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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/98 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM December 23, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER /~/ SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Mr. Thiltgen came to look over some of our residential areas, meet some staff and sign his contract. 2. The City Council's goals document is a bit dated. We have a "new" Council. We have finished goals from the old version, including the arena, streetscape, Plaza, Centennial Celebration, Federal Building privatization, and creation of a web page, among others. I am always reluctant to impose upon your calendars, but we should address this when schedules allow. 3. The first city-wide newsletter produced in many years will be mailed out shortly. A copy is attached for your information. 4. The November Activity Report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed, as well as their new programs brochure for Winter 98/Spring 99. 5. The December URM Activity Report is enclosed. 6. Also attached is Progress Report #9 on the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 Expansion Project. 7. Kenny G and Champions on Ice are selling well, but good seats are still available. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD In this issue: Happy Birthday, Bahers[ield! Page 2 Downtown Streetscape Page 3 The New Amtrah Station Page z~ The Centennial Garden Page 6 Northeast Water Project Page 9 Kern River Parl~way Page 11 I(ERSFIELD! On Sunday, ceremonial~ January 11, 1998, dedication of the Plaza to the City · Bakersfield turned 100 Plaza would be. on October 11 gave hundreds of yearsold, and birthday year This people's park, located at community supporters an celebrations started off with a fun- Truxtun Avenue and N Street, has opportunity to see the dedication,~ filled, old-fashioned parade with been paid for predominantly by have a piece of birthday cake, watch entries recognizing "A Moment in citizens andlocal organizations who entertainers, tour the new Time" in Bakersfield's Bakersfield Centennial history! Parade I Garden, search for watchers were treated] their bricks or simply to marching bands, enjoy talking with each historical highlights other. entries, horse drawn ~ ~ Centennial activities carriages, the baby and events during the chick from the year have included a Centennial Rose Parade float in the Rose float, Police and Fire Parade, a citywide Department entries, and prayer breakfast, a the City's very own multicultural festival, "Happy Birthday" float, a celebration of But this wasn't the spiritual heritage and first "centennial" event, unity, a musical, Sister Early efforts started City computer chat, when city residents sports night, summer formed a non-profit street faires, organization to celebrate and literally "bought" in to the Plaza motorcycle run, recognition of local commemorate Bakersfield's 100- with the purchase of personalized heroes, island party, and original year anniversary. These included bricks or through direct Plaza centennial symphonic compositions "countdown" 98th and 99th birthday donations. Community response has and many others. parties. Centennial events will been substantial, as can be expected The "first" lighting ceremonies of continue through the end of 1998. from the Bakersfield community the Plaza's Christmas tree will be A July "grand opening" of the with its long history of donating to a fitting end to a very active Centennial Plaza, gave residents good causes. Centennial Year! their "first peak" at what the f'mished The free "A Birthday Classic" Downtown S treetscape ives Bakersfield a "Main Street" Take a walk down Chester Avenue flowering shrubs and you will experience a clear sense and ground cover being home. The new Chester provide the perfect Avenue Streetscape from Truxtun setting not only for Avenue north to 24th Street has been holiday tree lighting transformed into an attractive, but also for summer ~memorable, and comfortable street fairs. pedestrian environment. The end Renovations at the result is a greener, cooler and more intersections of 19th pedestrian-friendly "main street" for and 20th Streets are Bakersfield. oPened up with The southern entrance at Truxtun comer node spaces, Avenue serves as the main focal unified with scored point into the downtown area. concrete crosswalks. Scored concrete and banded border The Streetscape crosswalks frame the intersection, i n c 1 u d e s 4 8 Eight flag poles sport brightly pedestrian-level colored pennants for a striking shopping hours the effect, end result was Continuing 'tEt)l~/'/though construction occurred definitely worth it." northward, the Howdy Miller, Vice newly planted &Fi] ppig] t]~ d It Chair of the Central trees shading l"l~ $ 0 Fl OLI~'S P_, P_,FI ~'P_,SLI DistrictDevelopment Chester Avenue WaS FII~P_, IJ)Or I~. Agency, has only catch your eye. praise for the In addition, Streetscape project. green lawns with. "A s d o w n t o w n comes into focus, light poles with ornamental there are many people to thank." fixtures. Seasonal banners are He gives credit not only to the City attached to both sides of the dark o f B a k e r s fi e 1 d a n d t h e green fluted and tapered poles Superintendent of Schools but also celebrating the times of year. to "the Downtown Business and The light poles are matched with Property Owners Association, and lighted bollards located at each all those retailers who have returned comer of the project, to downtown with great purpose and "The beautiful improvements energy." along Chester Avenue were long Come downtown to Chester overdue," states longtime Avenue, see the many improve- downtown community member ments and rediscover how delightful Rosco Rolnick, President of Chester Avenue and the central city Guarantee Shoes. "Even though can be. construction occurred during '~ ~ 3 Bakersfield unveils proposed Amtrak Station Bakersfield's existing Amtrak on the drawing boards, from the following sources: $2.5 Station at F Street has played an Through the cooperation of several million in Transit Capital Investment important part in connecting intergovernmental agencies, funds; $5.3 million inlnterregional Bakersfield to points north, including Bakersfield will in the next few years Transit funds; $4.25 million from the State Capital and the San see a new Amtrak Station at S Street Proposition 116 Rail Bond funds, Francisco Bay area. That which will replace the older F Street and City contributions. transportation connection will soon Station. The proposed station at S Street take a giant leap forward with the The City has worked energetically will feature 8,200 square feet of construction of a new, roomier and to secure a complete funding enclosed, air-conditioned space, with more convenient Amtrak station now package of more than $12 million modern ticketing and luggage An artist's rendering of the future Amtrak Station Bosidos its other obvious advantaaos, tho .ow Amt~ol~ Station at "S" Street wi]] prow'de a positive impression handling areas as well as comfortable F d ti N waiting areas and public restrooms, olin a on ames all handicapped accessible. The260B he filfl CityUSA parking spaces will easily a, r~ e ee accommodate peak-hour ridership. Designed with growth in mind, the project will be able to accommodate The City of Bakersfield has been We thank all those individuals as many people as Amtrak can put named a Tree City USA by The and groups who have contributed on the trains. According to Jack National Arbor Day Foundation. time and effort in planting trees in LaRochelle, the City's Engineering The 1997 designation is the first year our City so all of us can enjoy the Services Manager, Bakersfield the City has received this national benefits of an urban forest. currently has the busiest passenger recognition. Tree City USA program /-~ · boarding station on the San Joaquin is sponsored by the National Arbor rail line and the fifth busiest stationDay Foundation in cooperation in the entire state. The new station with the National Association of will support and enhance future plans State Foresters and the USDA by the State to extend train travel Forest Service. south, as well as high speed rail The designation recognizes the possibilities, efforts of the City of Bakersfield As the lead agency, the City of and partner organizations to Bakersfield is moving rapidly on the manage this important resource. project. The efforts of State Senator Planting new trees, caring for Jim Costa and his office have been existing trees, and educating the essential in getting state agencies to community about the value of trees work with the City and in helping ensures that we all enjoy their secure adequate funds. "When you beauty, shade and other benefits have a project which includes those now and for years to come. The who have the desire and drive to trees we plant and care for today complete it, excellent working will increase property values and relationships between agencies make our community a better place involved in the process, and the to live. necessary funding mechanisms," states Jack, "you just can't miss." Besides its other obvious advantages, the new Amtrak Station at S Street will provide a positive impression of Bakersfield for first- time visitors. Visitors will be able to step from the train into a well- designed, nicely-landscaped station within walking distance to the Convention Center complex, the Beale Library, the County Administrative Office, and local hotels and other amenities. What a nice way to say "welcome to Bakersfield!" -- ....... S ee-How- -.Ou r "Centennial Garden" ................ Grows ................................. Most communities have residential some events to move from the proposed Centennial Garden could parks and gardens to accommodate existing Convention Center to the not include any new or increased the entertainment needs and Garden to open up the Convention taxes. '-Based on analysis of activities of residents. Bakersfield's Center to suitably sized events and similarly-sized communities with new "Centennial Garden" provides a whole new venue for community ................. ~ .......... . ............................................................... ~ activities, events and entertaimnent! Bakersfield's Centennial Garden is a featured part of the City's Convention Center complex. The Garden provides a 9,000-seat arena (with more than 11,000 for certain types of events) which addresses the needs of over 125 events per year currently unable to come to Bakersfield due to seating capacity requirements or the inability to get available booking dates at the .~l local functions comparable projects, projections which currently indicate the new facility will get displaced, generate over $26,000,000 per year The Centennial in local business activity--revenue Garden is helping that goes directly to local businesses. keep entertain- Certificates of participation ment dollars in authorize the City to use established Bakersfield as revenue sources, including those existing facility. This includes well as attract visitors to our generated by the project itself, to concerts, plays, sporting events, community through additional pay off`the debt. No City department conventions, and community conventions and events of regional will reduce its budget or its services activities, significance, to help with this financing The Centennial Garden also allows The City Council directed that the mechanism. What about parking? Cooperation and loading/unloading off Truxtun from financing to design to aesthetic and sharing of existing resources are Avenue. and comfortable furnishings. When also used to keep the Garden City Council members have given complete, this project will be a affordable. The City has entered much time, effort, thoughtful significant community enhancement into an agreement with the County consideration and deliberation to all which can be viewed with pride by of Kern to share County parking aspects of the Centennial Garden, all of Bakersfield. //~ ... areas next to the Convention Center during non-work times. This C~tsF/ffbT'ffdffb'~'/~b'tI[~l/llI[tY[[ maximizes the use of existing public parking resources and provides Uentra! Ca/i[ornia's newest andmost versatffe mu]ti-purpose arena additional parking economically. Mu/ti-purpose desig~ can host ~4rtua#y any type of event There is a new lot south of the ]],200seat capacity Convention Center which adds 459 A#seats In f? upholstered spaces--more than replacing the 24 [uxury suites parking area lost to the Garden 989c]uh seats Main concourse serves both upper and Jower how/seating structure. 3 loading doe3s and The City has plans to acquire 1 16'x 16'Jrive-in door~dth JirectaccessWarenaffoor several additional blocks for parking 6 permanent concession stands areas adjacent to this new lot to meet Uonnected to the existing ]]a[eers~ield Convention Center future event parking needs. The City Newborns to: Bakers~'dd Condors o£ the Est also expects that parking patterns of ~Vest Coast Hoc]es? League Convention Center patrons already U~UBakers~'dd£oadrunners - Men's developed over several years along the streets of the Convention Center Garden Bac]eground: will continue. Special considerations have been made for individuals who Architect: J~ossetti Associates Architects, Genera[ are disabled or have difficulty with Contractor: PUL Construction ~ervices access with allocations for parking Opening: Octo/,e~' 1998 Tuming"garbage" into something trimmings, sawdust and wood ~ v.