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• COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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• Honorable Mayor and City Council
• City Administrator
• Re: Community Services 2005 Annual Report
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• I am respectfully submitting the Community Services Department
• 2005 Annual Report. This is the first annual report produced by this
• department in more than fifteen years. I felt that it is important to
bring this information to you to demonstrate the breadth of the
• department's programs and services to the public. This first edition
• has taken a little longer to produce than was expected, but I hope you
• will feel it was worth the wait.
• It has been an extremely productive year for the department. I do
• want to thank City Council and the City Administrator for your
• continued support. Also, during these times of fiscal constraint, I
• would like to express my appreciation to the many advisory groups
• with which this department liaises, who contribute their expertise to
the department and the city overall. This department functions
• through its dynamic, dedicated and caring staff. This report is
• dedicated to these loyal employees for their unswerving efforts to
• serve the citizens of Huntington Beach.
• With the continued support of the City Council and the committed
• efforts of staff, .the Community Services Department was able to
• maintain a safe community, a high quality of life, and the most cost
• effective services, facilities and programs to meet the changing needs
• of the Huntington Beach community in 2005.
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INTRODUCTION
This report highlights the major activities, programs, and events of the three
! operating divisions of the Community Services Department during calendar year
2005: Beach Services; Recreation, Human and Cultural Services; as well as
Facilities, Development and Concessions. Organization charts for each of these
• divisions are included in the Appendix.
The three operating divisions receive management support and oversight from
the Administration division, directly supervised by the Director of Community
! Services. Responsibilities of Administration include budget preparation,
purchasing and accounts payable functions, strategic planning, as well as
program registration and reservation services, public/private partnership
programs, park development activities, and community special events.
! The FY 04-05 General Fund adopted expenditure budget for all four divisions
! totaled $10,953,859 with a projected revenue budget of $11 ,345,100. At year-
end, closing revenues exceeded actual expenditures by $1,351,473.
• General Fund Expenses Adopted Actual
• Administration $ 769,679 $ 624,876
Beach Services $ 5,899,745 $ 6,338,017
• Recreation, Human, & Cultural Services $ 3,763,860 $ 3,421 ,653
Facilities, Development, & Concessions $ 520,575 $ 342,738
Total $10,953,859 $10,727,284
General Fund Revenue $11,345,100 $12,078,757
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• Community Groups
Community Services oversees or liaises with 21 community groups, including
council-appointed advisory groups, as listed below:
Allied Arts Board Friends of Shipley Nature Center
Art Center Foundation Historic Resources Board
! Art Center Friends Council Human Relations Task Force
• Children's Needs Task Force HCP Equestrian Boarders Committee
Coordinating Council Oak View Task Force
# Community Services Commission Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation
Council on Aging Santa Ana River Blue Ribbon Committee
Dog Beach Preservation Society Sister City Association
! Fourth of July Executive Board Specific Events Committee
Friends of Dog Park Youth Board
Friends of Junior Lifeguards
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Notable Events
Notable programs specifically coordinated as part of the department's
administrative functions for 2005 are highlighted below.
Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force
The Huntington Beach Human Relations Task "l
Qso� fcti� Force is a council-appointed body, initially formed ^►
in 1997 in response to the city's Declaration of
Policy About Human Dignity.
The task force is comprised of nine members
whose mission is "to promote and celebrate
LT'ticro �''� diversity in our community through education and
understanding." Both Community Services and the
Police Department have assigned staff liaisons.
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Program Highlights
• April 19 — Student Dialogues held at Central Library with 21 student
attendees plus 9 student facilitators participating from local high schools
• May 26 — Hosted Panel Forum "Diversity In Our Community — Hate
Crimes and Hate Incidents" a
• Awarded matching grants of $500 each to Stacey Middle School, Marine
View Middle School and Valley Vista High School in support of field trips
to Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles
Sister City Association
The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach is a nonprofit citizens group that,
in addition to conducting an annual youth exchange, entertains foreign visitors,
maintains an ongoing art exchange, and works for closer relations between the •.
people of Huntington Beach and the citizens of our two sister cities, Anjo, Japan
and Waitakere, New Zealand.
The annual youth exchange program provides
opportunities for students and families to develop r
understanding and long lasting friendships. In
addition, 8-14 adult citizens are selected by Anjo
every other year to visit Huntington Beach and
participate in the Fourth of July activities and
experience home stays with Huntington Beach
families.
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• Program Highlights
• Student Exchange:
• • March — Four Huntington Beach students and a chaperone visited
Waitakere over spring break
• • July — Four Waitakere students and a chaperone visited Huntington Beach
• July— Four Anjo students and a chaperone visited Huntington Beach
• August — Four students and a chaperone visited Anjo
Adult Delegation from Anjo:
• July — Ten adults from Anjo visited Huntington Beach
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• Youth Board
• The board is comprised of
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• Edison, Ocean View, and Marina i��
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• are five at-large representatives.
The representatives must be
Huntington Beach residents or
attend a high school within
• Huntington Beach. '
• The board encourages increased youth awareness and participation in
• community affairs. The board's efforts are primarily focused on the annual
Youth In Government Day, held April 1 in 2005. The program is designed to
• increase student understanding of, and involvement in, municipal government.
The day consists of a two and a half hour internship with city staff from the
• student's assigned department, followed by a one and a half hour meeting of the
• students to discuss youth-oriented issues and a mock City Council meeting.
In conjunction with the day's activities, the Youth Board also hosts three contests
and presents awards in each of the following categories: Speech, Art, and Youth
• of the Year. Winners of the contests are selected by the members of the Youth
i Board and the vice principals from the four participating high schools.
S Youth in Government Day Highliahts
i • Approximately 175 students
• • $3,000 in cash and donations raised by students in support of program
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BEACH SERVICES DIVISION
PARKING OPERATIONS
The Beach Division's parking operation consists of five programs: the beach
parking lots, Sunset Vista RV Park, the Main Promenade Parking Structure, the
municipal parking pass program, and parking meters. In addition to these .
programs, beginning in 2003, this operation also managed the parking
enforcement program in the beach lots and the Huntington Central Park Sports
Complex. In June 2005, due to staff increases in the Police Department, these
activities were transferred back to the Police Department.
Beach Parking Lots
The beach parking lots are located on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway
from Beach Boulevard on the southern end to 9ch Street on the northern end, i
including the Pier Plaza lot located north of the pier. There are a total of 2,356
beach parking lot spaces.
FY 04-05 FY 04-05
AUTOS PARKED REVENUE EXPENSES
274,599 $2,323,074* $467,630
includes pass sales revenue
Sunset Vista RV Park.
The RV Park is located within the city's beach lots, extending north from
Huntington Street to First Street. There are 46 RV spaces, each with hook-ups
for water and electrical. Sunset Vista was closed during all of 2003 and part of
2004 for refurbishment. In 2006, the camping season will be extended from
October 1 through May 31 due to requests from the public.
