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Home My WebLink About08/05/03JOINT WORKSHOP: HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL AND THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1315 VALLEY DRIVE — 7:00 PM AGENDA I. Roll Call II. Flag Salute III. Workshop: A. Discussion of Community Picnic Recommendation: To determine the future of this community event. Discuss leadership role of the Commission and explore alternative funding options. B. Discussion of Friends of the Parks Community Foundation. Recommendation: To inform Council of the purpose, goals, and objectives relative to the formation of said foundation. C. Discussion of Sunset Concert Series Recommendation: To request Commission review of concert series prior to Council approval and to explore entertainment venue options. Consider extending the concert series to include more performances; assess entertain- ment costs relative to caliber of performers; explore sponsorship opportunities. D. Discussion of Special Event Fees and Relative Impact Recommendation: To review impact of special events lasting more than two (2) days. Consider increasing associated fee charges and/or decreasing number of implementation days relative to impact on the Community. E. Discussion of Recreational Opportunities for Resident Seniors Recommendation: To assess current program/activity offerings and determine need for additional programming or community outreach. F. Discussion of Pacific Coast Highway Beautification Projects Recommendation: To review plans for beautifying PCH and discuss alternatives. IV. Public Comment: Anyone wishing to address the Council and Commission on special events or other items pertaining to parks and recreation may do so at this time. V ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2003. ****************************************************************************** • • VI. Approval of Commission Minutes: June 3, 2003. Correspondence A. Letter from Maggie Austin Moir regarding request of fee waivers for hanging street banner. Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. VII. Staff Report(s) May & June 2003 Activity Reports Commissioner's Reports City Tree Subcommittee Report — Sigler Clark Field/Sports field Subcommittee Report —Bell/Fishman Community Center Foundation Report - Hollander Community Picnic Report - Francis Museum Subcommittee Report — Fishman/Hollander Friends of the Parks Foundation Report — Hollander/Bell Council Agenda Items: June 10, 2003 Recommendation to accept donations of $250 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club to be used for the Tree Lighting Ceremony; $150 from the Woman's Club f Hermosa Beach to be used for the Eggstravaganza event; $650 from Hawthorne Savings to be used for the Eggstravaganza event; $250 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the Eggstravaganza event; and, $500 from Consolidated Disposal Service to be used for the Eggstravaganza event. Action: Approve staff recommendation. Schedule date of special meeting with Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for Monday, June 16, 2003 at 7:OOPM. Recommendation: That the City Council consider scheduling the meeting date with the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for Monday, June 16, 2003 at 7:OOpm. Valley Park Opening Ceremony — Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 11:OOAM — Information Item. Recommendation: Receive and file. Vacancies — Boards and Commissions — Expiration of Terms — Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. Recommendation: Schedule a meeting for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the two seats. June 24, 2003 ti • • Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting of June 3, 2003. Action: To receive and file. VIII. Items Requested by Commissioners IX. Other Matters X. Public Comment: Anyone wishing to address the Commission on other items pertaining to parks and recreation may do so at this time. XI. Adjournment Community Resources Department MEMO To: Distribution From: Lisa Lynn (318-0247) CC: Stephen Burrell Date: 7/23/03 Re: August 2-3, 2003 Weekend Events (Surffestival & Valley Park Opening) Ceremonial Valley Park Opening Date: Saturday, August 2"d. 2003 Time: 11:OOAM Place: Valley Park Basketball Courts This event will be a short ceremony, consisting of speeches by public officials and a Ceremonial ribbon cutting. International Surffestival Event Overview Friday, August 15' - Sunday, August 31a. This three-day event is staged by the cities and chambers of commerce of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach, and coordinated by the Beach Cities Health District and the County of Los Angeles Department of -Beaches and Harbors. Redondo Beach is the 'Host City' this year! Please find attached a detailed description ofevents. City of Hermosa Beach Beach Cities Health District Health Fair Date: Saturday, August 2"a Time: 9:OOAM - 3:OOPM Place: Pier Plaza - see attached site plan • Aztec will begin set up of tents at 7:OOAM, Friday, August 1'. Twenty-five 10X10 tents and one 20X20 tent will be located on.the plaza. Over 80 vendors will use allocated space under the tents. • Overnight security will be on-site to secure equipment until Saturday morning. • Vendors s will begin to unload at 7:30AM, Saturday, August 2'a. • Additional trash containe1ovided by BCH D. • Parking: Four parking spaces reserved for Event Organizers: two spaces in front of each bank on Hermosa Avenue (meters 16, 17, 18, 19). Pass on City letterhead displayed on dash. Hermosa Beach Fishing Derby Free youth -orientated event Date: Saturday, August 2rd. Time: 8:30AM-1:OOPM Place: Hermosa Beach Pier (end ofthe Pier) Dick Fitzgerald Two -Mile Beach Run Date: Saturday, August 2'a. Time: 8:OOAM race start Place: Hermosa Beach Pier. Start and finish on the beach on the North side ofthe Pier. Dwight Crum Pier -to -Pier Swim Date: Sunday, August 3'a. Time: 9:OOAM race start Place: Hermosa Beach Pier. Start and finish on the beach on the North side ofthe Pier Lifeguard Dory Race Date: Sunday, August 3'a. Time: 10:OOAM race start Place: Hermosa Beach Pier South Bay Youth Swims & Paddles Date: Sunday, August 3'4. Time: 1:00 PM race start Place: Hermosa Beach Pier SUNSET CONCERT Date: Sunday, August 3rd. Time: 6:OOPM Place: South side of Hermosa Beach Pier Venue: Little Anthony If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact meat X247 or on-site at 420-3838 during event days. Distribution: Michael Lavin, Police Chief Tom Bohlin, Lt.; Nancy Cook, Sergeant Vince Balvin, Parking Enforcement; Weekend Watch Commander August 1-3 Russell Tingley, Fire Chief Jerry Gomez, Assistant Chief Aaron Marks, Engineer; Sylvia Diaz Rick Morgan, PW Director; Mike Flaherty, PW Superintendent Section Chief LA County Lifeguards ,Suiffestival Index • 2003 International Surf Et Health Festival Sponsored by Arrowhead, Beach Cities Health District the Chambers of Commerce and Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors 1 Lifeguard Intercrew 1 Surfing w Bodysurfing 1 1 Run Fishing Derby w Volleyball lifeguard Taplin Rela, 1 Paddleboard 1 Sand Castle 1 Swim !Lifeguard Dory Racel Page 1 of 2 • 4vs.".frioN, 0....."41/11::::-.../t «r.%11, Ill tie, v AV HEALT4 Friday, August 1 7:00 p.m. LA County Lifeguard Championships — Redondo Beach Ave C U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Et L.A. County Lifeguard Rescue Demo, 6 -Lifeguard Run Relay, Lifeguard Events, Bud Stevenson Intracrew Medley Relay. Saturday, August 2 7:00 a.m. WRSA Surfing Championships by Body Glove — Manhattan Beach at 45th Street. Information (310) 679-4293 / $25.00 by 7/31, $30.00 on the Sand. 7:15 a.m. International Bodysurfing Championship — Manhattan Beach Pier. Information (310) 546-1367 / $18.00 by 7/31, $20.00 on Sand. 8:00 a.m. Dick Fitzgerald Two -Mile Beach Run — Hermosa Beach Pier. Information, $20, with T-shirt guaranteed, if registered by July 19. (310) 831-2593. 8:30 a.m. Fishing Derby — Hermosa Beach Pier. Information: (310) 318-0280 / FREE 9:00 a.m. BCHD Health Fair by the Sea — Hermosa Beach Pier Free Health Screenings and Resources. Information: (310) 374- 3426, ext. 119 9:00 a.m. Volleyball Tournament — Manhattan Beach Pier 6 - Man / 6 -Woman / $175.00 per Team by 7/25. Information: (310) 802-5408 7:00 p.m. So Calif. Lifeguard Championships Events — Redondo Beach Ave C, U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Et Los Angeles County Lifeguard Demo, Lifeguard Events / Junior Lifeguard Taplin Relay, Surf Boat Competition / Lifeguard Beach Flags, Judge http://www.surffestival.org/ 7/23/2003 . SurffestivalIndex w w Youth • Health District w w Lifeguards • Event Photos Page 2 of 2 • • Taplin Three -Mile Lifeguard Medley Relay Sunday, August 3 7:45 a.m. Velzy Stevens Pier -to -Pier Paddleboard Championship --- Manhattan Beach Pier, South Side. Information (310) 965- 8257 8:00 a.m. Sand Castle Design Contest — Manhattan Beach Pier, South Side. Information: (310) 802-5408 / FREE 9:00 a.m. Volleyball Tournament — Manhattan Beach Pier. Final rounds of 6 -Man / 6 -Woman. 9:00 a.m. Dwight Crum Pier -To -Pier Swim — Hermosa Pier to Manhattan Pier, no Race Day entries, Contestants must pre - qualify. Information: (310) 372-7189. $25.00 pre -register only 10:00 a.m. Lifeguard Dory Race — Hermosa Pier (9:00am check- in) 1:00 p.m. South Bay Youth Swims and Paddles — Hermosa Beach. Pier Information: (310) 318-0680 Results and forms can be found on our web pages at http://www.surffestival.org E -Mail us your questions http://www.surffestival.org/ 7/23/2003 Jamba Juice Tents 20 HEALTHfAIR BY THE SEA AP Western Bagel Starbuck'S Coffee The Strand Wellness Community Ph5r,r. cy o2 Ara. lung Asa -9C. ECHO C tleecis ECHO ere asl!e Male SO IN P0:r000 Par oAiry Ma Any FarrJe.: FccFalrc 1reee ey her+crk Cad Fo:IC:y 11.10 Pe0;oC TbJC•'. 59 1,eu0A Probe: March at [Arras Ode Rmeductivc Partner. RESOLVE s7 Cord 9.2o1Inro Jeetsh r 011.'01 Seroco CoaEttesn 9C: f] kt.•nuI x0005 TM Oamonro Mate ET"e Fara< Asp. Le adu^ BLACK ant Ter;! 21 Ter!: 1 BLUE Tent 22. 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Hartx-4 Rvionsl Cern°, • • GREEN MAGENTA 1 ielOt It:Nt TOW 4 IF.:170. 0 O Teri; IC Eli ter,spy NCAOO Cua!itud. Rat Be con • House Liver F ot.nd Pa0way: Heei 00 EIiy Fresh Stall VOICE St.rfrider (..A Vector trio SretIo ind•trz. inform:0;ot% Ristralion AUTemee: EH .1:1,1 Carel Collor Pai E.;01 W.:1:1;71c Crn:cr CA Tele0o, 0 ,t 0 Herrnosa Avenue • • CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 710 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 UPCOMING EVENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, August 6, 2003 Contact: Lisa Lynn, Recreation Supervisor Department of Community Resources 310-318-0247 SUNSET CONCERTS ON THE BEACH: The City Hermosa Beach is pleased to present an upcoming Sunset Concerts on the Beach. Bring a blanket, beach chair, and picnic dinner to the south side of the Pier. The concerts begin at 6PM and music plays until the sun sets (approximately 8pm). For more information, please contact the Community Resources Department at 310-318-0280. The entertainment venue is as follows: Sunday, August 17th, 2003 Sam Moore Please find enclosed bio of performing artists. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 310-318-0247. • • Joint Workshop Discussion Items: A through F • • Hermosa Beach Community Picnic Program Overview: The event features traditional family games, inflatable slide, dunk tank, strolling entertainment, carnival snacks and food, live band, beer garden, and an all city tug -o -war. Safety personnel including the fire department, police, and public works will all be on hand to answer questions and emphasize civic pride and a sense of Community among residents. This is a free event. Committee Chair: Steve Francis Year Cost Funding Source Location 2001 8926.14 Mervyns Donation Clark Field 2002 5619.48 Mervyns Donation Clark Field 2003 5113.00 (Estimated) Mervyns (02- 03-$4113.00) Hawthorne Savings ($1000) Valley Park Attachment A "FRIENDS OF THE PARKS" 1" ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, June 16, 2003 I. Welcome II. Discussion A. Organizational purpose B. Rationale for Foundation Establishment 111. Review of Park Areas IV. Prioritization of Park Improvements V. Needs Assessment A. Fort -Lots -O -Fun N. d1 B. Sea View Park VI. Community Picnic Donations VII. Fundraising Opportunities A. Advertising sales in recreation brochure B. Tree dedications C. Tree planting for special occasions D. Memorial donations: benches E. Brick walkway project F. Grants VIII. Official Business A. Election of Officers for Board of Directors President, Vice -President, Secretary, Treasurer B. Committee Formation C. Establish regular monthly meeting: 2nd or 3rd Wednesday IX. Adjournment Attachment B • • "FRIENDS OF THE PARKS" 2nd ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, July 9th, 2003 I. Welcome & Introductions II. Review of Park Areas III. Review of Organizational Purpose IV. Board Member selection • President • Vice -President • Secretary • Treasurer V. Committee Formation • By -Laws • Fundraising • Promotions VI. Fort Lots -O -Fun Proposal Review VII. New Business • Items for next agenda _ • Next meeting date: August 13th, 2003 VIII. Adjournment Attachment B FFIEJN/P1 re.