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Home My WebLink About04/23/04 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 23, 2004 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~'(' ~ SUBJECT: General Information 1. According to the Fire Department, 60% of cities in California have banned both the sale and use of fireworks. Chief Fraze recommends the same course of action for Bakersfield. In the enclosed memo, he suggests a 2-5 year phasing out period to allow non-profits an opportunity to find other, safer fundraising options. There are several issues that need to be addressed right away, however. A few include limiting the number of fireworks stands, decreasing the number of days fireworks can be sold, and ban all sales outside of approved licensed fireworks stands. The Finance Department is separately working on recommendations concerning the comprehensive re-write of the fireworks' ordinance. 2. The City Manager's Office is going through its annual meetings with departments on budgets. Due to State-imposed conditions, the meetings and budget process are very non-traditional this year. We are preparing to present the budget to the City Council on May 12th. Unfortunately, as the legislature acts on the State budget, changes in our budget during the deliberation process are almost inevitable. As a practical matter, it could change several times. 3. In our continuing effort to economize and be proactive in light of potential budget' cuts that may be imposed upon us by the State, Darnell Haynes has accepted an assignment in EDCD. David Lyman will be taking a two-year leave of absence to work on a doctorate degree, so Darnell will be taking over his job duties. We will make it a gradual transition over the next few months. Darnell will continue to be involved in the budget process and other special projects in the City Manager's Office. Our staff has been very creative and flexible in the downsizing process, and I appreciate Darnell Haynes' and Alan Christensen's initiative to take on job sharing roles during these challenging times. 4. We have a long-term good news item. You will recall that when the stock market when down, our PERS retirement costs went up at an extraordinary pace. An article is enclosed which shows that PERS got a 23.3 percent return on investments in this past year. That is very good and will eventually have a Honorable Mayor and City Council April 23, 2004 Page 2 positive impact on our finances. The only problem is that there is a substantial lag time between when their earnings rise and when it impacts our rates. We will see it for the 2006-07 fiscal year. 5. In their latest correspondence, the League indicates that last Friday, over 1.1 million signatures were filed to qualify the Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act for the November ballot. In a meeting later that same day with League representatives, the Governor voiced his support for local revenue protection and spoke of his two-year plan to restore the State's fiscal health, which would require the help of local governments. In return, he would make a strong commitment to passage in November of a constitutional amendment consistent with the initiative. The implication is that the cities will "trade off" two years of budget loses for the long-term protection of the initiative. We have already built assumptions into next year's budget of $1.2 million in property tax and $700,000 booking fee reimbursement losses that are contained in the Governor's budget. 6. There is another area where the State is taking local financial resources. The Water Resources Department has seen a 240% increase in its annual storm water permit fee, a 100% increase in snow surveys costs and health department fees increased by over 25%. Combined, these fees and charges represent $75,000 in increases over last year. No additional services were provided by these agencies to the City to justify the increases. One State agency admitted the increases were simply to make up for budget cuts in their operation. Water Resources staff is pursuing alternatives to minimize a portion of the increases. 7. Attached is an update of repairs and inspections of corrugated metal pipe canal culvert road crossings. We can expect a full report in approximately 30 days. 8. Congratulations to Jonathan Fleisig and the Condors organization! In their first game as owners of the Bakersfield Blitz, they outdrew any other game in the franchise history, with a crowd at over 7,100! 9. On April 15, 2004, Bakersfield Police Dispatcher Kellie Gholston was named Dispatcher of the Year for all of Kern County by an independent panel of judges selected by the Kern County Dispatcher Recognition Program. Kellie is honored for her professionalism, compassion, and calming influence, to name a few traits. Way to go Kellie! 10. As a reminder, the Great American Clean Up will take place this Saturday, April 24th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Yokuts Park. It looks like it will be a very big event! 11. The list of High Five award recipients for the first quarter of 2004 is enclosed. Congratulations to all of those who were recognized for their exceptional service as City employees. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 23, 2004 Page 3 12. Attached is the March activity report for the Recreation and Parks Department. 13. The Summer 2004 edition of the Recreation and Parks activity brochure is enclosed. 14. Staff is beginning the environmental review process for the landfill closure plan. Before the standard hearing notice goes out in the mail, the Solid Waste Division will be updating the neighbors around the landfill regarding the project by handing out the enclosed letter. 15. A memo from Recreation and Parks is enclosed in response to a recent letter to the editor regarding concerns about cornerscapes in the Silver Creek area. 16. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Coun¢ilmember Carson · Update on a previous referral addressing cleanup of cars and junk at 512 Fig Street. Vice Mayor Couch · Report on the timeline for installation of amenities at the park near Almondale School; and · Status of striping request at the intersection of Main Plaza and Meacham, and north of Rosedale on Main Plaza approaching Granite Falls; · Report on the legality of parking a van which advertises an adult business in a residential neighborhood; and · Results of investigation of barriers which can be installed along side the Riverlakes Golf Course. Councilmember Hanson · Follow-up on street sweeping and cleanup in the alley of the 7000 block of Ming Avenue. Councilmember Salvaq.qio · Status of pothole repair on Acres Road, south of Panama Lane; · Results of investigation into people living in a trailer at 2112 Dayton Avenue; · Report on complaint of weeds at 2801 S. H Street; and · Joint request with Councilmember Sullivan regarding graffiti and abandoned homes in the Stonecreek Area. Councilmember Sullivan · Status of pothole repairs on Stine Road between Planz and Ming Avenue. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Para McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT ....... RECEIVED MEMORANDUM APR 2 2 2004 CITY MANAGER'S OF : Cr J To: Alan TanSy, City Manager ~ 7 From: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief . .- Date: April, 21, 2004 Subject: Fireworks Ordinance This is in regards to updating our current City Ordinance that allows the sell and use of fireworks. As the Fire Chief, I would be remiss in my duties and responsibility to our community not to take this opportunity to express my. concerns of allowing the use of fireworks by the general public. Each year in the United States fireworks causes thousands of injuries and hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks accounted for about 9,000 injuries that were s~en-hough to be treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2002. About half of these were caused by sparklers, fountains, Roman candles and other"safe and sand'fireworks. The majority of injuries were to children under the age of 14. Locally our calls for service over the 4th of July continue to grow. One local statistic of great concern is the number of structure fa'es that are caused by fireworks: · 2001 4 structure fa:es · 2002 7 structure fires · · 2003 9 structure f'u'es Over 300 cities in California (60% of the state) have taken the proper steps to ban both the sale and use of any fireworlcs within their jurisdictions. It would be my recommendation to do the same. I understand that many local non-profits have become dependent on the sale of fireworks as their annual fundraiser, however, we have to consider the over-all cost to the community. We could look at a timeframe of 2-5 years as a phasing out period so that these same non-profits would have the opportunity to find other, safer fundraising options. We must remember there are hundreds of local non- profits that are funded through avenues that do not involve the sale of fireworks.. To start the process, the following issues need to be addressed right away: · Limit the number of fireworks stands to the current number and not add to the number as the population grows. · Increase the fee schedule to address all costs incurred through the inspection/administrative process. · Decrease the number of days fireworks can be sold. · Work with APCD to meet their standards for clean air · Coordinate the ban with the County at least in the metro area. · Implement a fireworks safety educational requirement to be provided by the sellers of fireworks. · Ban all sales of fireworks outside of approved licensed firework stands. S: Susan/memos/fireworks ban Investment Portfolio Returns 23.3 Percent All needles are pointing north Ca]PERS posted double digit California, and our more than investment returns last year. 2,400 local public agency employers. Mark Anson, CalPERS Chief "While we are encouraged that Investment Officer, reported the outlook for our fiscal-year earlier this year that we earned investment return will be good, a 23.3 percent return on our we are not completely out of the investments for the 12 months woods," said Anson. "We are · ending December 3 I, 2003. hopeful these gains will have a Our performance was the positive impact on employer contri- highest we have seen since a butions, but the benefits will be 25.3 percent gain was reported seen long-term, not immediately." in 1995. Our total assets stood All of our asset classes at $161.1 billion at the end of enjoyed good returns in 2003. the calendar year -- $30.4 billion Our U.S. stock investments more than one year earlier, returned n/ore than 31 percent to '.'Slow and steady wins the eclipse the Wilshire 2500 bench~nark race," said Anson. "Our of 30.7 percent. International stock members can be assured that holdings earned 38.8 percent, their financial future remains while hedge fund investments secure and that CalPERS is returned 16.7 percent. 18.5 percent, while U.S. fixed apartment and industrial assets, well prepared to meet our Our investments in funds that income investments earned gained 8.5 percent. Our invest- benefit obligations." use corporate governance strategies 9.5 percent, more than 4 percent- merits in housing, timber and CalPERS performance in to turn around ailing companies age points over the benchmark, other specialized real estate 2003 exceeded the 8.25 percent gained 39.3 percent. Assets of the Alternative Invest- assets earned 20.4 percent. Both average annual return required Our fixed income investments merit Management Program, which portfolios exceeded their bench- to meet projected retirement also performed well. International specializes in private equity hold- mark that returned 7.8 percent. obligations to our retirees, fixed income investments gained ings, grew by i.8 percent compared Today, 68 percent of our portfolio The return data is also used 19.8 percent, compared with its to a benchmark that lost 7.8 percent, is invested in equities, 25 percent to project future rates for our Salomon Brothers World Govern- Our investments in real estate, in bonds and other fixed income largest employer, the State of merit Index benchmark of which are largely office, retail, and 7 percent in real estate. fil=r ZZ 2884 11:49:89 Via Yax -> 3ZllE ALAN TANDY ~ CITY MANAGER E AG U E ~aoo K Stre~t:SUIt~400*S~r~htKCalltorn,a-~o~l 4 OF CALl FORN IA Phono: ~.~58.8200 Fax: C I T I E S ~.cacities.org TO: Mayors, Council Members and City Managers FROM: Ron Loveridge, President and Mayor, Riverside Pat Eklund, First Vice President and Mayor, Novato Alex Padilla, Second Vice President and Council President, Los Angeles John Russo, Immediate Past President and City Attorney, Oakland Chris McKenzie, Executive Director SUBJECT: Initiative Filed; Governor Invites Partnership; and What You Can Do DATE: April 22, 2004 Congratulations! Last Friday, April 16, the local government leaders of California made history when we filed over 1.1 million signatures to qualify the Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act for the November, 2004 ballot. We axe confident we filed sufficient signatures to secure certification by the Secretary of State in June to place the initiative on the November ballot. Neither the signatures nor the initiative may be withdrawn now that they have been filed with the county election officials. Thank you for your assistance in reaching this important milestone. This historic accomplishment had the immediate effect of strengthening our voice in the State Capitol. The same day we filed we also were privileged to talk with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger about our measure, the state budget, and the importance of constitutional protection of local revenues. The Governor was candid and unambiguous with us. He said he strongly supports local revenue protection. He also said his first duty is to restore the state's fiscal health, and to do that he said he needs the help of local governments for two years. In return, he said he would make a strong commitment to passage in November 2004 of a constitutional amendment consistent with our initiative. His recent successes with Proposition 57/58 and workers compensation reform are good indications of his ability to 'deliver on his commitments. The League Board of Directors considered the Governor's invitation when it met April 16- 17 in Riverside. After four hours of discussion and debate, the Board unanimously approved the following motion: (1) reaffirm the League's strong support for the just-filed Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act (the "LOCAL" initiative) and proceed with the campaign, including fundraising; and (2) authorize the Executive Committee of the League Board of Directors to enter into discussions at the invitation of the Governor concerning an alternative constitutional amendment package, consistent with the LOCAL initiative, that would protect the same local revenues and respond to the Governor's budget proposals. After discussions the Executive Committee may only approve the alternative proposal following consultation with the Board of Directors." R~CEIVED: 4/22/04 7:57AM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #346; PAGE 2 7_804 11:49:35 ~/ia Pax -> 3Z41BSB fi]an Tanay Page flOZ Ot' 00Z The League and our LOCAL coalition partners have been in discussions with the Administration about the budget for many weeks. These discussions have intensified in recent days, however, as a result of the Governor's invitation and as the deadline for completing preparations for the May Revision to the Governor's budget looms near. While no agreement has yet been reached, we are encouraged that the discussions are proceeding in a manner consistent with the Governor's invitation and the framework provided by the League board. Everyone involved also knows that i/the discussions are not successful that our initiative will still be on the November 2004 ballot. What You Can Do With LOCAL Legislative Action Days set for May 12 and 13 -- right before the release of the Governor's May Revision on May 14--city officials have the chance to significantly affect legislative action on the budget affecting cities and any potential constitutional amendment to protect local revenues that may be linked to it. Here is what we ask you to do: Register your city team for May 12-13 LOCAL Legislative Action Days, consisting of: a. The Mayor and at least one City Council Member b. City Manager and./or other key staff member c. A chamber of commerce representative d. Police Chief or other officer e. Fire Chief or other fire department representative f. Representatives of your city unions After registering your team at ~.I~..'_/,_"c~9_cal..t_~al._~k.e3'_', please notify your League Regional Representative of the team members. Remember most Regional Representatives are on vacation this week or next. We were impressed by the Governor's offer of support, and we will work diligently over the next few weeks to evaluate this important opportunity to rebuild the state-local partnership. He has proven to be a strong leader and a formidable advocate, and we would be delighted to have his support for enactment by the voters of the League's number one policy goal--constitutional protection of local government revenues and services. Many thanks to those of you who have helped us reach this historic point in achieving our goal. The next six months will be challenging and interesting for those of us involved in working to pass this important constitutional amendment. We welcome your ideas and continued commitment. 