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Home My WebLink About09/16/05 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM September 16, 2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. As you might expect from the number of items delayed at the last Council meeting, the agenda for September 28th is looking very long and difficult again. 2. The Redevelopment Agency met and approved the agreement on the sale of the farm this week. Thanks are due to them for taking on quite a major project. 4. We have received authorization from CalTrans to start spending the first $13 million for what we are currently referring to as "Project 803" (the Thomas money), which will allow us to begin the hiring process, seek additional office space, etc. 5. We need more seats! In the past, Rockin' by the River - done at a less than ideal location for that purpose at Yokuts Park - has drawn crowds of 5,000 to 7,000. The Park at River Walk, which will be a beautiful world-class venue, has about 4,000 seats. Staff is reviewing alternatives, but we need to deal with it. If you get the time, call us for a tour of the park - it is fantastic! 5. A report from Chief Rector is enclosed with crime statistics for the first 6 months of 2005. It is encouraging news that the overall crime increase is 5.9%, as opposed to 8.9% for the same time in 2004. 6. According to Stan Grady, we should be on schedule to begin hearings on ward reapportionment with an interactive workshop on your October 12th agenda. We are allowing sufficient time for you to agree and approve the new boundaries by the time the County needs them. They need the data no later than May 1, 2006 in order to be prepared for the June primary and November elections. 7. A detailed report on the 2006 swim season is enclosed, including comparisons to the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Per requests from Councilmembers Maggard and Hanson, it includes an analysis of costs, factoring in decreased attendance, as well as information on the programs planned for McMurtrey next year to increase attendance there. ,.,/' Hon rable Mayor and City Council Seplember 16, 2005 Pag~ 2 8. The grand opening for "The Cottages".will be postponed for a few weeks. The developer is looking at mid-October; we will let you know when the date is certain. 9. The monthly activity report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed. 10. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham · Staff attendance at the California Urban Forest Council Meeting; · Fire staff will coordinate a Council workshop on disaster preparedness; · Follow up to citizen requests for alley repair and resurfacing off Truxtun Avenue and 17th Street between B and C Streets; · Staff review of citizen concerns regarding the stop sign at 23rd and C Streets and status of repairs on 23rd Street; · Report from Public works regarding citizen proposal regarding crime prevention in the Sunset Oleander area (Police report will be forthcoming); Councilmember Carson · Report on the paving done on Nina Street and the status of possibly installing curb and gutter; Vice Mayor Maq.qard · Report on the use of specialized grasses that can be grown with treated water; Councilmember Hanson · Staff analysis of the feasibility of installing a stop sign of a four-way stop at Pine and Palm Streets; · Clean up of the maintenance district in the Oaks and Haggin Oaks area; Councilmember Sullivan · Repair of street light at 6601 Mill Bridge Creek; Councilmember Scrivner · Report on the quantity of land not utilized on the sewer farm land. AT rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk BAKERSFIELDMEMORANDUM POLICE Date: September 13, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: W.R. Rector, Chief of Police Subject: Crime Statistics Enclosed is the six month Part 1 Crime Report: the total Part 1 Crime increase for this period was 5.9%; as compared to 8.9% in 2004 for this same period of time. We have experienced some increases in the crime categories of homicide, burglary and auto theft. The homicide increase is due to gang related shootings and domestic violence. The auto theft increase can be attributed to a couple of factors: we are arresting more individuals responsible for property crimes from outside the metro area and individuals leaving cars unlocked or keys in the ignition while the engine is running. The primary suspects in burglaries are career criminals. To combat the increase in gang shootings we have added staff to the gang unit and are reaching out to the public to provide information on gang activity via the gang hotline and the use of Secret Witness. We will also be meeting with the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern County Probation Department, State Parole and federal agencies to develop a more coordinated effort to impact gang crime. The burglary and auto theft details have also been working with a variety of law enforcement agencies throughout the county. They have conducted several probation/parole sweeps in the northern part of Kern County and in Tulare County to impact individuals responsible for property crimes. The KNET Team has enhanced their unit with the addition of a parole officer, which will help the unit focus on career criminals. The Crime Prevention Unit has posted an auto theft prevention e-tip on our website, and as part of a public awareness campaign, an auto theft prevention tri-fold has been placed on the website. The Crime Analysis Unit has become a member of the Central Valley Crime Analysis group to network with other agencies in preventing crime by analyzing trends in the central valley. We will continue to complete public awareness bulletins to reinforce the need to secure vehicles to prevent