-.s,4?'tis or OFFICIAL PLEDGE FORM FOR FOP FOUNDATION Dear Residents of Hermosa Beach, I'm sure you're aware of the current budget crisis in the State of California. Due to this, and other economic factors, local governments have had to reevaluate their current budgets and seek alternative sources of revenue. To deal with the reduction in revenue from the State, residents formed a volunteer group to investigate other means of funding. With this in mind, community members established a non-profit organization, Friends of the Parks. The City of Hermosa Beach has determined "Fort Lots -o -Fun" (located at Prospect & 6th St.) to be in the most need of repair. Friends of the. Parks (FOP) has taken on the challenge of refurbishing and repairing the park. We are asking you to pledge or donate to Friends of the Parks. Thank you for your support in our effort to improve and maintain a safe and fun environment for our children. NAME ADDRESS Tree Membership $25 ' * includes quarterly FOP newsletter * minutes of monthly FOP meetings * special invitations to park openings riDouble Tree Membership $50 2> EMAIL * includes Basic Membership * special invitations to planning meetings I am not interested in becoming a member at this time, but I would like to make a tax deductible donation of $ to FITriple Tree Membership $100111 * includes Double Tree Membership * exclusive 2003 Hermosa Beach Park Guide see my neighborhood parks improved. 710 Fier Ave. Hermosa Beach CA 90254 310 318-0280• Attachment B SUNSET CONCERT SERIES Year # of Concerts Entertainment Venue Concert Budget Donated Funds 2003 3 The Chantays $40, 000 Mervyn's The Coasters $10, 000 Little Anthony Hawthorne Savings $5000 ,.Anheuser Busch 2003 1 Sam Moore $17,000 $7,000 Hailey Miranda Group (Pier Plaza film promo "Red Water" $10,000 2002 4 The Coasters $40,000 None The Association Ladies of Rock & Roll Classic Rock All Stars 2001 3 Classic Rock All Stars $30,000 Anheuser Busch The Coasters $10,000 The Diamonds Hawthorne Savings $10,000 2000 3 Dick Dale $30,000 Anheuser Busch Orquesta La Palabra $20,000 Richard Street Intrepid Marketing Group (of Temptations) (Uncle Ben's Rice Pier Plaza promo) $10,000 1999 3 The Drifters - $25,000 Hawthorne Savings The Diamonds $10,000 Sounds of the Supremes Hill & Knowlton $10,000 Anheuser Busch $5,000 Attachment: C (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) MASTER FEE RESOLUTION SCHEDULE 6 - MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTAL FEES PRINTED: 15 -Aug -02 LEGAL AUTHORITY AUTHORITY DATE BUSINESS LICENSE DEPT. GARAGE/YARD SALES BINGO PERMITS DUPLICATE BUS LICENSE OCCUPANCY PERMIT/ COMMERCIAL INSPECTION ORD. 82-682 HBMC 13-15 ORD 82-682 2/23/82 UNIF FIRE CODE SEC 103.3.5.2 CITY CLERKS DEPT. r PUBLIC NOTICE POSTER Res.78-4239 12/12/78 APPEAL TO COUNCIL EXEC ORDER 7/23/85 ZONING CODE BOOK Res 82-4500 2/17/82 ZONING CODE ON DISC SUPPLEMENT, ZONING MUNICIPAL CODE BOOK SUPPLEMENT, MUNICIPAL AUDIO TAPE COPIES Res 82-4515 4/6/82 VIDEO TAPE COPIES PHOTOCOPIES -PER PAGE Res 95-5744 6/13/95 MAILING FEE (PLUS POSTAGE) COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPT. (10) LEASE RATES SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS: ***COMMERCIAL GROUPS*** PUBLIC/OUTDOOR/MISC FACILITIES STILL PHOTOGRAPHY, PERMIT STILL PHOTO, LOCATION FEE FILMING, LOC FEE/DAY FILMING, PERMIT FILMING, PARKING/METER Res 01-6170 10/9/2001 Res 89-5327 ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-3209 001-3210 001-3115 001-3207 FEE AS OF NEW FEE COLA AS * FEE AS OF 9/1/02 (1) ACTUAL OF 5/02 * 9/1/01 $3.00 • $64.00. $6.00 $50.00 $3.09 $63.80 $6.17 _$50.42 * COMMENTS 102.90% * 102.90% * 102.90% * . 102.90% $3.00 $62.00 $6.00 $49.00 001-3825 . $17.00 $17.49 102.90% * $17.00 001-3814 $206.00 .. $205.80 102.90% * $200.00 PLUS AVG COST OF AD 001-3838 $44.00 $44.25 102.90% * $43.00 001-3838 $5.00 $5.15 102.90% * $S.00 001-3838 $7.00 $7.20 102.90% *. $7.00 001-3838 $172.00 $171.84 102.90% * $167.00 001-3838 $17.00' .$17.49 102.90% * $17.00 001-3839 $23.00 $22.64 102.90% * $22.00 001-3839 $26.00 $25.73 102.90% * $25.00 001-3839 $0.10 $0.10 N/A * $0.10 001-3896 $2.00 $2.06 102.90% * $2.00 PLUS ACTUAL POSTAGE 001-3404 * $1.16 102.90% $1.13 PER SQUARE FOOT * NOT SUBJECT TO ROUNDING * 001-3418 $1,915.00 $1,914.97 102.90% * $1,861.00 MINIMUM PER DAY 001-3418 $64.00 $63.80 102.90% * $62.00 001-3418 $64.00 $63.80 102.90% * $62.00 PER DAY 001-3418 $894.00. $894.20 102.90% * $869.00 PER DAY 001-3418 $383.00 $382.79 102.90% * $372.00 Res 91-5475 7/23/91 110-3842 $17.00 $17.49 102.90% $17.00 PER DAY/PER METER 'Sr=c_ucZ�`�/ , (Pc LACE) P/012. PrP . •-,E-c t PAGE 1 Attachment D MASTER FEE RESOLUTION SCHEDULE 6 LEGAL AUTHORITY COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPT. (continued) ***NON-PROFIT GROUPS*** PUBLIC/OUTDOOR/MISC FACILITIES CITY 'PASS THRUS' FUNDRAISING/PARKS RESIDENT BLOCK PARTIES AMPLIFIED SOUND•PERMIT (9) THEATER STAFF: Res 02-6215 HOUSE MANAGER HOURLY RATE tt LIGHT TECHNICIAN HOURLY RATE SOUND TECHNICIAN HOURLY RATE TENANT/USERS LIAB INS PROG Res 94-5659 (TULIP) FINANCE DEPARTMENT (4) DOG LICENSES (4) DOG LICENSE, NEUTERED DUPLICATE DOG LICENSE (4) CAT LICENSES HBMC 4-11 HBMC4-40 - MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTAL FEES PRINTED: 15 -Aug -02 AUTHORITY DATE r 7/23/02 2/8/94 (4) CAT LICENSE, NEUTERED CAT, LOST TAG CAT, CHANGE OWNER CAT, CHANGE, NEUTERED ANIMAL/FOWL, PERMIT HBMC 4-4 ANIMAL/FOWL, APPEAL HBMC 4-4.1 (2) ANIMAL REDEMPTION FEE ORD 84-774 8/28/84 (2) SECOND OFFENSE (2) THIRD OFFENSE (5) ANIMAL IMPOUND RES 91-5502 11/4/91 (5) ANIMAL BOARDING BOARD HEALTHY ANIMAL BOARD SICK ANIMAL PAGE 2 It ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-3418 001-3418 001-3418 001-3418 001-3214 001-3406 001-3406 001-3406 001-3897 FEE AS OF NEW FEE 9/1/02 (1) ACTUAL OF 5/02 * 9/1/01 COLA AS * FEE AS OF $1.00 $128.00 $32.00 $32.00 $45.00 $1.03 $127.60 $31.90 $31.90 $45.28 $15.00 $20.00 $20.00 $11.00 • $11.32 * COMMENTS * 102.90% * 102.90% 102.90% 45 102.90% * 102.90% * $1.00 $124.00 $31.00 $31.00 $44.00 102.90% * $11.00 (PER COUNCIL ACTION 2/8/94) 001-3202 001-3202 001-3202 001-3202 001-3202 001-3202 001-3202 001-3202 001-3212- 001-3212 001-3213 001-3213 001-3213 CHARGED BY COUNTY $23.00 /' $10.00 $2.00 $11.00 $6.00 $6.00 $11.00 $6.00 $64.00 $64.00 $32.00 $62.00 $94.00 $26.00 CHARGED BY COUNTY $9.00 CHARGED BY COUNTY $10.00 $22.64 $10.29 $2.06 $11.32 $6.17 $6.17 $11.32 $6.17 $63.80 $63.80 $31.90 $61.74 $93.64 $25.73 * 102.90% * 102.90% * 102.90% * 102.90% * 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% 102.90% $8.56 N/A $10.02 N/A Attachment D $22.00 $10.00 NEUTERED DOG $2.00 $11.00 $6.00 $6.00 $11.00 $6.00 $62.00 $62.00 $31.00 1ST OFFENSE $60.00 2ND OFFENSE $91.00 3RD OFFENSE $25.00, PER DAY/PART OF DAY NEUTERED CAT LOST TAG CHANGE OWNER CHANGE OWNR,NEUTERED $9.00 $10.00 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Phone'(3 10) 318-0280 Fax (310) 372-4333 Permits shall be required for any group or organization requesting use of a public outdoor area or facility within the City of Hermosa Beach. GENERAL;`IN.FORMATIQN 1. All groups or organizations shall address request to the. Department of Community Resources, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Phone 318-0280. 2. The Special Event Policy and all pertinent rules and regulations will accompany the permit... These rules and regulations must be strictly adhered. to and all pertinent City Ordinances shall be • enforced. 3. The. Department.of Community Resources,will review •the .permii and either approve or deny the request. • The. -decision appealed to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources :; Advisory Commission (see Special Event Ordinance). Some request may be sent to City Council for their review and/or•final approval. 4. A SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION must be filled out at least 15 working'days prior to date of use for small events. Larger events will require more time to process. Submit application with $500 event application fee (applied to event fees). ‘GIAS SIFI C15,`I'LON,,Q,F�U SE COM,�IVIERCIALf yGROUPS Any individual or group that is not registered non-profit organization or any event/ activity sponsored by commercial entities/advertisers/. Event must be open to the general public. Attachment D • �;ROFITlGROIPS; A) Any Group or organization registered with the Federal Government as a non-profit corporation and that has a non- pr9fit corporation number. B) Any group or organization recognized by the City of Hermosa Beach as a local service organization. Event must be open to.the general public. In order to qualify for non-profit status: 1) 100% of all proceeds collected on behalf of the event (after operational and permit expenses are met) must go to the non-profit organization. This includes all entry, TV and sponsorship proceeds. 2) A registered non-profit organization must be the permit applicant. my; Special ?RTIES Special event permits will not be granted to private groups. Valley Park, Greenwood,. Bicentennial and South Park are available for reservation by Hermosa Beach residents at no charge. Block parties require police permit and a re subject to a permit fee: Beach Volleyball courts are available• on a^:: • first come first serve basis for all individuals. The .City: of special events reserves the Pier Avenue Courts. Firs- TI:R:OU;G EUEN11 A pass through event is exactly what the name implies, events that just pass through the City of Hermosa Beach. The event does not terminate to begin in the City. The participants merely pass through on their way to their destination. COMIVIERCIAL��IZOUPS Amount shall be negotiated between the City and applicant with a minimum amount set at $1,915.00. Attachment D • r;-�.-.�z•:�:a.�r-:.,:ter .,yam.-,R-�.-r NO'N �PRQFIT�GROU=P. ; Fee shall be $1.20 per participant and spectator up to 1,500 people. The organization shall be subject to contract negotiations with tyre City and will be in the same category, as Commercial Groups will participants and spectators numbering more than 1,500. P1.ON, PR®FIT GROUPS Pass -Through Permit processing fee: $ 128.00 p .nrrtsx:re J > 4 ty4 "nz it*:T `? A : ".'c y.+T 'Tq_ n ME's v-.�..••�• Y' 4y.. {. BIJOOCK; ID PARTIES: yHERMOSA�BFjfACH}.RESENTS ONLY Amplification permit fee:$ 45.00 $200.00 refundable cash deposit. This permit is to be obtained through the Hermosa Beach Police Department PARK RESERVATI.O.NSIIERMO AQ i � �� S�EACH��E-STD' TyS O;INIn Hermosa Valley Park. No charges for permit processing. R V�T.asY/:9'=,�:tmac - SS'."%7� n YS'.•.^'axS":r CCTLRF �'Y�r'^S`ri4 :. PARRRESERUATIO .. S , U 12W I Permit processing fee: $30.00 I LT°MI'I Permit processing fee: Location fee (public property only): Business License fee (per 31 days): City Operated Meters/Parking Space Police fees per Police Officer: Banner Permit: STILL`�P.H OTO G�RAPHY Permit processing fee: Location fee: $383.00 $894.00/day $298.00 $ 17.00/day $ 71.00/hour $236.00/banner $ 64.00 $ 64.00 /day In -addition to fees listed here, the applicant shall assume all costs incurred by the City on behalf of the event. That cost shall be determined upon finalization of the permit. .. Attachment D COMMERCIAL EVENT CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA FOR EVENT FEES CATEGORY I: MODERATE IMPACT Daily Minimum of $1;`,915.00 A Category I event meets the criteria of a commercial event and: • Impacts public areas for no longer than one (1) day including set-up. • Is conducted in the off season (not between Memorial Day and Labor Day or any holiday) • Participant/Sp-ectator crowds do not exceed 3,000 • Has no television coverage (except news) • A non-profit entity is the beneficiary of the new revenue (100%) • Does not meet the identifying criteria for a Category II or III event • CATEGORY II: MEDIUM IMPACT FEE: Daily Minimum + 10%= $2,107.00 plus a $200 set-up and tear Down fee per day. A Category II event meets the criteria of a commercial event and does not qualify. as a Category I event: • Impacts public areas for more than one (1 ) day including set up • Has television coverage • Has more than $3,000 and less than $50,000 in prize money • Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a Category III event CATEGORY III: HIGH IMPACT FEE: Daily Minimum + 100%= $3,830.00 and a $200 set up and tear -down fee per day and a (if applicable) percentage of gross admission revenues. A Category III event meets the criteria for a commercial event and has one or more of the following: • Has network television coverage • Estimated participant/ spectator crowds exceed 5,000 • Prize money in excess of $50,000 • Charges admission to spectators • Gross revenues in excess of $50,000 Attachment D Hermosa Beach Current Senior Programs EXCURSIONS CLUBS & , ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES RECOMMEND FAILED • Huntington • Bridge • Taxi Coupons • Casino Trip • Showtime Library Cabaret • Lawnbowling • MTA Bus Passes • Flu Excursion • Palm Clinic Springs Follies • Jazzercies • Wave combined w/ • Jumpin Jazz • Getty • Garden Club BCHD/Well ness Health Fitness Museum • Women's Fair • Pilates Club • Tibbies • Add • Pilgrim Music Hall • Recreation "Seniors Festival Classes Corner" to • Showtime Cabaret (Adult) recreation brochure • Speaker Series • Senior • Pilgrim Information • Senior Festival Forum - Advantage Program • Seniors Can Attend Discounted class rates ANY Adult Recreation • ' Focus on Excursion Excursion Program . Attachment E PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3, 2003 MEETING Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Bell, Francis, Fishman, Hollander and Sigler Staff: Burrell, Portela Approval of May 6, 2003 Minutes Motion: "To approve as submitted." Hollander/Francis — All Ayes Public Comment N/A Correspondence N/A Matters. for Commission Consideration City Manager's Report The Community Resources Department budget was discussed: 1) City Council decided that they didn't want a community picnic this year and directed $1,000.00 of the picnic funds for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially open Valley Park and, 2) New flooring for Room 5 and new playground equipment is in the new budget. Commissioner Report(s) City Tree Subcommittee Report — Sigler The Tree Committee met last night (6/2) and discussed various items. The committee will review restructuring the tree code by adding the better parts of other cities' codes to enhance the variety of trees for Hermosa Beach. They discussed a project for the beautification of Aviation by asking businesses to help funding if approved. Hermosa Arts Foundation Report — Hollander Redondo Beach High School will be holding an art show at the Community Theater showcasing the work of their students on June 6-8. The Last Puppet Show "Coyote Tails" will be performed June 28`h. By e -mailing HBMonique@.aol.com, you can obtain a brochure listing free programs for children during the summer. 