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Parks staff outline summer sports, aquatics and Downtown Street Fest; answer questions on utility-box art and new sign
Summary
Recreation staff told the commission they extended youth basketball registration to July 20, outlined aquatics and movie-night programming, previewed a July 25 Downtown Street Fest, and said utility-box replacements are funded while a new electronic sign is installed but awaiting Edison power (expected to open in September).
Recreation staff updated the Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission on youth sports, aquatics and summer events and answered commissioner questions about public-art maintenance and a new electric sign.
Staff said youth basketball registration has been extended through Monday, July 20, with the season running from Aug. 11 through Sept. 26 and registration priced at $70 per participant, which includes a jersey, shorts and end-of-season awards. Staff also said C division is full, B and D divisions have one to two spaces each, and that younger divisions remain open.
The aquatics program runs through Aug. 29 at the George Henssel Aquatic Center and Chet Holifield Pool; staff announced two Air Program pool parties on Aug. 1 and Aug. 29 and a free movie night on Aug. 15. Staff described the July 11 pool event as an inclusive program that allowed family members to be in the water; participation numbers for that session were given as nine registered children and 20 total participants.
Staff also summarized the summer concert series and vendor participation and previewed the Downtown Street Fest set for July 25 from 3 to 10 p.m. on Whittier Boulevard between Montebello Boulevard and Fourth Street. The event will include two stages, 21 food vendors, 40 artisan vendors, 12 community and information groups and 12 city departments; limited parking prompted a shuttle service between Chet Holifield Park and City Hall from 2 to 11 p.m.
A commissioner raised concerns about fading and vandalism to utility-box artwork. Director responded that the city has funds in an “art and public places” account to replace damaged wraps and to commission another round of utility-box artwork, and identified specific boxes (on Vail and by Grant Rail Park) that need replacement. Director added that vendor production timelines determine replacement timing.
When asked about the new electronic sign at Beverly by Grant Rail Park, Director said the sign is installed and funded by an LA County Measure A access grant tied to the Rio Hondo River project, but that Southern California Edison must activate the power. "We're finally at the finish line here," the Director said, adding staff expect to open in September and will hold a grand opening with a plaque.
Staff invited commissioners and the public to upcoming events and encouraged registration where space is limited.