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CAMPING VEHICLES REVENUE EXPENSES STAY OCC. RATE
6,000 $137,223 $46,762 3 days 72%
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SUNSET MSTARV PARKING
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• Main Promenade Parkins Structure
The Main Promenade Parking Structure located
• downtown on Main Street between Olive and Walnut
• Streets, has 815 spaces and was built to assist in
• expanding the economic growth of the downtown. During
• 2005, additional contract security and cameras were
added to improve late night security. _
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AUTOS PARKED REVENUE EXPENSES
• 787,040 $1,120,382 $420,866
Municipal Parkins Pass Proclram
This operation is also responsible for administering and managing the city's
• municipal parking pass program. This program includes issuing beach passes
• that are valid at any of the beach lots as well as in the Main Promenade Parking
• Structure, resident passes for those residing in metered areas of the city, as well
as service and temporary passes for access to the city's pier, Pier Plaza, and
• beach roads.
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• TOTAL PASSES REVENUE EXPENSES
6,169 $550,165* $40,000
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Total Autos Parked
This past year, a total of 1 ,061,639 autos entered the beach (274,599) and Main
Promenade (787,040) parking facilities. Interestingly, Figure A-2 shows the
trend lines for the beach parking lots and the parking structure mirror each other,
indicating that the parking structure is functioning as a parking lot for the beach
and downtown businesses.
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TOTAL • PARKED
Beach and. Main Prornenade Parking Structure
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Total Parking and Camping Revenue
As shown in Figure A-3, $3,580,679 was generated from the city's Parking and
Camping Operation in 2005, including the beach lots, pass sales, Sunset Vista
RV Park, and the Main Promenade Parking Structure. From 2001 to 2005,
parking revenues increased 74 percent, while direct expenses increased only 31 F
percent. The 2005 increase is directly reflective of the reopening of the South
Beach parking area for the entire year and the exceptionally good weather
experienced during the spring and summer.
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PARKING &•
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Expenses
Revenue vs.
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$743,942 $893,178 $975,258
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Parking Meter
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• Pier Plaza
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Dog Beach
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• The parking meter function is responsible for maintaining, repairing and collecting
• revenues for 1,400 parking meters and 18 multi-space parking machines, for a
total of 2,700 spaces. In fiscal year 04-05, annual revenue totaled over $2.7
• million with direct program expenses of $277,200.
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Due to these increased revenues, meter operations have increased from a five to
a seven-day a week operation. Revenues are now collected four to five times a
week depending on the season. The new Central Park Sports Complex opened
in April 2004 with eight new parking machines; thus increasing the parking meter
program's responsibility and jurisdiction. Parking meter revenues are reported by
zone as described below.
Zone Location
Recreation al Pacific Coast Highway, includes Beach Blvd. Meters 0
Residential Located on 1 sr, 2nd 3`d, and 5th Streets
Business Main, Walnut, and Olive Streets
Pier Plaza North of Pier in Pier Plaza parking lots 4
Sports Complex Huntington Central Park Sports Complex1311
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As shown in Figure A-4, revenues from the Pier Plaza and Recreational Zones
continued to increase marginally in 2005. However, collections from the
business and residential zones declined by 31 percent and 8 percent
respectively. This decline is attributed to the removal of 95 spaces on 5th Street ^�
due to the construction of The Strand, a future mixed-use development.
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Recreational' $536,778 $581,717 $668,337 $826,621 $837,277 i
Residential $369,964 $429,298 $506,226 $521,367 $481,065 .
Business $523,051 $508,961 $547,546 $582,161 $403,781
Pier Plaza $469,124 $590,891 $698,382 $930,677 $937,501
Sports Complex $12,965 6$ 1,918 .
Total $1,898,917 $2,110,867 $2,420,491 $2,873,791 $2,721,542
*includes Beach Blvd.
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• BEACH MAINTENANCE
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= Beach Maintenance staff has the responsibility of providing a safe, clean and
healthy environment for residents and visitors. This includes maintaining the
• city's beach, pier, beach parking lots, harbor, and the downtown Main
• Promenade Parking Structure for over nine million annual visitors to the 3.5 miles
• of city beach. Functions consist of cleaning restrooms, fire rings, stairs, ramps
sidewalks, trails, parking lots, and trash cans, as well as cleaning and grooming
• the sand. The Beach Maintenance crews also oversee contract maintenance of
• Huntington Harbor's small beaches and the Pier Plaza. They also maintain all
• plumbing, including public showers and restrooms, as well as making minor
electrical and carpentry repairs in the Beach Operation's jurisdiction.
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• Adopt-a-Beach Program
• Beach Maintenance hosts an Adopt-a-Beach program, sponsored by Simple
• Green that was originated over 20 years ago. This five-month program includes
• 19 non-profit, volunteer groups clean a section of beach once each week during
the winter. At the end of the program, each group receives $750 from Simple
• Green, totaling $14,250.
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• Beach Maintenance also hosts one-day clean ups and two major annual Adopt-
a-Beach clean-ups known as Coastal Clean-up Day and Earth Day.
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• Winter Storm Season
In January and February, the beach was hit by a series of major winter storms.
• Beach Maintenance put in over 400 additional hours of extensive clean up to
• remove shoreline debris washed in from inland channels. FEMA reimbursed the
• city for employee, equipment and dumping costs.
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Special Project— Huntington Harbor Dump Station
Due to water quality issues, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board i
mandated installation of a dump station in Huntington Harbor. In June of 2005,
the station was installed; reimbursement grant funds for the full cost of equipment
and installation were received by the city from the California Department of
Boating and Waterways.
Fleet Maintenance
Mechanical staff is responsible for repair and maintenance of over 100 pieces of
equipment that keep the division's vehicles, maintenance equipment and
lifeguard vessels operational.
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Fleet maintenance mechanics do everything from minor oil changes to engine
rebuilds. They also fabricate many pieces of special parts and equipment not
otherwise manufactured for beach cleaning or sand work. They maintain records,
inventory and run parts, as well as research and investigate equipment and
vehicles as part of the division's equipment replacement program.
Section 2005 Highlights
• Rebuilt and replaced an engine in Rescue Lifeguard Vessel, unit 5242
• Fabricated and replaced a new metal roof on a trash enclosure behind
Zack's Pier Plaza Beach Concession.
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• RECREATION. HUMAN & CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION
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• The Recreation, Human and Cultural Services Division was formed in 2002 with the
• reorganization of the Community Services Department. Previously, this division had
• functioned as three separate divisions, under the supervision of three managers. The
• reorganization allowed the division to work together as an efficient TEAM (Together
Everyone Accomplishes More) and the department realized a new sense of unity.
• The next several pages will highlight many accomplishments of 2005. What makes
• each of these accomplishments possible is the dedication of a professional and talented
staff, including nearly 200 part time recurrent staff members. In addition, a personal
• effort extended by many volunteers in a variety of programs and the contributions of
• many dedicated community members have allowed the Recreation, Human and Cultural
• Services Division to "Create Community" in Huntington Beach.
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! RECREATION SERVICES
Recreational staff has been charged with enhancing the quality of life for Huntington
Beach residents through exceptional recreational facilities, services and opportunities
! that are accessible and responsive to the Huntington Beach community.
This is accomplished by:
❑ Promoting participation in recreational experiences by providing varied
• opportunities for leisure activities.