2h • • Museum Subcommittee Report — Fishman/Hollander The historic museum's "surf theme" fundraiser was a huge success. It raised over $5,000 and the museum also raised another $2,000 at Fiesta Hermosa. They were also approved for a grant to obtain a consultant to help show them how to preserve artifacts. The historic committee meets the 3`1 Wednesday evening of each month. Senior Activities Subcommittee Report — Fishman/Francis Steve Francis reported that, along with Shaunna Donahue, they held a workshop to gather information from seniors in attendance to find out what is needed to enhance senior activities. A volunteer program for seniors was brought up and it was suggested that they be referred to our non-profit organizations such as the Historical Society, the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, Friends of the Park, etc. Community Picnic Report — Steve Burrell informed the Commission that the Community Picnic would not take place. Instead, the City Council has decided to hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Valley Park on July 12`h, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Items Requested by Commissioners N/A Other Matters Friends of the Park Meeting This is a reminder that the first "Friends of the Park" meeting will be held on Monday, June 16th, 2003 at 7:00 pm in the Community Center, Room 4. Motion: "To Adjourn" Francis/Hollander — All Ayes Adjournment: 8:05 p.m. To: Shauna Donnahue Hermosa Bch Community Center From: 07/03/03 16:24:02 Page 2 of 2 , Sent by the Award Winning Cheyenne B.re July 3, 2003 City of I-Iermosa Beach Parks. Recreation and Community Services Commission 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 • Last Saturday Puppet Theatre A Project of the South Bay Youth Theatre Guild P. O. Box 84, Hermosa Beach CA, 90251— (310) 376-1297 Dear Commissioners; This is a letter of request for waiver of the 5216 banner hanging fee to advertise the monthly productions of the Last Saturday Puppet Theatre, which is sponsored by the Hermosa Arts Foundation and produced by the South Bay Youth Theatre Guild, a community arts group. On the last Saturdayof each month this Theatre Series for Children offers three performances of _ outstanding puppet artisans performing "story based" puppetry in the Pier Avenue 2nd Story Theatre. Related display books from the Hermosa Beach library enrich this experience. A puppet -making workshop follows each performance plus there are puppet displays, and a small puppet theatre where children may improvise. Our goal is to encourage creativity, as well as being excellent entertainment. The Los Angeles Puppetry Guild and the National organization, Puppeteers of America, have recognized the Last Saturday Puppet Theatre for its contributions in furthering the art of puppetry. Each month volunteers donate hundreds of hours to do the workshop development, graphics, promotion, publicity, flyer delivery and Day of the Show. We are told the cost to the City to replicate this program would be around 526.000 a year. We charge 58 per person or 525 a family which includes the workshop. Our costs consist of the puppet company's fee, promotional materials and flyers, and workshop supplies. WUith the aid of donations from the Hermosa Kiwanis and Hermosa Woman's Club. we almost break even. Please see attachment. We hope the City will waive the banner fee for this worthwhile program, as the cost would be prohibitive. In order to cover this additional outlay we would have to increase our individual ticket prices or cut out our family discount. This would leave out a number of our family audience. The banner is critical to the success of the shows as it increases our attendance by some 30%. We have noted this difference in months \\'lien the banner is up and in months when the banner is not hung. Please call me , at (310) 376-6707 if you may have any questions. Sincerely. Maggie Austin Moir Series Producer C/HAF Jo: Shaunna Donahue Hermosa Bch Community Center From: 07/03/03 16:56:52 Page 2 of 2 • Sent by title Award Winning Cheyenne Bite Last Saturday Puppet Theatre Average Monthly Expenses & Earnings Item Expense Comments Shows $650.00 Show costs vary widely. Our least expensieve show was $350, our highest was $1500 Flyers $160.00 We put out between 6000•and 8000 flyers a month to HB and RB elementary plus 50 Nursery Schools, Day Care Centers, and libraries Banner $57.00 Change the date. HAF donated original cost - $670. City Sign $0.00 No Charge. We occasionally get listed on the sign Workshop Materials $35.00 We use many recycled and donated items . Toner $43.00 Repro Drum Replacemt $50.00 Repro Repair Warranty $35.00 Tickets $5.00 Programs $5.00 Pd.Technical Help $35.00 Some Puppet Companies are not self contained and need Technical assistance to set up Music $44.00 A wonderful musician, upon occasion, brings gongs, aboriginal instruments, flutes, etc. His fee is offset by a direct donation. Total $1,119.00 Average expenses each month of production. Show Earnings $972.00 Average per show. This includes tickets, refreshment profits and puppet sales. Our low was $279, our high was $2258 Donations $500.00 Kiwanis last physical year $500.00 HB Woman's Club " $400.00 Music donation $500.00 Various indivival donations Total $ 1,900.00 Cash Donations for the year • Banner $ 678.00 Hermosa Arts Foundation Total Donations - $ 2,578.00 April 26th, 2002 to June 28th, 2003. Attendance 110 Kids and adults average for the year. The house maximum is about 60 - For the three show 135 would be 75% full, which is our goal. We just added RB Schools and expect a bit higher attendance in the fall. Please Note: Banner fee covers installation costs only. City does not generate revenue from banner permit fee of $236.00. (Please see attached banner application.) • A • CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PERMIT TO HANG BANNER(S) OVER PUBLIC STREET(S) Public Works/Engineering Department (310) 318-0214 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 • Permit Number Banner Permit Fee 236! 00 Permits shall be issued only to Non -Profit Organizations for the purpose of publicizing non-commercial ventures and events • commercial events of an area -wide or general community interest. Agency. Address Contact Person Phone Non -Profit t41 - 1. WORDING OF BANNER: BANNER BANNER INFORMATION . EVENT DATE: or 2. BANNER LOCATIOr\r:' 3. DATE BANNER(S) TO BE INSTALLED: 4. DATE BANNER(S) TO BE REMOVED: Applicant agrees to comply with all applicable City • Ordinances, Codes, and State Laws and \with the requirements.of this permit as well as the attached banner requirements prior to installation. This permit will,expire fourteen .(14) days from date of issuance and may be renewed at time of expiration.. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS h lifef the permit, have in full force and effect public liability and property damage insurance wit t e o . . a One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars for death of bodily injury or loss sustained by .one person in any one o: b) Three Hundred Thousand .(S300,000.00) Dollars for death or bodily injury sustained by more than'person occurrence; and any one c Fifty Thousand (550,000.00) Dollars for loss occasioned by damage/injury to property in The City Attorney shall appy ��` c The insurance policy shall contain a broad form of contractual liabilit}, including permits policies as to form and carrier. Name of Agent Applicant Signature The permittee shall obtain arid, at all times during t e o h h f llo\vmg li► mits of liability: • occurrence; one in am SEE ATTACHED FOR BANNER RE Phone Date 1 IREMENTS C./\Vi,\%.orar ones'bar.: July 28, 2003 Chairperson and Members of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of August 5, 2003 Department of Community Resources Activity Report for May 2003 The Department of Community Resources has been involved in the following activities for the month of May 2003: Recreation Programming: Skate Track: Many skaters took advantage of extended public skate hours on Memorial Day. Roller Hockey: The Spring Yoi th League continued its extended season through May. Eight teams participated in the league. Civic Theater Events: May 2 The Arden Revue held a rehearsal and a benefit variety show for 350. May 10 May 17 Starbound National Talent Competition held performing arts evaluations for youth ages 5-17 with over 1000 entries, for a full house of 500. Hermosa Beach Historical Society held a benefit event to raise funds for the Surf Museum and expansion projects. The event included Polynesian dancers, the Detonators surf band, and two surf films. May 24 Peninsula High School Pakistan Cultural Club held performance of native dances and music to a full house of 500. May 28-31 South Bay Coastliners held rehearsals for their 3 -day a capela concert, for the third consecutive year. 1600 spectators enjoyed the shows run. May 27-30 Jennifer Yamane, city youth dance instructor, held rehearsals for youth dance recital in the theater. 20 children and their parents attended. Hermosa Arts -Foundation Facility Usage May: 19 hours Hermosa Arts Foundation Facility Usage FY 02-03: 778 hours May 17 Surf Museum Fundraiser • After Blast Camps Two `mini -camps' offered working parents an alternative to traditional childcare. At day's end of Sumner Blast and Teen Extreme, the, Wave transported children to After Blast Camp. Participants registered for either Basketball or Tennis Camp. Skate Track: Public skate hours at the track have increased for the summer months. The track opens one hour earlier and closes one hour later, extending weekdays to nine (9) hours of open skate time and weekends to seven (7). Civic Theater Events June 1 South Bay Coastliners held rehearsals for their 3 -day a cappella concert. Approximately 1500 were in attendance for the duration of the run. June 14 Penny Hendricks held annual dance show "Dance with Penny". The dance program presented jazz, gymnastics, and hip-hop to a full house of 500. June 10-15 Southern California Youth Theater presented "Annie" featuring youth ages 7-17. Attendance totaled over 1800 for all six shows. June 19-20 City youth dance instructor, Linda Des Landes, held Rhythmic Gymnastic rehearsal and recital for students, their family and friends totaling 100. June 21 Mary Lou Stangeland held annual dance show featuring modern dance and gymnastic components. Over 300 were in attendance. June 3-28 City youth dance instructor, Jennifer Yamane, held rehearsals for youth dance recital in the theater. Each class had approximately 20 children. June 1,8 15, 22,29 Church of Christ held religious services Hermosa Arts Foundation Facility Usage: 49 hours June 2-3 Meeting June 28 Puppet Theater June 21-29 Edgefest Auditions Special Events Mervyn's Beach Bash Top performing athletes attracted large spectator audiences (an estimated beach, no0) to rth of t1thee oPielr annual three-day Beach Bash event. Sporting event venueson featured AVP Men's and Women's Professional Volleyball Tournaments, extreme sport • • competitions including In-line Skating, Skateboarding, and Bicycle Stunt riding. Hermosa. Beach resident youth participated in "Hermosa Beach Day' where they enjoyed preferred access to skate/ride in the "Side Out Playground." EVP Tour Beach Volleyball Tournament Corona sponsored the third annual 'West Coast' EVP Tour Pro Am Volleyball Tournament, attracting over 300 players from surrounding areas, as well as Chicago, Miami, and New York. During the one -day event, a spectator crowd of 150 watched professional team competition, open amateur tournaments, and special event contests on the North side of the Pier. Friends of the Parks Foundation Meeting The first Friends of the Parks Community Foundation meeting was held to form a non-profit organization comprised of residents concerned about their neighborhood parks. The purpose of the foundation is .to provide a means to fundraise and donate monetarily to the Community Resources Department directly. The group conducted a needs assessment and prioritized issues of concern as they relate to Hermosa Beach parks. Excursions Moonlight Horseback Ride This long time favorite excursion fills up quickly each time it is offered. The trip departs from the Community Center to Sunset Ranch. in the Hollywood Hills. All attendees take a 11/2 -hour ride through Griffith Park and dine together at a Mexican restaurant. The return ride back to the stables is beneath the moonlight Price included transportation, horseback ride, and guides. Thirty-two registrants attended the trip. Angels vs. Dodgers Game "Take me out to the ball game!" Residents and their friends enjoyed the last game of the freeway league series between the Angels and the Dodgers. Children and adults alike came come out to Edison Field for a great day of baseball. The trip included transportation and tickets to the game. Forty-seven registrants attended this excursion. Upcoming Events July 20 July 27 August 1-3 August 2 August 2 August 2&24 August 3 August 4 August 7-8 August 9-10 Sunset Concert: The Chantays Sunset Concert: The Coasters International Surf Festival & Health Fair Pier Plaza Health Fair Hermosa Beach Fishing Derby Over -the -Line Softball Tournament Sunset Concert: Little Anthony Over -the -line Softball Tournament Shakespeare by the Sea Aloha Days Long Board Surf Competition • • August 10 Pageant of the Masters Excursion August 16 • IMAX Titanic Excursion DEPARTMENT REVENUE Current This Month Fiscal Year Last Year Month Last Fiscal Year To Date To Date , $81,143 $62,429 $619,139 .. $574,313 Revenue FY 2002-03 for 92% of the Fiscal Year is: $619,139 or 116% of the projected figure of 5535,755 Donations (in addition to Department Revenue): $54,165 Expenditures FY 2002-03 for 100% of the Fiscal Year is: S970,039 or 92% of the projected figure of $1,055,009 Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Lynn Recreation Supervisor Concur: PO Stephen 1 : u City Manager PARK & REC.ATION / COMMUNITY R.OURCES DONATIONS FOR 2002-2003 Donor I Event Date Amount IMG COMMUNITY PICNIC Jul -02 $10,000.00 H.B. KIWANIS CHEVRON SURF CAMP Sep -02 $500.