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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/03 'B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 22, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. Research is enclosed regarding follow up to the public hearing on the power plant. It seems that North American Power Group's primary reference, Blue Lake, has little in common with Bakersfield. We have also learned that biodiesel isn't a commonly used fuel source in power plants in this country. 2. On the subject of ambulance rates, there are two new things. As published in the local paper, the County has scheduled action for Tuesday which would bump up their rates to the schedule B, or higher version, you approved. It also appears they are moving toward exclusive zones and taking City rate control away, although that is only based on the article and may not be definitive. Separately, we received a letter from Hall Ambulance asking for Council reconsideration of the rate action already taken. I got a copy Friday morning. The agenda for the 27th meeting went to print on Thursday. 3. The County sent the enclosed correspondence requesting that we remit the $1.5 million for the City's contribution to the new air terminal, per the terms of the MOU. We will be processing the check for payment soon. We will work with you on the wording for the rededication plaque. 4. The Westside Parkway Project Development Team will hold an open house community meeting next Thursday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Convention Center. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the progress of the project. A memo from Public Works is enclosed. 5. The final Rockin' by the River concert, with Jefferson Starship, was held on Thursday, August 21st and went smoothly. Thanks go to the sponsors and many volunteers who made the three-concert series a successful one. 6. A memo from Gene Bogart about the Kern River Parkway signage project that is being sponsored by the Bakersfield East Rotary Club is enclosed. Included is a graphical map showing the bike paths, equestrian trails, jogging trails, parks, lakes, and major features located throughout the parkway. Honorable Mayor and City Council August 22, 2003 Page 2 7. The fall program brochure from the Recreation and Parks Department is enclosed for your information. 8. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham · Summary of the applicability of Revenue and Taxation Code related to use in development of the downtown and Old Town Kern areas; · Report on the sign ordinance and the issue of further restricting signs along the freeways; Councilmember Maggard · Analysis of internal and external growth in the city. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 22, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Cou.~i~/ FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: Special Public Meeting Regarding the-Power Plant- Initial Research As a result of some of the comments made during public meeting on August 20th, I asked staff to do some research on several points that were brought up during the course of discussion. Mr. Ruffatto, of North American Power Group, was asked by a Councilmember if his company operated any power plants that are located-in a geographic area comparable to the Kern Power Plant. He indicated that the Blue Lake facility is the only facility that is located in the middle of a city and that we could contact the City Manager there as a reference. Staff called Blue Lake to speak to the city manager, but he has only been there a year and did not have historical knowledge of the plant operations. We found there was no relevant information on that facility to make a valid comparison to what NAPG proposes for the Kern plant. According to the city clerk in Blue Lake, the facility is, in fact, situated on the edge of the town, but Blue Lake is a city of 1,200 people, and the plant has been inactive since 1999. Waste wood had been burned as the fuel supply. Regarding the Council's desire to know more details about the production and use of biodiesel as a fuel for electrical generation, initial research indicates that it is used, to some extent, in several European countries, but only on a very limited basis in the ~United States. At the time of this writing, staff has been unable to locate any meaningful data on the use of biodiesel to fuel power plants. Even the production of biodiesel appears to be just in the early stages of development. The primary purpose for its production is for use as an alternative fuel for vehicles. You will probably start getting e-mails urging you to support the sale of the power plant. NAPG has set up a direct link on their web site to solicit and forward e-mail to the Councilmembers. That page from their website is enclosed. AT:rks Attachment K.e. rn Energy Park: 'Contacts Page 1 of 1 ~ North American Power Group Contacts- Support the Kern Energy Park Project Your voice will be heard. Please fill out the information below and it will get send directly to the Bakersfield City Council, Name [Required] Email [Required] I Company Name Job 'nt~e I Address City Zip State Home Number Work Number I<se'ect> ~1 II I Your Comments: [ support North American Power Group's Kern IR Energy Park Project. ! urge you to endorse the sale of the PG&E property at the corner of Rosedale Highway and Coffee Road in Bakersfield to NAPG. http://www.kernpower, corn/support.php 8/21/2003 COUNTY OF KERN DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS Meadows Field Airport System Airports ~40~ Skyway Drive, Suite 200 · Bakersfield, CA 93308 Elk Hills- ButtonwiHow Poso · Kern Valley · Wasco Telephone 661-393-~990 · FAX 66~-86~-3322 · ernail: airports@lightspeed.net Lost Hills · Taft · ~eadows I~eld 14 August 2003 Mr. Alan Tandy Bakersfield City Manager 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 ......... i:..il ..'-55-'~ Dear ~andy: I would like to take this opportunity to convey my personal appreciation to you and the City Council for the support for our new terminal. The expenses seem to grow exponentially, and the assurance of your contributions was an important piece of the funding. Without your help, we would have had to make significant reductions in quality of the facility. Many thanks. In accordance of the MOU (Agreement 00-240(2), 1.2), the "Cit~ shall pay the County $t:5M after the contract to construct the terminal has been awarded". As you know, the contract was awarded on 24 June, and we enjoyed the groundbreakin§ on 30 June. To that end, we would appreciate the City's contribution so that we can work the money into the construction draw. A check payable to: the Kern 0ounty Department of Airports is appreciated. Additionally, we should begin to consider the procurement and placement of the plaque as specified in the MOU. Perhaps, late this fall would be a convenient time to discuss what you have in rni~d. Again, we ve~ much appreciate your assistance with the new terminal. Together, we are building a superb structure that will showcase what our community has to offer. R~a(~~respec~y' itym~nd O. B~shop, CAE Dixectdr CC: BOS,CAO G:\RAYXMy DocumentsXMOU funding fi'om citly.doc AUG 2 2 2OO3 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD " MEMORANDUM August 21, 2003 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director ~ SUBJECT: WESTSlDE PARKWAY OPEN HOUSE COMMUNITY MEETING The Westside Parkway Project Development Team is holding an open house community meeting next week. The open house is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2003 at the Bakersfield Convention Center Potato Room, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. While the entire community is being invited to this open house via press releases and notices in the paper, the residents directly adjacent to the Westside Parkway Project are also being sent a direct mailing notification. This is not a public hearing for the project; the public hearing for the environmental document currently being prepared for the project will occur early next year. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update on the project's progress. Preliminary findings of the ongoing engineering and environmental studies will be presented, and staff and the project consultants will be available to answer questions. The meeting format will be an informal open house; however, a brief 15 minute overview presentation of the project will be given at 6:30 p.m. Maps and graphics illustrating the project alignment alternatives and environmental studies will also be on display. cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director Craig Pope, Kern County Roads Commissioner S:\TED~003 inemos\O82103at.mere.doc B A K E R $ F I E L D MEMORANDUM August 21, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER /,~ FROM: GENE BOGART, WATER RESOURCESM~"N~GER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION--Kern River ParkwaySignage In follow-up to our last Water Board meeting, Councilmember David Couch and myself met with the Rotary Club of Bakersfield East on Friday, August 15th. Rotary is celebrating their Centennial in 2005 and they have undertaken a "Centennial Community Project" that will provide sponsorship for signage along the entire length of the Kern River Parkway. Following numerous meetings with City staff, Kern River Parkway Foundation members, the Kern Wheelman, local equestrians and other interested parties, the attached graphical map of the Kern River Parkway was produced. As you can see, the map outlines bikepaths, equestrian trails, jogging trails, numerous parks, lakes and major features located throughout the Kern River Parkway. The current goal is to have these signs installed on concrete bases by early next year. Actual size of the final signs would be 24" x36" x 42" tall, and would be located along the major entry points to the Kern River Parkway, along the Kern River bikepath and parking areas providing access to the Parkway. At last Friday's meeting, Bakersfield East Rotary unanimously approved the project and authorized their Centennial Project Committee to proceed with fund raising and completion of the signage project. A formal dedication of the signage is tentatively scheduled for Spring, 2004. S:~003 M EMOS\KRSIGNAGE82203.doc Beginning at the Mouth of Kern!Canyon, the KERN RIFER PARKWAY includes over 6,000 acres of trails, parks~  and waterways extending over 30 miles westerly to Interstate HWY I-5. ~ The KERNRIVER PARKWAY uses include bicycling, rollerblading, jogging, hiking and horseback riding; canoeing, kayaking and nature study, including photography and sightseeing; fieM sports, fishing, picnicking, ~ swimming; and attending outdoor cultural events, such as concerts and theatre. remember, the KERN RIVER PARKIVAY is an evolving community resource developed by volunteers, service organizations, businesses Ro,~edale ltwy Village and individuals like yourself with the use of public and private grants. Please enjoy and help us take care of it... B~o, ~o,~,~ iN s~t, ~, ~,~ ~ YOU ARE HERE ~. ~ ~ BIKEPATH Stockdale awy . ' ' EQUESTRIAN TRAIL Cross Valley Canal Stockdale = ~ - Water Fountain CAI, -STATE Hwy UNIVERSITY (~ - Restrooms (~)- Parking 1 ~ = Approxhm~t~ly 1 mile Official Sponsor KERN RIVER PARKWAY SIGNAGE PROJECT ROTARY CLUBofBAKERSFIELDEAST K E R N C O U N T January2004 C A L I F O R N I A Department of Recreation & Parks FUNdamentals Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service, facilities, parks, and programs possible. Where the Fun Begins... Department of Recreation & Parks- CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation 7 ¥® &Parks General Information ........................................ 4 &di~ili~i$~;~aQi¥~ O~'~iC~ Lowell Neighborhood Community Center ......................................... 6 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bakersfield, CA 93301 Community Center ......................................... 7 (661) 326-FUNN (661) 852-2140 (FAX) Silver Creek Community Center ..................... 8 Monday- Friday Club Fun -After-School Activities ................... 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Dance .......................................... ~. .............. 12 Exercise ...................................................... 