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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.2 ATTACHMENT ACreating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs JAN. ACTIVITIES • FEB. MEETING 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 The Town of Danville received historic rain fall on December 31 and into January, resulting in significant response efforts throughout the community. Crews worked tirelessly to remove silt from flooded streets, clear drainage facilities, remove debris from trash racks to prevent flooding, respond to tree failures, clean drain inlets, fill potholes and generally do everything necessary to restore the Town back to pre-storm conditions. Beyond the storm response, other maintenance activities continued at all of our parks. At Hap Magee Ranch Park, a drinking fountain was cleared of debris and six benches were sanded and stained in the small dog park. Two picnic tables were sanded and stained by the Sack Shack at Diablo Vista Park, while another five were sanded and stained and three picnic tables repaired at Osage Station Park. One yard of debris was removed from the All Wars Memorial area due to the storms and graffiti was removed from the men’s public bathroom at Oak Hill Park. Graffiti was also removed from a bench at Greenbrook School and two yards of debris were removed from Danville South Park. There was one yard of tree limbs removed from Baldwin School that had come down from the winter storms. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Bi-weekly playground inspections continue at Osage Station Park, Diablo Vista Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Oak Hill Park, Danville South Park, Hap Magee Ranch Park, and Montair School. Cleaning and adjusting of tennis and pickleball court nets was completed at Monte Vista High School, Diablo Vista Park, and Osage Station Park. Excessive leaves and ball field mix was removed from the play area and sidewalks at Diablo Vista Park and Osage Station Park. Ruts were repaired in the decomposed granite track and silt was removed off the driveway near the play area at Baldwin School. At Danville South Park, glass was removed following vandalism and a bench was repaired in the picnic area. 1 OF 4 ATTACHMENT A These items may also reflect 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. 2 OF 4 PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES A significant amount of tree worked occurred during this last month, such as removal of two truckloads of tree limbs from the winter storms and the removal of one tree at Oak Hill Park. Additionally, four redwood trees were pruned at Greenbrook School, and one redwood tree was removed along with another ten being pruned at Osage Station Park. A fallen tree near the Sycamore Valley Park pond was removed, and field mix was removed from the sidewalks near field six. Shrubs were removed and 15 yards of mulch were installed in the shrub areas behind the 80’ ball diamond at Diablo Vista Park. Straw wattle was installed along the Hap Magee Ranch Park pathways to minimize erosion, while all drain inlets were cleaned and 14 crape myrtle trees were pruned. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Senior Center took a trip to Chase Center for the buzzer beater Warriors Game against the Grizzlies. 48 participants, ranging in age from 7-84 enjoyed a charter bus to San Francisco, a pregame experience and a thrilling game that resulted in a win. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Danville Senior Center celebrated the holidays with a Holiday Bruncheon, catered by Simple Elegance Catering. Seniors received puzzle or book gifts from the community’s Senior Giving Tree donations, delivered by the ever-popular Auggie the Acorn. 3 OF 4 INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY On Friday January 20, the Village Theatre hosted another Classical Musical Corner with Operatic Singer, Sara Couden. The event was from 7pm to 8pm and featured Lauren Jeannin on Violin along with accompaniment on the harpsichord. On Friday, January 27 at 6pm, the Town held it’s first ever Trivia Night at the Village Theatre. 13 teams of four were registered for the event. There were two 40-minute rounds of questions, featuring pop culture, music, California and Town of Danville history. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On Saturday, January 21 the Art Gallery hosted a reception for the newest exhibit, From Sand to Silicon Chip: New Technology in Clay, curated by John Toki. There were a lot of people in attendance and the artists were all introduced and each of them explained how they used technology to create their artwork in the exhibit. This exhibit is a first of its kind for the Art Gallery. There’s a lot of information on how technology employs clay and a handful of stunning pieces that have been in museums across the country. 4 OF 4 PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES February 4: Recreation Expo & Open House February 9: Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating February 11: Comedy Night at the Village Theatre PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER The Town of Danville held a Winter Break Camp from January 3 to January 6 at Oak Hill Park. Even though the rain was in full effect, children had a safe and exciting place to spend the week. Staff lead indoor games and rain-themed arts and crafts. Staff capitalized on any moments of sunshine with full use of the paved trails and playground. The week was topped off with the feature film James and the Giant Peach.