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CITY.MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
August 13, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
1. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in the process of designating critical habitat
for a small rodent known as the Buena Vista Lake Shrew. This shrew was named
as an endangered species in March 2002. Service representatives met with City
Water Resources staff and proposed that the entire City "2800 acres" flood control
and water banking project may be designated as habitat. Such designation could
have disastrous effects on the operation of the banking project and flood control
capabilities of the City property. The designation is scheduled for release in the
next few days. City staff is in the process of fact finding and plan for a strong
opposition to the habitat.designation during the 60-day comment period. The final
determination is to be made in January 2005.
2. As additional information to a previous memo on this subject, a report is enclosed
regarding our efforts to assist in mosquito control, particularly around drainage
basins within the city limits.
3. Last week, I wrote that we would be recommending a re-bid on the Jefferson Pool
renovation project. In your packet for the August 18th meeting, you will find a
recommendation to award the bid. We held a meeting to value engineer the
project and came up with very little that could be done. We spoke to some
contractors and found that material prices are rising at extraordinary levels, and we
also discovered that we could come up with more money from the Central district
developer fees. Thus, we did an about face and changed our recommendation!
4. In an effort to keep you informed on the status of the Holiday Inn transaction, a
report is enclosed as an update on the actions that have occurred since the last
Council meeting.
5. The Chamber Governmental Review Council was to make a determination today
as to their recommended position on the City's request to LAFCO for expansion of
our Sphere of Influence. The GRC's recommendation will then be considered by
the Chamber Board of Directors. We understand they will issue their position next
week, in advance of the LAFCO hearing on August 24th.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
August 13, 2004
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6. A report is enclosed with details on our actions to encourage animal spaying and
neutering and the complexities involved when making such programs mandatory.
7. SMG will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 18th to meet with any outside
caterers who may be interested in catering events at the Convention Center.
8. The next joint City/County meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, September
27th. Please let Alan Christensen or me know of any items you would like to place
on that agenda.
9. My upcoming vacation schedule has changed, and I will now be out of the office
from September 7th through September 15 th.
10. Due to our budget reductions, we will not be sponsoring the Rockin' by the River
concert events this year. However, several private sponsors will be picking up the
event this year, with one concert to be held at Yokuts Park on August 19th,
featuring Eddie Money. Per the enclosed memo, the Recreation and Parks
Department will provide some assistance with trash collection and parking control.
11. We have been informed that the State is delaying decisions on grant awards,
including our application for the proposed Mill Creek project, until mid-September.
12. Recreation and Parks' activity report for July is enclosed.
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cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
MEMORANDUM
August 13, 2004
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Florn Core,~Y-~t~ Resources
Water Manager
SUBJECT: Mosquitos and City Drainage Basins
The City Water Resources Department prepared, in conjunction with the Kern Mosquito
and Vector Control District and the City Manager's office, a Public Service Announcement
that is running on KGOV. Part of the PSA is text dialed into the Bakersfield area, part is a
canned video prepared by the California Mosquito Control Association that speaks in wider
terms about mosquitos and the virus.
City Water Resources staff have canvassed all drainage basins within our jurisdiction,
looking for instances of standing water. The wet sumps were plotted on a map and staff
met with the district manager and operations superintendent of the Kern Mosquito District
to relay our findings to the district. The district reviewed our map and assured us that our
wet sumps are being covered by district personnel including overlap to intensify coverage.
The district notifies the City Of those sumps that have problems, such as weed and brush
growth, that could inhibit effective mosquito treatment. City staffwill place those basins on
highest priority for cleaning and will direct additional resources to expedite cleaning. The
district uses mosquito fish or a non-toxic larvicide, called VectoBac, one of the least toxic
pesticides in use today, for mosquito control. Individuals may contact the district to pick up
mosquito fish for use in private ponds or any private location that may have standing water.
The Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District telephone number is 589-2744.
Since we haven't had any appreciable rainfall since February of this year, the wet sumps
can mostly be attributed to street runoff from neighborhoods and commercial districts that
are simply over watering landscaping or may have sprinkler system malfunctions. The
excess water flows into the gutters, then the storm drain system and in the neighborhood
sumps. I contacted Cai Water's local office about the possibility of inserting notices in
billings to all customers in the Cai Water service area and the City domestic water service
area to combine the messages of "water conservation" and "awareness of mosquito habitat
created by street runoff to sumps". Cai Water has agreed and we will jointly work-up a
notice and get it out as soon as possible.
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
August 13, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council~..~
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FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~y*'/ ./
SUBJECT: Status Report- Holiday Inn/Ce'nvenfion Center
At the last regular Council meeting, authorization was given by City Council to:
1) Trade the concession and catering rights in the Convention Center for the change from
a free lease (for 10 more years with 2 five-year options) to ownership of the hotel
ballroom by the hotelier;
2) Contract with Aramark for concession and liquor services in the Convention Center
and open up catering to local providers in the community; and
3) Authorize the transfer of the hotel from John Q. Hammons to Brighton Management.
A status report on these issues follows:
1) The hotel voluntarily turned over the concession/alcohol and catering even before the
specified waiting period was up. Aramark has painted, cleaned up and prepared the
concession areas. The first event with concession services from Aramark was held
Saturday, August 7th, which was a concert featuring a popular musician from India.
The report from SMG was that food and beverage sales were at near record levels, or
$11,000 gross. The new improvements that Aramark has implemented had a major
positive impact on sales and customer service. Menu boards have been placed above
the concession stands, allowing customers to choose items before they reach the
stand. The addition of cash registers, setting up four points of sale at each stand, and
bars that are twice as long now make it possible to serve many more customers in less
time. Lines were never more than 5 or 6 deep, as compared to 40 to 50 at some past
events.