15 Learning & Leisure ....................................... 18 Lowell Neighborhood Sports .......................................................... 25 610 4th Street Special Events ............................................. 32 Bakersfield, CA 93304 (661) 326-1602 Park Information .......................................... 35 (661) 631-8928 (FAX) Park Updates ............................................... 37 Monday - Friday Park and Landscape Maintenance ..............38 2:00 - 5:30 pm except ParkAmenities Guide .................................. 40 Wednesday 1:15 - 5:30 pm Park Map ..................................................... 42 Registration Information ............................... 44 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Registration Form ........................................ 45 1000 South Owens Street Team Fun ..................................................... 46 Bakersfield, CA 93307 (661) 322-9874 Awards ......................................................... 47 (661) 326-1248 (FAX) Monday- Friday "The right of children to play, to sing, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and to dance; the right of youth to .. Silver Creek sport for sport's sake; the right of men and women to use leisure in the - 7011 Hards Road pursuit of happiness in their own way, Bakersfield, CA93313 are basic to our American heritage." (661) 665-8033 - Harry Truman (661) 665-2795 (FAX) Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN General Information City Council ~e~¢~¢ ~®es Ef~ective Harvey L. Hall Mayor David R. Couch Vice-Mayor S®f~t@~@e[¢ 1, 2893 Ward 4 New fees go into effect September 1,2003 Irma Carson Ward 1 for many of our services and programs. Susan M. Benham Ward 2 Look for these new fees throughout this Mike Maggard Ward 3 brochure. Harold W. Hanson Ward 5 Jacquie Sullivan Ward 6 MarkC. Salvaggio Ward7 Americans With ~ Administration Disabilities Act Alan Tandy, City Manager The Department of Recreation and Parks complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. Reasonable accommodations will be Vo I u n t e e r i n g ~ made in recreation programs and facilities to enable participation by an individual Does Your Heart with a disability. Participants must meet G o o d ! essential eligibility requirements for the program. If you are in need of special To the many volunteers that share their accommodations, please notify us by time and knowledge to help make our calling 326-FUNN. We offer a T.D.D. line programs a great success, THANK YOU! for the hearing impaired. The number is Do your heart good, volunteer today! Call 321-9370. 326-FUNN for more information. (Jail 322-PLAY j:or fnforrnatfon 24/7! P h oto Po I icy Our hotline for information about recreation and parks including special Please be advised that all participants events and sports is 322-PLAY. Call involved in any department programs or anytime, day or night, for up-to-date, special events are subject to being re c o rd e d ~ news about the photographed. Such photographs may be FUN things~"' going on! used by the city of Bakersfield without an obligation to provide compensation to those photographed. Check us out online: www. ci.bakersfield.ca, us (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN General Information Want to Be Part of an Award-Winning Team? If you are energetic, responsible, enjoy working with people and love to swim, you might be just right for a position in aquatics. Recruitment for our 2004 aquatics team begins in November. You must be at least 16 years old by June 2004 and no__~t be attending summer school next summer to apply. For more information, please call Holly at 326-3150. Important Information A participant may be issued a refund under the following guidelines: Actfvity Refunds Pork Refunds A participant who is unable to attend a If a participant cancels an event more program/class must request a refund than 5 business days prior to the event, within 10 business days following the first the participant will receive any fees paid, day of the scheduled program/class, minus the cancellation fee of $14. If the participant cancels the event less than 5 If the program is in progress and a participant is no longer able to attend, the business days prior to the event, all fees participant must request a refund within paid will be forfeited. Any changes to 10 business days following the last class your reservation must be made in person and you will be charged an $8 attended. Refunds will be prorated, rescheduling fee for any such change. Any changes must be made at least 2 business days before the event. andsome Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNI~ well Neighborhood Community Center The center is located at 610 4th Street, adjacent to Lowell Park. It features: · Game room ' · Classroom · Computer lab · Study areas · Basketball court · Playground area A variety of activities and programs for youth, grades 1 - 8, is offered at the center including: · Sports · Music · Arts & crafts · Toumaments · Billiards · Homework assistance ' Moviedays 'el~V~'~ ......... --~'""~t1~ ~ · Dance · Computer activities ' Boardgames For more information, please call 326-1602. F U N is WELCOM_ what we do! If you have a desire to help a child with homework, reading, or learning a new sports skill, please contact us at 326-1602. (~ Depai~r,~,ent of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community The center is located at 1000 S. Owens Street. In addition to rentable areas, the complex features: · Lighted softball field · Lighted outdoor basketball courts · Lighted tennis courts · Handball court · Swimming pool · Weight training room · Circuit training equipment · Gymnasium Meet new friends at MLK! Rental Information There is a variety of leisure classes held The centers meeting room, kitchen, at the center. These include: and gymnasium are available for rental to the public. A deposit of $100 is · Dance Troupe required for all reservations with the · Hip Hop balance due one week priorto the · Aerobics reservation date. · Quilting Fee per hour ~e~ Fees · Computer Classes (2-hour minimum) as o4 91AI03~' · Tennis Lessons Meeting room $30 Call 322-9874 for additional information. Room w/kitchen $34 Gymnasium $60 Picnic Area ~e~ t:ees Fee per 4-hour block as o4 91~103t Fees: Resident Non-resident One area or facility (4 hours): $40 $50 Each additional hour: $10 $12 Each additional area or facility: $20 $25 Each additional hour: $ 5 $ 6 (Alcohol permit included) These facilities are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities offered by the Deportment of Recreation and Parks. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Silver Creek Community Center The center is located on the corner of Harris Road and Reliance Drive. In addition to rentable areas, the complex features: · Basketball courts · Disc golf course · Exercise course · Horseshoe pits · Playground equipment · Heated swimming pool · Tennis courts Rental Information The center's meeting rooms, kitchen, and pavilion are available for rental to the public. If There is a variety of leisure classes the pavilion is not rented, it may be utilized on a held at the center. These include: first-come, first-served basis. The pavilion offers lighting for evening events, basketball courts, and · Kardio-Kick removable volleyball standards. Reservations · Karate & Self Defense must be made at least two weeks in advance and require a $100 cleaning deposit. Tables and · Tai Chi chairs are available upon request. · Step Aerobics Fee per hour · Yoga (2-hour minimum) Nev~ Fees as of 911103! · Guitar Meeting rooms · Dance&Tumbling (capacity- 50 each room) $50 · Jazz&Tumbling One room w/kitchen $62 · Clogging Covered pavilion area $45 · Calligraphy Pfcnic Areo NewFees ' Upholstery Classes Fee per 4-hour block as of 91~103t · Pressed Flowers · Scrapbooking Fees: Resident Non-resident Picnic area with covered ° Aqua Fitness serving shelter: $60 $75 · Tennis Lessons Each additional hour: $15 $18 · Bicycle Safety (Alcohol permit included) ° Chess Lessons · Photography These facilities are available for rental when such use ° Beginning Drawing does not conflict with activities offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks. Call 665-8033 for additional information. (~ Depait. iient of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Club Fun Mobile Recreation Program The Mobile Recreation Program is designed to offer recreational activities for youth at neighborhood parks throughout the city. Come and enjoy a variety of activities. Dates: September 8 - May 28 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Ages: 6- 12 © Arts and crafts Fee: Free @ Games LOCATION DA Y $ @ Sports @ Drama Centennial Park .......... Monday & Wednesday Grissom Park ............... Monday & Wednesday @ Music' Windsor Park ............... Monday & Thursday @ Dance Siemon Park ................ Tuesday & Thursday @ Special events Wayside Park ............... Tuesday & Thursday Jefferson Park ............Tuesday & Friday Wilson Park .................. Wednesday & Friday Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Club Fun After-School Fun Lowell Neighborhood Community Center This program offers supervised, recreational activities including homework assistance, games, tournaments, arts and crafts, sports, music, and contests. There is no registration fee for this "drop-in" program; however, there may be fees for certain craft projects or special activities. This program is not designed as a day camp or child care service. Children may participate in organized activities, play on their own at the park, or come and go as they wish. Days: Monday - Friday (except school holidays) Time: ~00- 5:30~~' ,~ ~. ~i~ (wednesday 1:15- 5!30 pm;) Fee: Free ~ ~,, .,~ ~?~ ,~ ~., Special Tim~ ~Dates: ~'~'~' ~ ~ McK'nlEy Fal[i i ~ssi°n September 22 - O~ober 10 Date: Time: 11:30 am-5:30pm''~ Lowell Center Closed: Labor Day ............................................ September ~ Veteran's Day ..................................... November ~ ~ Thanksgiving ...................................... November 27 & 28 Winter Vacation ................................. December 22 - ,January 9 A registration card and waiver form are required for every participant, as this will provide the leaders with important emergency information to be kept on file at the playground centers. A parent or guardian must complete required forms on the child's first day of participation. (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Club Fun After-School Fun Silver Creek Community Center Club Fun Looking for something fun and enriching Game Room for you child to do after school? Then This program is designed to offer teens Silver CreekAfter-School Fun Program is and children a variety of creative for you. This program offers a variety of activities in a structured environment. activities including drama, dance, science Come on over and have some FUN! projects, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, music, special events, homework time, · Table games and more. This program is for children in · Social activities grades 1 - 6, and the registration fee is · Movie days $12 per week. Sign up today for this · Craft projects exciting program! · Special events Start Date: August 25 Days: Monday - Friday Days: Monday - Friday Time: 2:30 - 5:00 pm (On days school is in Date: Ongoing session) Ages: 5 - 17 Time: 2:30 - 5:00 pm ~ev~ Fee Fee: Free Ages: Grades 1 - 6 as of 91't103~' Fee: $12 perweek/resident Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. $15 per week/non-resident Community Center Registration: A parent or guardian must complete a registration packet for participation in this after-school program. Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~) Dance Dance & Tumbling Dance & Tumbling Your child will explore a variety of dance We now offer an evening time for this styles in these combination classes, popular dance class. Your child will enjoy Beginning dancers will learn the basic learning a variety of dance styles in this terms, positions, and movements of tap, combination class. New students may ballet, and tumbling. What a great way to start in any session. These classes are introduce your child to the beautiful art of ongoing. dancing. New students may start in any session. Classes are ongoing. Register Preschool, Ages 3 - 5 early for this popular class. Day: Thursday Toddler Time - Ages 2 - $ Time: 5:30.6:15 pm Day: Tuesday Dates: Session 1: September 4 - 25 Time: 11:00- 11:45 am Session 2: Dates: Session 1' October 2 - 23 September 2 - 23 Session 3: Session 2: October 30 - November 20 September 30 - October 28 (No class October 7) Jazz & Tumbling Session 3: November 4 - December 2 Children will develop style and self- (No class November 11) confidence while learning foot positions, dance routines, and floor exercises. Pres~chool - Ages 4.5 Day: - Tuesday Youth-Ages 6 - 12 Time: 11:50 am - 12:35 pm Day: Thursday Date~: Session 1: ~- Time: 6:20 - 7:05 pm September 2 - 23 Dates: Session 1: Session 2: September 4 - 25 · September 30 - October 28 Session 2: ~) class October 7) October 2 - 23 Session 3: Session 3: November 4 - December 2 October 30 - November 20 (No class November 11) Fee, instructor, and location for the above classes:-~--~ Fee: $30 per session Instructor: Belinda Bean, All Star Dance Location: Silver Creek Community Center (~) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Dance Dance & Gymnastics Your child will enjoy learning a variety of dance styles in this combination class. Children will develop style and self-confidence while learning foot positions, dance routines, and floor exercises. These classes progress each session. Beginners may join September 6, Session 1. Toddler Time - Ages 2-1/2 - 4 Day: Saturday Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Dates: Session 1: September 6 - 27 Session 2: October 4 - 25 Session 3: November 1 - 22 Preschool - Ages 4 - 5 Day: Saturday Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Dates: Session 1: September 6 - 27 Session 2: October 4 - 25 Session 3: November 1 - 22 Fee, instructor, and location for the above classes: Fee: $39 per session Turn to Pa~.le 45 Instructor: Belinda Bean Location: All Star Dance tO si~n up J~or. 3000 Mall View Road your classeS~ (Inside East Hills Mall) Note: All registrations for All Star Dance classes must be done through a City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks office. No registrations will be accepted at All Star Dance Studio. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~) Clogging Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dance Troupe Enjoy the traditional American folk dance taught to a variety of music from bluegrass to pop-rock and country. Clogging is a Boys and girls will be introduced to fantastic form of exercise that helps you the art of tap and modern dance and will have develop balance, coordination, and flexibility, the opportunity to perform throughout the Come join this fast-paced, exciting class! community. They can develop style, self- confidence, coordination, and balance while Day: Tuesday learning dance positions and routines. Time: Beginners: 7:15 - 7:45 pm Day: Saturday Easy Int: 7:45 - 8:30 pm Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am Intermediate: 8:30- 9:15 pm Int&Advanced: 9:15- 10:00 pm Dates: Begins September6 Ongoing through May Dates: Session 1: September 16 - October 14 Ages: 12 & under (No class October 7) Fee: Free Session 2: Instructor: Karen Bostick October 21 - November 18 (No class November 11) Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Beginners Community Center may join: September 16 Hip Hop Fee: Adults $16 per 4-week session Keep up with all the popular dance moves 15 r:t under with this exciting class. Make new friends $12 per 4-week session and impress your old ones with your new Instructor: Loni O'DonleY style of dance. Location: Silver Creek Community Center Days: Monday and Thursday ·, Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Dates: September 8 - December 18 Ages: 1st - 8th grades Fee: Free Instructor: Precious Hart Ii! Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  , ~ Community Center (~) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Exercise Adult Fitness Center , Modern equipment is available for weight lifting and fitness training. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get in shape. Signing-in and a waiver form are required for participation. Space is limited. Fftness Center Hours ~_ Open Training Open Gymnasium Ages: 14 & older Days: Monday - Friday Looking for some great recreational fun? Times: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The gymnasium will be open for drop-in and 3:00 - 6:00 pm recreational basketball. Participants sign Senfors a list for pick-up games. Special times for youth and adults. This supervised activity Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is a great way to burn off that excess Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am ~ energy! Women Youth Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Ages: 6 - 15 Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am Days: Monday - Friday Date: Ongoing Times: Monday - Thursday Fee: Free 3:00 - 5:00 pm Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Friday Community Center 3:00 - 6:00 pm Aten Equipment Available Ages: 16 and up · lateral pulldown · chest press Days: Tuesday-Thursday · pectoral machine · shoulder press Time: 5:00 - 7:45 pm · abdomen machine · biceps curl · step machine · leg extension Women · leg press · incline sit-ups Ages: 16 and up · treadmill Day: Monday · bench curl (free weights) Time: 5:00 - 7:45 pm · bench press (free weights) Fee: Free Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Exercise Step Aerobics Step into shape with our new step aerobics class. This aerobics class offers a fun and new way to tone up for fall. This class is for all intensity levels. Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am Dates: Session 1: Aqua Fitness August 25 - September 22 Exercising in the water is an excellent (No class on September 1) way to increase motion, burn calories, Session 2: and strengthen your muscles without September 29 - October 27 the added stress on your bones and (No class October 7) joints. The benefits of water exercise Session 3: include strength, flexibility, coordination, October 28 - November 25 and balance. Classes are suitable for all (No class on November 11) ability and mobility levels. Swimming skills are not necessary. A pool lift is Ages: 16 & older available, and the water is heated. If you Materials: Exercise Step (Home Basic) need assistance, please bring a caregiver. For Iow-impact, step not required. Days: Tuesday and Thursday Fee: $35 per session Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Instructor: Shanta Jones Dates: Session 1: Location: Silver Creek Community Center October 7 - 30 Session 2: Aerobics Classes November4- 25 Session 3: This Iow-impact aerobics class offers a December 2 - 23 great cardiovascular workout. Join this energetic class and burn away body fat Ages: 18 and older while toning muscles. Fee: $28 Resident Days: Monday - Thursday $41 Non-resident Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Location: Silver Creek Community Date: Ongoing Center Pool Ages: 16 & older Fee: Free Instructors: Bakersfield Adult School Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Exercise Tai Chi Kardio-Kick Through slow movements you will achieve Have fun and get in shape with a inner strength, increased flexibility, combination of kickboxing and aerobics. balance, rhythm, coordination, and This unique class will emphasize flexibility, relaxation of the body. Tai Chi promotes coordination, balance, and cardiovascular correct body posture and can decrease exercise. occurrence of falls in senior citizens by as much as 48%. Tai Chi has been Days: Monday and Wednesday recommended for those with Multiple Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Sclerosis, high blood pressure, heart Dates: Session 1: disease, arthritis, Parkinson's, August 27 - September 24 respiratory disease, and depression. (No class on September 1) Come join Tai Chi today. Session 2: Days: Monday and Wednesday October 6 - 29 Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am Session 3: November 3 - 26 Dates: Session 1: September 8 - 24 Ages: 12 & older Session 2: Fee: $25 per session September 29 - October 22 Instructor: Cardane Olivares Session 3: Certified Black Belt Instructor October 27- November 19 Location: Silver Creek Community Center Session 4: November 24 - December 17 Ages: 12 & older Fee: $35 per session Instructor: Sabrina Kusek Location: Silver Creek Community Center Superintendent of Recreation, Sally Ihmels, knows that exercise is the key to staying fit. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Learning & Leisure Calligraphy Workshop ~ Keep the This two-hour workshop will help you add FALL CATALOGUE flair to your invitations and greeting cards, handy ns n re[erence... You will gain an understanding of hand- or recycle it by pnssin9 it lettering techniques and FUNdamentals. nlon~ to ~ neighbor, [riend, ~ Topics include letter technique, or co-worker. ~ proportions, spacing, layout, and design for personal or commercial application. Day: Saturday Mrs. P's Pressed Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dates: Session Flower Workshop September 13 Session 2: Create your own beautiful stationery, October 11 bookmarks, candles and more. It's easy, fun, and inexpensive! Learn the Session 3: basics of pressing flowers properly from November 15 an expert and finish a project in class. Session 4: A complete supply kit with pressed December 20 flowers is included. Professionally accurate flower presses will be available. Ages: 18 & older Space is limited, so register for this Fee: $30 per session plus popular class immediately. $10 supply fee paid to the instructor Day: Saturday Instructor: Jill Thayer Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Silver Creek Community Date: October 4 Center Ages: 12 & older Fee: $20 per person $5 supply fee paid to instructor Instructor: Lynn Pitts, Botanical Artist and Garden Writer Location: Silver Creek Community Center 6eau~i~£ writin~ (~ Dzpartmznt of R~¢r~afion & Parks 325-F~NN Learning & Leisure Quilting Social Upholstery Nearly any piece of furniture can be made to look new again with new fabric and refinished wood trim. You can accomplish the "designer look" at a very affordable price and have the satisfaction of saying you did it yourself. Register early to receive a list of supplies for the class. Day: Thursday Time: 7:15 - 10:00 pm Work on your own individual quilting Dates: Session 1: project while socializing with others who September 4 - 25 share your same interest. This class is designed for those who already know Session 2: basic quilting but want to share new October 2 - 23 techniques with others, This class will not have an instructor, You must supply Session 3: your own sewing machine and supplies. October 30 - November 20 Ages: 18 & older Day: Wednesday Fee: $40 per session Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Mary Slier Dates: September 17 - November 5 Location: Silver Creek Ages: 18 & older Community Center Fee: Free Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Are you a do-it-yoursei[ person? Then these classes are for you! Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Learning & Leisure Don't Miss the FUn! Creative Memories Scrapbooking Even busy people can get organized and save their priceless memories! Learn how in four fun-filled evenings. The instructor will teach a wonderful way to organize, start, and complete your family albums. This is an exciting class, so bring your friends and enjoy. Day: Monday Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm Dates: Session 1: September 8 - 29 Photography Session 2: November 3 - 24 Great photos make special moments last a Ages: 18 & older lifetime. You will learn step-by-step how to Fee: $40 per session take unforgettable pictures using your Supply Fee: $10 for first class, paid to compact camera. The basic techniques are taught for the entry level user. the instructor. The other classes will vary Participants need to bring a camera, film, depending on how many scrapbooking and your most recent photographs to supplies you already have. Please do not class. Developing film is on your own. All purchase any supplies until after the first film formats will be reviewed, class. Fee Includes: Day: Monday · Booklet of information Time: 7:15- 8:45 pm ° Scrapbooking scissors Dates: October 6 - 27 · Subscription to quarterly Ages: 16 & older · Colored handouts · Use of all non-consumable supplies Fee: $25 per session Instructor: Debbie Haley Instructor: John Bemal, Graduate of the New York Institute of Location: Silver Creek Community Photography Center Location: Silver Creek Community Note: You will receive a set of instructions on Center gettfn~ prepared for the first class by mail. Be prepared with photos for your first album. (~) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~, Learning & Leisure Guitar Lessons Yoga Interested in learning how to play a guitar? Has the stress of the day got you down? This class will teach you how to read music Are you constantly wound up in knots? If and the basic guitar chords. In no time at you answered "yes," then have we got the all, you will be playing songs! Sign up today class for you! We now offer a yoga class. and start developing your musical ability. Come learn a centuries-old method of Students must provide their own guitar, relaxation and self-enlightenment. You will learn the correct method of breathing as Day: Wednesday well as many different positions to improve Time: Beginners/Ages 12 and under: flexibility and promote health. Come relax 4:00 - 5:00 pm with us. Beginner/Intermediate/ Ages 13 and older: Day: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am 5:00 - 6:00 pm Dates: Session 1: Dates: Session 1: September 3 - 24 August 26 - September 18 Session 2: Session 2: September 23 - October 21 October 1 - 22 (No class October 7) Session 3: October 29 - November 19 Session 3: October 23 - November 20 Session 4: (No class on November 11) November 26 - December 17 Ages: 16 & older Fee: $28 per session Fee: $35 per session Supply Fee: $5 paid to the instructor at first class for music book. Materials: Yoga mats are required Note: Nylon string guitar preferred Instructor: Shanta Jones for beginners Location: Silver Creek Community Instructor: Karl Haas - Over 35 years Center experience teaching and playing guitar Location: Silver Creek Community ~./~ "Autumn fs o second sprfn~ Center when every leal is a [lower." - Albert Camus Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~) Learning & Leisure Chess Lessons Come learn the game of kings and queens - chess! This newly revised class is offering a terrific opportunity to teach your child more than a game. Studies ~ ~, have shown that children who play chess do significantly better in other areas of learning. Your child will learn the Basic Computer Classes FUNdamentals of chess and develop their skills. Help your child succeed by Tired of feeling like the technology age has enrolling him in this wonderful class. left you behind? Learn how to turn on a Day: Tuesday computer without fear. This course will foCUs on understanding the basics behind Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm computer operations. Course instruction Dates: Session 1: includes an introduction to Windows, September 2 - 23 Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. Session 2: Adult Classes September 30 - October 28 Days: Monday and Wednesday (No class October 7) Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Session 3: Dates: Session 1: November 4 - December 2 (no class November 11) September 15 - November 10 Ages: 6 - 14 Session 2: November 17 - December31 Fee: $20 per session Senfor Classes Instructor: David Huff, Certified Tournament Director and Days: Monday and Wednesday Chess Coach Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Location: Silver Creek Community Dates: Session 1: Center September 15 - November 10 Session 2: Although,,, November 17 - December 31 We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of Ages: 18 & older the information contained in this publication, but we occasionally make mistakes. If this happens, we Fee: Free apologize and ask for your understanding and patience with any inconvenience this may cause Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. you. Community Center I (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN i. Learning & Leisure Saturday Youth Academy This community youth program centers around five weekly activities during the calendar year. These include tutoring, puzzles, arts & crafts, read-a-thons, and cultural enrichment. Tutorin~ uses worksheets to provide drill and repetition on basic skills. Puzzles are used to develop discipline and sharpen concentration skills. Arts Cz crafts are used to create decorations that are displayed at the annual citywide Kwanzaa Celebration. Read-A-Thons are held to promote a love of reading. Cultural enrichment focuses on expanding the participants knowledge of African American history, heritage, and culture. This program is co-sponsored by "The Sankofa Collective", a nonprofit organization. Starts: September 6 Ages: 7 - 17 Day: Saturday Fee: Free Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Instructor: Bakari Sanyu Date: Join any Saturday Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Beginning Bicycle Safety Beginning Drawing Start a lifetime of good bicycling habits! Come discover the Leonardo Da Vinci in If you and your kids in grades K - 3 don't you! Learn to express your creativity know about the "danger zone" or how to through this traditional art form. In this 6- avoid the most common bicycling week class, you will learn the basic accidents, or if you just want to learn how concepts of drawing. Begin to look at in the wodd to get that helmet to stay on ordinary objects with a new perspective - right - you need this fun and informative it's not just a bowl of fruit, it's art! Register class, early to receive a list of supplies needed for this class. Day: Saturday Date: October 18 Day: Monday Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am Time: 7:15 - 9:15 pm Dates: Session 1: Ages: 4-1/2 - 8 years with parent , August 25 - October 6 Fee: $16 per child/parent combo (No class on September 1 ) Instructor: John Lotze, Certified Session 2: Effective Cycling Instructor October 13 - November 17 League of American Bicyclists Ages: 12 and older Location: Silver Creek Community Fee: $55 per session Center Instructor: Shelly Melton Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Learning & Leisure In-line and Roller Skating FUN Do you want to learn in-line or miler skating? Then this class is for you! Children and adults receive 30 minutes of instruction, skate rental, and two hours of Karate and Self Defense open skating at each lesson. Day: Saturday Build your self-confidence, coordination, Time: Beginners (4 - 7): 12:00 pm balance, and good health habits in this Beginners (8 & up): 12:30 pm traditional karate program. This class is for beginning to advanced students. Our Open Skate: 1:00 - 4:00 pm trained instructors will teach you how to Dates: Session 1: defend yourself in virtually every self- September 6 - 27 defense situation you may encounter. There is an annual fee for insurance, paid Session 2: directly to the instructor, which includes October 4 - 25 membership to the AmateurAthletic Session 3: Union. Come join the fun! November 1 - 22 Session 4: Days: Tuesday and Friday Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm December 6 - 27 Dates: Session 1: Ages: 4 & older August 29 - September 23 Fee: $24 per session Session 2: Instructor: Natalie Dunn Fries September 26 - October 24 Location: Skateland (No class October 7) 415 MingAvenue Session 3: October 28 -November 25 (No class on November 11 Session 4: December 2 - December 30 (No class on December 26) Ages: Adults & children 6 & older Fee: $35 per session AAU Insurance: $10 a year for children $25 a year for adults Instructor: Ken Rosson- 8th Degree Black Belt Location: Silver Creek Community Center (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Gymnastics at American Academy of Gymnastics 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years Physically challenging skills are presented There are mountains to climb, rivers to to give children stronger bodies and sharper swim, canyons to jump, vines to swing, and minds as well as a clearer understanding of trampolines to jump on. More physically their bodies' capabilities and limitations, challenging skills are presented to teach children that a challenge can be fun. Day: Friday Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am Day: Friday Dates: Session 1: Time: 9:30 - 10:15 am September 12 - October 3 Dates: Session 1: Session 2: September 12 - October 3 October 10 - November 7 Session 2: Session 3: October 10 - November 7 November 14- December 12 Session 3: (No class November28) November 14 - December 12 (No class November 28) K - 6th Grade This class teaches basic gymnastic skills and is full of rewarding challenges that will encourage your child and have him or her striving to learn more. Boys and girls are in separate classes. Day'. Wednesday Time: 6:00 - 6:45 pm Dates: Session 1: September 3 - 24 Session 2: October 1 - 22 Session 3: October 29 - November 19 Fee, instructor, and location for all the above classes: Fee: $39 per session Registration Fee: $30 paid to instructor at first class (good for one year) Instructor: American Academy of Gymnastics Location: American Academy of Gymnastics 3556 Bowman Court Department of Recreation &Parks 326-FUNN 2~ ~-- Sports Gymnastics at American Academy of Gymnastics 12 months - 2 years 3 - 5 years (Mom/Pop & Me) More physically challenging skills are presented to give children stronger bodies ^ playful parent/tot class centered around and sharper minds as well as a clearer age-appropriate developmental movements understanding of their bodies capabilities using special, tot-sized apparatus. Class and limitations. This age group is has a strong emphasis on socialization beginning to really step out and MOVE. skills and group involvement. It is essential that their physical challenges be monitored for safety, yet Day: Monday their attempts be rewarded. Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Dates: Session 1: Day: Monday September 8 - 29 Time: 11:00 - 11:45 am Session 2: Dates: Session 1: October 6 - 27 September 8 - 29 Session 3: Session 2: November 3 - 24 October 6 - 27 Session 3: November 3 - 24 Fee, instructor, and location t=or the above classes: Fee: $39 per session Registration Fee: $30 paid to instructor at first class (good for one year) instructor: American Academy of Gymnastics Location: American Academy of Gymnastics 3556 Bowman Court It's fun. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Tennis - Silver Creek Toni Forsytheasks, Pa rE "Can I learn to play tennis when I am Group lessons are available for children and older?." adults. These classes offer a great opportunity to perfect your game or to learn the basics. Participants must have a racket and supply one unopened can of tennis balls. Class size is limited, so sign up early! Days: Tuesday and Thursday Times: Children/Beginners: 5:45-6:45 pm Tennis - Siemon Park Children Beginner/Intermediate: Learn the basics or increase your skills. 