• ❑ Strengthening community image and sense of place by connecting residents
• local events and activities, thereby creating a "home away from home"
❑ Strengthening safety and security by providing healthy opportunities for youth
• and adults to engage in productive leisure activities
• ❑ Promoting health and wellness by providing healthy physical and social
• activities for use of leisure time
! ❑ Fostering human development by providing opportunities for volunteerism,
lifelong learning and community collaboration
• ❑ Increasing cultural unity by encouraging a better understanding of the human
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• ❑ Facilitating community problem solving by responding to the needs of the
Huntington Beach community.
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• The following programs and services are examples of the way Recreation Services
• "Create Community" in Huntington Beach through people, parks and programs:
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Aquatics
The Aquatics Program offered year-round instruction at the City Gym and Pool and
summer swim lessons from June to August at Huntington and Marina High Schools. ^�
Classes for all levels of swimming skills were
_. , offered for all ages. Registration is reasonably
{` priced at $45 per session. Classes follow the
American Red Cross guidelines, and participants
receive Red Cross certification at the completion
of each skill level. Recreational swim was also
held at each of the pools for an admission of $2
" during the summer. Due to the shared use of
the Huntington Beach High School pool, lap
- _ swimming was also available for $3 year-round.
FY 04-05 FY 04-05
PARTICIPANTS REVENUE EXPENSES
16,230 $281,424 $208,592 .
Funtime Day Camps
Funtime Camps for children ages 6 through 12 were offered at Huntington Central Park
for seven one-week sessions. Registration fees included a T-shirt, daily snacks and
entry to all activities. Camps were scheduled Monday through Friday with a wide
variety of activities including games, sports, storytelling and crafts. In addition,
Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Raging Waters were visited each week.
FY 04-05 FY 04-05
PARTICIPANTS REVENUE EXPENSES
323 $43,717 $39,069
Adventure Playground
The Adventure Playground opened originally at the site of an
abandoned sand quarry in 1974. It was moved to the current v
location in Central Park east of the library and amphitheater in
1981 due to flooding. It consists of 1.5 acres of fenced area that
provides children with unstructured creative play. This popular
facility features a concrete rafting pond with a dock and rope
bridge, tree houses (built by the children), tire slide, and
mudslide. Adventure Playground has been the recipient of two
prestigious awards in the past: The California Parks and
Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Outstanding Recreation
Programs and the American Society of Landscape Architects
Award for Unique Design.
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• PARTICIPANTS REVENUE EXPENSES
• 7,600 $23,960 $19,321
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• Instructional Classes
• A primary function of the Community Centers is to offer a wide variety of recreation
• opportunities that will appeal to a diverse population. This is often accomplished
• through instructional classes. Classes are taught by contract instructors who receive
payment based on a percentage of registration fees. Four interesting classes that were
• offered new in 2005 included, the Mother/Daughter Tea, Guitar and Drums, Spanish for
• Kids, and Pet CPR.
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• PARTICIPATION REVENUE EXPENSES
• 21 ,000 $1,667,609 $1,214,390
• As shown in Figure B-1, revenues from instructional class registrations have increased
• from $416,232 in 1990 to $1 ,667,609 in 2005, an increase of over 300 percent.
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Instructional Class Revenue
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Special Events
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A wide variety of special events were offered in 2005- These events are conducted to
meet the special interests of the community. Revenues generated cover the direct cost
of these events. Many have a long tradition, such as the Pier Swim, which has been
conducted for 55 years.
Tournament of Roses Parade Excursion — January 1 - Seating and transportation were
arranged for 100 participants. Once again, local school district buses were utilized to
transport participants to the reserved seating. .�
Easter Hunt — March 26 — The 15th Annual Easter Hunt started at 9:30 a.m. with an
attendance of approximately 5,000 people. This is a free event that is co-sponsored by
the city and the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club. Displays
from city agencies and games for the children are
highlights of this event. This year, children up to eight
years of age enjoyed 700 pounds of candy and a visit with
° the Easter Bunny.
City Golf Tournament —April 16 — The 17th Annual Golf Tournament started at 5:00 a.m.
with 70 people attending. A Peoria-type handicapping was used which allowed
participants with different capabilities to compete for low gross and low net. The top ten
winners in each category received prizes. Prizes were also given for the longest drive
and closest to the pin.
Pier Swim — June 11 — The 55th Annual Pier Swim
was held with 394 swimmers present to challenge '
the sea. This event has continued to grow in
popularity nearly doubled in participation since
2002. Trophies were awarded to the top three r
individuals in the following divisions: Junior Boys,
Junior Girls, Senior Men, Senior Women, Master
Men, Master Women, and Grand Master Men. The �s -.�
top Huntington Beach boy and girl were also
honored. The Gene Belshe Memorial Award for the
best team performance was presented to Swim
Focus.
Huck Finn Fishing Derby — August 27 — The 42nd Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby was
held on the pier. Fishing started at 9:30 a.m. with nearly 300 children up to the age of
15 participating. Prizes are awarded to every participant with major prizes for the
largest fish and winners of the Becky Thatcher/Huck Finn dress-up contest.
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community businesses. Western Fishing, Boating Radio, and the
411 Department of Fish and Game play a major role in the success of
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! 'J; Summer Surf Contest — September 17 and 18 — The 35th Annual
0 I Summer Surf Championships were held next to the Huntington
0 Beach Pier with 190 surfers from Seal Beach, Westminster, Sunset
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* Beach, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach participating in
seven age divisions from Juniors to Grand Masters. The awards
ceremony included presentations by Mayor Jill Hardy to division winners.
Santa Home Visits — December 3 — 22 - Santa visited 98 homes this season. During
these pre-arranged visits, Santa celebrates the season with children and adults,
f accompanied by a helper who drives him to locations within the city.
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PARTICIPATION REVENUE EXPENSES
7,229 $30,691 $25,049
Tennis Lessons
* The Tennis program provides comprehensive instructional tennis classes for children,
teens, and adults to develop basic to advanced skills. Group, semi-private, and private
lessons are offered year-round.
i New sessions of tennis classes are offered at Murdy and Edison Community Centers on
r a quarterly basis. These classes emphasize skill development and provide opportunities
for residents to interact in a healthy and enjoyable environment. In addition, tennis
ladder play is available at the Community Centers.
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S 1,149 $88,302 $85,950
Edison and Murdy Community Centers/Parks
Edison Community Center and Murdy Community Center are the focal points for many
of the recreational programs conducted by the Community Services Department. The
centers process registration and collect fees for the recreation programs offered at
these facilities. Community members have the option to either register in person or mail
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As shown in Figure B-2, the overall number of participants taking classes at the Murdy
and Edison Community Centers increased in 2005 from 11,497 to 12,851, an increase
of 12 percent.
The community parks at Edison and Murdy are extremely popular. Inside the facilities
are meeting halls and game rooms with pool, table tennis and foosball. Outside areas .�
include tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, softball/athletic fields,
racquetball/handball (Edison Community Park only), skateboard-park (Murdy
Community Park only), tot play areas, horseshoe pits and picnic areas. Picnic shelter
areas are available for either reservation or first come, first served basis, and athletic
fields are used by various adult and youth organizations for sports practice, games and
tournaments.
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City Gym and Pool
The City Gym and Pool is on the National Historic Registry. Located at 16th and Palm
Streets, the City Gym offers a heated indoor pool, game room, meeting room and
gymnasium.