2 RECEW :D CITY MANAGEWS C.' B A K E R S F I E L,,D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, Public Works Director DATE: April 23, 2004 SUBJECT: Update on Canal Crossings Inspections Public Works staff will prepare a report which will outline the following information: · Locations of all canal crossings within the city limits; · Results of completed inspections; and, · Approximate timetable and cost estimate of when the remaining canal crossings will be inspected. This report will be presented to council upon completion. RECEiVeD APR 2 I 2004 B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 22, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~~~...~ SUBJECT: CANAL CROSSING LOCATIONS Council Referral #750 Councilmember Couch requested staff work with the County to determine the locations of all canals in the Greater Bakersfield Area; determine crossing locations; and review viability of including repair/refurbishment costs in the Transportation Impact Fee Project list. Staff has utilized the Geographical Information System to determine that there are 235 street crossings of major canals in the Greater Bakersfield area - 203 of those are under the City's jurisdiction. Staff does not as yet have much information on the minor crossings - these are mostly irrigation ditches that are occasionally maintained by the farmers receiving the irrigation water and there is no comprehensive map showing these locations. These ditches do not always show up on the aerial photos. Also, staff does not have complete information on storm drain crossings of the roadways - a few of these may be CMP, but staff will have to do extensive research to determine a definitive number. State law forbids the use of development fees such as our Transportation Impact Development fees for any maintenance purposes, so these fees cannot be used for the repair or refurbishment of any canal crossings. However, these fees can be and are used to widen culverts, since many of the existing crossings are for two lanes only. Staff will review the impact fee facilities list to insure that all of the necessary widenings of the existing crossings are included. This modification can be done at the annual update to the facilities list, which generally occurs in August. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~004\04-14\750 - Marian.doc THE AMERICAN CLEANUP Let's Keep Bakersfield Beautiful: Put litter in its place, wipe out graffiti, help remove weeds, clear illegal dump sites or recycle used motor oil. GET INVOLVED! Saturday, April 24, 2004 At Yokuts Park located at 4200 Empire Drive Starting at 9:00 am and ending at 12:00 pm. Free lunch for all volunteers from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 326-3539 or visit us online at w;vw.keepbakersfieldbeautiful.us for more information or to sign up for the event. Sponsors ~,,~ ca~,~,~, ~ ~ city of Bakersfield ~]i?;?i;i;~i ...... ~ ,'*l Solid W~ O,v,s,on KGET B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 19, 2004 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program The Employee Incentive Committee is happy to provide the list of High Five Award recipients for the first quarter of 2004. The winners of the random drawing are noted in bold. All of these individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for exceptional work and/or customer service. Each recipient is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club" for the fiscal year, and' is also recognized monthly on each department's communication board and on the City's intranet page. We applaud these individuals for a job well done! Attachments 2004 HIGH FIVE AWARD ,January Recipient Title Dept Date Submitted By: Comments 1 Fishman, Luda Acct. Clerk Risk Mgmt 01/23/04 Lee Ochoa Provided valuable help for Safety Meeting. 2 Gonzales, Mary Ellen Secretary II Risk Mgmt 01/23/04 Lee Ochoa Has a commitment to detail and ability to follow through. 3 Gonzales, Roy Mnt. Crftwrkr PW / GS 01/22/04 Blair/Forsythe Works during off hours to reduce inconvenience to staff. 4 Herrera, Israel FacilityWrkr Rec & Parks 01/09/04 Lee Ochoa Expedited large assignment; consistent. 5 Hinzo, Louis Svc. Maint Wrkr Rec & Parks 01/09/04 Lee Ochoa Alert observation kept problem from happening. 6 Ihmels, Sally Rec. Supt. Rec & Parks 01/15/04 R. Jamison Does her best to assist others and boost morale. 7 Johnson, Margie Prg / Analyst IT 01/06/04 Cheryl Perkins Spent a lot of time with Treasury to correct payroll problem. 8 Judson, David Sr. Sys. Analyst IT 01/28/04 Kirk Blair Took time away from reg duties to install a program. 9 Lawrence, Pam Clerk Typist Clerk 01/07/04 Roberta Gafford Dependable; consistent; strong work ethic; reliable. 10 Leonard, Jack Asst. Bldg Dir Dev. Svcs. 01/28/04 A. Lawrence Provided invaluable assistance on project; great customer svc. 11 Moton, Lisa Acct. Clerk II Rec & Parks 01/05/04 Cherie Stephen Always there to help anyone who needs it. 12 Ochoa, Lee Park Supr. Rec & Parks 01/22/04 Coleen Blair Quickly responds to citizen requests. 13 Oldham, Delores Secretary I Clerk 01/15/04 Pam McCarthy Handled sensitive situation in a professional manner. 14 Pacheco, Patricia Clerk Typist Rec & Parks 01/20/04 S. Forsythe Willingly offers assistance to others. 15 Perry, Mel Comm. Coord. PW / Comm 01/28/04 Terry McCormick Went beyond original request to provide assistance. 16 Quirino, George Svc. Maint Wrkr Rec & Parks 01/09/04 Lee Ochoa Prevented serious damage to machine by early detection. 17 Rowland, Belinda !Comm Cntr Supr PD 01/19/04 Kathryn Hays Great customer service. 18 Tolbert, Richard !P&I Spec PW / FS 01/06/04 Debbie Carpino Assists on short notice; great attitude. 19 Vasquez, Antonio Laborer Rec & Parks 01/09/04 Juan Guevara Found a lost item and turned it in. Honest! 20 Whisenhunt, J Officer PD 01/08/04 Tricia Richter Timely and professional in handling a traffic accident. 2004 HIGH FIVE AWARD February Recipient Title Dept Date Submitted B},: Comments 1 Chernabaeff, Sam Acct. Clerk I HR 02/26/04 Amber Lawrence Helpful, kind, patient and understanding - asset to the City. 2 Dimber~, Pat Buyer I Finance 02/04/04 Robin Bo~tis Willing to help no matter how busy she is. 3 Green, Jay Net. Sys. Tech IT 02/06/04 Elaine Sack Went above and beyond with large proiect. 4 Greene, Rudy SW Equip Oprtr PW / SW 02/24/04 Kevin Barnes Reported a stray ~]reen cart, saved the Cib,/$50. 5 Haven, Dawn Clerk Typist II HR 02/17/04 Mimi Placencia Instrumental in ensuring that all interested parties were included in recruitment. 6 Hecht, David Pr~] / Analyst IT 02/06/04 Amber Lawrence Re¢'d letter of appreciation from Fullerton Police Chief. 7 Maldonado, Don Facility Worker Rec & Parks 01/30/04 Randy Bla¥ Took time out of busy schedule to help fellow employee. 8 Maxwell, Mark Engineer Fire 02/12/04 T. Martinusen Provided excellent customer service to citizen, above and beyond. 9 Oldham, Delores Secretary I Clerk 02/26/04 Amber Lawrence Attitude and customer service is exemplary. 10 Pina, Jerry Laborer Rec & Parks 01/30/04 Randy Blay Took time out of busy schedule to help fellow employee. 11 Ryberg, Richard Acct. Clerk I Finance 02/25/04 Connie Walls Came up with a ~]ood idea to save time for Treasury. Kim Gearhart Worked two desks for five months. 12 Sims, Jimmy Mechanic II PW / FS 02/01/04 Matt Moore Ready to contribute; extremely helpful; displays a "can do" attitude. 13 Trammell, Bob IT Director IT 02/06/04 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from Fulledon Police Chief. 14 Walker, Homer Supervisor II PW / FS 02/12/04 Alan Tandy Took care of a problem quickly and efficiently. 2004 HIGH FIVE AWARD March Recipient Title Dept Date Submitted by: Comments I Allison, Kristie Dispatcher PD 03/01/04 Amy Powers Very friendly and courteous with assistance; even with heavy workload. 2 Belardes, Tom Net. Sys. Tech IT 03/31/04 Rhonda Smiley Example of model customer services; proactive. 3 Blay, Randy Svc. Maint. Wrkr Rec & Parks 03/18/04 Daniel Maldanado Helped with weed control to reduce maintenance for other areas. 4 Cacal, Sean Comm. Rel Spc. PW / SW 03/01/04 Frank Elliott Great work ethic; instrumental in making programs work. 5 Corder, Craig Maint. Crftwrkr PW / GS 03/16/04 Rhonda Smiley Always helpful, cheerful and efficient; excellent customer service. 6 DeLeon, Bricio Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/23/04 Lee Ochoa Handled high volume of work in short period of time w/great attitude. 7 Diaz, Olivia GIS Tech IT 03/15/04 Clerk's Staff Provided a full wall size Council ward map. 8 Enriquez, James Laborer Rec & Parks 03/23/04 Lee Ochoa Handled high volume of work in short period of time w/great attitude. 9 Figueroa, Al Pk Svcs Coord. Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Outstanding contribution to efforts within the SW Maint. District. 10 Flores, Joe Lt. Equip Oprtr Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Outstanding contribution to efforts within the SW Maint. District. 11 Garza, Robert Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Gets the job done even when there is no assistance. 12 Gholston, Kellie Dispatcher PD 03/10/04 Belinda Rowland Went the extra mile to help an elderly citizen. 13 Haven, Dawn Clerk Typist HR 03/25/04 Sheree Skell)/ Always a pleasure to work with; great customer service. 14 Hays, Kathy Comm. Ctr Supr PD 02/26/04 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen. 15 Hayes, Patrick Training Officer PD 03/04/04 Sheree Skelly Does an excellent job at the Range. 16 Herrera, Israel Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Helped out a crew that was shorthanded; positive attitude. 17 Howell, Keith Trades Asst. PW / GS 03/16/04 Rhonda Smiley Assisted with set up of grand opening event for new PD and Fire stns. 18 Hurtado, Doretha Dispatcher PD 03/01/04 Am}/Powers Very friendly and courteous with assistance; even with heavy workload. 19 Jones, Dean Rec. Supr. Rec & Parks 03/29/04 Alan Christensen Found sponsorship for Camp King, plus volunteers to run the event. 20 London, Cindy Comm. Rel Spc. PD 03/01/04 Amy Powers Very friendly and courteous with assistance; even with heavy workload. 21 Mercado, Sam Supervisor I PW / GS 03/16/04 Rhonda Smiley Coordinated grand opening event for new PD and Fire stns. 22 Murphy, Dennis Training Officer PD 03/04/04 Sheree Skelly Always willing to go the extra mile to assist others. 23 Nousch, Tanya Clerk Typist PD 03/19/04 Elizabeth Agerton Helped a lot with the 24-hour desk. 24 Parks, Jean Secretary II CMO 03/18/04 Georgina Lorenzi Helped out PW with a rush project. 25 Peralez, Maria Admin Asst PW 03/24/04 Slater / Lawrence Translated rush document; great customer service. 26 Peterson, Dave Off. Sys. Tech. IT 03/25/04 Sheree Skelly Always there when help is needed; has a positive attitude. 27 Porter, Dave Officer PD 02/26/04 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen. 28 Quirino, George Svc. Maint. Wrkr Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Outstanding effort last week in the SW Maintenance District. 29 Reed, Keli Officer PD 02/26/04 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen. 30 Reimer, Don Officer PD 02/26/04 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen. 31 Rios, Jesus Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/23/04 Lee Ochoa Handled high volume of work in short period of time w/great attitude. 32 Rodriguez, Ray Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Outstanding effort last week in the SW Maintenance District. 33 Romine, Josh Rec. Spec. Rec & Parks 03/29/04 Alan Christensen Found sponsorship for Camp King, plus volunteers to run the event. 34 Rubio, Rosa Laborer Rec & Parks 03/16/04 Lee Ochoa Outstanding contribution to efforts within the SW Maint. District. 35 Scudder, Rachelle Clerk Typist PW / SW 03/03/04 Janet Massey Has a positive attitude. 36 Stidham, Howard Bldg Inspector Der Svcs 03/17/04 Eric Poore On own time and equip, set up a worksheet that is useful to others. 2004 HIGH FIVE AWARD March 37i Stringer, Aaron PST PD 03/01/04 Amy Powers Very friendly and courteous with assistance; even with heavy workload. i ! 38 Tallant, Tony Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/23/04 Lee Ochoa Handled high volume of work in short period of time w/great attitude. 39 Thomas, Mike Air Cond. Tech PW / GS 03/04/04 Sheree Skelly Excellent customer service. 40 Torres, Abel Laborer Rec & Parks 03/23/04 Lee Ochoa Handled high volume of work in short period of time w/great attitude. 41 Turner, Keitha Dep. City Clerk Clerk 03/23/04 Sandra Forsythe Excellent customer service. 42 Walker, Conchita Engineer II PW 03/24/04 Slater / Lawrence Provided translation services; great customer service. 43 Walton, Michele Secretary II PW / GS 03/04/04 ,Sheree Skelly Always courteous and prompt with responses. 44 Wilson, Della Trans. Typist PD 03/19/04 Elizabeth Agerton Incredible force in PD Records; amazing worker. 45 Wimbish, Rick Officer PD 02/26/04 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from local firm. 46 Youngblood, Sheila An. Ctrl Officer PD 03/24/04 Maris Hayslett Picked up stray on her own time. 47 Zambrano, Sergio Facility Worker Rec & Parks 03/23/04 Lee Ochoa Handled high volume of work in short period of time w/great attitude. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: April 16, 2004 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Alan Christensen, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Subject: Monthly Report for March Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. If you have any questions or require additional information, please let me know. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Parks Division March 2004, Report NEW ACREAGE A substantial amount of streetscape and median acreage was accepted this month with 6 fewer Maintenance District staff than this same time last year to provide maintenance. Four parcels totaling 3.69 acres were accepted into the combined Maintenance District for Parks Division to begin maintenance responsibility. The locations include 292 trees, 2,500 shrubs and turf. In addition, four parcels totaling 1.127 acres containing 120 trees and 684 shrubs were entered into a 365 day maintenance period. These locations will become our responsibility to maintain following successful completion of the maintenance period. PARK SIGNS New park signs were installed at Stiern, Corvallis, Kroll and Amberton Parks. The pre-cast concrete signs match those installed throughout our park system over the last several years. Being made from colored concrete, the signs should last many year's and are subject to as much vandalism by theft of letters. A similar sign is ordered for Deer Peak Park. We previously replaced the attached sign letters after numerous thefts and recovery of the original sign components. Installation of a pre-cast sign should eliminate the problem of letter theft. '-- TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES We received approval to hire 23 spring/summer season temporary employees to supplement our Maintenance District regular employee work force. Our success rate in finding and hiring workers for these positions has not been what we had hoped. As of the end of March, we were able to hire only 6 persons due to a combination of factors. These included lack of applicants and a significant number of persons who were unable to complete background checks or show up to work once advised the position was theirs. RECORD MONTH Unlike last year when mild March temperatures ran through Memorial Day weekend, March 2004 was the warmest month for Bakersfield since temperatures have been recorded. The last time we had more than 12 above 80 degree days was in the mid 1930's. What this means is the combined increased temperature and late rains will accelerate plant life recovering from dormancy. Our turf, shrubs and trees already have the look of late spring as they are well on their way to full leaf production. Although the greenery seen throughout Bakersfield is beautiful to behold, rising temperatures cause additional irrigation and maintenance expense. Hopefully, Mother Nature will give us at least a modicum of temperature reprieve, for the balance of our spring. WILDERNESS PARK Responding to several concerns aired by residents surrounding Wilderness Park, staff responded by discussing the issues raised and are pursuing generating recommendations. Primary issues were of excessive noise from the basketball court and soccer field, use of shrubs along the east wall as rest rooms and other inappropriate activities, and litter strewn by park users. The noise complaint appears to be caused from organized or semi organized football and soccer play plus frequent vocal basketball play rather than from pick up games by area residents. Staff completed a site survey and developed the following recommendations. First, eliminate field and court lighting which will reduce use time to dawn to dusk. Next, investigate cost for reducing the easterly oversized shrub bed and replace with turf in order to eliminate hiding places. Suggest planting 2-3 additional trees near the street in the southeast quadrant to provide additional sound buffering. To date, we have eliminated the court and field lighting. We are still evaluating cost for modifying the shrub bed and may implement if we are able to afford the project this fiscal year. REGULAR EMPLOYEES REDUCTIONS Frank Thomas and Reuben Villegas were the last two transfers from Parks to Public Works Green Waste Facility. Nick Celedon is expected to transfer to Green Waste in April. In addition, John Sullivan retired after 26 years service. This brings our total number of lost/frozen regular positions during fiscal year 2003-04 to 11. You may recall we lost another 7 positions with the development of the fiscal year 2003-04 budget. VANDALISM CONTINUES March was a particularly busy month by vandals. Restroom partitions were destroyed and a small fire set in Beale Park men's restroom ($1,100+/-) which caused the restrooms to be closed for several weeks. An estimated 180 hours ($2,300+/-) was expended in southwest Bakersfield primarily to address broken irrigation components. A spiral slide was broken at Wilson Park ($2,300). Vandals destroyed restroom fixtures at Siemon Park ($800+/-) and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park ($375+/-). COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING Israel Herrera and Daniel Maldonado successfully completed a training course developed by Joe Flores, Light Equipment Operator. Upon completing training, each person passed a commercial driver examination on their first attempt. Having staff trained with commercial license assists the department in several ways including filling in due to illness, vacation, or responding to storm damage. PARK RESERVATIONS Warming weather helped to encourage park usage. One Saturday in March equaled the attendance for the entire month of February. March's totals were 119 reservations with an estimated attendance of 5,852. As always, this does not include casual users without reservations. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: April 2, 2004 To: Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity Planning Discussions took place with Pulte Homes regarding the park dedication and improvement requirements on two potential projects in northeast Bakersfield. Representatives of the Kern Veterans Memorial Park Committee have show an interest in providing a monument at the city's new mini park adjacent to the new Convention and Visitors Bureau. Discussions are continuing with Heart Homes to provide a 7.5 acre park site at Oswell Street south of 58 Freeway. Staff met to discuss a draft agreement for the joint fire station #17 and future city park at Harris Road and Mountain Vista Drive. Several issues remain to be clarified but the project appears to be one that will move forward Construction The demolition of the Wayside Park pool was completed. The resurfacing of the Jefferson Park Play Courts began and should be completed in a few weeks. City began hardscape improvements in the lot west of the new Convention and Visitors Bureau. Grants We have begun to put together project applications for the McMurtrey Aquatic Complex Enhancement Project and Jefferson Park Pool Phase 1 Improvements Project for submittal to the state under The State Park Bond Act of 2002. - B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: April 2, 2004 To: Sally Ihmels, Recreation Superintendent From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Subject: Monthly Report for March ADULT SOFTBALL We currently have 90 teams signed up for the Spring League. We have 66 men's teams and 24 co-recreational teams. That gives us a total of 1,800 participants. Games are being played at Beach Park, Wayside Park, Planz Park and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. A managers meeting was conducted' on Thursday, March 4th. League games began on March 8th and will end May 23rd. The Summer Softball session will begin on June 7th and continue through August 22nd. UP COMING EVENTS We have several sports events coming up for Spring and Summer. Frisbee Golf will begin on Saturday, April 17th, Pee Wee Track will begin on Saturday, May 8th. T-Ball will begin on Saturday, June 12. C \Do(u'r~ents and Sett r gs~.sforsylh",,Loca Se!tlr gs\Temp\March Report.doc LMC B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Monthly Report March 2004 Or Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Youth Activities Basketball The season ended on Thursday 3-25-04. We feel the league was a huge success. Our goals were to involve at risk youth in a fun and learning environment. More than 60 youth participated. Track We will began track in April, once again we will be offering a grass roots program for youth ages 8 to 15 who would not normally be in a structured program. We plan to have two track meets, one April and May four agencies are involved, they are, PAL, Friendship house, Boys and girls club and Martin Luther King center. Dance Troupe Our dance troupe has been practicing this month very hard for their performance in May. New program Our academy youth development program has began meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 6:30pm instead of Saturdays. The first new session started on Tuesday March 30. Special event We were involved with the B.A.Y. (Bakersfield Area Youth) basketball clinic on March 26, in conjunction with the national division II basketball championship. Our target were 300 youth ages 7 to 15, the coaches from various universities gave instruction in three areas, basketball fundamentals, health and nutrition and future education requirements for athletes. Each participant received a t-shirt, basketball and bag of nutritional snacks. We estimated there were more than 310 in attendance, a very successful event. - ..... Dean Jones Page 1 4/6/2004 11:11 AM B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parhs Date: April 2, 2004 To: Alan Christensen, Interim Director From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Subject: March Monthly Report Silver Creek After School Proqram ......................... 660 Attendance ......................... 29 Average Daily Attendance Highlights of the Silver Creek After School Program included a St. Patrick's Day celebration; students creating puppets and putting on a puppet show; learning a Looby Loo song and dance; playing lots of outdoor games, and making several different art projects. The participants also had several activities and lessons centered on how unique and special everyone is. These lessons were part of the "Don't Laugh At Me" curriculum designed for grade school children. ATTENDANCE FIGURES Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $0 (Figure does not include dePOsits) The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were not rented the month of March due to the budget situation. Two Program Coordinator positions have been approved and staff hired so that Silver Creek Center will be able to be rented again staring in April. Classes at Silver Creek: # Registered Total Attendance Ballet & Gym (6 - 12) 15 60 Ballet & Gym (3 - 5) 13 52 Calligraphy Workshop no class no class Chess 6 24 Clogging 20 80 Dance & Gym (4-5) 5 20 Dance & Gym (2-3) 9 36 Dog Obedience 23 92 Guitar no class no class 9:10 AM 4/6/2004 C:\Documents and Settingskstbrsyth\Local Settings\Temp\Teni March 2004 Report.doc Created by Telison Jewelry Making (Beading) no class no class Kardio Kick 14 118 Karate 22 176 Knitting & Crocheting 1 4 Pilates no class no class Press Flowers 6 6 Tai Chi 9 73 Tennis (Child-Beg) 3 24 Tennis (Child-lnt) 7 56 Upholstery 10 40 Yoga 2 16 TOTAL 165 877 Classes at Other Facilities # Registered Total Attendance Siemon Park Tennis (Child) 10 72 Tennis (Adult) no class no class All Star Dance Studio Dance & Gym (2 Y2 - 4) 1 4 Dance & Gym (4 - 5) no class no class American Academy of Gymnastics Gymnastics (4 - 5) no class no class Corp Yard Lunch Room Cartooning 3 12 TOTAL 14 88 Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ......................................... 0 Classes ........................................ 877 Registrations Taken: 304 After School Program ................ 660 # of Guests Served: 393 Election-Polling Place ............... 600 (The # of Guests served does not indude registration) TOTAL .................... 2,137 9:10 AM 4/6/2004 C:\Documents and Settings~sforsyth\Local SettingsXTempXTerri March 2004 Report.doc Created by Telison B A K E R S F I E L D DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor RE: March Monthly Report Aquatics: Interviews have been continuing for aquatic specialists for the 2003-04 season. Sixty- Five candidates have been selected thus far. Additional positions are available due to the re-opening of Beale Pool. Training courses for lifeguards and swim instructors took place on March 6-7 and March 19-21. Aquatics Club of Bakersfield is currently renting Silver Creek Pool for swim practices. The high schools began using Silver Creek and Jastro pools beginning February 2, 2004. Leisure Classes: Re.qistered Total Monthly Attendance Ballroom Dancing 5 20 C:\Documents and SettingsXsforsyth\Local Settings\TempX~nonthly report.docC:\Documents and SettingsXsforsyth\Local Settings\Temphnonthly report.doc 4/15/200410:31 AM E RECYCLING dy to Recycle'? 'BAKE RS FIELD SOLID WASTE DIVISION schedUle used oil Col FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE CAI.~O~ INTEGRATED WASTE M_ANAGEME~ BOARD' 'AMERICAN Let's Keep Bakersfield Beautiful: Put litter in its place, wipe out graffiti, help remove weeds, clear illegal dump sites or recyele ~used motor oil. GET FNVOLVED! Saturday, April 24, 2004 At Yokuts Park located at 4200 Empire Drive Starting at 9:00 am and ending at 12:00 pm. Free lunch for all volunteers from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 326-3.539 or visit us online at www. keepbakersfieldbeautiful.us fbr more information or to sign up for the event. You can aim si~ up for next year's event now!' ~t~ o,,~ Solid Wa~e Administrative Office Fun For You... 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301 General Informationr. ...................................... 6 (661) 326-FUNN Aquatic Activities ' "- · .8 (661) 852:2140 FAX McMurtrey Aquatic Center ...... i ..................... 10 'Monday -'Friday McMurtrey Schedule .................................... 14 8:00 am - 5:00 pm .~ MLK, Jefferson, Silver Creek, -. and Beale Pools and' Schedule ............ 15 - i7 ' Community Centers Aquatic Information ........................ .. ............. 18 Aquatic Registration Form ........................... 19 Aquatic Assumption of Risk ......................... 20 Dr. Martin LUther King, Jr...~ Dr. Martih Luther King, Jr. 1000 South .Owens Street ' ' and Silvei: Creek Community Center ............ 21 Bakersfield, CA 93307 ' . Summer FUn..' ...... ..,,;,...,.' .... : ............................ 22 (661) 322-9874 Dance ............................. '. 25 (661) 326-1248 FAX Exercise ............. '~'.... ...................................... 27. Monday-*Friday .. *' Learning &Leisurei:;,~ ...... ..... 29 S:00 am- 5:00 pm ' Sports - GYmnastics i.* ......................... .......... 32 sports '~ Tennis .... : ......... : ................................ 33 Silver Creek Sports ........................................................... 34 7011 Harris Road Special Events ' 36 Bakersfield, CA 93313 Keep Bakersfield Beautiful..: ............. . ........... 37 (661) 665.8033 Park Information' 38 (661) 665.2~795 FAX Park Map and Amenities GUide..:..: ...... ~ ....... 40 M0nday- FridaY Registration Information ...... '....~ ..... ' ............... 42 '8:00 am ~ 5!'00 pm Registration Form ................ , .............. ~:.i ...... 43 McMu~treY Aquatic Center' : ' ' 1325 Q Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 registration hours: Monday - Friday .~ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm , CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Partcs Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us ~ City Council Call 322-PLAY for Information 24/7 Harvey L. Hall ' Mayor 322-PLAY is our hotline fo~ information about David R. Couch Vice-Mayor .recreation & parks including specialevents and aquatics. Call anytime, day or night, for up-to-date Irma Carson Ward 1 recorded news about the FUN things going on! Susan M. Benham Ward 2 Mike Maggard Ward 3 Americans With Disabilities Act David R. CouCh` Ward 4 Harold W. Hanson Ward 5 The Department of Recreation and Parks~complies. JacquieSullivan Ward 6 with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mark C. Salvaggio · Ward 7 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. Administration , Reasonable accommodations Alan Tandy City Manager will be made in recreation programs and facilities to enable participation by an individual with 'seeking Sponsorships a disability. Participants must meet essential eligibility If you would like more information about how .your requirements for the program. If you are in need of business could help supPort one of our exciting special accommodations, please notify us by events, facilities, or programs, please call 326- calling 326-FUNN We offer a T.D.D. line for the FUNN. Sponsorships are now available for the hearing imPaired. The number is 321-9370. - new, state-of-the-art, McMurtreyAquatic Center. Photo Policy New InstructOrs Please be advised that all participants invol{/ed in' any department programs or special events are Do you have a special talent or skill you are subject to being photographed. Such .photographs interested in. sharing? The Department of may be used by the city of Bakersfield without an Recreation and Parks is I,ooking for new. obligation to provide compensation to those instructors. We are especially interested in finding photographed. instructors to teach classes in: · "Cultural Dances Refund Policy · -Mother & Baby Exercise Participants may be issued a refund under the following · Pottery guidelines: · Synchronized swimming instructor · Participants must request a refund within 10 business" · Baby-Sitting Instruction , days following the last day of the scheduled program. · If the program is in progress, refunds will be pro- · Musical Th'eater, Dance, & Voice rated. · Cooking/Nutrition · Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your refund · ,Teen Interests to be processed. · NewAge Instruction Holistie Health Aromatherapy See what we are all about www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us- \ O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Saturday, May 1 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Administrative Office 900 Truxtun Avenue, Lobby This willl be your first chance to register for a wide variety of classes, aquatics, day camps, and other programs offered during the spring and summer seasons. Pick up a Sprint Pass 3. Bring a utility bill, driver's license~ o.r check to verify your city residency. The Sprint Pass is for those who have very busy 4. If registering for another family, you 'are Saturdays and would like to have a designated time required to have a signed Assumption of Risk . to register. You will not be. registering when you pick Form from a parent or guardian of the family you up your Sprint Pass. Please note, having a Sprint. are registering and city residency verificatiOn. Pass time does not guarantee a place in a particular class. The Sprint Pass may be picked up: '~ Thursday, April 29 Mail-in Registration 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm ~ Mail-in registrations will be accepted with Administrative Office postmarks.dated May 1 or later. Any forms 900 Truxtun Avenue, Lobby mailed prior to this date will be returned to the ~ or , sender! After May 3, .be sure to call or go online SilVer Creek Community Center to check for available classes. Don't forget to 7011 Harris Road sign the Assumption of Risk form on page 20. · Enclose check or money order payable to This pass will have a reservation time for Saturday, '~City of Bakersfield." May 1. This time is reserved for you to register for · Mail to: ' any open program. It is not a requirement to Department ofRecreation & Parks register during your reservation time if you prefer to 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 wait in the general registration line. Bakersfield', CA 93301 You may register your family and one other family only. In order to register another family, you are required to have a signed Assumption of Risk . '~ Walk-in Registration Form from a parent or guardian of the family you Date: Beginning May 3 are registering and city residency verification. Time: Check page 5 for office locations and hours. Locations: Administrative Office, Silver Creek How to Register Community Center, Dr. Martin Luther 1. Pick three classes that will work for you, because King, Jr. Community Center; and the registration is taken on a first-come, first-served McMurtreyAquatic Center**. basis. All offices will keep an updated list of available 2. Bring your registration form, located on page 19 cla.sses. forAquatics and page 4.3 for'all other activities, completely filled out with the Assumption of Risk **McMurtrey Aquatic Center wil/not be open for form, on page 20, signed, registrations until June 14, 2004. Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us Sprinp Swim Lessons MaY 17- May 29 Registration begins Saturday,, May !, at the One Day Registration Event (See page 7) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 Lesson Times Days Program ' ' 5:15 pm - 5:50 pm M - Th Infant & Preschool 6:00 pm - 6:35 pm M - Th Journey 1, 2, 3 6:45 ~3m - 7:20 pm M - Th Journey 1, 2, 3 ~ Pool: Silver Creek Fee: $40 per class for city residents $50 per class for non-city residents " Summer Swim Lessons ParticiPate in this fun-filled opPortunity to learn swimming skills that will provide life-long 'aquatic enjoyment. The "Learn to Swim" program was developed by the National' Safety Council, Ellis & Associates, ' and the National Recreation and Parks Association. The program consists of the Exploration Series, the Jou, rney series, and the Challenge Series. Lessons will be taugh~t Monday - ThurSda~rat various times (see schedule pages 14 & 17)i Registration is based on a first-come, first'served basis. Select the class level according to age. Swimmers in the Journey Series will be assessed at the first session and placed according to ability. The Exploration Series Infant LessonS-Ages 6 months - 2 year~ Preschool Swish-Ages 2 - 4 years Both the parent and child wi'Il learn a variety of ~ * · To meet the growing developmental needs of this activities to safely enjoy the.water with each other, age group, this class offers a five-to-one student/ Swim diapers are required for this program, instructor ratio. Skills taught are: Activities include: · Adjustment to water · Parents in the water with child · Water entry · Swim less'°nsafety · Bobbing · Entering/exiting with child · Front kick · ' Kickingand pulling *Swim diapers are required for this program for · 'Changing body pOsitions ' · children under 3 Or for older children not · CPR introduction · Water exploration completely toilet trained. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN , The Journey Series, Challen~le Series To aid learning in the Journey Series, there is a . Ages 9 & up participant booklet. Each Journey booklet has three aquatic adventures which break down This class is designed for advanced swimmers. swimming skills into a simplified format. The Students refine skills and strokes and work toward: booklets provide reinforcement of the learning · Swimming 100 yards. themes at home and keep the parent aware of the · Utilizing different strokes and increasing child's progress. By providing an imaginative adventure for learning, participants have fun while swimming distance. developing new swimming skills. Your child will be · Improving: freestyle, back, breast, evaluated on the first day of clasS to determine the elementary back, side, and butterfly strokes. appropriate Journey level. · Journey 1-Ages 4- 6 years Pool LOcations · Journey 2-Ages 7 - 8 years Locations for the five pools OPerating this o' Journey 3-Ages 9 - 15 years Summe~ Beale P°ol .. Beale Park Oleander Ave and Dracena St Jefferson Pool Jefferson Park Beale Ave and Bernard St Aquatic Refunds MLK Pool Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Community Center East California Ave and King St McMurtrey Aquatic Center Reduced Fees at the Dr. Martin Q St and 13 St LUther King, Jr. Pool Silver Creek Pool Silver Creek Park and Community Center Harris Rd and Reliance Dr Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us O We are so hapPy to introduce to you ,our new McMurtrey Aquatic Center at 1325 Q *Street. ThP amenities for the McMurtrey Aquatic center McMurtrey Aquatic· Center offers many recreational include: oPportunities including: Men's and women's Iocke~ rooms with InteractiVe play with spray features showers Water basketball and volleyball in the activity Zero-depth entry with child play features pool Water slides and plunge pool ' ~ Recreational sWimming ' An olympic sized competition pool Riding on the waterslides ,An activity pool With Volleyball nets and · basketball hoops ' , Picnic' areas for public use and party rentals ,'~ One- and three-meter diving bOards ' · , A snackbar HOLD YOUR PARTY AT THE POOL! Get wet and have fun for your birthday, baseball end-of-season party, or any occasion. There are two grass picnic areas in the McMurtrey Aquatic Center available for parties.* You must reserve your party two weeks in advance. The two party packages include: Gold Party Package Silver Party Package $18,00/pc rso n** $15.00/pc rson** Use of the, picnic area for 1 hour Use of the picnic area for 1 hour Pizza Slice or Hot DOg Chips Chips ,Drink Drink' Cake .: Cake . ,, There is a $3.00 entry fee for parents supervising and not intending to eat'. · Party packages do. not include pool rental. For rental information, see,page 13. · *Requires a minimum of 15 people Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Diving Camp Water Polo Club This is a great way to learn the basics of diving. Have fun this summer and cool down While Starting from the deck and moving to the boards, learning one of California's fastest growing sports! you'll learn the basic techniques for.diving safely The City of Bakersfield Water Polo Club will give and having fun. Great for students of all ages. participants the opportunity to develop their skills Sessions: 1,2, 3, 4 in a fun environment, under the direction of a Days: Monday - Thursday certified Water Polo coach with years of Ages: 7 - 11 and 12 - 17 experience. Go beyond the basics and learn to .Fee: $40 resident play this sport like a pro! There must be a $50 non-resident minimum of 9 participants to hold this class. This Location:. Olympic Pool is a coed program. Water Polo Camp, Days: Monday-. Friday Dates: Year-round beginning July 1 Water polo has finally'made its arrival to Ages: 10 - 14 and 15 -17 Bakersfield! These 2-week sessions will give Monthly Fee: $50 resident participants the basic techniques, rules, and $60 non-resident fundamentals of water polo. Participants must Location: Olympic Pool be able to swim a minimum of 2 lengths of the MasterS Swim m in g pool to qualify. There must be a minimum of 6 participants to hold the class. This is a coed Do you want to improve your swimming technique program, and endurance? Do you need to prepare for a , . ' swim meet, triathlon, or fitness test? This Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 ' coached session will help you achieve all of your Days: M(~nday -Thursday personal swimming goals..It has been proven that Ages: 7-11 and 12 - 17 working out with a coach or partner can increase Fee: $40 resident your level of fitness. Daily work-outs and $50 non-resident technique clinics will be coached by one of our Location: - Olympic Pool highly experienced and trained staff. They will work with you to help you achieve your individual Lap' Swimming goals. There must be a minimum of 6 participants to hold the class. Getinto shape physically and anaerobically Dates: Year-round beginning July 1 through lap swimming. Check the pool schedule Ages: 18 and older · on page 14 for times and days. Available lanes Monthly Fee: $100 resident may vary daily. Season passes are available. $100 non-resident Location: Olympic .Pool. Dates: Year-round starting June 14 Fee: $3 per day · $80 30-day pass Resident $90 30-day pass Non-Resident See McMurtrey Aquatic Schedule on page 14. Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us O Aqua Aer'obics Twinges in the,Hinges Exercising in the water~ is an excellent way to People with arthritis can exercise! Instructors increase range of motion, burn calories, and lead the class through gentle, no impact strengthen your muscles without added stress on. movements. The warm wa(er may help relieve your bones 'and joints. The benef ts of water pain and stiffness, and the water's buoyancy and exercise include strength, flexibility, coordination, resistance provide support and help maintain joint ' and balance. This class moves at a quicker pace flexibility. The class assists those with arthritis to for increased aerobic activity and calorie burning, gain and maintain greater pain-free movement. Swimming skills are not necessa[y. A pool lift is Each participant works at their own speed and ~. · available, and the water, is heated. If.you need ability. By utilizing the resistive and buoyant , assistance, you are required to bring a ca[egiver, properties of the water, exercises which are Sessions~ 1,2,3,4 impossible on land-become obtainable in the Days: Monday - Th'ursday water. Time: 6:00 am - 7:00 am Sessions: 11,2,3,4 Ages:, , 18 and older Days: Monday - Thursday Fee:. $40 Resident Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: ' ' ' ' $50 Non-Resident , Ages: 18 and .older Fee: $40 Resident $50 Non-resident Aqua Yoga, DiScover SCUBA The combination of (ixercise in water with yoga This is an introductory class,in SCUBA diving with facilitates deep toping of muscles, ,facilitating all the equipment provided. Our PADl-certified deep abdominal breathing/and relaxation. It's instructors will give you a quick lesSon on the yoga without 'strain for swimmers as' Well as' non- proper use of SCUBA gear before you jump in the swimmers. Postures that require years of practice pool and experience what it's like to be a fish or a' for some can be achieved effortlesslyand safely, deep-sea treasure hunter. All participants'must · in water: A pool lift is available, and the water is have basic swimming Skills and will need to bring heated. If you need assistance, please bring a a swimsuit and towel. caregiw?r. Dayi Saturday SeSsions: - 1,2,3,4 Time: ' 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Days: Monday through Thursday Dates: TBA " Timei 6:00 am - 7:00 amr Ages: 12 and older' Ages: 18 and older Fee: $45 Fee~ $40 Resilient ~ . InstruCtor: captain Frog SCUBA · $50 Non-.resident See McMurtrey Aquatic Schedule on page 14. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN SCUBA ,Class and Certification Captain Frog SCUBA is offering the Professional Association of Diving Instructor's (PADI) Open Water Certification SCUBA course at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. The course will provide the student with all the ~ essential knowledge and skills to safely experience open water adventures, with a buddy and; ultimately, without i the direct supervision of an instructor. There are 8 classes, including 4 classroom lessons on Thursday evenings at Captain Frog SCUBA and 4 pool lessons on Saturday eventings at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Days and Times: Thursday: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Saturday: 5:00pm to 8:00pm Captain Frog SCUBA McMurteyAquatic Center ~ 1607 S H St 1325 Q Street Bakersfield, CA 93304 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Ages: 12 and older Fee: $199 Supplies: .Masks, fins, Snorkel, booties, and gloves (all other supplies are provided) Recreational Swimming , McMurtrey Rentals McMurtrey swimming pools are available to rent Join family and friends to cool off at your on a first -come, first-served basis for pool parties neighborhood pool. The pools are open every and speCial occasions. Rentals are available at day from June 14 to August 15 (except July 24). McMurtrey during the weekends from 8:30 - 11:30 Look for the schedule on page 14. am and 5:30 - 8:30 pm (see page 14 for schedule). Groups of 15 or more must call the There is a two-hour minimum for pool rentals with administrative office (326-FUNN) to make hourly rates listed below. advance arrangements for proper pool McMurtrey Recreation Pool · staffing. Entire Pool: 1. - 50*. $90 resident · Participants must wear swim suits. Shirts, .$115 non-resident shorts, food, and flotation devices are not Per area: 1 - 50* $40 resident permitted. $50 non-resident · Non-swimmers under the age of 18 and McMurtrey Olympic Pool children under the age of 5 must be -. Entire Pool: 1 - 50* $130 resident accompanied by an adult. $165 non-resident · Children ages 3 and under require one-on-one Per area: 1 - 50* $50 resident ~ adult supervision. $60 non-reSident ~ Days: Monday - Sunday *Minimum fee for up to 50 people. Extra charge Fees: $3 per day per ho~ur for lifeguards will apply if party is above $80 30-day Punch Pass - Resident 50 people. ,' $100 30-day Punch pass - Non- Resident Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us O Time Days Program Time Days Program 6:00 am- 7:00 am M-Th Twinges in the Hinges 5:30 am- 7:30 am M-Th · Masters Swimming , 6:00 am- 7:00 am M-Th Aqua Aerobics 5:30 am- 7:30 am M-F Lap Swimming ~ 6:00 am- 7:00 am M~Th Aqua Yoga 8:00 am- 9:00 am M-F Swim Team 8:00 am- 8:35 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 8:00 am- 8:35 am M-Th Diving Camp, Ages 7- 11 '~ 8:45 am.- 9:20 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 8:45 am- 9:20 am M-Th DiVing Camp, Ages 12 - 17 9:30 am-.10:05 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 9:30 am-10:05 am M-Th Jr. Lifeguard. & Challenge ~ 10:15 am-10:50 am M-Th Infa~nt & Preschool 11:00 am-12:00 pm M-F Water Poi0 Club, Ages 10 - 14 10:15 am-10:50 am M-Th Adult Lessons · 11:00 am-l:00 pm M-F Lap Swimming 11:00 am- 11:35 am M-Thl Infant & Preschool '. 12:00 pm- 1:0Opm M-F Water Polo Club Ages 12 - 17 11;00 am- 11:35 am M-Th Adult Lessons 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm M-F Swim Team .12i30 pm..5:00 pm M-F '~' Recreational Swim 1:30 pm- 2:05 pm .M-Th- Jr. Lifeguard & Cliallenge 12:00. pm-.5:00 Pm Sat/Sun Recreational Swim 3:00 pm-4:30 pm M-F Recreational Swim' 5:30 pm- 6:05 pm M-Th, Infant & Preschool 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat/Sun Recreational Swim ' 5:30 pm- 6:05 p.m. M-Th Adult Lessons 3:00 pm- 3:35 pm M-Th Water Polo, Camp Ages.7 - 11 6:15 pm- 6:50 pm M~Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 3:45 pm- 4:20 pm ,M-Th Water Polo, Camp Ages 12 - 17 7:00 pm- 7:35 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm Saturday' Discover SCUBA 8:30 am-111:30 am Sat/S~n Available for Rent 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm ~aturday SCUBA Class 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm Sat/Sun ~ Available for Rent 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm M-Th City Swim' Meet : 5:30 pm- 8:30 Pm Sat/Sun Available for Rent All of our~ lifegual through Jeff Ell d many hours of lessons, C AED (; audited 21 staff as ,is. AS a result of the team' has received th~ · Safety A ward. team!. O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Private Swim Lessons Swim Team Private swim lessons are available at Jefferson Here's a great summer recreational activity for Pool. This is one-to-one swimming skill children and teenagers. Swim team is a great instruction using the Exploration Series. way for students to learn basic stroke techniques Participants are assessed the first day of lessons and meet new friends. Swim meets are held to determine the appropriate instruction level in weekly with a championship meet held at the end the series. All participants receive eight 35-minute of the season. Check the pool schedule on page lessons. 17 for team times. Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 1 length of the pool to qualify. Sessions: .1, 2, 3, 4 City championship meet willl be held on July 24 at Days: Monday - Thursday the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Ages: 2-1/2 to adult -. Note: There must be a minimum of 6 participants Fee: $60 resident : per team.' If minimum is not reached by.3rd day~ $75 non-resident ' of practice, the team will be canceled. Location: Jefferson Pool Dates: June 4 - July 24 Adult Swim LessOns Days: Monday- Friday (practices) Monday - Thursday (swim meets at Learning hsw to swim is not just fOr kids. Adult McMurtrey) lessons are offered at Silver Creekand the Fee: $65 resident McMurtrey Aquatic Center pools. This is an eight- $80 non-resident to-one swimming skill inStruction using the · Everyone is tested on the first day. Exploration Series. -Participants are assessed the · One parent or guardian per child is reqUired. first day of lessons to determine the appropriate to attend the first practice. instruction,level in the series. · Coed teams are limited to 65 participants. Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4' · The age'groUps are: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17. Days: Monday - Thursday · Swim meets are held at the McMurtrey Ages: 16 & up. Aquatic Center at 5:30 pm. Thecity Fee: $40 resident ' championship meet will be held at the $50 non-resident ' McMurtrey Aquatic Center on July 24 beginning at' 8:00 am. Jr. Lifeguard Program ' · Dual meetswill be scored. · All participants must Swim in three swim meets Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to be in order to participate in the city championship. a professional lifeguard?' Do you want to learn · Specific style/cOlor swim suits are not required. · CPR, first aid, spinal management, and water rescues? Most importantly, do you want to learn Lap'Swimming about team work while having fun .doing it? If so, 'then Jr. Lifeguarding is the program for you. Our ' Get into shape physically and anaerobically through certified lifeguards and swim instructors will train lap swimming. Check the pool schedule on page 17 you in the most up-to-date prOcedures in life . for times and days. Available lanes may vary daily. saving techniques. Students must be able to Season passes,are ~vailable. swim one length of the pool to participate. Space is limited. Dates: June 14 - August 15 Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 Fee: $3 per day Days: Monday - Thursday $90 30-day Punch Pass - resident Ages: .12 - 15 $'115 30-day Punch Pass - non- Fee: '$40 resident resident $50 non-resident Location:. Silver Creek Pool visit ou¥ wob page at www. ci.baker$fiold.¢a.us Po( l Rentals Recreational Swimming City swimming Pools are available to rent on a first- Join family ~and friends tO cool off at your come, first-served basis for pool parties and neighborhood pool. The pools are open every day speciall occasions. Rentals are available at from June 14 to August 15 (except July 24). Look selected pool sites during the week and at all pool for the schedule on page 17. Sites on weekends from 5:'30 - 8:30 pm (see page 17 for schedule). There is a two-hour minimum for Groups of 15 Or more must gall the pool rentals with hourly rates listed below, administrative 0ffice (326-FUNN) to make ' advance arrangements for proper pool staffing. Dr.'Ma~tin Luther King, Jr., Jefferson, and . Silver Creek Pool rental fees: o Participants must wear swim suits. Shirts, shorts, food, and flotation devices are not 1 - 50 people $90 resident permitted. $100 non-resident · Non-swimmers under the age of 18 and children 51 - 10(;) people $100 resident under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an $110 non-resident - adult. 