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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/05 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM October 21,2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City · FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. Thanks are due to Congressman Thomas for supporting the Council Goals position on locating the federal courthouse downtown. A copy of a letter he sent to the General Services Administration is enclosed. The GSA is scheduled to make a decision on that subject in the near future. 2. Councilmember Couch and a staff delegation visited the Editorial Board' this week on the Sphere of Influence issue to clarify our position and ask for support. 3. Please remember to bring your ideas, comments etc on reapportionment to the Council meeting on the 26th and/or to take advantage of meeting with Dave Dow to do trial runs of different scenarios in advance of the meeting. The schedules for the November 9th and 30th meetings, along with the one meeting in December, are very full! 4. We will meet with Cai Trans on October 25th in Fresno on the cooperative agreement and various other substantive matters regarding the TR (Thomas Roads) project. 5. After considerable review we are going to start hiring processes for the initial staff for the TR (Thomas Roads) project. We believe that will include an Account Clerk, Property Agent, Secretary and five Engineers. We are also doing an RFP on a consulting Project Management firms services. 6. Attached is a calendar showing the proposed Council meeting dates for 2006. Please review it carefully and provide the Clerk's office with your comments. 7. We always attempt to take a creative look at our outstanding debt to see if refinancing, due .to interest rate or other changes, can gain us some economic advantage. It appears, based on today's interest rates, that a partial advance refunding of our debt on the arena/convention center is possible. The "advantage" in this instance would be to generate monies for capital improvements to the structures to rehab or enhance marketability-with no end change in debt costs. Such an action would relieve the City budget from the need to do the same capital improvements in future years and/or enhance the revenue stream in the building. Since the gain comes from debt structure changes, it is a bit like winning the lottery. Honorable Mayor and City Council October 21, 2005 Page 2 All of this is interest rate-sensitive, so the potential gain can get better or worse as the process takes place, and it could even go away altogether. Thus, rapid action is desirable. If it were done today, we could expect to realize between $1.5 and $1.9 million for projects over a 2-year period. We are actively working on a project list, but they must be within the arena/convention center. Documents to implement the projects would appear on the Council agenda in November or December. Please call if you have questions or concerns. 8. The dedication ceremony for the Parkview Cottages took place Thursday morning. They are a lovely addition to downtown - hopefully a first of many more to come. If you missed the ceremony, models will be open at 21st and R Streets. 9. The Street Maintenance work schedule for the week of October 24th is attached. We have sent this out routinely, but a big congratulations and thank you is due the Streets division. They rebuilt and trained the staff, and are making a significantly positive impact! 10. This Saturday, October 22nd, is Make a Difference Day. In recognition, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful has several events planned citywide. Most notably, volunteers will be planting 500 daffodils at City Hall. Please refer to the attached memo for any events in your area. 11. Attached is the September monthly report from Recreation and Parks. 12. The Winter 2005 edition of the Recreation and Parks brochure is provided for you. 13. Responses to Council requests are'enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Carson · Response to citizen regarding the South Mill Creek Project; Councilmember Benham · Follow-up to a request for a streetlight on Spruce Street; · Possibility of using CDBG funding to install curb, gutter and sidewalk on Brundage, between "H" and Oak Streets; Councilmember Ma.q.qard · Proposal to enhance and expand the 34th Street medical corridor; · Letters of appreciation regarding the acquisition of a seat on LAFCO. Attachments AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk R~C~VED: 10/20/05 10:45AM; ->C];TY OF BAKERSF'rELD; #125; PAGE 2 202~58798 OI;~l~ 0~ICES: WILUAM M. THOMAS _~. ,~ ~,,; ~ND O~, CAUFO~N~ ~ ~EASFE~, ~ 933~ (661) 327~611 COMMIE ON WAY5 AND MEANS ATAe~ERO, ~ 9~22 C~)A~ {~5) 461-1 ~4 (805} ~3~--Sau;. COUNW JOJ~ COMMIE ON T~ON 22a~ ~Y~RN HOUSE OFF~E (202J ~2916 ~a~tngton, ~ October 20, 2005 Mr. Stcphen Perry Administrator U.S. General Services Administration 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20a05 Dear Administrator Perry: l write regarding the construction of a federal courthouse in Bakersfield, California, which I represent. Specifically, 't wanted to ensure that you were aware that the City of Bakersfield strongly supports the selection of a downtown site for the new federal courthouse. To that end, enclosed please find a letter from its City Manager. I also wanted to request that the General Services Administration give full and £air consideration., as required by Executive Order 12072, to downtovm sites when determining a location for the federal courthouse. In addition, t ask that you keep me apprised of:developments related to this project; the staff contact in my office is my Legislative Directorl Mike Holland, at 202-225-291. Thank you for your consideration in fi'ds matter. Best regards, WlLL1AM M. THOMAS Member of Congress WMT/mdh Enclosure RECEIVED: 10/20/O5 10:45AM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #125; PAGE 3~,%-,'~,~A"' ' Oc~ ~0 05 01:52p 20~2~587~8 ~02~258798 p.3 10/14/2005 13:38 FAX -* ~C Back ~002 RlghtFax 10/1{/2005 2:21 PAOE 002/00~ Fax Se~er B A K E R S 1~' I E L D Alan TancN· OW Manager October 13, 2005 The Honorable William M. Thomas House of Representatives, 21s' IDlstrlct 4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150 Bakersfield, CA 03309 RE: GSA Selection of Federal Courthouse Site Dear Mr. Thomas: For the last three years the General Services Administration (GSA) has been working with developers and the City to secure proposals/or Dullcllng a new the Federal Bankruptcy Court and U.S. Marshall Services facility. We would like to ask your assistance to ensudng the downtown sites that ar~ being proposed ere .given the appropriate oon$ideration in the selection process, whioh is occurring within the next few w~,eks. The City of Bakersfield continues to believe that downtown Bakersfield is best suited to the Federal Courthouse needs, and meets the Intent of Executive Order 12072. Federal guidelines under Executive Order 12072 are in place to require the process for meeting federal space needs in urban areas be glven first consideration if feasible to a centralized community business area and adjacent areas of similar character. The intent of this order can be easily applied to the two potential downtown sites. We offer the following pertinent sectlor~s of the Order along with how the downtown sites meet the objectives: A. 1-103 Except where such selection is oth,.~rwiso prohibited, the process for meeting Fedex'al space needs in urban areas shall give fi~'st consideration tO a centralized community business area and adjacent areas of slrnfl~ar character, including other specific areas which may be reCOmmended by local officials. The downtown Bakersfield area ties within the original Downtown Redevelopment Project Area, so formed to preserve the oentralized community business area. Both proposed downtown sites are underu[lllzed 'and would be suitable for the Court's needs. There are many legal offices in the downtown area, Including the Publio Defender's office, the District Attorney's office and many individual law offices, The proposed site plans and elevations of the Federal Courthouse would be In keeping with the similar character of Adjacent buildings in the downtown. '~ City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office - 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield · California · 93301 (661) 326-375! ,, Fax(§61 ) 324-1850 RECE,~,VF:D; 10/20/05 10:45AM; ->CTTY OF BAKERSF"rELD; #125.; PAGE 4 ].0/14/2005 13:38 FAX ,. WDC Bacl~ ~003 Ri~h%F&X 10/1~/2005 Z: 21 PAG~ 00~/004 F~x Proposed Federa~ Courl~ouse October 13, 2005 Page 2 Et, 1-104 The process of meeting FeStal ;;pace needs in urban areas shall be cqnsistent .with tl3e policies of mis On/er and shall include consideration of the folloWing criteria: (al Compatibility of the site wi~ Staze, regional, or local development, redevelopment, or conserYatlon obJecb'v~. (b) Conformity with the actlvftles and programs of other Federal agencies. (c) Impact on economic development and employment opportunities in the urban area. including the utilization of human, natural, cultural, and community re~ou~ces. (d) Availability of adequate low and rJ~oderate income housing for Federal employees and their families on a nondiscriminatory basis. .(el Availability of adequate publio transportation and parldng and accessibility to the public. Currently, the Bankruptcy coud is meeting at 800 Truxtun Avenue (a building'previously owned by the Federal government). Downtown Bakersfield is a hub of redevelopment which the City and other agencies support. Over a number of yearn, City and Redevelopment Agency have put in tremendous time, funds ~nd efforts in creating a .vibrant downtown. Some of thOSe projects include the fh/e-sto~y building occupied in part by ~he University of California at Merced satellite campus; the District Affomey's new building which houses a state-of-the-art crime lab and the D.A.'s Family Support Division. Recently, the City's Recreation and Parks Department atld Economic and Community Development Department moved into a brand new three-sto~ office complex at 900 Truxtun Avenue, adja, cent to 1he proposed downtown sites. A central location make~ it easy a~omobile and train commuters to reach the Courthouse. The award-winning Amtrak station Is located within walking distance from the downtown sites, anti is tied into the bus routes and stations as well. There is plenty of on-street parking located downtown. 