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -02 $150.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB TREE LIGHTING Oct -02 $150.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB SAND SNOWMAN Oct -02 $150.00 HAWTHORNE SAVINGS HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -02 $500.00 TREE LIGHTING $500.00 SOUTH BAY BMW HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -03 $100.00 H.B. ROTARY HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -03 $50.00 H.B. KIWANIS HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -03 $250.00 H.B. KIWANIS TREE LIGHTING Dec -03 $250.00 HAWTHORNE SAVINGS SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $650.00 H.B. KIWANIS SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $250.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $150.00 CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $500.00 IMG SKATE PARK BANNER Mar -03 $10,000.00 IMG TEEN CENTER PROGRAM & EQUIPMENT May -03 $10,000.00 IMG PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT May -03 $10,000.00 IMG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES May -03 $10,000.00 ROBERT M. CONTENT PROGRAM SUPPLIES FOR TEEN PROGRAM Jun -03 $5.00 MARY WATKINS PROGRAM SUPPLIES FOR TEEN PROGRAM Jun -03 $10.00 $54,165.00 Revised 7/16/03 by Robb Ft}lcher . • Gray :•skies and cooler'temperatures -combined to thin the crowds significant- ly at last .weekend's fifth annual `target -1-- Mervyn's Mervyn's Beach Bash three-day festival - of pro volleyball and extreme sports that sprawls the Hermosa sand. And while critics of the large beach. event may look ,kindly upon the •man- ageable crowds and the downsized event grounds of _the last two years, •organizers were not exactly gloating over the future. of the .`.Bash, including its.'return' to:: Hermosa next summer. The main`, question, mark involves the: event's turbulentrelationship with .the. city council,••which, came within one vote of forbidding this summer's Bash to take lilacs. Aftcr:weeks of discussion and. pro Bash lobbying .by ;vocal .pro::.yolleyball heroes and heroines`the`council voted 3 2_to allow James ' Leitz vice president of: Los .Angeles-basedInternational.: `Management ;Group;' ;which produces the Bash,'.pointed;out that,the makcup'of • the council might change following a'.. '.November.election.for;tl e setts'held .by.,: members ,:•Sam:::; Edgerton and `Kathy Dunbabin, throwing even more'. doubt'; Hcriinosa skatcbozrdcr Jake T'iaasecki ;oars`high'ribovc :the 'S T3ow1 en route ` to -i fourth pincc!finish un the'Masters Bowl Jaiii fins l: Photo Uy Ray'• Vidal into'.the equation )dgerton. ,� oted iri the announced ;whether a :reelection' ;plarined,< If there is a new city council; I•hopewe et people wh`o like:fun on the beach; :majority toy spare ;the F3each Bash. D.unb�bm, citing% traffic;- parking" an crowding _concerns voted against it :,Neither Edgerton nor Dunbabui • HBBash• ; • i0 • ; : : i• • : ; Leitz:said. "The first hurdles to get over_ are a new council arld hopefully a positive - [city] staff report on how the event Went." Leitz also cited unspecified issues'Con- cerning sponsors of the Bash. : "We have alot of 'issues- tO workout internally," Leitz said. "The Beach Bash • is driven by sponsorship. VVe.have 'a lot of sponsors and there are a lot of issues:: but it's stuff we can:work out between us and our partners. Local emphasis. Leitz said the weather kept the Bash crowds lower than usual, although he:: Said tens of thousands of people 'did ,manage to turn out over the event's three days . . "Attendance was down (because : of the weather," he said: "The' enthUSiasts there in the afternoons for.the fitials *of: the volleyball arid extreme 'sportS;nd'' all the stadiums were full But we didn t have the Strand 'traffic,' and'the popIe coming from ' I enjoyed the. crowd, he 'said, "They having • South; By type ofcrowd: As eVery,year, police reported. rib nificant incidents at • ,...•,•• • !• . Going to extremes •:• Bash -goers treated to,an':einotional,HerMOsz(Beach.... • Open:,pro: volleyball fiiial; (see toiyin. Sports section) aSr;.‘Ve111'.asofthe world's .....best • :bicycling:Skatingand:.s.katebo.atdirig....' Omar: Hassan: Ofi.CoStaMeSai.':WOn,,:t he: • skateboarders'iYoung i.Quris'dernPetition • in the: Soul' BOwl,:.a.• deep;W:6oStlenstr,uc- . ture .• shaped. _Li ernptY;;:.SWnrning •• pool and • surrOtiricled4or:. the ,BaSh•'.by •• .;.,:.Brian,.Patch;:otljio.OrniniteeIrieliapai••••••••.- cam eiit.'seeprict . ,of, Oceanside.,, in : thq, ••'.';Fblq.z Tr:ups llth of ,-:Oftringer,•:qeriit;j&:.see'e,nd.nd';':,. :In:the :;Sout..?..biik'S',-..b,ike';'.corripetitori,::. 'il;.rt)Videnee; • 6 • .took:firtwithJarnie ,Bestwick..of •Woodward,:!Pennsylvania •in •. ,•-..,second and Chad n• third. • -..;•::.,::The:.bicyclists.':-sHigh.:Airl;:cOnteStc,•was • won. bY.Johri:I'arker, WhOsclealfed cvet ' • thirig':•darthbOtirid.',.:bY';:1,1.'-feet.-6::.;incheS.7, . hobinson s height of -11-feet-3:was good • enough . for ..seconcl.:ancl :Jimmy Willker: • soared 11 feet eve.n• for tilled place: • inline con-ipetitiori b Lito Yisitoko in;'7.second iac1;:iSain Fogerty in thirci•••• • : • •,The iiciics iiilisne.cOnCeSt:was;take.n .by Lyn . -Z AdaMs 'HaWk.ins of .Cardiff ..by.the Of Portland in'Seethid..ancl:Nlirrii .Knoop of Chesapeake,: Virginia'in third: ER • . • •sAbout Tree money • • Hermosa Kiwanis presented a $5,000 donation to the Hermosa Arts Foundation at this • week's regulaf• • meeting of the service organization. The money, a portion of the proceeds from the Kiwanis' annual Christmas• • tree: sales, will be used for ongoing improvements to the sprawling • Community Center building that con- tains the Hermosa Playhouse at Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. ER • Hermosa moonlight horseback ride ..• " • 3:30pm - •Saddle up for a scenic ' ride through GriffithPark • offering views of downtown Los . 'Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica and ..Glendale. No.experience necessary, horses available to for'all levels of expertise..Thehorsebackride takes you to ta Mexican Restaurant for a:no-i)ost dinner. Then ;•yoti.:will:.enjoy a:scenic ,ride back to 'the...stables.... •.:*:..:!:The:exeursion'Adeparts from the . Ilermosa Beach ;cornMun4.penter ..at 710 Pier Avenue. 313-0280,': $45 residents $48 noris. " . • .. • - • ' • . • . . • : Last Puppets' Coyote Hermoa's Last SaturdaY'pupPettheatre!presents the fabulous Oregonian Tear of Joy Puppet Theatre :..prOduction, Coyote Tales; The troupe.is ,one:.cif,the, top touring compani6 in the US, coml/tning Triasks, people and puppets to tell: age-old South Western stories of man and coyote. 376-6707 for times. HB Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue:: • ' • 1• otr • rd 'Annie'"Annie" :will be . presented -•by- theLSOu them ••:Califdmia''Youth Theater :this.Vicelzend at..the • Hermosa *Beach PlayhoOse,jj.0.,Pierve:, • ...Hermosa Beach: Show; times are.7.7...p..m,7Thors- ,...dak'throdghSattii6ay,'Joiie..12throOh;14;:w4ti:•. an additional 2 p:m:- performance Friday S2...`Late Nite Catechism' T.he•Pier AVe. 2nd Story Theatre presents 'Late 'Nite'Catechism' in an open-ended an Thurs- das through Saturdays at S p.m. and Sundays • at 2 p.m: The' theater is located at 710 Pier Ave. in Hermosa Beach. Tickets are $35 and may be. •• purchased.by calling 372-447.7. . • 20 o The Beach Reporter e •ie 12, 2003 Last•weekend's TargetfMervyn's Beach Bash in= eluded extreme sports competitions in skateboard- • ing, binx bicycles and inline skates; Clockwise from above, Kevin Robinson goes upside down to the de- light of onlookers, veteran skater Steve Caballeros proves he can still catch some big air, Tony Magnus- son does more of the same, while Jake Piasecki grabs his nose on the way back down into the skate bowl. (photos by Darryl Holter) • At far left, Hermosa Beach native Sc. Ayalcatubby blocks Matt Fucrbringer • during action in the men's finals. Ayak- atubby and Brian Lewis won the dra- matic final, 21-13, 16-21, 22-20. At left, Manhattan Beach's Berri Walsh • blocks a shot by Elaine Youngs during the finals of the women's AVP Hermosa Open last Sunday. Walsh and partner Misty May edged Youngs and Holly McPeak in the finals, 21-15, 1S-21, 16-14. (For more, see story on Page 45) (photos by Dung! Holler) 9 • Locals ara ise Hermosa Beach's Scott Ayakatubby;left, celebrates }with partner Brian Lewis after capturing the AVP Hermosa Open Sunday. For more, see photos Page 20 and story Page 43. (photo by Darryl Holter) Notes from AVP Hermosa Aside from the finals, the most ... 'intense match of the event may have come Saturday afternoon, when Scott Ayakatubby/Brian Lewis met Sean Rosenthal/Larry Witt in the third round of the winner's bracket. Ack had his supporters on one side an.c1 Rosenthal had his rau-. cous bunch„.* dubbed "Rosie's Raiders," on the other. It was a great atmosphere," said Witt. "Lots of: cheering, lotsof great plays, all the .. games were really close. The fans* appreciate seeing their hometown players playing." Ack and Lewy pre-* vailed, 15-21, 31-29, 15-13, but the*: win also helped Rosenthal/Witt. ..• They defeated the Brazilian duo of . . Eduardo Bacil/Fred Souza Sunday... morning en route to a fifth placerfii0j ish, their highest ever on tour. .':::•:"-1*•*•• • If Holly McPeak and. Elaine,,, Youngs were a little bit tired before::...: .• the final, they can thank Lisa Arce • and Rachel Wachokler, for runningli*:::-.. them ragged in their three -set nal. Arce/Wacholder led Gane before two epic points, featun.rigt si:•,:•,...- jawKlropping gets from Wacholder'.21..-*:•,*:.1 and McPeak, went the WayW-'.1:;.-;•:.-••••*: McPeak/Youngs and helped the win. "It's really frustrating.,"aidl Wacholder, "but the fact that We'ret.!'-: having those long rallies with stiall'a good team is • also encouragirig,...1.: because we're there and feel we win. That's huge." : The men's field was a tad diluted from previous years. The tearnAfi Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard vas' representing the AVP well by ning an FIVB event in Greece, the . Mike Whitmarsli/CanYrn:,. Ceman duo missed the event due to' injuries. The top -seeded pair of Ex. -0 f• Fonoinnoana aid Dax Holdren-•:. was upset on Saturday. Women's winners Misty May and) Kerri Walsh will not be at the AVP event, which gets undeicvay1-....:'•*., tomorrow in San Diego. -The No.1'l2-:. team in the world left-ThesdaY, -.- Europe, where they will play :FIN/B1--. events in Greece, -• Switzerland/1 Germany and Norway over the neit:.! four weeks. "We want to qualify for the Olympics this year," Walsh said...1 • "We want to gel a lead so no one . catch up." . . • • Hermosan Scott AyakatUbby AVP Hermosa Open trophy triumph:44i, ly aloft. Read the story, of his 'un in Sports; page 16. Photo by Ray • — . • y,,,.;;r.•:i:':. .:n.tiG..l .41,::vL::T^la• f:^.3�i� M �u dw+2:^ tbf•gYi.: f1 :Idiot: fJStr'w,:. %Yi Pro volleyball m by Michael Hixon The best that beach volleyball has to offer will converge his weekend in Hermosa Beach for the third stop of the 1003 Pro Beach Volleyball AVP Nissan Series. Last year's tour MVPs, Elaine Youngs and Manhattan 3each native Eric Fonoimoana, will battle to keep their wrong seasons going and retain their No. 1 rankings with .heir partners. Youngs plays with Manhattan Beach native Ind resident Holly McPeak, and Fonoimoana is:teamed with Dax Holdren. The Hermosa Beach Open is the cornerstone of the Target Mervyn's Beach Bash in Hermosa Beach which takes ?lace June 6 to S on the north side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Fonoimoana and I-foldren were the No. 1 -ranked team last season on the men's side after winning four tournaments — Huntington Beach, Manhattan Beach, Chicago and Las Vegas — and fin- ishing second in two others. In 2000, Fonoi- moana teamed with Dain Blanton to win the Olympic gold medal in Sydney, Australia. His next goal is to win his first Her- mosa Beach Open in his hometown. "I always enjoy coming back home," Fonoi- moana said this week. "I live about four blocks from the pier. There's no pressure for me to win this tourna- ment brit it's one of my goals. I don't put • pressure 'on Elaine Youngs and Holly McPeak are currently ranked No. 1. ora myself that I have to win." .• • Also competing are top-ranked teams Karch Kiraly, who has won the most tournaments of any, player in pro beach volleyball history, and Brent Doble; and. the third -ranked team from 2002, Hermosa Beach native Canyon Cernan and Mike Whitmarsh. Although they were unranked on the 2002 AVP tour, Long Beach State alumni Misty May and Manhattan Beach resident Kerri Walsh won the first two tournaments of the season at Ft. Lauderdale and Phoenix in April. McPcak, the career prize money leader and second all time in wins, and her partner, Youngs, were defeated by May and Walsh in Ft. Lauderdale; and finished third behind the team of Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan, who • were ranked second last year. Among other top-ranked women's.teams of El Segundo . resident Carrie Busch and Manhattan Beach resident Leanne McSorley, and the team of Dianne DeNecochea and I-Ier- mosa Beach resident Nancy Mason. The entire.women's field is made up of 10 teams. While volleyball's best compete on the sand, the AVP has undergone growth in recent months. In its 20th year, the AVP Pro Beach. Volleyball Tour reached a marketing partnership with Nissan North America that will give more exposure to' the sport and Anheuser- Busch Inc. also entered into a three year sponsorship with the AVP. This coincides with an agreement with NBC which will for the•first time provide live coverage•of AVPi;women's: finals. . • In August,; NBC. will.. air six, men's and, w,omen's live. AVP finals, an .increase from two in' 2002. The "AVP. on NBC", schedule •will start Cvith the;'Manhattan B.eacfi Open which will air the women's final live Aug. 