theft. On a positive note we did show reductions in the crimes of rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 1 10.0% 4 8 -13.3% 37 50 -1.2% 112 90 -27.7% 306 362 37.7% 931 913 1.8% 230 235 10.7% 1621 1659 5.9% 20.2% 10.7% the registration, tide and federal safety in- ~! ! !i~ spection sticker on the driver's door. ~ ~,, . Ask the seller about the vehicles history and ~!i~ i~:,~, i~ past financing and insurance. Verify this in- formation with the bank or insurance infor- ~ Since 1969, the Federal government has required marion. manufacturers to engrave a unique number, the VIN (Vehicle Iden~ficatJon Number) on all vehides in one vfsible and several hidden locations. VINs are reg/stered YIN Number BAKERSHELD POLICE DEPARTMENT with the FBI's com~aterized Nc~Jonal Cr/me Inforrnabon ~ ~a,~ o~, ~r~, CRIME PREVENTION UNIT Center. These numbe~ fadlitate the tradng of'stolen cars, and make it more d/fficuk for the growing numbers ~.~ KAREN BENNE1T, SUPERV/$OR of chop shes-garages that dismantle stolen cars and sell ~j/ 326-3024 ~ - ...... DON'T BUYA STOLEN CAR ~: .:,~.~ RACHEL MEEK .......... 326-3022 '- · When buying from a private individual, make TONY fflRRTINEZ. ....... 326-.3922 sure the titJe and registration match t~e name and address of the person selling the car. SANDY A4ORRIS ....... 326-3052 · Be cautious of a seller with no set address, place of employment or phone number. CINDY LONDON ........ 326-3196 · Complete ALL paperwork at the time of the CARINA ORTI,Z .......... 326-3052 sale. · Ensure the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate on the automobile's dash is present, se- cure and has no loose rivets. ~ ~,~ Check to ensure the VIN plate rivets are origi- ~ hal. All 1970 and newer autos produced in ~t~ii~l' ..... North America have stainless steel "rosette" rivets with six petals and a hole in the middle. CONTACT U5 AT: They are difficult to scratch with a knife. BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME PRL:~ENTION UNIT 16OI Truxtun Avenue · Thieves may have removed the VIN plate and Bakersfield. CA 93301 replace it with one from a similar wrecked vehi- cle. If in doubt about authenticity, check with Phone: (661) 326-3053 Fax: (661) 852-2163 your law enforcement agency. Email: BPDCRIME@BakersfieldPD.US ·The YIN on the dash must match the ¥1N on · Install a vehicle burglar alarm. · Take valuables wi~ you, pat them under the seat or lock them in the trunk Avoid · Install a moron sensing light near your transferring/~ems to the trunk ora vehicle residential driveway. Leave sta~onary light- where it is to be parked. A thief may be ing on all night to the fiont and rear of your watching. residence · Whenever possible, park in well-lighted and ° Lock your vehicle at all tim~ even When. · Do not leave items of value in your vehicle busy areas, you a~e.dri~hg it This includes purses, wallets computers, cameras, briefcases, cell phones or back- · If you must park in a commercial lot or · On cold'm~mings/never Ieave yeur mator packs, garage, leave only the ignition key with the attendant, vehicle rUnh(ngwhile it is unattended. Thie~eg are ~asing.neighberhoOds look/rig · If your vehide is an o/der mode/, re'p/ace .fbrthisap~0rtunity. Motor vehicle theft is a serious prob- standard door lock buttons with tapered · Periodically check your license plates to leto In the United States, the annual ones. These replacements are inexpens/ve make sure they have not been stolen. · i Use .st~ng i Whee! locks or.: metal cane loss fiom car the~ is over $4 billion, and much more di~cuk to pry open. Obtain spedal vehicle license plate an~ :.. hooksl.ar°und the brake· f~edal' on' one The Automo~ve Informcrdon Council ° Be sure to conceal your vehicle registra~on theft screws from the Bakersfield Police end,: and·around the st~ffng whee/rim o~ reports ~hat over one million motor and insurance information in a locked glove Department Crime Prevent/on Un/t, 326- · spoke on:the :~ther. vehicles are stolen in the U.S. each compartment Never leave valuables in the 3053. year. That is one motor vehicle theft glove compartment, e: ' Park yOur:Vehicle, in lighted areas and · If you have a garage, use it Lock your !nstall.additionalmot/on senso~lights near every 31 seconds. · Use 'Operat/on Ident/~ccrdon" by mafldng garage door. Lock your vehicle doors, even residenti~i ~fiveways. ...... your valuables with your dr/vet's license when it is in your ga~'age Do not leave Here are important motor ye- number. Record serial numbers or photo- valuables in your vehide, even when parked hide crime prevention reco~, graph your property. Police can enter your in your garage. · Install a vehicle alarm ~TStem, :and pay mendatJons to orevent burdarv stolen property into a na~onw/de data base and auto theft[ - ' if they have iden~lying information such as attention if you have a dog Who/s barking a serial number, model number, make 'during the nigh~ · Lock the vehicle and pocket the and date purchased. keys. Nearly 20% of all vehicles · Write the make, .mode/,.I/cense plme and. stolen had the keys in them. · Never leave keys in a vehicle while you go vehicle ident~catibn number (YIN) down inside a store, not even for a minute, immediately.afierpurchasing vehicle · Make sure to lock the trunk, ° Avoid paddng next to vans, pickups and · "i" Start Neighborhood.Watch'on your street.': hatchback or tailgate ora sro- other large ve~ides. : :. :::i Cori~act you~:::law : ~fo?~em ent'-:~agen~y's:::: t/on wagon or SU~( :afrr~ preven~i:unit :at:.'~26-305.