The swimming pool is a focal point of the community with swimming lessons available
throughout the year for infants, children, adults, and handicapped. In 2005, the number
of aquatic class participants totaled 2,918. In addition, seniors visit the pool weekly for
the free senior swim offered each Friday afternoon. Water exercise classes,
recreational swimming, and adult lap swimming are also offered for a minimal fee.
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B-3. Since 2003, the total number of participants has
• increased from 6,538 to 7,005, a 7 percent increase.
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development activities at the facility, including the
• a� additional surf and volleyball camps offered through
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• Oak View Family and Community Center
Together with the Children's Bureau, a non-profit agency, the city is working to continue
• to offer a variety of recreation, education, human and family services to the Oak View
• community. These services have been provided in a safe and supervised environment,
• at low or no cost to the families of the Oak View area.
i The Children's Bureau began to operate the Family and Community Center in FY 02-03
• when the City experienced significant budget reductions and could no longer directly
• staff and operate the Center. Since that time, Children's Bureau has coordinated the
• operation of the Oak View Family and Community Center by providing social service
and recreation programs that enhance the .quality of life for Oak View residents.
• Community Services continues to provide oversight to the Children's Bureau and
• provides leadership to the Oak View Task Force.
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Special Project - Safety Helmet Mini-Grant
In 2005, the city obtained a "Safety Helmet Mini-Grant" from the County of Orange
Healthcare Agency to provide 400 bicycle/safety helmets to Oak View School children in
Grades 3-5.
Therapeutic Programs r
The "OI' Fishin' Hole" Derby — The 19'h Annual "OI'
Fishin' Hole" Derby for developmentally disabled
youth was held on May 6. This event enables local
children with disabilities to participate in an outdoor
activity while developing a new skill along with the
sense of accomplishment. There were 185 students
from local schools attending the derby held at Chris
Carr Lake. Students not only learned to fish, but lid were also eligible for an array of prizes.
The event was made possible by cooperation between the local school districts, the
Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club, the Huntington Beach Rotary Club, and the
Department of Fish and Game. Donations were received from city employee
organizations, including the Municipal Employees Association, the Management
Employees Organization, as well as Police and Fire. In addition, a total of 60 volunteers
from various organizations and individuals were on site to directly help the children with
their fishing experience. The schools also use the event as a reward system for the
students who look forward to the "OI' Fishin' Hole" Derby each year.
Friday Nite Funtime Dances — The Friday Nite Funtime Dances for developmentally
disabled teens and adults are held the third Friday of each month at Edison Community
Center. The program is entirely staffed by volunteers. The $2 per person entry fee pays
for the disc jockey and a portion of the supplies for the dance.
This year, an average of 90 participants attended each dance for a total participation of
1 ,080 for the year. Donations pay for these special theme dances. Volunteers from the
general community, Girl Scout troops, Key Clubs and Golden West College help make
these dances possible. This program is exciting and offers not only recreation but also
an environment in which important socialization can occur for this special population.
Adaptive Sport Opportunities
Aquatics, Adaptive Swim Program - The city offers a swim program on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at the City Gym and Pool for children and young adults with physical
and mental handicaps.
Shooting Stars, A Basketball League for Kids with Special Needs-
STATE AWARD WINNER - Since 2001, the city has offered the Shooting Stars
basketball program for athletes with special needs. Recreation staff and volunteer
coaches work together to develop the skills and abilities of participants. The program
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• leads into full court, semi-competitive basketball games. Shooting Stars has proven to
• be a safe social outlet for children with various disabilities, as well as their families.
Starting with just a handful of participants, the program has grown into a league of its
• own. The program was selected as the 2005 California Park & Recreation Society
(CPRS) statewide Achievement Award winner in the Recreation & Community Services-
Youth Development category.
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• Programs for boys and girls in first through eighth grades were offered in flag football,
volleyball, basketball, and baseball. For the registration fee, players received a team
• shirt. Awards were given to the champions and "Good Sports" in each league. The
• highlight of the season was seeing the League Champs and the "Good Sports" honored
• and recognized by the Community Services Commission at the end of the season. This
is the second year of the "Good Sports" award recognizing good sportsmanship.
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• training. Coaches teach young people not only the rules and strategies of games, but
• also important lessons about life as well. Volunteer coaches are encouraged to help
young people develop confidence and self-esteem, help them learn to resolve conflicts
• peacefully, teach them ways to take care of their health and well-being, and help them
• develop skills for communicating with others.
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• Number Hours
Basketball 598 $23,920 70 2,800
• Baseball 430 $17,198 10 400
• Football 218 $ 8,695 33 1 ,320
• Volleyball 66 $ 2,640 12 480
Total 1,312 $52,463 125 5,000
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Track — The Track and Field Championships were held in April at Huntington Beach
High School. A total of 165 boys and girls participated in the daylong event. The entry
• fee was $6 for participants and spectators. Winners from the city championships move
on to the Orange County and Southern California competitions.
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Softball Leagues — Three seasons of adult softball were offered (Figure B-4). During ,4
the winter 2005, 248 teams enjoyed a fun, but wet season. From May through July, �
summer league play included 265 teams. During September through November, 283
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registering each season. Games were played at the Huntington Central Park Sports •
Complex, Edison Park, Greer Park, Worthy Park, Murdy Park, and Golden West
College. The entry fee for slo-pitch softball was $420 per team. At the conclusion of
each season, the team with the best record was given individual awards of either shirts
or trophies. Second place teams received team trophies.
Summer Citywide Softball Tournament — The 23rd Annual Summer Citywide Softball
Tournament was held in July with 23 teams participating. The entry fee was $225 per
team with teams paying the umpire fees before each game. Awards were presented to
the top two teams in the Upper Division and to the top three teams in the Lower rt
Division.
Summer Senior Softball Tournament— The 17`"Annual Senior Softball Tournament was
held in July with 37 teams participating. The entry fee was $225 per team with teams n
paying the umpire fees before each game. Individual awards were presented to the top
team in each of the seven divisions. First and second place teams received team
trophies.
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! Human Services includes both Senior Services and Project Self-Sufficiency. The goal
• of Human Services is to assist community members by providing opportunities to
• improve their quality of life. To some, the ability to participate in recreational activity
• brings a great feeling of accomplishment and fulfills a need "to belong." To others, a
home-delivered meal means that they will be able to remain in their own surroundings
• and independent even though they may not have the support of family or friends
• nearby. To yet others, having a social worker or case management services available
• will enable them to make better decisions about their future and the future of their family
members.
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! Human Services provides an opportunity for the community to lend support. In 2005,
! many individuals, services organizations, churches, and private businesses proved that
they not only care, but were also willing to put their caring into action! Untold numbers
• of volunteers came forward to lend a hand at the 51s'Annual Distance Derby to benefit
! Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S). Countless donations were given to both the Council on
! Aging and the PS-S Foundation. Dedicated senior volunteers contributed hundreds of
! hours. Human Services is truly a TEAM working together to make Huntington Beach a
stellar community!
