1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michael M. Sansbury, Recreation & Facilities Manager MEETING DATE: March 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for the Recreation and Facilities Division
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the monthly report for the Recreation and Facilities Division.
RECREATION SERVICES
• Sign-ups for Spring 2023 Classes have begun March 1st at 9:00am. • New to our Spring classes is the return of Line Dancing which will be taking place Monday nights at 6:00pm at Lomita Park.
• Staff is continuing to prepare and organize summers classes, camps, and events for the Summer Newsletter.
• All Picnic Shelters and the Tom Rico Center are booked up for the month of March.
• City Staff assisted the Lomita Sheriff’s Department with their first fundraising BBQ event of the year. The event took place at Lomita Park on March 8th. • Staff is planning this year’s “Follow Me, I’m Gang and Drug Free” Walk alongside the LASD and the Lomita Public Safety and Traffic Commission. • Staff has begun planning and organizing this year’s Easter event which will take place on April 8th at 9:00 am located at Lomita Park.
• Staff will begin to plan this year’s Memorial Day event. • Staff is continuing to plan and organize the return of the Lomita Teen Program. • Monthly Founders Day meetings have begun.
• Staff is continuing to work with the Chamber of Commerce during their Sunday Funday Farmers Market that takes place the last Sunday of each month.
YOUTH SPORTS
• Preparing for playoffs in youth basketball leagues.
• Working with staff to ensure positive engagement from spectators and discourage unsportsmanlike conduct.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7f
2 • Began enrollment for Spring youth soccer leagues.
• Preparing to schedule and train staff in anticipation of youth soccer leagues.
ADULT SPORTS
• Started the 40 and Over Men's Basketball League.
• Wednesday Men's Basketball League cancelled due to lack of participation.
MISC. PROJECTS
• Replaced crank shaft on both outdoor basketball hoops. • Working with maintenance staff to replenish first aid kits. • Scheduled part-time staff for CPR Certification in April.
MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES
• Coordinating with staff, Lomita Chamber and VenaVer Events in all aspects of the Farmers Market located at City Hall.
• The HVAC at City Hall was serviced which included filters, belts, greased fittings, cleaning, and adjustments etc.
• Serviced the air compressor that runs the pneumatic thermostats at City Hall. • Staff replaced the belts that run the exhaust fans on the roof at City Hall. • Installed/added five new lights in the ceiling above the dais in the Council Chambers.
• Replaced four outlets in the office of the Administrative Analyst on the 2nd floor at City Hall.
• Added a GFI outlet and replaced a switch in the lounge on the 2nd floor at City Hall. • Adjusted and lubed latch on southwest exterior door at City Hall. • Replaced exterior entrance door closer on the Stephenson Center. • Continue the process of adding card access at doors throughout Lomita Park.
PROJECTS COMPLETED:
• Continued participating in Capital Improvement Project planning sessions with Public Works Department.
• Attended meeting with California Consulting regarding Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2023 Competitive Program. Provided analysis to Public Works Director and Senior Civil Engineer. • Created Lomita Park Basketball Camp early marketing materials. • Prepared draft educational materials to assist new commissioners in understanding their roles and responsibilities.
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:
• Researching project funding options for Irene Lewis Park project. Explored combining funding from the LWCF Competitive Program and LA County Measure 3 A Program. Provided information to assist Senior Civil Engineer in developing request for proposals for park design.
• Developing site plans and pricing options with Outdoor Creations to move existing and to purchase tables and benches for Hathaway and Lomita Parks. • Provided information to assist Senior Civil Engineer in developing request for proposals for Stephenson Center renovation.
• Developing scope of work for roofing projects at Railroad Museum and Stephenson Center. Communicating with private roofing companies and researching cooperative government purchasing options.
• Monitoring information regarding updates and meetings pertaining to the City’s allotment from LA County Measure A.
• Developing marketing material and determining staffing needs for Lomita Park Basketball Camp. Dates June 26-30 and July 24-28.
OPTIONS:
None. Information only. Receive and file.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. Information only. Receive and file.
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Gary Y. Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by: Prepared by:
Michael M. Sansbury Emma Kelley
Recreation & Facilities Manager Recreation Manager