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SEAL BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 23, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
MEETING PLACE: City Manager's Conference Room
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (By motion of the Commission)
This is the time to:
1. Notify the public of any changes to the agenda;
2. Rearrange the order of the agenda.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
At this time, members. of the public may address the Commission regarding any items within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the ,Commission
cannot discuss or take action on items not on the agenda unless authorized by law. Matters
brought before the Commission that are not on the agenda may, at the Commission's discreti~n, be
referred to staff or placed on the next agenda.
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vn. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by one motion unless
prior to enactm~t, a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, Staff or the public request
that a specific item be removed from Consent Calendar for separate action
1. Minutes of February 26,2003 meeting (Approve)
2. Information Item -Landscape Maintenance for City Parks (Receive and File)
3. Information Item - Pool Maintenance Service Contract (Receive and File)
VIII. AGENDA ITEMS
IX. MANAGER'S REPORTS - Informational items
X. COMMISSION CONCERNS
XI. ADJOURN
Next meeting May 28,2003, 7:00 p.m., City Manager's Conference Room
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SEAL BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes"of February 26, 2003 meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER'
Called to order by Vice-Chair at 7:05 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
Present: AnnaBeth Goering, Ricki Layman, Andy Rohman, Shelly Sustarsic
Absent: Carla Watson
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda approved as submitted.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None presented.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATION
No public comment.
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VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of January 22, 2003 meeting
The minutes were approved as corrected.
2. Information Item - qty Council Resolution in Support of a Hellman Ranch Wetlands Project
3. Information Item - City Council Resolution in Support of BoIs a Chica'Mesa Uplands
Acquisition by State of California
4. 10K Run Committee Donation
5. Proposition 40 Grant Applications
The balance of the consent calendar was approved as submitted.
VIII. AGENDA ITEMS
None agendized.
IX. MANAGER'S REPORTS - Informational items
Flyers for the 10K/5K Run on April 5, 2003 were distributed to the commissioners. The new
websitefor the run is www.sealbeachrun.com.
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X. COMMISSION CONCERNS
It was discussed that two of the commissioners, Ricki Layman and Andy Rohman, would be on
vacation in March and would not be able to attend the next commission meeting. The
commissioners concurred that unless there were any important issues, the March meeting will be
cancelled.
XI. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned to April 23, 2003, 7:00p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room.
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: April 23, 2003
TO: Honorable 'Chair and Members of the Commission
FROM: June Y otsuya, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ITEM - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR CITY PARKS
SUMMARY OF REOUEST:
Receive and file staff report.
BACKGROUND:
At their April 14, 2003 meeting, the City Council approved award of a service contract for
Landscape Maintenance to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. The new contractor will
provide landscape maintenance of. the City's parks, medians and facility grounds. The Public
Works Department has determined through the request for proposal process that outsourcing this
function will help save money by eliminating capital equipment and associated costs, decrease
potential worker's compensation claims, out increase service levels through a performance-based
contract with the new service provider.
As part of the request for proposal process, Public Works required that potential firms provide their
professional opinion of the current condition of the landscape areas. Provided for your information
are Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. evaluations sections regarding existing conditions in
City in the parks that would be addressed through the new landscape maintenance program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Public Works Department determined that the landscape maintenance contract was within budget
limits established for labor and contract services, materials and equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
Submitted by:
June Y otsuya, Assistant City Manager
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PA-1 Arbor Park (11 AC). .
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PA-1 Arbor Park sign - Overall this park is pretty good. The main problem
here is old gopher holes in the turf. This presents a hazard when playing,
on the field.
PA-1 South side of park along the access road - Toward the East end it
has been neglected. High weeds are present and the trees.(which have
been going donnant since November) have not had the leaves cleaned
from underneath them. This place should be cleared and planted. If not
planted, at least wood chips pla~ there'on top of landscape fabric.
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PA-1 Broadleaf weeds in turf - Here is a typical example ofthe broadleaf
weeds that are present throughout the turf area.
PA-1 gopher activity - This is typical of the gopher activity in numerous
areas in the turf. Many of the older holes are difficult to see, however, if
you walk around you can feel the unevenness of the turf. Numerous hard
to find holes, just big enough for a small child's foot are throughout the turf
area. Solution: institute a rodent control program and methodically fill in
the existing holes.
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PA-1 more broadleaf weeds In the turf - Another example of the broadleaf PA-1 poor weeding and string trimming. - Here's an example of poor
,weeds present in the turf. Solution: spray the turf with a selective herbicide weeding and string trimming on the West side of the baseball dla~ond.
for broadleaf control. Then, schedule pre-emergent applications.