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! In 2005, the Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) program assisted 89 low-income, single
• parents to achieve economic independence from governmental assistance through a
! vast network of community and county human services agencies. Both public (local
agencies) and private (community and business) sectors are involved in this local
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! To become a participant of PS-S, parents must be:
• single, attend school/occupational skills training,
employed (part-time/full-time), and highly motivated
• to work toward achieving a career which will support
• _ - their family. Applicants must live, work or attend
. - school in Huntington Beach or be referred to the
program from a shelter in Orange County. The
• "� parents benefit by defining their goals and are
• assisted with job training, employment, education,
- a ` childcare, and personal issues. Monthly meetings
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In 2005, this program was funded through a combination of: Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds, city General Funds, the Distance Derby fundraiser, and
donations. In addition, the Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation, a nonprofit organization
with 501(c)(3) status, provided $54,000 in educational scholarships. Overall, PS-S
obtains approximately $400,000 each year in in-kind services to operate. This includes
vehicles, auto repairs, medical and dental services, housing, food and more. The city
provides one staff member to coordinate the program. Funding for this position is
provided through grants, donations and the General Fund. ,
Program Highlights
• 35 participants were recognized for their educational achievements (AA, BA, RN,
Certificated programs, etc).
• Over 150 Adopt-a-Family baskets, including food and gifts, were collected for
holidays.
Special Proiect - °51 st Annual Distance Derby" —August 20 —When entry fees and
sponsorships weren't significant enough for a professional company to operate the
Annual Distance derby as a special event, it was decided to take the 50-year old event
back "in house." At the same time, Community Development Block Grant support for
the PS-S program was being reduced. To preserve both programs, staff decided to
utilize the 50th Annual Distance Derby as a fund-raiser to benefit the PS-S program.
For the past two years, a phenomenal outpouring of `
community support, volunteers, and donation of
products and services has created a highly successful
community fundraising event. The race takes place on
the service road next to the beach and includes
distances of ten, five, one, one-half or one-quarter
miles. Trophies were awarded to the top five finishers
in the various divisions. The 2004 event brought 850
participants to the city for the 5 and 10-mile runs, and in
2005 the number of runners increased to over 1,100. `
Huntington Beach Senior Services/Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center
The Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center is a focal -
point for an array of programs and services important
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The center is amulti-purpose facility offering
opportunities for community involvement and
companionship with a wide range of social,
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wellness as listed below. Volunteer and internship
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• Feedback Foundation Congregate Meal (Transportation, Lunch and Counseling, TLC)
Monday — Friday 11:30 AM, Donation is $2 for those over 601$3 all others.
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• AARP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Attorney Consultation
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• County of Orange Eldercare Health Nurse
• County of Orange Flu Shot Clinic
* Financial Planning Consultation
• HICAP — Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program
• Project Cherish
- Travel, Trips and Tours
• Utility Tax Exemption
USDA Food Commodities Program
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• Classes offered through Coastline Community College Emeritus Proaram
• Oil Painting
Phys Ed (18 year history)
• Tai Chi Chair
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Aerobics
• Connecting with Seniors (Volunteer training class)
• Western Line Dance
• Other classes include
• AARP Safe Driving Course Bridge (Thursday and Saturday)
• Braille Independent Living Class Chess Club
• Braille Support Group Handycrafters
• Computer Instruction and Lab Holiday Luncheons and Parties
*Hawaiian Crafts
• *Hula H.B. Fishing and Recreation Club
• Longevity Stick Mah Jongg
• People with Arthritis Can Exercise Poetry for Pleasure
Wednesday Walkers Philosophy Exchange
• Pinochle
Events/Clubs Senior Saturday
• Aloha Seniors Singing Goodtimers
Amateur Radio Club Speak Up
• Ballroom Dance TOPS —Weight Loss Support Group
• Bingo
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In 2005, a wide variety of courses were offered, including three new classes: Balance
Training, Body Wedge, and Ukulele. 1-0 —
*Balance Training
Body Rolling
Body Stretch
*Body Wedge 21 — Bottom Line Workout
*Body Wedge 21 — Basic Training
Bridge — Beginning
Bridge — Intermediate
Jazz Dance • "
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Yoga
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Participation in these contract classes continues to increase. As shown in Figure B-5,
participation has increased from 1,388 in 2003 to 1 ,475 in 2005. This equates to a 6
percent increase. Staff believes the increase to be related to the additional new class
offerings.
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# The South Coast Apartment Association (SCAA) approached the city with an idea for a
# community volunteer project; just like the "home makeover" projects seen on television.
They worked with city staff to determine what, at the Seniors' Center, needed to be
# done to assist our local senior citizens. They then went looking for donations of material
# and volunteer manpower to make this "Seniors' Center Makeover" a reality. The center
# was built during World War II and converted to a senior center in 1974. As such, it was
in desperate need of an exterior renovation that included painting, increased street
# visibility, additional outdoor functional space, and repair and renewal of planters and
* landscaping.
* The SCAA volunteers painted the center's exterior; improved the east side of the
building by constructing a 20' x 20' patio cover and horseshoe pit; tore down old ivy and
bushes, added a split-rail fence and landscaping; and, supplied new coating for
# concrete and asphalt areas. They also provided building improvements to the entrance
area, painted and repaired the flagpole and railing on the handicap ramp, spot-checked
and repaired the roof, added shutters inside the kitchen for security and
# replaced/repaired window screens where necessary.
i On November 5, 2005, Mayor Jill Hardy presented the SCAA with a commendation for
their generosity. In addition, County Supervisor Jim Silva and Assemblyman Tom
# Harman acknowledged the efforts of the SCAA with proclamations.
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Huntington Beach Senior Services/Seniors' Outreach
# Built in 1992, the Seniors' Outreach Center (2,624 sq. ft.) is adjacent to the Seniors'
i Center. The center focuses on programs and services for frail, homebound seniors,
# including care management, Meals to the Home, and senior transportation.
The Outreach Center consists of the Senior
Services Supervisor's office, the
transportation office, reception area, office
assistant's office, Meals to the Home offices
# and distribution area, care management
office, janitorial room, supply/radio room,
# conference room, patio and two restrooms.
# Activities at Outreach include in-service
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and speaker meetings. Services include
information and referral for walk-in clients,
counseling through the Social Worker of the
# Day program, emergency food certificates, and durable equipment loan (walker,
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Care Management
The Senior Services Care Management Team works with seniors, families, and
caregivers to provide support services to help ease the challenges of late life transitions.
Services are provided over the phone or in-person. Care management can be short
term or on-going, depending on need. The staff will visit, re-evaluate and adjust services
as needed. Some of the services provided are:
• Education about senior services • Needs and strengths assessment
• Individualized care plan development • Connection to appropriate support services
• Emotional support in times of need • Senior advocacy
• Information and referral to a variety of resources 1�
The Case Managers maintain an average caseload of approximately 250 clients.
Client's needs may vary depending on circumstances. Referrals to the case
management program come from discharge planners, family and friends. In 2005, 1 ,257
home visits were made. The total number of referrals made by staff was 7,753. This
number reflects calls made to Outreach, calls made to clients and the public, and walk- .�
ins requesting information. Case Managers also work closely with Adult Protective
Services, Older Adult Services (county agencies) and Adult Day Services of Orange
County.
Meals to Home
The Meals to the Home program provides daily nutrition to approximately 140 clients.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are delivered Monday through Friday. Volunteers handle
13 individual routes. In 2005, approximately 100,000 meals were delivered to the city's
frail and elderly.