6:45 - 7:45 pm Have some fun while you exercise. Adults: Participants must have a racket and 7:45 - 8:45 pm supply one unopened can of tennis balls. Session 3 only: Class size is limited, so sign up early! Children/Beginners: Days: Monday and Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm Children Beginner/Intermediate/ Times: Children/Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Adults: Adults: 7:30 - 8:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm Dates: Session I: Dates: Session I: September 2 - 25 September 8 - October 1 Session 2: Session 2: October 7 - 30 October 6 - 29 Session 3: Session 3: November 4 - December 4 November 3 - 26 (No class November 11 and November 27) Ages: Children: 5 - 15 Ages: Children: 5 - 15 Adults: 16 & older Adults: 16 & older Fee: $28 Children Fee: Children: $28 $35 Adults Adults: $35 Instructor: Gina Ghilarducci Instructor: Faye Feltus Location: Siemon Park Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Sports Tennis -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Participants will learn basic skills, techniques including forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and advance play for the intermediate class. This is a fun and inexpensive sport for children and adults. A limited number of balls and rackets are available for use. Intermediate (Adults&children) Day: Saturday Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am Be§inners (Adults & children) Day: Saturday Golf Lessons Time: 9:30 - 11:00 am Adults and kids will enjoy these group golf Date: Ongoing lessons designed for families and Fee: Free individuals. Learn the FUNdamentals of Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the golf grip, swing, and basic scoring. Community Center Know the proper golf etiquette before you hit the greens! Each session includes driving range use and one round of golf on the last Saturday. A golf club will be provided for any participant who needs one. Day: Saturday Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Dates; Session 1: September 6 - 27 Session 2: October 4 - 25 Session 3: November 8 - 29 Ages: 10 & older Fee: $40 per session Instructor: Keith Perkins Location: Kern River Golf Course (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Youth Basketball League Just want to have some fun? This is a great Volunteer Coaches Are opportunity for boys and girls to learn some Needed ! basketball FUNdamentals and develop new skills. This league is designed to give each Contact Linda McVicker at participant a noncompetitive opportunity to 326-3290 or Kevin Ross at have fun. Registration is on a first-come, first- 326-3027. served basis. A minimum of 40 participants in each division must register in order to offer that division. Registration: September 29 - December 5 Mandatory Parents' Meeting: Saturday, December 20 Time: 9:00 am Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ Community Center Evaluation: Saturday, December 20 Time: 9:00 am Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center League Begins: January 10 Game Days: Saturday Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages: 1st - 8th grade Fee: $40 per child '~ .....~ ~t~ "Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the ~s ~? ~'~ ~'~ game". Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Michael Jordan Community Center Code Of Conduct: Participants, parents, and volunteer coaches are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times, at all youth sports programs. Each parent and volunteer coach is required to attend a 1-hour meeting prior to their child participating or coaching in our youth sports programs. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ ~~~- Sports Pee-Wee Sports Punt, Pass, ~ Tiny Dribblers & Kick Our preschool Ali-Stars are ready to go in The NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass, and Kick this class. Smaller basketballs are used to program will create a lively and engaging help our little ones gain confidence in forum for boys and girls to compete dribbling, passing, and shooting. Fun separately against their peers in punting, activities emphasize individual skills. Each passing, and place-kicking skills. Must participant will receive a t-shirt, have birth certificate. Day: Saturday Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am Time: 10:00 am Dates: November 8, 15, 22 Date: September 20 Registration: September 29- October 31 Registration: August 18- September 12 Ages: 4 - 5 Ages: 8 - 15 (Age as of Fee: $20 December 31,2003) Location: TBA Fee: Free Note: Location: Yokuts Park Parent participation is required to be enrolled in this program. Cross Country Meet Great for boys and girls who enjoy running. Teams or individuals are welcome. Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 am Date: October 4 Advance Registration: August 18- September 19 Ages: 6 - 13 Fee: $3 per participant in advance $4 per participant on the day of the event Location: Yokuts Park (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Fall League 2003 Experience Recreation! Registration: July 21 -August 29 Managers' ' Meeting: September 4 Meeting time for all Teams: 6:00 pm Location: City Corporation yard 4101 Truxtun Avenue Games Begin: Week of September 8 Ages: 18 and older Fee: $446 per team Locations: Beach, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Patriots, Planz, and Wayside Parks Spring League 2004 Registration: January5- February27 Softball Managers' Meeting: March 4 Softball fever? Catch the cure in our Meeting time for all Teams: 6:00 pm upcoming softball season. Leagues are being offered for men's, women's, and Location: City Corporation yard co-recreational teams. ASA rules with 4101 Truxtun Avenue modifications apply. The Department Games Begin: Week of March 8 reserves the right to place teams in Ages: 18 and older New Fee divisions to maintain the quality of competition. Player's participation will be Fee: $450 perteam as of 911103! limited to a men's or women's plus one Locations: Beach, Dr. Martin Luther co-recreational team per season. No King, Jr., Patriots, Planz, team will be accepted after registration and Wayside Parks deadline unless needed to balance leagues or maintain equity. Games will The Department of Recreation & Parks be played weekdays from 6:30-10:15 pm. will determine game locations. Teams must be prepared to play any day of the week (Monday - Friday). Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Special Events The Highway 99 Committee, the City of Bakersfield, the Downtown Business Association, Bridgestone/Firestone, and 3 Way Chevrolet -~ present the ... Cruise 'n' Show October 24, 25, and 26 Golf tournament at The Links at RiverLakes Ranch, open header, and neon light cruise. Car show, street legal cruise, dinner and 60's dance with a live band at the Holiday Inn Select. Su~da%,,,,Octebe~,, ,2,8, 2883 Partake brea~ast, laps on our NASCAR track, burn-out contest, and awards ceremony (all at Mesa Marin Race Way). For additional information call 634-9166 or 589-0947 or visit www.hwy99cruise.com. (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN i Special Events Department of Recreation & Parks' 326-FUNN (~ Special Events workshops held: (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Information Rent a Picnic Area For Your Special Occasion The Department of Recreation and Parks takes a great deal of pride in the 47 parks located throughout the city, including the Kern River Parkway and Centennial Plaza. Many of these parks have facilities available for rental to the public, whenever such use does not conflict with scheduled department recreational activities and events. All permits and reservation policy requirements can be obtained at the department office or any of our community centers. Addresses and phone numbers can be found on page 3. A list of the parks and their amenities is available on pages 40 and 41. Picnic Area Rental ~'~;~,~:~. Amplified Music Picnic areas are available for rental up to 120 calendar A permit must be obtained to days in advance and no later than 1:00 pm, 2 business have amplified music in the days prior to the date needed. Insurance, necessary parks. Six of our parks are documents, and additional fees may be required zoned for amplified music: depending on the type of event. Cfty residents (anyone · Beach Park lfvfng within city lfmfts, not fncludfng county pockets) must provfde acceptable documentatfon. ° Central Park · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Fees: Resident Non-resident · Patdots Park One area or facility (4 hours): $40 $50 Each additional hour: $10 $12 · Silver Creek Park Each additional area or facility: $20 $~ · Yokuts Park Each additional hour: $ 5 $ 6 Permits musf: be requested (Alcohol permit included) three weeks in advance. insuranc~ and additional fees are ~ Fees required. Alcohol Permits A permit is required to consume alcohol in any city Sales and Fees park or facility. Permits must be obtained no later than Only non-profit organizations are 1:00 pm, 2 business days prior to the date needed, permitted to conduct sales, Fee: Resident Nort-resident collect fees, or otherwise solicit Without a reservation permit: $10 $12 funds in city parks. A permit must be obtained. Jumpers and Structures Pa~ jumpers have become very popular for use at events held in the parks. You must have prior approval from the Department of Recreation and Parks to use these or any portable structure in the park. Additional fees and insurance may be required. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Park Information Soccer or Softball Field Rental , New Fees / Softball Field as of gl~103~s There are six lighted, regulation softball fields available for rental. For a list of parks that have rentable fields, please refer to the amenities guide on pages 40 and 41. Field preparation is available for an additional fee. These fields are available for rental up to 120 calendar days in advance and no later than 1:00 pm, 2 business days prior to the date needed. Fees: Resident Non-resident Field fee: $48 $60 Lighting per hour: $ 6 $ 6 Soccer/Rugby New Fees F i e I d as of 911103! (2-hour minimum) Many of the city parks have multi-use fields that can be used on a first-come, first-served basis. Two of the parks have rentable fields. These fields are available for rental up to 120 calendar days in advance and no later than 1:00 pm, 2 business days prior to the date needed. Beach Park Soccer Field Fees: Resident Non-resident Field fee: $48 $60 Lighting per hour: $ 6 $ 6 (2-hour minimum) Yokuts Pork 5occer Field Fees: Resident Non-resident PARTI C I PAT E ! Field fee: $48 $60 Lighting per hour: $ 6 $ 6 (2-hour minimum) (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Updates Rio Vista Park Becoming a Reality What is 1,000 feet long, has hundreds of boulders, and flows five to ten acre feet of water per second over a gunite surface? Give up? It's the connecting stream now under construction at the city of Bakersfield's next big thing, Rio Vista Park. The rough grading of the entire sight is complete, and the connecting stream between the upper and lower lakes is beginning to take shape. The connecting stream at Rio Vista Park. What's next, you ask? Construction Your newest parks... plans and specifications are nearing River Oaks and Windermere. completion for all Phase I improvements such as power, water, and sewer connections, parking lot, secondary entry plaza, aquatheater restroom and plaza, aquatheater, lake and stream elements, site furnishings, signage, and landscape and lighting improvements. We 9re on schedule to accept bids on these improvements in the fall and ~ · remain optimistic for seeding the turf late next spring. Good things come in small packages. This Some good news has come our way is evident in the three-acre, Phase I, River from ourfriends in Bakersfield's Oaks Park. This park will provide a needed Economic and Community Development rest area and access to the bike trail. Department. The city of Bakersfield has been chosen to receive a $314,822 grant from the State Housing and Community Development through the Jobs-Housing Balance Incentive Grant Program. The ~playground at Rio Vista Park. The children's playground is currently r~ identified as a Phase II improvement. Playground equipment accounts for about 25% of the Phase II cost, so we are very excited about the grant. Windermere Park. Your newest six-acre park in Seven Oaks. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Landscape and Maintenance The Hardworking Crew Members of Area IV The/Vlaintenonce Crew. Each of their The /Vlow Crew. These eight dedicated assignments averages over 30 acres of individuals care for over 250 acres of turf facilities, city turf, and landscaping, in the parks, streetscapes, and median Hardworking indeedl islands! Front row (L-R): Oscar Jaimes, Rosa Rubio, Front row (L-R): Abel Torres, Israel Herrera, Bricio DeLeon, Jesus Rios. Louis T. Hinzo. Back row: James Enriquez, Tony Tallant, Back row: George Quirino, Ray Rodriquez, Sergio Zambrano, Al Figueroa. Joe A. Flores, Martin Harrington. Not pictured: Glenna McCombs. Not pictdred: Robert Garza. AS southwest Bakersfield continues Villa Rosa, Las Brisas, Tevis Ranch, to develop, the hardworking crew Wastewater Treatment Plant, Haggin members of Area IV, supervised by Oaks, Seven Oaks, Chandler Ranch, Lee Ochoa and Al Figueroa, have Windermere, Seven Oaks West, The committed themselves to the effective Vineyards, Clubview Estates, and River and responsible management of Oaks Park Phases I and II. Additional parks, streetscapes, facilities, and acres of new streetscapes will be added resources to satisfy the recreational to this area in the upcoming year. needs of southwest Bakersfield. Each crew member of Area IV will Area IV is bounded by Gosford Road and continue the department's efforts to Ashe Road (east), Stockdale Highway provide quality park facilities and (north), Renfro Road (west), and Panama landscaping and be responsive to the Road (south). Service is provided to the needs of our growing community. following parks, facilities, and neighborhood streetscapes: Windsor, To the valued crew of Area IV, thank you Deer Peak, Bill Park Greens, Silver for your tireless efforts in keeping Creek, Wilderness, Pin Oak, Garden, Bakersfield beautiful. Tevis, Campus Park North and South, (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Landscape and Maintenance I[ you would like to enjoy a beautiful lush lawn, here are some weed control planning tips to ensure that your yard will be a pleasure to relax in and the pride of your neighborhood. Basic Weed Control Herbicide pre-emergent treatments are Post-emergent treatments for used to control annual grass and controlling biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds. They must be applied weeds are generally most effective before the weed seeds germinate, and when applied in spring or summer or therefore, they are not effective on fall. Fall applications are preferred already emerged weeds. Most pre- to spring or summer applications, emergent herbicides will also inhibit the because there is a much lower risk sprouting and growth of grass seed, so of injury to desirable ornamental and should not be used simultaneously with garden plants from herbicide spray grass seeding, or vapor drift. Post-emergent treatments are used for Herbicides are generally classified the control of already germinated by how they kill plants: contact annual, biennial, and perennial weeds. (non-selective) or systemic. Contact Post-emergent controls for annual herbicides kill only the portion of the grasses are not as effective as pre- plant that is actually wetted by the emergent controls. Post-emergent spray solution. Systemic herbicides control of both annual grass and are absorbed by plant roots or other broadleaf weeds should begin early in parts of the plant, then translocated the year, before the weeds are much throughout the plant. Herbicides are beyond the seedling stage (the one to either selective (kill weeds without three leaf stage for grasses or five to harming desirable grasses) or non- seven stage for broadleaf weeds). The selective (kill all plants). effectiveness of post-emergent chemical Always read the label before applying controls are reduced as the weeds any herbicide. become larger. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ '~~- Park Amenities Guide pa Yci At the~ rk u can: ~- = "~ ce :,~ 0 ~ · HaVe fun ' Socialize · Enhancefitn~ss ' Create fami ~ ~ · ~ ~ ~_ · ~ _ _ ~ _ -..- time:' Size inAcres 3 32 7 3 8 12 4 10 1 8 5 2 6 Picnic Areas -~- I1[ "~' '~' ,~, ~ Serving Shelter Amphitheater Multi-Purpose Room So~ball Field SoccedRugby Field Lighted Pavilion ....... Swimming Pool Gymnasium Soccer/Rugby Field w,.~,s ~.o~-~en,a~.~ ~ac~sto.s ~as~e,~a., ~ou.s ~n.,s Cou.s Vo.~a. Co~.s Skate Park .or. oe..s Disc Golf Course Barbecue Grills .es,roo=~ Leash Free Area I I = Rentoble Areos ~ Depa~ment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Amenities Guide ~~ 2 22 4 9 20 17 8 6 33 10 11 10 9 14 5 3 9 11 14 2 4 5 8 6 6 18 * Under Design or Constructfon Depa~ment of Recreation & Pa~s 326-FUNN ~ .~'~~ Map I ~ ~ ~ ~ ",~ ~ ~ "-'~'?F~''. Map LEGEND 1. Amberton School House & Vallecito 2. Beach 21s~ & Oak 2 3. Beale Oleander & Dracena 4. Bill Park Greens San Esteban & Guaymas 5. Mesa Marin Ball Diamonds 11000 Kern Canyon Rd. 6. Campus Park No. Hemingway & Park View I5 ,.~T, 7. Campus Park So. District & Pin Oak 8. Castle Wilson & South of Edgemont 9. Centennial Montclair & Marella HW¥ 178 10. Centennial Plaza Truxtun & N 11. Central 19th & R ...... 12. Challenger Harris & Akers 13, Coral Keys Harris & Caracas 14. Corvallis Corvallis & Chewacan N I g ES 15. Deer Peak Deer Peak & Beckenham 16. Garden South Laurelglen 17. Grissom White Lane & Grissom 18. Haggin Oaks Limoges & Chinon 19. International Square Sumner & Baker 20. Jastro Truxtun & Myrtle 21. Jefferson Beale & Bernard 22. Joshua Homemaker Place & San Dimas 23. Kern River Parkway Enos Lane to Manor 24,. Kroll Kroll & Montalvo 25. Lowell 4th & R 26. Martin Luther King, Jr. E. California & So. Owens HWY 5 e~ 27. Bakersfield Ice Sports Center 13th & O ~; 28. Patriots New Stine & Ming 29. Pin Oak Park View & Mill Oak Run 30. Planz Planz & So. H 31. Quailwood Quailwood & Quail Park L 32. Rio Vista Buena Vista & Stockdale 33. River Oaks Mountain Park & Peninsula Park 34. Saunders Palm between Oak & Real RD. 35. Seasons Harris & Winter Grove 36. Siemon Redlands & Pasadena 37. Silver Creek Harris & Reliance 38. Stiern Monitor & Kyner 39. Stone Creek Akers & White Gate 40. Tevis Saddle & Rancho Verde 41. University University & Camden ~ 42. Wayside El Toro & Ming  43. Weill James & Q 44. Westwold Westwold & Gosford 45. Wilderness Wilderness & Gosford ~ 46. Wilson Wilson & Benton  47. Windermere Chambers & Sherlock Park 48. Windsor Howell & Windsor Park 49. Yokuts Empire & Truxtun 50. Recreation & Parks 900 Truxtun CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks PAI~K Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~) Registration Information General Registration Registration will be accepted from the date this catalog is released, unless otherwise specified. Many of our programs fill very quickly, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedules are subject to change and may be canceled if minimum enrollment requirements are not met. Assumption of Risk ister The Assumption of Risk at the bottom of the registration form on page 45 must be signed ~ play for all programs at the time of registration." TWO Ways to Register Mail-In Registration Walk-In Registration Fast and convenient! Registrations will be Stop by the office most convenient for you: processed in the order received. If a program is full, you will be contacted. For prompt · Administrative Office processing, please complete the following 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 steps: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm · Fill out registration form completely. · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. · Enclose check or money order payable Community Center to "City of Bakersfield." 1000 S. Owens Street · Sign Assumption of Risk form. Monday- Friday Registration will not be processed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm without a signature. · Silver Creek Community Center · Mail to: City of Bakersfield 7011 Harris Road Department of Recreation & Parks Monday - Friday 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Bakersfield, CA 93301 Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted for payment. We accept Visa and Schedules are subject to change. MasterCard for mail-in and walk-in Fees paid for classes canceled by the registrations. department will be refunded in full. ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Registration Form Participant or Parent/Guardian, if participant is a minor First Name: Last Name: Address: City: Zip: Home Work Cell Phone: Phone: Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name & Phone: Special Information (Medical alerts, etc.) Youth Sports: Shirt Size: Grade in School: PARTICIPANT'S NAME MIF DO~ ACTIVITY TITLE TIME SESSION FEE TOTAL $ Release/Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: IN CONSIDERATION of my and/or my child(ten) being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns, from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death or property damage which may hereafter accrue to me or my child(ten) 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, said acceptance and receipt, 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 free and harmless the foregoing parties from any loss, liability, damage or expense which may incur as a result of any dearth, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ten). I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature: Date: Of J:ice use only: Initials Date Receipt # Amount $ Check Cash or Credit Card Please Complete if Paying by Credit Card (Moil-in registrations only) Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Signature: Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN (~ Team Fun Interim Director .......................................................... Alan Christensen Assistant Director ...................................................... Allen Abe Business Manager .................................................... Rebecca Jamison Recreation - Division Head, Sally Ihmels Supervisors Specialist Program Terri Elison Josh Romine Coordinators Dean Jones Kevin Ross Holly Larson Beigher Taylor Linda McVicker Linda McVicker Parks - Division Head, Greg Crank Supervisors Patrick Denney Construction & Joe E. Gonzales Facilities Planner Ed Lazaroti Ken Trane Terry McCormick Lee Ochoa Urban Forester Paul Graham Services Coordinators Mac Anderson Craftworker II Al Figueroa Manuel Negron Joe B. Gonzales Technician, Tom Jones Mike Reynoso Administrative Staff- Secretary, Sandra Forsythe Accounting Clerks Dr. Martin Luther Kin~, Jr. Lisa Moton Community Center Cherie Stephen Clerk Typist Cheryl Clayborn Clerk Typists Silver Creek Coleen Blair Community Center ~ Patricia Pacheco Clerk Typist Kimberly Aleman Cherie Stephen (~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Awards & Recognition As a result of Team Fun's commitment to our core values of safety, quality, and service, we have been fortunate to have earned the following honors: 2002 CPRS Award of Excellence - Springtime in Wonderland CPRS Award of Excellence - Seven Oaks Streetscape Maintenance CPRS President Award - Holly Larson CPRS Supervisors' Section - Citation Award - Terri Ellison CPRS District XV - Program Award - Great American Clean Up CPRS District XV - Program Award - Springtime in Wonderland CPRS District XV - Facility Award - Playground Surface Maintenance CPRS District XV - Volunteer Award - John Enriquez - Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. - Gold National Aquatic Safety Award Tree City USA - Growth Award 2001 NRPA Pacific Southwest Regional Council - Young Professional Award - Sally Ihmels CPRS Achievement Award - Marketing Theme - "got fun?" CPRS Achievement Award - Special Program Poster/Calendar - 'Travelin' Tunes' CPRS Supervisors' Section - Citation Award - Holly Larson CPRS Supervisors' Section - Citation Award - Terry McCormick CPRS Supervisors' Section - Achievement Award - Linda McVicker CPRS District XV - Program Award - Mobile Recreation Program CPRS District XV - Program Award - Keep Bakersfield Beautiful CPRS District XV - Volunteer Award - Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee Kern Council of Governments - Regional Award of Merit for Local Govemment "Fun on the Run" - Mobile Recreation Program Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. - Gold National Aquatic Safety Award Tree City USA- Growth Award 2000 NRPA Marketing & Communications Kudos Award - Best Recreation Catalogue CPRS Award of Excellence - Best Single Brochure CPRS Award of Excellence - Special Program Poster - Rockin' by the River CPRS District XV Program Award - Rockin' by the River CPRS District XV FacilitY Award - Y2SK8 Skate Park Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. - Silver National Aquatic Safety Award Tree City, - USA Growth Award 1999 NRPA Marketing & Communications Kudos Award - Best Recreation Catalogue NRPA Marketing & Communications Kudos Award - Best Website/Homepage NRPA Pacific Southwest - Casey Conrad Fitness and Wellness Award CPRS Award of Excellence - Website CPRS Award of Excellence - Park Maintenance and Operations CPRS Award of Merit - Bakersfield Regatta CPRS District XV - Program Award - Halloween Haunted Trail CPRS Distdct XV - Facility Award - Linear Park Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. Silver National Aquatic Safety Award Tree City USA- Growth Award NRPA-National Recreation & Park Association CPRS-California Park & Recreation Society CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Par 900 