1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michael M. Sansbury, Recreation & Facilities Manager MEETING DATE: May 16, 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
• Summer newsletter has been mailed out to residents.
• Summer sign-ups will start May15th for Lomita Residents, so we are working on getting the word out.
• Staff have been updating the City Recreation page online and via the Lomita Park App to keep parents informed for youth soccer changes.
• Staff are gearing up for school parties at the park.
• Staff assisted the Lomita Railroad Foundation for its annual Afternoon Tea. They had a sold-out event.
• Staff are preparing to help Chambers with its annual health fair on May 7th. • Staff are getting ready for the Memorial Day ceremony. • Founders Day planning and meetings have begun and are on track for success. • Staff is working with the LASD in planning this years “I am Drug & Gang Free Walk” for 347 students on June 2
nd at Lomita Park.
• Lomita Railroad Museum staff prepared to assist the Lomita Railroad foundation with its “Afternoon Tea” on April 30th. This event was sold out. • Lomita Railroad Museum staff is also preparing for Night at the Museum taking place June 2nd.
• The staff is continuing to work with the Chamber of Commerce during their Sunday Funday event at Farmers Market. Which takes place the last Sunday of each month.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7g
2 YOUTH SPORTS
• Youth Soccer began. There are 333 children enrolled on 24 teams.
ADULT SPORTS
• Men’s Basketball concluded on April 6th. Leagues to resume in summer. • Soccer leagues begin in summer.
PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS
• Summer registrations begin May 15 for residents and June 1st for non-residents.
PROJECTS
• A few of the Lomita Park Coaches had training on April 1st to be CPR Certified. • Continued soccer training for new staff.
• Summer program scheduling, planning, and purchasing.
• Lomita Park Basketball Camp- June 26th and July 24th.
MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES
• Continue the process of adding card access at doors throughout Lomita Park. • Staff replaced the bulbs and serviced the light fixtures in the hallway adjacent to the City Manager’s office.
• Added two security cameras to the interior of the Tom Rico Center. • Added one security camera to the exterior of the Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium (southside),
• Serviced and repaired the two sets of automatic doors at City Hall. The doors were serviced, and the rollers and hangar belt drives were replaced. • The water faucet was replaced in the small conference room adjacent to the City Manager’s office.
• Facilities Staff trenched over 100 feet from the southwest corner of City Hall to the stage to add a permanent power source (240v and 120v) for future events etc. • Staff repaired the basketball backboard (West) in the Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium.
PARK ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS
3 PROJECTS COMPLETED:
• Continued participating in Capital Improvement Project planning sessions with Public Works Department.
• Attended Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure “A” Grant Update meeting.
• Hosted two job walks for Stephenson Center Upgrade design project. • Completed multiple administrative functions to support youth soccer program. • Conducted on-site weekend supervision for youth soccer program. • Trained part-time staff to organize and oversee youth sports programs.
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:
• Continuing weekend youth soccer supervision and training/mentoring part-time staff in the absence of Rec. Supervisor.
• Annual progress report for California Parks and Recreation Grants and Local Services.
• Researching project funding options for Irene Lewis Park project. Explored combining funding from the LWCF Competitive Program and LA County Measure A Program. Provided information to assist Senior Civil Engineer in developing request for proposals for park design.
• Developing site plans to install tables and benches for Hathaway and Lomita Parks.
• Providing information to assist Senior Civil Engineer in developing request for proposals for Stephenson Center renovation.
• 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.
• Completing LA County Supervisor Discretionary grant application for Founder’s Day entertainment.
OPTIONS:
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4 FISCAL IMPACT
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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