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By LB Indy Staff
In a collaborative effort to keep Laguna Beach ’ s parks and beaches looking spotless , the Landscape Maintenance Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department has partnered with the Surf & Sand Resort to bolster park maintenance staff . Since Memorial Day , the Surf & Sand Resort has provided additional staff to volunteer and assist in maintaining some of Laguna Beach ’ s most cherished outdoor spaces .
The partnership was born out of the Surf & Sand Resort ’ s ongoing renovations , which temporarily left many of its employees without work . Instead of resorting to furloughs , the resort reached out to the city , offering their services at no cost . This initiative not only keeps the hotel staff employed but also enriches the maintenance of public areas .
“ Our partnership with the Surf & Sand Resort has been a win / win for both sides ,” said Reza Jafari , deputy director of Public Works . “ We have been fortunate to be able to utilize extra staff from the Surf & Sand Resort to help keep our city parks and beaches looking clean .”
The extra help has primarily been deployed at Main Beach and Heisler
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Park , two of the city ’ s most prominent parks . Their main tasks include weed removal , installing mulch in planters , sweeping excess sand from park pathways and staircases , and litter picking . This initiative , coordinated by Deputy Director Reza Jafari with daily supervision by Maintenance Lead Worker Chris Osuna , is expected to continue through the month of June . |
From left to right , Surf and Sand employee Oscar Huerta joins Laguna Beach Public Works employee Reggie Christian and the Surf and Sand ’ s Ivonne Chagolla , Cinthya Lopez , and Erica Zotea working together at Main Beach Park . Photo courtesy of the City of Laguna Beach |
By Cheryl proCACCini
fog rolls . sits heavy . bright wildflowers , like lanterns , reveal the path home
house wren ’ s bubbling trill claims its spot in this morning ’ s feathered orchestra
bush monkey flowers open to the sun , ready to share sweet nectar
walking up these hills , i ’ m slower than I once was . i see much more now
Cheryl is a resident of Laguna Beach and writes Haiku poems inspired by the local flora and fauna around her . She is also a certified EMDR psychotherapist and the creator of Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders BirdsongTV .
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