HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/6/2011 - Agenda Packet (8)2. In preparation for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who celebrate in our city
during the holiday, the Operations Support Crews emptied trash containers,
shoveled fire rings, litter picked, swept streets, and groomed the beaches.
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July 5" is the biggest clean-up day of the year for the department. Clean-up of the
beaches, commercial districts, restrooms, and the West Newport area required the
orchestrated efforts of 41 crewmembers. In addition to the numerous trash bags
filled by litter pickers and community volunteers, mechanical street sweepers
removed 13 cubic yards of debris from the West Newport area streets, which is a
substantial increase in the amount of trash left behind last year — 8 cubic yards. Six
2 -man crews detailed the Newport and Balboa commercial districts along with the
West Newport area.
Corona Del Mar State Beach once again proved to be a popular destination for
visitors. In five hours, 12 Field Maintenance crewmembers collected and removed
over 7 tons of trash and other debris that had been left on the ground and in the
beach area trash containers at the park. Facilities Maintenance crewmembers did an
outstanding job of cleaning the beach area restrooms before sunrise so that the
visitors could enjoy the holiday weekend.
In addition, the contractor beach trash cans proved to be successful in controlling
the litter on the beach. Earlier this year, Rainbow Disposal was awarded the
contract to provide collection of beach refuse containers on City beaches. The trash
cans have the capacity to hold more trash and the lids keep seagulls from picking
the bags. Compared to previous years, the clean-up was easier.
A big thank you goes out to all staff members who came to work bright and early
each day to ensure that the City continues to be a popular destination for visitors,
and is still rated as one of the nicest coastlines to visit in California. Great job to
all involved!