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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011321 - 5.1 ATTACHMENT ACreating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFLECT THE MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION: • Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place • Strengthen Safety and Security • Facilitate Community Problem Solving • Protect Environmental Resources • Provide Recreational Experiences • Support Economic Development • Promote Health and Wellness • Increase Cultural Unity • Foster Human Development STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE A few more planting projects occurred this month including plants and mulch were installed at the entrance to Diablo Vista Park as well as around the labyrinth at Hap Magee Ranch Park, to beautify these two areas. Ongoing maintenance of both dog parks will continue during the moratorium, such as removal and replacement of the large dog park turf of approximately 16,500 square feet and irrigation adjustments that have both been completed. Upcoming scheduled work of renishing benches, cleaning and adjusting all drinking fountains, moving mulch o the fences, and installation of straw wattle on the east side of the new sod to hold the mulch in that area will be completed during the winter moratorium. Weekly cleaning, blowing, and adjusting of tennis court nets was completed at Diablo Vista Park, Osage Station Park and the Town-maintained courts at Monte Vista High School. The warning light that indicates the lights are about to turn o at the Monte Vista High School tennis courts is being trouble - shooted and will be repaired soon. Cleaning and grooming of synthetic turf elds at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park was performed. In December, the Danville Senior Center celebrated with some socially distanced holiday cheer. The Reut- linger Senior Community sta stopped by the Curbside Meal Program to distribute snowake decorated cookies to all the meal program participants and the National Charity League created over 100 paper snowakes to decorate the windows of the building. Sta made check-in calls to over 50 of the most vulnerable seniors to ensure they were doing well and wish them a happy holiday season. These items may also reect how Parks Make Life Better! Parks and Recreation make lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature, outdoor space to play and exercise, free-time fun in positive spaces, and socializing and learning in a gathering place. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Performed monthly inspections of synthetic turf elds at Diablo Vista Park and Sycamore Valley Park. During the high winds this month, a fallen tree was removed by sta on Danville Boulevard near San Ramon Valley High School; the large tree was blocking the road and sta worked quickly to have the street re-opened to trac. Electrical repairs are being completed at Sycamore Valley Park after a wiring short was detected that aects the park lighting. The large 80’ ball diamond at Diablo Vista Park was reno - vated by a contractor, removing all low spots and leveling the eld. Safety and maintenance inspections were performed on buildings at Hap Magee Ranch Park, repairing a water leak on the water heater, and replacing the inducer fan motor on an HVAC unit at the Magee House. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING While in-person tech classes have been put on pause for the Danville Senior Center, AnewVista Commu- nity Services has been able to provide online tech classes and one-on-one customized tech troubleshooting through their online portal. To promote and provide demos, all senior technology classes were free to those who registered through the Senior Center in the month of December. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES With the winter rain beginning, straw wattle has begun to be installed to hold eld mix on the three ball elds at Osage Station Park, two elds at John Baldwin Elementary, two elds at Green Valley Elementary and along the walkway at Danville South Park near the new landscaping. Winter pruning continues with two trees pruned in the Hap Magee Ranch Park parking lot, 10 trees inside Oak Hill Park and one tree at Greenbrook Elementary. Most irrigation has been turned o at this time; a nal irrigation check was completed at sites that are still on, with one lateral line being repaired. The new irrigation pump at Green Valley Elementary had some manufacture defects and had to be replaced but is back up and running prop- erly now. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Santa was busy this year as he received and wrote back over 500 letters to youth around the community! This year over 60 volunteers came to the Community Center to pick up packets with children’s letters, Santa templates, letterheads and envelopes to ensure that every child receive a letter back from Santa. Once they completed their letters, volunteers returned the letters so sta could give the Santa Claus stamp of approval and send the letter o to the post oce. This year children asked for dolls, video games and for DEC. ACTIVITIES • JAN. MEETING 1 OF 4 ATTACHMENT A COVID to be over so they could see their friends and family. The Town of Danville was proud to celebrate Elf Workshop in a dierent way on December 12th, 2020. Participants pre-ordered boxes lled with paints, crafts, and holiday games, to spread family-friendly entertainment and cheer. The boxes were also decorated with an invitation to participate in an ugly sweater contest and Agents of Discovery trivia hunt. Each box was hand delivered by the big man from the North Pole himself. Our fully masked Santa asked each child if they had been naughty or nice, what else they wanted for Christmas and to keep doing their best with distance learning. Over 100 families register and left-over supplies were packed up and delivered to members of the Danville Police Department with children at home. Virtual Karate classes have still been going strong. There are a group of very dedicated martial artists that have been able to continue their training and preparation for their black belt through the unconventional method of Zoom. In December, adults and children alike were able to keep busy during the month in the holiday themed art workshops and classes that were held online through Zoom. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development and the Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Department teamed up together to create the rst ever Tree Trail. Local Danville businesses signed up for a com- plimentary 6.5 foot pre-lit tree to decorate and display in front of their busi- ness. A Tree Trail map was designed to encourage residents to take a socially distance stroll around Danville to nd their favorite tree. No voting for this event because everyone is a winner when they get into the holiday spirit. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Danville Youth Council is looking for artists to show how they are “Stronger Than Hate”. The Stronger Than Hate Art Showcase is a chance for Danville teens to show o their art skills and promote equity and inclusion. To submit your art piece, song, poem, or dance, and to nd out more information visit danville.- ca.gov/dyc. Submissions will be accepted until January 30th. December marked the end for the exhibition, California Dreaming in the Art Gallery but the exhibit is still up online and can be enjoyed virtually for years to come. Now the gallery is under preparation for yet another virtual exhi- bition to open in January, Traces, featuring the ecofriendly artwork of artists from Women’s Artists Eco Dialog group. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Danville Youth Council members have had the amazing opportunity to interview some local and inspiring seniors. DYC members listen to the 10 special guests explain how their careers have evolved and what hobbies they have that continue to impact their lives today. To watch the full videos head to the danville.ca.gov/dyc. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Performed monthly inspections of synthetic turf elds at Diablo Vista Park and Sycamore Valley Park. During the high winds this month, a fallen tree was removed by sta on Danville Boulevard near San Ramon Valley High School; the large tree was blocking the road and sta worked quickly to have the street re-opened to trac. Electrical repairs are being completed at Sycamore Valley Park after a wiring short was detected that aects the park lighting. The large 80’ ball diamond at Diablo Vista Park was reno - vated by a contractor, removing all low spots and leveling the eld. Safety and maintenance inspections were performed on buildings at Hap Magee Ranch Park, repairing a water leak on the water heater, and replacing the inducer fan motor on an HVAC unit at the Magee House. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING While in-person tech classes have been put on pause for the Danville Senior Center, AnewVista Commu- nity Services has been able to provide online tech classes and one-on-one customized tech troubleshooting through their online portal. To promote and provide demos, all senior technology classes were free to those who registered through the Senior Center in the month of December. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES With the winter rain beginning, straw wattle has begun to be installed to hold eld mix on the three ball elds at Osage Station Park, two elds at John Baldwin Elementary, two elds at Green Valley Elementary and along the walkway at Danville South Park near the new landscaping. Winter pruning continues with two trees pruned in the Hap Magee Ranch Park parking lot, 10 trees inside Oak Hill Park and one tree at Greenbrook Elementary. Most irrigation has been turned o at this time; a nal irrigation check was completed at sites that are still on, with one lateral line being repaired. The new irrigation pump at Green Valley Elementary had some manufacture defects and had to be replaced but is back up and running prop- erly now. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Santa was busy this year as he received and wrote back over 500 letters to youth around the community! This year over 60 volunteers came to the Community Center to pick up packets with children’s letters, Santa templates, letterheads and envelopes to ensure that every child receive a letter back from Santa. Once they completed their letters, volunteers returned the letters so sta could give the Santa Claus stamp of approval and send the letter o to the post oce. This year children asked for dolls, video games and for 2 OF 4 COVID to be over so they could see their friends and family. The Town of Danville was proud to celebrate Elf Workshop in a dierent way on December 12th, 2020. Participants pre-ordered boxes lled with paints, crafts, and holiday games, to spread family-friendly entertainment and cheer. The boxes were also decorated with an invitation to participate in an ugly sweater contest and Agents of Discovery trivia hunt. Each box was hand delivered by the big man from the North Pole himself. Our fully masked Santa asked each child if they had been naughty or nice, what else they wanted for Christmas and to keep doing their best with distance learning. Over 100 families register and left-over supplies were packed up and delivered to members of the Danville Police Department with children at home. Virtual Karate classes have still been going strong. There are a group of very dedicated martial artists that have been able to continue their training and preparation for their black belt through the unconventional method of Zoom. In December, adults and children alike were able to keep busy during the month in the holiday themed art workshops and classes that were held online through Zoom. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development and the Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Department teamed up together to create the rst ever Tree Trail. Local Danville businesses signed up for a com- plimentary 6.5 foot pre-lit tree to decorate and display in front of their busi- ness. A Tree Trail map was designed to encourage residents to take a socially distance stroll around Danville to nd their favorite tree. No voting for this event because everyone is a winner when they get into the holiday spirit. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Danville Youth Council is looking for artists to show how they are “Stronger Than Hate”. The Stronger Than Hate Art Showcase is a chance for Danville teens to show o their art skills and promote equity and inclusion. To submit your art piece, song, poem, or dance, and to nd out more information visit danville.- ca.gov/dyc. Submissions will be accepted until January 30th. December marked the end for the exhibition, California Dreaming in the Art Gallery but the exhibit is still up online and can be enjoyed virtually for years to come. Now the gallery is under preparation for yet another virtual exhi- bition to open in January, Traces, featuring the ecofriendly artwork of artists from Women’s Artists Eco Dialog group. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Danville Youth Council members have had the amazing opportunity to interview some local and inspiring seniors. DYC members listen to the 10 special guests explain how their careers have evolved and what hobbies they have that continue to impact their lives today. To watch the full videos head to the danville.ca.gov/dyc. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Performed monthly inspections of synthetic turf elds at Diablo Vista Park and Sycamore Valley Park. During the high winds this month, a fallen tree was removed by sta on Danville Boulevard near San Ramon Valley High School; the large tree was blocking the road and sta worked quickly to have the street re-opened to trac. Electrical repairs are being completed at Sycamore Valley Park after a wiring short was detected that aects the park lighting. The large 80’ ball diamond at Diablo Vista Park was reno- vated by a contractor, removing all low spots and leveling the eld. Safety and maintenance inspections were performed on buildings at Hap Magee Ranch Park, repairing a water leak on the water heater, and replacing the inducer fan motor on an HVAC unit at the Magee House. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING While in-person tech classes have been put on pause for the Danville Senior Center, AnewVista Commu- nity Services has been able to provide online tech classes and one-on-one customized tech troubleshooting through their online portal. To promote and provide demos, all senior technology classes were free to those who registered through the Senior Center in the month of December. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES With the winter rain beginning, straw wattle has begun to be installed to hold eld mix on the three ball elds at Osage Station Park, two elds at John Baldwin Elementary, two elds at Green Valley Elementary and along the walkway at Danville South Park near the new landscaping. Winter pruning continues with two trees pruned in the Hap Magee Ranch Park parking lot, 10 trees inside Oak Hill Park and one tree at Greenbrook Elementary. Most irrigation has been turned o at this time; a nal irrigation check was completed at sites that are still on, with one lateral line being repaired. The new irrigation pump at Green Valley Elementary had some manufacture defects and had to be replaced but is back up and running prop- erly now. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Santa was busy this year as he received and wrote back over 500 letters to youth around the community! This year over 60 volunteers came to the Community Center to pick up packets with children’s letters, Santa templates, letterheads and envelopes to ensure that every child receive a letter back from Santa. Once they completed their letters, volunteers returned the letters so sta could give the Santa Claus stamp of approval and send the letter o to the post oce. This year children asked for dolls, video games and for COVID to be over so they could see their friends and family. The Town of Danville was proud to celebrate Elf Workshop in a dierent way on December 12th, 2020. Participants pre-ordered boxes lled with paints, crafts, and holiday games, to spread family-friendly entertainment and cheer. The boxes were also decorated with an invitation to participate in an ugly sweater contest and Agents of Discovery trivia hunt. Each box was hand delivered by the big man from the North Pole himself. Our fully masked Santa asked each child if they had been naughty or nice, what else they wanted for Christmas and to keep doing their best with distance learning. Over 100 families register and left-over supplies were packed up and delivered to members of the Danville Police Department with children at home. Virtual Karate classes have still been going strong. There are a group of very dedicated martial artists that have been able to continue their training and preparation for their black belt through the unconventional method of Zoom. In December, adults and children alike were able to keep busy during the month in the holiday themed art workshops and classes that were held online through Zoom. 3 OF 4 SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development and the Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Department teamed up together to create the rst ever Tree Trail. Local Danville businesses signed up for a com- plimentary 6.5 foot pre-lit tree to decorate and display in front of their busi- ness. A Tree Trail map was designed to encourage residents to take a socially distance stroll around Danville to nd their favorite tree. No voting for this event because everyone is a winner when they get into the holiday spirit. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Danville Youth Council is looking for artists to show how they are “Stronger Than Hate”. The Stronger Than Hate Art Showcase is a chance for Danville teens to show o their art skills and promote equity and inclusion. To submit your art piece, song, poem, or dance, and to nd out more information visit danville.- ca.gov/dyc. Submissions will be accepted until January 30th. December marked the end for the exhibition, California Dreaming in the Art Gallery but the exhibit is still up online and can be enjoyed virtually for years to come. Now the gallery is under preparation for yet another virtual exhi- bition to open in January, Traces, featuring the ecofriendly artwork of artists from Women’s Artists Eco Dialog group. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Danville Youth Council members have had the amazing opportunity to interview some local and inspiring seniors. DYC members listen to the 10 special guests explain how their careers have evolved and what hobbies they have that continue to impact their lives today. To watch the full videos head to the danville.ca.gov/dyc. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Performed monthly inspections of synthetic turf elds at Diablo Vista Park and Sycamore Valley Park. During the high winds this month, a fallen tree was removed by sta on Danville Boulevard near San Ramon Valley High School; the large tree was blocking the road and sta worked quickly to have the street re-opened to trac. Electrical repairs are being completed at Sycamore Valley Park after a wiring short was detected that aects the park lighting. The large 80’ ball diamond at Diablo Vista Park was reno- vated by a contractor, removing all low spots and leveling the eld. Safety and maintenance inspections were performed on buildings at Hap Magee Ranch Park, repairing a water leak on the water heater, and replacing the inducer fan motor on an HVAC unit at the Magee House. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING While in-person tech classes have been put on pause for the Danville Senior Center, AnewVista Commu- nity Services has been able to provide online tech classes and one-on-one customized tech troubleshooting through their online portal. To promote and provide demos, all senior technology classes were free to those who registered through the Senior Center in the month of December. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES With the winter rain beginning, straw wattle has begun to be installed to hold eld mix on the three ball elds at Osage Station Park, two elds at John Baldwin Elementary, two elds at Green Valley Elementary and along the walkway at Danville South Park near the new landscaping. Winter pruning continues with two trees pruned in the Hap Magee Ranch Park parking lot, 10 trees inside Oak Hill Park and one tree at Greenbrook Elementary. Most irrigation has been turned o at this time; a nal irrigation check was completed at sites that are still on, with one lateral line being repaired. The new irrigation pump at Green Valley Elementary had some manufacture defects and had to be replaced but is back up and running prop- erly now. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Santa was busy this year as he received and wrote back over 500 letters to youth around the community! This year over 60 volunteers came to the Community Center to pick up packets with children’s letters, Santa templates, letterheads and envelopes to ensure that every child receive a letter back from Santa. Once they completed their letters, volunteers returned the letters so sta could give the Santa Claus stamp of approval and send the letter o to the post oce. This year children asked for dolls, video games and for COVID to be over so they could see their friends and family. The Town of Danville was proud to celebrate Elf Workshop in a dierent way on December 12th, 2020. Participants pre-ordered boxes lled with paints, crafts, and holiday games, to spread family-friendly entertainment and cheer. The boxes were also decorated with an invitation to participate in an ugly sweater contest and Agents of Discovery trivia hunt. Each box was hand delivered by the big man from the North Pole himself. Our fully masked Santa asked each child if they had been naughty or nice, what else they wanted for Christmas and to keep doing their best with distance learning. Over 100 families register and left-over supplies were packed up and delivered to members of the Danville Police Department with children at home. Virtual Karate classes have still been going strong. There are a group of very dedicated martial artists that have been able to continue their training and preparation for their black belt through the unconventional method of Zoom. In December, adults and children alike were able to keep busy during the month in the holiday themed art workshops and classes that were held online through Zoom. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development and the Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Department teamed up together to create the rst ever Tree Trail. Local Danville businesses signed up for a com- plimentary 6.5 foot pre-lit tree to decorate and display in front of their busi- ness. A Tree Trail map was designed to encourage residents to take a socially distance stroll around Danville to nd their favorite tree. No voting for this event because everyone is a winner when they get into the holiday spirit. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Danville Youth Council is looking for artists to show how they are “Stronger Than Hate”. The Stronger Than Hate Art Showcase is a chance for Danville teens to show o their art skills and promote equity and inclusion. To submit your art piece, song, poem, or dance, and to nd out more information visit danville.- ca.gov/dyc. Submissions will be accepted until January 30th. December marked the end for the exhibition, California Dreaming in the Art Gallery but the exhibit is still up online and can be enjoyed virtually for years to come. Now the gallery is under preparation for yet another virtual exhi- bition to open in January, Traces, featuring the ecofriendly artwork of artists from Women’s Artists Eco Dialog group. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Danville Youth Council members have had the amazing opportunity to interview some local and inspiring seniors. DYC members listen to the 10 special guests explain how their careers have evolved and what hobbies they have that continue to impact their lives today. To watch the full videos head to the danville.ca.gov/dyc. PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES January 8 Preschool Performance Series Fred Anderson January 14 Virtual Art Exhibit TRACES January 16 Liz Grant & Friends 4 OF 4