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Home My WebLink About2010-09-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0910-2; DEPARTMENT REPORTPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 0910-2 MTG. DATE: 09/20/2010 STAFF: SPICKARD DEPARTMENT REPORT INFO c ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation from the Parks and Recreation staff. ITEM EXPLANATION: Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, 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 7 ^ CITY OF PARKS & RECREATION CARLSBAD DEPARTMENT REPORT Parks & Recreation September 20, 2010 1. Alga Norte Community Park - Counsilman-Hunsaker & Pacific Group - Market, Financial, and Operational Assessment Consultants were selected and are now working with staff to conduct an operating impact study. Through this study they will identify the level of activity, revenues and expenses associated with the current design of Alga Norte Community Park. This study is intended to identify the most efficient methods of operating the park in order to reach the broadest constituency of residents while minimizing operating subsidies. The outcome will be a realistic operating proforma with a variety of options and recommendations focused on achieving the study's objectives. 2. The Crossings Golf Course- Sunrise Golf Inc. - Operational Assessment Consultants were selected to conduct an independent assessment of Kemper Sports Management's current operations of the Crossings at Carlsbad. The study will identify various recommendations that will allow the City to work with Kemper Sports Management to reduce the current operating subsidy. 3. Leo Carrillo Barn Restoration - Bids were accepted and the contract was awarded to Mark Sauer Construction Inc. for Leo Carrillo Ranch Barn restoration project at the 8/24/10 City Council meeting. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2011. 4. Naming Rights Update - Staff is updating the Naming Rights Policy to include comments from the Attorney's office and the commission. In addition to Commissioner Farley's suggestions, several commissioners wanted an opportunity to comment on the document language. Staff anticipates a revised version will be ready for consideration by the November commission meeting. 5. Recreation Program Highlights - The Parks & Recreation Department currently offers three main programs serving teens: • L.I.T.E. (Leaders in Training and Education) an afterschool program, the Teens in Action lunchtime program, and summer camps for teens. These programs have seen as much as 200% increased participation since 2008. The L.I.T.E. program is offered at Pine Avenue Park trailer for middle and high school students. The program cultivates life skills and promotes community service. • Teens in Action provides healthy activities during the lunch period to middle schools in Carlsbad. • Summer camps are also offered for teens ages 10-15. Several teen program participants have gone on to join the Parks & Recreation staff as part-time employees. 6. Park Highlights - The blockhouse restrooms at the upper and lower levels of Stagecoach Park are currently being refurbished by a bid-selected contractor. Similar blockhouse restroom refurbishments have been completed at Holiday, Laguna Riviera, and La Costa Canyon Parks over the last few years. The work is expected to be completed by mid-October. Portable restrooms are being provided in the interim. The contract for the relocation of the Twin Inns Gazebo has been fully executed and a pre- construction meeting has been scheduled. Aground breaking ceremony has been tentatively scheduled for October 2010. The City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission will be invited to this ceremony. The work is expected to be completed by mid-December. Thereafter, the gazebo will be available for rentals through the Recreation Division. Page 2 7. Donation(s) - 7/24/10 - Community Play Date at Calavera Community Center-The event received community support from five vendors through in-kind donations totaling $598. Donations were received from Henry's Farmer's Market, Prudential, Museum of Making Music, Michelle Szamesand PetSmart. 8/21 & 8/22/10 - Snores & S'mores - Through cash and in-kind donations totaling $3,546, the event had great community support from five local businesses Opportunity Grants Program - The program received a $2,500 donation from The Leichtag Family Foundation. The City also received a $5,000 Community Development Block Grant in support of the Opportunity Grant program. The Opportunity Grant program contributes to the future growth, well being, and development of Carlsbad youth, ages 17 years and younger, from low-income families. By awarding grants to Carlsbad families, the Parks and Recreation Department aims to encourage the development of positive self- esteem and social responsibility, decrease juvenile crimes, and promote physical fitness and health, thus creating a safe community. Because of your generosity, we can continue to "Create Community through People, Parks and Programs." 