't'he City, Agency, and private developers are creating housing, includlng affordable housing units in the downtown area, A number of projecte are being plar~l~ed or Ullder construction to this end. with the vision of a downtown community where people live, work and recreate. There Is a myriad of cultural and recreational activities in the downtown area. The Rabobank Arena/Bakersfield Convention Center hosts plays, concerts, semi-professional hoCkey and arena2 football. Adjacent to this is the new McMurtrey.Aquatic Center and Bakersfield Ice Rink which serves the community. Down10wn also houses ~. beautiful, state-of.the-art library, a number of dinner theaters, a var/ely of restaurants, the historic Fox Theater and the Bakemfleld Museum of Art, and Central Park. C. 1-106 Site select'on end space assignments shall take into account the management needs for consolk~ation of agencies or ac#v/Ecs in oommor~ or adjacent ~pace In order to improve administration and management and effect ~economies. Even though the superior arid municipal courts have merged, the courts am still housed in two Separate buildings, located essentially across the street from the proposed downtown sites. One of the court buildings ho~ses the Intake facility for the Kern County Jail. The Bakersfield RECEIVED: 10/20/05 IO:4t~AM; ->C'rTY OF BAKERSiF;ZELD,; #125; PAGE 5-, O'c~, ~0 05 01:5~'p ~0~58798 202~258798 p.5 10/14/2005 13:38 F~ ~ ~C Bac~ ~004 ~gh~F~x 10/~4/2005 2:21 PA~E 004/004 Prolx~ed Federal Courthouse October 13, 2005 Page Police Department, also. is located on Truxl:un Avenue, approximately one block east of the jail facility. This makes It very convenient for I~tkersfleld Police officers and Kern County sheriffs to book arrested persons into the jail Additlon~ally, wrdl the Jail located in the same buildlng as court, It is easy for the sheriffs to transport incarcerated persons to court. Also located In the block between the two court buildings Is the office of the Public Defender. AddiUonaJly, the District Attorney has office,s in one' of the court buildrngs. County Counsel's office and the City Attomey's office are both located on Tmxtun Avenue, within walking distance of the court houses. The closer the federal merahal end federal magistrate em to.all these Jocatione, the more uonvenlent It will be for the Io(~al aRorneys to make appearances well a~ for offlcerl to trarmport prisoners. To assur· that downtown sites are seriously considered by the GSA, we ere requesting your assistance in conveying our desire to have the Federal Courthouse site located in downtown Bakersfield. CtyManager / Harvey L, Hall, Mayor alld Coullcl]membe~ Donna[ Kunz, Economic Development Director Proposed 2006 City Council Meetings S M T W T F S S M T W T F S $ M T W T F S S ~A T W T JANUARY FEBRUARY ,A/~RCH APRIL . , 1 II, 1 ~ 3 6 7 1 2 3 4 I 2 3 4 2 3 ...... ..;... .... ~' ~' :~ ~:~:~:~:~:' ~'~' ~- ~/C Leadership Inst. 15 17 18 19 20 21 12 ~13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 1~ 15 16 17 18' 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ~ --~ ~~ '~ ~ ~eb Ua[~r ~ C~ty ~8r. Dept. Mtg. ~ 23 24 26I 27' 2a 19 21 2~ 24 25 19 20 21 23 24 25 23 24 25 27 28 z~ ~o ~ ~ ~ ~a ~6~ ~a ~ ~o: ~ ~o ~-.Spdng. Break ~v' ~ ~u~ ' ' du~v ' ~ .UOUST' ' ' ' ~ = Budget Workshop :~ ..... ~ ' .- CC/C~.Lead~hp Tm W~hp ~ ~7 ~ol~, zo ~ ~ ~ ~4 ~ ~ ~7 ~ ~7 ~, ~o~ ~ ~,~ ~ ~ ~7 ~ .~. -Bud~etWorkshop --21~ -- ~ -- -- --2 3 25 26 27 18 19 20 22 ~ ~a 2~ ~a ~ ~6 ~i~a ~ ~0 ~ Z~ ~ 24 i~ ~6 ~ -CC/~LeadrshpTm WkshP 28~ 30 31.~ 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31I 27 28 29 30 31 .. ,. "' , . '~y 26-2~ - Mayor ~ CounCil ~ec SE~BER O~BER ~BER. . - · DEC~.. ~ . 'i 2 Forum 2 1 2 3 4 5 .6 7 I 2 3 ~ 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 ~U~y 28. " I , ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ a ~ ~o ~. ~ ~a .~ 6 z ~ ~ . ~o ~ ~ ~a ~s ~e .LeadershipW~hp 10_ 11 12 ~ la 15 16 15 16 17 ~18 19 20 21 12 13 14 ~~16 ~, ~a ~ i ~. ~o ~ ~ ~ '~ptemb~-AnnualConference 17. 18 19. 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 25 24 26 27 28' 29 30 24 25 26 28 29 30 29 30 31 . 26 27 28 30 31 STREET MAINTENANCE SECTION - WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2005 Resurfacing streetsin the area north of 24th Street, east of Beech Street. Reconstructing streets in the area north of Harrris Road, west of Akers Road. Installing sidewalk in the area north of 24th Street, east of Chester Avenue (CDBG FUNDED) Modifying the Median curb and intersection of So. Union Avenue and Hosking Road. B A "'K E.-R $ F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTMEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: October 13, 2005 SUBJECT: KBB "Make A Difference Day" Activities "Make A Difference Day", October 22nd, 2005 is a nationally recognized day committed to getting volunteers involved in different community events. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful is participating this year with several activities around town, most notably daffodil planting and a daffodil distribution promotion at the Wal- Mart Store at White Lane and Hughes, and through a neighborhood cleanup near Martin Luther King Blvd. and Virginia Ave. KBB Committee members, working closely with staff, are coordinating these events. Ten thousand daffodil bulbs were donated by Home Depot and Wal-Mart. In addition, the Green Thumb Garden Club, 970 Kern Radio, and Barry Petroleum have offered their services and/or donated to this event. Many schools and organizations are participating as well, to include numerous Girl Scout Troops, BARC, schools, and PAL. Representatives from 5th District County Supervisor Michael Rubio's office are also supporting the event in planning and volunteer support. Five hundred daffodils will be planted at City Hall by several Girl Scout Troops. The Solid Waste Division is supporting this KBB event by providing staff support and compost for groups planting daffodils, and through use of staff and refuse equipment for the neighborhood clean up at MLK and Virginia. While the equipment is provided by Solid Waste, volunteer support for the clean up will be coming from the neighborhood and community groups active in the area. G:\GROUPDAT~Solid Waste\KBB\Make a Difference Day 10-13-05.doc B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: October 18, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation and Parks Subject: Monthly Report for September Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. If you have any questions or require additional information, please let me know. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Parks Division September 2005, Report PARK RESERVATIONS Park reservations continued at a tremendous pace in September. Their were 142 reservations and 12,519 estimated attendees. Perhaps the largest event was held at Patriots Park with an estimated attendance of 2,000 persons at the Artisan's Faire consisting of plenty of special items to take home. WET PLAYGROUNDS As with Planz, Jefferson and Wayside Park, we now proudly unveil our latest wet playground at Beale Park. 50-60 residents and kids from the local community attended ceremonies conducted by Councilmember Benham and Mayor Hall. Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover also joined in welcoming the addition of our latest wet playground installed by City employees. The wet playground features numerous '~vet" features to spray and soak users with water. An electronic system controls the elements in a planned order so children utilize the entire wet playground. The system is expected to operate at a reduced cost versus a typical rectangular swimming pool in both labor and operating cost. An additional benefit is the longer recreational hours the system is set to operate. ASSIGNMENT CHANGES Supervisors Joe E. Gonzales and Lee Ochoa recently changes areas of responsibility. Lee will now supervise the south and southeasterly portion of the city while Joe E. will assume duties associated with the south and southwest. Both will share their unique capabilities to their respective new areas. In addition, we hope to start our 4th area mow crew in order to meet ever increasing demand. We anticipate redistricting the mowing assignments with a goal to significantly reduce if not eliminate the need to share staff. NEW ACREAGE No additional acreage was accepted during the month of September. There was however 2 parcels accepted into our 365 Day Maintenance Period. These two areas include 1.22 acres including turf or groundcover and 106 trees plus 731 shrubs. Once the maintenance period is over, we expect to assume responsibility of continues maintanence. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: October 4, 2005 To: Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity (September) The new wet playground at Beale Park was dedicated and officially opened to the public. Responses to the departments Request fOr Qualifications and Proposal were received from four firms regarding their interest in facilitating the Recreation and Parks Master Plan 2005 project. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: October 3, 2005 To: Allen Abe, Assistant Director From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Subject: Monthly Report for September BROCHURE · Production of the Fall/Winter Brochure is almost complete. · We will be taking pictures for the front cover this week. · It should go out to the public the week of October 17th. ADULT SOFTBALL · The Fall Softball league began September 6th with 91 teams registered. · We conduct approximately 48 games a week. · Each week we have approximately 80 participants & spectators at each game. · We have approximately 3,840 people enjoying playing or watching softball on a weekly basis. · We have 21 more teams playing this year than last year. · Total revenue for the year is $131,850. FLAG FOOTBALL . · Our Flag Football program began September 24 at Silver Creek. · We have 45 players registered. · We held a parents meeting and a coaches meeting the week before the games began. CROSS COUNTRY MEET · The Cross Country Meet will be held at Yoktus Park on October 1st B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Monthly Report September 2005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Monthly Attendance Fitness 540 Game room 692 Gym 390 Youth tennis 29 Quilting 44 Aerobics 58 Dance Troupe 82 (began 9-7-05 only on Saturdays) General information · Assisted with the Beale Spray park opening ceremonies · .' Assisted with the Katrina Relief Fundraiser by providing the Movies in the Park equipment setup to display images of the devastation caused by the hurricane, Sports Football Due to a scheduling conflict with PAL and the addition of a few more teams we decided to move the beginning date of the league back to October 15. Leisure Classes Twenty five computers were donated by the City's IT department, these computers will be used for our computer classes and the after school home work program. Dean Jones Page 1 10/18/2005 2:49 PM ', B A K E R S F I E L D DATE: October.I, 2005 TO: Dianne Hoover, Director Recreation & Parks FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor RE: September Monthly Report Aquatic Attendance: See attached statistics for aquatic attendance at McMurtrey C:\DOCUME- 1 \sforsyth\LOCALS-l\Tempkmonthly report_l .docC:\DOCUM E- l~sforsyth\LOCALS-l\Tempkmonthly report_l .doc 10/3/2_00510:45 AM September 2005 9 9 0 6 6 14 11 0 0 3 20 0 1 11 1 6 9 18 10 6 7 12 6 4 10 12 3 3 13 26 16 4 1 15 11 10 8 4 11 10 22 6 11 7 17 12 7 5 9 8 4 10 2 14 14 5 9 1 8 23 8 7 10 10 16 3 6 3 12 12 11 7 12 17 14 5 9 15 9 6 10 6 11 5 7 9 14 6 6 15 12 6 6 16 11 16 15 853 B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: October 3, 2005 To: Dianne Hoover, Director From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Subject: September 2005 Monthly Report ATTENDANCE FIGURES Silver Creek After School Program ........................ 600 Attendance ....................... 