Senior Transportation
Seniors are brought to the Senior
Center for lunch and daily
activities; other trips include
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the senior transportation program. The logo was
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The Huntington Beach Council on Aging (COA) has been designated by the City
Council as the official arm for the community's senior citizens. Incorporated in 1974 as
a charitable, nonprofit organization, the COA acts in an advisory capacity to the City
Council in all matters pertaining to the senior citizens of Huntington Beach. It also
represents the city with county and state agencies in advocating on behalf of Huntington Y
Beach seniors. The COA also advises City Council on operational and long-range
capital needs for seniors, especially as the senior population continues to increase.
The executive board is composed of both senior services professionals and dedicated
community members. Also, in 2005, City Council Members Dave Sullivan and Cathy
Green served as liaisons to the COA.
The COA was very successful in securing donations this year. The COA assists in
funding a portion of the senior transportation program on an annual basis. In addition,
the organization donated funds for one, half-time social worker, purchased computers
for the Seniors' Center computer lab, and paid for professional training for senior
services staff.
The Council on Aging has been an outstanding partner working closely with city staff to
enhance the dignity and quality of life for city seniors through comprehensive services,
education, and advocacy aimed to empower and meet the needs of a growing, diverse
population.
Cultural Services
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Cultural Services was established in 1986 in an effort to contribute to the community's
livability and economic vitality, and to expand the educational and cultural opportunities
of its residents.
Cultural Services offer a whole host of benefits to the community. The arts help
encourage a better understanding of the human condition. They are a key factor for .
business leaders when choosing a geographic location for their business. New families r
are attracted to communities that have a vibrant, well-developed cultural life.
The mission of Cultural Services is intended to help build prestige and pride in the
community. Through the quality programming presented, including an exciting outdoor
public art program, a wide range of performances and exhibitions at the Art Center, as
well as the summer concert series in Central Park, the residents of Huntington Beach
become connected and more involved in the community.
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community oriented exhibitions and
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Center, which presents jazz, blues and k;
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• program in partnership with the Newport
Repertory Company. Classes and workshops
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• are offered for youth and adults. Summer art camps for children and Family Arts Day
• provide outstanding experiences with professional artists.
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• exhibition featured nearly 200 artists and 400 works in a variety of media.
• "Detours" - March 12 - April 10 _This multimedia exhibition defined various collective
• practices and explored their motivations, methodologies, and audiences as viable
i models of interaction and production. The event included a lecture, panel discussion,
workshop, and dinner.
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• "Photoaraphv and Multimedia Exhibit" - April 16 - 30 - In partnership with
• Imagination Celebration of Orange County, this exhibition of student work featured
stunning visual images in a variety of media, including photography, animation, digital
• art, film, and computer graphics by students from K - 12.
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• "Benefit Art Auction" - May 7 - 13 - The HBAC's 5th annual benefit art auction
• featured contemporary artwork by local, regional, and nationally known artists working
in a variety of media.
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• models from Vietnamese-American artists and artists living in Vietnam, and included a
variety of media, including live performances, literary readings, discussions, and a jazz
• performance. The exhibition was sponsored in part by a grant from The Irvine
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featured from the popular summer "Art at the Beach" art camp.
"Plein Air Painting Festival" - September 10-19 - The Art Festival was a juried Plein i
Air painting event that brought a number of exceptionally fine artists together in the spirit
of artistic competition. Intended to recognize the talent of local artists as well as the
stunning views and vistas of Huntington Beach, an exhibition and sale followed with
proceeds benefiting the HBAC.
"Just Visitinq" - October 15 - December 18 - This exhibition examines work by artists F
"visiting" the United States from England. s
"Family Arts Dav" - Sunday, October 16 - Sponsored
by Target, a variety of workshops was offered for
families, including papermaking, ceramics, mask
?_ making, painting and drawing. In addition, there was
live entertainment throughout the afternoon, including
music and dance performances.
Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation
The Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation was established in 1989 for the purpose
of raising the capital necessary to transform the property at 538 Main Street into a
community art center. The leadership includes a twelve-member board, which has
successfully raised nearly $2 million on behalf of the Art Center's construction and
operation. The Board of Directors presents an annual Brunch for the Arts as their
primary fundraiser as well as an annual spring auction of Contemporary Art. The goal
of the foundation is to continue to raise funds for exhibition and education programs
while ultimately establishing an endowment for future operations.
HB Art Center Friends Council
The Huntington Beach Art Center Friends Council is a volunteer organization created to
increase participation and support of Art Center programs. The Friends Council acts as
hosts and volunteers at Art Center events and provides support for membership
development. In 2005, the Friends Council planned their first project, a week long,juried m
Plein Air Painting Festival, designed to bring artists together to capture the beautiful
natural vistas of Huntington Beach through the medium of outdoor painting. The `
Festival included a series of workshops for participating artists and culminated in an
exhibition and sale of artworks.
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The Allied Arts Board advises City Council on matters pertaining to the growth of the
• arts and cultural affairs in Huntington Beach. Through a biennial arts awards program,
the board honors outstanding individuals, businesses and educators whose participation
• in and support of the arts deserves recognition. The board identifies the needs of arts
organizations, encourages public support, and assists in funding development for the
• HBAC. As advocates for the arts, the board plays a significant role in the development
of Art in Public Places.
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• Historic Resources Board
The Historic Resources Board is an 11-member advisory board to City Council
• providing guidance and support on matters pertaining to historic issues. The board
• advises on matters of preservation of historic, commercial, and residential structures
and sites, and presents programs reflecting historical aspects of Huntington Beach. In
• 2004, in conjunction with the centennial celebration of the Fourth of July Parade, the
• Board presented Moments In Time: A 100 Year History of Huntington Beach in the
• galleries of the HBAC.
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• Huntington Beach Concert Band
• The Huntington Beach Concert Band, a
volunteer organization of over 60
• members, under the direction of Tom
• Ridley, presents special performances
throughout the year in various venues in
• Orange County. Created in 1973 by
direction from City Council, the Concert _
• Band presents a ten-week summer
• concert series featuring a variety of
• musical groups, performing on the
bandstand in Huntington Central Park. —�
• The Huntington Beach Rotary Club successfully raised funds for the purchase of a band
• shell for the bandstand in 2005. With more than 1,000 guests per week in attendance,
• the concert band summer series adds a particularly lovely cultural dimension for families
and residents of Huntington Beach.
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Film Permits
• The Community Services Department has taken a very active role, working with the
Orange County Film Commissioner and many reputable production companies on a
• successful film permit program. Staff has directed prospective film shoots to a variety of
• settings that the city has to offer, such as mature parks, lakes, wooded areas, historic
• buildings, an equestrian center, art center and eight miles of pristine beaches. The pier
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projects in 2005, including the following television series:
Nanny 911 Curb Your Enthusiasm
Date My Mom Extreme Makeover
E Entertainment Home Wrecker
Susie Castillo Show
The city has also permitted television commercials for McDonald's, Memorial Care, ,
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OCTA, and T-Mobil, as well as infomercials. Permitted projects ranging from training
films for private industry and television programs for Japan and the United Kingdom
have also taken place in Huntington Beach.
Community Services staff works together with other city departments as needed in
coordinating a film shoot. The program provides outstanding customer service for d
companies and agencies that wish to film in Huntington Beach, and the revenue
generated directly benefits the arts through the HBAC.