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PA-1 bare areas in turf - Due to compaction, these areas have become
bare. The bermuda grass in areas like this is thin or completely missing.
Solution: complete turf renovation and selective soli prep and sod planting
in the bare areas. In the other areas the turf should be reseeded in the
spring with bermuda grass. Aeriation should fake place monthly with an
adequate fertilization program. Every year the turf should be renovated
and reseeded. The play on the field should be moved and some areas off
PA-1 poor leaf pick-up around the baseball diamond - Apparently the
leaves are blown off of the hardscape into the turf. During mowing the
tractor mower blows the leaves around and when the wind picks up it is
blown back onto the hardscape.
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PA-2 Aster Park sign - As with many of the grass areas in the City, a. .
program of yearly turf renovation and reseeding would dramatically
change the look for the bett~r.
PA-2 planter beds on the West side of,the park - The shrubs in these
areas have become overgrown and need thinning. Weeds and excess
leaves are also present .
PA-2 more planter beds West side of park - The weeds have become
excessive in the planter areas. This is obvious in this photograph.
PA-2 planter near picnic bench West side of park - The weeds are
excessive right near this public use area. This will be a source of
complaints if it already hasn't been in the past. .
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PA-2 turf area throughout the park - This is an example of the broadleaf
weed infestation in the turf area of this park. Solution: Spray a broad leaf
weed control herbicide. Schedule yearly applications of pre-emergent
herbicides and institute adequate cultural practices ( seriation,
de-thatching. re-seeding, and fertilization.)
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PA-3 Bluebell Park.(1.3 AC)
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PA-3 Siuebell Park sign - Overall. this park is in very poor condition. Ifs
infested with gophers, leaving mounds and holes all over the grass which
makes it a hazard to play on. The shrub beds are weedy and the sand play
area is full of weeds and leaves.
PA-3 looking at parkway next to sand play area' - The fine bladed warm
season turf (hybrid bermuda) is being mowed with a rotary mower. This is ,
not totally unacceptable except that there's a mound that causes unsightly
scalping. Remedy, remove grass, lower area and replant with hybrid ,"
fescue.
PA-3 main turf area shot 1 - This is evidence of fresh gopher activity. The
park turf is infested with gophers. This is totally unacceptable in that there
are no open fields nearby. In essence, this park is the SOURCE of the
gopher population for this area. Gopher holes present an extreme hazard
to the communily using the park and a liability for the city.
PA-3 main turf area shot 2 - This is further evidence of the extensive
gopher activity in ,this park.
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PA-3 Bluebell Park (1.3 AC)
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~A-3 main turf area shot 3 - There is broadleaf and spotty turf throughout
the turf area in the parlt. Remedy: herbicide program with initial kill and
folJow-ul' pre-emergents, renovation and reseeding of the turf in the fall.
PA-3 north planter bed - The planter bed is choked with weeds and full of
leaf debris from the Carolina Cheny bushes.
PA-3 Carolina Cheny chlorosis - The hedge of Carolina Cheny bushes in PA-3 weed infestation - Another shot of the horrible weed infestation of the
the North planter of the park (South of the tennis courts) exhibits a nutrient North planter.
deficiency (probably multiple nutrients.)
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PA-3 sand play area - The sand play area has been filled with leave~ so
. much that they have decomposed and integrated with the sand. The .play
sand" has now become a combination of sandy loam. Weeds are present
throughout Remedy; remove sand and install a safety play surface that
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PA-4 Almond Park (1.8 AC)
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PA-4 Almond Parle sign - Almond park is in very poor condition. The turf is
full of dangerous holes, the ilTigation is a mix of heads, the beds are full of
weeds, shrubs are thin and the larger ones are trimmed improperly and
the trees need trimming. The turf Is weedy and the thatch is excessive.
PA-4 planter near sand play area - A prime example of how bad the weed
infestation of the planters is at this park. The bennuda has engulfed this
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PA-4 sand play area - Due to excess leaf build-up over the years the sand
play area has become a planting medium. Weeds are present in the sand.
Remedy: install a safety play surface that can be cleaned.
PA-4 gopher activity - Fresh gopher activity. Remedy: institute an
aggressive rodent eradication program immediately. The holes and
mounds they leave are hazards to play. Rodents are also a public health
issue.
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found throughout the play areas.
PA-4 and more gopher activity - More evidence of gophers.
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PA-4 irrigation problems - I noticed areas with mixed heads on the same
valves (rotors and impacts.) Here is a safety issue, where the pop-up
impact head is missing its protective lXlver. This is a pUblic safety problem
waiting to happen. A child running and falling on this hazard presents a
great liability for the city.