30 Average Daily Attendance We held a special good-bye party on September 16th for Brenda Hayes who was the Site Manager of the Silver Creek After School Program. Brenda has worked several years for our Recreation and Parks Department but now has the opportunity to go to college full time. She will be greatly missed. Meanwhile, Ja'NetteGonzales, who was the Site Manager for the Silver Creek Day Camp this summer, is filling in. Highlights this month include celebrating Johnny Appleseed's Day, creating Huichol Bowls, pet pifiatas, rain gauges, and mosaics herb gardens. The children also loved playing outdoor games especially Crowes and Cranes. Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $797.00 (Figure does not include deposits) The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented two times during the month of September. The center was rented for a company picnic and church gathering. Total attendance was approximately 250. Classes at Silver Creek: # Registered Total Attendance Ballet & Gym (6 -11 ) 10 40 Ballet & Gym (3-5) 12 48 Belly Dancing 17 34 Calligraphy Workshop no class no class Clogging 17 68 Dance & Gym (4-5) no class no class Dance & Gym (2-3) 2 8 10/12/2005 C:~DOCUME-1 \sforsyth\LOCALS- 1 \Temp\Ten'i September 2005 Report.doc by TE Dog Obedience 8 32 Guitar (Beg.) 4 16 Kardio Kick 8 64 Karate 38 304 Latin Dance (Beg. & Inter.) 12 48 Mexican Folk Dance no class no class Parenting with Love no class no class Pilates 11 73 Tai Chi 8 33 Tennis (Child-Beg) 10 80 Tennis (Child-lnt) 2 16 Tennis (Adults) no class no class Upholstery 6 24 Yoga 12 54 TOTAL 177 942 Classes at Other Facilities # Registered Total Attendance Siemon Park Tennis (Child) 5 40 Tennis (Adult) no class no class All Star Dance Studio Dance & Gym (2 ½ - 4) 2 8 Dance & Gym (4 - 5) 1 4 American Academy of Gymnastics Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 1 5 Gymnastics (K-6 Girls) 1 4 Gymnastics'(K-6 Boys) 2 8 Corp Yard Lunch Room Conversational Spanish (Beg.) 20 60 Conversational Spanish (Inter.) no class no class Creative Pursuits Knitting and Crocheting no class no class Bead Connection Jewelry Making-Beading no class no class Helfrich's Jewelry Creations 1 4 Jewelry Creations no class no class Bikes Rides City Bike Path Rides 3 6 Stars Gymnastics Gymnastics (Tots) 2 8 Gymnastics (Gymbees) 1 4 Gymnastics (Girls - Level 1 ) 3 14 Gymnastics (Boys - Level 1 & 2) 1 4 Tumbling & Trampoline 1 4 TOTAL 44 173 10/12/2005 C:xI)OCUME- 1 \sforsyth\LOCALS- 1 \Temp\Terri September 2005 Report.doc by TE Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ......................................... 250 Classes ........................................ 942 Registrations Taken: 290 After School Program ............... 600 # of Guests Served: 387 Flag Football Meetings ............. 70 (The # of Guests served does not incJude registration) Flag Football Games ............... 135 TOTAL ..................... 1,997 10/12/2005 C:'~DOCUME-1 \sforsyth\LOCALS~ 1Wemp~Terri September 2005 Report.doc by TE ~o8 ~e benefits of~Ye~o~ ReCreation create a quaFity communi y through peopFe, par s, an pro mms! &Par Contents General Info~ation ....................................... 3 Silver Creek Center ........................................ 4 Leaming& Leisure .................................... 5 - 6 Dr. Maain Luther King, Jr. Center ............ 8 - 7 Dance & Gymnastics ............................. 13 - 16 Fitness Fun for Evewone .............................. 19 Aquatics ................................................. 20 - 21 Spoas ............................................................ 22 Registration Info~ation ............................... 24 Registration Fo~ ......................................... 25 Park Rental Info~ation ............................... 26 Park Amenities Guide ................................... 27 Park Map ................................................ 28 - 29 Kern River Parkway ..................................... 31 Ci~ Council Ha~ey L. Hall ...i..~.~ ........................................ Mayor Mike Maggard ........... ' ................................. Vice-Mayor I~a Carson ........................................................ Ward 1 Susan M. Benham .............................................. Ward 2 Mike Maggard .................................................... Ward 3 David R. Couch ..... ~ ............................................ Ward 4 Harold W. Hanson .............................................. Ward 5 Jacquie Sullivan ................................................. Ward 6 Zack Scrivner ..................................................... Ward 7 Alan Tandy .............................................. Ci~ Manager Residency Status Fees va~ for some activities and rentals depending on residency stares. City residents (anyone living in the ci~ Advertising Opportuni~ limits, not including county pockets) must provide acceptable documentation such as Driver's License, imprinted checks, Advertise your business in our brochurel We mail out to over 100,000 homes, t~ee times a year. Your business could be in utili~ bills, etc. our next brochure. Call 665-8033 for more info~ation. The Silver Creek Comm~i~ Center is located at the comer of Hams Rd. and Reliance Dn in ~T~L INFORMATION southwest Bakersfield. This 14 acre complex fea~res ~e Silver Creek Center's meeting rooms, kitchen, a pavilion, swimming pool, ~o meeting rooms, picnic ~eas, ~d pavilion (covered co~), ~e perfomance stage, disc golf co~se, tennis co~s, available for renal to the public. ~e pavilion offem horseshoe pits, par exercise course, ~d ~o large lighting for evening events ~d basketball co~. picnic areas. Some of these areas are available for Rese~afions must be made at !e~st 3 weeks"~ ad:,~ .¥~; $200 clemg deposit: rental when such use does not conflict with activities vance and req~re a m~im~ ' ' programmed by ~e Recreation & Parks Depaament. ..... Tables ~d ehai~s ~e awfilable uP0g request, wi~ If an area is not rented or pro~ammed, it may be a; fee'~ for set-up~ only. For more infomafion,~please ~: utilized on a first-come, first-se~ed basis. For more ~' 'call 665~8033. ~'~ ~?: ., ~.~ ~.~ ..... ~:.~,..~'~. info~ation, please call the center at 665-8033. ~ Hourly Fees - 2 hn minimum GIGGLES, ~IGGLES, 3 - 5 Years :?'TWO Me~g:Rg~S O00m~imU~C~ci~)$100 ~." Giggle your way t~ough sto~ and play time. Wiggle ~.~.~.~...~ :.:%, ?,..< . ~;:~ :~.,~:,::~=.. :?~: ~ . :: yo~ way t~ough Stretch and Grow's fabulously ~n ~ ~.. Table. & ~a~s,$9?up ~:, . '* :~?':'. ;.. . ~ $36 for event fitness for happy, healthy kids. Squiggle your way ~ ~':::'~"~' ':::~?:~; :' ': :: ' - ~ ~ '~' t~ough a~s and cra~s that ~cnic Areas are~re~e~ed for a ~. h~urbl0cg teach pre-school readiness :'*~?.~..~..' ffi ~:~: . "~..:=.. 'Resident Fee N° 'RtSid ht:Fee:: skills. Your pre-schooler ' ~'~h~ ~a~ ::~::' ¥: ;": $60 - 4 ~s. ~75 - 4 ~:. ~- will t~ve in this ~-filled Each. addi~}Onal:hom $15 ~- $18 ~. : pro,am. Supply fee Additional ~ea $20 - 4~s. $25 - 4 ~. payable to ins~ctor. '~ E~h a'd~n~ ho~-.. $5 ~. $6 ~. ' Mondays & Wednesdays g330036 ~--- ' ................... : - 11:00 a.m. -. 12:00 p.m. Al: Nov 2 - 30 : John Hurley A2:DecS-Jan2 i · - Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 4 - Feb i ~FTER ~CHOOL ErUN 1st - 6th Grade $40 for 8 classes No cl~s 11/23, 12/26, 1/16 Looking for an e~iching, educational, after school $10 supply fee . pro,am that's ~? The Silver Creek A~er School Pro,am is for you] It"s ~11 of~ ~om &ama, COLOR ME MINE 7 yrs. & up dance, and science prqjects to ~s & crafts, spots, Learn simple ceramic painting techniques and crc- and games. We even offer time and help to complete ate yo~ om ~ique place se~ingl The November homework assi~ments. There is always some spe- session includes ~ adorable snowm~ mug, "gi~" cial activi~ going on and many ~ends ~om school to bowl, reindeer di~er plate, ~d a "Cookies for play with~ Play it safe and ~ow where your kids are a~er school. Si~-up today. P~ent or legal ~ardian Santa" plate. Janua~ session includes a popcorn bowl, peppemint mug, "Sweethea~" candy di~er must complete registration packet. plate, and a chocolate hea~ desse~ plate. Monday - Friday 0330031 ~esdays 0335001 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Open on d~s school is in session 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Al: Nov 1 - 22 Extended time fil 5:30 p.m. Kathy Hunt ~: Jan 3 -24 SHver Creek Center Color Me Mine $12 week resident 9000 Ming Ave. $15 week non-resident $65 for 4 classes $7 Extended time fee SILK FLORALS FOR 18 yrs. & up KNi'FT~NG & 8 yrs. & up THE HOLIDAYS CROCHETING PURSUitS Let's create beautiful holiday arrangements that Knitting and crocheting are no longer your grand- everyone can enjoy. Each holiday will mother's craft. If you are looking for a way to reduce become special with unique flower stress, express your creativity, or produce beautiful arrangements. Supply fee payable wearable and home decor items, this class is for you. to instructor for first class, then list Come see what everyone from college students to or kits available, actors, children to adults, are discovering. We suggest Thursdays #330035 you not purchase supplies until after first class. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Al: Nov 3 - 17 Mondays #316001 Melody Green A2: Dec 1 - 15 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Al: Nov 7 - 28 City Corp Yard A3: Jan 5 - 26 Karen Rummans A2: Jan 2 - 30 4101 Truxtun Ave. Creative Pursuits No class 1/16 $30 for A1 & A2 (3 classes) $40 for A3 (4 classes) 7701 White Ln. Suite B $5 supply fee for first class $40 for 4 classes TOLE PAINTING 16 yrs. & up GUITAR LESSONS 8 yrs. & up Learn the art of decorative painting through step- Interested in leaming how to play a guitar? This class by-step instruction. Learn new ideas and special will teach you how to read music and the basic guitar techniques for your home or gift giving through the chords. In no time at all, you will be playing songs! holiday season. Supply fee payable to instructor for Students must provide their own guitar. Nylon first class, then list or kits available for next classes, string guitar preferred for beginners. Music book Wednesdays #330034 fee payable to instructor at first class. 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Al: Nov 2 - 30 Tuesdays #330002 Melody Green A2: Dec 7 - 28 A: Beg 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. A1 & BI: Nov 15 - Dec 6 Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 4 - 25 B: Beg/Int 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. A2 & B2: Jan 10 - 31 $40 for 4 classes No class 11/23 Paul Barton $5 supply fee for first class Silver Creek Center $40 for 4 classes CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 18 yrs. & up +$5 music book Tired of not being able to communicate in Spanish? Then sign up for this class and leam how to commu- · O ~ · · · · · · · nicate in this international language. Supply fee is paid to instructor at first class. Enrolltoday! ~ I'UIIKE "Fowl"Shot * A: Beg 6:00- 7:00 p.m.Mondays #314003 ~ AI&BI: Novla-Dec5 O Contest ~ B: Beg/lnt 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A2 & B2: Jan 2 - 30 ~ Lenis Mora No class 1/16 · NOV. 18 City Corp Yard t~ ~ 4101 Truxtun Ave. 6eeO0 p.m. $40 for 4 classes + $5 supply fee . SHOOTs,,., Ct.e# C.n¢.I' . UPHOLSTERY 18 yrs. & up ~ Get a head start on your gobble fest ~ Nearly any piece of furniture can be made to look when you win a turkey or other prizes new again with new fabric and a refinished wood ~ in our "Fowl" Shot Contest. · trim. You can accomplish the "designer look" at This basketball foul-shot contest will a very affordable price and have the satisfaction ~ have categories for youth to adults. $ of saying you did it yourself. A supply fee will be determined by instructor according to project. · Who has the best 'fowl" shot ~ in Bakersfield? Is it you? Thursdays #330009 O $5 for 10 shots ~ 7:15 - 10:00 p.m. Al: Nov 3 - Dec 1 Mary Slier A2: Dec 8 - 29 ~ ~ ~ O I~ ~ ~ ~ O Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 5- 26 ' ;':: .::~:i JEWELRY MAKING, BEADIN6 .