Member Temple reported: Doris Davies Park a broken soap dispenser in the restroom near the skateboard park. Requested the installation of park wayfinding signage at the three primary entrances to improve visibility. Noted the door replacement in the men's restroom completed and beautiful creek.
Member Mehrhof stated Eagle Ranch Park graffiti gone next day after report.
3. Community Servies Department (Oral Report)
Sohm, Parks Supervisor, at Hook Park replacing lifted sidewalks, turf maintenance with park aeration in preparation for fertilization. Roof at Liberty Park is complete.
Lagunas, Recreation Manager upcoming events, “Glow in the Dark” Tween event at Hook Gym, April 3rd, Spring Festival, April 4th. Preparing for the July 4th celebration of America’s 250th Semi quincentennial at Silverado High School. Summer Programming with Summer Camp at Doris Davies Park, Concerts in the Park every Friday night. Aquatics programming begins in June, 7:00am to 7:30pm with lessons, inflatables all day Saturday, open Tuesday and Thursday Family Fun nights. We welcome two new staff, Ashley, with youth programming (Tag program (12-14yrs), Teen council, and Outdoor Education) and Laura for field allocations. Current open positions: Recreation leaders and Recreation specialist.
Castro, City Librarian, Grand opening with almost 1,000 attendees and the issuance of 2,000 library cards within the first 20 days. Services expanded by doubling the schedule for passports and currently exploring new partnerships with the County to provide additional resources. Local Schools are scheduling field trips. April programs include a free Adult Canvas painting on April 4th, 12:00-1:00pm and daily events celebrating National Library Week from April 20th - 25th. Earth Day, tree give away with 300 children registered and will provide compost. Meeting rooms are available for two-hour reservations via Active Net, at $5 per hour for the small room and $10 per hour for the larger room.
Gleason, Facilities Manager, new library opened last month, construction nearly finished. Eva Dell Park project completed design phase; the project is in the final review with building and planning, with bidding expected to be late April. Doris Davies is in conceptual design. Scoreboards at Liberty, Mojave Vista, and Center Street are complete, Hook Park in progress. New restroom at Eagle Ranch, Schmidt Park and Green Tree Golf Course. Security Cameras will be installed at Hook Community, Police Department, and 8th Street Community Center. Recent project completions include new flooring at Hook Community and a roof replacement at Liberty Park. Finally, a pilot solar project is underway at Village Park, focusing on the parking lot and playground areas.
4. Community Services Director Report
Meester reported on Library master plan and finishing remaining five goals adjusting budget to move forward with the items. Recreation has six items in master plan for the year which includes a community survey to determine the needs and gaps. Grants