Public Art Pro ram K
Huntington Beach has an outstanding reputation as a great place to live and a
destination for tourism with expanding recreation, resort housing, retail industries and w
cultural opportunities.
Art in public space has always been represented in the city and, with more integrated
works, artists can truly transform spaces, giving them context and relevance, and
making them places of community pride. Art revitalizes public spaces and makes them
more welcoming. It enhances public and private developments and contributes to a
more livable and beautiful city.
Newland House Museum - Historical Society
The Newland House Museum is the oldest
residence in the city and is maintained by the 0
Huntington Beach Historical Society. This house
was built in 1898 for Huntington Beach pioneers,
William and Mary Newland and their 10 children.
The original Newland ranch extended from Beach
t Boulevard to Magnolia Street and from Yorktown
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- acres on which they planted lima beans, sugar
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significant example of Victorian period architecture. The funds raised through the
• Historical Society volunteers benefits the ongoing maintenance efforts of the Museum,
• as well as the development of various special events. The museum celebrated its 29th
• anniversary in 2005. The house is open for tours weekends from 12— 4 p.m.
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FACILITIES, DEVELOPMENT AND CONCESSIONS DIVISION
The Facilities, Development, and Concessions Division manages concessionaire-
operated facilities located at the city beach and parks, such as the Central Park
Equestrian Center, Meadowlark Golf Course, snack bars and restaurants. It also
provides staffing and management of the Development and Facilities sections,
including clubhouse and Central Park reservations; supervises the Specific
Events section; oversees the Coca-Cola and other partnership agreements; and
coordinates rehabilitation and new construction of development projects at parks
and beaches. The division Manager also liaises with the Community Services
Commission as the Recording Secretary.
Community Services Commission
The Community Services Commission is comprised of 11 members who advise
the City Council on matters pertaining to park acquisition and development,
recreation and programming, and facilities. The commission also reviews and
approves the Park Acquisition and Development Capital Improvement Projects
budget on an annual basis. The commission meets on the second Wednesday
of each month depending upon action items.
Listed below are some of the major projects and issues receiving commission
action in 2005:
• Construction of a temporary parking lot in Central Park
• Concept of installing playground equipment at the city beach
• Amendment to the Shipley Nature Center Master Plan
• Approval of the Conceptual Master Plan for Le Bard Park - Phase II T
Facilities
Clubhouses
This division operates six clubhouses as listed below.
Clubhouse Park/School Location Maior Cross Streets
1. Harbour View Harbour View Park Heil Ave./Saybrook Ln.
2. LeBard Le Bard School Brookhurst StAndianapolis St.
3. Lake View Lakeview School Slater Ave/Newland St.
4. Lake Park Lake Park Lake St./121h St.
5. Terry Park Terry Park Beach Blvd./Ellis Ave.
6. Newland Barn Bartlett Park Beach Blvd./Adams Ave.
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• Clubhouse facilities are available to the community for meetings, wedding
• receptions, parties, and other social gatherings on a reservation basis. Weekend
• days are generally rented by miscellaneous individuals for social functions, as
well as by churches for weekly services. Several local scout groups use the
• facilities for weekly meetings. Recurrent staff is responsible for maintenance, as
• well as the opening and closing of the facilities.
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• Of the above clubhouse facilities, Newland Barn
• continued to be the busiest and the most popular
rental location for weddings and receptions. In
• FY 04-05, Newland Barn reservations totaled
• 179 or 30 percent of all clubhouse reservations,
• as shown in Figure C-1. In FY04-05, the I] !ClIAA
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operating expenses.
• The clubhouses are also used to conduct city-
sponsored contract classes, such as "For the Love of Music" and "Jazzercise" at
Lake Park Clubhouse. In 2005, Lake View Clubhouse received $40,000 in
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to complete much needed
• interior and exterior improvements. LeBard Clubhouse is currently leased to
• Seaview Little League as a concession stand, storage facility and meeting place.
Historically, churches and other non-profit organizations have leased Terry Park
• Clubhouse for office space, however; given its current layout and space
• limitations, it was not in use by community groups in 2005.
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• Huntington Central Park (HCP) Reservations
• In 2002, the responsibility for reserving the picnic shelter, bandstand and
• amphitheater in Huntington Central Park was transferred to this division from
• Marine Safety when the Park Ranger position was eliminated from the budget.
The division also schedules other community events, including cross-country
• meets, dog shows and youth camps in the park. In an effort to provide better
• customer service, in 2005, a part-time staff person was assigned the
• responsibility of checking groups in at the picnic shelter. This change has been
successful in alleviating problems and complaints from rentals and other park
• users, though it does not compensate for the loss of the ranger program relative
• to HCP enforcement and Shipley Nature Center operation.
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DEVELOPMENT
South Beach Phase II — In the early 1990's, efforts to
renovate the city beach from Sixth Street to Beach
Boulevard began in three phases. The first being Pier
Plaza north of the pier to First Street, South Beach
Phase I from Beach Boulevard to Huntington Street, F
and South Beach Phase 11 from Huntington to First
Street. The Phase II improvements were completed
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upgrades, new public restrooms and beach showers,
upgraded RV camping amenities and a new beach
service road. Additionally, two new headquarter
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buildings for Marine Safety and the Junior Lifeguard program were constructed,
along with public art elements created by professional artist Donna Billick.
The area was formally dedicated on June 17, 2005. The project was funded
through Certificates of Participation, a $2 million grant from the California Coastal
Conservancy and a $124,000 grant from the California State Parks, Land and
Water Conservation Fund. The project was completed within budget at a total
cost of just over $12 million.
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Central Park Sports Complex Batting Cage
A major element of Phase II of the Central Park Sports Complex was completed
in October 2005. The Sports Complex Batting Cage was opened to the public
R with seven batting stations with both fast-pitch and
w slow-pitch options for softball and baseball. The
! facility has a token operated machine system that is
supervised by city staff. The project was completed
on time and under budget at an approximate cost of i
$220,000, Public comments have been very
positive, especially from the adult sports leagues
that use the facility to warm up before games. Little
League and girls softball teams have also been n,
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reserving stations so their entire team can take
batting practice.
a Le Bard Park Phase II
Staff worked closely with a professional landscape architect to prepare a
conceptual master plan for the expanded development of Le Bard Park located
east of Brookhurst and Indianapolis Streets. The city owns three acres of the
five-acre park, with the remaining two acres being leased from Southern
California Edison (SCE). The leased area, which is mainly under transmission
w lines, has been undeveloped for several years. Members of the adjacent
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neighborhood requested additional turf and open space to expand the uses of
the existing park. The conceptual master plan includes additional turf, walkways
and picnic facilities. As the project moves forward, environmental assessment
will be needed, as well as engineering to mitigate drainage issues. Site
amenities must be approved by SCE. The conceptual plan was completed in
October 2005 and approved by the Community Services Commission as part of a
public input meeting in November.
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Bluff Top Park
Improvements to the Bluff Top Park portion of the city beach began in December
2005. Project elements included replacement of the guardrail, repairs to existing
stairwells and asphalt work, as well as additional landscaping. The project in
being funded through state grants with work expected to continue through the
early part of 2006.