~ ~ HAND PAINTED 16 yrs. & up 'WORKSHOp 16 yrs. & up FLOOR CLOTH WORKSHOPS Fromnecklaces, bracelets, purses, earrings and more, Hand painted floor cloths are beautiful and practical. you too can create your own jewelry. Takethis work- Floor cloths were widely used by our ancestors before shop today, and start learning the art of beading. YoU the arrival of linoletun and wall-to-wall carpeting. can decide what project you would like to make and They are a great way to decorate your home or great the instn~ctor will teach you how. Supplies may vary for holiday gifts. Ideas are endless! Supply list will depending on project. Instructor can provide a sUpply be provided upon registration. Floor cloth is included list so you can purchase your supplies before class or in class price. you can pay instructor for supplies at class. : Saturdays ' #330033 Mondays #315001 10:00 ~ 1:00 p.m. Al: Nov 5 .. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Al: Nov 7 Melody Green A2: Jan 14 Sharon Muriel A2: Nov 14 Silver Creek Center Bead Colmection A3: Nov 28 '. $45 for one workshop 7701 White Ln. A4: Dec 12 $5 for 1 class A5: Jan 2 CARTOONING 7 yrs. & up A6: Jan 16 Turn your imagination into cartoons! 'In this class you A7: Jan 30 will learn the basics of cartooning and simple drawing techniques. Includes usage of line, shading, texture, ~ hatching, perspective, and simple animation. Register CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP 18 yrs. & up early and receive a list of supPlies for the class. Learn the art of beautiful writing! This two hour workshop will help you add flair to your Wednesdays #314001 invitations and greeting cards. Students will gain 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Al: Nov 2 - 30 Shelly Melton A2: Dec 7 - 28 an understanding of hand-lettering techniques and City Corp Yard A3: Jan 4 - 25 fundamentals. Topics include letter technique, 4101 Truxtun Ave. No. class 11/23 proportion, spacing, layout and design for personal $30 for 4 classes or commercial application. Supply fee is payable to instructor at first class. JEVVELRY CRE. ATION$ 15 yrs. & up Saturdays #330001 Silver Smithing 1 & 2 .. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Al: Nov 19 Come build a beautiful piece of jewelry from Jill Thayer A2: Dec 17 scratch that you will enjoy for years to come. Learn Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 21 how to cut and polish semi-precious gemstone $30 for 1 Class + $10 supply fee cabochon. Then learn how to build a sterling silver ring or pendant of your choice from the various designs offered. Materials (silver, solder, rock, and tools) are included. A: Beginners - Tues #317001 B: Intermediate - Thurs Al: Nov 1 - Dec 20 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. BI: Nov 3 - Dec 29 $85 for 8 classes No class 11/24 Cabochon Making Workshop These one day workshops will teach you to cut rough rock material to form slabs, and cut semi pre- cious gem stones to place in jewelry. Saturdays #317002 6:00,8:00 p.m.'- Al:, Nov 5 . A4: Dec 3 $25 for 1 workshop A2: Nov 12 A5: Dec 10 A3: Nov 19 A6: Dec 17 Lewis Matthias Helfr~ch · Helfrich's Jewelry, 2225 River Blvd. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK) is located at the comer of California Ave. and So. Owens St. This complex features: 4~ gymnasium ~ lighted softball field ~ swimming pool ~ tennis courts 4~ meeting rooms ~ circuit training equipment ~ two large picnic areas Some of these areas are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities programmed by the Recreation & Parks Department. If an area is not rented or programmed, it may be utilized on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call 322-9874. Modem equipment is available for weight lifting and fimess training. Equipment available: lateral ~V~q~M 6 yrs. & up pull down, pectoral machine, stationa~ bicycles, Looking for some great recreational ~? The step machine, leg press, treadmill, bench c~l (~ee gymnasim will be open for ~op-in, recreational basketball for youth and adults. P~icipants sign in weights), chest press, shoulder press, biceps c~l, leg on a list for pick-up gmes. This supe~ised activi~ extension, and incline sit-ups. Take advantage of this great oppo~nity to get in shapel is a great way to bm off that excess ener~l Youth -Ages 6 - 15 Men -Ages 16 & up Open Training Seniors & Women . Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Monday - Thursday ~esday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Mlk Center Friday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. MLK Center Free admission Women - Ages 16 & up Free admission MLK Center Mondays Free admission 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Kwanzaa and learn to strengthen family, community, and cul- tural bonds. This celebration combines elements of the African culture and the unique African American experience to provide a framework for instilling cultural values. Activities include cultural poetry, African folk- tales, community speakers, dance performances and much more. Friday, December 30 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE for All Ages Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center To learn more about Kwanzaa, we are offering a workshop on December 23rd from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Get ready for the big Kwanzaa celebration! · ~©~TI~I ~CA~MY 7 - 17 yrs. CLU~ I~ ~A~ ~©©M 5 - 17 yrs. This community youth program centers around five This program is designed to offer teens and children weekly activities during the calendar year. Activities a variety of creative activities in a structured include tutoring, puzzles, arts & crafts, read-a-thons, environment. Activities include table games, social and cultural enrichment. Tutoring uses worksheets activities, movie days, craft projects, and special to provide drill and repetition on basic skills, events. Puzzles are used to develop discipline and sharpen Monday-Friday concentration skills. Arts & crafts are used to create 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. decorations that are displayed at the annual citywide MLK Center Kwanzaa Celebration. Read-A-Thons are held to Free admission promote a love of reading. Cultural enrichment . of African-American history, heritage, and culture. ~ ~ This program is co-sponsored by "The Sankofa Collective", a non-profit organization. Tuesdays & Thursdays #333010 ., 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Bakari Sanyu MLK Center Free admission BASIC COMPUTER CLASS 18 yrs. & up (~UILTING SOCIAL 18 yrs. & up Tired of feeling like the technology age has left you Work on your own individual quilting project while behind? Learn how to use a computer without fear. socializing with others who share your same interest. This course will focus on understanding the basics This class is designed for those w. ho already know behind computer operation. Course instruction basic quilting, but want to share new techniques with includes an introduction to Windows, Microsoft others. This class will not have an instructor. You Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. must provide your own sewing machine and supplies. Tuesdays #333006 Wednesdays #333008 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MLK Center MLK Center Free admission Free admission DANCE 'F'ROUPE 12 yrs. & under AEROBICS 16 yrs. & up Boys and girls will be introduced to the art of tap, This low impact aerobics class offers adults a great ballet, and modern dance and will have the opportu- cardiovascular workout. Join this energetic class and nity to perform throughout the community. They will bum away body fat while toning muscles. develop style, self-confidence, coordination, and Monday - Thursday #333009 balance while learning dance positions and routines. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays #333007 Instructed by Bakersfield Adult School 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MLK Center Karen Bostick Free admission MLK Center Free admission Complete Mailing Services Professional Looking Mall - Mailed On Time Variable Data Marketing & Versioning · Laser Mail Merge Database Processing * Dupe Elimination, Nth selections Digital Envelope & Magazine Addressing Billing and Statement Processing · Selective inserting Match inserting * Live Stamp Affixing · Tabbing Direct Mail Promotions * Advertising · Mail Design Consulting All Classes of Mail Automation Rate Postage Discounts USPS CASS Certified We have all the tools to make your mailing a success!! The Youth Basketball Program, Youth Flag Football, and the Tennis Lessons offered at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center are designed for underprivileged youth in the southeast area. These youth will have priority enrollment. All practices and games will be held at the MLK Center. TENNIS LESSONS Ages 5 & up YOUTH ~A%[X[~%[~AL[L 1" - 8'" Grade Pa~icipants will learn basic skills and techniques Basketball ~ and skills are covered in ~is recre- including forehand, ational lea~e for boys and girls. Dribbling, passing, bac~and, seine, and blocking, shooting, and teamwork are all covered in volley with advanced practices once a week, games are played on Mondays play for the inte~ediate & Wednesdays. We enco~age parents to help as class. This is a ~n and vol~teer coaches. Please inexpensive spo~ for pick up a vol~teer :,~'~'~::'~ ...... children and adults, packet at the time Saturdays $333005 of registration. Intermediate: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Pa~icipants, Beginners: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. parents, and MLK Center vol~teer coaches F~E are expected to e~ibit appropriate behavior at all times, and at all youth spots pro,ams. Each parent and vol~- teer coach is required to attend a 1-~. meeting prior to coaching or their child p~icipating in o~ youth spoas pro,ams. The Youth Basketball pro,am is sponsored by Shell Oil. Monied/Sat ¢333002 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Registration: Oct 17 - Dec 9 MLK Center ~ ~OM%~ 1't- 8t~ Grade This is a recreational flag football lea~e for boys and 3611 Stockdale Highway, Suite K girls sponsored by Shell Oil. This pro,am in~oduces chil&en to the hndamentals of flag football in a Bakersfield, CA 93309 recreational environment. (661) 832-3200 Games Thurs orSat g333004 Practices: Weekdays Re~stration Starts: Oct 3 Fax (661) 832-5568 Location TBA w~.coachesonly, com baseinc~etcrier, net Thanks $hell 0ill ~ Youth Basketball Ptogtam and the Youth Hag goot~afl Program ata mad~ poa~ibla through a g~n~tou~ donation ftom 8he~ 0fl Ptodu~ta ~.