101 - 200 peOple $1~10 resident · Children ages 3 and under require'one-on-.one · $120 non-resident adult Supervision.' Each additional hour is $15 for city residents and. $20 for non-residents. Rental times fill up early, so Days: Monday - Sunday sign up soon! Fees: $2 day pass ~= $55 30-day punch pass resident ~ $70 30-day punch pass non-resident RECREATION SWIM AT . 'BEALE POOL! Thanks to the generous donations the Bakersfield .Califomian, concerned groups, and citizens, the City of. Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department will be able to open an additional neighborhood pool this summer for recreational swimming. Beale Pool will be open the same hours as the other pools for recreational swimming, Monday through Sunday, throughout the summer season: We at the City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department would like to thank all the amazing people who put their time and money into making this possible. Thank You! Days: Monday- Sunday Fees: $1 day pass $30 30-day punch pass resident/non- resident O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN i Time Days Program 8:00 am-' 9:00 am M-F Swim Team 9:15 am- 9:50 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 10:00 am-10:35 amy M-F. ' Camp King Sessions 1, 2, & 3 10:00 am-10:35 am M-Th Infant & preschoo!, Session 4 10:35 am-11:20 am M-F Camp Swim, Session 1, 2 &3 ', 10:35 am-11:20 am M-Th · Journey 1, 2, & 3, Session 4 Time Days program 11:30 am-. !2:05 pm M-TI~ Jr. Lifeguarding 5:30 am- 7:30 am M-F Lap Swimming 12:30 pm- 5:00 pm M-F Recreational Swim 6:30 am- 8:30 am Sat Lap Swimming 12:00 pm-5:O0 pm Sat/Sun Recreational Swim 8:00 am- 8:35 am M-Th Journey 1, 2; & 3 5:15 pm- 5:50 pm M-Th , , Infant, Preschool, & Challenge 8:45 am- 9:20 am M-Th joUrney 1,'2, & 3 6:00 pm- 6:35 pm ~M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 9:3~0 am-10:05 pm M-Th . Journey 1, 2, & 3, Sessions 3&4 6:45 pm- 7:45 pm M-F Swim Team 9:30 am-10:05 pm M-Th camp Lessons, Sessions 1&2 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm Sat/Sun Available for Rent 10:15 am-10:50 am M-Th Infant & Preschool 11:00 am-12:00 pm M-F Swim Team 12:30 pm-5:00 pm M-F Recreational Swim ' Time ' ,Days Program 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Sat/Sun Recreational Swim · 8:00 am - 9:00 am M-F Swim Team 5:15 pm- 5:50 pm M-Th' Infant, Preschool, & Challenge 9:15 am - 9:50 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 i0:00 am '-10:35 am M-Th Private 6:00 pm- 6:35 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 · 10:45 am -11:20 am M-Th Private 6:45 pm- 7:20 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 11!00 am - 12,:00 pm M-F Swim Team 7:30 pm- 8:05 pm M-Th Adult Lessons 11:30 am - 12:05 pm M-Th Infant & Preschool 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm M-F . Lap Swimming 12:30 pm - 5:00'pm M-F Recreational Swim 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm. Sat/Sun Available for Rent 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sat/Sun Recreational SWim 5:15 pm - 5:50 pm M-Th Int~ant, Preschool, & Challenge 6:00 pm - 6:35 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 Time Days Program 6:45 pm - 7:20 pm 'M-Th Private 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm M-F Recreational' Swim 5:30 pm -8:30 pm Sat/Sun Available for Rent 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sat/Sun Recreational Swim Visit our web page at www. cLbakersfield.ca.us Kern River Divers: A United States Diving Program~ Team and recreational diving Programs are available at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Club'program involves team/competitive activities with a certified U.S. divingcoach. Private individual leSsohs are also available by appointment. All programs to begin upon opening of the McMurtrey Center.. For information and registration, please'call 398-8393 or 872-0691 or email jlacasse@garces.org. Aquatic Safety Awareness Program Did you know??? · Drowning isthe second leading cause of injury-related death for children between the ages of i and 14 years. ' · For every child who drowns, another four are hospitalized, and sixteen receive emergency care for near drowning. Here are some 'helpful tips you can share w. ith your children to keep them safe in and around water this summer: 1.' Swim with a buddy in a supervised, area. Swimming with a friend or preferably an adult is always safer.. 2. Be cool, folloWthe ruleS. Always obey posted rules. They are there to keep you safe. 3. Loo[l( before you leap. Beware'of other objects or people when you are jumping or diving in water. 4. Reach or throw, don't go. Many people drown trying to rescue others. It is much better to reach with a long object or throw in something that floats. 5. Don't just paCk it, wear your jacket. Always wear a lifejacket when you are boating or water skiing. For more information aboUt water safety, please call 326-FUNN. Don't Miss the Fun - Register Early for Your Summer Classes!, Keep the SUMMER CATALOG handy as a reference or .recycle it by passing it along to a neighbor, friend, or co-worker. Department of,Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Participant or Parent/Guardian, if participant is a minor First Name: " Last Name: AddreSs: City: Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name & Phone: ,, Special information (Medical alerts, etc.) Youth Sports: Shirt Size: Grade in Scho(~i: · 2 3 4 ' TOTAL $ Please sign the AssumptiOn of Ris~ form on the following page. 1. Make checks payable to 'Cf~ of Bakersfield.~ DO NOT SEND CASH. 2. ff usin~ Visa or MasterCard, fill out and sign information below. 3. Proof of residency is required.. Please include imprinted personal check or copy of utili~ bill. 4. If you are unsure of your residency status, please call 326-FUNN for verification. 5. ~ssumption 0f Risk form on ne~ page MUST BE SI~NED ~ND RETURNED; ReGistration cannot be processed without this signed fo~. 6.' Please copy this form or aHach a sheet with additional information if reGisterinG for five or more classes. 7. Total thefees fo~ your first choice ciasses. Non-residents are required to pay the higher non-resident fee~ 8. Children with the same parent or Guardian may register on the same form. · O~mc~ Us~ ONCV: Initials Date Red,pt · ~mount $ Check Cash or Credit Card Please complete if paying by credit card (Mail-in registrations onl~ Credit Card Number:~ Expiration Date: Signature: ~isit our Web pa~e at ~.ci.bakersfield.ca.us ParticiPants are required to read and sign the folloWing declaration: , IN CONSIDERATION of my. and/or my child(ren) being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, ~'elease, anti-discharge the city of Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death or property damage which rnay hereafter accrue to me or my child(ren) as a result of my or my child(ren) participating in this event. This release is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing parties from any and all liability negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entit.ies mentioned herein. IT'IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that this releaSe and assumption of-risk is to be binding on my or. 'my child(ren)'s heirs and assigns. loss, liability,,damage, cost or expehse which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may besustained by me or. my child(ren). I HAVE CAREI~ULLY READ THIS AGREEMENTAND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT 'I'HIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILI ~TY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. ' Name of all.partic!pants registering: Print na~me Of parent or guardian, if participant is under 18: Signature: Date If participant is Under 18 parent or guardian must sign release. PleaSe sign' and return this. form with your registration form. Thank you! O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Silver Creek Community Community Center Center The center is'located at 1000 S. Owens The center is located at 7011 Harris Road. Call Street. Call 322-9874 for additional 665-8033 for additional information. information. " Center' Rental Information Center Rental Information The center's meeting room, kitchen, and pavilion The center's meeting room, kitchen, and are available for rental to the public.. The pavilion gymnasium are available for.rental t° the public, offers lighting for eve.ning events and basketball Res(~rvatiOns must be made at'least two weeks in courts. Reservations must,be made at least three advance and require a $100 cleaning deposit with weeks in advance and require a minimum $200 the balance due one week prior to the reservation cleaning deposit. Tables and chairs are available date. upon request. Fee per hour Fee per hour (2-hour minimum) (2-hour minimum) Meeting moms Meeting room $30 (capacity - 50 each room) $50 Room w/kitchen $34 " One room w/kitchen $62 Gymnasium $60 Table and chair set-up $36 Picnic Area Rentals Covered pavilion area $45 Fees: Resident Non-resident One area or facility Picnic Area Rentals · '(First 4 hours) ................... $40 $50 Each additional hour..; ....... $10 $12 Fees: Resident Non-resident Each additional area .......... $20 $25 .Picnic area with covered Each additional hour...... ..... $ 5 $ 6 serving shelter , (Alcohol permit included) (First 4 hours) .................. $60 $75 , · Each additional, hour .......... $15 $18 '~ Each additional area (4-hour block) .................. $20 . $25 ' Each additional hour .......... $ 5 $ 6 (Alcohol permit included) *These features' are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks. · Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us At SilVer Creek Community Centerr Looking .for something fUn, educational, and exciting for your children this summer? Sign them up ~for Camp Fun at the Silver Creek Community Center. This camp is for children 5 years old who have completed kindergarten and are entering 1st grade through 12 years old who are entering 6th grade. Camp will be held June 7 -August 13. Each session will have a Special theme for teaching the camper new skills and helping them develop their - talents in a variety of areas. Themes include soccer clinic, theater production, science experiments, art and cooking, music appreciation, cartooning, chess lessons, etc. ,Other camp activities Will include arts and crafts, sports, storytelling, special events, games, and swimming. Weekly trips will be' take. n to various places of interest around I;(ern County.. Guest speakers from the community will alSo present exciting demonstrations to the children. '. Parents must provide a morning snack, lunch, and a drink. Registration 'Begins' . Monday, April 19 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ , At Silver Creek Community Center or Recreation and Parks Administrative Office You may reserve a space, for your child by paying a $40 deposit for each Session you wish to reserve (see cancellation fee below). The balance is due one working week before the first day of the session. A Parent or guardian must ,complete ~he registration' packet in orde[ to participate. · CamP Days · . " Monday- Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm . Dates: Session 1: June 7 -'June ~1 SeSsion 6: July 12 - July 16 Session 2: JUne 14 - June 18 Session 7: July 19 - Jqly 23 Session 3: June 21 - June 25 SesSion 8: July 26 - July 30 · Session 4: June 28 - July 2 Session 9: August 2 - August 6 : Session 5: July 5 - July 9 Session 10: AuguSt 9 -'August 13 Ages:, · 5 years old and entering 1st grade Weekly field trips will be taken to ~arious places through 12 years old and enteri'ng .such as:. . 6th grade ~ ~- Wind Wolves Reserve Fee: , $110 for each session. · Ice Sports Center· · Deposit:. $40. per chi!d per session. · Bowling ' (applied to fee) · Roller skating · Educational Tours Cancellation Fee: $75 per session Swim LeSsons: sessions 2 - 3 & 4 - 5 Specialized Instruction In: '" (Lessons run two weeks) ·. Cartooning 'Swim Lesson Fee: $40 .for city residen!s per sWim · Chess session · X'treme 'Science $50 for non-city residents per · Soccer · ' swim session · COoking '~ · Theatre Production · And Morel I~epa~3ment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN 'At Dr. Martin Luther.King, Jr. Community Center Come join us for an exciting summer at Camp King. Activities at camp include swimming, field trips, guest speakers from the community, arts and Craft projects, sports, and special events. Camp t-shirts are available for~ $6. An out-of-town field trip highlights the last Week of camp. Participants pay entrance fees for trips. Available openings for this camp are limited this year and registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, · - Registr~ation Begins , , Saturday, May 1 at the ..... One Day Registration Event (see page 7)8:00 am - 3:00 pm At the Administrative OffiCe 900 Truxtun Avenue, Lobby · After May 1, you may also register at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Silver Creek COmmunity Center We would like to thank Kern Schools'- offices. ' Federal Credit Union for donating camp Days: Monday- Friday funding to operate Camp King 'this · Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Dates: June 14 - July 30 summer. (closed July 5) Ages: '6 - 12 . Fee: $30 Free Lunch Program The center will host a free lunch program with the Bakersfield City School District. A free lunch will be provided to anyone 17 years old and under. For those 18 and older, thecost is $2 per person. Days: Monday - Friday Time: '12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Dates: June 14 - July 30 Club Fun Game Room, This program is designed to offer children and teens Days: Monday - Friday a variety of creative activities in a structured Times: ' 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm environment. Enjoy table games, social activities, Dates: .Ongoing movie days, craft projects, and special events. Ages: 5 - 17 Come on over and have some FUN! Fee: Free Visit our web page at www. ci.~akersfield.ca.us Silver Creek After School Fun Summer Recreation in the Park Is your child interested in having some fun? Then Looking for*the FUN PLACE to be this summer? Silver Creek After School Program is for them. Make some new friends and enjoy yoursummer This'program offers ,a variety of activities including with us. We provide superviSed recreational drama, dance, science projects, arts and crafts ' activities at this "drop-in" program for ages 6 to 12. ..' sports, cooking, music, special events, homework' Activities'include arts and craftS, .t0u.rnaments, time, and more. This program is for children in games, sports', drama, music,-and special events. ' grades 1st - 6th. Sign up today for this exciting A registratiOn card and waiver form are required for program! every, participant. The registration.card will provide Day.,!: Monday - Friday staff with important.informati0n regarding who to. (On days school' is in session) contact' in case of an emergency. TimeS: 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm. WaYside Park 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Dates: June 21 -August 13 (Optional extension) Time: 1'0:00 am -4:00 pm · Ages: Grades 1 - 6 Days: Monday-'Friday Fee: $12 per week/resident ~ $15 per Week/non-resident Lowell Park . Extension Dates: June 14- JulyS9 Fee:' $7 Optional program extension Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ' fee DaYs: Monday, Friday ' Registration: Aparent or guardian must and Dates: JulY 12"August 13 complete a' registration packet for .Time: 2:30 pm _ 5:30 pm · participation in this after-school ,' DayS: Monday- Friday , · program:, '~ 'Note: 2003 - 2004 After School Fee: Free! ,Program ends June 4. 