HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/02 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
May 10, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~7"/,~/
SUBJECT: General Information
1. We have experienced another setback in our efforts to free up the $12 million for road
rehabilitation. The CTC is saying not to apply until October, which is when they
reallocate some surplus funds. We are told there is such a feeding frenzy that we
could lose the $20 million. Staff is continuing to work on this. We'll find another way!
2. We have narrowed the potential ice rink/aquatic designs to three finalists. We should
have a contract ready before the end of May.
3. Sometime ago, we extended SMG's contract to manage the Garden for five years.
At that time we did not extend the food service portion, because there were some
problems. They have straightened those out, and we would like to bring the
extension of that aspect to Council within the next few months.
4. Staff attended the Emergency Room Hearing conducted by Assemblyman Dean
Florez on May 3, 2002 at the Bakersfield City School District. A memo is attached
which includes the agenda from the meeting, as well as summaries of various pieces
of legislation being proposed by Assemblyman Florez related to emergency room
issues. The legislation and the discussion at the hearing focused on the availability
of on-call emergency room physicians, particularly specialists; emergency room
funding through drunk driving assessments; disbursement of Maddy Emergency
Medical Services Funds; and issues related to consumer disclosure regarding
patients' rights to emergency care. Staff is working with the new County EMS
Director, David Baumstark, to schedule the public forum to be conducted by County
EMS on local emergency rooms requested by the Council.
5. The Garden has booked the alternative rock band, Tool, for July 11th which will have
high appeal for the younger crowd.
6. EDCD has submitted employment status reports for two companies that have loan
agreements with the City. A brief summary follows and further details are included
in the enclosed memos:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
May 10, 2002
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· Sangera Buick has complied with the terms for employment hiring for the first and
second year of their five year loan agreement;
· Kern-Tech has complied with the terms for employment hiring for the last year of
their five year loan agreement.
7. The Police Department's Gang Violence Report for March and April is enclosed for
your information,
8. The April Activity Report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed.
9. A response to a Council request is enclosed:
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· Skateboarding in Silver Creek Park.
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cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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Kern Council
of' Governments
May 2, 2002
To: Raul Rojas
Public Works Director
City of Bakersfield
From: Ronald E. Brummett~ ,~
Executive Director ~
Subject: RTIP Amendment for Rehabilitation Projects-
Per your request, Kern COG was requested to address the following:
1. Can some or all of the funding ($20 million) for the Metropolitan Bakersfield rehabilitation
project be advanced from the present programming year of 2006-07?
On April 30, 2002, I was able to conta~;Mr. David Brewer of the California Transper,tation
Co,,m- mission. Mr. Brewer is the CTC staff member responsible for coordinating with regional.
agencies concerning RTIP development and coordination/development of the STIP.
The short answer was no, becausethere is no programming capacity until 2006-07. Mr. Brewer
stated that an RTIP amendmenl to remove $20 million from a capacity increasing project and
then add $20 millio~ in rehabilitation projects was not good timing. He noted that the CTC is
looking for additional -funding that they can place on capacity increasing projects, which is the
CTC's highest priority. It seems that many regions in the state are requesting hundreds of
millions of dollars in new "programming capacity" {hat is not avaaable at this time. The CTC
onlry has $123 million in reserve with millions in requests for 'programming capacity" from
throughout the state. Mr. Brewer made it clear that if we submit an amendment at this time that
the CTC ~may take the $20 million and add it to .the .existing programming capacity and that it
could be used .in another region. The Kern region would be repaid sometime in a future county
share cycle, possible 2008 or 2010.
2. What is.the process for a local agency to advance funds for an RTIP/STIP project(s), and
be reimbursed by the CTC?
Section 14529.7 (b) of the California Government Code (AB 3090, 1992) :identifies the process
for a local agency advancing funds, with repayment by the CTC at some future date. The final
agreement must be approved by the c'rc, Caltrans and regional agency. In addition the
projects must be programmed in the latest RTIP/STIP.
If you would like to this issue and a p(~ssible strategy, Please contact me at 861-2191.
Kern Council of Governments
: 4:~1 lg:n Street. Suite 300, E3e~ersfielcL C.~f~r,'3~e g3301 (66T) 8~,-219! Facsimile (66!) 324-8215 qTY {661] 832-7433 ~/.kerncog.org
B A. K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 6, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: John W. Stinso~,(/A?sistant City Manager
Subject: Emergency Room Hearing - Assemblyman Dean Florez
I attended the Emergency Room Hearing conducted by Assemblyman Dean Florez on
May 3, 2002 at the Bakersfield City School District Boardroom. I have attached the
agenda from the meeting as well as summaries of various pieces of legislation being
proposed by Assemblyman Flores related to emergency room issues. The legislation
and the discussion at the hearing focused on the availability of on-call emergency room
physicians, particularly specialists; emergency room funding through drunk driving
assessments; disbursement of Maddy Emergency Medical Services Funds; and issues
related to consumer disclosure regarding patients rights to emergency care.