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 326-FUNN www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us MEMORANDUM '~ ~,. '- CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE August 21, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: BART J. THILTGEN, CITY ATTORNEY ~~--~' SUBJECT: PROPERTY TAX FOR "QUALIFIED HISTORICAL PROPERTY" This memorandum is to provide you a synopsis of the applicable law associated with Councilmember Benham's question to Donna Kunz regarding the applicability of Revenue and Taxation Code sections 439, et seq. with relation to use in development of the Downtown and Old Town Kern Areas of the City. CONCLUSION Revenue and Taxation Code section 439 provides a complex methodology of property tax assessment which, in most cases, affords the restricted historic property owner with a reduced property tax. The methodology only applies to sites listed on the National Register or a state or local registry. To avail themselves of the property tax break, the property owner must contract with the local entity, and comply with specific terms identified in state law. Due to the requirements associated with the contract with the local entity, some property developers may or may not wish to avail themselves of this opportunity. It becomes an economic decision for them. This potential property tax break may provide an incentive for development of certain qualified properties in both the Downtown and Old Town Kern areas. However, such development and tax break could impact tax increment allocation to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, and thus impact its ability to provide incentives to redevelop other non-qualified properties. Further, this tax break could impact the amount of property tax received by the City. Depending upon the number of qualified historic properties, the financial impact on the Agency and the City may be significant, and would have to be evaluated as part of the policy decision of whether to encourage property owner use of this tax break mechanism. STATUTORY FRAMEWORK Initially, Revenue and Taxation Code ("R&T") sections 439, et seq. provide a methodology to be used by the County Assessor when establishing value of property which is a "restricted historical property," defined in R&T section 439.1 as "qualified historical property" as defined in Government Code section 50280 (see below regarding a discussion of this law). The methodology provided is specific for rental property (using annual income), a capitalization rate for valuing owner-occupied single family Property Tax for "Qualified Historical Property" August 21,2003 Page 2 of 4 dwellings, and the capitalization rate used in valuing all other restricted historical properties. The methods of calculation are complicated and take into consideration various factors, including: A) what may and may not be classified as an expenditure in the calculation of rental income; B) interest components to be used for calculating increase in value (using Federal Housing Finance Board conventional mortgage rates); and, C) a component for amortization of improvements to the property. Generally, however, each methodology results in a property tax burden which is less than when the property is not a "restricted historical property." Government Code sections 50280 et seq. deals with Historical Property Contracts, and defines "qualified historical property as "privately owned property which is not exempt from property taxation and which meets either of the following: (a) listed in the National Register of Historic places ... (b) Listed in any state, city, county, or city and county official register of historical or architectural significant sites, places, or landmarks." Government Code section 50280.1 "Upon application of an owner or the agent of an owner of any qualified historical property ... the legislative body ... may contract with the owner ... to restrict the use of the property in a manner which the legislative body deems reasonable to carry out the purposes of this article and of [section 439 of the R&T Code]. The contract shall meet the requirements of Sections 50281 and 50282." Government Code section 50280. The requirements of the aforementioned contract include: A) the term of the contract shall be for a minimum period of ten years; B) to ensure preservation of the property, and when necessary to restore and rehabilitate the property, the owner must conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of Parks and Recreation (state), the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and the State Historical Building Code; C) the owner must provide access for the periodic examination of 'the interior and exterior of the premises by the assessor, the Department of Parks and Recreation (state), and the State Board of Equalization as may be necessary to determine the owner's compliance with the contract; D) the contract shall be binding on all successors in interest of the owner; and, E) the owner shall provide written notice of the contract to the Office of Historic Preservation within six months of entering the contract. Government Code section 50281 The contract is automatically renewed annually unless a notice of nonrenewal of the contract is filed within certain specified time frames by either the owner or the legislative body. Upon renewal, an additional year is automatically added to the contract term, resulting in a "rolling" ten year term of the contract. Upon nonrenewal, the contract shall remain in effect for the remaining portion of the term. In other words, if a notice of nonrenewal is issued, there would be nine years remaining on the contract and the owner would have to comply with the requirements of the contract for those nine years. Government Code section 50282 After the property is no longer under contract, it would return to the same status as any other property for property taxation purposes. Property Tax for "Qualified Historical Property" · August 21, 2003 Page 3 of 4 The legislative body has the authority under Government Code section 50284 to cancel the contract under the limited circumstances when the owner has breached the contract or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point it no Iohg(~r meets the standards for a qualified historical property. Upon such cancellation of the contract, the owner must pay to the County Auditor a cancellation fee of 12 Y2 % of the current fair market value of the property (as if the property were free of its restricted status). Thereafter, the prOperty would be taxed like any other property. DISCUSSION The statutory framework provides to owners of historical properties the potential to have lower property tax costs than owners of non-historical properties. One of the public policy reasons for this is to encourage such owners of historical properties to maintain the historical nature of the property for the benefit of the general public, and to provide incentives to accomplish such. The contractual requirement is to ensure such owners continue to advance this public policy. In the event an owner fails to comply with this contractual obligation, significant penalties are imposed. Additionally, the contractual requirement that the owner must provide access and submit to inspections from various agencies to ensure compliance is another check on whether the tax "break" is justified. It must be noted, however, that the property tax break is not all-inclusive, particularly with respect to properties which are rented to a third party (such as an office or other commercial building), as certain expenditures normally taken as a business deduction are not allowed to be included in the cost calculations (such as depletion charges, interest on funds invested in the property, debt retirement, property taxes, corporate income taxes, or corporate franchise taxes baSed On income). Any individual or corporation considering investment in or rehabilitation of historic property, and considering utilization of this statutory framework would have to consider this economic factor. In other words, the reduction in property tax may or may not be financially justifiable. Moreover, the submission to inspections (generally conducted at least annually) may or may not be in the best interest of the potential investor. This could be a significant factor in any property owner's decision as such inspections, etc. could cause disruption of their own business, their tenant's business, or even with methods of maintenance. Thus, such submission to inspection may be a disincentive to potential investors, particularly with the potential for legislative body cancellation of the contract, and its associated penalties, in the event non-compliance is found. Obviously, this is a decision the potential investor would have to make. One factor which should also be recognized is that while one of our goals is to redevelop and create an atmosphere of investment in the Downtown and Old Town Kern areas, when property tax breaks are afforded under this statutory scheme, the amount of tax increment derived from the redevelopment efforts would be significantly reduced, if not eliminated entirely. What impact this would have on the efforts of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is unpredictable, as it would depend upon how many properties fell within the criteria. The flip side of this coin would be use of this framework would promote redevelopment of some portions of the area. In other Property Tax for "Qualified Historical Property" August 21, 2003 Page 4 of 4 words, while some portions of the area may get redeveloped under this statutory framework, the Agency would most likely be limited in receipt of tax increment, thus limiting the amount of funds available to the Agency for other projects to redevelop the entire area. For example, in some redevelopment projects, the tax increment generated by that project is returned to the developer as an incentive, and this type of property tax relief would not afford the Agency this opportunity for providing incentives. Each individual project would have to be economically evaluated to determine the most feasible from the developer's and the Agency's standpoint. These economic evaluations run counter to the public policy reason for establishing the tax break to facilitate historic property maintenance. Thus, while there may be a viable policy reason to encourage use of this statutory framework, there may also exist a potential policy reason to forego, or limit, encouraging it. Each individual circumstance must be evaluated on its own merits. Finally, there is a potential under this statutory framework that the amount of property tax received by the City may be reduced. What amount this reduction may or may not be is unknown. This would have to be determined by the County Assessor applying the complex statutory rules. Again, however, it is a policy decision of whether to encourage this type of rehabilitation of historic sites, and the potential loss of tax dollars is just one of the factors to take into consideration when such policy decision is · made. BJT:bt cc: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director Gregory Klimko, Finance Director' Janice Scanlan, Deputy City Attorney S:\COUNCIL\MEMOS\R&T 439 and GC50280.doc MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRE/(~OR~ DATE: August 21, 2003 SUBJECT: FREEWAY SIGNS Council Referral No. REF000165 COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THE ISSUE OF ENTRY SIGNS INTO THE CITY, TO REVIEW THE ORDINANCE FOR A POSSIBLE AMENDMENT THAT WILL ELIMINATE OR MITIGATE ADDITIONAL SIGNS ALONG THE FREEWAY. Councilmember Benham requested staff to review the sign ordinance and examine the issue of further restricting signs along the freeways except for those necessary for freeway services such as food, lodging and automotive services. Staff has concluded their review and has the following comments and recommendations: Current Requlations Business identification signs are regulated by the specific zone district in which they are located, specifically the commercial and industrial zones. Freeway oriented signs (those taller and larger signs at the interchanges along Highway 99) are restricted to the C-1, C-2 and M (industrial) zones, and billboards are further restricted to only the C-2 and M zones. All of the aforementioned signs