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_ . �""^ ,� � � PARK DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 1978 The fall sports programs are now officially underway. This required soccer fields to be prepared at the Henry Ford and Kennedy schools as well as at Bechet, Griffin and McGarvey Fields. Additionally, the after- school flag football program required the field preparation at seven elementary schools plus Stulsaft, Hawes and Red Morton Parks. The maintenance crews were successful in "burning in" the lines on these fields which greatly reduces the labor necessary for follow-up marking. Additionally, the soccer organizations are providing for their own field marking which is of great assistance. The Grounds Maintenance crews took advantage of the warm weather during the latter part of September to continue with their spraying for broadleaf weed control in the turf areas. The good weather has also assisted with the renovation of several of the turf areas. Flower bed planting will be restricted to the City Hall , the City entrances at E1 Camino and Veterans Boulevard and small areas at the Municipal Ser- vice Center. These plant beds are currently being prepared to receive a fall and winter planting. Joining the Street Tree Section during the month of September was George Bothwell in the Tree Trimmer classification. Mr. Bothwell brings lengthy experience to the Department from his many years in the industry. His addition fills the quota of classified personnel assigned to this section. The Park Supervisor position remains vacant, however, the recruiting for this position has now been completed. It is anticipated that the exami- nation and the appointment to the position will be completed in October. The Islands and Circles crew in addition to maintaining their regular assigned areas is preparing selected sites for fall and winter renova- tion including some new plantings. A cooperative planting effort with the Sierra Club resulted in tree planting of specimen trees at Spinas and Chestnut Parks. This joint effort has resulted in the planting of 11 redwood and oak trees at three park sites. During the month of September, the Street Tree Section has continued to reduce the backlog of trimning and removal requests. The crews have also completed major restructuring and bracing work on the large deodora cedar tree located on the City Hall lawn. This is an effort to prevent further damage to the tree during the coming winter storms. Continued warm weather has necessitated the retention of the supplemental watering program with the water truck for selected street and specimen trees as well as in some non-irrigated park areas. -4-