To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RELATED TO HISTORICAL & PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
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BACKGROUND
Parks and Recreation
The following items are provided as updates and general information regarding recreation and park-related items under the purview of the Public Amenities Commission (Commission):
Spring Classes, Camps, & Activities
Registration for spring classes, camps will begin on Monday, February 23 for residents and Monday, March 2 for non-residents. Additional information can be found at the following link:
<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_services/classes_and_activities/index.php>
Wilderness Pond Lower Pond Restoration Project
Restoration of the lower pond is continuing and is anticipated to be completed soon! Staff are coordinating a ribbon cutting ceremony, which is anticipated to take place in March. More information will follow once details are finalized.
Upcoming Events & Activities
• Story Time in the Park - enjoy a free, family-friendly story and activity for all ages on March 8 from 1:00 to 1:45pm at Wilderness Park.
The following information is provided as updates following inquiries from the Commission regarding recreation and park-related projects and initiatives:
Alta Vista Pickleball Tennis & Pickleball Courts Project
Resurfacing the Alta Vista Tennis courts and installation of pickleball courts will begin in late February. Work is anticipated to last two to three weeks and staff are coordinated an alternating schedule to ensure some courts will remain open during the work. Detailed closure information will be posted soon.
Historical Museum
The following items are provided as updates and general information regarding historic-related items under the purview of the Public Amenities Commission:
Facility Operations and Attendance (January 2025)
The museum was open on the following days: 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, and 31
The museum had a total guest count of 146 for the month.
General Updates
• Staff are continuing to sort through unidentified items in the collection to determine whether they are duplicates and to properly identify them for display or inventory purposes.
• Staff have completed sorting, organizing, and inventorying the materials previously stored in the file cabinets in the museum office, including labeling and filing. Items found to be unrelated to Redondo Beach were properly stored at the Performing Arts Center for future evaluation.
• Staff are working on evaluating the condition and long-term utility of existing display cases and shelving units throughout the facility to determine whether replacements are needed or if there are other display options available that would enhance the viewing of items. Additionally, a general evaluation of the condition of the museum is also being undertaken by staff to determine whether any fiscal requests need to be made for next year’s budget.
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