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and the men's final Aug.. 10 from.:1:30 to 3'p.n.L The Hermosa Beach.Open, along 'with the first two tour- naments, will air Saturday afternoons in July on Fox Sports Net. • AVP Commissioner, Leonard Armato said this .wilI•be a "watershed" year, for the AVP with` the 'coalition •of. new: sponsors, and the expanded television coverage.: "Thishwill take it to anothelevel;" Armato'said. Manhattan Beach native Eric Fonoimoana was last year's AVP most valuable player. (plum, courtesy of AVP) Kiraly, Sinjin Smith and Chris "Getter" McGee will host .the AVP Beach Volleyball hour on KMPC-1540 from Sharkeez Bar in Hermosa Beach beginning June 5 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. due to the Mighty Ducks hockey broadcast..The guests will be May and Walsh. -Regular hours for the show will be 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday beginning June 12. NB 5th annual Target/Mervyn's beach bash . The'thrill of .volleyball and action sports'.is being brought back to, Hermosa Beach June ti -5. This N1 rated AVP tour features open men's & women's vial- 1evball tournaments, skateboarding, inline and BMS freetvle action. Cash prizes. Admission is free. For more info call 1-500.790-9252 or visit www.beach- bash.com. . Hermosa tennis open, doubles Doubles division of the 3rd Annual Hermosa Beach Open Spring Tennis. Championships begins today through June S. Hosted by The City Of 1-113 Dept of Community Resources at the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. more info: abtennisent6earthtink.nel . or 795.3939. AVP, extreme sports highlight weekend 'Bash' in Hermosa by John Tawa Billed i s the "nation's largest combined beach volleyball, action sports and fami- ly -focused event" (Arc there others?), the Target + Mervyn's Beach Bash 2003 takes over Hermosa Beach starting Friday, June 6, promising to engage and entertain thousands of beach volleyball fans and aficionados of the extreme sports. On the sand, the Association of Volleyball Professionals stages the Hermosa Beach Open Presented by Bud Light, an event featuring America's best male and female beach volleyballers. On the men's side, last year's surprise.win- ners, Albert Hannemann and Jeff Nygaard, will not be back to defend their title, which would have been a tough order indeed with the talent that will compete in the $150,000 event.- The favorites have to be Hermosan Elie Fonoimoana with partner Dax Holdren, who have advanced to eight of the past nine AVP finals. Beach Cities native Canyon Ceman and the venerable Mike Whitmarsh also are a team to watch, along with Nygaard and, Dain Blanton, who won a beach gold medal in Sydney while teaming with EFonoi. The women's side boasts the heavily - favored tandem of Misty May and Kerri Can Eric Fonoimoana win Hermosa this weekend? He and Dax Holdren will be giving it a try. " Walsh, who dominated the international tour last year and are doing the same this year on the domestic tour, having cap- tured the. first two events. Defending . Hermosa champs Holly McPeak ' (Manhattan) and . Elaine Youngs are a solid second choice, with a ton of other locals also vying for the title. While watching the pros, 'be sure to saunter north of the pier' on Saturday for the' AAU beach volleyball event, featuring 70 two -person teams of junior -age players with immense talent who may one day be center stage professionals. Beyond the digs and spikes, the Bash spotlights skateboarders, inlineskaters and BMX freestylers in their own com- petitions of skill and daring from the PlayStation' 2 Soul Bowl. World Cup skateboarding legends fake Brown, Omar Hassan, Lance Mountain, Cara - Beth Burnside and Jen O'Brien are slated to compete while the inline skaters lace 'em up as part of the Monsters of Roll Tour. . The free event has something to cap- ture your interest Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus an interactive fun zone for kids. For a sched- • ule of events and times, visit www.beach-bash.com. See you on the beach! ER by Jim Leinonen Young players looking for some experience and savvy veterans trying to rekindle that lost magic came together for the Extreme Volleyball Tour in Hermosa Beach last Saturday. The one -day pro -am event got started early with a large contingent of local players and wrapped up with a tiebreaker in the men's final. • Mark Paaluhi of Hermosa Beach won his third consec- utive EVP men's title in I-Iermosa with a third different partner. Paaluhi and Jimmy Nichols of Encinitas defeated Levi Gundcrt and Said Souikane of San Diego in a seven - point tiebreaker, 7-5, in the $2,000 Corona Light Pro competition. The EVP uses the older rules of beach volleyball, with sideouts, and a larger court resulting in longer matches, es- pecially in the men's final. Trailing 5-4, Paaluhi and Nichols scored the final three points. First, Nichols tied the score when he came up with a kill that ricocheted off Gundert and went out of bounds. After each team sided out four times, Paaluhi served the ball. Several hits later, Nichols placed a shot down the line that Gundert hit out of bounds and gave Paaluhi-Nichols a one -point lead, 6-5. Paaluhi then closed out the match when he served up an ace that sailed down the middle, splitting Gundert and Souikane, and then rebounded out of bounds as they both tried to return it. "You get an ace and that's the way to.go." Paaluhi said "I've always wanted to play with Mark," Nichols said: "It's a dream come true for me and when he 'gave me:the: call, I had to do it. I had to play with him.'': It was close match to theVend, but someone had t� lose. "It was 13-13 in the first'game; ' said Gundert. "It's how you do under pressure. It just comes down to who's got the grit to pull it out.'.' In the semifinals of the winner's bracket, Gundert and Souikane were victorious over the eventual champs, but Paaluhi and Nichols adjusted thesecond time around. "We knew this time we just•had to bp more aggressive and stay tough on our serves, and it came through for.us." Paaluhi said. • "Mark is a solid AVP player;" Gundert said. "Jimmy Nichols is a great player too. We beat them earlier today (15-13).to get here and they came back. I think they just wanted it a little more." For Paaluhi, who is trying to make a comeback on the more. lucrative AVP Tour, it is.parr of a starting -all-over..`. process, but he knew the field would not be a pushover in' Hermosa.. "Hermosa Beadh is pretty much the breeding ground.for beach volleyball," said Paaluhi. "Anybody who plays, lives and trains here, steps on these courts of beach volleyball in Hermosa or Manhattan Beach. Even if guys haven't played.: in years, the depth of amount of players is tremendous. You're always going to' have good competition all the • time." Gundert and Souikane headedinto the finals as the only, unbeaten team, and Paaluhi and Nichols would have .to beat them twice 'because they advanced from•the con- tender's bracket.:'. Paald'hi`and;Nicholsjumped out to an early4-1 lead;. but '(Please turnaonext page).,;; Ann Windes.from Hermosa Beach, right, and Carls- bad's. Lauren.Fcndrick won the women's division. (photo by Jim Leinonen) Volleyball (Continued from previous page) a shot by Gundert pulled his team to within one, 4-3. The two teams would then sideout 19 consecutive times before blocking a kill attempt by Souikane for a 5-3 advantage. The match remained close, and Gundert and Souikane managed to even take a two .• point lead, 12-10, when Gundert came up' with a crosscourt kill... But Paaluhi and Nichols would'.score the next three points and the final five of six to take the first match. : Gundert hit a kill attempt .wide, to make:. it 14-13 in favor' of Paaluhi's team.•Thi Hermosa resident then served up`a winner • on match point when Gundert's service re'L turn sailed out of play:;,_:.:'; Paaluhi and Nichols split $720`forr `win= I• ping the men's final.. • ." h:•the women's $1;000:Corona Light ;Pro:finals,"'Ann'Winde's,,(Mira Costa,'•. 1993)' of Hermosa Beach and Lauren Fcn- drick of Carlsbad, 'dominated Lynda Black , and;Dianna Evans, winning': by the score • • :Trailing 3-2, Fendrick.got her team on a roll when she placed. a shot.to thecorner to it• at' three:. Windes. and,Fendrick 'would. then. score 1.1 unanswered' points to take'a 14-3 lead before Black and Evans would get on the board again. . "It was a good game, ',but we're pretty solid, ;::Windes 'said "Same' like the. semi- finai; once: we: got. going;we• got ahead and ,. eie:;was'no:;way'of.;'coming,back:':. f feels'.r'eally'i.'good ' said Fendrick::of et%first career:'.wm ''.Ann'played'`great:all '`around Sh'e`was steady all day: :It':.wasethe second.career'.tournament• victoryffor Windes;`, but. first on' this_level: he;'still: has; aspirations of'an:AVP..career:.`. 1Tl'at's'thecultimate:goal _We're;a new, am`..la,.n:�'ao'`;ethe"r:`•,'andc�we have-ar w hblelot:'of�confidence now `We.'.re: ready' 'take on the'AVPsand'work,our w;ay'u irides;said?`she; is'goin'g':to'"compete: i e•,2.Manhattan Open'''when itswings':.into. wn in:August F `.tYou:betcha: I' Il: be pout'there. irides:': andFendrick'"earned;$550 ietr-vtctory.. ;: ; nrth`e;;third=place match;Lit was. an: al outh Bay. final Heather,Hafner (Redondo each):;and'.' Jean:,.Mathe'ws.•:(Hermosa ;'. each) defeated,•B rbaratLetts (Manhattan each)<and, Jo Convis?:(Redondo' Beach• ), =13. It';s: a•great opportunity ,t,or'us ;to;come: out'and play%some' great volleyball''.-: old school �b�g court said Hafner I ,thmk�'! ;wejeel' feaily' grateful; and lucky.'to •have, P•�ou.: ere::;;:; Cedefinitely.'..want to `go r up:another .' -level;:: but'you'.ve got `to. have a budget 'to do that," said tour commissioner Ross Balling of the EVP's future plans. "We'll never have bleachers. I think We still want to stay with the lifestyle game and put more of our resources toward treating the players with more benefits." Ayakatubby brofhers, Lewis win Hermosa by John Tawa On the sand, moments after Matt Fuerbringer's spike sailed wide, giving Brian Lewis and Scott Ayakatubby a gut - wrenching 21-18, 16-21, 22-20 win Sunday afternoon in the final of the AVP Hermosa Beach Open, the 36 -year-old Ayakatubby, looking physically and men-. tally exhausted, addressed the sun - starved crowd. "This is my 19th season and my• first . victory in my hometown of Hermosa," Ack said. "I thought it would never hap- pen. I can't believe it." He then thanked a lot of people, espe- cially his legion of 16th Street buddies who cheered unceasingly through every close match. But there was one persor1 he did not mention, one thing he did not tell the crowd: Ack and Lewy had played the tournament with an unfair advantage. They'd been playing with' -three people on their side of the net the entire week- end. Greg Ayakatubby cried the week of April 18. He was two years older than Scott, but not nearly as tall, hence the nickname "Little Ack." Little Ack was a setter who played at Mira Costa and could more than hold his own on the beach, but had battled personal demons and the bottle for some time. They caught up to him in April after .a ,final. binge from which he could not recover. Scott, having not heard from Greg. in a week, went to his house: He discovered a lifeless body, but also a 'spirit Scott knew would always stay with him. Throughout the weekend, Scott carried around the program from Greg's memo- . rial service in his backpack: When times got tense, thoughts turned to his brother. I said, "Okay, Greg. Help me out. Come on! I kept saying that." • Nothing could have been more tense than the final points of Sunday's' final, when Scott must have been talking to Greg quite a lot. Tied at 18-18 in over- time of Game 3, Ack and Lewy had already squandered two match points and had. withstood two in favor of Fuerbringer and his - partner, Casey Jennings, when Ack rose high above the net to roof Jennings and turn the momentum around again. Shots from Jennings staved off two more match points, but Fuerbringer could not keep hiskill attempt in bounds on the fifth, setting off the celebration..:• " think the ghost of the Little.Ack may have carried that ball out of;,boiirids," said Lewis: `. As sweet as the. win was for: Ack`and Lewy, `two beach veterans who :hadn't seen the winner's circle in •sdme time; it was a bitter pill for young, guns Fuerbringer and Jennings, • who'd suf- fered a similar 22-20 Game 3 overtime' defeat to Eric Fonoimoana an& Dax Holdren at the season -opening event in Fort Lauderdale April 6. "I thought we played better today than we did against Fonoi and Dax," said Fuerbringer. "That experience helped us today.. And it's only going to get better. Those guys _have experience on us, but the next time, we're going to get some- - Scott Ayakatubby roofs .. "-Matt Fuerbringer in Game. 3 •of_Sunday's final, much to Fucrbringer's.'dis- may. Photo by Ray Vidal •::. one ive •have experience on and we're going to take them." • "I just had a feeling we'd pull it out somehow," Ayakatubby said. "We've put in a lot of hard work to get back here. Being long in the tooth, it's very reward- ing to get a W before the song and dance is over." . "I think experience helps .a lot in :the final points," added Lewis, 35. ".