HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; 896-1; Director's reportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB# 896-1
MTG 08-19-96
JDEPT CSD
TITLE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT (INFO)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept and File.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Attached is the Director's Report for August 1996.
EXHIBITS:
1. Director's Report - August 1996.
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August 13, 1996
TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
FROM: Recreation Supervisor I
DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOR AUGUST 1996
AQUATICS
With mid-August upon us, we see our popular summer swim lesson program coming to
an end. This summer we had over 1100 participants in our program. We had swim
lessons for individuals from ages 6 months in our Parent-Infant classes to some seniors
in our Adult Learn to Swim classes. After a three year lay off we brought back our
Synchronized Swimming class and with the help of the Olympics we have seen great
interest in that.
Of course summertime is our busy season and we have had many days with the pool in
use from 5:30 in the morning to 9:30 or 10:00 at night in order to accommodate such
programs as age group Water Polo, the Springboard diving team, North Coast Aquatics
age group swim team, the popular Masters swim program, Aqua-X water aerobics and
a lifeguard instructor class. All this in addition to our lessons and recreation and lap
swimming.
Nearing the end of August, we will be closing the Swim Complex for a week to do
repairs to the fiberglass pool shell and numerous other projects at the Complex.
Following that, we start into our fall schedule that includes the continuance of swim
lessons being taught seven days a week and the start of the High School water polo
team using our facility. This, along with our other normal programs equates to a busy
fall for the Swim Complex and staff.
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ADULT SPORTS
Sendee Oiler reports that 96 Men's, Women's and Coed teams just began league play
at Stagecoach, Calavera Hills and Brierly fields. The end of August will signify
completion of the section's annual summer 3 on 3 basketball league. 30 teams have
enjoyed the competition throughout the summer. On the heels of that season's
completion is the start of the traditional fall 5 man basketball league that begins just
after Labor Day.
Sendee has been busy since July 1 when she assumed the position of Recreation
Assistant / Adult Sports. She quickly learned the job, and has been doing additional
duty as her supervisor, Jill Prichard is excitedly awaiting the birth of her first child in
September.
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TRIATHLON
As if not already busy and excited about that very special arrival, Jill once again pulled
off an outstanding job in supervising the department's biggest event, our annual
Triathlon. More than 10,000 people attended the Saturday's Triathlon Festival, and
1000+ athletes enjoyed the competition on Sunday. The City's annual Triathlon is one
very important element of what makes the City of Carlsbad such a special and unique
place to reside and recreate.
DAYTRIPPERS
Dave Millikan and Carmen Lopez report that the "Lucky Bus" will be departing as it
heads to Laughlin, Nevada on September 7. Many a winner has come back from these
Carlsbad-sponsored trips headed up by our ace tour guide, Carmen Lopez. Feeling
lucky?
SENIORS
The San Diego Zoo presented "Celebrate the World", a slide presentation outlining the
history of the zoo and an overview of the San Diego Zoological Society's worldwide
conservation efforts. 30 people attended and got to pet a warm and fuzzy chinchilla!
This month, seniors will learn how to let the power of music put them on the road to
good health. Pianist, lecturer and performer Jacquelyne Silver will present this fun and
entertaining seminar titled: "The Healing Power of Music". Admission is $1.00 at the
door.
In September look forward to a series of seminars presented by Tri-City Hospital.
Seminars will be as follows:
9/05 Overview of Tri-City Hospital
10:00 AM Michelle Davis, Coordinator of Community Advisory Council
10/03 Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and Diet and Exercise for
Cardio-Vascular Disease Prevention
10:00 AM Gail Salvatierra, RN and Staff
10/07 Grief: How to Cope with a Significant Loss
10:00 AM Alisa Willens-Davis, PhD
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EMPLOYEES
Recent recipients of the Department's Recreation Division part time Employee of the
Quarter are as follows:
Vinnie Meade Special Events / Youth Sports
Justin Sands Special Events / Youth Sports
Kathy Kairdolf Word Processing / Computers-Harding Community Center
Zoame Shipman Graphic Arts
Rawia EI-Farra Front Desk - Harding Community Center
PARKS
On August 6, the City's Community Services Department hosted a ceremony at Carrillo
Ranch for the dedication of a plaque acknowledging the ranch as a California
Registered Historic Landmark. A historic preservation group, E Clampus Vitus,
constructed a monument to house the bronze California Landmark plaque as well as a
plaque recognizing the ranch's place on the National Register of Historic Places.
There were approximately 50 guests in attendance, including the City's own mayor and
council members, who enjoyed refreshments and a tour of the ranch after the
dedication. Immediately following, Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, led a
meeting of the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan Steering Committee.
Poinsettia Park
Construction of Phase I of the park is nearly complete. Planting of the grass at the park
was completed the first two weeks of August. The ballfields were planted using a
process called "stolenization", which consists of inplanting "stolens" or pieces of
already growing Bermuda grass into the prepared soil. The contractor's 4 month
maintenance period will begin soon. They will see that the grass grows and the weeds
are pulled. The park is scheduled to open to the public around Christmas of this year.
Carrillo Ranch
The master planning for the Ranch is underway. The Master Plan Steering Committee
has had two meeting and with assistance of the consultant team, is reviewing historical
data and opportunities and constraints maps. Staff is currently planning a community
workshop for late September or early October.
On the activity play fields, the Parks Department is keeping busy by gearing up for the
fall soccer season with turf renovations at a number of facilities.
DSHAW
c: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
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