8. Events Completed - 7/24/10- Community Play Date at Calavera Community Center- Enrichment hosted a community play date in celebration of National Parks and Recreation month. The community center was filled with fun and activity for two hours with more than 150 attendees. Each guest was able to participate in individual interactive stations offered by twelve instructors. Other activities included a Fliptime obstacle course, learning self defense techniques, power moves from Super Moverz, creating mosaic artwork from Abrakadoodle, Zumba fitness and strengthening skills through Pi Yo and Tai Chi demonstrations. In addition, participants were able to win great raffle prizes provided by local businesses. 8/7/10 - Family Movie Night in the Park -It wasn't raining meatballs on the night of August 7th, when Stagecoach Park was the scene for Family Movie Night. Nearly 1,000 people came out to enjoy the festivities. Attendees participated in activities prior to the start of the evening's feature presentation, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. They created soda magnets, food themed sun visors, and colored umbrellas in the craft area and tossed oversized hot dogs and hamburgers into a giant mouth, filled popcorns tubs with popcorn balls, and caught food falling from the sky in the relays 8/14/10 - Trail Work Event - @ Veteran's Park / The Crossings - The second Saturday trail volunteer work took place at Veteran's Memorial Park and the Golf Course trails. Ten volunteers assisted City Park's staff in repairing a damaged bench at the Veteran's Park hilltop view point, removing weeds and invasive plants and repairing erosion. Approximately 40 hours of trail volunteer service that morning resulted in accomplishing all maintenance duties to restore the trail in tip top condition. 8/21/10 - Snores & S'mores - On Saturday, August 21st the Parks & Recreation Department hosted the annual Snores & S'mores family campout. The theme of this year's event, Snug as a Bug, was complimented with a bug show, a bug obstacle course, Capture the Bug scavenger hunt, dirt cups for dessert, and an outdoor view of A Bug's Life. A total of 250 participants pitched tents on the ball field and woke up to Bug BINGO and a bug hike. Page 3 9/9/10 - Exhibit Opened at Leo Carrillo - Beginning with an invitation only showing on 9/9/10, the exhibit officially opened to the public on 9/10/10 at the Film Festival's 3rd movie showing. The first tours began on 9/11/10. The exhibit, entitled "Leo Carrillo: Life and Legacy," covers many aspects of his life, including time he spent growing up in Santa Monica and his early days in vaudeville, including a photograph of Carrillo with Harry Houdini and Will Rogers. 9/16/10 - Quarterly Trail Volunteer Meeting - Held at Carlsbad Sr. Center at 5:00 p.m. Gary Hill provided updates on the Summer Trail Volunteer work and events. Trail Captains provided brief updates for their areas of responsibility. Information was provided on the National Public Lands Day Event scheduled 9/25/10. 9. Upcoming Events - 9/24/10 - Film Series at Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch - Last movie of the series of the season! Movie (Honolulu Lu 1941) starts promptly at sunset. Grounds open at 5:00 p.m. for picnics. Tours of the Hacienda will be available for one hour before sunset. Bring a low back chair, flashlight, warm clothes and blanket. Refreshments available for sale or bring your own picnic. 9/25/10- Lake Calavera Cleanup -National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. The City of Carlsbad is sponsoring an open space and trail clean-up as a part of National Public Lands Day. Event will be held a Lake Calavera from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Parking available at Calavera Hills Elementary School at 4100 Tamarack Avenue. 10/9/10 - Trail Work Event - @ Village H - Calavera Hills with event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Any questions, please contact Liz Ketabian at (760) 434-2978 10/9/10 - Pumpkin Plunge - Monroe Street Pool, 3401 Monroe Street from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. Activities include snaring your own pumpkin, swimming games, costume contest and trick-or-treat. Wicked water show featuring the San Dieguito Synchro, Dive San Diego, and Zombie Divers. Tickets are $8 per-sale until October 6th or $12 at the door. Free event for ages 3 and under. For additional events please visit the City web site @ www.carlsbadca.qov