**~Qa 01217 useful while preserving nearby shavings, wood fencing, construction landfill space for the future is the wood (nails O.K.), wood shingles -,-~ ,.~.~--,- [0.ilr] ~-~ I[~ ' goal of the City of Bakersfield Mt. without tar or paint, particle boards, Vernon Greenwaste Recycling grass, leaves, wood pallets, lumber,alld our Center. Co-sponsored with the and press wood. Not accepted are County of Kern, the facility helps trash, dirt, and othernon-wood --- nvironment divert greenwaste from the landfill and recycles it into compost and ' mulch· Residents using the greenwaste as compost and mulch derive many benefits from their recycling efforts. / ' The'compost loosens the top sod// ,. when it is mixed in and helps plants' spread their root base. The loq,ser soil allows water to soak in and be retained for much longer Per!Ods of time, so you use less water,,, as your plants grow faster and ,h~ealthier. The composting proces,s"also helps destroy plant disease§-and weed/ seeds, reducing -. the need for pesticide- oY herbiciffes.. ., \ Revenues fro~ \,., \ sales of t'he products"as well as tr~eated woods f a c i li t/~) ' s or poison'6,us plants, r~b,r fibrous attracti,gely- ~.o plants (tumlS'leweeds, palrh, yucca, priced compost cactus, bamboo, or banana tree, s) and / and ~ulch go root balls and\logs over 3'6" in into/the solid diameter. was/te fund, The Mt. VernOn Greenw ste whi~ch in turn Recycling Center is~I located at 2600 helb, s keep x',, ; SouthMt. Vernon Avenue (1.5 m/ iles costs'~own and . ~ _~s0uth. of H~ghwa~ 58) and is//open your fr,ash fee seven days a week, 360 dayc/a year, low. "', from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.~m. For What are'the more ~nformat~on, please call the " '" '0r the City s c 1 e a n "'~- _.~. ~fa_ci_!_i~ty at__8_3.~8873~ ' materials the Solid Waste and Recycling Division greenwaste ', at 326-3114. facility keeps //~ _ out of the landfill? Tree New Water for the Northeast As the City continues to grow and non-agricultural land in the northeast change, balancing the needs of the and is a reasonable development urban and rural communities alternative to agricultural land becomes even more important. To encroachment in the southwest and address this issue the City is planning northwest. It will provide opportunity for an alternative to southwesterly for growth and economic vitality for and northwesterly encroachment on an area that has not developed as farm land by preparing for quickly as other parts of the City. development in the Northeast. In cooperation with the California Water Service, the City has begun the planning process for the Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply Project which will include a diversion point from the Drive ravine to Alfred Kern River, a 15-acre water Harrell Highway to the reservoir andpump station, a 54- existing bike path inch pipeline along a portion of located between CALM the proposed bike path expansion, ':~ -i and the Kern Soccer a filtration system, and water complex. This will give storage facilities. -'~-:', a new access route to Plans call for the diversion these recreational areas structure and reservoir to be built for existing northeast by the City beginning in 1999, area residents. with the pumping station and In addition, it will provide a reliable As steps are taken to move forward, filtration plant constructed by water supply to Hart Park, the residents can look forward to the day California Water Service to become California Living Museum and the when this "win-win" project operational in 2002. The project, Kern County Soccer complex, becomes a reality -- one which beginning this year, is expected to A bonus to the project is the bike benefits agricultural interests, the take five years to implement, path expansion which will be development community, and the The Northeast Water Supply completed next year. The new bike entire City of Bakersfield. Project will provide enough water path will extend from Fairfax to ~ _ to serve 16,500 new homes on prime, Morning Drive and down Morning Project Timeline 1998 City to complete the environmental impact report and final design for the bike path and water facilities. Spring 1999 City to start construction of the bike path and begin construction of the reservoir site located between the CALM and the Kern Soccer complex. Fall 1999 City to complete the reservoir site and begin construction of the intake structure and Iow-lift pump station to divert water from the Kern River and finish construction of the bike path. City to construct the reservoir turnouts. 2000 California Water Service to begin construction of water filtration plant and high-lift pump station. County to construct the pipeline from the new reservoir site to Hart Park. 2001 Reservoir up and running. CALM and Kern Soccer complex using new turnouts from reservoir. California Water Service to complete connections to pipelines in the existing system at Panorama and Morning Drive. 2002 First new water supply delivered to for northeast area residents and businesses. 9 What cio Making your What o do'.5' When your kids start getting antsy and need something to do, think about the City's Recreation programs which continue through most of the year. The City's programs got a boost in October 1997 "It's working," and Bakersfield can be proud of the tremendous community effort that has made the City of Bakersfield Anti-Graffiti Program a great success. Our Anti-Graffiti team includes our talented painters, dedicated office staff, an anti-graffiti Police Officer, over 200 outstanding "Adopt-A-Wall" volunteers, and many generous program sponsors. Due to the unselfish donations of community sponsors, we have been able to expand our educational and community activities. In 1997 over 104 million square feet of graffiti were --'--1 removed. Through raised public awareness, interest .~':~ and assistance, community youth learned the meaning with the grand of "make your mark on the world, not on a wall." opening of the The 1998 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards recognized n e w L o w e 11 the joint effort of the City's Community Volunteer N e i ghb orh o o d Anti-Graffiti Program with its Public/Private Partner C o m m u n i t y Camellia Award, an award which demonstrates the best Center. The Center now offers arts and crafts, pool, games, tutoring, computer classes m~~i~'~'~r~ and excursions. An average of 70 to 75 children ranging in ages 6-15 have participated in the Center's fun activities every day. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and Silver Creek Recreation Center are also open use of public/private funds and efforts in a partnership for fun and to enhance the quality of life in our community. entertaining The Anti-Graffiti Team can never have too many recreational players. Please join us. Contact the office at 32- activities for ERASE (323-7273) to join in the efforts to have a a c t i v e graffiti-free community. youngsters. For more information on the City of Bakersfield recreation programs and locations, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 326-3117. 10 A River Runs Through It The Kern River Parkway The Kern River originates in the these goals today. The focal point of the Parkway Sierra Nevada Mountains and The City of Bakersfield develops project is the section along the Kern completes its journey in the and maintains the formal, park- River from Yokuts Park to Truxtun southwestern flood plain adjacent recreational aspect of the Parkway Lake. Residents can enjoy adjoining to the Coastal Mountain Range. It and helps to obtain Kern River riverside parks, ride on the bike path bisects the City of Bakersfield on recreation areas through state and adjacent to the lake, rest under its journey south. This Kern hundreds of poplar and River corridor and its sycamore trees planted by surroundings support 65 the City and the Kern River varieties of large and small Foundation, or work out on trees, shrubs, ground covers the multi-stationed exercise and herbs, two species of course just south ofTruxtun amphibians, four of reptiles, Lake. 142 of birds, and 15 of The City ofBakersfield has mammals-and serves as a received awards for the play area for countless Parkway's state-of-the-art, numbers of Bakersfield and remote-operated irrigation Kern County residents, system, its water Because the river corridor conservation program for offered so much, the City landscaping, and in 1998 the worked with community California Parks and residents and organizations, Recreation Society Award of including the Kern River Excellence for Planning. Foundation, to develop the The once under-appreciated Kern River Parkway project, and under-utilized Kern What did residents want? Flood federal grants. Community River corridor has mined over time control and water conservation, volunteers and non-profit into a uniquely beautiful and preservation and restoration of native sponsorships as well as support from enjoyably accessible community riparian habitats, open space green private organizations such as Texaco, asset. The Kern River Parkway belts, recreation and formal parks, Shell Oil, PG&E, Mercy Hospital, serves as a model for w~se urban and active, on-going public and and the Greater Bakersfield planning as it preserves the area's municipal participation in the Chamber of Commerce also play natural habitat for the ultimate community project. The Kern River important parts in the Parkway's enjoyment of our current and future Parkway project continues to meet development, residents. /~ _ The Kern River Parkway 12.5 continuous miles of bike/walking path with 9 rest areas and a shower 8 miles of equestrian trail multi-station exercise course link to 31. 5-acre Beach Park link to newly-developed 15-acre Yokuts Park 3,200 newly-planted trees 100 additional acres acquired for future development 11 Important Numbers to Know City of Bakersfield Departments City Attorney's Office 326-3721 City Manager's Office 326-3751 Development Services 326-3733 Economic & Community Development 326-3765 Financial Services 326-3742 Fire Services 326-3911 Police Services 327-7111 · Public Works 326-3724 Recreation and Parks 326-3117 Water Resources 326-3715 Frequently called numbers: General Information, City Clerk's Office 326-3767 Bakersfield Unite Hotline 858-6483 Building Code Complaints 326-3712 Building Division 326-3720 Business Licenses 326-3762 Fire Department Public Education 326-3696 Garbage Pickup/Recycling 326-3114 Graffiti Removal Program (32-ERASE) 323-7273 Human Resources 326-3773 Planning Division 326-3733 Police Department 327-7111 Wood Recycling 835-8873 City of Bakersfield Bulk flats 1501 Truxtun Avenue U.S. Postage Bakersfield, CA 93301 PAID Bakersfield, ca Permit No. 883 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: December 22, 1998 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks ~ SUBJECT: Monthly Report for November Attached are individual reports fi-om MLK and Silver Creek Community Centers, as well as reports from our recreation specialists. The report is in this form due to the nature of the information. I know that the council will be very interested in the report on the after school program and I did not feel it was appropriate for me to condense the information. Lowell Neighborhood Community Center reports a total attendance of 1,426 for November. Also, youth football had 748 participants and 667 spectators, and attendance for ballroom dancing was 140. No report fi-om parks. If you require additional information, please let me know. c: Community Services Citizen's Advisory Committee John Stinson, Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager Department Staff DATE: December 1, 1998 TO: Stan Ford, Director FROM: Dean Jotaes, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Monthly Report - November 1998 RENTALS $250 was collected in rent for the month of November - 1998 FITNESS ROOM 278 participants month of November GAME ROOM, 633 participants month of November GYM 410 participants month of November (Adult) 352 participants month of November (Youth) TENNIS 25 participants month of November (Sat.'s only) DANCE 15 participants month of November (Sat.'s only) WOMEN'S EXERCISE 105 participants month of November MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER November was a exciting month for myself and the program. I completed my second year of the National Executive Development School November 14 to November 19, in Albuquerque. A co-sponsorship has been established with B.A.A.C.A. for several activities scheduled in December and January. We had two planning meetings for a Chr/stmas and Kwanzaa Celebration in December and two activities for Dr. King's birthday in January. With the departure of P.A.