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Home My WebLink About2001-01-22; Parks & Recreation Commission; 101-1; Commissioners ReportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 101 -1 I TITLE : I INFO MTG.DATE: 1-22-01 I COMMISSIONERS REPORT ~ STAFF: BETTIN I . "" - J RECOMMENDED ACTION : Accept and file. ITEM EXPLANATION : Attached is the Commissioner's Report for January 2001. EXHIBITS: 1. Commissioners Report - January, 2001 . c January 4,2001 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: Recreation Supervisor II COMMISSIONER’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2000 ADULT SPORTS During the month of December 2000 all the sports seasons ended. We closed out the season with an end of the season tournament. During this time we were also preparing for our Spring 2001 season. The Adult Sports Office is currently evaluating this past season in order to enhance the leagues for our participants. Registration for softball will begin January 22 through February 9, 2001; soccer registration begins on February 5 through February 23, 2001, and basketball registration begins on January 15 through February 2, 2001. We expect an increase in the number of teams for the upcoming season. - YOUTH BASKETBALL Holiday break is over and Youth Basketball is back in play! No breaks until champion- ship games, which are scheduled for February 27 and March 3. The County SCMAF Tournament will be held on March 17 & 18. Both Calavera and Stagecoach facilities will be used, along with facilities in Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido. The 10th Annual Youth (co-ed) Baseball Clinic will be January 8 - 12, 2001; more than 60 kids have registered so far. 2001 should be another successful year! CALAVERA Calavera Hills Park had a productive December, which included a teen dance, two soc- cer tournaments, youth basketball practices and games, plus a variety of classes to fin- ish off the fall programs. Patron attendance increased to an all time December high of 20,892. The total would have been higher but the gymnasium and activity room were closed for the annual resurfacing the last two weeks of the month. The resurfacing went well and now the gymnasium and activity room are ready for another year of intense use. Field 3 was closed until Jan. 8 in order to give the turf a much-needed rest and to allow time for its regular maintenance. January also marks the start of our winterlspring session and we anticipate a busy month. Also, there will be in-house CPR and First-Aid training on 01/06/01 and 01/13/01, located at the Safety Center from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The highly trained staff - members from our Swim Complex will be the instructors at these training sessions. 009 EXHIBIT 1 I c The staff at Calavera would also like to welcome Derek Denkers who was recently hired as Recreation Specialist. Derek previously worked as a Recreation Specialist both at the City of Chino Hills, and at the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and as a Recreation Leader at the City of Corona. Some of his responsibilities included working with the af- ter-school “Kids Club,” summer camps, lifeguarding, various sports programs, and work- ing in the community centers. Derek’s varied background in working with children, as well as program coordination will be a valuable asset to our staff and we ex- tend a HEARTY WELCOME! ENRICHMENT CLASSES “Thank You” to all of the Recreation staff who helped with the annual Parks and Rec- reation Commission Holiday Dinner. I think that all 100 or so who attended will agree that the evening was far more festive than ever. The reception, held on the Senior Cen- ter patio, which was decorated with hundreds of beautifully lit festive lights, and dozens of poinsettias. The chilly night air was even warmed by overhead heaters, but to top off the holiday spirit, we were even able to borrow Santa’s sleigh! The only thing lacking was a dusting of snowflakes! - Conaratulations to all of our part time staff who received awards for “Employee of the Year“ in their respective categories. Each one of these staff members were truly de- serving of the honor. Dance Instructor, Linda Wilkerson held an amazing Dance-A-Thon at the Harding Cen- ter Recreation Hall for a very special little girl who is going to need heart surgery. Linda raised over $4,000 to help pay for the family’s medical bills. With the New Year upon us, and our WinterISpring session about to begin, we have been busy preparing our annual contracts with all of the instructors who teach our classes. To date, 40 contracts have been signed, with at least another 10 to go!! HARDING CENTER FACILITIES AND BALLFIELD STAFF If you go into one of the local Carlsbad taverns you may come across the California Lotto game, “Hot Spot”, but during the months of October, November, and December it seems the Harding Center Auditorium, Recreation Hall and Heritage Hall were the com- munity “Hot Spots!” From October 7* through December 23rd (12 Saturdays), these three facilities were utilized by 17 private parties, which generated over $5,500 in reve- nue. Each user group immensely enjoyed their events, with a great deal of credit going to the recreation part-time staff who worked these parties - Mark Lopez, Robert Marti- nez, Gilbert Morales, Jose Estrada and Brian O’Grady. Thank you all for your - dedication and support. 