~. ~,i; . ' !i B A K E R S F I E L D i S£P 14 Z005 Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 13, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: Attendance Drop at Pools 2005, 2004, & 2003 Aquatic Seasons Review Referral # 001249NVard 5 Councilmember Hanson requested staff analyze the cost of operating pools factoring in the drop in attendance and Vice Mayor Maggard requested staff provide a report regarding programs to increase pool attendance. The following is .a chart comparing the totals for attendance for all City of Bakersfield pools for the 2005, 2004, and 2003 summer seasons: Overall, a~endance at the city pools has decreased since last year: Jastm pool had the largest loss of customers, due mostly to the close proximity of the McMuArey Aquatic Center. Also, it was closed for repairs for over ~o weeks. · Jefferson pool had the only increase in a~endance for ~o masons: 1) the new spray park brought more people to the park, and, 2) the facility was completely updated and renovated. · MLK pool experienced several maintenance issues over the course of this season, causing closures totaling almost ~o weeks. · Planz pool also had maintenance issues which caused a one week delay in opening; however, it did well with a~endance considering that it was not open last year. The new spray park at Planz Park probably was a major draw for patrons to this pool. · Siemon pool had the .second largest decrease in a~endance out of the neighborhood pools. Many regular Siemon customers were lost from last McMurtrey 9/9/05 Page 2 of 5 season, when the pool was clOsed and Bakersfield College started a summer learn-to-swim program at their pool facility. Silver Creek pool's loss in attendance could be attributed to the reopening of Jastro, Planz, and Siemon pools as well as the prolonged heat this summer. · Free swimming was available all year in the Kern River near Beach and Yokuts Parks - - an unusual situation in Bakersfield. · In researching other outdoor pools and waterparks in the region, attendance was down overall due to the above normal heat for most of the summer. The following is a chart comparing the totals for attendance,.revenue, and expenses for the McMurtrey Aquatic Center for the 2005 and 2004 summer seasons: Attendance 40,909 53,620 Revenue $130,720 $126,514 Expenses $187,965 $185,268 *Salary expenses for the last two weekends of the season have been estimated. Overall, attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center has decreased since last year. The following factors may have contributed to this: 1) Re-opening of Planz and Siemon pools 2) Major renovation of Jefferson pool 3) Change in policy for free passes 4) Opening of four (4) spray park facilities ' 5) Cooler temperatures at the beginning of the season and the consistent 100°+ temperatures in the peak of the season 6) School year starting one week earlier than usual 7) The "newness" of the facility is no longer an attraction Pool revenue has declined along with attendance, but not at the same rate because of increased programs over last year. Programming, such as swim lessons and swim team, generates more revenue per participant than recreation swim. Cost recovery in 2004 was about 68%, while 2005 increased to 70%. This ratio is exceptionally high when compared to the national average of less than 50% cost recovery for public pools. The next chart details the breakdown of the attendance totals into three categories: ' Recreational Swim 31,590 47,088 Program Swim 7,383 4,580 Rentals 1,936 -1,952 Total: 40,909 53,620 S:\Council Referrals 2005\Ref001249.doc :bt Page 2 9/13/2005 McMurtrey 9/9/05 Page 3 of 5 A closer look at attendance shows an increase in programmed activities. The slight decrease in pool rentals was due to the increase in programming - - more evening programs, thus having fewer times available for rentals. The rental times available were decreased to accommodate more regular programming which in turn decreased the number of staff needed. Since rentals were on.weekends, each rental had more people in attendance, which made it more cost effective overall. 2005 McM urtrey Attendance , 2004 M cM urtrey Attendance I a Rec. Swim ] Rec. [] Rec. Swim -,,Program Swim/ Swim [] Program Swim {ec. Swim ~l:3 Rentals ~ 31,590 47,088 13 Rentals Rentals Program Rentals Program 1,936 Swim 7,383 1,952 Swim 4,580 The following chart shows program attendance numbers: i iiiili iiii iii iiiiiii i ii!, Lap Swim 2,336 875 Lessons 4,371 1,503 Swim Team 676 2,202 Total: 7,383 4,580 2005 Program Attendance Breakdown 2004 Program Attendance BreakdowTt ~ Lap Swim I lEI Lap Swim a .Lessons t i Lessons Lessons [3 Sw m Team Lessons LD Swim Team 59% 33% Lap Sw/ wim Team _ wim Team 19% 48% Lap Swim 9% 32% S:\Council Referrals 2005\Ref001249.doc :bt Page 3 9/13/2005 rvlcMurtrey 9/9/05 Page 4 of 5 The McMurtrey Swim Team participation declined this year due to a change in scheduling. Practice times are now in the morning as compared to the afternoon last year. During the mornings, some kids are in summer school, half-day camps, or lack transportation. Also, three additional swim teams were offered at other pools which were not available in 2004, thus distributing sWim team participation more.widely across the city. The lesson category also includes such classes as water polo camp, diving camp, swim lessons (all ages), and junior guarding. Expenses were higher overall for the 2005 season, but that was largely due to regular maintenance costs that were not a factor when the facility was still on warranty. Costs were cut in key areas, such as salaries and chemicals due to: · More efficient use of staff · Chlorine usage was lowered through the use of a stabilizer · Less chemicals used due to lower attendance Plans for the next year at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center include: · New programs include water walking, water aerobics, and the New year's Day Polar Bear Swim. · The Downtown Business Association has