May 24, 2005
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Registration for New Junior Guards - New applicants who have tryout verification may register and pick up uniforms at the new Junior Guard Headquarters on June 4, 5, 11, and 12 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Proof of age (birth certificate) must be presented at registration. On June 13, 14, and 15, only uniforms will be distributed. The enrollment fee for Huntington Beach residents is $475, for nonresidents $515. Fee includes one beach parking pass, swim trunks, T-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, backpack, patches, and the cost of all field trips and events. Girls' suits are $35, two-piece $40, and boys' Speedos are $12.
Oakview Day of Pride - Please join the efforts of the city of Huntington Beach and Community Service Programs, Inc. (CSP) for the Oakview "Dia del Orgullo" Community Clean-up on Saturday, June 4. Oakview Pride Day is an annual event where residents and community groups join together to celebrate pride in their community and assist in neighborhood clean-up and revitalization projects. The event will have participation from the Oakview community and city departments including Community Services and Economic Development. The Oakview "Day of Pride" will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue with the community clean up until 11:00 a.m. when there will be a free barbecued hot dog lunch provided to the clean-up volunteers by the Huntington Beach Lions Club.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Homeownership Fair - For the first time, Huntington Beach will be participating in Orange County's Annual Homeownership Fair, which will be held Sunday, June 5, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. The event will be presented by the Orange County Homeownership Partners, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Homebuyer seminars will be held both in English and Spanish. Seminar topics include credit, budgeting, real estate, and related topics; as well as entertainment, food, and raffles prizes. Additional information is available by contacting Affordable Housing Clearinghouse at (949) 859-9255.
Trade Shows - Staff had the pleasure this week to participate in a Chamber of Commerce event called the Surf City Connection. As one of approximately 55 organizations presenting its wares atop a table in the Hilton Pavilion, Economic Development handed out project updates, information, and advice to local business people. Staff will be leaving this weekend to set up a booth at the much larger trade show hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers at their annual Las Vegas Spring Convention. With over 800 booths and 30,000 attendees, this is one of our major efforts each year geared toward attracting businesses to Huntington Beach.
New Surf City Visa Card - In order to make our Surf City Visa card more attractive, US Bank allowed us to submit new art work. Prepared by a city staffer, our new look will be available soon on the US Bank link from the city's site, www.surfcity-hb.org, or you can see it from the link, www.usbank.com/affinitycreditcards/?loc=9443.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Seawater Desalination Facility Draft Recirculated EIR - The public comment period on the Draft Recirculated EIR for the proposed Seawater Desalination Project at Huntington Beach ends this Friday, May 27. After the close of the comment period, the city's consultant will prepare the Final EIR and Response to Comments. The project will then be scheduled for a public hearing in late summer or early fall.
Oakview Task Force Meeting - Staff from the Code Enforcement Division attended the monthly Oakview Task Force Meeting on May 19. Representatives from Police, Community Services, Code Enforcement, and several community groups met to discuss current issues, concerns, and projects in the Oakview neighborhood. Some of the items discussed included public safety lockboxes on security gates to allow Police and Fire personnel fast access into multi-family properties with locked entryway gates, and graffiti and trash concerns in the public alleyways. The Task Force also discussed preparations for the upcoming Oakview Pride Day to be held on June 4.
Code Enforcement Activity for the Week of May 16 - 21 - The Code Enforcement Division received/initiated 47 new cases last week addressing 78 violations. Staff also closed and achieved compliance in 69 previous cases.
PUBLIC WORKS
Urban Forest Award - The Huntington Beach Tree Society recently received recognition from the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (WCISA). The WCISA, established in 1934, promotes and improves the practice of arboriculture. Additional goals include stimulating and promoting public interest in the planting and preservation of trees for shade and ornamental value. At the annual awards luncheon on May 3, the Huntington Beach Tree Society was recognized for Outstanding Urban Forestry Contribution to Their Community. The HB Tree Society has been very active in both seeking grants for trees, and organizing projects with various community groups to plant trees in local parks. The HB Tree Society has built an excellent working relationship with the Parks, Trees and Landscape section of Public Works. The Tree Society graciously acknowledged the efforts of the Public Works' arborists in assisting with ordering and planting of trees to enhance the city's Urban Forest.
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