£., James (General Services) has been cleaning and waxing the Susie B. Goodloc room so it can now be used for programming. YOUTH BASKETBALL I have received several phone calls from past volunteer coaches and parents, some comments are: Why did the league ~..,o up so much? What more do they get? Why did we move it'? Sign-ups are going slower than nom~al, we are going to re-advertize and send another letter to past participants. UP COMING EVF~NTS · December 12 - Christm,~s on Lakeview, the Center will have a information booth set up during the event from 11 am to 2 pm. · December 21 - A joint program with Bessie Owens school P.T.A. We will provide space for Santa to give toys to many youths in the Community. December 24 - 25 - Off December 30 - Kwanzaa Celebration - a venture with B.A.A.C.A. A Celebration of African Christmas a time of togetherness MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER 1998 Linda McVicker 1 · Lap Swim is currently being held at the Silver Creek Pool fiom 6:00 am to 8:00 am, Monday through Saturday. There was a total of 147 swimmers for the month of November. 2. The Golden Empire Swim Team began utilizing the Silver Creek poOl for practice on November 2, 1998, fiom 5:15 pm to 8:00 pm. They will utilize the pool through December 30, 1998. 3. Leisure Class Attendance: Class Total Participants Monthly Attendance Art Studio 7 28 Clogging 29 29 Tiny Tot Dance 13 52 Dance & Gymnastics 14 56 Ballet & Gymnastics 4 16 Jazzercise 35 395 Karate 7 28 · Golf Lessons 10 40 Rollerskating :2 8 121~ 652 4. The after-school playground program at the Silver Creek Cemer has 61 children enrolled. The program is for children in the 1 st to 8~ grades. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, music and special events. We had 257 children participate during the month of November. 5. On November 13 & 14, the Recreation & Parks Department in conjunction with the SPCA and Time Warner Cable, hosted a disaster relief vehicle for animals at Beach Park. The eighty foot Animal Planet Rescue vehicle was available on Friday for training local police, fire and animal shelter staff in animal rescue. On Saturday the public was invited to tour the vehicle and become more knowledgeable about disaster planning for their pets. Approximately 3,000 people toured the vehicle on Saturday. 6. The new full-time clerk typist, Joanne Dellinger, began working at the Silver Creek Cemer on November 9, 1998. MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER 1998 RECREATION Terri Elison, Recreation Specialist 1. The Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Playground Program is going strong. We will finally be adding Jefferson School on January 5"~. We are still adding staff as they get their fingerprint clearance but we are cloSer to capacity now. I held three new staff orientations for those staff that came on board. Greenfield School District decided to cancel the After School Program at their school sites the week of Nov. 2 6, 1998 due to Parent Teacher Conferences. They did not want children on their school campus during these conferences so in its place, they elected to let the staff have in-service training. I conducted this week long, two hour a day, in-service training on child development, age appropriate activities, discipline, arts and craft activities, games, and activity schedules. This training was very beneficial to the staff. We continue to hold weekly staff meetings and will be holding a CPR and First- Aid class for those staff that need it on Dec. 5"'. The football league is going strong and all the Greenfield Schools have a team. I arranged with Mr. Jim Goodgame to use the Greenfield Junior High facility for the sports program. They had to install a by-pass to their alarm system where we can open up restrooms for our games. All games are played on Saturday and it has been fantastic. The kids love it and there have been a lot of parents out watching their children. We even have schools with cheerleaders. It has been very successful and the league will end on Dec. Basketball season will start in January. At each of my school sites in Greenfield and Sequoia I have the number of staff budgeted. We have been filling in Program Leaders for Program Aides because we still do not have all the Aides positions filled yet. The following are the attendance and highlights for November: Seo. uoia Middle School (Bakersfield City School District) Highlights of this program include arts and crafts such as making turkeys, Luminaria bags, aerobics exercises, and movies. We have the drama, sport skills, cheerleading and drill team classes going on now. We will be promoting these classes and programs heavily in December and January. Sequoia was closed the week of November 16th due to Parent Teacher Conferences. Average Daily Attendance: 17 Total Monthly Attendance: 182 Greenfield Union School District Fairview Highlights of this program include the football team--they are 2 and 0, guessing game, pinecone turkeys, and the decorated sugar ceramics bowls. This program has a cheerleading group for their football games. Average Monthly Attendance: 26 Total Monthly Attendance: 26 Planz Highlights of this program include the skits, arts and crafts such as turkeys, Horn of plenty, and scarecroWs. Games such as star wars, football, and. musical chairs. They also have been writing Tl~ank§giving journals. Average Monthly Attendance: 23 Total Monthly Attendance: 248 Plantation Highlights of this program include a talent show, arts and crafts such as turkey pine cones, and a poster of American Pride to celebrate Veteran's Day. They also enjoyed playing Kings and Queens, Star Wars, and football.. Average Daily Attendance: 25 Total Monthly Attendance: 280 Palla Highlights of this program include arts and crafts activities such as turkey cookies craft, finger puppets, glittering wings, and crystal rocks. The children have also enjoyed playing football, jump roping, and a variety of outdoor games. Average Daily Attendance: 43 Total Monthly Attendance: 478 Kendrick Highlights of this program include arts and crafts activities such as turkeys, foot'ball, softball, outdoor games, and movies. Average Daily Attendance: 44 Total Monthly Attendance: 480 McKee Highlights of this program include an obstacle course around school, a visit from Hall Ambulance, star wars game, learning how to dance the hustle, starting a Cheerleading group, and singing songs while making the luminaria bags. This program also had a food drive for the Food Bank. Average Daily Attendance: 39 Total Monthly Attendance: 429 Please note that the attendance figures were down a little bit this month. This may be due to the fact there were only 11 days of program with the first week off for Parent Teacher conferences, Veteran's Day, and the day before Thanksgiving. 2. I have also been 'working on the "Festival of Lights" Luminaria event this past month. I coordinated the commercial, lined up interviews with the TV stations, and printed the flyers and got them distributed to the various schools, Centers, and businesses. I also have been giving the brown bags to various schools to decorate. In addition, I worked on the entertainment, lay-out map, and set-up. The event is progressing nicely and ii all set for Sati~rday, December 12~ at the neW Centennial Plaza. 3. I have also coordinated a vegetarian cooking classes that will start in January. They will be taught at the Pacific Health Education Center. These classes will be in the Winter Brochure. I will also have flyers and news releases promoting these classes. MONTHLY REPORT November 1998 'Holly Larson, Recreation Specialist · November 15 - 18, I attended the National Executive Development School in ' New Mexico. This was a very rewarding experience. I received excellent training in Supervisory Skills, Training Staff, Working with the Media and much more. I also had the opportunity to network with other professionals from all over the United States. We had a chance to share ideas and experiences from our individual departments which have been very motivational. · Planning continues for the Luminaria Display, A Festival of Lights. The committee has been meeting regularly and most of the work is complete. The event will take place on December 12, 1998 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Centennial Plaza. Approximately 3000 bags decorated by local school children will be illuminated while local choirs provide Some holiday cheer. · The Bakersfield's BEST program is moving right along. Our last site, Jefferson, will be open in January. We are still hiring a few more staff, but are very close to capacity. Staff meet at least bi-weekly once they complete in-service training and also attend occasional pick-up training sessions on Saturdays. This weekend CPR/lst aid training will be offered. The football league is in full swing. Basketball is our next league which will start in January. · I have made arrangements for three new leisure classes to begin in January. Classes will be offered East Coast Swing Dancing, West Coast Swing Dancing, and Yoga. Stella Hills: Average Daily Attendance 74 Total Monthly 1265 Washington: Average Daily Attendance 72 Total Monthly 1218 William Penn: Average Daily Attendance 61 Total Monthly 1041 Munsey: Average Daily Attendance 50 Total Monthly 849 Casa Loma: Average Daily Attendance 28 Total Monthly 504 Frank West: Average Daily Attendance 4.4 Total Monthly 747 RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFIC7 Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM December 16, 1998 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directo~__~__~ SUBJECT: December, 1998 URM Activity Report The December, 1998 URM activity report has 126 applications for properties participating in the URM Incentive Program. Currently 38 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of $172,364.18 in thirty-five retrofit projects and three demolition projects. They include: 801 18th Street, New China Cafe 1330 19th Street, Serrano's Furniture 822 18th Street, Thorp's Motorcycle 19181920 Eye Street, Jelly's (Former Water Company Building) 2526-2530 Chester Avenue, Waterbed Warehouse and Mattress Outlet Building 1025 18th Street, Italian Grocery Store 1207 19th Street, The Mint Building 1928 19th Street, Old Paine Mortuary House 2407 Chester Avenue, Granada Furniture Building 430 East 19th Street, commercial property 2101 Chester Avenue, Guarantee Shoes 1017-1023 Baker Street, vacant retail space 2509 Chester Avenue, Patton's Discount Office Furniture Building 1914 Truxtun Avenue, medical office -~ 1919 Chester Avenue, Palla property 1228 19th Street, Griffin Pawnbrokers 900 18th Street, Cay's Health Food Store 1121 21st Street, commercial property (demolition) 1701 18th Street, Turk's Copy 622 East 19th Street, warehouse. (demolition) 2025-2029 Chester Avenue, Red Wing Shoes 2000 H Street, Henley's 1812 Q Street, vacant building (demolition) 1.517- 1523 19"' Street, Williams property 2022 Chester Avenue, Palla property 1711 -1717 19th Street, ~ Clifford property 1219-1221 20'h Street, Nighbert property 506 East 19th Street, Felton property 2305 - 2309 Chester Avenue, Campbell property 618 - 620 East 19th Street, Wool Growers Restaurant 1623 - 1633 19t~, Street, Goose Loonies 1529 F Street, Clifford property 930 18~'' Street, San Joaquin Supply 1100 18th Street, Bakersfield Floral Supply 1919-1927 K Street 1601 19th Street 1605 20t~, Street 1317 Baker Street, Noriega House In addition, 41 properties have been given authorization to start their projects (i.e. Notice to Proceed). Furthermore, 14 applications are awaiting documents prior to issuance of notice to proceed and 33 applications have been determined inactive or ineligible. This memorandum is intended to provide you with a brief update on the status of the URM assistance program. cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director Dclmis Fidlcr, Building l)irccmr Jack Leonard, Asst. Building Director Mike Quon, Building Plan Check Engineer Jan Fulton Development Associate, ED/CD p:\tlrnl\urlmnemo.at BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, Public Works Director~ DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1998 SUBJECT: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT #2 Attached are eleven copies of Progress Report No. 9 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant # 2 - Expansion Project, prepared by Black & Veatch. Attachments G:\GROUPDAT~Memo\1998\wwtp2report9.wpd TEAM FUN° Team Fun is pleased to present to you our programs for winter/spring lggg. As indicated on the cover, these pages contain "fun" for you to experience. As always, if you don't find something that fits your leisure needs, please let us know what you would like us to offer. Since we became the city's newest department earlier this year, we have been part of some very exciting times for the city of Bakersfield. In October, Centennial Plaza was "turned over" to the city and we now manage it. Last month, with the assistance of Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan, we dedicated Stonecreek Park as the city's newest park. Next month we anticipate the completion of Windsor Park. Also this year, three recreation specialists joined our team (-I-erri Elison, Holly Larson, and Jeannette Triscuit) and they will be responsible for planning a variety of programs that meet your needs as well as implementing activities that were identified in the survey that was completed this year. As we continue to do great things, please remember that we are just getting started. We would like to keep hearing from you as to how we are doing as well as your new ideas. If you would like to join us as an instructor, coach, or official, please contact us. On behalf of the entire team, "may the fun be with you," Start Ford Start and Friend ~t~ ~ 1~ .... Department Office Generallnformation ........................................ 