reserved the pool deck for the "Taste of Downtown" event on October'13, 2005. · Due to many requests, we will be offering pool deck rentals during the off season for corporate and other events as space allows. · Requests for group usage have increased substantially. Three I°cal swim clubs have expressed an interest in using the facility. These groups are Bakersfield Swim Club, Aqua Aces and Riptide. We will do our best to accommodate new groups without impacting our current programming. · Although early, we plan to add some additional programs and events next Spring which will include water safety days, a spring carnival, synchronized swimming, increased spring swim lessons, and possibly joint teen events With the Ice Center. · It should be noted that with our substantial increase in programming at McMurtrey this summer also came comments about lack of space and over programming. · We are evaluating the programming levels of all pools over the next'few weeks and will be making recommendations On re-programming pools to best meet the needs of the entire community. For example, pools with Iow recreation swim (such as Jastro) may become strictly swim lesson/swim team. pools, specializing in private and semi-private swim lessons. Summary: S:\Council Referrals 2005\Ref001249.doc :bt Page 4 9/13/2005 McMurtrey 9/9/05 Page 5 of 5 Overall, we are on the right track in programming McMurtrey as much as possible during the height of the season, yet still accommodating the recreation swimmers. As we promote uses of the pool during the off-peak times, we will see more stability in the year-round pool operation. McMurtrey Aquatic Center is in a good position now, and with the continued creative programming, attendance and revenues will grow. If you have any further questions, please contact me. S:\Council Referrals 2005\Ref001249.doc :bt Page 5 9/13/2005 Page 1 of 1 Referral Display ,.: IRe`001249 Pdnt:Fo : Requestor: ]~.)~?i~ (~t,~<¥,~,,! ..... ~ Ward: 15 ~ Referral Created: Req. Completion Date: i9(15/~005 '~i Meeting: ~ ~ Initial Referral Information Short Description: IATTENDANCE DROP AT POOLS Long Description: ***REFERRAL TO RECREATION & PARKS*** COUNCILMEMBER HANSON REQUESTED STAFF ANALYZE THE COST OF OPERATING POOLS FACTORING IN THE DROP IN ATTENDANCE AND VICE Attachment A MAYOR MACGARD REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE A REPORT REGARDING PROGRAMS TO INCREASE POOL ATTENDANCE. j~ Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D - Lead: ~ Assigned To: Response? ~ R1 (1) ~Rec, reati.0~.& pa~s ...... Reassigned To: Response? C R2 (2)! r"7 I [-- ~ R3 Optional Citizen Contact Information Name: Name: I I Address: Address: I' I Phone: Phone: I I http://ew~r]descripts/eweb.d~/e£~der£~m~c~ntents?F~d~r~D=~~~~... 9/1 2/2005 2005 Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 8, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation and Parks Subject: Monthly Report for August .. 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 August 2oo5, Report BEALE WET PLAYGROUND Work continues on the wet playground sited where the former pool once was. By mid August, we hope to have the underground work completed, mainly through the assistance of General Service's crews and the concrete deck poured by our annual contractor, Jim AIfter & Company. Once the concrete pour has occurred, we will have Park staff in to lay sod and re-dress the area. Everything is on schedule for a September 19th opening. NEW ACREAGE We had a relatively Iow number of Maintenance District locations and no General Fund parcels accepted by the City for maintenance this month. It contained .73 acres including 67 trees and 470 shrubs. However, we received 3 Maintenance District and no General Fund parcels into a 365 day maintenance period. There are 158 trees and 857 shrubs included within the 3 parcels totaling 2.53 acres. PARK RESERVATIONS Our parks continue to be a popular spot for pic nicing, bar-b-queing, birthdays and the like. So much so that an estimated 12,734 persons had a combined total of 146 reservations during the month of August. PARK EMPLOYEES Staff continues the new and promotional employee interviews. We have an additional 5 Laborer positions approved within the FY 05-06 Budget plus one to fill from an open position. To date, we have selected four applicants. Congratulations go out to Francisco Hinojosa for having been selected our 4th Light Equipment Operator. We shall know focus upon 1 Facility Worker position approved for the new River Walk Park as well as our last 2 remaining Laborer positions. This will leave us to select one Supervisor II from the applicants on file. We anticipate this selection being made during the month of September. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 13, 2005 To: Alien Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity (August) The agricultural lease agreement for the future Antongiovanni Park land was approved by Council at the August 17, 2005 meeting. The park land will be farmed by the Lessee until the city is ready to develop the land. City staff met with consultants to kick off the project to revise or adopt a new hillside ordinance that will guide future development in northeast Bakersfield. A community meeting was held at Quailwood Park to discuss the replacement of the playground equipment. B A K E R S F I E L D DATE: September 1, 2005 TO: Dianne Hoover, Director Recreation & Parks FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor RE: August Monthly Report Aquatic Attendance: See attached statistics for aquatic attendance at six pools through August 20 and McMurtrey through August 31. Aquatic Traininq: End of season training for aquatic returning staff attending school out of state was held on August 27. Seven