-But it also helps to stay calm and focused. And pray to Greg to help us out." ER WalshlMay kee McPeak/Youngs at bay by John Tawa Before Sunday's AVP women's final in Hermosa Beach, the two top-ranked teams in the world, Kerni Walsh/Misty May and Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, had met six times, with five of the matches going three• games. So, when Youngs terminated on the second con- tact to give her team a 21-18 win in Game 2, it was no surprise that this bat- tle of beach volleyball titans would fol- low suit. >17 Misty May demonstrates the defen- sive intensity that helped her and ICcrri Walsh to their third straight AVP tour title on Sunday in Hermosa. Photo by Ray,Vidal • <16 "It's always competitive,". said . Walsh. "They're too good." Walsh and May were nervous. . .Though they had dominated the inter-: national scene last year and captured . the first two AVP events in 2003, the Hermosa Beach Open was their first. big event in their home state. • "This is a huge 'platform for, us domestically and' I want to do well here," said Walsh, who grew. up in Northern California but currently lives in Redondo. "Having my friends . and family here is a different level, of anxiety.." • The first game had been a 'blowout in favor of Walsh and' Nlay.'Serving Walsh exclusively,...:-McPeakand Youngs watched as the . 6=foot-2 pow-. erhouse smashed, tipped and' rolled through them to the tune' of..a 21-15 win in the first game: , In Game 2, McPeMk/Youngs altered their. strategy,. serving .May, a. three - time All-American, setter. a.t Long Beach State. It worked, as .Strug- gledMay. • to . put 'the 'ball . away,:: giving: McPeak/Youngs numerous'•point;sco- ing opportunities in. transition "I think we came'out•kindiof cruis- ing,". ' May 'said. "Normally, I get . served [all the time]. By the 'time: they got. to 'me, I. hadn.'t been' hitting sand• was a bit off." ame;:;3,.•;played to. 15 :points, 'was tight throughout'•:,Walsh and' May threatened to take a 10-8 lead when a turnover gave Walsh a. swing at the net, but Youngs recovered in time to get the block and knot the game at 9-' 9. Tied at .12-12, McPeak, at 5 -foot -6,`. the shortest player in the final, man- aged 'to shoot .the ball over Walsh's •outstretched arms for a point. Youngs followed With a' kill, sparked by a remarkable McPeak dig, that gave her team. double match point. "At 14-12, I was just trying to stay aggressive," May explained. ".Yogi have •nothing to lose: You just have to attack it hard. I knew I was going to get the .serve." . Two kills by May, one that barely eluded McPeak's dig attempt, evened the match. Walsh followed with a roll shot.that gave her team a match point it would, not', squander. May served McPeak, who got the ball barely' over Walsh. That led to a May smash that Youngs dug, ' but when she went to return the favor, she couldn't find the court. Youngs' spike sailed long' and May/Walsh had won. "Down' '14-12, I said, 'We're win- ning this,'" Walsh explained. "brolly • and Elaine got;'tentative at the end.' They have a ..tendency to do that. Holly puts it •up on two for Elaine to hit it and Elaine wasn't hitting really. She was shooting, so I. knew we had • a chance. I think our defense won it." ER' • •1. • •'.Yr C. .. .,m w. ':!,: h o.n i.•w.ti:�,{:�.i..�..<R,. L.M'.tiid:+1- ..;.1wre K Hometown: by Jim Leinoncn Two wily veterans and a young dominating duo claimed their first victories in Hermosa Beach last Sunday at the AVP's $ 150,000 Hermosa Beach Open at the Target/Mervyn's Beach Bash. Local favorite and Hermosa Beach resident Scott Ayakatubby captured his hometown tournament, the 35th men's event, for the first time in 19 years with teammate Brian Lewis of San Clemente. Ayakatubby and Lewis needed overtime to defeat Matt Fuer- bringer (Hermosa Beach) and Casey Jennings.(Man- 'isty May and Kerri Walsh celebrate after tinning their third straight AVP event: (photo by Darryl Hotter) hattan Beach), 21-18, 16-21, 22-20, in a tough thrce- set match. AVP newcomers and the No. 1 -seeded team of Misty May and Kerri Walsh of Redondo Beach con- tinued their mastery of the women's draw by coming from behind to defeat defending champions Holly- McPe ak (Manhattan Beach) and Elaine Youngs; 2145, 18-21, 16-14. Even though the skies were cloudy all weekend; the action in the finals was hot and the stands were filled to capacity. The crowd was on its feet during the entire overtime of the mcn's'flnal. • In game three, Ayakatubby and Lewis had.match point on five occasions and in between, Jennings and Fuerbringer had two. Finally, with the score tied at 20, Lewis sent over a drop shot that Fuerbringer tried 10 retrieve, but sent it out of bounds. • On the sixth match point. for Ayakatubby and Lewis, Ayakatubby served up .the ball for another chance to end the match. On the opposite side, Jennings set Fuerbringer up for the kill, butthis time it sailed wide right and a kid's dream came true'for Ayakatubby. "Finally, I can win in my hometown," Ayakatubby said following the victory. Winning his first title in Hermosa was emotional enough for Ayakatubby, 38, but the deathy of his older brother, 40, recently made it even more. difficult .for him afterward. , "This weekend I brought this little thing.that .we had at his service," he said. "It says a little stuff about him. I stuck it in my. bag this week and I said, 'OK, Greg. I know. Help me out. Come on.' I kept saying that. Brian was really cool about thing." • "1-Ic probably went into a shell. He channeled and used that out of his play," Lewis said.."I was sayingto myself that he could have went one way or the:other. He came out and he:played some of the..best;ball:four or five.days after. it happened..: This: weekend•'heiwa • (Please tur f lo:nect page) rias: Lewis`•and his, 'son Dillon, 4, celebrate after Lewis and his partner, Hermosa, Beach native Scott Ayakatubby, won the AVP ..Hermosa Beach Open.. • (photo by Darryl Holter) Volleyball (Continued from previous page) phenomenal." "He was 'Little Ack,"' said Ayakatubby of his older, but shorter, brother. "I think the ghost of the 'Little Ack' may have car- ried that ball out of bounds on that last play." Jennings, looking for his first tour vic- tory, was hoping to make a clean sweep by a boyfriend -girlfriend in the finals after Walsh won the earlier women's event. "It was great weekend," Jennings said after the match. "We got a 13th (place) in Arizona and wanted to prove it wasn't a fluke in Florida (where they finished sec- ond), and by proving that we wanted to win this one: We didn't win it. It's not our day today." In game one, Ayakatubby gave his team some breathing room early by blocking a kill attempt by Fuerbringer, giving his team a 10-7 lead. Fuerbringer and Lewis would close the gap to one point on several occa- sions, but would never take the lead. Lewis closed out game one when he hit a drop shot along the right sideline after Jennings served. In game two, Jennings and Fuerbringer never -trailed. The score was tied three times early on, but after Fuerbringer scored a point in which it looked likethe ball hit his head and went back over the net for a point to make it 6-5, Ayakatubby and Lewis would never pull even: . Game two ended when a Lewis kill at- ten1pt sailed beyond the back line. Game three could have gone to either team. Only once did either team hold more than a one -point lead at any time other than the final point. Ayakatubby and Lewis led 9-7 after Lewis was successful on a kill to the back corner, but from that poipt on it was either tied or a one -point difference. Ayakatubby and Lewis, seeded No. 4, sported a perfect 6-0 record during the tour- nament and .upset,'No.•;2 see•ded:.•Brent • Doble and Karch'Kiraly,'21-15;' 16-2'1,..- .15-13, Sunday morning. in:the, semifinals;: for a chance at the championship;:• , Meanwhile, Jennings.and;Fuerbringer, seeded No. 6; took, care, of business':in the'' other half of the'bracket.bydowningJake Gibb •and :Adam• Jewell; 19'21;`21=; 15-10, to advance. ' It was the.•l9th: overall• victory; . Ayakatubby ;and the eighth•for Ayakatubby :and -Lewis finished in'a:tie•T• '.for third last year. Ayakatubby's,best finish'` . Ncas in,• 1995 when •he. took.:'secondwith ;, Karch:Kiraly.:Lewis also'had:his higl est :: finish. that same.year.with'a third'place;with: - partner Bill Boullianne;. Lewis .also,placedi; third in.2000 with p'artner;Canyon;Ceman':!i. .Last year's winning team:of•Albert;; . •Hannemann and Jeff Nygaard are no`longer a team. Hannemann finished•tied.for„ :place with Eli Fairfield. Nygaard: won -an. FIVB tournament'overseas'with'Dain•. Blanton. The N.o. 1 -seeded team'of Eric:Fonoi= moana (Hermosa Beach) and .Dax Holdren finished. tied for 17th place after. they. were upset by in the second round... In the women's event, May'and:Walsh.: remain perfect:on the women's,circuit, hav• ing won all three AVP events this year; . after scoring the last four points of game three to defeat McPeak and Youngs., -,;y• . • McPeak- was• seeking. her: 66t11title.: to pull to. within one of Karolyn Kirby's`all-• time record of 67•wins. She was within' onepoint "of`reachiit that •mark,•leading`14=12•• `with::p;artner,::. ..Youngs, but a'kill by May'..that bounded.off•; McPeak. and went_ but; of„bounds' kept`May and Walsh alive.!:::. • Walsh then served: up-three,consecutive.,':• points and just like•that, it was,'over.• • May'tied it at 14 'with• a• drop; shot over :: •• Youngs after Youngs and: McPeak•kept,the,' ball in play with some great digs:: ; !'` :.• Walsh then took advantage;of played return of a serve by McPeak that' sailed too far and went over the net. May set up Walsh near the net and she put it away with a kill to the corner. • On match point, McPeak set Youngs, but Youngs' kill sailed beyond the back line to end the match. Though Walsh lives in the area, it was her first time competing. in a South Bay event and it was a big win for her and May. "It's huge,” Walsh said. "This is our first time playing in California in a big tourna- ment. We want to perform well for our fans and for our family this year." . "Hermosa's nice,". May said. "Some of. the girls I coach were .able to come and iwatchme play. The victory also gave May and Walsh the decided edge over;McPeak and Youngs •in head-to-head competition, but on Sunday it was a close battle. "It's always competitive,"said Walsh of ;facing McPeak and Youngs. "It's never easy. It never will be. .They're too good." . They are enjbying'the competitiveplay on the AVP toudaftcr dominating the FIVB circuit. ;• - • "There's better competition here," May said of the AVP.tour."On the international circuit;?there is,kind; of a downfall. Maybe `after the top: three or four; it falls off." ',McPeak wasseeking her third consecu-' tive,'victory; and: fifth overall in Hermosa, Youngs her third overall. ;(Please turn to next page) 'Continued front previous page) '•In -game 'ones May ,•and :Walsh never .railed.'With`the'scoretied 'S 5, Walsh :ame up with"a kill that went "deep and near ine giving them the lead, and they f looked back. They built a cushion of six points, 18-12, when McPeak hit a kill attempt long and were never threatened. McPeak and Youngs led most of game two after the winners had one -point leads early. Youngs gave her team a four -point lead, 14-10, when she hit a shot down the line. Walsh pulled her team back to within two, 20-18, with a kill following a great save by McPeak. But on the following play Walsh served to McPeak, who had to race to the line to return it and in the process set up Youngs for a perfect kill: Youngs.fin- ished the play with a shot down the middle. to send it to a third game. Game three was played even until McPeak and Youngs put together two plays to put them at match point. - McPeak gave her team a 13-12 lead with a kill to the comer and then came up with a great save at the net on the following point. Youngs finished it with a kill over Walsh for match point, but that would be the last point they would score. Walsh remained confident however. !."We're winning this? We're winning this..We're winning this,"' Walsh said•to: herself at that point. "Holly and Elaine got, :.tentative at the end and they have:aten-. ` `.dencyto.do that. Holly:puts it up on two for i Elaine:to. hit 'it 'and I'know=Elaine wasn',,t.:. hitting really; she was shooting it -so we:had: a chance.: I think our. defense: won`it:.