To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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PRESENTATION OF VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CERTIFICATES TO CARL LEACH AND MATTHEW MCCAULEY
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BACKGROUND
In March 2023, the former Recreation and Parks Commission developed the Volunteer Acknowledgement Program, which was created to identify and celebrate those whose volunteer service has positively impacted the City’s parks and greenspaces. The Public Amenities Commission (“Commission”) elected to continue this recognition program when it absorbed the purview of the former Recreation and Parks Commission. Volunteer acknowledgement nomination forms, completed by members of the public, are submitted to staff and reviewed by Subcommittee members to determine whether the identified individual or group should be formally recognized by the Commission. Should the Subcommittee recommend approval, the Commission considers the nomination at a subsequent meeting. Current Subcommittee members are Commissioners Rowe and Caldwell.
At the March 19, 2025 meeting, the Commission approved the Subcommittee’s recommendation to acknowledge Carl Leach and Matthew McCauley for their volunteer efforts throughout the City.
Carl has spent countless hours volunteering on behalf of the South Bay Parkland Conservancy, including at Wilderness Park and Alta Vista Park. He organizes and manages weekly and monthly volunteer efforts to help maintain, restore, and beautify Wilderness Park for the enjoyment of all visitors. He was also instrumental in the implementation of the Community Garden at Alta Vista Park, including the building of the fence, planting native plants on the hillside, installing the solar shade, and building the retaining wall. His efforts do not go unnoticed and staff greatly appreciates all that he does.
Matthew McCauley was nominated for his development and implementation of the Champions baseball league through the Redondo Sunset Little League. Champions is a baseball program that supports children of all abilities and provides safe space to play baseball in an inclusive environment. Over 40 children have had the opportunity to participate and benefit from this impressive league. Matthew’s work on the Champions league is an inspiration.
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