2004 - 2005 After School ' .' Program begins August 30 Department of Recreation & Parks 3~6-FUNN . Dance & Tumbling . Jazz & Tumbling Your child will explore a variety of dance styles in Children will develop style and self-confidence these combination classes. ~Beginning dancers will while learning foot positions, dance routines, and learn the basidterms, positions, and movements of floor exercises. tap, ballet, and tumbling. What a great way to Youth - Ages 6 - 12 introduce your child to the beautiful art 'of dancing. Day: Thursday Toddler Time - Ages 2 - 3 Time: 6:20 pm ~ 7:05 pm Day.' Tuesday Dates: Session 1: May 6 - 27 Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am Session 2: June 3 - 24 Dates: Session 1: May 11 - June 1 ~ Session 3: July 8- 29 Session 2: June 8 - 29 Session 4: August 5 - 26 Session 3: July 6 - 27 Fee: $30 per Session Session 4: August 3 - 24 Instructor: Belinda Bean Preschool - Ages 4 - 5 Location: Silver Creek Community Center Day: Tuesday Time: ,11:50 am - 12:35 pm Dance & c. ,mnastics Dates: Session 1: May 11 - June 1 Session 2: June 8 - 29 ~ ' Your child Will enjoy learning a variety of dance Session 3: July 6 - 27 styles in thls combination class. Children will Session 4: August 3 - 24 develop style and self-confidence while learning Fee: $30 per session .foot positions, dance routines, and floor exercises. Instructor: Belinda Bean Beginners must join May 8, Session 1, for this LocatiOn: Silver Creek Community Center · class. Sessions are progressive. Dance & Tumbling Toddler Time - Ages 2 1/2 - 4 ' Day: Saturday . We now offer an eveni'ng time for this'popular Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am dance class. Your child will enjoy learning a variety Dates: Session 1: May 8 - 29 of dance styles in this combination class. Session 2: June 5 - 26 Preschool - Ages 3 - 5 SeSsion 3: July 3 - 24 Day: Thursday Session 4: July 31, August 7 - 21 Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Preschool - Ages 4 -5 Dates: Session 1: May 6 - 27 ~, Day: Saturday Session 2: June 3 - 24 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Session 3: July 8 - 29 Dates: Session 1: May 8 - 29 Session 4: August 5 - 26 Session 2: June 5 - 26 Fee: $30-per session Session 3: July 3 - 24 Instructor: Belinda Bean Session 4: July 31, August 7 - 21 · Location: Silver Creek CommUnity Center Fee: $39 per session , Instructor: Belinda Bean Location: All Star Dance 3000 Mall View Road (Inside East Hills Mall) All registrations for these classes must be submitted at a City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks office. N° registrations will be accepted at All Star Dance Studios. Note; Enroll now for any of these classes ,and your child may participate in the All Star Dance recital held in July at the Fox Theater. ~ Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfleld.ca.us Basic Ballroom Dancing Clog.ging Enjoy this traditional American folk dance taught to Are you tired of longingly watching other couples a variety of music from b uegrass tOpop-rock and on thE; dance floor? Then tell your special country. Clogging is a fantastic form of exercise someone this is what you want for your birthday or that'helps develop balance,.coordinati0n, and. anniw,=rsary. This class will give you the basics flexibility. Come join this fast-paced, exciting neces, sary.to step on to the dance floor with class! confidence. It's also a great way to prepare a teena!;;ler for a high. school dance or prom. Day: Tuesday Day: 'Wednesday Time: 7:15 pm - .7:45 pm - Beginners · 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm - Easy Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Intermediate Dates: Session 1: May 5 - 26 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm - Session 2: June 2 - 23 Intermediate: Session 3: July 7.- 28 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm - Int. & Session 4: August 4 - 25 Advanced Age: 12 and older Dates: Session 1:May4 - 25 Fee: $35 per person Session 2: June 1 - 22' Instructor: Cianne McGinnis session 3: July 6 - 27 Location: Turning Point Academy of, Dance Session 4: August 3 - 24 .. 9416 Shellabarger Rd Beginners · Bakersfield, CA 93312-6330 must join: June·l (661) 588-5646 Fee: $16' per ses,Sion - Adults $12 per session - 15 & under: Latin Dance Instructor: Loni O'Donley LoCation: Silver Creek Com'munity Center Latin dance is hot, and you can be too! Here is your chance to learn those' Latin stePs such as Salsa,-.Merengue, Tropical, and Cumbia in a fun and easy class. Classes will be held four times a month. Dip into the fun and'sign'up today! Day: Wednesday Time: Beginners: 7:15.- 8:15 pm Intermediate: 8:15 -9:15 pm Dates: Session 1' June 9 - 30 Session 2: July 7 - 28 Session 3! Aug 4 - 25 Ages: 18 and older Fee: $20 per person per session $35 per cou pie per session Instructor: Don Mingleton Locatiion: Silver Creek Community Center Turn to page 43 to sign up for your Classes! '~ "~ 10 Depal~ment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN · ' I Open Gymnasium· ' Pilates Looking for some great recreational fun,? Pilates uses the body's own weight for resistance The gymnasium will be open for drop-in to strengthen the "core" muscles such as recreational basketball. Participants sign in on a abdominals, lower back, and diaphragm. These list for pick-up games. Special times for yOuth and exercises create stronger muscles to support the adults. This supervised activity is a great way to spine. Special emphasis is given to form, the use burn off that excess energy! of breath, alignment, coordination, and whole body Youth Ages 5 - 15 aWareness. Join us and discover the many Days: Monday - Friday benefits of Pilates! Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am Adults Dates: Session 1: May 3 - 27 Days: Tuesday'& Thursday, Session 2: June 1 - 28 Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm " S6ssion 3: June 29 - July 27 Dates: Ongoing * (No class July 5) Fee: Free Session 4: July 29 -August 24 Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ages: 16 & older Community Center Fee: $35 per session Instructor: Shanta Jones '~ Adult Fitness Center Location: Silver Creek Community Center Modern equipment i~ available for weight lifting and fitness training. Take advantage of this great · Tai Chi opportunity to get in shape. Signing in and a Through slow movements you will achieve inner waiver form are required for participation. Space is strength, increased flexibility, balance, rhythm, limited, coordination, and relaxation of the body. Tai Chi 'Fitness Center Hours pro'mOtes co,rrect body posture and can decrease occurrence of falls in senior citizens by as much as Open Training 48%. Tai Chi has been. recommended for those For individuals '14 and older with Multiple Sclerosis, high' blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis Parkinson's, respiratory disease, Days: Monday - Friday and d, epression. Come join Tai Chi today. Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm . 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dayst Monday and Wednesday Time: 9:45 am - 10:45 am Adults Only Dates: Session 1: May 3 - 26 For individuals 18 and older Session 2: June 2 - 28 Days: ' Monday - Friday Session 3: June 30 - July 28 (no class on July 5) Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am SessiOn 4: August 2 - 25 Dates: Ongoing Ages: . 12 & older Fee: '. Free Fee: $35 per session ' Location: Dr. Martin ~uther King, Jr. Instructor: Sabrina Kusek Community Center Location: Silver Creek Community Center · Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfieid.ca.us O Kar'dio-Kick " Have fun and get in shape with a combination of kickboxing and aerobics. This Unique class will emphasize flexibility, Coordination, balance, and cardiovascular exercise. DAYS: Monday & Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ' ' Dates: Session 1: May 3- May 26 Session 2: June 2 - June 28 Session 3: June 30 - July 28 (No clasS July 5) Session 4: August 2 - 25 Ages: 12 and up Fee: $25 per session. Instructor: Carriane Olivares Certified Black Belt Instructor LoCation:. Silver Creek Community Center Aerobics ." Karate and Self Defense This Iow-impact aerobics class Offers a great. Build Y(Jur self-Confidence, cc;ordination, balance, cardiovascular workOut. Join this energetic class and good health habits in this traditional karate and burn away body fat while toning muscles. This program. This'class is for beginning to advanced class is co-sponsored by the Bakersfield'Adult students. Our trained instructors will teach you · School. how to defend yourself in virtually every self · DayS: Mon~lay - Thursday defense situation you may encounter. There is an annual fee for insurance, paid .directlY to the Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm instructor, which includes membership to the Date: .. Ongoing Amateur Athletic Union.' Come join the',funl Ages: .16and up . .... -. ' ' · ' Fee: .... Free -... ; Days: Tuesday & Friday Instructori.. 'V!ncent"L~dd ' Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Dr. Martin. LUther King, Jr. Dates:. · Session 1: May 4 - May 28 -.. Community Center . ~Session 2: June 1: June 25 · ~ Session 3: July6- July 30 Session 4: AugUst 3, August 27 " Ages: Adults & children 6 & up ' ,. Fee: $35 per session Ill AAU i ...... i Insurance: $12 a year for children ilI/!l!!i $27 a year for adults '0 page!43 toi~ig~ I! Instructor: Ken Rosson, 8th Degree Black Belt ~,~'iY~O~ ~e~!i i Iiii Location: Silver Creek Community Center {~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Chess Lessons In-line and ROller Skating Come learn the game'of kings and queens - chess! 'Do you want to learn in-line or roller skating? Then This newly revised class is a terrific opportunity to this class is for you! Children and adults receive teach your ,child more than-a game. Studies have 30 minutes of instruction, skate rental, and two shown that children who play chess do significantly -- hours of open skating at each lesson. better in other areas of learning. Y0ur'child will Day: · Saturday learn the fundame, ntals of chess and deVelop their Time: 12:00 pm Tiny tots (7 & under) skills. Help yOur child succeed by enrolling them in 12:30 pm Beginners (8 & up) this wonderful class. Open Skate: 1:00- 4:00 pm 'Day: Monday Dates: Session 1: May 1 - 22 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Beginners) Session 2: June 5 - 26 Session 3: 'July 10 -31 5:00 pm - 6:00 Pm (Intermediate) Session 4: August 7 - 28 Dates: Session 1: May 3.- 24 Ages: 4 & older Day: ' Monday Fee: $24 per 4-week session Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Beginners). Instructor:' Natalie Dunn Fries 12:00 pm '-.1~00 pm (Intermediate) Location: Skateland Dates: .Session 2: June 7- 28. 415 Ming Avenue Session 3: July 12-August 2 AgeS: 6 _ 14 Fee: ,$24 Per session Youth Development, Program Instructor: ~ Debbie Taylor LoCation: Silver Creek Community Center This youth development program centers around five. weekly activities during the calendar year. " Activities include tutoring in reading, writing, and Cartooning. " ' 'math skills. Puzzles are used to build'and develop · . discipline and sharpen concentration abilities. The Turn your imagination into cartoons. In this class, participants alSo make arts and crafts that will be you.will be learning the basics of,cartooning and displayed at the annual Kwanzaa Celebration. ~imple drawing techniques. Techniques include Read-A-Thons, which will promote a love of usage of line, shading, texture, hatching, reading, discourage excessive television viewing, perspective, and simple animation. Register early and provide cultural enrichment, will also expand and receive a list of supplies for the class, the participant's knowledge of African American Day: " "Wednesday history, heritage, and culture. This program is co- ' sponsored by !'The Sandofa Collective," a nonprofit Time: -5:00 pm - 6i30 pm organization. Dates: Session 1: May 5 - 26 Session 2: June 2 - 23 . Days: Tuesday and Thursday .Session 3:July'7 - 28 · Time: 5:00 pm - 6:.30 pm Session 4: August 4 - 25 : Date: .Join anyTue~day or T. hUrsday 'Ages: 7 & older Ages: 2nd - 12th grades Fee: $30 .per session Fee: Free! Instructor: Kevin Varner Instructor: Baka[i Sanyu LOcation'.· City Corporation Yard Lunchroom Location; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 4101 Truxtun Avenue Community Center visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfieldlca.us Jewelry Making-Beading ' Knitting & Crocheting Pursuits WOrkshop Knitting and crocheting are no longer your From necklaces and bracelets to purseS, earrings, grandmother'scraft Looking for a way to reduce and more, you too can create your own jewelry, stress, to express Your creativity, or to produce' Take this workshop and start learning the art of beautiful wearable and home decor items? Come see what everyone from bollege students and beading. YOu decide the proJect you would like to make, and the instructor will teach you how. Don't actors to children and adults are discovering. miss llhe fun; sign up today! Day: ' Wednesday' Day: Thursday Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dates: Session 1: ~May 5 - 26 Dates: Session 1: May 13. Session 2: June 2 - 23 Session 2:May27 Session 3:. June 10 · Session 3: July 7 - 28 Session 4:. June 24 Session 4: August 4 - 25 Session 5:' July 8 Ages: 6 & older Session 6: July 22 Fee: $40 per .session Session 7: August 12 · Supplies: Knitting needles, crochet hook, yarn Session 8: August 26. appropriate to your project· Ages: 16 & older Instructor: Karen Rummans. Fee: $10 per session Location: .. ~Creative Pursuits Supplies: Supplies vary depending on project· : 7701 White Lane, Suite B I'nstructor can Provide a supply list, so you Can purchase your Supplies before class; or, you can pay instructor for suppliers a{ class. Creative Quilting Instructor: Sharon Muriel. "' Location: Bead Conpection Always admired hand-made quilts? Discover what 7701 White Lane, Suite B you can create with the colors, patterns, and textures of fabric; These informative workshops will provide any prospective quilt-maker the ' · Calligraphy WorkShop, knoWledge and skills to tackle various quilt projects. Sign up today and start'creating works of Learn the art of beaut, iful writing! This two-hour art. workshoPwill help you add flair to your in~/itations ~ ' and greeting cards. You will gain an understanding " Day: Friday . of hand-lettering techniques and fundamentals. Time: 9:00 am -2:00 pm Topics inClude letter writing technique, proportions, Dates: Session 1: May 7 and May 21 ' Spacing, layout, and design for persodal or Commercial application. Session 2: June 4 and June 18 Day: Saturday Ages: 18 & older Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fee: $10 per session Dates: Session 1: 'May 15 Supplies: .Fabric for quilt, rotary cutter and mat, ' Session 2: July 24 " '. acrylic ruler, iron, and sewing Session 3: August 21 mach'ine. Ages: ' 18 & older Instructor: Olivia Collins Fee: $:~0 per session plus · . $10supply fee paid to the instructor Location: Silver Creek Commuhity Center Instructor: Jill Thayer Location: Silver Creek community Center " O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Upholstery Dog Obedience Nearly 'any piece of furniture can be made to look Your "cOmpaniOn'' will be taught to respond to basic new again with new fabric and refinished wOod commands such as heel, sit, down, stay, and trim. You can accomplish the "designer look" at a come. Dogs must be at least 6'months old and ve.ry affordable price and have the satisfaction of have current vaccinations. Handlers must be at saying you did it yourself. Register early to receive least 16 years Of age. The first class is for a list o~ supplies for the Class. handlers only. Sign up early for this popular Day: . Thursday class., o Time: . 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm Day: . -Wednesday Dates: Session 1:' May 6 - 27 Time: 7:00 pm _ 8:30 pm Session 2: June 3 - 24 Dates: SessiOn 1: May 5 - June 23 Session 3: July 1 - 22 'Session 2: July 7 -August 25 Session 4: · August 5 - 26 Ages: 16 & up Ages: 18 & up Fee: $55 for 8 lessons Fee: $40 per session Instructor: Lyn Dahm .~ A-supply fee will be determined by the Location: Silver Creek Park inStructor~ according to the project. o Instructor: MarySiler Guitar Lessohs Location: Silver Creek GommunityCenter Interested in learning how to play a guitar? This Yoga . class will teach you how to read musicand the · : basic guitar chords. In no time at all, you will be Has the .stress of the day got you down? Are you playing songs! Sign up today and start developing constantly wound up in knots? .If you answered "yes," your musical ability. Students must prbvide their then have we got the class for'yOu! We now offer a own guitar. yoga class. Come I~arn a centuries-old method of relaxation and self enlightenment.-You will learn the Day: Wednesday 'correct method of breathing as well as many different , Time: · 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm positions to improve flexibility and promote health. (Beginners ages 12 and un;:ler). Come relax with us. ' 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm DaYs: Tuesday & Thursday ~ '~ (Beginner/Intermediate ages 13 Time: 9:45 am - 10:45 am - Tuesday and older). 9:45 am - 11.:15 am- Thursday Dates: Session 1: May 5 - June 23 Dates:, Session 1: May 4 - 27 Session 2: July 7 -August 25 Session 2: June 1 - 24 Fee:' $56 per session Session 3: June 29- July 22 Session 4: July 27 -August 19 $5 paid to the instructor at the'first ~ Session 5:. August 24 - September 16 class for music book Ages: 16 and older Instructor: Karl Haas Fee: $35 per session Over '35 years experience teaching Materials: Yoga mats are required and playing guitar Instructor: Shanta Jones Location: Silver Creek Community Center . Location: Silver Creek Community Center Note: Nylon string guitar preferred for beginners. Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.'us 12 months - 2 years (You'& Me) A playful parent/tot claSs centered around age-appropriate developmental movements using special, tot-sized apparatus. Class has a strong emphasis on socialization skills and group involvement. Day: Tuesday , Time: 11:'10 am 12:00 pm Dates: Session 1: May 4 - June 22 Session 2: June 29 -August 17 . 3 years ~ , More physically challenging skills are presented to give children stronger bodies and sharper minds as well as a clearer understanding of their bodies' capabilities and limitations. This age group is beginning to really step out and MOVE. It is essential that their physical challenges be monitored for safety, yet their attempts .be rewarded. Day: Monday '. Wednesday Thursday Time: 4:15. pm - 5:15 pm 9:30 am - 10:30 am 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dates: Session 1: May 3 - June 21 Session 1: May 5 -June 23 Session 1: May 6-' June 24 .Session 2:June.28 -August 16 Session 2: June 30 -August 18 Session 2: July 1 7August 19 4- 5 years There are mountains to climb, rivers to swim, canyons to jump, vines to swing, and tramps to jump on.. More physically challenging skills are presented to teach children that a challenge can be fun. Day: Monday .. Wednesday Thursday Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm . 9:30 am - 10:30 am 10:00 am - ll :00 am or 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dates: Session l :. May 3 - June 21 Session1: May S - June 23 .' SesSion1:May6-June24 Session 2: June 28 - AUgust'16 Session 2: June 30 -August 18 Session 2: July 1.-August 19 K.- 6th grade ' Girls This class teaches basic gymnastic skills and is full of rewarding challenges that will encourage your child and. have her striving to learn more. Day: 'Tuesday Friday Saturday Time: 3:00 am - 4:00 pm ' 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm' 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dates:. Session 1: May 4 - June 22 Session 1: May 7 - June 25 Session 1: May 8 - June 26 Session 2: June 29 - August 17 Session 2: July 2 - August 20 ~ SeSsion 2: July 3 - August 21 K '- 6th grade - Boys This class teaches basic gymnastic skills and is.full of rewarding challenges that will encourage your child, and have him striving to learn more. Day: 'ThursdaY Saturday ' Time: ,4:30 am - 5:30 pm ~' 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dates: Session 1: May 6 - June 24 Session 1: May 8 - June 26 :Session 2: July 1 -August 19 Session 2: July 3 -August 21 Fee: $95 per session Registration Fee: $30 paid to American Academy of Gymnastics at first class (good for one year) Instructor: American Academy of Gymnastics Location: 3556 Bowman Court D~partment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Summer Gymnastics Day Tennis at sier on Park Camps Learn the basics or increase your skills. Have Kids want to have fun during their summer some fun while you exercise. Participants must have a racket and supply one unopened can of vacation, and American Academy is the place to tennis .balls. ~ Class size is limited, so.sign up early. have it! Activities include group games, tumbling, o trampoline, crafts, videos, as well as gymnastics. Days:. Monday & Wednesday Keep your kids active for the entire summer. Sign Times: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Children/ up your kid(s) today! Beginners DayS: Monday- Friday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -Adults Times: 7:45 am - 5:30 pm (full day) Dates: Session I: May 3 - 26 ' 7:45 am - 12:30 pm or · Session 2: June 7 - 30 12:45 pm - 5:30 pm (half day) Session 3: July 7-August 2 Session 4: August 4 - 30 Ages: ' 3 - 12 years , Fee: $155 for 1 week of full days (full-day Ages: Children: 5 - 15 Adults:° 16& older. campers must bring sack lunch) $105 for 1 week of half days Fee: $28 for children Instructor: American Academy of Gymnastics $35 for adults Location: 3556 Bowman Court Instructor: Kevin Nichols Payment is due in full at time of registration. Location: Siemon Park American Academy of Gymnastics policy states there is a 15% cancellation fee and no cancellation Tennis at Silver Creek within 24 hours of activity. .Group lessons are available for children and adults. This class offers a great opportunity to perfect your game or to learn the basics. Participants must have a racket and supply One i urlopened can of tenniS balls~ Class size is limited, · so sign up early! Days: Tuesday & Thursday , Times: Children/Beginners: USTA Tennis Lessons 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Children/Beg & Intermediate: Junibrs will gain tennis experience and new skills 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. in this instructive program with an emphasis on "Adults: competition and sportsmanship. Sponsored by the 8:30, pm - 9:30 pm Southern California Tennis Association, member of Dates: · session I: May 4 - 27 the U.S. Tennis. Association. Session 2: June 1 - 24 Days: Monday- Friday ' , Session 3: July 6 - 29 Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am Session 4: August 3 - 26 Dates: June 14 - July 26 Ages: Children: 5 - 15 Ages: 8 - 18 Adults: 16 & older Fee: Free Fee: Children: $28 Instructor: Robert Feltus Adults: $35 Location; Dr. Martin Luther King,. Jr. Instructor: Faye Feltus Community .Center Location: Silver Creek Community CenSer Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us {~ Pee. Wee Sport~ Camp Pee wee Track Everyone is a star at PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP! Kids will be trained in jumps, throws, and running in Introduce your chil.d, to the exciting world of sports, track and field. The program will consist of three This fun camp will teach basketball, soccer, circle sessions ending with a track meet~ This program is games, track~ and.T-ball'in a supportive and for boys' and girls. relaxed setting. Parents must accompany their · child. Em power your child with this' great Registration: March 8 - May 3 opportunity for group participation and'cooperation! Track Days: Saturdays Don't forget the camera water bottle, and Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am sunsc:reen. Dates: May 8, 1'5, 22 Days:' Monday- Friday Ages: 4 - 5 years Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am Fee: $20 per person Dates: Session 1: June 14.~ 18 Location: Silver Creek Park · Session 2:' July 19 -23 Ages:: 3 - 5 Fee: $35 .. Location: Silver Creek Park Super Soccer Stars Interested in having fun while improving your soccer Skills? Then sign up for this soccer camp and learn new skills and strategies of the game. Players will focus on drills, small group activities, and scrimmages. You need to bring plenty.of water, sunscreen, and a snack'each day. Don't miss out, join the fun today! Days:: Monday- Friday Camp I Ages: 5 - 8 years Time:: 8:0'0 am - 12 noon Instructor: AdrianneAImarez, Colorado IVletro Dates:, Session 1: June 21 - 25 · State Soccer Player Session 2: July 12 - 16 Camp 2 Ages: 9 -.14 years Fee: $50 Instructor: Drew Rea, Cai State Soccer Player Location: Silver. Creek Park .............. ~- ~-- .-~WAREHOUSE PLUS Team Sales · Shoes · Apparel Accessories · Trophies & Awards Custom Screen Printing · Embroidery (661') 834-KICK($425) O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN T-Ball Is your child ready to try their first noncompetitive, fun, positive, team sport? Then the city of Bakersfield's T-ball is for you.. The league will run for six weeks with one practice session during the week and games played each Saturday. We are looking for parents to help as volunteer coaches. Please pick up avolunteer packet at the time of registration. As a volunteer coach you will be able to pick the day, place, and time for the weekly practice. Participants and volunteer coaches will receive a t-shirt. Registration: March 8 - May 28 League Begins: June 12 Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 am Ages: 5 - 7 years old Fee: $30 city resident $40 non-resident Location: Silver Creek Park AdUlt Softball League Softball leagues are being offered for men's, women's, and co-recreational teams. Games are held at local city parks on weekdays between the hours of 6:30 pm - 10:15 pm. Teams must be prepared to play any day of the week (M - F). ASA rules with modifications apply. The department reserves the right to place teams in divisions to maintain the quality of competition. Player's participation will be limited to a men's or women's plus one co- recreational team per season. No team will be accepted after registration deadline unless needed to balance leagues or maintain equity. Summer League- 2004 Fall League- 2004 Registration: April 26 - May 21 Registration: July 19 -August 27 Manager's Meeting: June 3 Manager's Meeting: September 9 Games. Begin: . Week of June 7 Games Begin: Week of September 13 Time for all Teams: 6:00 pm Time for all Teams:, 6:00 pm Location: City Corporation Yard lunch room Location: City Corporation Yard lunch room 4101 Truxtun Avenue 4101 Truxtun Avenue Ages: 18 and older . Ages: 18 and older Fee: $450 Per team Fee: $450 per team Locations: Beach, Planz, Wayside, Patriots and Locations: . Beach, Planz, Wayside, Patriots and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parks Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us t~ Movies in the Park! Friday Night Movies in the Park are back! Come a favorite movie at'a different park each of the three weeks and be eligible to win free raffle prizes. So pack up your p~cnic gear, blankets and lawn chairs,'and leave the entertainment to us. Popcorn and sodas will be available for a small fee. ' ' Fridays At Dusk Free! July 16 Chicken Run (G) Silver C'reek Park August 20 ET(PG) Siemon Park September 17 Spy Kids Jastro Park -- .- Musicfest Spend, a relaxing summer evening listening to some fantastic music at Silver Creek Park. The Department of Recreation & Parks and-Castle &:Cooke are proud to, present Mu$icfest 2004. These five concerts will feature a different musical style and band each week. Bring you[ lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy, a musical evening with your family in the park: Tuesdays - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Silver Creek Park -- Free! June 22: Mento Buru · July 29: Fat Daddy Blues Band July 6: ,The Nate Ryan Country-Band July 13: Jazz with Vintage Blue July 20: Thee Majestics Sponsored by: Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN · Keep .Bakerefield Bee,~t'iful 'Needs Your'Help! ' "To engage individuals to take greater Great American Cleanup responsibility for improving their. Last year's Great American Cleanup was a huge community., success. Plan on being part of this year's event. -KeepAmedca Beautiful's mission Help in cleaning up California by participating in the largest cleanup and beautification event in the state. Citizens across California will be Community Beautification participating in lit[er prevention, recycling, and beautification projects ~hroughout the state the There are plenty of opportunities t© volunteer entire month of April. We need your help to for projects that beautifY our city. Ongoing ' spread the word and take ownership in fighting projects could rangefrom planting floWers to litter. Don't miss this opportunity to make a picking up lifter. If you are interested in difference and help Keep Bakersfield Beautiful! ' ¥o!unteering to beautify our community in any way, please call 86-CLEAN, so we can assist Please join us: you. . Saturday, April 24 86-CLEAN . Yokuts .Park Have you ever spotted an area of the city in need Cleanup of a clean-up? Here's how You can help. Give us a ' 9:00 am - 12:00 pm call at 86-CLEAN with the specifics; the location,- Lunch cross streets, and what need to be cleaned up. It it 11:00 am - 1:00 pm is a jOb that we're capable of taking care of, we'll be out there as soon as possible. If not, we will Lunch is provided to all volunteers who participate. organize a volunteer group to help us clean the You will enjoy .music, entertainment, children's area. You can assist us in keeping Bakersfield activities and educational booths. beautiful simply by calling. Want to get more involved? We are also'looking for additional I.f you would like to organize your own cleanup volunteer groups who would be interested in going event in your neighborhood, Keep Bakersfield to the areas that are reported. If your group would Beautiful would be happy to provide trash bags, '.. be interested in this volUnteer opportunity, please gloves, and water bottles. We can 'also coordinate call today! equipment requirements with the Solid Waste Division.. Call 86-CLEAN today! KeepBakersfieldBeaufiful %%e~Acm.~~ Contact Us: Keep Bakersfield Beautiful 4101 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, Ca 93309 ' Business Phone: (661)86-CLEAN Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us ~ Summer Fun at the Park 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 5. A list of the parks and their amenities is available on pages 40 and 41. · Parks and facilities 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'. Call 326-FUNN for availablility. ~ Amplified Music Park Refunds A per,mit mustbe obtained to have amplified music If.a participant cancels an event more than 5 in the parks. Six of our parks are zoned for business days prior to the event, ~the participant wiil amplified music: be refunded any fees paid, minus the. cancellation fee of $14. If the participant cancels.~he event less · Beach Park o than 5 business days prior to the event all fees · central Park Paid will be forfeited. Any changes to your · Dr. Martin Luther King,' Jr. Park reservatiOn must be made in person, andyou will' ' be charged an $8 rescheduling fee for any such · Patriots Park change.. Any changes must be made at least 2 · Silver Creek Park business days before the event. · Yokuts Park Perrnits must be requested three weeks in advance. Insurance and additional fees are Jumpers and Structures required. . Party jumpers have'become very popular f_or use at events held in the Parks. You must have a Sales and Fees. reservable area rented in order to have a portable structure Set up at a city park. Additional fees and Only non-profit organizations are permitted to insurance may be required. conduct sales, collect fees, or.otherwise solicit funds in city parks. A 'permit must be obtained. ~) Departrnent of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Picnic Area Rental . Picnic areas are available for rental up to 120 calendar days in advance and no later than 1:00 pm, 2 business days pr!or t° the date needed. Insurance,. necessary documents, and additional fees may be required depending on the type of event. City residents (anyone living within city limits, not including county pockets) must provide acceptable documentation. Soccer or Softball Field Rental Soccer/Rugby Field Many of the city parks have multi'use fields that can be used on a first-come, first-served basis. Beach and Yokuts'Park have rentable fields. These fields are available for rental, if it is not a rest day for the field. They 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. Call 326-FUNN for availablility. Softball Fields There are six lighted, regulation softbail fields available for rental. These are located at Beach, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., north and south Patriots, Planz, and Wayside Parks. Field preparation is available for an additional fee. These fields are available when not being used for City league play and if it is not a rest day for the field. They 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. Call 326-FUNN for availability. DISCOVER YOUR PARKS! ~ Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield~ca.us ~ ~iRecreatlon ~ ,, BRItJFIALL RD \ 33 ' 3 :~ park has pool park has restroom park has piCnic areas park has softball park has soccer LEGEND 3 ~e ~ Oleander& Dmcena ~ ~L~S ~ .... 26 4 ~11Pa~ G~ens San E~e~ & ...... ,~ t/SHW" .... ~ 5 Campus P~N , Hamming way& Pe~V~ ~' ~~ ~ . . ~~. 6 Campus P~ $ Dis~ & Pin Oak 19 ~., ~ casae ~l~n&$outhoiEdge~nt ~ Ce~enme~ F'l~a T~un & N . . ........ NEES ~ ~ ~ co~ ~ys' Ha~s ~ C~ ~ ~ ~4 Deer P~k ~ Oe~ Peak'& Bec~nham t 24 E CAUF~ A~ ~ ' ~ , ~ L' . '""~,~ ~ 15 Gm.e. 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MAIL*-IN REGISTRATION! 2. 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 processing, ° Administrative Office please complete the following steps: 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. · Fill out registration form completely.. Comm unity Center · Enclose check or money order payable to "City 1000 S. Owens Street* of Bakersfield." · Sign Assumption of Risk form. Registration will - · Silver Creek Community Center not be processed without a signature. 7011 Harris Road · IVlail to: Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted for City of Bakersfield payment. We accept Visa an d. MasterCard for Department of Recreation & Parks mail-in and walk-in registrations. 91:)0 Truxtun Avenue; Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301 For Your Convenience - Schedules are subject to change. Fees paid for classes cancelled by the department will be refunded in full. Please allow a minimum of two weeks to process Refund. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Participant or ParentJGuardian if participant i~ a minor First Name: · Last Name: Address: City: Zip: Home Work Cell Phone: Phone: Phone: E-mail Address: ' Emergency Contact Name & Phone: Sl~ecial information (Medical alerts, etc.) ' Youth Sports: Shirt Size: Grade in School: " TOTAL $ ~ ~ Release/Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: IN CONSIDERATION of my and/or my ch. ild(ren)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(ren) as a result of my or my child(ren)'s participation in this event· This release/assumption of risk is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing parties · froro ariy and all liability arising out of, or in any way connected with, said acceptance and receipt, even though liability may ar. ise 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 indemnify and hold free and harmless.the foregoing parties from any loss, ~ability, damage (~ expense which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ren). I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. lAM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature: Date: If participant is under 18, parent or guardian must sign release. · OFFICE USE ONLY: Initials Date Receipt # · Amount $ Check Cash or Credit Card Please Complete if Paying'by Credit Card (Mail-in registrations only) Credit Card Number:· · Expiration Date: Signature: Visit our web page at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us O June,5 ~&'6" -, Yokuts Park' ~' ~ ~' .Fun starts at-ga.m.! Singers and dancers ~ '~ntertainment both da~s ,, ~.