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Recreation staff report summer hires, fall events and facility updates; Battle Street Trails project reported closed

6440686 · October 15, 2025
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City recreation staff reported 39 seasonal hires, upcoming park field renovations, a Dia de los Muertos partnership with Allan Hancock Community College and move‑in activity at the Japanese Community Center.

City recreation staff summarized recent staffing, program and facilities activity and outlined near-term closures for field renovations.

Mr. Smeta, the department business manager, told commissioners the department hired 39 limited‑service seasonal employees for summer work and that eight non‑summer hires were added in the previous months while two employees transferred to other city departments. "It was a good group, and there was a lot of positive feedback," he said.

The department's fall and winter event planning includes a Dia de los Muertos event that staff said will be…

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