIS Center had a very festive pancake breakfast on Saturday the 9en Included was holiday music and Cranberry- eggnog pancakes. This event is truly a community event with many school children helping to serve and clean -up. Life on Your Own - A successful new group has formed called Life On Your Own. This is a group of people who are alone due to a loss of a spouse. They meet every Friday and discuss an array of topics, plan social events and provide support to one another. Holiday Luncheon - Traditionally, holiday times can be very difficult for older adults who are alone. The OASIS staff made this time a little easier by planning a special holiday luncheon on December 19. The Dickens Carolers provided entertainment with a full turkey dinner and all the trimmings were served. Holiday Celebration - Many opportunities are available for people to participate in the spirit of the holidays. Each year, staff members coordinate efforts to provide for people who are more needy than others. These • include participation in the Toys for Tots program, canned food drive for SOS's adopt -a- family program, knitting of lap blankets and caps for seniors in convalescent homes and "Street People in Need," and donations towards gift baskets for homebound seniors. These programs keep the Center busy during the holidays; gifts are given in the name of OASIS Senior Center. Millennium Party - The Friends of OASIS are holding a fabulous affair to ring in the new year. Instead of having a New Year's Eve party, they decided to celebrate the Millennium on December 29 during lunch. The event will include a buffet lunch, live music for dancing, a magician and a psychic. LJ r1 LJ • Monthly Activities Report OASIS SENIOR CENTER OASIS SENIOR CENTER Utilization Report November 2000 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 7.615 CUSTOMERS RECREATIONAL CLASSES 2,860 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 1,945 CUSTOMERS Includes: Blood Pressure 65 Housing counseling 56 Braille 67 Information /Referral 1,321 Counseling 47 LegaL Assistance 11 Eldercare 6 Senior Assessment (hrs) 36 Employment 29 Telephone Reassurance 305 HICAP 3 Visual Screenings 8 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 584 Shuttle 286 870 CUSTOMERS CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER 1,325 CUSTOMERS VOLUNTEER HOURS OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER 1,056.25 HOURS Includes: Kitchen Ft Home Delivered Meals 282 ('equiv. To 5 full -time employees) Front Office 286.75 Travel Office 417.75 Gift Shop 139 Library 45.5 Instructors 254 Pres /VP 112.25 Treasurer/ Bookkeeper 76 Pancake Breakfast 79 PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS DAY TRIPS 174 LONG TRIPS 62 Lion King 44 Mississippi Queen 18 Norman Rockwell SDMOA 52 Laughlin /Golden Nugget 44 Candlelight Pavi Won 34 Crystal Cathedral 44 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 18 General Membership 101 SPECIAL EVENTS 119 PERSONS • Computer Friends 80 Golf 24 Garden Club 25 Thanksgiving Luncheon 100 (Volunteers) 22 (Item 3) January 2, 2001 236 CUSTOMERS 251 PERSONS