4 4101TruxtunAvenue Silver Creek Community Center ........................... 5 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Lowell Neighborhood Community Center ............. 6 (805) 326-3117 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center ...... 7 (805) 861-0864 FAX After School Activities ........................................... 8 Arts &Crafts ......................................................... 10 Community Centers Dance ................................................................... 12 Exercise ............................................................... 16 Dr.~Martin Luther King, Jr. Learning & Leisure ............................................... 19 1000 South Owens Street Music .......... ' ......................................................... 24 Bakersfield, CA93307 Sports .... ' .............................................................. 26 (805) 322-9874 Adult Team Sports ............................................... 29 (805) 326-1248 FAX Special Events ..................................................... 31 Upcoming Summer Activities ................................ 33 Lowell Neighborhood Parklnformation ................................................... 34 6104th Street Park Updates ....................................................... 36 Bakersfield, CA 93304 Park Amenities Guide .......................................... 40 (805) 326-1602 Park Map .............................................................. 41 (805) 631-8928 FAX Your City Parks .................................................... 42 Registration Information ....................................... 48 Silver Creek Registration Form ................................................. 49 7011 Harris Road Bakersfield, CA 93313 (805) 665-8033 (805) 665-2795 FAX Our business hours are: Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Excluding city holidays Recreation fun - Pages 3-30 Park fun - Pages 34-47 LWWW.OI.BAKEir-gFIELI .OA.Ug.,) POlicy New Instructors Photo Please be advised that all Do you have a special talent or skill you are participants involved in any interested in sharing? The Department of department programs or Recreation and Parks is looking for new instructors. special events are subject to We are especially interested in finding instructors to being photographed. Such teach classes in: photographsmay be used by the city of Ba'kersfield without · Ethnic Dances an obligation!toprovide · Fashion compensation tothose · Kick Boxing photographed. · Mother& Baby Exercise · Musical Theater, Dance, and Voice Lessons · Tai Chi If you are interested in teaching one of these or any other class, please contact us at 326-3117. Americans With Disabilities Act l The Department of Recreation and Parks complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made in recreation programs and facilities to enable participation by an individual with a disability. Participants must meet essential eligibility requirements for the program. If you are in need of special accommodations please notify us. We offer a T.D.D. line for the hearing impaired. Please call 321-9370. Rental Information The center is located on the comer of H~rris The center's multi*purpose room, kitchen, picnic ~re~s 3nd Reli3nce Drive. In ~nd p~vilion ~re ~v~il~ble for rental to the public. The ~ddifion to rentable ~re~s, m3ximum c3p~city of the multi-purpose room is ~ O0 this ~ 4-~cre complex people. The p~vilion offers lighting for evening events, features: b~s~e~b~ll go~ls, ~nd removable volleyball standards. With ~he exception of picnic ~re~s, rese~ions must be · b~sketb~ll coups m~de ~r least ~o weeks in ~dv~nce ~nd require ~ · disc golf course cleaning deposit. · exercise course · horseshoe pits Fee per hour · playground equipment (2 hour minimum) · heated swimming pool Multi-purpose room $56 e tennis couds Room w/kitchen $61 Call the center at 665-8033 Kitchen only $23 for additional info~ation. Covered pavilion area $23 Covered pavilion w/lights $26 One picnic area (includes shelter) $46 a day There are a variety of leisure classes held at the If an area is not rented it may be utilized on a first- center. These include: ;ome, first-se~ed basis. · Ballet& Gymnastics : :,:. . . .:¥. :: ~:: '+:.~¥-:.:-:+:.:.~::::¥.~¥:.:~:.::~.:.<:.~:~::~.:~:~:::~: ~:::'::~ ~ ~ .................... '~ ..... ~"":~::' : · Fun With Spanish ., · Ja~ercise · Karate · Tennis · TinyTot Dance · Pressed Flower Workshop Please refer to pages Silver Creek Community Center 10-26 for more info~ation. LOWELL NI;I . BO[ttO017 t)OMMUNITY The Lowell center is the most recent addition to our ~..~'~"'1~ recreation facilities. The center is located at 610 4th For the Street and features a variety "Theme Celebration" of recreation opportunities for The First Day of Each Month the commun.ity. Hours of operation are: Monday- Friday For January 1999: 8:0;0 'am"- 6:00 pm. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: , Celebration For more information, please call the center at 326-1602. i. Sports Features:i Teams are now forming to represent the center in ®' kitchen ' basketball, softball, track, and more. Fee for each is · game room · $5. If your child is interested, please call 326-1602. · classrooms · study areas · computers · basketball court · ' playground area TUe!dayt;' Spolrts DlaY We~dnes~a t: Art! & ~fts [)ay '~'"'~ri y'" ~' C°~puttr D~ The Lowell Center The center and park are Rental Information located on E. California Avenue ":' between King and Owens Facilities available for rental include: Streets and is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This 12.79 · gymnasium acre complex features: · kitchen · meeting rooms · lightedsoftballfield · picnic areas · swimming pool These facilities are available for rental when ~uch · tennis use does not conflict with activities offered by the · weight room Department of Recreation and Parks. For further information call A deposit of $50 is required for all reservations, 322-9874. except picnic areas, with the balance due one week prior to the reservation date. Fee per hour (2 hour minimum) Meeting room $53 Room w/kitchen $58 Gymnasium $38 One picnic area $28 / day Each additional area $18 / day Martin Luther King Center Notary Service Some of our programs depend on volunteer Notary service is offered for help. If you wish to senior citizens, put your expertise to in a program, or would Days: Monday- Thursday like to find out what Time: 3:00- 6:00 pm volunteer opportunities are available, please call Notary: Manuel Williams us at 322-9874. Fee: Free Looking for something fun and constructive to do after school? Then Bakersfield's B.E.$.T. (:Bringing Enrichment to Students Today) is the after school playground 'program for'you. This drop-in program offers a variety of activities like: games, arts and crafts, sports, music, special events, homework time, and more. Your child must attend the school at the program site. The program is for children in 1st - 8th grades with the exception of Planz school which has 3rd - 6th grades. There are no registration fees for the program; however, there may be a small fee for certain craft projects or special activities. Registration: A parent or guardian must complete a registration and waiver form to participate in the program. The registration form will provide program leaders with important information and will be kept on file at the site the child attends. Registration forms are 'available at You~: child's school site and the department office, 4101 Truxtun Avenue. B.E.S.T. program Sites and Times Bakersfield City School District Sites: Days: Monday - Friday (on days school is in session) School: ' Casa Loma School Time: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Frank West School 2:45 -5:15 p.m ' Munsey School 2:30 - 5:00 p.m Jefferson School 2:30 - 4:45 p.m : SequOia Middle School 2:30 - 5:00 p.m Stella Hills School 2:00 - 4:30 p.m ~ Washington Middle School 2:00 - 4:30 p.m ~ ; William Penn School 2:15 - 4:15 p.m , Co-Spon'~or~d by the Bakersfield City School District ,~ Greenfield Union School District Sites: Days: . Monday - FridaY (on days school is in session) School: , Fairview School Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. "Kendrick School 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. MCKee Primary & Intermediate 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. "Palla School 2:15 - 4:15 P.m. Plantation School 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ' Planz School 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Co-Sponsored by the GreenfieldUnion School District After School Game Centers ~:~:~ This program offers supervised recreational activities including homework assistance, games, tournaments, arts and crafts, sports, music, and contests. The Lowell center features a computer lab. There is no registration fee for this "drop-in" program; however, there may be fees for certain craft projects or special activities. A registration card and waiver form are required for every participant as this will provide the leaders with important emergency information to be kept on file at the playground sites. A parent or guardian must come to the program on the child's first day to fill out this registration form and sign the liability waiver. This program is not designed as a day camp or child care service. Children may participate in organized . activities or play on their own at the park and come and go as they please. Silver Creek Community Center Days: Monday - Thursday (except school holidays) Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Ages: 1st - 8th grades Martin Luther King Community Center 'Days: Monday - Friday I Time: (except school holidays) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages: 1st - 8th grades ~ Lowell Neighborhood Center Days: Monday- Friday (except school holidays) Time: · 2:00 pm - 5:45 pm Ages: 1st - 8th grades After school fun ! You can learn how to ~ make a quilt in this- 18-week program designed for beginners. Instruction will be giVen in all the skills needed to domplete a quilt. Participants' must purchase· their own s~pplies,' This class is spqnsored by.the Bakersfield Adult School. Day: Thursday Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am -Date: Begins January 21 How beautiful! Fee: Free Instructor:' Mary Daniels ~ Location: i Martin Luther King Community Center Calligraphy Workshop Learn the art of beautiful writing! This two-hour workshop will help you add flair to your invitations and greeting cards. You will gain an understanding of hand-lettering techniques and fundamentals. Topics include letter technique, proportions, spacing, layout and design for personal or commercial application.' Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 'Dates: SeSsion 1' February 27 Session 2: March 20 Fee: $40 for one class, includes supplies i InstrUctor: Jill Thayer Ages: 18 & up : Location: Silver Creek Community Center Mrs. P's Pressed Flower Workshop .~, Create your own beautiful stationery, bookmarks, candles and more. It's easy, fun, and inexpensive!. Learn the basics of pressing flowers propedy from an expert and finish a project in class. A complete supply kit with pressed flowers is included. Space is limited, so register for this popular class immediately! Day: Saturday Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dates: Session 1: March 27 Session 2: April 24 Fee: $20 Instructor: Lynn Pitts Botanical Artist and Garden Writer Location: Silver Creek Community Center Arts & Game Room '~l This program is designed to offer children a vadety of creative activities in a structured environment. Children will be instructed on how to make craft projects from a large selection of materials. Program activities include: · crafts · movies · table games Special events are designed to display participants, craft work and skills in a competitive format. Days: Monday- Friday Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Ages: 5 - 12 Fee: Free Location: Martin Luther King Community Center Dance & Gymnastics Tiny Tots Ages 2 - 5 Tiny tots will explore a variety of dance styles in this combination class. This class is perfect for beginning dancers who will learn the basic terms, positions, and movements of tap, ballet, and tumbling. What a great way to introduce your tiny tot to the beautiful art of dancing. Day: Tuesday Time:Ages4-5' 11:00-11:45am Ages 2 - 3:11:50 - 12:35 pm Dates: Session 1: February 2, 9, 16, 24 Session 2: March 2, 9, 16, 24 Session 3: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Fee: $28 for four lessons Instructor: Belinda Bean, All Star Dance Location: Silver Creek Community Center Ballet & Gymnastics - Jazz & Gymnastics Y°uth Ages6-11 Children will develop style and self-confidence, while learning foot positions, dance routines, and floor exercises. Gymnastics is offered with ballet or jazz. Day: Thursday Time: Ballet/Gym: 5:30 - 6:15 pm Jazz/Gym' 6:20 7:05 pm Dates: Session 1: February 4, 11, 18, 25 Session 2: March 4, 1.1, 18, 25 Session 3: '. April 7, 14, 21, 28 Fee: .