PA-4 south planter area - The saying goes, .Should you pull the weed or
stake it and call it a tree?" This Washingtonia robusta volunteer is a prime
example of thal Other problems are: shrub trimming, leaf removal and
trash.
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PM more south planter - Here's another example of the out-of-control
weed problem in the beds of this park.
PA-4 planter south of basketball courts - This bed is full of weeds and
there is no clearly defined edge between the planter and the grass.
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PA-4 overall park view - In general, this park is in poor condition. The trees
are also in need of trimming. The clearance on the trees is below 7' over
walkways and 14' over roadways. This is also a public safety issue.
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PA-6 Edison Park (10 AC)
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PA-6 Edison Park sign - The two main problems in this park are irrigation PA-6 North field - Here is an overview of the north field area.
repairs and annual turf dethatching.
PA-6 North field wet spot near baseball diamond - This is one of the wet
spots due to a broken sprinkler head.
PA-6 North field, another wet spot near the baseball diamond - Here's
another wet spot due to one or more broken irrigation heads.
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PA-6 North field, lake area in the baseball infield area - The entire infield
area has problems. This lake area is one of the worst The whole area
needs regradin,g and the addition of new brick dust.
PA-6 North field; wet spot in the m!ddJe of the field - This wet spot appears
to have been there for quite some time. People have put wood boards
over the area to help solve the problem. A broken head or mainline may
be the problem here.
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PA-6 ~orth field, broken head causing a hazard - Here is a head with the
top broken off. Clearly presenting a safety hazard.
PA-6 North field, newly broken sprinkler head -I spoke with one of the
patrons of the park and they described this area as a newly wet spot.
Apparently, the other wet spots (due to broken irrigation heads) have been
there for quite some time. This is a new one.
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PA-6 Edison Park (10 AC)
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PA-6 South field. possible dry area. - This area may not be due to
irrigation coverage but due to the bermuda turf going dormant. It is
suspect because bermuda grass in other areas of the parle: is green in
color. Because of the irrigation problems at the North'end of the parle: this
area is also suspect. .
PA-6 Edison Park, South end near entrance - Here is the South field. Turf
renovation and reseeding every year could help the appearance.
PA-6 Entry road ground cover edging - Here is an example"of the weed
over growth and poor edging of the ground cover along the entry road.
PA-6 typical bed weed coverage - The weeds are light in the entry sign
bed but are apparent.
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PA-6 heavy weed over growth along entry road - This is extremely heavy
Weed growth in the iceplant bed along the West side of the entry road.
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PA-7 Gum Grove Nature Park (10.5 AC)
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PA-7 Gum Grove Park sign - As a nature area. Gum Grove park is in
pretty good shape. However, to really evaluate this park it must be viewed
numerous times over the year. Right now the weeds growth from the rain
is exploding. If it is routinely cut-down and sprayed then the park is line. If
not, then it will be a mess and a lire hazard in the summer. Another
general concem about is park is the numerous areas of standing water
along the North fence-line'. These areas present a mosqu!to vector hazard.
PA-7 parking lot entry slope - Right now Irs covered with broad leaf weeds.
Adequate control measures would be to hit the high visibility areas '.
quarterly and the entire park twice a year. "Hitting" means weed-whacking
with string trimmers down to 2" and a follow-up spray with Round-up
herbicide.
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PA-7 road past gate looking East - For the long term, mulch from tree
trimming throughout the city should be dumped and spread near the flat
areas next to the road. A 3" covering would reduce weed growth.
PA-7 tree problems - It would be prudent to get a price to perform an ISA
class III safety trim on all the trees in the park. I noticed numerous areas
where dead branches and dangerous conditions existed in regard to the
tree care in this park.
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PA-7 arundo donax - Arundo donax is one of the most noxious weeds in
Southern California and has no place in a natural area. This small clump
should be eradicated with a vengeance immediately and continuously
sprayed so that it never returns. I noticed no other infestations in the wild _
areas to the North of the park. It would be terrible if this clump infested the
wetlands North of the park. .
PA-7 east end of the park shot 1 - Further into the park I noticed downed
trees which have not been removed. Here is one example. Left to
themselves. downed trees present a fire hazard.
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PA-7 east end of the park shot 2 - Another example of a downed tree (or
portion thereof) that hasn't been removed.
PA-7 east end of the park shot 3 - More downed branches. This is one of
the few things in the park (besides trash) that should be a part of the
regular weekly inspection checks. All the downed trees and branches in
these shots have been there for more than one week.
