Surf City earns public works honors

Huntington Beach received top honors from the American Public Works Assn. at its 2005 Annual Awards Luncheon Program on Dec. 8. The luncheon at the Sycamore Center in Lakewood honored outstanding achievement in public works.

During the luncheon, the Central Park Sports Complex received a project of the year award, and Robert Beardsley, the director of public works for Huntington Beach, was named top leader in the public sector. Beardsley has been with the city of Huntington Beach as the director of Public Works since June of 1998. He has worked on many projects for the city, including the development and rehabilitation of several new reservoirs and water wells

Mayor Dave Sullivan and council members Gil Coerper and Cathy Green attended the luncheon along with several other city officials.

Calling all artists

The Huntington Beach Art Center is seeking artists to participate in Centered on the Center, an open-call, salon-style group exhibition scheduled for Jan. 21 to Feb. 26.

Artists may submit up to two original works in any medium on Friday or Saturday. Artwork is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the galleries are filled.

Artwork must be ready to hang or install and may not exceed 72 inches in any direction, nor exceed a weight of 50 pounds. For more detailed information including specific information about media or size limitations, please call the art center for a prospectus at (714) 374-1650.

Make your voice heard on grant funds

City officials are planning two public meetings to determine how to distribute federal grant money.

The first public hearing will be held today at 7 p.m. at the City Gym and Pool at 1600 Palm Ave. Interested parties are invited to comment before the Citizen Participation Advisory Board regarding the community development needs of low-to-moderate income residents.

The second public hearing will be Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Oak View Community Center, 17261 Oak Lane. Later in the year, the board will make recommendations to the City Council on allocation of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.