$28 for four lessons~ Instructor: Belinda Bean, All Star Dance Location: Silver Creek. Community center International Ballroom Dancing Clogging Please join Ellie & Agnes Dimaya as they glide Enjoy the traditional American along the dance floor. Step-by-step you will be folk dance taught to a variety whisked away and after only a few lessons you of music, from bluegrass to could be the next Fred or Ginger. pop-rock and country. Clogging is a fantastic form of Day: Wednesday exercise that helps you Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm develop balance, Date: Ongoing coordination, and flexibility. Fee: Free Come join this fast-paced, Instructor: Ellie & Agnes Dimaya exciting class! Location: Richard Prado, East Bakersfield Day: Tuesday Senior Center Time: 2101 Ridge Road Beginning: 7:15- 7:45 pm (Ridge Road and Mt. Vernon Ave.) Easy Iht: 7:45- 8:30 pm  Intermediate: 8:30- 9:15 pm Recommended attire: i Int& Adv: 9:15 - 10:00 pm Ladies: Party Dress Gentlemen: Coat & Tie Fee Per Class: $4 adults . $3 children under 16 Dance Troupe Instructor: Loni O'Donley Boys and girls will be introduced to the art of tap and Location: Silver Creek modern dance, and will have the opportunity to Community Center perform throughout the community. They can Beginning cloggers may develop style, self-confidence, coordination, and join during the following balance while learning dance positions and routines. classes: Day: Saturday February 23 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am April 13 Date: Ongoing June 8 Ages: 12 & under Fee: Free Instructor: Karen Bostick Location: Martin Luther King Community Center · .,~ Dip & Salsa It's new! A salsa class for beginners. This class is  for those of you that have two left feet, no rhythm, Baiiet B sic and don't know a cumba from a guava. This is your chance to learn those Latin steps in a fun, no Learn the basics of ballet pressure atmosphere. The first lesson is free. If the class is not for you, you don't lose a penny, classes techniques. '.Classes include begin the first Thursday of every month. Partners bar work, center work and are not required.. You may register for this class at across the flbor combinations, the senior center. Emphasis is iplaced on alignment, musicality, and ~Day: Thursday muscle control. Dancers must wear a :leotard with Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Beginners stockings or Shorts at~d ballet 7:40 - 8:40 pm - Intermediate shoes. ." StartDate: February4 " Fee: $20 per person Day: Thursday $35 a couple Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Seniors 60 & over free , Instructor: Veronica Quintana Dates: , Location: Richard Prado, East Bakersfield Session '1: , Senior Center February ;4, 11, 18, 25 2101 Ridge Road Session 2: (Ridge Road & Mt. Vernon Avenue) Ua~ch ' i4, 11, i8, 25 Session 3: April ~8, 1-5, 22, 29 $30 Fee: Instructor: i The Garden Ages: !Grades 1 - 6 Location: iHighiand ~High School Wre§tling Room 2900 Royal .Scots Way Swing Dancing ~~~i~:=:~' .... -' Come learn the latest dance craze from the East and/or West Coast. On Tuesdays, experience the smooth moves of the West Coast Swing. Wednesdays, you can enjoy the high energy steps of the East Coast Swing. You can choose one or both of these classes taught by a regional dance champion while yo.u dance the night away. Comfortable shoes with smooth soles for turning will be needed. Partners are not a- requirement. West Coast Swing Day: Tuesday ·  Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Dates: Session 1' February 2, 9, 16, 23. Session 2: March 2, 9, 16, 23 Session 3: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Fee: $25 per person for four lessons ~ Instructor: Andrea Hall Location: Studio Del Sol 1417 H Street East Coast Swing Day: Wednesday Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Dates: Session 1' February 3, 10, 17, 24 Session 2: March 3, 10, 17, 24 Session 3: April 7, 14, 21, 28 Fee: $25 per person for four lessons Instructor: Andrea Hall Location: Studio Del Sol 1417 H Street ~X~,~ · Jazzercise Lap Swim Jazzercise is a dance exercise program that features energetic dance routines with new and Do'you want to get in shape exciting choreography. This program emphasizes and improve your overall flexibility, coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness? Participate in our endurance. year-round lap swim program in our heated pool - so don't Days: Monday- Friday be afraid to come out duringTime: 9:00 - 10:00 am these cold months and get your exercise. Day: Saturday · ', Time: 8:30- 9:30 am Days: M0nday- Saturday Days: Monday & Wednesday Times: 6:00-8:00 am Time: 6:00- 7:00 pm Fee: $2 per day Dates: This is a year-round exercise program $30 for a three so begin at your convenience. month pass Fee: $35 for 15 classes Location: Silver Creek $25 for 8 classes CommunitY'Center $10 for 5 claSses $5 for 1 class (Introductory offer for Why LaP~ Swimming? · first time students) ~ Instructor: Shannon Ong · Decrease~heart rate Location: Silver Creek Community Center · Lowers choleSterol and bl ood pre ss ure · Eases muscle spasms · and relaxes tight muscles · Increases~blood Workout Schedule circulation', Morning · Promotes fluid joint Mon: Jazzercise motion Tues: Step/Circuit · increases Cardiovascular Wed: Jazz/Circuit endurance Thur: Step Fri: Step/Circuit Sat: Cardio-Quick Evening ~/-----'~-~".'~,.,~ Mon: Jazzercize · ~~ Wed: Step- , .... Gymnastics · ::..:':'"~i. Develop muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination · ~ through floor exercises. Rolls, hand-springs, cartwheels, and round-offs are some of the skills you Yoga Classes will learn in this energetic yet disciplined activity.. · Students should wear shorts or sweats and a t-shirt. Interested in increasing Leotard and stretch shorts are acceptable. flexibility, strengthening muscles, and !earning new Day: Tuesday ways to deal with stress? Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Have we got the class for you! Dates: Session 1: February 2, 9, 16,'23 You'll learn breathing methods Session 2: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and exercises!to help reduce Session 3: Apr;il 16, 13, 20, 27 tension and c~lm the mind. Age: 1st - 6th grade This class is open to all levels. Fee: $30 No previous eXperience Instructor: The Garden required. Wear comfortable Location: Highland High School Wrestling Room clothes to move in. , 2900 Royal Scots Way Day: Tues, day ~ ~nW Itear 1'his ! Time: . 4:00:- 5:30 pm or" Senior Health Club 6:30 i~- 8:00 pm Dates: January 12, 19, 26, Come join our senior health club. A superVised` Febr!Jary 2, 9, 16 stretching and walking program designed for seniors. Fee: $60 for 6 classes All participants are encouraged to set and reach a Instructor: Margaret Blanc goal of health through walkingand stretching. LocatiOn: - Cai State University Bakersfield Days:. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Old Gym Time: 8:30- 9:30 am Date: Ongoing 'Fee: Free LOcation: Martin Luther King Community Center Roller Skating & In-line Skating Ice Skating Do you want to learn to in-line or roller skate.'? Then Lento to skate in four weeks! Skaters will learn the basics this class is for you! Ohildren and adults receive and enhance their balance, $0 minutes of instruction, skate rental, and ~vo speed, agility, and power. hours of open skating each lesson. Classes are Free skate rental and practice one month long and star~ the first Saturday of each time included. Skaters must month, arrive 20 minutes prior to ' class time to lace up their Day: Saturday skates. Dress warmly. Time: Advanced: 11:30 am Mittens or gloves are Intermediate: 12:00 pm recommended. Tiny Tots: 12:30 pm (7 & under) Beginning: 1:00 pm (8 & up) Day: Monday · Practice:3:45-4:15 pm Open Skate: Lesson: 4:15 - 4:45 pm Morning: 9:30 - 11:30 am Dates: Afternoon: 1:30 - 4:00 pm Session 1: February 1,8,~ Dates: Session 1: February 6, 13, 20, 27 15, 22 Session 2: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Session 2: March 1, 8, Session 3: April 2, 10, 17, 24, 15, 22 Fee: $20 for four lessons Session 3: April 5, 12, Instructor: Skateland 19, 26 Location: 415 Ming Avenue Ages: 4 & older Fee: $35 for four' lessons Instructor: Ice Palace Location: 3737 Rosedale Highway Let's skate! Dog Obedience ~ Get your dog under Control! Teach your dog desirable behavior in public, as well as at home. Your "companion" will be taught to respond to basic commands such as heel, sit, down, stay, and come. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have current vacCinations~ Handlers must be at least 16 years of age. The first class is for handlers only( Day: i. Wednesday Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dates: March 3, .10, 17, 24, 31, ,. April 7, 14, 21 Fee: $45 for 8 lessons Instructor: Lyn Dahm Location: Silver Creek Community Center ~ Cheerleading/Drill Team Go team go! Support your team, increase your coordination, strength, and flexibility using dance, i ' Day: i Tuesday ~~ Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm ~ Date: , Ongoing Ages: 3rd - 6th grade Fee: · Free Instructor: Staff Location: Lowell Neighborhood Community Center Karate Build your self-confidence, coordination, balance, and good health habits in. this traditional karate program. This class is designed for begi.n.~_n.[n_g to advanced students. Each session begins the first week of the month and' meets weekly. Ages: 6 & up Fee: $25 for four lessons $10 insurance a year for children $20 insurance a year for adults Instructor: Japan Martial Arts World Self-Defense Day: Monday Workshop Times: 7:00 - $:00 pm Dates: Session 1' February 1, 8, 15, 22 Learn to protect yourself by Session 2: March 1, 8, 15, 22 increasing your awareness Session 3: April 5, 12, 19, 26of dangerous situations. Location: Silver Creek Community Center Develop a feeling of security by knowing the techniques to defend Day: Saturday yourself. Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am Dates: Session 1: February 6, 13, 20, 27 Day: Saturday Session 2: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Session 3: April 3, 10, 17, 24Dates: Location: Silver Creek Community Center Session 1: January 9 Session 2: February 6 Session 3: March 6 Day: Tuesday Session 4: April 3 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ages: Teens- Adults Dates: Session 1: February 2, 9, 16, 23 Fee: Free Session 2: March 2, 9, 16, 23 Instructor: Japan Martial Session 3: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Arts World Location: Japan Martial Arts World Location: 3600 Chester 3600 Chester Avenue Avenue Effective Cycling Kids I: Balancing is Just the Beginning There really is more to bicycle safety than balancing. Get your young children started off on the right pedal! Learn proper helmet and bicycle fit, the quickest safety check around, common causes of accidents and how to avoid them, and how to help your children learn the skills they need to ride safely. This 1 1/2 hour class includes a video, handouts, and discussion for parents, as well as hands-On instructional time with your kids. Each child must have a properly fitting, approved helmet and a proper sized bicycle.in good working order. Day: saturday. Time: 9:30 - 11:00 am /c,~ Dates: ,*Session 1' January 23 '. Session 2: February 13 ~.~'~. ~ i Session 3: March 20 ~ ' ._ !SesSion 4: April 24 Ages:.. '4 - 9 years Fee: '. $i6 per Child/parent combo per session Instructor: '.John Lotze, Certified Effective Cycling Instructor with the 'League of American Bicyclists Location: ~Silver Creek Community Center Effective Cycling Kids II Real World Cycling For Kids You wouldn't~.send your kids to the pool without teaching them to swim. Why send them into the ;street on. a bicycle without the proper training? Whether your kids ride their bikes .to School, to the store, or just around the neighborhood, they will benefit from this class. Topics include traffic laws, scanning, road position, emergency stops, common hazards for cyclists, and more. Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 5:30 - 6:45 pm Dates: April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 Ages:- Grades 4 - 6 Fee: '-._ $55 per child InstrUctor: John Lotze, certified Effective Cycling Instructor with the - League of American Bicylists · LOcation: Silver Creek Community Center Vegetarian Cuisine ~ Fun With Spanish Looking for a way to lower your blood cholesterol, Learn Spanish through reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, games, activities, dialogues prevent or manage diabetes, or lose weight? Then and discussion. This is an this tasty class is for you. exciting language course taught by an experienced and Session 1: credentialed instructor. Day: Thursday Day: Thursday Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Date: January 21 Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm ~ Sess/on 2: Dates: Day: Tuesday Session 1: January 14, 21, Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm 28, February 4 Date: February 23 Session 2: February 11, Session 3: 18, 25, March 4 Day: Wednesday Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Session 3: April 1,8, 15, 22 Date: March 31 Ages: 4th grade -Adults Fee: $15 per person / $25 per couple Fee: $30 each class Instructor: Aimee Luter Includes tasting food and recipe Location: Silver Creek booklet. Community Center Instructors: Helen Steinweg and Letty Reed Maximum: 60 Participants Minimum: 30 ParticipantS Location: Pacific Health Education Center 5300 California Ave. Ste. 200 Toddler Tunes Music in' Me (Ages 2 1/2 - 3) (Ages 3 & 4) Don't miss out on this joyful This dynamic music-readiness program emphasizes first music experience for your ear training, solfege (note) singing, keyboard toddler. Youand your child activities, pitch, and rhythm awareness. Creativity is can share in a music-making stressed and parent involvement is required. There program of rhythms, finger is a limit of 10 students to each class. plays,, active movement gameS, keyb0, ardexploration, Session l: and singing..What a great Day: Tuesday way to start your budding Time: 5:00 - 5:30 pm musician. There is a limit of Dates: January 12, 19, 26, 10 students tb each class. ; February 2, 9, 16, 23 Sessiot~ '1: ' Day: Tubsday Session 2: - Day: Saturday Time:: 4:30- 5:00 pm Time: 10:45 - 11:15 am Dates: january 19, 26; February 2, 9, Dates: January !6, 23, 30, ', ~ 16,'23 February 6, 13, 20, 27 Session 2: i. Fee: $50 per child. Day: SatUrday Supply Fee: $20 Time: 10:15 - 10:45 am Includes book, work book, and cassette tape. Dates: January 23, 30, Please pay the supply fee directly to the February 6, 13,. instructor. 20, 27 " . Fee: $50,per child. Due tothe nature of the program, there are no Includes han~outs. Due to refunds, and makeup lessons are not available. the' nature of'the program, there are no refunds and Instructor: Cindy Mosley makeup lessons are not Location: Bakersfield Community Church 22nd & P Streets available. , Instrugtor: Cindy Mosley Location: Bakersfield Community Church 22nd & P - Streets Harmony Road Introductory Courses (Ages 4 - 11) The Harmony Road introductory courses give .... ~:~-..,. ,. parents an opportunity to see what this unique group piano program is all about. It is also a chance to see ~~ if your child is ready for structured music lessons. Activities include moving to music, expressive singing, rhythm games, ensembles, solfege (note) ~. ~ singing, ear training, and note reading. Curriculums are divided according to age. Parents attend each class with their child. There is a limit of 10 students to each class. Session 1: Session 2: Day: Wednesday Day: Saturday Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Time: 11:15 am - Noon Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10 Dates: January 16, 23, 30, Ages: 4 - 5 February 6, 13 Ages: 4 - 5 Session 3: SeSsion 4: Day: Tuesday Day: Wednesday ~ Time: 3:30 - 4:15 pm Time: 4:00 - 4:45 pm Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9 Dates: January 20, 27, Ages: 6 & 7 February 3, 10 Ages: 8- 11 Fee: $45 per child Supply Fee: $5 for book Please pay this fee directly to the instructor. Due to the nature of the program, there are no refunds and makeup lessons are not available. Instructors: Cindy Mosley Reiko Greenberg Location: Bakersfield Community Church 22nd & P Streets TENNIS FOR CHILDREN & AIDULT$ Tennis Lessons Tennis Anyone? This year-round class is a Group lessons are available for children and adults. junior development program. These classes offer a great opportunity to.perfect Participants will learn basic your game or to learn the basics. Participants must skills and techniques supply a racket and one unopened can of tennis including forehand, backhand, balls. serve, and volley. A limited number of balls and rackets Days: Tuesday & Thursday are available, for loan. Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Children ~ 7:00 -8:00 pm Adults Day:- .Saturday Dates: Time: 8:00 - 9:00 am Session 1' March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 Ages 11 T 17 Session 2: April 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 , ', Ages: 5 - 15 Children Day! SatUrday 16 & older Adults Time:. 9:30 - 10:30 am Fee: $28 Children" Ages: 7 - '10 $35 AdUlts Instructor:Robed Limpias Date: on§oing Location: Silver Creek Park Fee: Free Instructor; ' Kevin Nichols ~ Adult Tennis Social Location: ,Martin Luther 'King Community Center Fun, food and friends! Looking for ways to meet new players, make new friends, get some exercise  or just to have some fun? Join us for 8 weeks of tennis action. The format will be co-recreational with a handicap scoring system making it fun for players.of all levels. Players must.be atteast 18 year. s old..RegiStration will be limited to 16 Players' :taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy a ~ ~-~:,~----~---~ season ending potluck dinner for all interested players. .__~ _1 Lt__EL_EL; t.. , It' 1' !t!l ar~"~'l-~. "~H-- Day: Tuesday  Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Dates: March 2 -April 20 '"-~ . .Ages: 18 & older Fee: $16 per person Registration Deadline: 'February 16 Location: Siemon Park City Tennis Championships It's the 1999 Bakersfield City Tennis Championships! Hank Pfister and his staff will be managing the event this Year for the Department of Recreation & Parks. This is always an exciting tournament and one of the biggest events on the KCTA Grand Prix calendar. In Remembrance of i With the beautiful location of this year's event, we Etta Lewis 'are looking forward to our best tournament ever. Come out and enjoy the game of tennis with some of the city's best players. Tournament applications will be available at local tennis clubs and the department office beginning February 1. Dates: Singles & Mixed Doubles March 13 - 19 Doubles March 20 - 26 Registration Deadline: March 3 Official Draw: March 5 Fee: Singles $16 Doubles & Mixed Doubles $22 Location: Stockdale Country Club 7000 Stockdale Highway For additional tournament information call 834-1113. Etta was a former employee and Iongtime volunteer tennis instructor at the Martin Luther King Community Center. We recognize her for the many years she taught tennis free of ....... . charge to youth in southeast  and central Bakersfield areas. She will be deeply missed by · all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Beginning Golf Adults and kids will enjoy these group golf lessons designed for families and individuals. Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, grip, and basic scoring. Know the proper golf etiquette before you hit the greens! Each session includes driving range use and one round of golf. A golf club will be provided for each participant if needed. Day: Saturday Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ~ Dates: Session 1' January 9, 16, 23, 30 ~.~ ...... Session 2: February 6, 13, 20, 27 .~!~ ~.~. Session 3: March 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ ~ Session 4: April 3, 10, 17, 24 ,~;~ Fee: $40 per person Instructor: Valle Grande G01f Course ~, Location: 1119 Watts Drive Have you EXperienced Disc Golf? Disc Golf? Yes,~ instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc, or Fri,sbee. ® Instead of a grOund target, players try to throw their disc into a metal pole and basket target; The player who sinks their disc with the fewest number of strokes (throws) wins. Disc golf is easy, fun, and affordable fOr people of all ages and skill levels. Play free of charge during normal park hours. Location: Silver Creek Park A "hole" in one at Silver Creek! $1owpitch Softball Softball fever? Catch the cure Jn our upcoming spdng softball season. Leagues are being offered for men's, women's, and co-recreational teams. ASA rules with modifications will apply. Player's participation will be limited to a men's or women's, plus one co-recreational team per season. No team will be accepted after registration deadline unless needed to balance leagues or maintain equity. Games will be played weekdays from 6:30 - 10:15 pm. A) Most Competitive B) Competitive C) Semi-Competitive D) Recreational Spring League Registration: February 8 - March 5 Games Begin: Week of March 15 Ages: 18 and older · Fee: $425 per team Locations: Beach, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Patriots, Planz, and Wayside Parks. The Department reserves the right to determine game locations. Manager's Meeting: March 10 Co-recreation & Women's: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Men's: 7:15 - 8:15 pm Summer League ~. Crhe Department of Recreation~ Registration: '~" May 10 - June 4 & Parks reserves the right to place teams in divisions to Ages: 18 and older maintain the quality of Fee: $425 per team competition. Leagues for special organizations or Manager's Meeting: June 9 groups can be arranged upon Co-recreation & Women's: 6:00 - 7:00 pm request if facilities are Men's: 7:15 - 8:15 pm available. Games Begin: Week of June 14 AgULT fl;AM g OKf, IndOor Volleyball; Looking for some activity to fight that winter boredom? Need some exercise after the holidays? Looking for a fun workout indoors? Then co-reCreational volleyball is for you. The first six, teams registered in each division will be accepted. Teams play once a week at a local high school gym. Teams play a minimum of 10 matches. Divisions: A) Competitive B) Semi-competitive C) Good ~"~ ~.,~1~ .ovioe Games Begin: February 1 Days: Monday & Wednesday Game Time:' 7:00 - 10:00 pm Fee: $220 per team .Managers Meeting: January 21 Time:. 6:00 pm Location: Department Office' 4101 Truxtun Avenue Adult Basketball Missing the basketball season? You d°n't need the N.B.A, you can have all the action you can handle right here in Bakersfield. Grab a few of your friends and start your.own team. Your team could be magic or tragic, either way you'll get to run and gun and have a WhOle lot of fun just like the old days. Hurry down to register today! Registration: December 21 - Jan 26 Manager's Meeting: February 2 Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm Location: Department Office Fee: $390 per team 4101 Truxtun Avenue LocatiOn: To Be Announced Globetrotter Exhg ition$ Join us for some serious fun! Join a member of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, sponsored by Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, here to entertain us with what they do best. Day: Friday Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm ~.. Date: February 12 Fee: Free Location: Martin Luther King Community Cente Day: Saturday ~ Time: Noon - 1:00 pm Date:Fee~ February 13 Free "~ Location: West High School Springtime in Wonderland Bring the whole family to this 'figgs'traordinary event. Thisevent is based on the "Alice in Wondedand' story from Disney. Journey into our Wonderland for an enjoyable morning of springtime activities. Help the White Rabbit through the Mad Hatter's Maze, and search with Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum for some special treasures. See what is happening with the Cheshire Cat, yet watch out for the Oueen of Hearts, for she might have something up her sleeve! Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 am - Noon I Date:Fee: ApriIFree 3 ~ ~;.'~ Location: Centennial Park Montclair Street & Marella Way ..:.~ Multi-Cultural Festival Series Come out and enjoy the food, music, and dance of cultures from around the-World. You will have the opportunity to experience a different culture each week in a beautiful park setting. This is sure to be an event full of fun for the entire family. i' '~'-' -~.- ~ Day:Tuesday ~'-Ti,m.e: 5:30- 7:30 pm Dates: ....~ March 16... ...... Irish/Scottish .~ March 23 ......... Filipino -, March 30 ......... Basque ', April 6 .............. African-American '~ April 13 ............ Pacific Islander ~ .,.April 20 ............ Asian ~ April 27 ............ Mediterranean i May 4 .............. Hispanic Fee: Free LoCation: Jastro Park If you or your group would like to participate, please call us ar 326,3117. UFC0MII, glIMMI;F, ACTIVITII;g silver Creek Day Camp Are you tired of hearing that  Summer activities are just around your children are bored during the summer? Keep them ~_. the corned When the temperature busy participating in , is hot, and your children are out of constructive, fun-filled school, think cool. water, great activities, fun activities at the Silver Creek in the sun, and a summer job foryour Day Camp. Registration teenagers, begins on Monday, April 12, at the Silver Creek Community  Center and camp begins Aquatic Activities June 14. Exciting activities includeswim lessons, arts and Cool down in the city pools starting on June 14. We crafts, sports, games, guest speakers, and weekly trips. operate nine awesome swimming pools which include Beale, Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Planz, The day camp is open Saunders, Siemon, Silver Creek, Jastro, and Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Don't let Wayside. Various aquatic activities are held at each your children miss out on this pool site. These include: wonderful experience! · RecreationaISwim · LapSwim Summer Employment · Competitive Swim · Lifeguarding · Private & Semi-Private · Group Lessons Opportunities Lessons · Aquamotion Are you friendly, energetic, highly motivated, and love to work with'children? The Department of RecreatiOn and  Parks is looking for Mail-In Registration For Aquatics responsible, reliable individuals who are interested Mail-in registration will begin April 26. This will be in working as lifeguards, swim the first opportunity for participants to register for instructors, pool managers, aquatic activities. Registration forms will be camp counselors, and available in the summer brochure, which should be. recreation leaders. Interviews distributed in early April. Registration forms will be will be conducted March 29 - accepted by mail only, in the order they are received April 2 during spdng break. until May 10. Beginning May 10, walk-in registration For more information, please will be accepted. All classes have a limited call the Human Resources enrollment to maximize teaching efficiency. Department at 326-3773 or the department at 326-3117. The Department of Recreation and Parks takes a great deal of pride in the 41 parks located throughout the city, as well as the Kern River Parkway. Many of these parks have facilities available for rental to the public, whenever such use does not conflict with scheduled recreational activities. All permits and reservation policy requirements are obtainable at the department office, located at 4101 Truxtun Avenue. A list of the parks and their amenities is available on page 40. For more information, please call the 'office at 326-3117. ============================================= ::: ?