$. Explore a variety of dance styles in these combination dance and tumbling classes. Beginning dancers will learn the basic terms, positions, and movements of tap, ballet, jazz, and tumbling. Children will develop style and self-confidence while learning foot positions, dance routines, and floor exercises. What a great way to introduce your child to the beautiful art of dancing. Classes held at Silver Creek Center and All Star Dance Academy. Those classes held at All Star Dance Academy include the use of gymnastic equipment. All registrations must take place at Department of Recreation & Parks offices, no registration will be taken at All Star Dance Academy. Register early for these popular classes! Call 665-8033 for information! IF©~}[LE[~ IF~'~E 2 - 3 yrs. P[~CNI©©~, 4 - 5 yrs. Tuesdays #330013 Tuesdays #330015 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Al: Nov 1 - 29 11:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. Al: Nov 1 - 29 Belinda Bean A2: Dec 6 - 27 Belinda Bean A2: Dec 6 - 27 Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 3 - 24 Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 3 - 24 $30 for 4 classes No class 11/8 $30 for 4 classes No class 11/8 Saturdays #331001 Saturdays 0331002 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Al: Nov 5 - Dec 3 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Al: Nov 5 - Dec 3 Belinda Bean A2: Jan 7 - 28 Belinda Bean A2: Jan 7 - 28 Ail Star Dance Academy All Star Dance Academy 3000 Mall View Rd. 3000 Mall View Rd. $39 for 4 classes $39 for 4 classes %~M~ %O%~ 3 - 5 yrs. %OMTM ~A~ 6 - 12 yrs. Thursdays ~330014 ~hursdays g330016 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Al: Nov 3 - Dec I 6:20 - 7:05 p.m. Al: Nov 3 - Dec 1 Belinda Bean A2: Dec 8 - 29 Belinda Bean A2: Dec 8 - 29 Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 5 - 26 Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 5 - 26 $30 for 4 classes No class 11/24 $30 for 4 classes No class 11/24 ~z~n~n~ ~IELL¥ I~AI~I]N~ 6 yrs. & up ~THI~ ~A~I~ 18 yrs. & up If you are tired of the same traditional exercise and Latin Dance is hot, and you can be too! Here is your dance classes, this class is for you! Where else can chance to learn those Latin steps, such as Salsa and you have fun, laugh, and be beautiful all at the same Merengue in a fun and easy class. Classes will be time. Come learn the art of belly dancing. All ages, held four times a month. Dip into the fun and sign up! shapes, and sizes welcome! Tuesdays #314002 Mondays #330011 A: Beg 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Al: Nov 1 - 22 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Al: Nov 14 - Dec 5 B: Iht 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. A2: Nov 29 -Dec 20 Seneca Moore A2: Dec 12 - Jan 2 Nancy Garcia A3: Jan 3 - 24 Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 9 - Feb 6 City Corp Yard $45 for 4 classes No class 1/16 4101 Truxtun Ave. $20 per person OR $35 per couple 4 classes I~A~C ~ALL~©©~ IDA~C:~G 12 yrs. & up (FOXTROT & WALTZ) C[I.©GG~ING 6 yrs. & up Do you have a special event coming up like a Enjoy the traditional American folk dance taught to wedding, cruise, or prom and don't know how to a variety of music from bluegrass to pop-rock and dance? Or, are you simply tired of boring workouts at country. Clogging is fantastic exercise that helps you the gym? This class may be the solution. Learn the develop balance, coordination, and flexibility. Come basics and step on to any dance floor with confidence, join this fast-paced, exciting class. Wednesdays #319001 Tuesdays #330010 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Al: Jan 4 - 25 Beg: 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. Al: Nov 1 - 29 Cianne McGinnis Easy Int: 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. A2: Dec 6 - 27 Turning Point Academy Interm: 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. A3: Jan 3 - 24 9412 Shellabarger Rd. Int/Adv: 9:15 - 10:00 p.m. No class 11/8 $35 for 4 classes Loni O'Donley Silver Creek Center Beginners may $16 Adults 16 & up for 4 classes join on 11/1 $12 Ages 15 & under 50% LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Spotlight Theatre School Of Art We offer an assortment of classes throughout the year. Don't wait - reserve your space today! Look for: acting classes, technical theatre, playwrifing, design, stage make-up, aad a variety of music classes! 1622 19~h :Street Bakelsfiekl, CA 93301 ~ 661-6~4-0692 School el:Arts Gymnastics and tumbling classes are a great way to set your child on the path to a lifetime of fitness. Your child can improve strength, balance, and muscle tone while building greater self-esteem and increased concentration. We welcome the opportunity to serve as your community fitness partner. Mom, Dad & Me - 18 mo. - 3 yrs. Gymbees - 41/2 - 6 yrs. Tumbling & Trampoline - Exploration is a fundamental part of Once a child masters the basic Ages 5 & up learning at this young age. Little ones gymnastic and social skills, they're Develop sensory integration and and their parents enjoy time with each ready for Gymbees. Using the STAR coordination while increasing strength, other while developing coordination Incentive Program their progress will flexibility, and balance. Our fun, and spatial awareness to enhance the be tracked and their listening and exciting atmosphere offers progressive child's physical capabilities, cooperation skills will improve, learning. Tots - 3 - 41/2 yrs. Gymnastics - Ages 6 & up All participants must register "I'm a big kid now!" Encourages Basic gymnastics are learned in a for this class through the City of independence and reinforces the positive, encouraging environment Bakersfield Recreation & Parks. physical skills they've already mastered, that teaches kids the fundamentals. Registration will not be accepted Learn new techniques and make new Students are placed depending on their friends. Must be potty trained, skill and interest level, at Stars Gym. CLASSES Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat B: Mom, Dad, & Me A: 9:30 - 10:20 D: E: Fee Schedule is mo. - 3 yrs. 7:00- 7:50 C: 10:15-11:05 11:00-11:50 10-Week Sessions #320002 3:30- 4:20 B: 50 minute classes: $120 Tots 10:30-11:30 E: O: I: J: 1 hour classes: $135 3 - 4 ¥2yrs. A: C: 9:30 - 10:30 10:45 - 11:45 11:15 - 12:15 9:00 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:30 4:30 - 5:30 F: H: 1 ¥2 hour classes: $185 #320002 D: 5:45 - 6:45 6:00- 7:00 2 hour classes: $205 5:3o- 6:30 Gymbees A: ¢: E: G: Annual Registration Fee: 4 ~/2 - 6 yrs. 9:30 - 10:30 3:30 - 4:30 5:45 - 6:45 4:00 - 5:00 I: B: D: F: H: 9:00 - 10:00 $40, 2aa Child $20 #320003 5:30 - 6:30 4:30 - 5:30 7:00 - 8:00 5:30 - 6:30 (Payable to Stars Gym at Jirst class.) A: D: G: J: Gymnastics 4:30 - 5:30 3:30 - 4:30 3:30 - 4:30 3:30 - 4:30 M: Girls ~ Level 1 B: E: H: K: 4:00 - 5:00 O: 5:30 - 6:30 4:30 - 5:30 4:30 - 5:30 4:30 - 5:30 N: 10:00 - 11:00 #320004 C: F: I: L: 5:00 - 6:00 SESSIONS 6:30 - 7:30 5:30 - 6:30 5:45 - 6:45 5:45 - 6:45 D: B: 3:30 - 5:00 G: 1: Nov 7 - Jan 21 Gymnastics A: 4:30 - 6:00 E: 3:30 - 5:00 I: J: 2: Jan 23 - Apr 1 Girls - Level 2 6:00 - 7:30 C: 4:30 - 6:00 H: 3:30 - 5:00 11:00 - 12:30 #320005 6:00 - 7:30 F: 4:30 - 6:00 6:00 - 7:30 Gymnastics A: B: C: Girls - Level 3 4:30 - 6:30 4:30 - 6:30 6:00 - 8:00 Classes held at: #320006 Stars Gymnastics Training Center, Gymnastics A: 4:00 - 5:00 C: 4401 Ride St. l?~ys- Levels I & ] 4:30- 5:30 4:30 - 5:30 (near Gosford & District Blvd.) #320007 D: 6:00 - 7:00 Tumbling & Trampoline A: 4:00 - 5:30 #320008 Trampoline A: Morning classes #320009 3:30 - 4:30 are in blue. Acrobatics A: #320010 6:30 - 7:30 Y©~J & ':i~q[~ There are mountains to climb, rivers A playful parenfftot class centered ~ ¥~ik~.~ to swim, canyons to jump, vines to around age-appropriate developmental More physically challenging skills are swing,, and tramps to jump on. More movemem:s using special tot-sized presented to give children stronger physically challenging skills are equipment. Class has a strong bodies and sharper minds as well as a presented to teach children that a emphasis on socialization skills and clearer understanding of their body's challenge can be fun. group involvement. capabilities and limitations. This age group is beginning to really step out and move. It is essential that their l~Dl~l~'r~l~l '~© ~x. physicaFchallenges be monitored [~E~[~I~A~4 '~© ~Y-g4 ' ~[~AD~'.' - (~]~L~ for safety, while their attempts are (~[~E ~ [~©Y~ rewarded. This class teaches basic gymnastic This class teaches basic gyrrmastic. skills and is full of rewarding skills and is full of rewarding chal- challenges that will encourage your lenges that will encourage your child child and have her striving to learn and have him striving to learn more. more. Evening classes are bolded CLASSES Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 12 mo. - 2 yrs. A: B: : #336001 11:00 -12:00 9:00 -9:50 A: 3 yrs. 10:00 - 11:00 C: #336002 ' B: 6:00 - 7:00 3:00 - 4:00 A: 4 - 5 yrs. 11:00 - 12:00 B: #336003 B: 6:00 - 7:00 4:15 - 5:15 Girls K - 6t~ A: B: , C: #336004 3:00 - 4:00 5:30 - 6:30 10:00 -11:00 Boys K - 6t~ A: B: #336005 6:30 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:30 Session 1: October 17 - December 10 Session 2: January 2 - February 25 Fee: $102 per session Annual Registration Fee: $30 (Payable to AAG at first class.) Classes held at: American Academy of Gymnastics, 3556 Bowman Court All participants must register for this class through the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department. Registration will not be accepted at American Academy of Gymnastics. Call 665-8033 for information. 'CHANGE IT! ...... CONTAIN IT! RECYCLE RECYCLE USED OIL Proper Disposal of Used Oil Put your used oil in a clean plastic container with a tight lid. Don't mix it with anything else. Paint, gasoline, solvents, antifreeze, etc. will make the oil unsuitable for recycling. Illegal Disposal Practices Remember: 6 Pouring used oil down a drain. 6 Recycling used oil can conserve our 6 Pouring used oil into a storm sewer, nation's natural resources. 6 Tossing used oil on your driveway, street, or ~ Used oil can be re-refined and purified the ground, into high quality motor oil. 6 Disposing of oil in lakes, streams, or wet- 6 Recycling used oil c~m save consumers lands, money. 6 Spreading oil to suppress dust or kill weeds. ~ When buying engine oil, look for re-re- ~ Burning oil outdoors, fined motor oil. Buying recycled products ~ Mixing used oil with other substances, is an important step in recycling.  To schedule Curbside Used Oil Collection Call RECYCLE 326 3114 '~"'"~" USED OIL FILTERS - .~c.o.