were in attendance. Events: Rockin' By the River was held on August 18 at Yokuts Park. Approximately 12,000 attended the event which was a huge success. Many generous sponsors stepped forward to pay for the event. The lifeguard awards and recognition event was held on August 20 at MLK. Staff were recognized for service, high performance and for staff safety which was greatly improved upon this year. C:\DOCU ME-l\sforsyth\LOCALS-l\Temp\monthly report_l .docC:\DOCU ME-I\sfi)rsyth\LOCALS--l\Temp\n~onthly report_l .doc 9,.'8.'20059:50 AM McMurtrey Aquatic Center Monthly Program Numbers Summer 2005 12 20 12 2 7 I 75 10 18 21 4 4 2 60 10 13 20 11 0 72 12 9 8 2 2 0 20 9 6 20 7 2 0 0 16 6 20 10 3 0 12 9 15 9 3 0 55 9 18 19 6 0 12 12 16 10 4 0 12 9 16 21 6 0 0 0 24 10 20 14 0 9 I 4 0 22 10 4 3 0 1 0 14 28 22 1 1 5 24 6 0 3 0 14 0 14 16 6 1 0 3 24 10 30 27 2 10 0 24 11 5 5 4 9 36 12 0 22 18 3 10 2 13 23 12 4 13 50 5O 4 0 1 4 4 8 95 1 149. i .500 i.. 238 ,- :' ~.~ :;36 ; ? 61 .,,~ . ' ~195 ~ 20 . · 338 ·88 · rainings/Events/Swim 239 May Tota~ll 3067~ Roc SWi~ r' 5/28/2°°51"~ 1'5/29!2°°515~30~20051~ri~.~ll~J~l Bathing Suits Collected 29 3871 3481 4081 1203 IASAP Presentations 685 ASAP Brochures Dist. 200 C:\DOCUME~l\sforsyth\LOCALS-l\Temp\McMurtrey Monthly Program Attendance Summer '05.xls 1 McMurtrey Aquatic Center Monthly Program Numbers Summer 2005 "~'~;;~,,,4-'.'~June*~200511 I 5::30a~:22 : 1t~00~22 I ~5:3°pm:~l I 117' :~;:' ' ' ~ ': ~ .;;~5~30p~: :::;:~;NtA :2 ~ :' ::";: '' ' ~:";' I ~o ~ ~ - -'~-- ~l~ ~ 2o ~~ - -'~ ~~~ - _.~_ ~~~~ ~ ~~--%- --~- --,- -'~ ..~.~ t I '347. ..... · 3141...%:.'0 ~~~1: :: .'., 113 %m~~:=%7~ :-~7 ~7 7:: T~ 'rainings/Events/Swim Lessc JuneTotall~IBathing Suits Collected 100 ASAP Presentations 160 ASAP Brochures Dist. 225 C:\DOCUME~l\sforsyth\LOCALS-l\Temp\McMurtrey Monthly Program Attendance Summer '05.xls 2 McMurtrey Aquatic Center Monthly Program Numbers Summer 2005 736 50 850 50 1003 0 9 0 374 16 8 5 8: 333 5 619 I 7 8 438 19 20 791 2O 3O 355 100 599 15 23 8 8 415 13 6 8 445 14 19 3 588 11 5 523 521 4O 909 50 725 14 20 5 10 352 10 18 10 321 15 13 424 11 10 5 0 0 382 23 23 467 19 0 746 65 569 10 2O 6 0 0 4O7 14 12 7 6 5 527 17 16 492 10 20 7 3 389 19 4 397 0 0 0 50 635 ~ :267, 'i,:, 292 ,, :39 , .r ~:. ,...-, :,,; ' :i:;:59 i~,'! ' ;,, i:: :~ : 15596 July Totalll 1672911 C:\DOCUME~l\sfor. syth\LOCALS~l\Temp\McMurtrey Monthly Program Attendance Summer '05.xls 3 McMurtrey Aquatic Center Monthly Program Numbers Summer 2005 August 2005 10 25 328 7 16 473 9 21 406 7 16 357 8 14 432 13 200 607 50 447 15 200 16 23 372 18 188 12 11 3 343 21 14 403 50 464 101 331 14 14 145 15 18 $36 13 5 293 11 10 333 18 10 292 15 361 363 11 12 12 17 20 1 4 6 14 7 18 1 9 30 308 30 354 6 1 3 22 5 ., 324 ,53 .~ ~,~.i~ ~',84 ~,;42 : ~ '~i, i,.~':'12 '. 7808 August *otal[I 885811 C:\DOCUME-l\sforsyth\LOCALS~l\Temp\McMurtrey Monthly Program Attendance Summer '05.xls 4 B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 1, 2005 To: Dianne Hoover, Director From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Subject: August 2005 Monthly Report ATTENDANCE FIGURES Silver Creek After School Program ........................ 220 Attendance ....................... 22 Average Daily Attendance The After School Program started the 2005-06 school year on Monday, August 22n~* These past two weeks the children have been getting to know each other and the program leaders. We continue to register children everyday for the After School Program. and will distribute flyers to the neighborhood schools next week. Highlights included creating "All About Me Books"., human puppets, a Labor Day mobile, and learning about fire safety. Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $729.00 (Figure does not include deposits) The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented two times during the month of August. The center was rented for a birthday party and a company picnic. Total attendance was approximately 310. Classes at Silver Creek: # Registered Total Attendance Ballet & Gym (6 -11) 8 32 Ballet & Gym (3-5) 9 36 Belly Dancing 7 22 Calligraphy Workshop no class no class Clogging 13 52 Dance & Gym (4-5) no class no class Dance & Gym (2-3) no class no class Dog Obedience 12 48 Guitar (Beg.) 7 28 Kardio Kick 19 152 9/1/2005 C:~DOCUME-l\s£orsyth\LOCALS-l\Temp\Tcrri August 2005 Report.doc by TE Karate 40 320 Latin Dance (Beg. & Inter.) 9 36 Mexican Folk Dance no class no class Parenting with Love no class no class Pilates 4 48 Tai Chi 5 40 Tennis (Child-Beg) 3 24 Tennis (Child-lnt) 5 40 Tennis (Adults) 15 120 Upholstery 5 20 Yoga 12 43 TOTAL 173 1,061 Classes at Other Facilities # Registered Total Attendance Siemon Park Tennis (Child) 1 4 Tennis (Adult) 4 32 All Star Dance Studio Dance & Gym (2 ~ - 4) 1 4 Dance & Gym (4 - 5) no class no class American Academy of Gymnastics Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 4 10 Gymnastics (4-5) 4 16 Gymnastics (K-6 Girls) 6 16 Gymnastics (K-6 Boys) 2 -8 Corp Yard Lunch Room Cartooning 9 36 Conversational SPanish (Beg.) ' 13 52 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 Jewelry Creations no class no class Bikes Rides City Bike Path Rides 6 6 Stars Gymnastics Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 2 8 Gymnastics (Tots) 6 24 Gymnastics (Gymbees) 1 4 Gymnastics (Girls - Level 1 ) 3 12 Gymnastics (Boys - Level 1 & 2) 2 8 Tumbling & Trampoline 6 24 TOTAL 70 264 9/1/2005 C:X,DOCUME-l\sforsyth\LOCALS-l~Temp~Terfi August 2005 Report.doc by TE Silver Creek Day Camp~"Camp Fun" .............. 652 Session 8 ........ 