The meeting was well attended and a panel made up of a wide variety of emergency
health care providers, including Fire Chief Ron Fraze answered various questions
posed by Assemblyman Florez. Other issues discussed included the reimbursement of
emergency room physicians; the shortage of nurses which contributes to emergency
overload and saturation due to the inability to move patient from the Emergency Room
into a hospital room; the Iow level of Federal and State reimbursement for indigent,
Medicare and MediCal patients; the use of Tabacco Tax funds to train nurses; and the
need to provide public education to discourage use of Emergency Rooms as a source
of primary medical care.
The hearing was documented by a court reporter and a transcript will be available in
approximately 30 days.
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AGENDA
Assemblyman Dean Florez
Emergency Room On-Call Services Roundtable
Bakersfield City School District - Professional Development Center
May 3, 2002
Call to Order ............................................. Assemblyman Dean Florez
Opening Comments ..................................... Assemblyman Dean Florez
Panel I - Emergency Room Coordination and Regionalization .......... Panel Participants
The local delivery of emergency and on-call services is currently fragmented due to a number of legal and
regulatory barriers. Is there too little emphasis on coordination of resourc~,s.at the regional level? .Should the State
take legislative steps to promote regional coordination to make the most efficient and effective use of on-call
resources? Would providing hospitals with anti-trust immunity and protection under state emergency care statutes
help in coordinating on-call schedules or the sharing of on-call specialists? Should local EMSA's create "regional
referral centers "for certain specialties? Should we require hospitals with ER's to post date specific on-call rosters
on the lnternet or submit them to EMSA's to allow for less routing? Remove the requirement that lateral transfers of
patients.have the approval of the receiving physicians at the receiving level? Should the State provide an exemption
from corporate practice of medicine prohibitions for contracting arrangements for on-call services bet~veen
hospitals and physicians or physicians organizations?
Panel II - Emergency Room Accountability ...................................... Panel Participants
Despite the importance of emergency medical services and related on-call services, the State lacks an integrated set
of policies designed to ensure their timely availability to all Californians at all times. Health plans providing
emergency services pursuant to the Knox-Keene Act and Medi-Cal are not required to ensure coverage for
emergency and on-call services through their contracts with providers. Should there be a overseer of emergency
medical services that directly oversees on-call coverage arrangements and ensures that they are adequate? Should
the State of California enact specific regulatory, organizational, payment, and other reforms to ensure the
availability of ED back-up services and coverage on an on-going basis? Should hospitals submit on-call coverage
plans to the Department of Health Services? Should other entities assume the shared legal responsibility for
emergency room on-call services other than hospitals? Should the State monitor specialist availability to improve
accessibility at the local level?
Panel III - Emergency Room Resources and Public Funding ................. Panel Participants
Physician services provided to uninsured patients are largely uncompensated due to problems with local EMS funds
and restrictions on eligibility for county indigent health programs. & some cases these costs are picked up by
hospitals either directly through payment guarantee arrangements with physicians, or indirectly through payment of
stipends for providing standby coverage. Through EMS funds, counties can reimburse these providers for up to
50% of their losses. Are their weaknesses in the counties management of EMS funds? Should the amount of funds be
increased? Should the percentage due to hospitals, doctors, and EMS funds be reconfigured to include first-
responders? Should all counties establish a emergency service fund? Should counties be allowed to "carry-over'
excess funds in the EMS account? Should payments be made quarterly? Should the State allow EMS funds to
increase the percentage of physician unreimbt~rsed costs that they pay from 50% to 75% if they have surplus funds
in a given fiscal year and volume is not increasing? Should the state allow counties with excess funds in their
hospita! and physician accounts to use a portion of surplus funds to cover hospital on-call costs, including the cost
of stipends and payment guarantees?
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Agenda
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Panel IV - Consumer Protection and Equity ...................................... Panel Participants
There is a lack of information allowing patients and consumers equity when it comes to communicating with
managed health care organizations and hospitals. Should health care consumers be more aware of their plans'
arrangements for provision of emergency and on-call services, including payment terms and conditions that may
affect their access to and financial responsibility for emergency and on-call services? Should the State require
hospitals to report and publicly disclose their on-call arrangements to allow local EMS agencies and the public to
make better decisions about where to seek or route cases involving certain conditions? How can we improve
disclosure to consumers of health plan provisions relating to coverage, payment, and out-of-pocket expenses for out-
of-plan emergency and on-call services ?
Public Comment ................................................ Chairman Dean Florez
People who wish to speak should sign-in on the 7Sign-In" Sheets at the back of the room. Please be considerate to
others at the hearing and keep your comments brief. 'Written comments are also welcome. The Subcommittee will
be developing a report on this issue, which will include all written and oral testimony.