`. -:'!Thisis by far the biggest and best tour - namen_t I've,. played in Cali fornia":said ; Walsh, who.said the last time she played a 1 beach event in the area was a AAA ball) event. Placing below the finalists were: Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan, tied:for_ third place with Lisa Arce of Redondo Beach; and Rachel *Wacholder of_El_;: Segundo; and Dianne DeNecochea and Nancy Mason of Redondo Beach,tie_d for fifth : with Linda ;:Hanley , and Masakayan. Both winning teams earned $17,400 and. the second -place teams received $11,.700,; In addition; there were several big; -names in the audience, including formes' quarterback and NFL great Warren Moon (Please turn to Page 55) who played for the Houston Oilers an a home:in Herrriosa'Beactif; eiy =good match between some local u s;';,Moon said. •`A'• ' :i • S, :7ot.ofu sets��n`fhe men's bracket;7but:'it{was ve y`:excitiri when it 'goes into. overtime'Iike'that 'I'rn'a big volleyball•fan'.' Ivly'daughter s:a'volley= ball player at Georgia Tech so I'- ereally otten: to'know:-this .sport :over the ;last five :or six•year. , and Leonard 'Ain -tato rthe com missionei:*of the-• league'rsvery:'good_ friend of 'mine We've known each other ,::for about.l5_years;"T Moon's daughter; Blair;'was'a;freshman • • this year' and :made.the-all-freshn e0'ACC :.: team 'and.her. learn took >he'cbnference title. She'.is an.outside The 2003 AVP Nissan Series now'heads south to San Diego where actior'i'gets under way Friday and ends Sunday..The: tour,will then take a respite while'the-players` head overseas.for some FIVE contests. Tournament action ".will return •to the South'Bay Aug. 7 through '10, when the • Manhattan Open serves up action. The men and women's.f`trials will be televised live by NBC. July 28, 2003 Chairperson and Members of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of August 5, 2003 ' Department of Community Resources Activity Report for June 2003 The Department of Community Resources has been involved in the following activities for the month of June 2003: Recreation Programming Registration for summer classes and recreation programs continued steadily throughout the month of June. The Department office handled an increased load of telephone inquiries and in- person transactions. Recreation Classes & Programs The end of, the school year for the. Hermosa `Beach School District created a high demand for summer youth programs and classes. Day Camps were the most popular option for parents. Popular adult classes included Beach Volleyball, and Polynesian dance. Summer Blast Day Camp The first week of an eight-week Day Camp Program started this month. Day Campers, ages 6- 11, participated in a variety of recreational activities geared toward the theme of "Summer by the Sea." Campers participated in a daylong excursion to the Leeway Sailing Center where they kayaked, canoed, and sailed. Program highlights included sports, drama, cooperative games, music, crafts, and outdoor activities. Sixty Campers participated in the program. Teen Extreme Day Camp The first week of an eight-week Day Camp Program for young teens started this month. Day Campers, ages 11-14 socially interacted with other teens during a variety of educational and recreational pursuits designed specifically for their age group. Campers participate in leadership training, and take on the role of Counselor Assistants at Summer Blast Camp on Fridays. Camp operates out of the old South School building in South Park. Twenty-five Campers participated in the program. Chevron Surf Camp The first week of the ever popular surf camp started this month. Registration for all summer sessions was steady. Surfers, ages 8-17, learned basic surf techniques, etiquette and water safety. Partial program subsidy from Chevron enables the provision of expert staff instruction, quality equipment, and low registration fees. A new class component, Teen Surf Club, was added to accommodate more experienced young surfers. Special Events Fiesta Hermosa: The annual Memorial Day weekend of festivities took place downtown along Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue, and Pier Plaza. The three-day event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, ilzeluded over three hundred vendors, food booths, children's rides, entertainment stages, and beer garden. CBVA Volleyball Festival: The two-day Beach Volleyball tournament attracted 140 teams to the North side of the Pier. A large spectator crowd enjoyed competitive Men's, Woman's, and Co -Ed team play over the Memorial Day weekend. Dog. Parade and Trick Show: The 10th Annual Dog Parade and Trick Show began at the North end of the green belt. The attendees paraded south following Spike from the Long Beach Ice Dogs and the Bow Wow Bowser. The event attracted over 100 dogs and their owners and the trick show welcomed 80 entries. Over the Line Tournament Eight teams registered for the Over -the -Line tournament at 14th Street. Excursions Pasadena Paradise The tour began in Pasadena at the Huntington Library and Gardens. The group enjoyed self-directed tours of the grounds, followed by shopping at Paseo Colorado. The final stop was a tour of the Norton Simon Museum. Thirty registrants attended the trip. Palm Springs Follies The Palm Springs Follies show, a senior excursion, featured celebrated performer Carol Lawrence. The trip included transportation, admission to the Follies, shopping and lunch downtown Palm Springs. Forty-five registrants attended the trip. Upcoming Events: June 21 June 23 June 23 June 28 June 29 June 30 EVP Tour Pro Am Volleyball Tournament Summer Camp programs begin Youth Sports programs begin Flag Football Tournament Angel vs. Dodgers Excursion Angels vs. Dodgers Excursion • July 8-11 July 12-13 .July 14 July 12 July 20 July 27 August 3 AAU Youth Volleyball Camp AAU Volleyball Championship Polo Match Senior Excursion Catalina Island Excursion Sunset Concert: The Chantays The Coasters Little Anthony DEPARTMENT REVENUE Current This Month Fiscal Year Last Year Month Last Fiscal Year To Date To Date $43,770 $43,406 $541,479 $491,480 Revenue FY 2002-03 for 92% of the Fiscal Year is: 5541,479 or 101% of the projected figure of $535,755 Donations (in addition to Department Revenue): $54,150 Expenditures FY 2002-03 for 92% of the Fiscal Year is: $876,463 or 83% of the projected figure of $1,055,009 Respectfully Submitted, Concur: Lisa Lynn Ste un • Recreation Supervisor Cit anager Donor Event • Date Amount • . IMG COMMUNITY PICNIC Jul -02 $10,000.00 H.B. KIWANIS `' CHEVRON SURF CAMP Sep -02 $500.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -02 $150.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB TREE LIGHTING Oct -02 $150.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB SAND SNOWMAN Oct -02 $150.00 HAWTHORNE SAVINGS HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -02 $1,000.00 TREE LIGHTING SOUTH BAY BMW HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -03 $100.00 H.B. ROTARY HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -03 $50.00 H.B. KIWANIS HALLOWEEN HOWL Oct -03 $250.00 . H.B. KIWANIS TREE LIGHTING Dec -03 $250.00 HAWTHORNE SAVINGS SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $650.00 H.B. KIWANIS SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $250.00 H.B. WOMEN'S CLUB SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $150.00 CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SPRING EGGSTRAVAGENZA Mar -03 $500.00 IMG SKATE PARK BANNER Mar -03 $10,000.00 IMG TEEN CENTER PROGRAM & EQUIPMENT May -03 $10,000.00 IMG PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT May -03 $10,000.00 IMG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES May -03 $10,000.00 $54,150.00 Endless 'Lassics • went through.a time warp of sorts last Saturday With :the fourth annual Hermosa Beach Endless: Pier plain in Hermosa Beach b ... = - Summer Classic Car Show. In the foreground is a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.".. (phorn by Chris Miller),, SUBWAY CELEB: Crowds gathered at the Subway sandwich joint in 'Hermosa last week even . though the store 'was closed.. That's because the biggest star in the Subway constel- lation, Jared from Subway's national.advertising carnpaign;- had stopped :by for a commercial shoot. Jared, whose last name is Fogle and lives in Indianapolis,' spent lots of time in the parking lot, happily signing autographs and telling fans how he lost more than 200 pounds eating low - .fat sandwiches. Hermosa Subway owner John Mullins said that Jared walks it like he talks it when mealtime comes around, eating only a six- inch turkey sub with mustard for each lunch... HB Huntington Litfrary/`lorton'Simon 9:30am: The roses will be in full bloom as you take a self -guided tour of the Huntington Gardens, after which we will head to Paseo Colorado for lunch and shopping on your own. Then it is off to the Norton Simon Museum to view world-class visual arts. This trip includes transportation from the Hermosa Beach Community Center at 710 Pier Ave and admission to both events. S20 residents; S23 nons. 31S-0280. DOG PARADE/SHOW The city: of Hermosa Beach will hold i its annual doe parade and trick show Sun- day, May 4, starting at 11 a.m. The paradel begins at Gould and Valley Drive on the II greenbelt going south to Pier Avenue for the trick show. Reeistration is on site and all dogs' must be on leashes. This year, in addition to the show, the parade sponsors are requesting donations of dog food and money to help support local animal shel- ters. Durable dog toys (no tennis balls or stuffed toys), dog tFeats (no rawhide), cleaning supplies and heating:pads for in -1 fant animals will also be accepted. Dona- `. tions will be collected on site. For more information, call 318-0280. H8 Dog Parade & Trick Show 11am: The City of Hermosa Beach along with Bow Wow Boutique and South Bay Paws hosts the Annual event beginning with a parade down the greenbelt from Gould towards Pier Ave; Join proud dog own-. ers wv- ers and their pups for tricks and treats along the way. 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The PferAvenue "SAT 8PM'..SI1N ter S35 ' 2nd StoryTheatre '"CALL NOW FOR TICKETS H PAeCmia '3103724477 :. her 1 sabeachplayhouse com . . , . . •'";:t (Continued froth. cover creation meeting • • community efforts such as fund-raising that - this scenario, we need;to think outside thd • will support various. cultural and 'athletic keep;our.:programs going, purchase I. programs funded thro.ugh:..the..:city'.S,CoM- plaY...eqUipment,.etc.,"addedFishman. munitYResourceS...Departriient; mecting the .cornmission • city -sponsored eventsSUC.1-i'.as..the..StinSet.••••• formed a. sUb;cOrrirnittee ompriS.in.g Com - Concerts series. • •• . •• • ."missioners Christine Hollander and Robert . . .. • . • Commissioner Howard Fishman discov- Bell to discuss the.feasibility of a group.. ered the.concept frorri.other.;•cities.•that:.have•..•:: Hollander, who .• is h member of the such • groups already,. in,'plae:.'lle.'.,then•:,:•••\Hermosa.Arts.Foundation,•said the' group's • brought the idea tothe.cominissiO):.at•itSlast'',..,:. structure would to rthe foundh- meeting. • tions in that ,it would have its Own bylaws "Hermosa. Beachlike:otherinuMe*ali:::::•;and heardofdireetors..• ... • . ties, ousiiania1Within thisgroup, we ,could come up itiesareanx with different scenariosfor each 'park. I ...iously aWaiting',word.:frorn:::.thStalehs'.tO:f..1•::.kriowseveralseitieS are doing this like the •.,.where the cuts are...gOing06me•'ffr.sorn-:%i§,'•1!:*cisti.Of..49rig..Beach;'.shesaid. "We want to Officials.speCtilatethat•theCoMMiSSionand attract , people ation will be: the hardest•bitc.1;?...iiiii*ible:.:.••::.ithhiloi'6f;differetittaletitS, and pull our budget cuts because MoSt.of.:the",:spr§giatri.s;.•resOurces so that'we may benefit our parks." *. 'The cbmmiision• Will 'hold its first infor- essential ,When:.:cortiparecr•;tti..,•pOblia••*fety,'.: matiOnal meeting on the MatterJune 16 at ••expenditures 6 : 30 p m in the Corn m u n rty. center's Room. The ty presently recreation programs hwever .,,••• .,:.• •based upon • •:, • . . • • . • • •••• • •••••••.•••••••...• ••••�••••••• A Dog's Life ;• •...;.•;.: • •.:• • At top' right •from'1eft, Hermosa •Bcacli :' :Dog',. Parade and;.Trick';show 'judges Howard Fishman, Steve Francis and Chris- tine Hollander. wcar:special,- masks`in ' order to `get into character. At bottom right i.froin left, ..Gizmo,T.Whitc: . Fang and Riley patiently wait for the ;fun to ,begin, with their owncrs,'Alexis, - • Kelsey and• Alyssa. .At left, Spike and Goofy check out the competition. (photos by Phyllis Gamm) Beach Bash survives dividd cou by Robb Fulch'er To the cheers of pro volleyball champi- ons sitting in the audience, the city coun-. cil 'narrowly approved the fifth annual ''Mervyn's' Beach Bash, a three-day spec- tacle of extreme sports bundled together: with the AVP's Hermosa Beach Open. The ±popular but controversial •Beach Bash .was okayed by a 3-2 vote, with council members Michael Keegan and Kathy Dunbabin dissenting. Thetwo have long complained about the size :and scope::.'of the_:event, which occupies a large stretch of beach sand for about two weeks from- the beginning of setup.to:the end of tear -down for bleach=' ers and 'temporary competition courses for ;:the extreme • cyclists, skaters and, skateboarders. . Keegan also .said he anted the: Bash producer, International Management_ Group:of Los Arigeles;`;topaymore than $40,000 it will donate, to local cerns such as the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, Which helps fund public schools programs. : Keegan inacle a failed attempt to require the company to donate an addi tional $30,000 for the ongoing expan- sion of the Hermosa Beach Historical Societyiniiseum at the city's communi- - ty center. - - "Iquestion the amount of remunera- tion the city gets: for visitors coming and taking all :the parking spots,; and taking over our town for the weekend," Keegan said. He said Mervyn's advertising ban- ners on the beach and on city streets are worth-aboi.it $28,600 to IMG. The. spin= so;s also :get exposure from television Overageof the Bash.. ".:Thirty. thousand dollars is chump change :for. the advertising we are sell- ing," Keegan said. ; On the other.: side, ,Councilman -JR -Reviciky and Mayor Sam Edgerton said Sunset Concert series The. City .Council also approved the Sunset .Concert: Series slated for the :sum- mer season on the city's beach. ; Fora total of S47,000, The.Chantays, The Coasters and Little Anthony R the original Imperials will perform on three different Sunday evenings around 6 p.m., just prior to sunset::The city already budgeted $40,000 for the .events and will cover the additional $7,000 through corpo=. Yate sponsorship. _ they received no .complaints aboutthi Bash after it was scaled back last: ear,: with live music eliminated-arnd -the event's footprint reduced :by ._ about s -a 'third. "This event brings a lot of things to;the .. city that are positive," :ReviczlcY_said: "Quite honestly I did not :get: a;single. complaint last year." - -` :_ What is • all ..this whining`;;✓about impact?" Edgerton asked, =urging nay_ sayers to "get off the sofa and'enjoy: the Bash.' ''Before the council voted, 10 residents addressed them, all in support'of_rrhe 'Bash. Among them Were "-former: Hermosa Open champions ',Holly;: McPeak and Lisa Arce, who- also'coach es volleyball at Mira Costa' HighScliool.