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Home My WebLink About2010-05-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0510-2; Department ReportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 0510-2 MTG. DATE: 05/17/10 STAFF: COATES DEPARTMENT REPORT |_| INFO Ixl ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation from the Parks and Recreation staff. ITEM EXPLANATION: John Coates, Parks & Recreation Director, will report on recently completed and upcoming Parks and Recreation activities, donations and grants, as well as other topics of local interest. EXHIBITS: 1. Department Report CITY OF PARKS & RECREATION CARLSBAD DEPARTMENT REPORT Parks & Recreation May 17, 2010 1. P&R Department co-hosted Pickleball Clinic - On Saturday, April 24, approximately 30 individuals participated in a Pickleball Clinic at Poinsettia Park as a way of introducing interested parties to the sport. This free clinic was co-hosted by USAPA member Pat Carroll who demonstrated basic skills and fundamentals of the sport to those in attendance. This well received event was also a way of promoting the California State Senior Olympic Games, with the Pickleball event scheduled for Poinsettia Park June 1-4. The City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation department is proud to be a co-sponsor of that event and looks forward to working with all involved parties. 2. Capital Improvement Project Update(s) - Alga Norte Community Park Grading - On Thursday, April 8, rough grading work began on the park site. The grading has been moving along well and is slightly ahead of schedule. With the rainy season waning, the project is anticipated to be completed on schedule sometime this summer. There have been a few minor issues, specifically unanticipated groundwater encounters, but not out of the ordinary for large grading operations. 3. Recreation Program Highlight(s) - Aquatics continues to offer a full spectrum of programming at the Monroe Street Pool. Beginning and intermediate skill level swim lessons for ages 6 months and up, rentals to programs offering training in water polo for girls and boys, springboard diving, and youth & adult swimming occurs seven days a week. Last fiscal year Aquatics operated the pool 362 days, spent $520,050 and brought in $312,734 for a 60% cost recovery. The pool is surrounded by Carlsbad High School, which is currently a little less than halfway through a five-year long renovation. The pool recently underwent a minor renovation as well, replacing all the underwater light wiring. Adult Sports Summary Spring 2010 - The adult sports division is nearing the end of a fun filled spring season for one-hundred four softball, thirty soccer, and thirty-two basketball teams. Many co-workers, friends, and family members participate in our sports programs as a way to exercise, stay in shape, and to instill community comradely. The Adult sports staff is proud to say that each year we have many returning teams with some participating in the league for over ten years. Local businesses also enjoy company sponsored employee teams. Some of those businesses include; Legoland, Taylor Made, Callaway Golf, Acushnet, 3E, Sheraton Carlsbad, Invitrogen, Upper Deck, and restaurants based in Carlsbad. Youth Sports - Pee Wee Basketball & Soccer - The pee-wee season for basketball and soccer is currently under way. There are fifty-four 1st and 2nd graders in our basketball program, and forty-eight 4, 5, and 6 year old players in our soccer program. For many players this is their first exposure to an organized sport. Staffs focus is to ensure all participants have a great time in a safe, fun and non-competitive environment. For those individuals attending to cheer for the new participants they are delighted to see special memories being created. 7 4. Donations - 4/29/10 - In-Kind Donation by Pacific Ridge High School - Lake Calavera Volunteer Activity - Thirty five students, plus faculty and project coordinator for PRHS, Liz Paegel, descended upon a section of the Lake Calavera preserve for a community service project that will benefit the preserve and recreational users for years to come. With assistance from seasoned trail builder Gary Hill, Markus Spiegleberg, ( CNLM), Gerry Rea and Wanda Stiles (Trail Captains), and Rosanne Humphrey, (HMP Land Steward), students planted 160 Coyote Brush and improved the trail access at the east end of Skyhaven Lane. The students provided over 50 hours of volunteer service in 1.5 hours for the project! 5/11/10 - Hi-Noon Rotary Donation for Twin Inns Gazebo - The City Council accepted a donation $28,638 from the Hi-Noon Rotary Club for the structural elements of the relocation of the historic Twin Inns-Gazebo to Magee Park. Upon appropriation of the funds, staff will process a contract with an approved construction company to perform the subject work. It is anticipated the project will be completed by Fall 2010, at which time a ribbon-cutting ceremony will likely be held. 5. Events Completed - 4/24/10 - Arbor Day at Aviara Community Park - Staff held its annual Arbor Day Celebration from 9:00am to 11:00 am at Aviara Community Park. The event included arboricultural information and displays from CAL Fire, Anderson's La Costa Nursery, West Coast Arborists, Davey Tree Expert Company, and SDG&E's Vegetation Management Department. Volunteers assisted staff in planting a total of two dozen 15-gallon sized trees throughout the park. These trees will add significant beauty, shade, and environmental value to the park for generations to come. 4/29/10 - Lake Calavera Volunteer Activity - Pacific Ridge High School - Please refer to the donation write-up for details. 5/1/10 - Beach Fest at Frazee State Beach - Staff and the City's Beach Preservation Committee assisted the State of California in the organization and operation of the third annual Beach Fest at Frazee State Beach. The event is designed to raise the public's awareness of, and develop support for, beach preservation initiatives and coastal stewardship. Activities included a beach clean-up, a rescue demonstration by state lifeguards, volleyball and frisbee clinics, live bands, and the Mark Wyland mobile learning center. Booths included Citywide Trails, Storm Water Protection, State Parks, Junior Lifeguards, SDG&E, Subaru, green campaigns, sculptors, photographers, painters, and a tiki carver. 5/8/10-Trails Program Native Plant Seminar - Event took place at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center with event led by Rosanne Humphrey, HMP land steward, providing trail volunteers and staff classroom instruction on native plants and then led the group on a hike to Lake Calavera. 5/15/10 - Wild West Fest - @ Leo Carrillo Ranch - Details to follow in June department report. •; ; 6. Upcoming Events - 6/05/10 - National Trails Days - @ Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park with event starting at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Event includes both a workday and hike. 6/17/10 - Quarterly Trail Volunteer Meeting - @ Sr. Center's Activity room beginning at 5:00 p.m. 7/10/10 & 7/11/10 - Health and Wellness Weekend - 7/10/10 Community Health & Fitness Expo will take place at Plaza Camino Real from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the 29th Annual Carlsbad Triathlon event is scheduled on 7/11/10 with the race beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Tamarack State Beach. For additional events please visit the City web site @ www. carlsbadca. gov ——^^_ _