Closing Comments ......................................... Assemblyman Dean Florez
COORDINATION
AB 2947 - Regionalization of Emergency Rooms
Legislation passed in 2000 initiated a comprehensive study by the Senate Office of
Research (SOR) on the issue of hospital emergency room department on-call coverage in
California.
With help from a 30-member working group, SOR developed a list of findings for reform
of the on-call coverage system.
AB 2947 is based on one of the major principles developed in the SOR report: That the State
should promote greater regionalization of eniergency and on-call services by removing legal
and regulatory barriers to such regionalization. The report found that local delivery of
emergency and on-call services is currently.too fragmented to be effectiv~
To that end, AB 2497 would provide hospitals with anti-trust immunity and protection to
allow them to coordinate on-call schedules or share on-call specialists.
AB 2947 would also require .formation of regional referral centers for certain specialties.
The legislation would require hospitals with emergency departments to submit on-call
rosters to local EMSAs to help them direct ambulances to hospitals with appropriate
staffing.
ACCOUNTABILITY
AB 1398 - State Oversight of Emergency Room Services
Assembly Bill 1398 is based largely on two important principles.
First, the state should monitor gaps in the availability of specialists that lead to on-call
shortages in emergency rooms.
To address this principle, AB 1398 would require practicing physicians to provide on-call
emergency room services as a condition of licensure or hospital privileges.
Secondly, the State should more closely monitor on-call service accessibility problems and
sanction doctors, hospitals and health plans for violations that contribute to the lack of
accessibility.
To that end, AB 1398 would require hospitals to submit plans for on-call service coverage
to the Department of Health Services. Currently, no State entity routinely monitors the
availability of on, call emergency services.
AB 1398 would also require the State to identify hospitals and areas with ongoing problems
with accessibility of on-call services, and t° document the factors contributing to the
problems.
RESOURCES
AB 2407 - Drunk Driving Assessments
Assembly Bill 2407 increases the penalty assessed for a drunk driving conviction and
directs the additional assessment to the Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund.
Maddy EMS Fund ~ dollars reimburse doctors who provide emergency medical care
services, fund hospitals which disproportionately provide trauma and emergency care and
pay for county first-response care providers, such as paramedics. The Maddy EMS Fund
gets its money from a portion of traffic violation penalty assessments.
In combination with AB 883, which reformulates distribution of Maddy EMS Fund dollars,
AB 2407 will provide counties with greatly increased resources to fill gaps in emergency
medical care services accessibility and help ease the ,emergency room crisis in California.
RESOURCES
AB 883 -Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund Distribution
The Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund uses money from penalty
assessments for various traffic infractions to help counties reimburse doctors and hospitals
for patients, who do not pay for emergency services.
Assembly Bill 883 seeks to augment the amount of money spent by counties on first-
response emergency services through a reformulation of Maddy EMS Fund distribution.
Currently, 58% of money remaining after administrative costs goes to doctors who provide
emergency services, 25% goes to hospitals providing disproportionate trauma and
emergency medical care services, and 17% is discretionary funding for counties to spend as
they deem appropriate for emergency medical services.
Some counties, despite overcrowding and lack of specialists, carry over needed funding to
save for their own long-term projects not directly related to patient care. AB 883 would
allow counties to put no more than 10% of annual Maddy EMS Fund dollars into reserve,
ensuring that the money is spent on emergency room care.
Further, the bill would make only 7 % of Maddy EMS Fund dollars discretionary, and the
remaining 10% would be earmarked for counties to spend on first-response emergency
services, such as paramedics.
While counties currently have the option of forming an EMS fund, AB 883 would make
such a fund mandatory for each county.
Current law allows Maddy EMS Fund dollars to' be used to pay physicians for 50% of
unreimbursed costs. AB 883 would allow counties to reimburse physicians for 75% of
those costs, as long as they have surplus funds and their volume of claims is not increasing.
Surplus funds could also be used to reimburse hospitals for on-call .coverage costs,
including stipends and payment guarantees.
EQUITY
AB 2377 - Consumer Disclosure
Assembly Bill 2377 seeks to ensure that all health care consumers in California know their
rights to emergency and on-call specialist care under their coverage plan.
AB 2377 also seeks to ensure that local EMS agencies have access to hospital on-call
arrangements.
Under AB 2377, hospitals would have to report and publicly disclose such on-call
arrangements, so EMS agencies and individual health care consumers can make better,
more informed decisions on where to seek care in life and death emergencies. Too many
'lives have been lost wasting precious minutes diverting to a plan hospital or to a hospital
with adequate emergency room staffing.
The disclosure requirements of AB 2377, in combination with AB 2947's strides toward
regionalization of services, would make prompt, quality emergency medical care more
accessible to all Californians, regardless of geographic location.