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Wardlow Park and Lamb Schools
The Fountain Valley School District announced its intent to sell two school sites
within the city, Wardlow School (at Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue) and
Lamb School (at Yorktown and Ward Avenues).
Because of the need to retain open space for little league fields at Wardlow, the
City Council decided to purchase six acres of school property adjacent to the
city-owned, 2.3-acre park. Staff began working with little league staff to
reconfigure the city park and the ball fields to accommodate restrooms,
concessions, and parking. The city also purchased 2.6 acres at Lamb School to
retain a lighted practice area and to eventually construct a neighborhood park.
The land at both sites was purchased under the provisions of the Naylor Act at a
cost of $3.8 million. A portion of this cost was funded through a loan from the
city's General Fund 2°d Tier Reserves and must be repaid from the Park
Acquisition and Development Fund by FY 2011-12.
Peter Green Park
The four-acre Peter Green Park was dedicated
on October 22, 2005. Community Services, Fire,
Planning, and Public Works worked together with
the residential developer to create a layout and
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special topography and amenities were
incorporated into the overall design. This is the
• final park under the Holly-Seacliff Development
agreement, which not only required the developer to provide land, but also
w stipulated that the developer would build the park to city standards at its cost.
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Future Development Projects
New Senior Center
A consultant prepared a feasibility study and options for constructing a new
senior center in the city. Current programming needs have outgrown the existing
facility and the senior population is projected to grow 64 percent to over 52,000
M by 2020. The consultant evaluated location options as well as developed
probable costs for future funding considerations. The report is going to City
Council in spring 2006.
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Community Services, Planning, Public Works and other departments are working
with the developers to provide input on design, acreage and associated amenities
for two neighborhood parks. As part of the Newland Street residential project,
(Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue) a two-acre park with open turf, half-court
basketball and tot play equipment is being proposed. A two-acre park is also
i being proposed as part of the Pacific City Project at Pacific Coast Highway and
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This section oversees 24 concessions. Concessionaires operate city-owned
facilities under leases or management agreements. Concessions are located on
public property at the city beach, on the municipal pier, and in Huntington Central
Park. Staff liaises with concession operators regarding day-to-day operational
issues and contract administration with the assistance of the city's Real Property
Division in the Economic Development Department.
City-Concessions by Area
Beach Other Areas
• Beach Cabana Meadowlark Golf Course &
• Beach Hut facilities
• Chimayo's Pay and Play Racquetball
• Dwight's Huntington Harbour Yacht
• Duke's Club
• Jack's
• Junior Guard Concession*
• Zack's Pier Plaza
• Zack's Too
Huntington Central Park
• Alice's Breakfast in the Park
• Central Park Equestrian
Center
• Disc Golf
• HB Outdoor Barbeque
• Park Bench Cafe
• The Stadium Club
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• Kite Connection -.
• Let's Go Fishing
• Ruby's Surf City Diner
• Surf City Store
• Coin Operated Telescopes
• ATM Machine
Anticipated to be operational in 2006
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Headquarters building. Recruitment for an operator also began in December 2005.
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• city's General Fund (Figure C-2). Of this amount, 58 percent is attributed to the beach
and pier concessions, 34 percent to the Meadowlark Golf Course and other area
i facilities, and 8 percent for Central Park.
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• Specific Events
• The Specific Events Coordinator oversees the multi-department committee approval
• process for major events on public property, serves as staff support for the 4th of July
• Board, and organizes the Summer Concert Series at Pier Plaza. The coordinator
• serves as the main point of contact between event promoters and city departments.
• Maior Events
• The city has become a destination for a wide range of professional and amateur
i sporting events year-round. These major events receive a great deal of media attention
outside of Huntington Beach and have a positive influence on local economy. In 2005,
• the following events took place.
iPacific Shoreline Marathon - January 30 - Orange County's longest running marathon
with 2,656 runners participating in a full and half marathon.
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National Professional Paintball League World Series - March 18 - which brought 216
teams from all over the world to compete in this fast-growing extreme sport -
Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Huntington Beach Open - August
11-14, where the community viewed competition by the best beach volleyball players in
the country. A total of 89 two-man teams and 57 women's teams competed in the 2005
event.
US Open of Surfing and Beach Games - July 22-31 - the largest beach lifestyle event
in the nation which brings over 250,000 people to witness the best in surfing, BMX,
skateboarding and motocross, along with a vendor village and concerts.
Surfing Events
In addition, the city is home to numerous surfing events that take place throughout the
year. In 2005, the city hosted the following unique surfing events:
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• International Surfing Association Junior World Championships - October 8-16 - which
brought youth surf teams from 26 countries to compete for the world title .
• Hello Kitty Boardfest - September 2-5 - a professional surfing competition for girls,
included three components; learn-to-surf clinics taught by top professional competitors, a
sanctioned professional women's surfing competition and a family-oriented interactive
beach festival. In 2005, the event added an all girls skateboarding competition. a
National Surf League - May 11-15 — This event, called "the Game" had •
professional surfers competing as a team rather than as individuals.
The event pits the best surfers from one region against the best i
surfers from another in a four-quarter event, complete with coaches
and timeouts. It is a concept built upon a combination of Hawaiian
surfing roots and the traditional team sports of today.
HCommunity Events
Staff also coordinated community events that served as fundraisers for local
organizations. These events provided much-needed financial support while contributing
to the duality of community life.
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• Event Orcianization/Proclram
• The Smooth Jazz Festival, September 10 Autism
• The 13th Annual Duck a Thon, May 13-15 Huntington Beach Community Clinic
The Concours d'Elegance, June 5 Central Library and Cultural Center
• Senior Saturday, September 10 Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center
• The Cruise of Lights, December 16-23 Huntington Harbour Philharmonic's program
The Pier Lighting Nov. 20 of music in the schools
• Huntington Youth Shelter.
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• Other events taking place in 2005 that were presented by local organizations
• contributing to local cultural life were
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• Surfin' Sundays, various Sundays from April to October - a surf music series
presented by the International Surfing Museum,
• Procession of Light, Jan. 2 - a blessing of the city organized by the Interfaith
• Council.
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• Pier Plaza Presents
• In addition to overseeing the approval process for events proposed by outside
• promoters and community organizations, Specific Events staff plans and develops Pier
Plaza Presents, a popular summer concert series at Pier Plaza sponsored by Farmers
• and Merchants Bank and featuring a wide range of festival music including swing,
• rhythm and blues, Zydeco, salsa, reggae, world beat and other genres. This year, the
• following groups performed:
Royal Crown Revue Badaue
• Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners Bonedaddys
• Bill Magee Band Conjunto Jandis
• Katia Moraes and Sambaguru
• 4th of July Celebration
The Specific Events Coordinator serves as staff support to the 4th of July Celebration,
the city's longest held community tradition, celebrating its
• 1001h year in 2004. The event includes a parade, 5K run,
• expo and fireworks show. Beginning in 2004, after many
• years of holding the fireworks show at Huntington Beach
High School, the fireworks were shot from a barge located
• ^� ;, south of the pier attracting record numbers. In 2005, the
• show was moved to the end of the pier based on the 4th of
• July Executive Board's recommendation, and again
attracted enormous crowds for the 9:00 p.m. fireworks.
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