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. Nature Park looking East along the access road. There is a hiking trail
(used by off-road bicycles) to the Sou1h ofthis shot that meanders
, throughout the Eucalyptus trees.- Areas of concern there are erosion.
Other areas of concern can be erosionlrun-off from the houses that abutt
the South side of the park and trash dumping.
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PA-8 Eisenhower Pari< - At the west end of the pari< the hedge needs
trimming. This should be done every 6 months. .
PA-8 broad leaf weeds in turf - Here's a typical example of the broadleaf
weeds found throughout the turf: Considering the high visibility of this pari<.
the turf should be in peak condition. It is because of the high visibility and
central location of this pari< (the image of Seal Beach to the visiting public)
I would rate it in very poor condition.
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PA-B poor ground cover trimming - The ground cover is not being
trimmed.
PA-B noxious weeds in the beds - Here is one of the worst weeds in
Western United States (if not the world) yellow nutsedge. Aggressive
eradication measures should be instituted immediately!
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PA-8 Eisenhower Park (1.5 AC)
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PA-8 weeds in the planters - Another example of weeds out of control in
the planters. This planter is right near the sidewalk (highly visible).
PA-S more weeds in ground cover - In some areas the gazania ground
cover is maintained very well. Unfortunately, in other areas weeds are
present. It just takes a little more effort to make a considerable difference
in this park.
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PA-8 trash and leaf debris - Along the walkway near the bench
overlooking the ocean on the east side of the park there's loads of trash in
the planters. I would suggest that this park and PP-4 Ocean Ave. receive
litter control twice daily M-F and once daily at the end of the day on
Saturday and Sunday. .
PA-S more trash and debris in planters - Another example of trash and leaf
debris in the planters where people will congregate to view the beauty of
Seal Beach. Keeping these areas clean should be a high priority of the
landscape contractor selected by the City.
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PA-8 Kukuya grass,in ground cover -In the eastem section of the park in
the ground cover planter, Kukuya is overtaking the gazania. This should
be dug out, any re-emerging grass sprayed with a systemic herbicide (like
round-up) and then replanted when the weed has been eliminated.
PA-8 dead shrubs - In one of the planters in the front.of the park facing the
street the star jasmine has died off. Removal and replacement with 5
gallon plants is in order. .
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PA-9 Electric Greenbelt (8.4 AC)
ES-22
PA-9 Electric Greenbelt turf weeds - Typical shot of the broadleaf weed
found throughout the greenbelt
PA-9 typical turf debris - In numerous areas in the park, leaf debris can be
. found.
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PA-9 turf thatch build-up - This is a shot of the thatch build-up which is
typical of the entire greenbelt Yearly dethatching and reseeding is
necessary to reduce this problem.
PA-9 illegal vacuum breaker - In numerous areas in the park illegal
vacuum breakers are installed. In addition to that some of them are
installed with white pvc pipe. This pipe degrades under ultraviolet light and
becomes britUe. Considering that these devices are under pressure, it is
an accident waiting to happen.
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PA-9 planter area at the East end - This is a shot of the planter at the
south east end of the greenbelt. It is typical of the planters at the other end
as well. Excess leaf debris. spotty ground cover and plantings. There is
also a problem with tree clearance in both of these areas.
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PA-1Q Windsurf Park sign - The turf area gets and excessive build-up of
sand as the years go by. This raises the level of the turf. The turf has way
100 much water. Ifs swampy. .
PA-10 turf view - Excessive water! Swampy. Some broadleaf and the turf
is built up due 10 sand blowing into the area. The only way 10 change the
. sand build-up is to remove the rurf, regrade'and plant new grass. This may
be ne~ary every 5 years or so depending on the build-up.
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trimming. They are growing into the walkway.
PA-11 south planter slope - It appears to be dead for some unknown
reason. It may be irrigation related. The fundamental problem must be
found and fixed. At that point. replanting should occur.
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PA-12 Marina Park sign - This park has an overall lack of maintenance.
Weeds are present in the turf as well as the beds. Leaves need to be
cleaned up and the inigation is in some disrepair. Tree clearance over
Walks Is an issue and there Is excessive thatch build-up in the turf.
PA-12 turf broad leaf weeds - Typical broadleaf weeds found throughout
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and more importantly, the bennuda grass weeds have taken over the
juniper in the middle of this shot, denoting out-of-control weed growth.
PA-12 bed clean-up - The pine needles are not cleaned up in this bed.
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PA-12 irrigation repair hazard - The irrigation head Was apparently
repaired here but' the hole was not filled up and compacted properly. A
hole is present which is a hazard to t~e public.