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Employment Status for Sangera Buick, Inc, d,b,a, Sangera Automotive
Group
Agreement No. 00-14 between the City of Bakersfield and Sangera Buick. Inc., provided
a $60,000 loan to the company for a term of five years. Of the $60,000 loan, Sangera
Buick spent $43,957 on telephone equipment. This $43,957 loan is not a forgivable loan
and will be repaid at 0% interest in 2005. However, if in any year the company fails to
comply with the terms of the agreement, 20% of the loan (or $8,791.40) would reimbursed
to the city. These terms include,
· hiring two workers from Bakersfield during the first year, two during the second
year, two during the third year, two during the fourth year, and two during the fifth
year for a total of 10 new jobs for the five year term of the agreement; and
· 51% of those jobs will be made available to Iow and moderate-income residents
of the City of Bakersfield.
During the second year (2001-02), the company exceeded the terms and conditions of the
agreement, by hiring 8 CDBG-qualified employees during the reporting period, which were
Iow- and moderate-income individuals.
Therefore, Sangera Buick, Inc., has met the terms and conditions required in the
agreement for the first and second year and will not be required to immediately reimburse
the city for 40% of the loan. Payment for the entire loan is due on January 26, 2005.
With your approval, we will be sending a letter to the company acknowledging their
status concerning the conditions of the loan.
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
May 9' 2002 ~tP~
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Employment Status for Kern-Tech, Inc.
This is the final Employment Status Report for Kem-Tech. Its agreement with the City of
Bakersfield has expired.
Agreement No. 97-65 between the City of Bakersfield and Kem-Tech, Inc., provided a $170,000
loan to the company for a term of five years. This loan is not a forgivable loan. According to the
agreement, if in any year the company fails to comply with the terms of the agreement, 20% of
the loan (or $34,000) would be reimbursed to the city. These terms include, · creating 18 new jobs over the term of the agreement; and
· of those workers hired each year, at least 51% must be low- and moderate-income
individuals.
During the first four years, the company exceeded the terms and conditions of the agreement,
with 45 new workers hired, and 67% of them were low- and moderate-income individuals.
As you know, there were significant changes in Kem-Tech's industry that caused the company's
loan payment schedule to be restructured. These changes also affected the company's ability to
hire low/mod individuals during the last year. However, when looking at the Kem-Tech's
performance over the entire five-year loan period, the company hired 53 people (almost 300% of
the number originally projected) and 62% of these were low/mod, 120% of what was required.
Therefore, Kem-Tech clearly has met and exceeded the spirit of the agreement: to create jobs,
with a majority of them being for low/mod people.
With your approval, we will immediately notify the company of this; such a decision does not
affect Kern-Tech's loan repayments, which are being made according to schedule.
cc: Kem-Tech project file
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
May 7, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor Hall and Council Members -
From: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police - ~002~
Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly reports for March and April
of 2002. Please call me if you have any questions.
EWM/vrf
Bakersfield Police Department
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - March 2002
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents / investigations for March 2002.
74 Felony Arrests 14 Guns Seized 82 Special Reports
29 Misd. ArreSts 84 Fl's 2 Offense Reports
12 Felony 18 Citations 14 CHP 180's
Warrants
Arrests
20 Misd. Warrant 81 Probation / 9 'Search Warrants
Arrests Parole Searches
296 Hours in 159 Hours assisting 2 2002 Shootings
Training other Department 4 2001 Shootings
sections 8 2000 Shootings
14 1999 Shootings
Year to Date Statistics
January- March 2002
250 Felony Arrests 48 Guns Seized 293 Special Reports
79 Misd. Arrests 442 Fl's 16 Offense Reports
40 Felony 48 Citations 33 CHP 180's
Warrants
Arrests
61 Misd. Warrant 290 Probation / 15 Search Warrants
Arrests Parole Searches
608 Hours in 673 Hours assisting 8 2002 Shootings
Training other Department 10 2001 Shootings
sections 19 2000 Shootings
25 1999 Shootings
Bakersfield Police Department
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - April 2002
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents and investigations for April 2002.
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56 Felony Arrests I 4 Guns Seized 66 Special Reports
19 Misd. Arrests I 2~5 Fl's 10 Offense Reports
10 Felony Warrant Citations 9 CliP 180's
Arrests
17 Misd. Warrant I 107 Probation / Parole 7 Search Warrants
Arrests I Searches
324 Hours in Training ~ 426 Hours Assisting 0 2002 Shootings
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Other Dept. Sections 2 2001 Shootings
0 2000 Shootings
13 1999 Shootings
Year to Date Statistics
January - April 2002
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306 Felony Arrests I 52 I Guns Seized 359 Special Reports
98 Misd. Arrests I 677I Fl's 26 Offense Reports
50 Fel°nyWarrant I 56 ICitati°nSArrests 42 CHP180's
78 Misd. Warrant 397 Probation / Parole 22 Search Warrants
Arrests Searches
932 Hours in Training I 1099 I Hours Assisting 8 2002 Shootings
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Other Dept. Sections 12 2001 Shootings
19 2000 Shootings
38 1999 Shootings
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: May 7, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for April
Attached are the monthly activity reports from each division. Please let me
know if you require additional information.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parlcs
APRIL 2002 Monthly Report
Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor
Josh Romine, Specialist
Beigher Taylor, Coordinator
Lap Swim: Monthly Attendance
131
Leisure Classes:
Registered Monthly Attendance
East Coast Swing 23 92
Nightclub Two-step 17 68
Adult Ballet 1 4
Water Exercise 5 20
Total 41 164
Aquatics:
- We are continuing to seek applicants for summer aquatics staff. We have referred
approximately 130 applicants thus far. 150 aquatic staff members are needed.