~~ SOLID WASTE DIVISION Funded by a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. ~AR~g>-g{~GK 12 yrs. & up 1?A~ GH~ 16 yrs. & up Have fun and get in shape with a combination of Through slow movements you will achieve inner kick boxing and aerobics. This unique class will strength, increased flexibility, balance, rhythm, emphasize flexibility, coordination, balance, and coordination, and relaxation of the body. Tai Chi cardiovascular exercise. Instructor is a certified black promotes correct body posture and can decrease belt. occurrence of falls in senior citizens by as much as Mondays & Wednesdays #330018 48%. Tai Chi has been recommended for Multiple 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Al: Nov 2 - 30 Sclerosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, Carriane Olivares A2: Dec 5 - Jan 2 Parkinson's, respiratory disease, and depression. Silver Creek Center A3: Jan 4 - Feb 1 Come join Tai Chi today. $25 for 8 classes No class 11/23, 12/26, 1/16 A: Mondays & Wednesdays #330020 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Al: Nov 23 - Dec 19 [~LATI~ 16 yrs. & up Sabrina Kusek A2: Jan 2 - 30 Discover the many benefits ofpilates! Pilates uses Silver Creek Center No class 1/16 the body's own weight for resistance to strengthen the $35 for 8 classes "core" muscles, such as abdominal, lower back, and diaphragm. These exercises create stronger muscles to support the spine. Special emphasis is given to ~'~)~'~ 16 yrs. & up form, the use of breath, alignment, coordination, and Has the stress of the day got you down? Are you whole body awareness, constantly wound up in knots? If you answered "yes", then have we got the class for you! We Tues, Wed, & Thurs #330019 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Al: Nov 16 - Dec 14 now offer a yoga class. Come learn a centuries Shanta Jones A2: Jan 3 - 26 old method of breathing as well as many different Silver Creek Center No class 11/24 positions to improve flexibility and promote health. $40 for 12 classes Come relax with us. Yoga mats are required. Tuesdays & Thursdays #330021 Tues: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Al: Nov 17 - Dec 15 Thurs: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. A2: Jan 3 - 26 Shanta Jones No class 11/24 Silver Creek Center $35 for 8 classes P{AP~AIF~ & ~LF~}~F~M$~ 6 yrs. & up Build your self-confidence, coordination, balance, and good health habits in this traditional karate program. This class is for beginning to advanced children and adults. Our trained instructors will teach you how to defend yourself in virtually every self-defense situation you may encounter. There is an annual fee for insurance, paid directly to the instructor, which includes membership to the Amateur Athletic Union. Come join the fun! Tuesdays & Fridays #330017 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Al: Nov 1 - 29 Ken Rosson A2: Dec 2 - 20 8th Degree Black Belt A3: Jan 3 - 27 Silver Creek Center No class 11/8, 11/11, 11/25 $35 for 6 to 8 classes Annual Insurance $12 Children, $27 adults / Use the n~al resistance of water to w~lk ~our wa~ to e~u~l to ~om~o~ble immersing ~o~sel~ fn w~ter, this fs one w~ter shoulders ~bove w~ter. This ~etivf~ reduces the fmp~et on joints, tendons, ~nd other pans of the body, but still ~ives ~ou the workout ~ou're lookin~ for. Monday - Friday 0359022 5:30 - 7:30 a.m. McMu~rey Aquatic Center ~P ~WIMMIN~ 12 yrs. & Up $3 per visit $80 for 30-~sit pass residents Get into shape physically and aerobically t~ough lap $90 for 30-~sit pass non-residents swi~g. Must be able to swim 25 y~ non-stop. Lap Swim Etique~e: Be s~e to select approp~ate '~' lane speed for your abiliW. Lap swi~e~ ~e expected to circul~ swim, s~ying to the fight of the lane at all times. Monday - F~day (Short Course) ~359007 5:30 - 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sa~rday (Long Course) 9:00 -- 11:00 a.m. ' ':~ ':: McMunrey Aquatic Center . Must $3 per ~sit $80 for 30-visit pass residents : $90 for 30-~sit pass non-residents A~U4~ ~to the New ~ ze Splash Year by ma~g ~ icy plunge hto the acfivi~ pool at ~6 ~ ~ McMu~ey Aqua~c Center. P~cip~ts will have to go up ~e stai~ay, do~ ~O~~ ~x ~e slide, ~to ~e icy water ~d ~en swim 25 yards before climb~g out to a re~es~g ~p:of hot chocolate. Come be a part of a new Bakersfield ~adiaon. Polar Bears must meat ~imsuits onl~ - no metsuits, t-shirts, pants, mater shoes, etc. ~anuary 1, 2006 11:00 a.m. Co-Sponsored by $25 to plunge (includes ~olar Bear Club 2006 sweatshirt) ~n ~g $5 to plunge (no sweatshirt) Sweatshirts m~ be purch~ed the day of event for $25 ~ Adults welcome. Ages 13 to 17 must have P~cip~ must re,stet ~fore D~ember 9m, 2005 to parental coment. ~ ~ar~t~ ~e swea~ s~e of ~eff choice. ~QUA ~IiRO~I~CS 18 yrs. & up 'Have ~n exercising to the beat of your favohte music while enjoying the heated water at this state of the a~ pool. Water exercise is ~n, easy on bones and joints, ~d most impo~antly, b~s lots of calofies~ Swiping skills are not necessa, and classes are an ~lmatzd.~~,~ ~g~S I4 a d qospitolized du~:'~q '~{dro~'~g, 350 . suitable for all ages and abilities, occur in O~ them Men, Wed, Fri 0359011 8:30 - 9:30 ..m. Al: Oct 31 - 30 in McMu~yAquaficCenter A2: Dec 2-30 y safe by encouraging $40 residents for 12 classes A3: Jan 2 - 30 the' family to remember these $50 for non-residents No class 11/11, 11/25, 12/26, 1/16 basic water safe~ yules: ~ 5wire With WATE~ COCO lO yrs. & up ~ Have hn and stay in shape while learning one of ~;" ~ Look before YOU;!~P ~,~ ~ -.~ ~ ~ "' California's hstest ~owing spo~s) This Water ~. Polo class will give pa~icipants the oppo~i~ to ~ ~ bo~'t'jast 'pack It, ~, ,~t. ~.,~.me~;;bo':m,~ _~i~c~et learn a new spo~ or e~ance existing skills in a ~n . enviroment. Go beyond the basics and learn to ' co,sponsOred by play this span like a pro! Paaicipants must be able ,, Water Department, to swim 100 yards. There must be a minimum of 6 ~i~ Department, pa~icipants for this coed program. Oil and Man, ~es, Thur ~259014 A: Ages 10- 16 AI&BI: November 1- 29 5:30- 7:00 p.m. A2&B2: December 1- 29 {O~} Sch~l? B: Ages 17 & up A3&B3: Janua~ 2 - 31 ~0 QBd obou~ 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No class 11/24, 12/26, 1/16 $50 residents for 12 classes ~.';" :' $60 non-residents E~::~' - ~ "' "~ ~~ ~$ Captain Frog SCUBA is offering the Professional Association of Diving Instructor's (PADI) Open Water Ce~ification SCUBA course. The course  will provide the student with all the essential knowledge and skills to safely experience open water ' ~ adven~es with a buddy, and ultimately without the direct supe~ision of an ins~ctor. There are 8 classes, including 4 classroom lessons atCaptain Frog SCUBA and 4 pool lessons at the McM~rey 6811[~ $1~7[$ ~lg186 ~RYIgldO ~0~H88 Aquatic Center. Masks, fins, snorkel, booties, and -Tear gloves are required, all other suppli'es areprovided. tO COmpetitorS- ~esdays ~259017 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Al: Orientation, October 27 -Tea geor i0 l Pivifl - Captain Frog SCUBA VirstClass:Novemberl 1607 H St. Catalina Tr¢: 12/3 - 12/4 -Friv e Le55ons- andSaturdays FR. JIM CASSE, S.d. 5:00-8:00 p.m. H~AD ~OA~H McMu~reyAquafic Center $199 for 8 classes Home 398-8393 · Gell 66~ .~9.6026 e-mail: ~amsse~gar~s.or9 .... ADULT $~Ft~ALL 18 yrs. & up l]I~I]l~I~ & 4 yrs. & up Softball leagues are being offered for men's, and co- ~©LLER recreational teams. Games are held at local city parks Do you want to learn in-line or roller skating? This on weekdays between the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 10:15 · is a great way to get fit! Learn forward and backward p.m. Teams must be prepared to play any day of the skating, stopping, and turning all in an indoor rink. week, Monday through Friday. Amateur Soft, ball Children and adults rcceiw: 30 minutes of instruction, Association (/iSA) rules with modifications apply, skate rental, and two hours of open skate each lesson. The department reserves the right to place teams in divisions to maintain the quality of competition. .Saturdays t~321007 Player's participation will be limited to two men's A: Tiny Tots 4 to 7 yrs. Al, BI, & CI: Nov 4 - 26 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. A2, B2, & C2: Dec 3 - 24 teams and two co-recreational teams per season. No B: Beginners 8 yrs. & up A3, B3, & C3: Jan 7 - 28 team will be adcepted after the registration deadline 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. unless needed to balance leagues or to maintain C: Advanced equity. -~.' 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Open Skate: SPRING LEAGUE 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays #121001 ' Natalie D.unn Fries- 6:30, 7:45, or 9:00 p.m. A1 & BI: Mar 6 - May 25 Skateland, 415 Ming Ave; Beach, Planz, MLK, Register: Jan 9 - Feb 24 $24 for 4 lessons and open skating or Wayside Parks Manager's Meeting: Mar 2 $465 per team 6:00 p.m. at City Corp Yard, A:Men's, B:Co-Rec 4101 Truxtun Ave. ADULT $~F~t~LL 18 yrs. & up Play in our Double Elimination Tournament and see how your team measures up. All teams welcome to play. ASA rules with modifications apply. Winning team will be awarded various prizes. Saturday #121014 8:00 a.m. Al: January 21 Beach & Wayside Parks $150 per team B~kKERSFIEL~, CA_LIFOi=Li~ AD.U LT. ~HOCKEY ~ week~ of~ !(once a wee~) $to4.oo For .'~etum/~ ~t~ pro~ams fill ve~ quickly, and regis~ation is on a 900 Tmm Ave., Suite 100 first-come, first-se~ed basis. Schedules are subject to change and classes may be cancelled if minimum ~ _ e~ollment requirements are not met. The Assumption of Risk located at the bo~om of the Registration Fo~ on page 25 must be si~ed for all programs at the time of registration. PROGRAM REFUND POLICY A participant who is unable to attend a program/class must request a rehnd within 5 business days following the first day of the scheduled pro~a~class. If a program is in progress and a participant is no longer able to attend, the participant must request a re,nd within 5 business days following the last class a~ended. Re~nds will be prorated. Them will be an $8 charge for all changes, transfers or cancellations of registrations. Please be advised that all participants involved in any ~ :; ;}'75-~'~}; }: )'/}~. :~. :~ : ~* depament programs or special ;. q ,Encl~e cheek or:money~o~der, payabte ~ events are subject to being : ' ~, '~ :' "~,: L , ~> ::' :-~ ~ j:~: photographed. Such regiS~ation wiUno photo~aphs may be AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Department of Recreation & Parks complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) which ~ ~. f,,: , ; ,:.::~ : prohibits discrimination on the basis ofa disabili~. : ~ L°g onlo'm;bakersfi~[dcie~.us.,; Reasonable accommodations will be made in recreation ~ '" ~ :~ ~ :: ~ ;' ': : programs and hcilities to enable pa~icipation by an individual with a disabiliW. Pa~icipants must meet ~ ~ ~: .::, ~, ~ ~.:, . essential elig:ibili~ requirements for the pro~am. If ~; User Nme~ h~me phone nmb~ wi~area code you are in need of special acco~odations, please ~ ,' ; ~ ,::: ;; L:-' % ~;:~ (5, ' ~3~, 5 ~ ~ noti~ us by calling 326-F~. We offer a T.D.D. ~ P~°~:~P~e;(~l~!q~'~ff~F)~:?4 line, 321-9370, for the hearing impaired. ~ ~ .Use ~,~des~Ust~ ~;~s ~k for j CITY OFBAKERSFIELD Recreation Activity Registration Form gcParlcs Participant or Parent/Guardian (if participant is a minor) DOB First Name: Last Name: (For Website use): Address: City: Zip: Home Work Cell Phone: Phone: Phone: Emergency Contact Name & Phone: E-Mail Address: Special Information (Medical Alerts, etc.): Grade in School: An administration fee of $8.00 will apply to all voluntary changes or cancellations. Total Release/Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: IN CONSIDERATION of my and/or my child(ren) being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release and discharge the City of 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 or my child(ren) as a result of my or my child(ren)'s participation in this 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, the event, even though liability may arise out of the negligence 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 or my child(ren)'s heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnity and hold harmless the foregoing parties from any loss, liability, damage or expense which may occur as a result of any death, injuries, or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ren). 