315 56 Full Day / 7 Half Day = 63 Campers David Hanley was the specialized instructor this week that brought his x-treme science curriculum to the campers. The campers leamed so many incredible things that they were still talking about the science experiments the last day of camp. David Hanley makes science so fun and exciting that the kids don't even realize how much they are learning. The field trip this week was a tour of the Police Station, Jastro Park for lunch and then swimming at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Session 9 ........ 305 51 Full Day/10 Half Day'= 61 Campers Parent Show .... 32 The specialized instruction this week was cooking taught by Samantha Willey. The~ campers made two different nutritional snacks each day and also helped prepare the food for the end of the camp "Parent Barbecue and Staff Recognition Awards". We had several parents attend the barbecue and everyone enjoyed the delicious food. Camp · staff were presented awards for all their hard work and effort. The field trip this week was to King Leo's where they took a tour of the facility, made their own pizzas, and played video games. Afterwards, they went to $iemon Park. Overall, the Silver Creek Day Camp was a big success this year. The staff was outstanding. The specialized instructors, field trips, and curriculum were enriching and fun for everyone. The camp's success is best described from the parent's evaluations. Natalie Papion said, "This camp is excellent, we are definitely coming back. It is so affordable and it's comforting as a parent to know your child is safe and having fun as well!" Patti Reed said, "This camp is a 10! Robin Rocha said, "No cost programs were available through my daughter's school district but as a result of her very positive experience at the Camp Fun 2004 we chose to participate in this camp again. Excellent variety in programming and very professional staff. Learning can be fun!" Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ......................................... 310 Classes ........................................ 1,061 Registrations Taken: 183 After School Program ............... 220 # of Guests Served: 457 Day Ca m p .............................. 652 (The # of Guests served does not include registration) TOTAL ..................... 2,243 9/1/2005 C:~DOCUME- 1 \sforsyth\LOCALS-1 ~Temp\Terri August 2005 Report.doc by TE B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 2, 2005 To: Allen Abe, Assistant Director From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Subject: Monthly Report for August BROCHURE · The contract for printing the brochure is done and with the printer to sign. · Lisa Phillips is working on putting the brochure together. · It should go out to the public the week of October 17th. ADULT SOFTBALL · We have 91 teams signed up for the Fall League. · We have approximately 1,800 softball players in our Fall league. · We have 21 more. teams playing this year than last year. · Total revenue for the year is $131,850. · We conducted a Softball Tournament at Beach Park on August 20. We had 4 teams participate. The winners received baseball caps and t-shirts. YOUTH SPORTS · Our Flag Football program will begin September 24 at Silver Creek · 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 August 2005 Dr Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Community Center Monthly Attendance Fitness 230 Game room 345 Gym 328 Youth tennis 52 Quilting 24 (returned August 24, Wednesdays only) Aerobics 91 After school program Our after school program began the first day of school on Aug 22. Our program will offer home work help, reading and math club, plus the regular activities, such as, arts and crafts, games a.qd sports. Sports Football We have met with representatives from PAL, Friendship House and Madison Place housing project planning the Shell Oil flag football league that will begin on October 1, 2005. All games witl 5e played on PAL fields, the 3rd through 5~r, grades will play Saturdays between 9am and 1 lam and 6th through 8t~ Saturdays 1 lam to 1pm. Movies in the Park Our movies season ended Aug 12, with the addition of one movie at River Run Park. Au§ 5, Cats Don't Dance 220 Aug 12, Two Brothers 120 Dean Jones Page '~ 9/2/2005 2:29 PM P. ESEiX/ED SEP 14 2005 ~'TY i%~.NAGER'S OFF', B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 12, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager ol From: Dianne Hoover, DireCtor of Recreation & Parks ~~ Subject: California Urban Forest Council Meeting & Solar Photovoltaic Conference Referral # 001242 - Ward 2 Councilmember Benham requested staff report on staff attendance at the California Urban forest 'Council Meeting on October 6, 2005, and the Bakersfield Solar Photovoltaic Conference on September 20, 2005, and Provide information regarding the events. Our newly appointed Supervisor II, Patrick Denney, has been registered.tO attend the California Urban Forest Council 2005 annual meeting on October 6-8, 2005 in Lompoc, California. This year's topic; "Planninq: The Critical Element in Urban Forestry, Staff will provide information received at the conference. B A K E R S F I E L DFIRE DEPARTMENT [~ '" '-~ I SEP i 5 2005 ~'TY HANAGER'S OFF'?": MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RON FRAZE, FIRE CHIEF DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 SUBJECT: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Council Referral No. Ref00·1243 (Ward 2) Councilmember Benham ~requested staff r~port to Council regarding disaster preparedness. Additionally, how City is prepared to assist Other communities in times of crisis and if the City is not prepared to assist, become prepared to meet that eventuality. The Fire Department will give a Council presentation on the City's Disaster Preparedness Plan on the next available date. RF/kp SAsusan/memos/disasterprepared.doc Page 1 of 1 'B A:K E R' S' FI~'E [' D" Department ResponSe TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: I~K~.