- Two new lifeguard courses were held in April. 29 prospective lifeguards took and
passed the class and received a license.
- Two renewal lifeguard courses were held in April. 28 returning guards took and
passed this course.
- Two swim instructor courses were held in April. 48 prospective swim instructors took
and passed this course.
- Currently, we have three heated pools in operation which are servicing lap swim, swim
club rentals,' water exercise classes, high school swim practices and lifeguard trainings.
Silver Creek pool is being utilized by the Aquatic Club of Bakersfield, Ridgeview High,
Bakersfield High (girls) and South High. Lap swim, water exercise classes and
lifeguard trainings were also held this month at Silver Creek. Jastro pool is being used
by Bakersfield High (boys), West High and Kern Aquatics. Jefferson pool is being used
by East High, Foothill High, Highland High and Riptide Aquatics.
- MLK pool now has a heater and will be used beginning May 6 for Swim instructor
trainings and the Spring Jr. Guard program.
- Our One Day Registration for aquatics will be held May 4 at City Hall. We expect
several hundred families to register for spring and summer aquatics programs during
that day.
April 2002 Monthly Report
Silver Creek Community Center
After School Programs
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
Leisure Classes
Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist
Amanda Greene, Program Coordinator
Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Program
Greenfield's After School Program was highlighted at the 4th Annual Health and Safety Fair
presented by Greenfield H. E. L. P.S. Collaborative on Saturday, April 6% It was very
successful. Parents were able to see various projects that their child did this past year in the
After School Program. Children had fun making "After School Program" buttons and playing
games for prizes.
Softball season started April 5th and is going strong. We have had some exciting games.
Greenfield Union School District
Highlights of the activities at the various sites included McKee's students performing the play
"The Dragon" to the 1st and 2® grades; Fairview students panned for gold after learning about
the California Gold Rush; Plantations learned how to measure and make goo; several sites
learned new songs and dances like a country line dance and Mexican Hat Dance; each school
had various arts and crafts activities such as scrapbooks, teddy bears, lady bug pins, paper
mache pigs and Earth Day projects; outdoor activities included some nature walks and new
games; demonstrations were given by Stranger Danger, Alliance Against Family Violence, San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and Anti-Graffiti.
Silver Creek After School Program
Highlights included Creating your own game and teaching others to play it, making some cute
spring animals like the squawky chicken, and an outdoor obstacle course.
Keep America Beautiful Program
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, in conjunction with the Recreation and Parks
Department began the implementation of the National Tree Trust Community Tree G rant
Project. On April 6th and April 20th, 250 volunteers planted 2,500 seedlings at North Yokuts
Park.
Tl~e Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee held the Great American Clean-Up on April 27th at
Yokuts Park. It was very successful with more than 400 volunteers representing 15 different
organizations cleaning up 20 different hot-spots around the city. These sites were designated
by the committee, City Council Members, and Cai Trans. Volunteers received a t-shirt and
lunch for their hard work. There was also live entertainment, educational booths, and children's
games. Ten sponsors helped contribute monetary resources as well as goods and services to
make this event possible.
The Waste in Place curriculum was presented to over 300 students at the Bessie Owens
Elementary School. This curriculum focuses on recycling, beautification, and litter prevention.
In addition, the committee along with the Recreation and Parks Department, continued the
elementary school tree plantings. They planted trees at Bessie Owens Elementary School and
over 300 children participated,
Other projects the committee are working on are Liberty Gardens, the CUB Program, 86-
CLEAN, Adopt an Area, and Adopt A Highway.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES Average Daily Attendance Monthly
Attendance
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview ............................................................. 120 2530
Kendrick ............................................................ 147 3082
McKee ............................................................... 250 5254
Palla .................................................................. 287 6017
Plantation .......................................................... 135 2839
Planz ................................................................. 160 3358
Silver Creek After School Program ................ 16 250
(4-days only Mon.- Thurs)
TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ....... 23.330
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $473.00 i,.u,o
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 2 times during the month of
April. The center was rented for a company picnic and wedding reception. Total attendance was
190.