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 of Participant or Parent/Guardian (if participant is a minor) Date Print Name Mail-In Registration-Please complete if paying by Credit Card Signature: ~~ Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Revised 10/2005 PARK RENTAL REFU~q~S Reservation cancellations more than 5 working days prior to the event will be refunded any fees minus a cancellation fee of $14. Cancellations less than 5 business days in advance will result in all fees being forfeited. Changes to reservations must be made in person at least 2 business days before date of event, and are subject to an $8 rescheduling fee. In case of inclement weather the day of your event, you must re- schedule within 5 working days, no refunds provided. SALES & FEES Only non-profit organizations are permitted to conduct sales, collect fees, or otherwise solicit funds in city parks. A permit must be obtained. SOFTBALL OR SOCCER/RUGBY FIELD RENTALS There are five lighted softball fields available for rental provided it is not in use for City leagues, or a rest day for the field. Softball fields are located at Beach, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Patriots, Planz, and Wayside parks. Many city parks have multi-use fields that can be used on a first-come, first.served basis. Beach Park and Yokuts Park have rental fields, provided it is not in use tbr City programs or a rest day. Facility Resident Fee Non-Resident F~e Field Fee $48 (2 hr. block) $60 (2 hr. block) Lighting $6 hr. $6 hr. Two hour minimum/maximum for fieM and lights. We delive, fun fo. all agesll Fully Insured - Bounce, Climb & Slide I Combo, Laser Tag, Castle & Water War i Mazes, Giant Slides/Bounce Houses, ' :; Dunk Tanks, Bungee Run, Obstacle Courses, Other Rides & Games available Advertisement Balloons Canopy & Sky Dancer Ads Sales & Rentals {66~} Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Campus Park No~h Campus Park South Centennial Centennial Plaza The Park at River Walk ~~ r /~1 I'- / , . . ............ --l! ...................... __+ .............. B ...... ............ It Il Ii I .', I ' ' F ....... 1. ......-~ :- ' P~K 10 - CEN~ P~K 21 - ~RN RIVER P~AY 32 - RIVER O~S P~K ~ - N~E 11 - C~N~R P~ ~ -~OLL P~K ~ -~AUNDE~J P~ ~ - 1 - ~E~ P~K 12 - CO~ ~S ~ 23 - LOWELL P~K ~ -S~O~ P~K 45 - 2 - 8BCH P~ 13 - C~LIS P~K 24 - ~N LUTHER KING P~K 35 - SIEMON P~ ~ - 3 - B~ P~ 14 - DEER P~ PARK 25-MC MURKY AQUATIC C~R 36 - SILVER CREEK P~K 47 - 4- BILLP~SP~ 15-~EN P~K 26-~SA~RIN ~LLDI~ONDS 37-STI~NP~K 4e- 5 - c~s ~ N. 16 - GRIS~M P~ ~- PATRIOTS P~K ~ -STONE CREEK P~K 6- C~SP~KS. 17-~GGINO~S P~ 28-PIN O~ P~K 39- ~VlS P~K 7- C~P~ -18- J~TROP~ 29-P~P~K ~- UNI~RSI~ PARK ~ RI 8- C~NN~P~' '~ ~9] JE~R~NPARK 30-QUNLWOOD P~K 41 - WAYSIDE P~ ' ~ 9- CEN~I~ P~ 20- J~HUA P~K 31-~E P~AT RI~R W~K 42- ~ILL P~K ~ ~ CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS/SOI b WASTE blVISION City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division 410! Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309 "FREE RECYCLING COUPON" For New Customers The City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division wants to give you an opportunity to recycle for FREE! Sign up for one whole year now at the subscription rate of $80.00 and get one (1) quarter free (a $20.00 value). Just submit the coupon below with your payment to get your service started. Call (661)326-3114 for more details. : Presents One Quarter' of Curbside Recycling To: ~~ THIS CERTIFICATE IS TRANSFERABLE AND MAY BE USED AS CREDIT TOWARDS ONE F]LEE QUARTER OF CURB- SIDE RECYCLING, WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) YEAR OF CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD. COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SIGN-UP. A $20.00 VALUE NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. RESIDENTS RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS ONLY. FOR NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2006. CALL 326-3114 FOR SERVICE. NON-REFUNDABLE. LiFe as should be. ~.. '.. ~ ~ .../ the KERN RIVER PARKWAY includes over 6,000 acres of trails, parks · ~ .~ / ' ~..'" and waterways extending over 30 miles westerly to Highway 1-5. The KERN RIVER PARK~A Y bses include bicycling, rollerblading, jogging, hiking and horseback riding; ~anoeing, k~vaking and ,~ nature study, including photography and sightseeing; fieM sports, fishing, pic, icking, swimming; and attemting outdoor cultural events, such as concerts and theatre. remember, the KERN RIVER PA RKWA Y is an evolving communi~ resource developed by vohmteers, se~ice organizations, businesses and individuals like yourse~with the use qf public and private grants. Please e~oy and help us take care o fit... ~ YOU A~ HE~ ~ S~ekd~ H~ ,', ~ , ' * EQUEST~AN T~IL Official Sponsor ~RN RIVER PA~WAY SIGNAGE PROJECT ~~~ B A K E R S F I E L O ~ ROTARY CLUB ofBAKERSFIELD EAST K E R N C O U N T Y ~ Janua~2004 C A L I F O R N I A KeepBakersfieldBeautiful How Do I Get Involved? Volunteer AFFILIATE Adopt A Highway or an Area Report ]:llegal Dumping · YAMERICA Learn to Recycle . · Participate in The Great American Cleanup in April Our Goal: Call Today to take greater 86-CLEAN improving their community. Visit our website www. keepba kersfield bea utifu I. us PRST STD U.S. Postage PAID Bakersfield, Permit No. 883 C ;7 1 7 ?_005 B.A K E R S F i E Lt "¥'V f'" ~ ¥ ~-: ': '? .'-", ..... Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM October 17, 2005 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager (~¢p,¢~ FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: South Mill Creek Project Letter O'~' Council Referral No. Ref001297 Councilmember Carson referred to staff correspondence from Graham K. Eddy Concerning the South Mill Creek Project and requested Staff provide written responses to his questions. (Staff has already been provided correspondence. Response to Question #1: The Mill Creek concept was initially included in the Vision 2020 report as part of the vision for downtown Bakersfield in terms of placing emphasis on the use of water that provides an attractive backdrop for public art and sculptures, concerts and other cultural activities. The report specifically states the vision of downtown should include the development of a River Street to become a center for community activities and outdoor enjoyment. The River Street Kern Island Village (Mill Creek) concept was further developed in greater detail as a result of the Downtown Design Charrette conducted during May 11 - 17, 2001. The Mill Creek conceptual project was included in the updated 2005 Downtown and Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area Implementation Plans as potential projects. The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved both Implementation Plans at the February 14, 2005 Agency meeting. The Mill Creek conceptual project was adopted by the City Council as part of the City Council Goals and Guiding Principles as early as September 24, 2003. The City Council Goals and Guiding Principles are updated annually. The most recent update occurred on June 22, 2005, as the continued focus on positive downtown development was listed as goal #3. As part of the Mill Creek conceptual project the Kern Delta Canal will still run underground from Truxtun Avenue to south of the railroad tracks, however, it is planned to connect to the South Mill Creek project south of the railroad tracks if negotiations with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. are successful. S:\DEBBIE'S\Council Referrals\South Mill Creek.doc Response to Question #2: The proposed Crosstown Freeway will be raised above ground level and should not create a negative impact on the proposed plan for 700 homes included in the South Mill Creek conceptual plan. Since the Crosstown Freeway will be elevated, it will not be a physical barrier to the project, but will be enhanced in such a way to compliment the proposed mixed use project. Staff is currently evaluating potential ramp access along the Crosstown Freeway at other locations that will not access from "P/Q" Streets. The land use for the area under the freeway will initially be a landscaped greenbelt strip which will eventually be developed into a short-term storage facility for use by the residents.of the proposed development. Response to Question #3: The City staff will be able to respond to your High Speed Rail Station concerns regarding general alignment, station location, mitigation strategies, etc., and the impact on Lennar's conceptual development plan for South Mill Creek once the HRSA Final Program Environmental Impact Report and Statement are revealed by the HRSA on November 1, 2005. S:\DEBBIE'S\Council Referrals\South Mill Creek.doc Date=~ ............ Sun, Oct 9, 2005 9:17 PM Subject: SOUTH MILL CREEK PROJECT October 9, 2005 City of Bakersfield Attn: Irma Carson Councilmember, Ward 1 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 SUBJECT: BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMUNITY MEETING Publicly noticed at - 6:30pm Cain - Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church 630 Caiifomia Street Monday 26 September 2005 RE: SOUTH MILL CREEK PROJECT Dear Councilmember Carson, Many thanks for so ably arranging and chairing the First Community Meeting for the proposed CITY OF BAKERSFIELD SOUTH MILL CREEK PROJECT with LENNAR DEVELOPMENT. My respect and appreciation for the presentation delivered by Donna Kunz, Dap: Executive Director of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. The purpose of my writing this letter is to declare my desire to see the future of downtown Bakersfield designed with Integrity, honesty and appropriate vision. Therefore may I query why certain information pertinent to the immediate geographical project area, is withheld from Bakersfieldians who attended the meeting? My belief is that withholding such information is a disservice to the community. It would be most considerate to provide facts about the three following informational Issues at the next community meeting. This information should be clearly marked on the exhibits, with facts to reveal answers to the following statements. STATEMENT ONE - The proposed Mill Creek Project was only partially addressed. The Mill Creek Project was said to serve pedestrians and cyclists, by connecting Central Park to this South Mill Creek Project along the banks of ~a Ditch= (Kem Delta Canal) allowing for development along it, s banks. This was suggested to run from Golden State to California Avenue. QUESTION ONE - The answer was vaguely addressed in the past Bakersfield Charrette, some time ago. Has the Mill Creek