~-{' . ======================= ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: :' ...:. :::::~::::::~ .. ,':.' ....... ~:.f'"";?'" "::!::i:i::::!:::. :!:::::~:i:::~:~ii~ !Z~.".R-j:;.>::.>:::i::ii:.~:::' ~..':Z::~ ~.::::i:ii:i:i:: :':::':::~:: :::::: ::i: -:-'~:? , Group Picnic Area Reservation The group picnic, areas are available for rental up to 120 days in advance, and no less than 2 working days prior to the date needed. Insurance, necessary documents, and additional fees may be required depending on the type of event. The daily fees listed below refe~ to the number of picnic areas or serving shelters available. ; ' . One Area or Facility: $28 i Each Additional Facility: $18 , Two Areasor'Facilities: $46 : Three Areas or Facilities: $64 -: Four Areas or Facilities: $82 , Five Areas or Facilities: $100 Alcohol Permits A permit is required t° consUme alcohol in all city parks and facilities. Permits must be obtained at least 48 hours in advance. Softball Field Use The city parks offer six lighted, regulation softball diamonds for rental. For a list of parks that offer reservable diamonds, please refer to the amenities guide on page 40. These fields must be reserved at least 2 working days in advance. Insurance, field fees, and a refundable deposit are required for daytime use. Daytime Rental: $28 Lighting: $17 hour (2 hr. min.) Patriots Park Softball Field Soccer/Rugby Field Use Many of the city parks offer multi-use fields on a first-come first-served basis. Two of the parks offer reservable fields with a minimum 2 working days notice. Insurance field fees, and a refundable deposit are required for daytime use. Beach Park Soccer Field Daytime Rental: $28 Lighting: $12 hour (2 hr. min.) Yokuts Park Soccer Field Daytime Rental: $28 Lighting: .$9 hour (2 hr. min.) Centennial Plaza In October 1998, the Centennial Plaza was officially dedicated to the city. The Department of Recreation and Parks is proud of this picturesque~addition to the Bakersfield centennial Garden and Convention Center. Come and enjoy the beautiful landscaping, El Tejon horses trotting through water, and a World-class fountain that kids or the young-at-heart can experience first-hand by just walking through the dancing waters. Go ahead, run on through the fountain! If you would like to reserve a special event at the Plaza we welcome you to do so. Please call 326-3117 to make your reservation. Fun at the Plaza! It's a Classic New Soccer Fields ..... Gardening Tips Love to play soccer but sometimes find it difficult to From Staff find a suitable place to do it? We're changing that. Well, it's the beginning of a Recently, soccer goals and additional lighting have new year. With the holidays been installed at the following parks: behind us and winter on the wane, it's time to start thinking · Garden Park, located on South Laurelglen of dusting off that lawn mower Boulevard west of Gosford Road to maintain that beautiful front · Campus Park South, located on Pin Oak Park yard of yours. Or maybe it Boulevard south of White Lane isn't so beautiful. Did you have a lot of weeds in your We are very proud to offer this service to the public, lawn last year, and didn't so let's get those kids out there and play ball! know what to do about it? And why is it that your neighbor had such a beautiful Chester Avenue lawn with no weeds? Chances are they applied a The holiday nights and every night of the year are pre-emergent herbicide (weed aglow with the new twinkle lights placed on the trees killer) on their lawn in the early along Chester Avenue median. Come downtown part of the year. As a matter and enjoy a daytime or evening stroll to admire the of fact, Super Bowl Sunday is all new landscaping along Chester, from 24th Street the day to consider putting to Truxtun Avenue. In September of this year, our down a pre-emergent that will department accepted maintenance responsibilities lessen the amount of weeds in for the landscape improvements along Chester your lawn. Your local nursery Avenue and we are proud to be a part of this will have what you need in handsome addition to our community and the stock. Go ahead, make your revitalization of downtown Bakersfield. neighbors jealous. Graffiti Hotline V191T OUE WL~ ~iT[[ A~' ~ If you see any graffiti in the -%, WWW. I. AKL FIL E A.U9,) parks, please call 32-ERASE (326-7273). Open House and Park Dedications On October 1.8, recreation and parks staff, along with Councilmember Pat DeMond, hosted an open house at Jefferson Park. This activity was designed so the citizens in the neighborhood could come out and meet city staff and their Councilmember. We had a great time! On October 24,!Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan, along With Department staff, dedicated Stonecreek Park. Located on Akers Road and White Gate, this wonderful neighborhood park has been featured in previous brochures. 'The dedication provided the local residents and their children an open forum for questions and answers regarding park development, and the children had a great time making buttons with the staff. ' Stonecreek Dedication Making buttons at Stonecreek ! lvrtroduei a the Fark Operations staff of Area 1 Area 1 lies in the western sections of Bakersfield and covers approximately 20 square miles. The parks in this area are: ~ Bill Park Greens ~ Pin Oak ~- Campus Parks North 8, South' -~- Silver Creek ~- Deer Peak ~- Tevis ~- Garden ~- Wilderness ~ Haggin Oaks ~- Windsor Area 1 is a high density landscape area with a challenging variety of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and turf. Consistent, year-round maintenance practices from our staff enhances the looks of all the miles and miles of streetscapes, medians, and parks that grace this beautiful city of Bakersfield. Thank you for a job well done to the staff of Area 1 ! Top row, left to right: Bob Kotenski, Manuel Negron,' Ruben Lomas, Bruce St. John. Next row: Larry Saldana, Guy Bowers, Frank Cantrera, Tony Jimenez, Ignacio Alvarado, Matt Dallam. Next row: Gregorio Herrera St., Irene Gonzalez, Rosa Jaquez, Doroteo Mendoza, Alberto Perez, Lee Ochoa. Front row: Louis Hinzo, Daniel Romero, Wes Alemao, Francisco Gamon, Luis Gomez. Not pictured: Woody Affieck, Al Figueroa, Guadalupe Galindo, Gregory Morales, Mike Stone, and Abel Torres. Amberton Beale 2 Campus Pk N Castle X ......................................... [Central :i 2 Coral Keys I X ~.,v. at~iiiii~i~:~ DeerPeak - X X iii!iiiiiiii!i!i!iI~ ................ Grissom 2 Jastro 2 ~' ~ X X X IX X X Kroll MLK 2 ~ }( ~ ~ X )(' )(' Pin Oak X Quailwood Seasons Silver Creek 2 Stone Creek University x Wilderness Windsor :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: i ~:;:~:::~:::~::: · .;.: ~iii~!:~]~i~'i~ V Basketball half-courts 8. Centennial Park Montc~air/Marella 14. Deer Peak Park Deer/Beckenham Pk 20. Jeff~rs~ Park ~ale Ave / Bemar~ 22, Kroll P~rk Kroll Way/Montal~ 30, Seasons Park 36. Universi~ Park UniverSity/Camden ~lderness~arris · .~!. · ~ ~ Am~onP~rk ~ .' ~': ' ..... 2.7fi acras, lh[s park offors picnic tablos, ~rills, play, round . ' ~~ oqu}pmont, and a covorod sholtor. ~o rostrooms. · ~a~hPark  ' 31.50 acres. This is the city's largest park it features a lighted softball field that can be rese~ed, 'a soccer field, ~~~ horseshoe coups, picnic area, individual tables, grills, · .;::~:~:~;:~:~:;~:::~.~u~ playground equipment, concession stand, and restrooms. ~ ........... ';~:~:~ · Beale Park Beach Park 6.83 acres. Nestled in a ~zy neighborhood, Beale Pa~ 'features picnic areas, individual picnic nooks, grills, amphitheater, swimming pool, wading pool, lighted tennis ~~ couKs, lighted horseshoe ~uRs, volleyball, playground  equipment, backstop, lighted basketball ~u~, ~ncession stand, and restmoms. Bill Park Greens 3 acres. This park has picnic tables, grills, a lighted basketball halfcou~, playground equipment, and ~vered ~ shelter. There are no restmoms. .... Ca "us.ar .o. ' ~~ 8.13 acres. Campus Park No~h features an exercise ~urse, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, and Beale Pa~ ' ~vered shelter. No restmoms. Campus Park South 12.13 acres. Picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, ~vered shelter, and lighted tennis ~u~S. No mstmoms. Castle Park 4.21 acres. Features picnic tables and playground equipment. No restrooms. · Centennial Park 9.67 acres. Offers picnic areas, serving shelter, individual picnic tables, covered shelter, grills, backstop, lighted Centennial Park: volleyball, tennis, basketball, and horseshoe courts. There i are also multi-PurPose courts, playground equipment, and , restrooms. · Central Park 8.11 acres. You can relax and enjoy picnic areas, individual picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, stage area, and restrooms at this location. This park features: Art Gallery Camellia Gardens Canal, with water fowl Senior citizens building Challenger Park Central Park 5 acres. Named after the space shuttle, this park offers picnic tableS, grills, playground equipment, and a basketball coral Keys Park .:=¥:~'~=*~==¥~=*=='~='¥?.:'=.':~>==="-?'-'¥ 2.4 acres. Come and enjoy the picnic tables grills, playground with covered shelter, and a small open game area. No restrooms. 'Corvallis Park 5.5 acres. This park features picnic tables, grills, and playground equipment. No restrooms. Deer Peak Park 6 acres. Come to this park and enjoy the basketball courts Challenger Park (not lighted), picnic tables, grills, serving shelter, playground equipment, and restrooms. Garden Park . 6.19 acres. This park features picnic tables, grills, and playground equipment. No restrooms. · Grissom Park 12 acres. You can reserve picnic areas and a serving shelter, or come by and enjoy individual picnic tables and grills. You can play softball at the backstop, basketball or volleyball on lighted courts, or select your game on the multi-purpose game court. There is also playground equipment and restrooms. Garden Park · -';,':'~'~-..':..'- Haggin Oaks Park ~:'~i:., ' ' 10 acres. Enjoy picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, "~'~'~? ' exercise course, and lighted tennis courts. There are no restrooms. International Square  6.3 acres. There are picnic tables in this park but there are no restrooms.  ®' JastroPark 9.24 acres. Jastro Park has one of the largest picnic areas Jastro Park which can accommodate approximately 300 people, and this also includes a serving Shelter. A second picnicarea holds about 100 people. There is a lighted amphitheater, ~ lighted basketball, tennis and horseshoe courts, swimming , pool, volleyball and badminton areas, playground equipment, concession stand, and lighted restrooms, · Jefferson Park 8.55 acres. This park offers one picnic area and serving shelter, individual picnic tables, grills, stage area with seating, lighted basketball, :tennis, and volleyball courts. Other features are horseshoe courts, swimming pool, playground equipment, and restrooms. jefferson park Kroll Park 4.'39 acres. Enjoy the picnic tables, grills, covered shelter, and playground equipment at this neighborhood park. No restrooms. · Lowell Park 9.23 acres. Lowell Park has a picnic area, individual picnic tables, grills, basketball court, backstop, volleyball and badminton area, playground equipment, and restrooms. You can also visit the Lowell Neighborhood Center located here, and join in the many activities offered. Kroll Park -i · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park 12.79 acres. This park offers many choices for fun and relaxation. There are picnic areas, individual tables, grills, lighted basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, lighted softball field, stage area, swimming pool and restreoms. The community center has a newly resurfaced gymnasium, meeting rooms, and a kitchen. · Patriots Park 20 acres. Next to West High School, this park offers picnic areas, a serving shelter, individual picnic tables, and grills. There are also lighted volleyball and lighted basketball courts, Pin Oak Park lighted softball fields, playground equipment, a concession stand, and restrooms. Pin Oak Park 16.8 acres. This large park features picnic tables, grills, covered shelter, sand volleyball courts, lighted basketball courts, playground equipment, and restrooms. __ 8.12 acres. Enjoy the picnic areas, serving shelter, individual picnic tables, and grills at this location. There is also a lighted softball field, horseshoe courts, volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pool, playground equipment, and restrooms. Planz Park Quailwood Park 5:55 acres. This lovely neighborhood park features picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, and a.shelter. No restrooms. · Saunders Park 11.26 acres. You will enjoy picnic areas, a serving shelter, '~"'-- individual picnic tables, grills, lighted basketball and tennis courts, a backstop, lighted volleyball court, playground equipment, and restrooms. Quailwood Park i~i;iiiii;iiiiiiiii~ii~iiii!i::iiiiiiiii~}i~i~iii!