Classes at Silver Creek
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6-11) 12 48
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 15 60
CalligraphY Workshop 4 4
Chess no class no class
Clogging 16 64
Dance & Gym (4-5) 6 24
Dance & Gym (2-3) no class no class
Dog Obedience 14 56
Drawing 4 16
German no class no class
SC Gymnastics (Mom&Me) 4 16
SC Gymnastics (4-Syrs) 4 16
SC Gymnastics (21/2 -3yr) 2 8
Jazzercise 5 110
Karate 35 280
Kardio-Kick 9 36
Spanish no class no class
Tennis (Child-Beg) 8 64
Tennis (Adults) no class no class
Tennis (Child-lnt) 6 48
Upholstery 9 45
Watercolor no class no class
TOTAL 153 895
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) 5 40
Tennis (Adult) 3 24
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 ½ -4) 2 8
Dance & Gym (4-5) 1 4
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (3-4yrs) 6 24
Gymnastics (K-6yrs) 3 12
Gymnastics (2-3yrs) 2 8
Jastro Park
Tennis (Elementary) 7 35
Rally Ball 14 42
TOTAL 43 197
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
Total Attendance
Tree Plantings (North Yokuts Park) 250 Volunteers
Great American Clean-Up 400 Volunteers
Waste In Place (Bessie Owens School) 300 Students/15 Teachers
Tree Plantings (Bessie Owens School) 300 Students/15 Teachers
TOTAL 1,280
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 190 Registrations Taken: 404
After School Program ................... 250 # of Guests Served: 448
Classes ......................................... 895 (The # of Guests Served does not include registrations taken)
Meetings ....................................... 66
TOTAL .................... 1,401
'4. CITYOFBAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parks
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
April Monthly Report
Submitted by: Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
Cathi Guerrero, Chair (Ward 7) Kevin Burton, Vice Chair(Ward 4)
Kimberly Caesar (Ward 3) John Enriquez (Ward 6)
Dana Karcher (Ward 2) Michael Ming (Ward 5)
Keith Stoller (Ward 1)
City Staff Liaison: Colleen Cashmore
Community_ Tree Planting
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, in conjunction with the Parks Department began the
implementation of the National Tree Trust community tree grant project. The tree plantings were
held on April 6th and April 20th, 2002 at North Yokuts park. Approximately 250 volunteers from
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Foothill, West and North High Schools, Girl
Scouts, Boy Scouts and Brown troops participated in these two tree plantings.
Liberty_ Gardens
KBB continues to finalize the plans for the Liberty Gardens project at City Hall. This project
would consist of a small plaque and patriotic colored flowers and would be city funded. The
plans are still under consideration and will be addressed at the next KBB meeting on May 17'h.
KBB Committee Member Kevin Burton has rallied the support of the local police, fire, CHP and
EMS personnel for a larger Liberty Gardens project at Station 15. A sub-committee has been
formed with representation from the above-mentioned agencies. This sub-committee will
continue to work on the design lay-outs and will be responsible for the fundraising for this
project. This site is expected to be ready in September 2003.
Great American Clean-up
KBB's first annual Great American Clean-up on April 27th at Yokuts park was a huge success.
More than 400 volunteers cleaned up twenty designated "hot spots" around the city, designated
by the committee, Cal Trans and City Council Members. The volunteers represented 15 different
organizations, along with several individuals. Volunteers received a t-shirt and lunch for their
hard work. There was also live entertainment, educational booths, and children's games. The
amount of hours that volunteers contributed to making this event a reality and the generous
sponsorship we received are reflections of how dedicated our citizens are to the beautification of
our city. There were a total of ten sponsors of this event, contributing monetary resources as well
as goods and services. The media helped get the word out by making announcements and
interviewing committee members and staff on their morning shows. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Month Proclamations were presented to Dana Karcher, chair person for this event, by Mayor
Harvey Hall at the April 10t~ City Council meeting and by Barbara Patrick at the April 9th Kern
County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Waste in Place
Waste in Place curriculum was presented to over 300 students at Bessy Owens elementary
school. The students learned the importance of taking care of our community in regards to litter
prevention, beautification and recycling.
Beautification - Tree Planting
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, in conjunction with parks employees, continued the
elementary school tree plantings. In April, 300 students from Bessie Owens elementary school
participated in this program by planting 15 trees at their school. We are wrapping up this.
program for the school year and will resume when school starts in the fall.
Adopt A Highway
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee is committed to keeping Truxtun extension litter
free four times a year. The next date is to be announced.
CUB (Clean up Bakersfield) Program
This program was approved by the Community Services Committee on February 27, 2002 and
introduced at the Great American Clean-up. The purpose of this program is to allow each scout
the wonderful opportunity to appreciate and understand their role in preserving and protecting the
natural environment. It also encourages scouts to take responsibility in their community and each
scout that participates earns a patch. Scouts will work closely with KBB on various clean-up
projects that will benefit the city. It is the hope of the committee that this program will assist in
the recruitment of volunteers in other KBB projects.