proposal been legally adopted as public policy into a Bakersfield Downtown Redevelopment Plan? Does this plan have City Council approval? How in reality would this connection be achieved between Truxtun Avenue via the Kern Delta Canal to south of the railway tracks? STATEMENT TWO - The Crosstown Freeway issue was not addressed competently. The :~Crosstown Freeway· (Project 805 utilizing the $13M ;leftove~ funds) directly behind the proposed Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency/L.ennar conceptual plan was only indicated as a swath of white on the presentation material, without ramp access to and from P/Q Street. QUESTION TWO - Is this proposed freeway raised above ground level? If so what land uses will be permitted there under? Will this ~rosstown Freeway~ negatively impact the proposed plan for 700 homes and the small support commercial development? How will this physical barrier to downtown to the north of the Rail Road tracks be Integrated into the proposed housing project? STATEMENT THREE - The proposed California High Speed Rail Station site issue was not addressed. The geographic position for this High Speed Rail Station is common knowledge and has been approved as public policy by the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), Kern Council of Governments (Our Regional Transportation Authority), Kern County Board of Supervisors, and Bakersfield City Council. QUESTION THREE - The HRSA Final Program Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) are to be revealed by the HSRA on November 1,2005. Why do these facts (Corridor, general alignment, Station location, mitigation strategies, design practices and further measures to guide the systems development and avoid and minimize potential adverse environmental impacts) NOT in any way influence the joint Bakersfield City, Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Lennar~s conceptual development program and plan? Would it not be wise for Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency (BRA) to kindly show the position and the proposed conceptual plan for the California High Speed Rail Station location and routing for stopping traffic and high speed express through traffic? This is a most important project for downtown Bakersfield - both short term (5years) and long term (forever). May I respectfully request the reasons behind the silence as to why these matters are being hidden from the landowners and the public at large? Respectfully, Graham Kaye-Eddie Master Urban Designer. Attachment #1: For your information, meetings have and will be conducted by the States High Speed Rail Authority. (Note the date) Attention is drawn to Item # 5. This item is specially drawn to your attention. The cooperative agreement with the Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport of Japan are to share in a co-operartive and advisory capacity their sociaVeconomic understandings of impacts surrounding stations. The proposed California State bond issue of $1 OB is still scheduled for the year 2006. Attachment #2: For your information a notice of the California High Speed Rail EIR/EIS hearings. CC: City of Bakersfield, City Council members: Harvey Hall Mayor Sue Benham, Ward 2 Mike Maggard Ward 3 David Couch Ward 4 Harold Hanson Ward 5 Jacquie Sullivan Ward 6 Zack Scrivner Ward 7 Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Alan Tandy Executive Director Raul Rojas Public Works Director Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency (EDCD) Don I Cohen Shirlyn Davenport Robert C Martinez Thomas P Mishoe Frederick Prince J Philip Bentley Leonard Schroeder Donna Kunz Deputy Executive Director Kern Board of Supervisors: Jon McQuiston District 1 Don Maben District 2 Barbara Patrick District 3 Raymond A. Watson District 4 Michael J Rubio District 5 Denise Pennell, Clerk of the Board Kern Council of Governments Beard of Directors: Tim Tarver Arvin Nicholas Lassenevitch Califomia City Sam Ramirez Delano David Couch Bakersfield Virgil Bell Maricopa Rafael Melendez McFarland Marshall Holloway Ridgecrest Garry Nelson Shaffer Paul Linder Taft Philip Smith Tehachapi Cheryl Wegman, Wasco Jon McQuiston and Michael J. Rubio Ron Brummet Executive Director California State Senate: Dean Florez Roy Ashburn California State Assembly: Kevin McCarthy Nicole Parra Golden Empire Transit District Board: Howard Silver, Chair Kathleen Ashlan, Vice-Chair Chuck Michel, Board Member Christopher Finberg, Board Member Patricia Norris, Board Member Chester C. Moland, Chief Exec. Officer Cheryl Scott, Manager of Marketing LENNAR DEVELOPMENT Tom Dee Kern Economic Development Corporation Patrick J Collins Make Ignorance your daily opponent, Indifference your constant foe, and Prejudice your lifetime enemy. , 2005 '~'~TY MANA ..... S OFF',CE B A K E R S F I E L D .................... GITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIG WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~ _ DATE: October 17, 2005 SUBJECT: REVISIT REQUEST FOR STREETLIGHT ON SPRUCE Referral No. 1290 (Meeting-10/12/05) COUNClLMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF VISIT THE AREA OF SPRUCE STREE ONE BLOCK NORTH OF BRUNDAGE DURING THE EVENING HOURS TO RE-EVALUATE THE NEED FOR A STREETLIGHT IN THAT AREA. Staff has identified the only location where PG&E could provide service to a new streetlight. That location is on the West side of Spruce Street on the lot line between #95 and #99. Staff is waiting for PG&E's approval and a contract. Once PG&E's fee's are paid and contract signed, staff will hire a contractor to install a pole, get the light installed and have PG&E connect it. G:\GROUPDATXReferralsX2005\10-12LRef#1290 Revisit - Streetlight on Spruce.doc OCT 2 )'005 B A K E R S F I E L D ""~TYH./~N~,G~q'S CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director /~ DATE: October 17, 2005 SUBJECT: CURB & SIDEWALK ALONG BRUNDAGE Referral No. 1291 (Meeting-10/12/05) STAFF IS REQUESTED TO RESPOND BACK TO COUNCIL AN INQUIRY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF PLACING CURB AND GUTTERS ON BRUNDAGE BETWEEN "H" AND OAK STREET AND WHETHER IT WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDING. Staff checked with the Economic/Community Development Department. They informed us that this area is not located within a CDBG eligible census tract and would not be eligible for CDBG funding. In areas that are not eligible for Block Grand Funding, the property owner has to pay for the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk. G:\GROUPDA~Referrals~2005\10-12\Re~1291 Curb & Sidewalk Along Brundage.doc OCT 2 0 2005 B A K E R S F I E L D~'?¥?~'?i-'?~T Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM October 20, 2005 TO: Alan Tandy, City Ma~~~~ FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Econ-6'mic Development Director SUBJECT: Expand 34th Street Medical Corridor Council Referral No. Ref001231 Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff to explore proposal from Bakersfield Memorial Hospital to enhance and expand the 34th Street medical corridor, particularly from Union Avenue west to Chester Avenue by converting the area to a campus. Staff met with Vice-Mayor Maggard and Councilmember Benham to discuss future streetscape and a medical campus concept for the hospital. Staff also contacted hospital staff for further information and is exploring design concepts and costs with Public Works. S:\DEBBIE'S\Council Referrals\34th street corridor.doc B A K E R S F I E L D October 20, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNC/I~. FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY AIIORN~/I \~~ SUBJECT: LAFCO SEAT SUPPORT COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 1295 COUNCILMEMBER MAGGARD REQUESTED LETTERS BE SENT TO ALL INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING THE CITY'S ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT LAFCO SEAT. Attached are copies of letters of appreciation sent by the Mayor to those supporting the City of Bakersfield in acquiring a LAFCO seat. VG:do S:\C OU NClL\Referrals\05-06 Referrals\Maggard\LAFCOsupportletters.doc October 17, 2005 Mr. James Beck, General Manager Kern County Water Agency P. O. Box 58 Bakersfield, CA 93302 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Mr. Beck: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. Mayor ( HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 - Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor(~BakersfieldCity, us October 17, 2005 Mr. Ronald M. Errea, County Administrative Officer County Administrative Center 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Mr. Errea: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. aaToe / HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 - E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us October 17, 2005 Mr. George Martin Borton, Petdni & Conron LLP 1600 Tmxtun Avenue P. O. Box 2026 Bakersfield, CA 93303 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear George: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. Resj~e~ully Mayor HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us October 17, 2005 Mr. Don Jaeger, President Greater Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 515 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Don: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. Harvey L. Hall ~' Mayor HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us October 17, 2005 Ms. Debra L. Moreno, President/CEO Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce 1725 Eye Street P. O. Box 1947 Bakersfield, CA 93303 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Debbie: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. Mayor HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us ~alif~rnia October 17, 2005 The Honorable Sam Ramirez Delano City Council 1015 11th Avenue Delano, CA 93215 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Councilman Ramirez: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. Mayor HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us October 17, 2005 The Honorable Raymond A. Watson, Chairman Kern County Board of Supervisor Kern County Administrative Center 1'115 Truxtun Avenue 5th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear SuPervisor Watson: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor(I~BakersfleldCity, us October 17, 2005 The Honorable Cherylee Wegman Mayor, City of Wasco 746 8th Street P. O. Box 190 Wasco, CA 93280 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Mayor Wegman: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. arvey L. Hall ! Mayor HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, Califomia 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us October 17, 2005 The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Senate Bill 967 Dear Governor Schwarzenegger: I want to express my appreciation for your efforts on behalf of giving Bakersfield a permanent seat on the LAFCO board. Your understanding of our city's position is gratifying, and I thank you for your commitment to this endeavor. Harvey L. Hall ~' Mayor HLH/ndw cc: Bakersfield City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney 1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779 E-mail address: mayor@BakersfieldCity, us