The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About07/10/98 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 10, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY CO,~II~ / FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Plaza opening is a big benchmark. It still has a number of elements to finish up later, but its a great new place to impress the visitor. 2. We have checked through the petitions received from Olive #4. Based on getting about 600 out of 2,000 property owners, we feel we should stop active efforts there for the foreseeable future. We haven't been allowed to see any petitions from Castro, so until we do, we will keep that one active. 3. The June Activities report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed. 4. The Council chamber remodel is underway. We hope you like it. 5. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: · Repair of the concrete gutter at Beech and 22® Streets; · Resurfacing of streets in the Dennen area. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: July 8, 1998 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Monthly Report for June The following is the highlights of activities for the department in June. Detailed information and participation statistics are available. Please let me know if you require additional information. STAFF Attached is a copy of a letter that I received from Celine Martinez. In her letter, Ms. Martinez compliments Megan Darter (swim instructor) for her quality work and dedication. Also attached is a memo fi-om Code Enforcement thanking Henry Joke and his staff for their work. As I mentioned last month, I receive many compliments about Henry and the tree crew for their wonderful work. Holly Larson, our first recreation specialist, began work and in her first month is involved with a variety of projects. Attached is partial list of her current activities. RECREATION Individual reports from MLK and Lowell centers are attached. RECEIVED The hydro seeding of Windsor Park and the resurfacing of the tenni co Park were completed. .1111 ~ ]Oj:J0 MEMORANDUM June 24, 1998 TO: Hem~j Joke and Crew FROM: Code Enforcement Division ' '. SUBJECT: Appreciation for Cleanups We would like to take this time to thank you for all &the support you and your crew have provided for our department and the .public. You 'have taken care of every complaint that we have referred to you in a timely manner. Thank you for your dedicated service. Current Assignments · Coordinated June 25 carnival at Washington Jr. High. · Planning July 23 carnival at Sequoia Middle School and August 13 carnival at Silver Creek Community Center. · Working with the Police Dept. on the Bike Rodeos scheduled for June 22 and August 12. · Arranged River Front Jazz Series scheduled for the 1st three Thursdays in September. (Smooth Jazz is co-sponsoring and all three bands are booked) · Making arrangements for Two Outdoor Adventure excursions to Jameson Ranch. (Overnight scheduled for Sept. 19 - 20, Harvest day trip on October 17) · Scheduled time and dates for Fall carnivals on Sept. 11 at Greenfield Jr. High and Oct. 15 at Deer Peak Park. · Beginning planning of the Halloween Carnival and Haunted Trail at Yokuts Park on October 29 and the Luminaria, Festival of Lights at Beach Park on December 12. · Collecting information for and assisting with brochure as needed. · Beginning recruitment process of temporary employees for After-School Playground Program which I will oversee. · Talking with prospective instructors to begin yoga, meditation and Greek dancing classes, definitely by January, if not sooner. · Scheduled for Grantsmanship Training in August. · Beginning planning for Soap Box Derby race in the Spring. (Currently making arrangements to use Alfred Harrell Front Rd.) · Working with Kit Olpin at KGET channel 17 to do a live morning show to promote carnivals. DATE: July 2, 1998 TO: Stan Ford, Director FROM: Dean Jones, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Monthly Report - June 1998 RENTALS $50 was collected in rent for the month of June - 1998 FITNESS ROOM 422 participants month of June (adult) GAME ROOM 688 participants month of June (youth) GYM 378 participants month of June (adult) 300 participants month of June (youth) TENNIS 19 participants month of June (youth) Saturday' s Only TENNIS USTA 25 participants month of June (youth) Summer program WOMEN' S EXERCISE 80 participants month of June (adult) (Daily M-TH) MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER Camp King started June 15 and we have 100 participants and 75 on a waiting list. This year the camp has developed a camp song that is sung every morning at the beginning of camp. The new chess club started June 15. At this time we have about 15 participants. The Center celebrated Juneteenth on June 19 from 3pm - 5pm. There was a short program in the gym for the children and refreshments. GAME CENTER Attendance GREENFIELD JR. HIGH 110 SEQUOIA MIDDLE 120 STELLA HILLS 45 WASHINGTON ~q~. HIGH 80 A) First weekly tournament was held at Washington Jr. High with all four sites competing. First · tournament was connect four and carooms with forty participants competing. Weekly tournaments will be held at various sites. Next tourney will be a pool tournament. Greenfield school district is very pleased with the program. They have invited individuals to witness the program. B) All four sites had a weekly party with a special theme for the party. Sequoia had a pizza party with 125 participants attending. The other three sites also had a special party, which had a large turn out. C) All four sites coordinated a theme booth for the first carnival at Washington Jr. High. All sites have been gathering donations for their party. Coming Events Martin Luther King Center July 9 Talent Show ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE FOR LOWELL SUMMER FUN CAMP Wednesday, June 10, 1998 The DARE Program brought Mc Gruff to talk to the children about safety, drugs and how to say no to drugs. The Children also got a chance to sit inside of a patrol car and find out how the different buttons work. Friday, June 12, 1998 30 Children were taken to the Martin Luther King Center for swimming and game activities. Wednesday, June 17, 1998 The Police Department had its bike Rodeo at Lowell Park. The children walked over to the park to participate. The were given hot dogs, chips, and a soda after the rodeo was over. Thursday, June 18, 1998 Captain Wales from the