86-CLEAN
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee and staff are continuing to work out the details for
this number. We anticipate advertising this phone number with the Litter Index Surveys that will
take place again throughout the summer months. The purpose of this program is to help elicit
individual responsibility in keeping our neighborhoods clean. The goal is that the public will
become aware of areas that need cleaning and know that they have a phone number to call for
these areas. The phone number will be introduced to the public through various methods and
given specifically to students and groups such as boy scouts, girl scouts, etc. The calls will be
forwarded to the appropriate agencies.
Adopt-an-area
Volunteers are currently being sought for this program.
The next KBB meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2002
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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PARKS DIVISION
APRIL 2002, MONTHLY REPORT
EUREKA, IT'S BAKERSFIELD
Results from joint efforts by Public Works and Recreation and Parks departments will soon be
unveiled during Mayor Hall's upcoming dedication ceremony for two Welcome to Bakersfield signs.
Visible fi'om highway 99, the north sign is located along Golden State Highway frontage between
Snow and Seventh Standard Roads. The south sign is just south of Mc Kee Road, west of South "H"
Street.
As construction was underway, staff developed landscaping and irrigation plans. Both were
completed in mid April. Ground cover for the earthen mound is of pink and white Gazanias. Dwarf
Bottlebrush will mask the base of the sign with annual greenery and extended seasonal color. Once
mature, Valley Oaks will provide a majestic canopy cover. Red Tip Photinia's will be allowed to
grow to cover the rear of the sign.
TREE FARM ESTABLISHED
The largest tree farm ever undertaken by the city began with an enormous assistance from over 200
volunteers. Approximately 2,100 California native species trees were planted on several acres of
property north of Kern River across from Yokuts Park.
Mayor Hall bestowed an Arbor Day proclamation for the events participants which included
students from Foothill, Shafter, West and South High Schools. In addition, representatives from
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection presented Tree City USA awards.
Making the event a success was made possible through generous donations from several companies
and organizations. Bowsmith, Bakersfield Irrigation, and Agri-Valley Irrigation combined efforts
to donate drip irrigation system materials. Rotary Club of Bakersfield East provided pizza for lunch.
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful committee organized the volunteer workforce effort. Tree saplings v~ere
provided through The National Tree Trust.
Of the 10 species of trees planted, we anticipate the Big Leaf Maple may be ready to transplant into
the community within 3 years. Sycamore, Incense Cedar, Alder and Oregon Ash (yes it is a
California native) and Redwood may be ready in 3-4 years with the 4 species of Oaks available in
approximately 5 years.
GETTIN' BUSY
As winter becomes a distant memory, people look forward with great anticipation the opportunity
to enjoy warming weather and the outdoors. This is clearly demonstrated by increasing park
reservations. The trend began in mid-March and continued throughout April.
Weekend park site reservations for April included 132 events attended by an estimated 13,560
people not including the thousands of folks who use our parks each month without a reservation.
In addition, as spring arrives, we once again gear up for our busy season. Additional temporary
personnel arrive and are first deployed with our 3 parks and 7 median island mow crews. We will
add additional temporary personnel to assist with routine maintenance activities including tree and
shrub replanting, pruning and unfortunately vandalism. During peak of summer season
approximately 36 temporary personnel assist regular staff'in performance of their duties.
MEDIAN PROJECTS
Irrigation and landscaping work continues to follow hardscape improvements coordinated by Streets
Division. Work is currently underway on several median locations throughout Bakersfield. Project
sites include South "H" Street from Wilson Road to Planz Road, Stockdale Highway west of
California Avenue to Ashe Road including a frontage road, Columbus from Auburn Street to
Panorama Drive, and White Lane from New Stine to Wilson Road.
Stockdale Highway planting of trees and shrubs will begin in early May. Other irrigation and
landscaping work will be completed once hardscape is installed.
JOSHUA PARK
With assistance from area supervisors Ed Lazaroti and Joe E. Gonzales, development of Joshua Park
is once again underway. Both have volunteered their own time to help coordinate construction
including acquisition of materials, design of irrigation system and scheduling of tasks.
Located on Homaker Place, this approximately one half acre site will provide an intimate park
setting and include a walking path, turf area, benches and lighting. Development of "Joshua's Park"
is a public service project undertaken by The Rotary Club of Bakersfield East as a memorial to
Joshua McMorfis, a neighborhood child who was tragically murdered and was found on this site in
1995.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: May 10, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Council Referral #000079
In response to Councilmember Salvaggio's request for clarification of the
municipal code regarding skateboarders and bike riders in parks, I have
asked Ginny Gennaro respond to this request. Ginny indicated to me that
she would be discussing the referral with the city attorney.
Related to the problems at Silver Creek, I have attached a memo from Terri
Elison who is the supervisor at the center. In her memo, Terri details
problems that have occurred at the center in the past year.