~n~.~ ..................... ] ...................... ] DATE: Fg]~12005 4:01:59 PM ***REFERRAL TO FIRE DEPARTMENT*'"' COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED staff REPORT TO COUNCIL REGARDING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. ADDITIONALLY, HOW CITY IS pREPARED TO ASSIST OTHER COMMUNITIES IN TIMES Of CRISIS AND IF THE CITY IS NOT PREPARED TO ASSIST, BECOME PREPARD TO MEET THAT EVENTUALITY. Response to City Manager's Omce sent on: I.~,?.j 5.~(2~0~0~ ~5~ DEPARTMENT RESPONSE/INSTRUCTIONS: ~lease see Attachment E for Chief fraze's response to Council Refe~l No. Ref001243, i;~ll memo from Chief fraze to Alan Tandy. attachment E attachment f attachment G Attachment H ? o o o http://ework/escripts/eweb.dll/eactionformcontents i action=Respond+ ¼26+Close+ ¥o281 ¼... 9/15/2005 SI'? 'I 5 005 i B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~'~ DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: ALLEY PETITION FOR REPAIR AND RESURFACE Referral No. 1240 (Meeting- September 07, 2005) COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE FOLLOW UP TO PETITION RECEIVED REGARDING THE REPAIR AND RESURFACE OF ALLEYWAY OFF TRUXTUN AVENUE AND 17TH STREET BETWEEN B & C STREETS. The Street Maintenance Superintendent has inspected the alley. The potholes have been patched. The alley is still in need of resurfacing from "A" Street to "D" Street and has been placed on the Streets Division's resurfacing list. The alley is scheduled to be resurfaced in late February or early March 2006. In the meantime, staff will monitor the area and patch any potholes that may .develop before it is paved. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\2005\09-07~Ref~1240 Alley Petition for Repair and Resurface.doc CITY OF BAKEFISFIELD PUBLIO WORKS DEPAFtTMENT MEMOI~NDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~~ . DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: 23rd AND C STREETS CONCERNS Referral No. 1239 (Meeting-September 07, 2005) COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF TO RESPOND TO CITIZEN COMPLAINT REGARDING 23RD AND C STREETS STOP SIGN AND DISREPAIR OF 23RD STREET. The portion of 23re Street that enters onto CaI-Trans' right-of way is on the Streets Division's 2005 resurfacing schedule. It will be resurfaced in late October 2005. The Traffic Engineer reviewed the location and found the stop sign, stop markings and stop limit lines to be appropriate and in conformance with the California Vehicle Code. There were no obvious visibility problems at the intersection. No changes to the stop sign installation are proposed. The road surface of 23rd Street appeared to be maintained with some pothole patches that may have been implemented this past summer. No state of disrepair was observed by the Traffic Engineer. The Street Maintenance Division will be notified to review the location again for their opinion and any necessary action. G:\GROUPDA~Referrals\2005\09-O7~Ref~1239 23rd and C Streets Concerns.doc iS£? 152005 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~__.~ .. DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: NINA STREET PAVING Referral No. 1244 (Meeting- September 0~, ;~005) COUNCILMEMBER CARSON REQUESTED STAFF INSPECT THE NINA STREET PAVING AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO THE QUALITY AND TIMING OF THE PROJECTED. Potholes were constantly developing on Nina Street between Madison Street and Lotus Lane, and on Lotus Lane between Casa Loma Ddve and Bradshaw Street. In order to protect these streets from further deterioration during the winter season, a one-inch overlay was applied to the street surface. The overlay applied on Nina Street and on Lotus Lane is consistent with street maintenance procedures for paving streets that have been constructed with a cold-mix street material (SC 3,000). The street material was graded using a Motor Grader and compacted with a Pneumatic Roller. Staff is currently doing some research in trying to determine the correct right-of-way alignment on Nina Street so that we can determine whether curb and gutter can be installed. Since Nina Street was annexed from the County, staff has contacted County staff and requested all street information that they have regarding Nina Street. We will keep you updated onthis issue. G:\GROUPDA~Referrals~2005\09-07~Ref~1244 Nina Street Paving.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public WOrks Director /...~ DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: CRIME RATES IN SUNSET OLEANDER AREA Referral No. 1238 (Meeting- September 07, 2(?05) COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM A CITIZEN IN THE SUNSET OLEANDER AREA REAGARDING ITS CRIME RATE A resident of the Oleander-Sunset area, located south of California Avenue, east of Oak Streetl is requesting consideration of blocking off all streets and alleys that intersect California Avenue or Oak Street. The residential local streets would then only have access via "A" Street to the east or Chester Lane to the south. The reason stated is for crime prevention by reducing the number of access points that a burglar would have to the neighborhood. The Traffic Engineer does not recommend this proposal. All traffic would be, funneled to either "A" Street or Chester Lane. Fire, ambulance and Police access would 'he severely limited, increasing response times on an emergency request. Refuse pick up would be adversely impacted with the alleys and the streets closed off. Traffic patterns would change and force more traffic down adjacent residential streets, adversely affecting the residents. The Traffic Engineer suggests that the concerned residents meet with the Police Department regarding the