020 2 - Additionally, staff has taken it upon themselves to upgrade the facilities with the help, trust and confidence of Greg Clavier of the Building Maintenance Dept. During the last two weeks of December, ballfield and facility staff traded their ballfield boots and facility back braces to paint the interior of Heritage Hall, the entire exterior of the Scout House facility, and the foyer area of the Auditorium. Not only did staff do a fantastic job, they saved the City a tremendous amount of money, besides freeing up time for Building Maintenance staff to perform other duties. Kudos to John Wilson, Manny Villalta Sr., Manny Villalta Jr., Jaime Estrada, Robert T. Martinez, Jose Estrada and lead man Joey Silva. Way to go guys! We would also like to extend a hearty welcome to our newest full-time staff mem- ber, Brian O’Grady, who was hired as a Recreation Specialist in the Facilities / Special- ist Operations department. Brian began his career with the Recreation Department - nearly 10 years ago as a part-time employee and has been a tremendous asset in the vast array of jobs that he has performed through the years. We are all grateful for Brian’s perseverance and determination! POINSETTIA COMMUNITY PARK The Carlsbad Soccer Club and Lightning Soccer Club held youth soccer tournaments in December at Poinsettia Park. A youth baseball camp was also conducted at the park. SENIORS cember 5* about how to handle depression and grief during the holidays. It was a very successful presentation as many of the people acknowledge their ongoing grief and lis- tened as the professionals offered tips and advice. This was a seminar that needed to be done and those in attendance were extremely gratified. - Two social workers from Hospice of the North Coast spoke to a group of seniors on De- The holiday spirit was ushered into the Senior Center on December 7* as the Hawaiian Dance class put on a concert of rhythmic Hawaiian dances. This holiday program was festive and quite enjoyable. A beautiful beginning to a jolly month! -. ,- .. The mood was kept alive by the annual holiday concert by the Choraleers singing group. The group sang uplifting renditions of yuletide classics and thrilled the 80+ people in the audience. A dietician from Kaiser Permanente addressed a curious group of seniors by advising them how to survive holiday dining without gaining weight. This December 19* presen- tation was just what those in the audience wanted and there were many questions asked. Refreshments (bagels, non-fat muffins, coffee and juice) were provided. This may become a yearly event! 3 c - December 2”d heralded in the Holiday Season with “A Festival of Christmas” in Coro- nado. Prior to the theatre performance, everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner at Marie Callendars. The traditional celebration of music and theater was a special treat for us at the Lamb’s Theater. Sunday, December 10* we traveled to Seaport village for shopping, dinner at the Harbor House and an evening under the stars cruising the San Diego Harbor for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. This trip was one of the holiday season highlights! December 14* proved to be a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. We also enjoyed a delightful seasonal lunchltea at the Four Seasons Resort and Roger’s Gardens, complete with their breathtaking holiday decorations of the season. We had an audience with the ‘King’ when we journeyed to Los Angeles to see the Lion King on December 17*. Our dinner at the Spaghetti Factory prior to the performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This special event was a truly wonderful experience. We are planning to repeat the same trip again in July. January will be filled with many exciting events: ”Triple Espresso,” San Diego Gas Lamp tour with a high tea at the Horton Grand, Coffee and Music tour (NAMM), and Stars on Ice at the San Diego Sports Arena. r^ SPECIAL EVENTS On January 26* the Recreation Department will be taking Junior High Students to Snow Summit for the annual; SnoDaze trip. The teens will enjoy a day of ski or snowboarding at Southern California’s best ski resort. On February 9* the annual Jammy Jam dance will be held at Calavera Community Cen- ter. The Special Events Section would like to welcome Richard Navarro to the Recreation Team. Richard was recently hired as the new Recreation Specialist to oversee the Youth Day Camp and Stay N’ Play program. Richard started his recreation career with the City of Carlsbad as a Recreation Leader. Within no time Richard’s talents were put to use in the Special Events Section. Over the past four years Richard has proven to be a valuable asset for the Recreation Department and the City of Carlsbad. Welcome Richard! Of2 4 c c STAGECOACH The Recreation Department is excited to announce the recent hiring of Kevin Granse for a full-time Recreation Specialist position at Stagecoach Community Center. Kevin previously worked for the cities of Poway and El Cajon Recreation Departments. Kevin will be supervising the evening and weekend operations of Stagecoach and Poinsettia Parks. Glad to have you on board Kevin! .- The ever-popular youth basketball leagues have started team practices and games at Stagecoach. Lightning Soccer Club held a two-day youth soccer tournament at Stage- coach in December. ROBIN BETTIN c: Recreation Director City Manager Assistant City Manager All Department Heads 813 5