In addition to the incidents listed in Terri's memo, I have received several
complaints about skateboarders from program participants. These
complaints are generally about the conduct of the skateboarders such as
rudeness and profane language. The problems typically occur when
participants are attempting to enter and leave the classroom or office. That
is the area where the skateboarders tend to congregate and skate.
While visiting the center, I have personally witnessed and experienced
similar problems. I have also noticed the wear and tear to the facility caused
be this illegal activity. Although I do not have first hand information linking
the vandalism at the center to the skateboarders, I am aware that the
vandalism at Silver Creek is much greater than at any other department
facility and that the vandalism is almost entirely in areas frequented by the
skateboarders.
DATE: May 5, 2002
TO: Stan Ford, Director
FROM: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Skateboarding at Silver Creek
Silver Creek Community Center has had problems with skateboarders since it opened.
The majority of the skateboarders utilize the front walkways, front loading area, the
handicap parking spaces, and the back cement stage area. Unfortunately, we do have a
few skateboarders everyday who skate on all picnic tables, curbs, and the covered court
area. The skateboarders also bring ramps of various sizes to use. These ramps pose are
a big problem. When a person skates on the ramps or jumps, there is a greater chance
of getting hit by the flying skateboard. We have had several instances where a
skateboarder ran into someone coming to the park or office. We also have seen
skateboards hitting individuals. Each day we see between 25 or more skateboarders with
the majority skating in the late afternoon and evening. They will skate all day during the
weekends.
In response to these skateboarders, Silver Creek staff have tried to remind them of the city
ordinance that does not allow skateboarding at Silver Creek. Staff have been yelled at,
cursed, verbally abused, and ignored. If the situation is one that staff feels needs police
assistance, they will warn the skateboarders that they will be calling the police. They are
always warned in advance unless the situation is unsafe for staff. We have seen a direct
correlation between vandalism to the Center following a visit by the police to the
skateboarders. We have also seen vandalism as a retaliation against staff who have
asked them to not skateboard here, or to remove their ramps, or to turn down their music
when it is too loud. The following is a documentation of incidents faced this past year at
Silver Creek.
· Parks have replaced 20 trash cans at $22.00 per can
· Parks have replaced 7 five gallon plants at $9.00 a plant plus staff cost where
skateboarders skate across the planters in front of the Center.
· May 11, 2001 Men and Women restrooms were vandalized by breaking men's
urinal and pipes which flooded Silver Creek office. Cost to clean carpet was
$100.00 and cost to repair restroom was $300. This cost does not include staff cost
which required call-outs.
· September 25, 2001 Skateboarders were using skateboards as hammers striking
'~ w-~illb in Men's restroom. Staff asked them to leave, skateboarders ignored them,
and police were called.
· December 14, 2001 Men and Women restrooms were vandalized by breaking 7
toilets, clipping sink in Men restroom and breaking off pipes which flooded court
area. Cost to repair items was over $1,100. Cost does not include staff cost which
required call outs. Police report taken.
· February 15, 2002 Men's restroom had wet, waddled up toilet paper thrown all over
the walls and paper was stuffed in light fixtures. Cost to repair was $200 without
staff cost.
· March 8, 2002 Men's restroom was vandalized with wet toilet paper thrown all over
the restroom and stuffed in toilet and set on fire. Staff was able to put out fire
before any damage to toilet occurred.
· Six electrical covers for electrical outlets in covered court area were replaced at
$4.00 a piece. This does not include the cost of the electrician.
· October 12, 2001 Recreation Supervisor's car was vandalized by someone keying
the side door. Staff had some p'roblems with skateboarders that day in the front of
the building and when staff was leaving to go home, they saw the key scratches.
Reported incident to supervisor.
· Park repaired flag pole in front of Center due to the amount damage skateboards
did to it. $65.00 cost to repair without staff cost.
· March 20th vandalized lock on the electrical box on stage. City lock was cut off and
replaced with personal lock. Police report Tag #131
· Silver Creek has been hit with graffiti more than 12 times this year.
· Five fights have broken out with 30 to 50 youth (majority of these youth are
skateboarders) this past year. Police called each time.
· Silver Creek staff have received several complaints from the different participants
in the classes and programs here. Complaints received from the Cloggers Class,
Youth Dance Classes, Kardio-Kick Class, and from neighborhood residents who
use this park. Residents have complained about the youth skating during the
school hours.
· Participants attending the five Musicfest Concert series last July and August
complained about the skateboarders. They told staff when they tried to talk to the
skateboarders as they were walking in front of the Center the skateboarder's
responses were verbally abusive. When staff asked them to leave, the
skateboarders refused, so police were called.
· Silver Creek stage, curbs and front entrance walkways, guardrails, and flag pole
area has deteriorated. Cement has been clipped away as well as the paint on the
guardrails. Wax from the skateboards have coated the front of these areas.
· Police responded 22 times to Silver Creek because of rowdy skateboarders. There
have been several times when police were called but did not respond.