perceived crime problems in the area to work out solutions that would not adversely affect access for the rest of the neighborhood or the refuse pickups and traffic circulation. C:\DOCUME~l\lskinner~LOCALS~l\Temp\Ref~1238 Cdme Rates in Oleander Area_l .doc SEP 1 2005 ~1t ~.',TY MANAGER'S OFF:r"- B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: September 13, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manage,r From: Dianne Hoover, Dir tor of Recreation & Parks Subject: Specialized Grasses at Soccer Parks Referral # 001252 - Ward 3 Vice Mayor Maggard requested staff provide information regarding specialized grass that can be grown with treated water. Additionally, requested staff analyze the use of such grass in areas where soccer is played, etc. Staff was requested to research the use of Kikuyu grass on high traffic use athletic fields such as soccer fields. According to the local sod company, "Old River Sod", they tell us Kikuyu turf grass is a very high maintenance sod. This turf type requires renovation (thinning out) twice a year, and needs to be mowed two (2) to three (3) times a week. This kikuyu turf would require one (1) full time employee to be dedicated to this field solely. The one frightening characteristic of this turf type is that it is a very aggressive grass that will spread easily into areas you do not want it to grow in. The tiny seeds can be spread to other areas by wind, moving equipment, people's shoes, etc. California State University Bakersfield researched the concept of turfing their soccer fields with Kikuyu but decided against it. We are attempting to get more information from them at this time. The Old River Sod people tell us there are other turf varieties on the market that handle high traffic areas just as well as Kikuyu, but require less maintenance and are less aggressive. Kikuyu grass performs well with water containing salt in it. S!? 1 5 2005 ; B A m 'E R $ F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~ DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: STOP SIGN AT PINE AND PALM STREETS Referral No. 1246 (Meeting- September 07, 2005) ICOUNCILMEMBER HANSON REQUESTED STAFF ANALYZE THE NEED FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF PINE AND PALM STREETS, OR POSSIBLY A 4-WAY STOP. Traffic Engineering completed a traffic study at the intersection of Palm Street and Pine Street on September 2, 2005, in response to previous requests from the school's principal and Councilmember Sullivan. Palm is a Collector class street and Pine is a Local Residential class street. The intersection is far from meeting any warrants for a four-way stop installation. The location is only 200 yards from an existing four-way stop, with crosswalks, at the east side of the school (at "A" Street and Palm). An average of only 40 vehicles and pedestrians per hour crossed Palm during the highest volume eight hour period. The threshold volume is an average of a minimum of 200 vehicles per hour for eight hours. Only one accident has been reported for the intersection. Five or more accidents, of a type that might be correctable by a four-way stop, is the threshold for the accident warrant to consider a stop sign. No changes to the existing traffic controls are recommended at this time. Students and parents are encouraged to use the existing adjacent four-way stop and crosswalk at the east end of the school to cross Palm. The Police Department will be requested to enforce the school speed limit and cite violations of the California Vehicle Code. C:\DOCUME~l\Iskinner~LOCALS-1\Temp\Re~1246 Stop Sign at Pine and Palm.doc ~E~,EI¥~D SEP i 6 ZOO5 ';',TY IvIANAGER'S OFF',,¢. ~ B A K E R S F I E L .D Department of Recreation and .Parks Date: September 13, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: Maintenance District Clean-Up Referral # 001248 - Ward 5 Councilmember Hanson requested staff to clean up maintenance district in the Oaks and Haggin Oaks Area. This referral is in response to an email from a resident in the Oaks and Haggin Oaks area regarding the area along Scarlett Oak Blvd. Staff made several repairs on irrigation valves, nozzles, and controller. Weeds and other debris were removed and some shrubs were trimmed. This work was performed from Ming Avenue to Mountain Oak on Scarlett Oak Blvd. This recurring issue is being addressed with long term solutions such as removing high maintenance ground cover and making some staff changes. 2005 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~L~__.~~.' DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC LIGHT REPAIR Referral No. 1245 (Meeting- September 07, 2005) COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN REQUESTED STAFF REPAIR STREET LIGHT IN FRONT OF 6601 MILL CREEK NEAR BRIDGE CREEK. General Services staff completed street light repairs on pole #621W9 at 6601 Mill Creek Drive on September 09, 2005. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\2005\09-07~Ref#1245 Traffic Light Repair. doc Si3 1 005 B A K E R S F I E L D Gl'D{ OF BAKERSFIELD POBMG WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~'"'~ DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: SEWER FARM LAND USE Referral No. 1253 (Meeting- September 07, 2005) ICOUNCILMEMBER SCRIVNER REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING QUANTITY OF LAND NOT UTILIZED ON SEWER FARM LAND. There are 810 acres of sewer farm land that have not been utilized. Currently 2827 acres are planted and in approximately 30 days another 1200 acres will be planted. However, the plant is not at flow capacity yet. The entire sewer farm acreage is required for ultimate 25 million gallon per day capacity. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\2005\09-O7~Re~1253 Sewer Farm Land Use.doc