PA-12 more irrigation hazards - The top is missing from this head
presen.ting.a public safety hazard.
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courts is abandoned from maintenance. The weeds are out-of-control here
and it presents an obvious source of potential public complaints (patrons
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PA-13 Heritage Square - The area inspected includes the islands In both PA-13 westem tree planter -In the Coral tree planter on the west side
parking lots. Here, in this photo you can see considerable leaf build-up. Irs there are weeds and debris. This is a very high visibility location. Color
also obvious that the turf needs renovation. ' planting might be appropriate here (if vandalism can be controlled.)
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PA-13 shrub area near west parking lot (near bus stop) - Notice the lack of
debris removal, ivy growing into the shrubs and wom pathway to a
homeless hideout A whole pile of homeless junk is in this planter. The
police should be notified of this problem, which also exists in the east end
of Eisenhower Park (which might be the same person.)
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PA-13 ground cover trimming - Here's a perfect example of a lack of
ground cover trimming. It takes more than a few years to get like this.
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PA-13 Heritage Square
ES-30
PA-13 far west planters - Bare areas are present in many of the parking lot PA-13 turf - Notice the broadleaf in the turf. Also note the edging. The turf
planters. Heavy traffic may be a problem during the summer time but 'was edged and the debris left. This picture was taken late in the day,
during the rest of the year there may be an opportunity to establish plants. therefore, the crews were not coming back to clean-up. All work areas
These areas should be planted with 15 gallon plants (or a minimum 5 should be cleaned up every day. especially a high visibility area such as
gallon) to insure establishment. this.
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PA-14 Zoeter ReId - This is one of the best turf areas in the City. However. it is still plagued with broadleafweeds. Suggestion: Herbicide program to
treat weeds on an ongoing basis. soil tests to determine the optimum fertilizer application. Quarterly fertilizer applications (per soil test
recommendations). monthly aeriations. yearly renovation and reseeding. Reseed with hybrid fescue mix.
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PA-14 Zoeter Field (1.7 AC)
ES-32
PA-14 muddy infield areas near dug-outs - There are grading issues with PA-14 infield grading problems - Standing water in the infield near second
the infield dust areas. Standing water is present in some areas creating base.
muddy conditions. However, the alley way to the west of the park has
run-off from the brick dust areas. Installation of a drain, addition of
brickdust and regrading are needed to resolve these problems.
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PA-14 broadleaf in the turf - Typical broadleaf in the turf.
PA-14 bare area in the turf- This is one of three bare areas in the turf.
Sanding is present but without increased cultural practices it will not
recover quick enough (Le. monthly aeriations, quarteriy fertilization based
on soil tests, yeariy renovations, etc.)
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edging. You can alSO see examples ofbroadleafweeds.
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ES-68
BF-4 Marina Community Center sign - This site has a turf thatch problem. I
notice two tripping hazards along with two dead trees. The beds need
additional plantings.
BF-4 dead pine #1 - Clearly visible from Marina Drive are two dead pine
trees. This one is denuded from'needles. It needs 10 be removed
immediately. The cause is unknown but considering the fact that there are
two dead trees right next to eaqh other tissue and soil samples should be
analyzed immediately in a lab.
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BF-4 dead pine #2 - The second of two dead pine trees easily visible from
the street
BF-4 leaf removal - Leaf removal problems and a stump removal that
wasn't filled in adequately presenting a tripping hazard.
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BF-4 turf thatch build-up - The thatch is excessive throughout the turf. The
remedy is to dethatch the turf every year. Suggestion: dethatch and
reseed the turf every year.
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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: Apri123,2003
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TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Commission
FROM: June Y otsuya, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ITEM - POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT
SUMMARY OF REOUEST:
Receive and file staff report.
BACKGROUND:
In the past, recreation ~taff has been responsible for the maintenance and the chemical treatment of
the pools at McGaugh School. Two recent incidents at the pool site prompted the City to reevaluate
the best method of providing safe pool maintenance oper~tion. Two specific incidents included
built-up pressure from the exhaust gases inside the pool maintenance room causing a door to blow
open and over chlorination of the pool water during use. Fortunately, no injuries occurred.
However, as part of the City's new centralized building maintenance program, the Public Works
Department solicited proposals from variou.s qualified pool maintenance contractprs and
recommended Service First Commercial Pool System. At their April 14, 2003 meeting, the City
Council approved award of contract to this company.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The service contract will be covered through reallocation of funds from existing general fund
sources. No new general fund money is necessary to implement this change in service.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
Submitted by:
June Y otsuya, Assistant City Manager
Agenda Item 'QJlI-.3