~iiiiiiii~ili~i!~ playground, equipment. No restrooms. ·Siemon Park 9.07 acres.. Come. on over and enjoy the basketball court, swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball court, and playground equipment. There is a picnic area, individual picnic tables, grills and restrooms. Seasons .................................................................... Park · Silver Creek Park 14.17 acres. Silver Creek is one of our most popular parks. i You will find picnic areas, covered shelters, individual picnic ' tables, and grills. There are also lighted tennis and i basketball courts, a volleyball, area, a stage, playground ' "':" .... ' ":~liiiii~! ..... I equipment, and a beautiful swimming pool. Enjoy playing !ili~..'..~.~ on the disc golf course or shape up on the fitness course. iii!i!!iiii!ii YOU can rent the multi-purpose room, kitchen or pavilion court area at the community center. Stiern Park :=-- ........... 5 acres. Named after Senator Walter Stiern. This park' offers picnic tables, grills, covered shelter, playground equipment and a basketball half court (lighted). No ~ restrooms. Siemon Park Stonecreek Park 3.43 acres. Stonecreek is the city's newest park and offers picnic tables, grills, and playground equipment. No restrooms. Tevis Park 8.93 acres. Enjoy the picnic' tables and grills, basketball .courts, sewing shelter, and playground equipment. No restrooms. University Park 11.47 acres. This park offers picnic tables, grills, covered shelter, and playground equipment. No restrooms. Stiem Park · Wayside Park 14.32 acres. You can enjoy picnic areas, covered serving shelter, individual picnic tables, and grills. Play basketball, tennis or volleyball on our lighted courts. There is a lighted softball field that you can rent, a swimming pool, playground equipment, and restrooms. Westwold Park 4.25 acres. Picnic tables, grills, covered shelter, and playground equipment, make this a nice neighborhood park. There are no restrooms. Westwold Park Wilderness Park 5.2 acres. Relax and enjoy the picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, and a covered shelter in this neighborhood park. No restrooms. Weill Park 1.92 acres. Picnic tables and grills. No restrooms. · Wilson Park 8.4 acres. This park features a picnic area, individual picnic tables and grills. You can play volleyball, basketball, tennis and softball (backstop) at this park. There is playground equipment for the children, and restrooms. Wilderness Park Windsor Park 7.25 acres. Visit our newest park and enjoy picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, and a covered shelter. You can play volleyball, basketball, and soccer at this park. There are restrooms. · YokutsPark' 18.25 acres. Named after the Yokut Native American tribe, this park is becoming one of the most popular city parks. The Kern River runs along the back of the park and enhances this beautiful outdoor setting. It has three picnic areas, individual picnic tables, and grills. There is a lighted soccer field, playground equipment, and restrooms. Yokuts Park · Parks with rentable areas General Registration ...... Mail-In Registration Registration will be accepted Fast and convenient! Registrations will be from the date this brochure is processed in the order received. If a program is released, unleSs a program full, you will be contacted. For prompt processing, specifies otherWise~ Many of please complete the following steps: our programs fill very quickly, and registration is on a first- · Fill out registration form completely come, first-served basis. · Enclose check or money order payable to Schedules arelsubject to "City of Bakersfield": change, cancellation, or · Sign form. Registration will not be rescheduling. ~Programs may processed without a signature. be canceled if minimum · Mail to: enrollment req,Uirements are City of Bakersfield not met. Department of Recreation & Parks 4101 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 Assumption of Risk . Walk-In Registration The Assumption of Risk at the Drop bythe department office, 4101 Truxtun bottom of the registration form Avenue, or the Silver Creek Community Center, (page 49) must. be signed for 7011 Harris Road. Cash, checks, and money all programs at':the time of orders ~are accepted for payment. registration. . Office Hours: Monday, Friday : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Form Please read the registration information on the previous page before completing this form! This form is not for adult team sports use. You must register in person for adult team sports. Registration Form (Please print) Adult/Parent Last Name First Name Daytime Phone Address Evening Phone City State Zip Emergency Contact Name & Phone Special Information (Medical Alerts, etc.) Youth Sports: Shirt Size & Grade in School Off|ce Use Orlly Initials: Date: Receipl~ Amount: ~ii~iiill~il Release/Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration IN CONSIDERATION of my, (and or my child), being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns, from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death or property damage which may hereafter accrue to me as a result of my participation in this City sponsored recreation event. This release/assumption of risk, is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing parties from any and all liability arising out of, or in any way connected with, said acceptance and receipt, even though liability may arise out of the neglegence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities, mentioned herein. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the undersigned assumes all risks associated with this event and that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to idemnify and hold free and harmless the foregoing parties from an loss, liability, damage, cost or expense which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintenance or property ~iamage that may be sustained. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND I SiGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature Date If participant is under 18, parent or guardian must sign a release. ' City Council Mayor Bob Price ~ Ward 1 Irma Carson, Vice Mayor ~ Ward 2 Patricia J. DeMond CiTY OF BA_r~RSF[ELD Ward 3 Mike Maggard , Ward 4 David Couch Ward 5 Randy Rowles ~o~-,~R~c^crrv Ward 6 Jacquie Sullivan · , I. ,I I I, AdministratiOncityWard7Manager Mark C. Salvaggio .Alan Tandy Asst. City Manager John W. Stinson Asst. City Manager AlanChristensen Community Services Citizens' Advisory Committee The public is invited to attend the committee meetings held at the Department Office, 4101 Truxtun Avenue, on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm. Members Richard Russell, Chairperson Jack Goldsmith, Vice Chair TREE CITY USA, .a~ C~o Geraldine Spencer Leonard Schroeder Judy Valenzuela Alfonso Sierra TEAM FUN 9ire~r Stan Ford Assistant 9irector Allen Abe I~usi,ess Ma,ager Jane Gardner Coleen Blair Terry McCormick Assistam' guperim'e~dem' 9epartme~ gta{'l: of Parks Patty Hoffman, Mike Doyle Secretary Supervisors Lisa Moton, Henry Joke Accounting Clerk Ed Lazaroti Denise Sullivan, Terry McCormick Henry, Nell, Ed Accounting Clerk Lee Ochoa Coleen Blair, Neil Tierney Clerk Typist Assista~rl' Beverly O'Donley, Clerk Typist Superi~e~.de~ 0~ Keereati0. Andra Perry, Henry Shipes Clerk Typist Supervisors Henry Shipes Marti. Luther Ki.g Dean Jones Ceil'er Linda McVicker Cheryl Clayborn, Tim Ruiz Clerk Typist Specialists Silver Creek Ccwter Terri Elison Joanne Dellinger, Holly Larson Clerk Typist Jeannette Triscuit Terri, Holly, Jeannette /~T~,,STEEL Sachs Electric 995 Pr~#arcd ~, I~lac~ ~ V~atch CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SUMMARY NUMBER EIGHT November 1, 1998 to November 30, 1998 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS I. Major construction quantities to date include: · Man Hours To Date: 114,200 mh Plus Electrical Workers and Ironworkers · Square Feet of Concrete Formwork: 429,600 sf · Concrete-Steel Reinforcing Installed: 990 tons · Cubic Yards of Concrete Placed: 13,300 c.y. · Cubic Yards of Structure Excavation: 26,300 c.y. · Cubic Yards of Site Excavation: 65,400 c.y. · Cubic Yards of Trench Excavation: 41,200 c.y. · Cubic Yards of Bedding and Backfill: 35,500 · Linear Feet of 42-inch, 48-inch and 60-inch Diameter Cement Mortar Lined Steel Pipe: 4900/4959 · Linear Feet of S/10" Sludge Bed Piping 9420/10,369 II. Kiewit Pacific Co. performed the following: Site: Installed the condensate trap manhole for the gas flare system. Backfilled sludge inlet and decant structures at the Sludge Drying Beds. Started installation of the 8" sludge line from Primary Clarifier No. 1. Primary Clarifier: Installing the launder trough on Primary Clarifier No. 3. Trickling Filters: Completed placing media in Filter No. 2. The trickling filter distribution equipment is installed. Recirculation Pump Station: All the piping is installed. Completed electrical connections to the pump motors. Secondary Clarifiers: Completed placing the launder walls. Most of the secondary clarifier equipment is in place. The fiberglass weirs on all three secondary clarifiers are basicly in place. Digesters: Placed the concrete for Digester No. 3 dome. Continuing to install process pipe in the Digester Control Building Basement. Set the cogenerators and heat exchangers. Rehabilitation Work: Removed the sludge and cleaned Digester No. l, in preparation of doing rehab work on the digester. Page l Pouring Sludge Bed Outlet Structure SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS There are no claims and construction changes are minor. · Kiewit has had only two minor recordable accidents to date on the project. · Most o£the large equipment is on site allowing the work to continue as scheduled. AREAS OF CONCERN · None PROPOSED CHANGE ORDERS · Change Order No. 2 is with the City o£Bakersfield £or processing. · Proposed items for Change Order No. 3 include: · Deletion of herbicide at drying bed roads. · Deletion of dehumidification requirement for digester coatings. · Credit for deletion of AC-1 economizer. · Additional work £or Headwork's ramp. Relocated electrical duct into existing Operations building. Secondary clarifier launder grout reinstatement. · Grit room exhaust £an relocation. · Electrical duct at digester area replaced with direct buried conduit. · Relocate e~erior light at Secondary Sludge Pump Station. Page 2 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION * 121 RFI's have been received/processed as of November 30, 1998 · 6 Days on average turn around. SHOP DRAWINGS · 291 Shop Drawings have been received/processed as of November 30, 1998. · 11 Days on average turn around. Overflow Boxes for Digesters No. 3 & 4 PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR DECEMBER 1998 Site: Install water lines for hose bib connections near the secondary clarifiers. Install sludge lines from Primary Clarifier No. 2 and the Secondary Sludge Pump Station. Excavate the drainage sump. Primary Clarifier: Finish placing the launder wall for Primary Clarifier No. 3. Install Primary Clarifier No. 3 influent gate at the Distribution Box No. 1. Connect existing primary piping imo the Primary Effluent Junction Box. Page 3 Trickling Filters: Adjust the trickling filter distribution arms. Recirculation pump Station: Start painting the effluent piping and pumps. Secondary Clarifiers: Continue installing the clarifier equipment. Start finish coating the clarifier equipment. Digesters: Digester Control Building is still the critical path. Leak test Digester No. 4. Paint the inside dome of Digester No. 3. Continue installing process pipe and HVAC ductwork in the Digester Control Building. Pulling wire between the Recirculation Pump Station Electrical Room and the Digester Control Building Electrical Room. Secondary Clarifier No. 1 Page 4 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SUMMARY DESCRIPTION STATUS Notice to Proceed Dated February 9, 1998 Contract Time, Calendar Days 730 Original Completion Date February 8, 2000 Substantial Completion Date May 7, 1999 Time Extensions Approved 25 Days Construction Revisions Delay Days 29 Revised Completion Date March 8, 2000 Original Contract Amount $29,239,800 Change Orders Approved (92,342.61) Revised Contract Amount $29,147,457.39 Amount Earned This Period $1,913,528.06 Amount Earned to Date $20,156,784. Percent Complete, $ 68.94 Calendar Days Used 295 Percent Complete, Calendar Days 39.0 Septage Station Slab 98-178 Page 5