Army came to visit the children and tell them about Army Life. They got the chance to sit inside of a military Hum-V while he explained how different things were transported to different places. Friday, June 19, 1998 The Center took 34 children on a tour of the Bakersfield Californian. The children got to see how the paper was printed and later put together. Wednesday, June 24, 1998 The Lowell Center took 29 children by Van to the Rancho Rio Stables. Each Child got the chance to ride a horse and have their picture taken with it. They also got a mini tour of the stables and some tips on how to take care of a horse. Thursday, June 25, 1998 Lowell Center participated in the Carnival at Washington Jr. High. The Lowell Center Staff Supported two activities: The mini obstacle course and Bubble Up Game. Nine staff members were in attendance. Friday, June 26, The Lowell Center went to Fort Tejon for a tour taking 36 children. They had an enjoyable bus ride up to Fort Tejon plus an educational tour of the facility. They had a picnic lunch at the facility then a peaceful ride home, arriving at the center at 1:45 pm. Monday, June 29, 1998 The Lowell Center went to In-N-Out Burger for a tour. 27 children plus 8 workers got to see how the burgers were made and how everything was cut up fresh that moming. Later the children were treated to a free lunch courtesy of In-N-Out Burger. VOLUNTEERS Americore Workers, Ms. Joi and Ms. Parker, come in daily from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. They tutor the children in math and reading skills. Carrie Askew Volunteers two days a week with the children for a reading and cooking program. From 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Clty ol~ Ba~(er'sl=le;[ct; 805631 8928; Jul-§-§B 9:51AM; Page 1/1 Attendance Lowell Neighborhood Center June 1998 Lowell Center was Closed for the first week of June Date CAMP 5-8 9-`1 `1 12-`15 16+ Total 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 18 18 9 27 6 6 2 41. 10 26 7 3 4 40 11 28 28 12 30 30 .... 13 ............. ~ .... 0 15 2.7 15 4 8 54 16 28 8 4 4 1 45 '17 29 6 5 6 46 18 32 5 4 1 42 19 35 35 22 28~ 4 3 4 ' ' 39 23 29 2 2 I . 34, 24 34 6 9 1 50 25~ 23 8 5 1 37, 26' 29 7 2 2 40 27 28 o 29, 21 7 8 1 37 30', 23 8 3 I 35' 31~ 0: BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~ DATE: JULY 2, 1998 SUBJECT: BEECH AND 22nd STREETS Council Referral WF0017921 / 001 ICouncilmember Rowles referred to staff the issue of repairing the concrete gutter on the west corner of I Beech and 22n~ Street I The Street Division will repair the cross-gutter, curb and gutter at Beech and 22"~ Street. They will start the project during the first part of September 1998. G:\GROUPDAT~STREETS\BEECH.REPAIRS.wpd City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* ~.-.~% WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 REQ/JOB: WF0017921 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 7~02~98 REQUEST DATE: 6/24/98 CREW: STARiSCHEDULE,,: DAT~24Z98 LOCATION: COMPLETION: 7/07/98 GEN. LOC: WARD5 FACILITY NODES FROM: FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: COUNCIL ~'I'M'~'s REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - ROWLES ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: PLAWRENCE WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: BEECH AND 22ND STREETS REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS*** ROWLES REFERRED TO STAFF THE ISSUE OF REPAIRING THE CONCRETE GUTTER ON THE WEST CORNER OF BEECH AND 22ND STREETS. Job Order Description: BEECH AND 22ND STREETS at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / / BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~1~~ ~ DATE: JULY 2, 1998 SUBJECT: STREET RESURFAClNG Council Referral WF0017913 / 001 Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff look into resurfacing the I streets in the Dennen Area, due to potholes. I The main sewer line will be extended on Dennen Drive in the Fall (October) of 1998. After the sewer project has been complete, the Street Division will resurface the street. In the meantime, the Street Division will continue to maintain the street by patching the potholes, as needed. The sewer and resurfacing project should be complete by the end of October 1998. G:\GROUPDAT~STREETS\DENNEN.RESURF.wpd City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* ~ -~ WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 REQ/JOB: WF0017913 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 7~02~98 REQUEST DATE: 6/24/98 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES START: 6~24~98 LOCATION: COMPLETION: 7/07/98 GEN. LOC: WARD7 FACILITY NODES FROM: FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: HRG. 7. D. REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - SALVAGGIO ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: PLAWRENCE WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: STREET RESURFACING REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS*** SALVAGGIO REQUESTED STAFF LOOK INTO RESURFACING THE STREETS IN THE DENNEN AREA, DUE TO POTHOLES, ETC. Job Order Description: STREET RESURFACING at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / / g'~VJ ~) NOIJ.Vq~IO::I3 -JO 30J. Oq31d '~30::1 NVJ. G ~no~ .................................. ttg-~Pt ~u~l ~zl ~ou.~] ......................... tt~l~I ~.~ ~no!Jg ......................... ~l~U!U¥ ~£ °l ~l~J. z~,~qocj ................................. ~p~u~J~ x~G uo~J~puv .................................... a, eO ~u!Z~l~ uue~unqag ......................... a~nn~a^0 ~aa,~aHO II~n3 ................ ~-~g euen~l JO 6punog Ila,~ap .............. q~.~e~ leqJ~n!.~i ~,~uaO NO.l. Oq>tld '3300~ 00:'~ '~ej aleOg , ~66~ 'g~ KInD '~punG The City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department is offering swim lessons at nine pools throughout the city. The Learn to Swim program, is an innovative approach for enabling individuals of all ages and !evels to learn swimming and water safety skills. We provide a positive, fun-filled atmosphere for our swimmers. Our nex~ session starts tomorrow, Monday, July 13th at all nine locations. ~LX~_,4i;~ Registration will be taken at each pool site from 7:00-10:00 am Monday, july 13th.-'"~,, " Please call the Silver Creek Community Cent, er for more information at 665-8033. ~,. Session 3: July 13-July 24 : Session 4: July 27-August 7 Available pool sites are Silver Creek Beale Jefferson Saunders Siemon Planz Martin Luther King Jr. Wayside Jastro