<; "We love to :come back here andflay, in front of the home crowd,:and:see'th kids come down 'and 'interact witha`ll'? ru1c.: .ahe events Arce said ER .ixr,�s�xfsf Surf. money Rerriinding that :a fund -raise. p.m_. Saturday, May 17,..to help``establ lish.a surf museum at the expandi ig a .' Hermosa". Beach - Historical::. Society;, digs,` .Will feature,.surf -music by Detonators .: a hve ;hula sho�y.;:by a -_Nualani's.°Polynesia,'a...no Bost bar' and two raffles, one the 50 ty:: -50: varie and another- with :a: longboard as th'e j A.1958 surf filrri`with Hermosa1eg - end Greg`Noll will bei shown; -arid couple of misspelled plaques froth::: ` the hew Surfers Walk of ,Fame will be auctioned off. The : fund-raiser -will :be' :at "the`' :Hermosa Playhouse..,attached ,to .the community center. Admission: is $15, available at door or: in advance: liy J calling Abel Ybarra:at 374-6191...::.:: tykJ _M BN eath Bast--: . ..•.• •• • •• and banier • , by Whitney Youngs The City Council approved the:, Beach Bash event and a banner pro -;1 gram operating in conjunction with the::: event that advertises the weekend fes- tivities scheduled of early June. The council voted to reconsider the., event in April following a 2-I ,v'ote'' when the municipality denied the proval of the fifth annual event. Coun- cilman Art Yoon and Mayor Edgerton were absent from the mecti? ing, but the council needed only three:.:: votes at its next meeting to reconsider:::; the item. Councilman Michael Keegan and Councilwoman Kathy Dunbabin_v:iert the two dissenterand Keeganf::.: gested a substitute motion to appr6',v..4 the event if organizerslIvIG donate additional $30,000 to. the city to -.100: the Historical SodietY's newly ap- pro museum expansion, The motion failed to pasS-and-A% 'council approved the event baSed':',5-rM its original propoSal. _ ,s'a:W.J. • The city willEgenerate mately $46,000 in revenues frorn`fv;I: ' along With'a:::$40,000 donation fr,o3711) the national :retailer Mervyn's, oWnet:d;ti by the Target Corporation. .1 reaV-don't.like the idea of ask ing for more money at the last minute without without giVing 1MG the opportunityV, confer with Target; it resembles COtfil rate extortion," said Edgerton. "I tliirik;.t. it's something we should considrf,3P1''. next year." - • - The City Council..alsoapproVedV banner program that will allow 'M vyn's and Target to display 3 -foot y 7 -foot sins on light poles along -S, eral major streets, along witli:*7. 4 -foot -b' -40 -foot banner -at -the inter-';' sectionof Pier Avenue and Vallek,* Drive 'The 38 signs will hang on streets such as Pier Avenue, Strand, Hermosa Avenue and Padilla.' Coast Highway. Most of the signs will. be displayed begliming May 20 and: will come down June 9. The city ar5:7';' i proved a similar banner program last.. • year. Keegan recommended the ap- proval with a special condition of a.' 810,000 contribution for the advertising. "Based on these signs' sqUirei footage, it would normally cos( S28,875 to advertise on PCH;"- said Keegan. "I think what Target is cart- tributing is chump change compared to i the kind of advertising it will receive with this program." The event itself along with its sethp.; and tear -down time usually lasts abOile! 13 days; scaled back from 22 0, aryg: The event highlights sports skateboarding and BMX freestyle biking, along with an AVP volleyball !tournament. Organizers usually erect the "Soul Bowl" which resembles an :eMpty swimming pool made:bfir,pf: (Please turn. to Page 22) . - • • • . • Society hosts fund-raiser for museum by Whitney Youngs /n a continued effort to improve its museum col- lection, the Hermosa Beach Historical Society this Saturday will host a fund-raiser to subsidize a new expansion that will highlight the city's unique surfing history. The organization hopes to eventually generate $30,000 through a series of fund-raisers that will pay for renovations to the 2,145 -square -foot space atthe Hermosa Beach Community Center. -The city donated the new space to the Historical Society which will now house new surfing memora- bilia, along with a county lifeguard tower the group recently acquired from the city's beach through the decommission process• :: ... • • : 1 : The society will eventually add other exhibits sig- , nifying the 'city's ,role. in history of jazzNblleYball, skateboarding and the 1970s.local punk rock scene in Hermosa Beach: .. i :-.' :- , , .. _ .- ...„.:. . "This:is ahuge step for thesociety t�take as 'they are committed to making the museum something very special for the community," said Parks .and Recrea- tion Commissioner Howard Fishman, who has been involved in the society's museum expansion The city was very gracious to pro- vide them this additional space." 'The event will take place at the Hermosa Playhouse where the public is invited to take part in a raffle and an auction while enjoy- ing appetizers, a hula dancing performance, the music of the surf band The Detonators and footage frOm 'old surf movies. Tickets to the event are $15 and cocktails are $3. Abel Ybarra, organizer of the Aloha Days Surfing Festival, is handling the fund-raising efforts as the group's publicity chairman 41—k :-.• Curator Dave Johnson next "to one of the Society's suiting displays in the museum's • current:space.. '..(photoby Chris Miller) -1 while the society's vice-president, Rick -Koenig, the. owner of af. construction firm, will.oversee the building process. . "We have already started work on half of the space with a vol-,.! unteer cleanup about two weeks ago," said Koenig. `'We are going! 1 to build a boardwalk inside and create interactive displays. We! want to create a formal and proper museum in Hermosa Beach as a way to display the small-town spirit that once defined ou'ril country." Founded about 16 years ago, the Historical Society first housed ; its museum in the Hermosa Beach Community Center in 1992. The (Please turn to Page 22) Museum event (Continued from Page 10) new expansion will integrate an area the • city. once used as a storage room and for- • merly known as the wood shop room from • the Pier Avenue Junior High School, with the current museum once operating as a girl's shower room. The museum's space : will now total 3,504 square feet: The funds raised will cover costs asso- ciated with new upgrades to the space such as new carpet along ivith new display cases, and other features and amenities, common to most museums. "We are also waiting to hear word on another grant that will assist the society on ways to properly display and collect old memorabilia," added Koenig. "We are asking anyone who wishes to donate their time, to become a member or to contribute to this effort financially or with building materials, to get involved with this project." • The society now has in its possession a lifeguard tower dating back to the 1950s that county officials removed from the sand in Hermosa Beadh last July. Ybarra, who has raised about $10,000 for the construction of a new surfing mu- ; seum by way of the Aloha Days Festival, recently agreed to partner with the society and could possibly spend some of the funds on the expansion. "We still are focused on building a surf museum," said Ybarra. "The Historical • Society is a steppingstone and we will most likely.donatc money raised according • to space." • The event, slated for this Saturday, May 17, will run from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Hermosa Playhouse. For more informa- tion, call Koenig at 990-0673 or Ybarra at 374-6191. Health fair by the Saturday.:August.2,'9'a: Hermosa Beach. Pier Plaza:,:::t: The biggest health' fair of..'.the'year.41. th'e cities: Make anappointinent`'for:oiie;or; . beach : . more .ofthe following: screenings:Back health evaluation, :body.: mass'.•'inde ;':bone density `• • blood„ pressure,` cholesterol, dental afoot'; and �.a ankle evaluation; blood: sugar'sl ih •cancer"•,` lung capacity, -stroke risk, vision;' hearing. and' HIV. Health resources.also available Ca11::874:; 3426, ext. 198. for screening, appointinenis. : - ( Lifeguard dory races, the destruction derby of water sports, are one of.theT?:! highlights of the annual Beach Cities Health District .International Surf Festival. This year's fcstiyal.is the weekend of August 1. Photo by Ray, Vidal; 2002 BCHD Internatio Surf and Health -Festiva . The Beach • Cities • Health District International Health and Surf Festival is the high point of_ thz sUmmer for South eBay • watermen, waterwomen -and waterkids. The world's best lifeguards and the world's most.' enthusiastic water families celebrate the ocean life with three days -of surfing, dling, swimming, running, and rowing. ;Over 3,000 people compete,: -.grandparents against.; grandkids and everyone against the ocean for the satisfaction of knowing -the' can still do it. The.surf festival_ is sponsored by the ^Beach -Cities, Health `District,' .local .Chambers, of :;Commerce, :the;; Cities of."`Heimosa Beach; Manhattan -Beach and Redondo Beach 'anti •the : Los ?Angeles :County `Depaftnien(:. of, Beaches and Harbors• Results and entry forms can be founds e festivals web site www surffestival:ort Sunday, August 3....; 7:45 a:m. Velzy-Stevens Pier=to-Pter: Pacidleboard Cham rorishi • Yr P� P •— Manhattan, Beach Pier, South Side Information (310) 9fi5. 8257 8 a:ni.' Sand Castle'Design Cont Manhattan' ' Beach:- ' Pier,. Snuth' S. •-Information: (310) 802'754087 FREE '< 9 a.`m. ''Volleyball':.`Tou:hamc'nt Manhattan` Beach Pier.:Final iounds`of 6Man / 6 -Woman. 9 a m D++zght Crum Pic�.To-Pier Swim Hermosa.P�er to.Man}iattan Pier, no Race +entries : Contestants must pre,guahf ' . nformation 3.10);372;/189'..--.:520.60 pre ye! a d n na 'e , u p:m Los''Eincelc3'Courity Irfeguaic • Championships Redondo Beach _Ave. C.. U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter. and L.A. Co_ unty • € Lifeguard ` e.' Reseu,Denio; 6 -Lifeguard ::Run :.Relay;>`: Bud_%Stevenson !.Intracrew=Medley1 Relay....• • -Saturday, August 7 a.m." FVRSA"Surfiiay Chariipioriship' by :Body- Gloye" =;.`Manhattan Beach°`at :45th • Street.' Information (310) 679-4.243../: $25, -by'_' 7/31, 530.00 on the Sand.. '. 7:15 a.m. IritcrnationaZ .Bodysurfing Channpioriship=••'Ivlanhattan- Beach .Pier." • Information (310).545-1367 /.518.00_ _by_ : •7/31,• • 520.00 on Sand.•.;; 8 a.m. Dick Fitzgerald Two -Mile .Beach Run =.Hermosa Beach Pier. ;'.Information; • 520, with T --shirt guaranteed,'ih registered by . - • -8:30 a.m. •.Fishing :Derby'.— Hermosa -Beach Pier. Information: FREE 9 a.ni. BCHD Health Fair by the Sea — Hermosa Beach Pier Free Health Screenings and Resources. Informatidn: (310) 374-3426, ext. 119 - 9 a.m. Volleyball Tournament — Manhattan Beach Pier 6 -Man / 6 -Woman_ / . 5175 per Team by 7/25. Information: (310) • 802-5408 7 p.m. So Calif. Lifeguard Championships Events — Redondo Beach Ave C, U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter and Los Angeles County Lifeguard Demo, Lifeguard Events / Junior Lifeguard Taplin Relay, Surf Boat Competition / Lifeguard Beach Flags, Judge Taptin Three -Mile Lifeguard Medley Relay a.m. -Lifeguard Dory Race_ a m check ui) p m.. South -`Bay Youth cldIes'. Iieimos"a'� Be ormatron (310) 318-0650. E "THE LONGEST. RUNNING COMEDY IN SOUTH BAY. HISTORY!" :6/6.Target/ibferyyn's Beach. Bash -the Thrill of volleyball and action sports is being brought back "to.Hermosa'Beach June 6-8. This #1.raled AVP tour features open -Hien s & women's volleyball tourna- teiits; skateboarding, inline and BMX freestyle action:'`Cash prizes. Admission'is free:. Call 1-800- 790-9252 or .visit www.beach-bash.com.- 2nd Story Theatre - . 710 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, California SAT SPIV) •=:SUN 2PM$35 CALL NOW FOR TICKETS 372-4477 www hermosabeachplayhousecom IN South Bay Coastliners - The -South Bay Coastliners barbershop quartet will present its annual show May 30 through June 1 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday, May 30; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, .9ay 31; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Tickets are $20 for the 8 p.m. shows, 518 for the 2 p.m. shows. To order tick- ets, call 371-5007. "Now you two play nice, okay?" Jim Gamble's puppet production Peter and the Wolf will be performed on Saturday at 10 and 11:30 a.m., plus 1 p.m., in the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets, SS for 820 per family). 376-1297. Last Sat Puppets' Jim Gamble The Last Saturday Puppet Theatre presents a Jim Gamble performance of an Eastern bloc 'curtain of light show' of Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev's . enchanting and exciting story of man and beast. This is a unique opportunity to see a technique_ rarely seen outside of the Eastern bloc countries. 376-6706 for. times.; Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. ) ® 'Late Nite Catechism' The Pier Ave. 2nd Story Theatre presents `Late::. Nite Catechism' in an open-ended run Thurs- days through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays:` at 2 p.m. The theater is located at 710 Pier Ave. in Hermosa Beach. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling 372-4477. civaa 1111'' ••'u ;:..- __-:.:::..:.. r.:.c.o._.:..... --..,.; 8 pm & 2pm through Sunday,cJune 1.. _'Fantastic South Bay Coastlines .show"with _sTh`e,j:King of • Ba-rbershop,ZEIVis; who__has been` coaxed:;out: o seclusion. 818 & S20, alt seats -reserved. Hermosa:: Beach Playhouse )Pier_& PCH), Also,,The.Perject Gentlemen &• _•The ;:South'i Bay' Coasiliners Barbershop Harmony" chorus.; Reserve;-37.1.;5007;or email ShowTixaaol.com" Hermosa tennis. open Today through June.lst;: singles;'and next...*ekend • June 6-S,'doubles. Hosted by'The City of H6_Dept of Co-imunity.-Resources :at ..the Community, Center, 710.. ` :Pref... Ave.'.",' more .info:.• abtenniisenti3earthlink _net or 798-39392:-. ; .