~ Face Painting ~ Games, games and more games .~. Help promote Aquatic ~ in our community by · nttendinf this hndmisinf event at the brand new lrrOmote aquatic ms~ety nwarenefs and teach our Friday, June 11 6:00 - O:00 pm McMurtrey Aquatic Center $7S per penson or SS00 per table o~ eisht For, more information, call 32~FUNN JUST BRING A BUCK AND BE THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE ALL THAT THIS NEW FACILITY HAS TO OFFER. YOU COULD BE THE FIRST TO SLIDE DOWN THE SLIDE INTO THE NEW ACTIVITY POOL, PLAY ON THE NEW PLAY STRUCTURE OR SWIM A LAP IN THE NEW OLYiVIPIC SIZED pOOL. SATURDAY, JUNE 12 NOON - 6:00 PIVl ' IVICIVlURTREY AQUATIC CENTER $1 For more information on ~ Recreation these events, please call: ~.PcI. F[CS 'MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY , THURSDAY " FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY * 8eselonSmaY be canceled for Condor's prac~ or group even~. Plea~ call in4~an~,'to ¢onfl~ Admission Only $8.00! Inc~udes:' Skating Pass' Rentals & Live MUsicl ,o. oo~w.,o,~....ro...~.,, ADULT HOCKEY $88.00 for each additional family member $88.00forre.enmllment LEAGUE $72,00 for WB VIP Card Members . ~ ~ Aug.. 2nd- 20th , , $,o. oo,co s,..n.,..~,, Mo,.bo,.,,,p , STARTSMAY17TH- .expires I year from enrollment .required for all students SIGN UP BEFORE --Fr.. .k.. r..., d...~ yo.r ,o.on MA Y 1S T -~. .,~,.,o~ ~ p.b,,~ ..~,o~AND PAY ONLY duly 12th- 16th d..~o,w.,.o,c,... $ 229.00 ~all ~r in~;mation 852,7~00 or v;si~ us at http:llwww. BakerSfield IceSports, com Pizza, Popcorn, Pepsi & Morel v CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Re :reation &I arks 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 1 O0 Bakersfield, (gA 93301 (661) 326-FUNN www. ¢i. bake rsfie Id. ca. us B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALWORNIA 93301 (661) 326-3114 RAUL M. ROJAS KEVIN BARNES DIRECTOR, CITY ENGINEER SOLD WASTE MANAGER April 20, 2004 Dear Residents, This is to give you an update on the City's landfill closure project in northeast Bakersfield. The former landfill is located on 132 acres, south of Alfred Harrell Highway and west of Fairfax. State law requires construction of a soil cover over the landfill, to provide proper drainage of storm water. An engineered plan for this project has been prepared, and has been submitted to the state for approval. The cover will be approximately three feet of native soil, with grading for storm water. It will be left as open space, with natural vegetation like the surrounding area. Construction of the cover is scheduled for late 2005. In addition to the 132 acre landfill area, the City has set aside over 100 acres of open space around the north and east sides of the landfill. This space is intended to act as a buffer zone, and may someday be available for public use, such as jogging and bicycle trails. Motorized off road vehicles are not allowed there. A future local park/staging area is included as part of the City's Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield. However, it is not known at this time if or when such a development may occur. Please note that irrigation of possible future recreational facilities would be to the north or east of the landfill, not on the landfill itself. Whenever large construction projects like the landfill cover are done, state law also requires a study of potential environmental impacts. It also requires notification of nearby property owners, to give them a chance to review the study. Therefore, you will soon be receiving, a notice of the environmental review hearing. The hearing will probably be scheduled in June. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the project, please contact me at 326-3114. Kevin Barnes Solid Waste Manager C:~Documents and Settings\alawrenc. BAKERSFIELD~Local Settings\TempXBSLProjectUpdateApril202004.doc April 21, 2004 SOLID WASTE D1VISION 4101 TRUXTUN AVENUE (661) 326-3114 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 Fax (661) 852-2114 RECEIVED PR 2 2 2004L ', Department ot~ I~ecreation anti earl*.s ~~ Date: April 21, 2004 ~~ --' To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Alan Christensen, Director Recreation & Parks Subject: MAINTAINING CORNERSCAPES IN SILVERCREEK This is a response to a editorial letter that was sent to the Bakersfield Californian by Peggy Nguyen and printed on April 18, 2004 regarding maintenance of corners of streetscapes (cornerscapes). There are several landscape corners in the Silvercreek and Wilderness areas that are bus stop areas for the neighborhood children. We have been experiencing continuing problems with kids while waiting for the bus to trample ground cover, tear branches off trees, pull shrubs out of the ground, and kick over irrigation heads. This type of activity is happening throughout the city in our landscape areas. At the corner of Piute Peak & Wilderness Drive we have replanted the corner on two (2) different occasions with new landscape material but the children continue to damage the plants. We tried explaining to Mm. Nguyen these types of plant material will not survive at these bus stop areas and we need to do something different that the kids would leave alone and not damage. Our costs of replanting and trying to maintain the shrubs in these corner areas was getting very expensive. She did not seem very interested in our costs of replanting but still wanted shrubs put back in the areas even with staff having photographs showing kids standing in the landscape areas. We explained to her we wanted to try a "pilot project" of turfing the corner and plant some small shrubs directly next to the back of the wall. Hopefully the kids would not bother the turf area and the irrigation heads below ground level. It was explained to her that if the kids damaged this we would try something else. Mm. Nguyen was not satisfied with that alternative. She insisted on us replanting shrubs. Mrs. Nguyen also complained about weeds in the parkway. Since then we have been out and removed the weeds and trash. We continue to control them mechanically as well as chemically. To date the children at the Piute bus stop area have not bothered or damaged any of the landscape turf, irrigation heads or shrubs that we have recently installed at that corner. There are several other bus stop corners that turf was installed and we have had no vandalism issues. , .M, nhgerpoint~and'b Cle up comemcapes ~ Yo~ ~ent ~cle ~out Ci~ ~ ~pm~ new developmen~ ~p~ed me. I ~ve ~ S~ve~k ~d ~ve been ~ ~ get ~em ~ c!e~ up ~e ciW ~eet ~d )o~m comem~es for s~ mon~. ~ey even ~ go~ remove b~hes ~d l~ve lo~ b~e for :for~e wee~ tO ~w. ~e ~ ~ ~ep~ ~d ~ce ~yor Dasd Couch ~ys ~ it ~ ~ion compe~on ~d ~e ci~ does a be~r job .~n~. It developmen~ '~n~ ~y shoed ~ey be ~owed ~ ~prove ~e ~ mom develOPment ~d consol it when ~o~r ~ey ~'t keep up ~ ~y developed ~m~ ne~borho~? Co~c~ ~ld ~- '~but I when I ~ked for ~e comem~e be~d ~e~ ~ home ~ be mpl~ ~r d~ employ- ees mm out ~ e~hed b~hes. .~ PEGGY NG~N ?leld B~emfield A K E R S F I E L D C~TM MA.~AGE~'S ~' MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services D' DATE: April 19, 2004 SUBJECT: 512 Fig Street Update / Referral No. 745 Councilmember Carson requested an update on a previous referral addressing cleanup of cars and junk at 512 Fig Street. On April 16, 2004, a reinspection was conducted by code enforcement and the cleanup has been completed. RECEIVED APR I 6 2004 C~TY MANAGER'S OF DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: April 16, 2004 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, DirectorRecreation and Parks SUBJECT: ALMONDALE PARK RECREATION EQUIPMENT Ref000748 (Ward 4) IVice-Mayor Couch requested staff provide a timeline for installation of amenities at the park near Almondale School. The park next to Almondale School is called Almondale Park. The current phase of amenities will include a restroom, picnic shelter, children's play area, gazebo, security lighting, off street parking, drinking fountains & trash cans, and interior sidewalks. North Bakersfield Recreation & Park District will award the project contract in about three (3) months (July, 2004) and construction should be completed about October, 2004. S:\Council Referrals 2003\Ref000748.doc April 16, 2004 (1:22PM) RfECE~VSD ' MANAGER'S O' ' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 22, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: STREET STRIPING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS Council Referral #749 Councilmember Couch requested staff provide striping at: 1) intersection of Main Plaza and Meacham 2) north of Rosedale on Main Plaza approaching Granite Falls The Traffic Engineer reviewed the locations on Main Plaza Drive. 1. No changes are proposed at this time for the intersection of Main Plaza Drive at Meacham. No operational problems were self-evident upon inspection of the intersection and the striping exists as designed. Traffic Engineering staff will review the traffic volumes and check the operation of the stop sign controlled intersection for possible enhancements to the lane configurations, as may be needed. 2. At the approach to the intersection of Main Plaza Drive and Granite Falls, the existing lane configuration has the number one lane continuing straight north and the number two lane becomes a trap right turn lane to Granite Falls. This was done because of the high number of right turns at the intersection. To modify the intersection to allow two straight north-bound lanes plus a dedicated right turn lane will be a major project and appears to require considerable striping and marking removal. Traffic Engineering will analyze the traffic volumes and potential change in turning movements at the intersection. If the changes are warranted, a capital improvement project will be proposed as funds become available. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~2004\04-14\749 - Traffic.doc MEMORANDUM cI'rY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE April 23, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORN ROBERT M. SHERFY, DEPUTY ClTY,~r, ORNEY ALLEN M. SHAW, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: VAN ADVERTISING ADULT BUSINESS COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 747 Councilmember Couch requested staff to look into the legality of parking a van which advertises an adult business in a residential neighborhood. Staff has obtained several photographs of two vehicles (one a GMC SUV and the other a Chrysler product Minivan) which advertise adult businesses. At least one of these vans advertises an adult business in Westminster, California. The advertisements are not in violation of any City Ordinance. Additionally, neither the contents of the advertisement, nor the pictures fit the definition of "obscene matter" as defined in the California Penal Code. The only possible violation of local law would be if the residents of the house in front of which the vehicles were parked were engaged in some sort of adult-related business out of the home. In that case, a home occupation permit would be required and the vehicle would have to be parked out of sight, such as in the garage. Code Enforcement has attempted to contact the residents in question. So far, no one has been home; however, Code Enforcement will continue to try to make contact. If the driver of the van is determined to be visiting, Code Enforcement will request that the van be parked in the garage so as not to offend anyone in the neighborhood. VG/RMS:alj cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:~COUNClL~Referrals~VanAdvertisJngAdultBusiness-747.doc MEMORANDUM CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE April 23, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY'MANAGER FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY(/~/' ~' ROBERT M. SHERFY, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: RIVERLAKES GOLF COURSE COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 751 Councilmember Couch requested· staff investigate barriers which can be installed at · Riverlakes Golf Course along Calloway Drive. While driving on Calloway, beside Riverlakes Golf Course, a citizen's GMC truck was hit by a golf ball from the adjoining golf course. The Planning Department indicates that Riverlakes Golf Course obtained a conditional use permit prior to going into business. Riverlakes is in compliance with the ' conditions of the C.U.P. A considerable amount of landscaping and trees has already been planted as part of the golf course; however, due to the relative young age of the trees and other landscaping, they are not yet very large. In addition, the City has planted trees along the east side of Calloway which will act as an additional barder once they have matured. The Planning Department indicates that this is the first complaint they have received of this nature in the five (5) years since Riverlakes Golf Course opened. Staff contacted the manager of Riverlakes Golf Course, Corey Thomas, who indicated that Riverlakes would be willing to work with the City in the event that errant golf balls 'become a problem along Calloway. However, the golf course is designed in such a manner (the layout of the holes near Calloway, trees, etc.) as to lessen the likelihood of this type of problem recurring. VG/RMS:alj cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council . S:~COUNClL\Refen'als\RivertakesGolfCourse.751,doc "' ! RECEIVED APR 2_. I 2004 MANAGER'S OFFICE B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 22, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: STREET SWEEP ALLEY AT 7000 MING AVENUE Council Referral #744 Councilmember Hanson requested staff provide a one time street sweeping cleanup in the alley of the 7000 block of Ming Avenue. Staff will have the potholes patched and the alley swept no later than April 30, 2004. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~2004\04-14\744- Streets.doc RECEIVED ~ , APR 2. !,~4 B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 22, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: POTHOLE ON ACRES ROAD NEAR PANAMA LANE Council Referral #754 I Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff repair a pothole on Acres Road south of I Panama Lane. I This pothole was repaired on Friday, April 16, 2004. Crews are monitoring this location for a possible water leak that could be causing the problem. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~004\04-14\754- Streets.doc RECEWED MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ,/~/ FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services D DATE: April 19, 2004 SUBJECT: Occupied trailer at 2112 Dayton Avenue / Referral No. 743 Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff investigate a report of people living in a trailer at 2112 Dayton Avenue. An investigation by code enforcement was conducted on April 16, 2004. A recreational trailer was found at the location with utilities (electrical, water and sewer) connected. In addition, the trailer was occupied with family members. A correction notice was issued to the property owner on site to remove the utilities and the occupants by April 19, 2004. A reinspection conducted on April 19, 2004, revealed the utilities have been disconnected and · the family members are no longer living in the trailer. RECEIVED B .r D CIT~ MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM' Jack Hardisty, Development Services Direct DATE: April 19, 2004 SUBJECT: Weeds at 2801 S. H Street / Referral No. 742 Councilmember Salvaggio requested Jack Hardisty contact Randy Fidler to address a complaint of weeds at 2801 S. H Street. On Friday, April 16, 2004, code enforcement investigated the complaint. A vacant lot with weeds was located behind an apartment complex at 2801 S. H Street. A 7-day violation notice was mailed to the owner on April 19, 2004. A reinspection will be conducted on April 26, 2004. RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D ~ ! ~~ ~ CITY MANAGER'S OF ' ~'- MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ../.~ // . FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Dire DATE: April 21,2004 SUBJECT: Graffiti, Abandoned Homes in Stonecreek/Area / Referral No. 741 ICouncilmember Sullivan requested staff explore possible remedies for graffiti and vandalism appearing in the Stonecreek area and look at ways to catch the vandals; staff to contact Councilmember Sullivan regarding abandoned houses on Stine Road in this area; Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff look at the feasibility of using special monies to demolish the blighted homes. The houses are structurally sound and do not meet the definition for the abatement of dangerous buildings code. A 7-day violation notice has been mailed to the owner to secure the structures in an FHA manner to prevent the public from entering the dwellings and to remove weeds, debris and graffiti. ~'~'~ECE~VED B A K E R $ F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 22, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: POTHOLES BETWEEN PLANZ AND MING Council Referral #746 Councilmember Sullivan requested staff repair deep potholes on Stine Road between Planz and Ming Avenue. Staff will have the potholes repaired no later than April 23, 2004. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~004\04-14\746 - Streets.doc