CITY TREASURER
AES Electric Generating Facility - Shari Freidenrich recently testified before the California State Board of Equalization (SBE) regarding increasing the property tax assessment of the AES Electric Generating Facility from the prior year. Shari has been working closely with the Economic Development Department and a consultant to ensure that the plant is valued annually at full-market value. After hearing the testimony, the SBE staff proposed, and the SBE Board members approved, increasing the assessed value of the AES facility for 2006 by almost $11 million, which will result in the city's Redevelopment Fund receiving an additional $88,000 annually.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Adventure Playground Opens - On June 26, Huntington Beach Adventure Playground will open for another busy summer of rafting, building, splashing, and whatever else your child's imagination can conjure up. Reservations for groups of 10 or more children can be made at 842-7442. All participants must wear closed-toe shoes covering the entire foot. Donations of wood, hammers, and saws are appreciated. The fee is $2 per child with proof of Huntington Beach residency, and $3 for non-resident children or those in groups or birthday parties regardless of residency. All adults are free and should bring beach chairs or blankets if they want to watch their children, but their participation is encouraged. The playground hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The last day is August 17.
2006 Pier Swim - The 56th Annual Huntington Beach Pier Swim will take place on June 10. You can still sign up that morning between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. on the beach ($13 w/no shirt). The swim around the pier begins at 9 a.m. Trophies will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each of the 13 divisions.
Monthly Ballroom Dance - Have a ball at the ballroom dance at Rodgers Seniors' Center on Friday, June 9, from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Live music, snacks, and beverages are provided, all for a $5 entry fee.
Summer Swimming - Cool off this summer at the Huntington Beach High School Pool on Monday and Wednesday from 6 - 8 a.m., and on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The fee is $3 per visit. The City Gym & Pool also offers adult fitness swimming on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.; and recreational swimming for all ages on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., or Saturday 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. The fee is $2 per visit. Seniors may swim free on Fridays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Wal*Mart Supports Senior Services - Wal*Mart gave a $1,000 grant to the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. With this money, Senior Services purchased 40 Wal*Mart gift certificates in increments of $25 each. At the discretion of social workers, these gift certificates are given to extremely low-income Huntington Beach seniors for personal items, prescriptions, and food that they otherwise would not be able to afford.
Adult Slo-Pitch Softball Leagues - "One thousand" means many different things to many different people. It is a millennium; a milestone in a batter's career or a pitcher's strikeouts; it is a kilogram; a thousand miles will get you to Santa Rosa, New Mexico; or it's a Cleveland ($1,000 bill). However, the number 1,000 has a different meaning this week. The Huntington Beach Community Services Department would like to announce a very rare occasion. On Friday, June 9, Bodymasters, one of the city's adult slo-pitch softball teams, will play its #1,000 game in the city. Playing consistently for nearly 30 years, the Bodymasters team will celebrate this occasion by inviting past team members to compete in a special commemorative game at 6:30 p.m. on field #4 of the Central Park Sports Complex. The public is invited to share in this rare occasion. For more information, please call 536-5230.
PLANNING
Planning Commission to Review Proposed Street Vacation in the Ellis/Goldenwest Specific Plan Area - At their study session on Tuesday, June 13, the Planning Commission will review a General Plan Conformance request to vacate several public streets in the Ellis/Goldenwest Specific Plan area. They will consider whether the proposed vacations of Saddleback Lane, Quarterhorse Lane, Faircrest Drive, and portions of Rockinghorse Lane and Churchill Drive conform to the goals and policies of the General Plan. This application was initiated by homeowner's associations in the Ellis/Goldenwest Specific Plan area. The area consists of mostly private streets, except for the aforementioned public streets. They are requesting the street vacations so they can ultimately install privacy gates at the four vehicular points to their neighborhood. It should be noted that the pedestrian and equestrian trails throughout the neighborhood will remain accessible by the public. The Commission is scheduled to act on the General Plan Conformance on July 11. Following the Commission's action, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the street vacations
Abandoned/Inoperable Vehicle Abatement Program Audit - On Wednesday, May 31, a management consultant from the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) conducted an audit of the Code Enforcement Division's Abandoned/Inoperable Vehicle Abatement Program. The management consultant found no irregularities or exceptions during the audit. Under this program, the city receives approximately $80 from OCTA for each vehicle abated, which assists in recovering the costs of enforcement. Vehicles commonly abated by Code Enforcement include vehicles parked in private driveways or on front lawns that are inoperable (i.e. missing wheels, transmissions, or engines) in addition to abandoned vehicles found on vacant lots, in apartment complexes, and in shopping centers. Inoperable/abandoned vehicle abatement, coupled with code enforcement and neighborhood preservation activities, have a positive impact on the quality of life in Huntington Beach and keep it a great place to live, work, and play.
PUBLIC WORKS
May Water Consumption - Conservation Tip - Make a point of checking your irrigation system on a regular basis. Don't let a broken sprinkler head or leaking line waste water and money.
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