are prohibited in residential zones. Staff limited their review to what signs are permitted along freeway frontages which included State Highways 99, 178 (between M Street and Fairfax Road) and 58 (east of 99). Properties along Highway 99 contain the most signage since freeway oriented signs (larger and taller signs at the interchanges) and the auto mall borders that freeway. Billboards are also permitted along Highway 99. Along Highway 58 east of 99, freeway oriented signs are not allowed but billboards are permitted. The least amount of signage occurs along Highway 178 since there are less commercially and industrially zoned properties with freeway frontage (which also limits billboards), no freeway oriented signs are allowed, and no pylon signs (includes all on-site business signs and billboards) are permitted from Oswell Street to the Kern River Canyon. Signs that can be viewed from the freeways are generally wall mounted signs and freestanding pylon (or pole) signs. Wall signs are permitted for a business on all building elevations. However, along freeways, the amount of signage is limited to 1/2 of what would be allowed fronting the local streets. The following table shows the amount of sign area permitted in the various zone districts: Alan Tandy August 19, 2003 Page 2 ZONE AREA (wall signs) HEIGHT Street frontage: 1 sf signage/elevation length or 100 sf, whichever is less 25 ft C-O Non-street frontage: ~ sf signage/elevation length or 32 sf, whichever is less Street frontage: I sf signage/elevation length or 150 sf, whichever is less 30 ft C-1 Non-street frontage: ~ sf signage/elevation length or 75 sf, whichever is less Street frontage: 2 sf signage/elevation length or 250 sf, C-2 whichever is less 30 ft Non-street frontage: 1 sf signage/elevation length or 125 sf, whichever is less Street frontage: 1.5 sf signage/elevation length or 175 sf, whichever is less 30 ft *M-1,-2,-3 Non-street frontage: 0.75 sf signage/elevation length or 100 sf, whichever is less *does not include Bakersfield Auto Mall area Freestanding pylon and monument signs are permitted for a business along all street frontages. By ordinance, a freeway is not considered a street frontage. Therefore, a business is not permitted a sign along the freeway in addition to the sign permitted on the local street. The following table shows the size and heights of pylon signs allowed. Please note that this table only shows the typical allowable pylon signage; monument signs are also allowed but since they are limited to a height to 8 feet and an area of 32 square feet, they are usually not large enough to be seen from the freeway: NUMBER *ZONE AREA HEIGHT (pylon sign only) C-O I per street frontage 32 sf 8 ft C-1 1 per street frontage 150 sf 25 ft C-2 1 per street frontage 250 sf 35 ft M-1 ,-2,-3 1 per street frontage 175 sf 30 ft *does not include Bakersfield Auto Mall area, billboards or freeway oriented signs Alan Tandy Augu~ 19,2003 Page 3 Along Highway 99, some signs are permitted to be larger and taller than typically specified for the zone. These signs are defined as "freeway oriented signs" which are limited in use to those businesses that offer services necessary for travelers such as fuel and automotive services, food, and lodging. The ordinance permits these larger signs in designated areas around the interchanges along Highway 99 in only the C-1, C-2 and M zones. Freeway oriented signs are not permitted along Highways 58 or 178 (the larger signs seen along Highway 58 are within Kern County's jurisdiction). A freeway oriented sign does not allow a business an additional sign, but only allows that business to increase the height (to 75') and area (to 350 sq. ft.) of their allowable sign. For example, a business on an interior lot would be permitted one pylon sign; if they qualify as a freeway oriented business and are within the defined freeway interchange area, they could elect to increase the height and area of that sign as noted. Businesses on corner lots can have two pylon signs (one along each street frontage). If the freeway oriented sign criteria can be met, they can increase the height and area of only one of those signs. One other area along Highway 99 that permits more signage than is shown in the charts is for businesses within the Bakersfield Auto Mall. Auto dealers are permitted two pylon signs at 50 feet in height and a total combined area of 300 square feet. This special consideration for signs in the auto mall was adopted by the City Council in 1995 to promote and encourage the development of automobile businesses in this area. The last major sign type seen along freeways are outdoor advertising structures, or billboards as they are more commonly referred. Billboards are heavily regulated by both city regulations and the California Outdoor Advertising Act. Along freeways, they can only be within a C-2 or M zone and must be setback 25' from interior property lines (including the freeway right-of-way), 300' from residential areas, 100' from other freestanding signs, and 1,000' from other billboards. Signs are limited in area to 300 square feet and a height of 35 feet (C-2 zone) or 50 feet (M zones). Because areas to locate billboards are extremely limited based on the various setbacks and zoning restrictions, most of the available sites along the freeways to place a billboard were taken a number of years ago. The city has actually seen a net decrease of billboards along the freeways over the last few years due to new businesses removing billboards (as they compete or block views of their own signs) and where old nonconforming signs have been removed. The difficulty in taking a proactive approach to removing billboards is both time consuming and costly since State law prevents the city from amortizing billboards without also paying compensation to the billboard company. Other Development Standards that Affect Siqns In addition to the regulations for the placement of signs in the sign ordinance, other development standards will affect the location and visibility of signs from a freeway. Landscaping is generally the most visual obstruction and city standards require landscaping along both local streets and the freeway frontage. In addition, the city objects to requests from Caltrans to allow landscape trimming or removal in the freeway rights-of-way for the purpose of improving visibility of signs. Other standards regarding setbacks from adjacent properties, parking, lighting, building location, and building architecture all play a role in affecting the final location of a business identification sign. In addition, use of comprehensive sign plans (approved by the Planning Commission) for larger shopping centers can limit the amount of signage seen from freeways. Alan Tandy August 19, 2003 Page 4 Visual Survey Staff drove each of the freeways to see what types of signs were visible. The majority of signs were found to be related to freeway oriented businesses identifying food, lodging and automotive services. Billboards comprise most of the other signs seen from the freeway with many depicting available services to encourage travelers to stop and spend time in the community. Other signs that are visible to a lesser degree are those along parallel city streets. Although they can be seen from the freeway, those signs are usually oriented for traffic along that parallel surface street. This is especially true along Highway 99 where Buck Owens Blvd., Oak Street, and Wible Road run parallel to the freeway. Along Highway 58, Brundage Lane runs parallel though both city and county areas, and with portions of that freeway elevated, signs are especially visible. Even Highway 178 has portions of Columbus Avenue, Auburn Avenue and Bernard Street where because of their proximity to the freeway, the businesses have signs that can be seen but are actually oriented to be visible along that parallel street frontage. Conclusion and Recommendations The city's existing regulations for signs do a good job of limiting signage along the freeway corridors. Areas in the city have much more strict requirements than in the unincorporated areas. Because of parallel streets to the freeways and those areas where the freeway is elevated, there will always be a few non-freeway oriented signs that will be visible. However, with the city's new landscape requirements approved in 2001 and efforts to enhance landscaping in the freeway right-of-way, signs will become less visible except those necessary for the traveling public. Landscaping along the freeway rights-of-way will provide the best overall screening since the state (and possibly the city) would have control over the location and type of plant materials, and their continued maintenance. On private property, screening is much more difficult to consistently enforce, especially when money and staff resources are limited and the business is trying to gain as much public exposure as possible. Nonconforming signs have slowly disappeared to where few non-freeway business signs exist; those that still exist are required to be removed when the ownership or the business changes. Nonconforming signs have been removed over the last 15 years to where very few remain citywide. Based on staff's findings, no major changes to the ordinance are necessary, However, staff has recognized that some enhancements are necessary to help protect new freeway corridors and to clarify some sections of the ordinance concerning freeway frontages as follows: 1. The current ordinance identifies streets and highways where pylon and billboard signs are prohibited to protect scenic corridors and other sensitive areas. These include, Hwy 178 east of Oswell, Truxtun Avenue along the Kern River, Alfred Harrell Hwy, Stockdale Hwy, and Panorama Drive. Because much of the new Westside Parkway will be adjacent to the Kern River, staff recommends that the ordinance be amended to prohibit pylon signs along that new expressway. Alan Tandy August 19, 2003 Page 5 2. Although language exists in the ordinance that a freeway is not considered street frontage for the purposes of placing signs, there are areas in the code that should be clearly reflect that restriction. Therefore, staff recommends clarifying language where street frontages are discussed that freeway frontages are considered non-street frontages for limiting signs. JH:djl CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations P:\CCREFERRAL\Ref000165.doc B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER .,~...~ / FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DII:~CTOR~ DATE: August 21,2003 v/ SUBJECT: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY GROWTI~ Council Referral No. REF000548. COUNCILMEMBER MAGGARD REQUESTED STAFF PREPARE AN ANALYSIS OF GROWTH IN THE CITY. INTERNAL GROWTH (BIRTHS OVER DEATHS) AND EXTERNAL (PEOPLE MOVING INTO THE CITY). SEE ATTACHMENT FOR DETAILS. IN ADDITION STAFF TO PREPARE A MEMO BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10TM ADDRESSING THE ALLOCATIONS OF THE TIF PROGRAM AND OUTLINE HOW WE CAN RECEIVE INPUT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS. Councilmember Maggard requested information concerning the growth in the city broken down by natural increase (births minus deaths) and migration. He also was interested in information from the real estate industry regarding home sales (Bakersfield residents vs. new residents). Statistics for birth and death rates, and migration data are estimated yearly by the California Department of Finance (DOF) only by county. Therefore, staff had to extrapolate city estimates from the percentage breakdown of population between the city and county figures based on the 2000 federal census. Over the last two years from 2001, the city has grown in overall population by approximately 8,500 people per year. In migration has accounted for nearly 58% of the total growth while natural increase has accounted for 42%. As for figures concerning home sales, staff has found no reliable data source that would indicate how many homes are sold to residents already in the Bakersfield area vs. those from outside the area. What we found is that some builders may keep statistics for their own marketing purposes, but the data is inconsistent from builder to builder. JH:djl CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations P:\CCReferral\Ref000548.doc