SMG received no complaints about concession service, which is a drastic change from
the past history of convention Center events.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
August 13, 2004
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2) Jim Foss has also started meeting with local caterers about their new rights to serve in
the building. We should get a very favorable response from them in that regard. A
memo from Jim Foss is attached.
3) Property Management has initiated the agreement to have the ballroom appraised.
Once appraised, we will set up an account to cover the value through:
a. Increase in property tax revenue that will come from the new owners'
investment in the hotel, which is projected at $1.5 million to $2.5 million;,
b. Increases in concession and catering revenue that will come from increased
business with improvements in services, such as was already realized on
August 7th; and
c. Increased Transit Occupancy Tax that will come from enhanced marketing and
improvements in service quality.
This creative compromise reached by the City Council will provide a mechanism to
offset the value of the ballroom.
4) The date for the 2005 Women's Conference has been verbally confirmed.
5) Brighton Management has asked for approval of a name change in the form of a
clarification to the transfer previously authorized. They now want. the Brighton
Management firm to manage the hotel, but the deed to be under a Newport Hospitality
Group name. Both are owned by Mr. Fan. It is a technical, not substantive, change.
6) At a Councilmember's request, copies of the General Information articles dated May
7th and July 9th, which were advance notice for part of the recent Council actions, are
enclosed. These notices did not include the ownership transfer because the official
request on that was not received until close to the date of Council action.
One reason why there was little public detail given on the performance of the Holiday Inn
was that I did not want to generate negative publicity for the Convention Center and
Holiday Inn until a resolution to the problem (sale) was in hand. I should have
supplemented these brief notes with more verbal detail, however. I heard the Council
concerns as expressed at the meeting. I could have, and will in the future, strive to inform
City Council of impending issues in a more timely and thorough manner.
Summary
This issue involved Council debate until a creative compromise was reached. It also got
some very negative coverage in some elements of the media. Nonetheless, the cumulative
impacts of the three actions taken are all very strong positives, and we are moving forward.
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BAKEP, SRELD CENTENNIAL GABDEN
& CONVENTION CENTER
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ~ / - :
FROM: JIM :FOSS, GENERAL MANAGER ~,~/'
DATE: AUGUST 5, 2005
SUBJECT: OPEN CATERING
The decision by the .Bakersfield City Council to allow "open catering" is.one thabhas the local catering cbmmunity very
excited. Convention Center customers now have,choices. Local caterers have the ability to develop new relationships
and business opportunities.
On Wednesday, August 5th SMG and the Bakersfield COnvention and Visitors Bureau met With a local cater. In our
meeting we had positive.dialogue which included the following.'
1. ' All caterers in essence can act as outside sales .team for the Bakersfield Convention Center. This is a
win-win situation for both entities as it allows both sides to generate additional revenue. In effect, .the
Convention Center has increased its sales force.
2. All caterers will be.required to sign an Independent C0ntractor's Agreement for Outside Catering Services
(see attached). This agreement ensures that caterers are being treated fairly with regard to.the facility's
commission percentage. This agreement also protects the City's liability with indemnification language.
NOte that City will continue to retain the customary 15% commission as has been done in 'the past.
3. All caterers have the ability to advertise their services via a marketing package established by sMG. This
package consists of a web page advertisement as well as a "one sheet" of local caterers' addresses and
phone numbers.
4. A follow-up meeting (a'catering.workshop) with various local caters, hotels, and Aramark will take place at
a later date to reiterate-the parameters of "open catering" in the Convention Center.
5. 'Subsequent to the catering workshop, SMGWill inVite those interested companies the ability to promote
their product and business at a taste testing at the Convention Center. SMG and the Convention &
Visitors Bureau will invite various clients to network with Bakersfield's caterers.
SMG is committed to working with our local caterers and look forward-to many exciting days ahead.
p:~jim~emos~open catering
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ,~ /
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DATE: AUGUST 9, 2004
SUBJECT: ARAMARK CONCESSIONS
On Saturday,-August 7th over 2,100 customers attended the Gurdas Maan concert at the
Bakersfield Convention Center. Not only was it the first event for our new.concessions provider
Aramark Entertainment but the one day event, by itself, grossed more.than 31 of the 37 previous
month's activity. Much of the preparation 'for the evening began days prior to Saturday's event.
Below is a recap of the .planning and synopsis of the food and beverage operation.
· New paint in concession stands provided a fresh 'new look.
· Light shields were replaced in the concesSion stands.
· Cleaned existing light fixtures.
· Enhanced menu with consistent pricing with Centennial Garden Arena.
· Excellent food quality for all of our guests.
· Additional points of sale to provide excellent customer service.
· Cash registers to ensure SMG and the City of Bakersfield .proper. reporting of
finances.
· New uniforms for employees to .provide a fresh look.
The steps taken by Aramark proved to enhance the overall guest experience at the concert. The
menu boards above the concessions stands allowed the customer to choose their items before
reaching the seller..Points .of sale were increased from one to four at each stand, allowing .the
lines to move much quicker. The use of cash registers not only makes our concessionaire
accountable, but alSo enables us to receive timely financials statements. The length of the
portable bars was doubled from 8 feet to 16 feet, allowing Aramark to employ more bartenders
thus servicing more customers.
All in all, the evening was a tremendous success. We believe the increased customer serviCe will
undoubtedly bring customers back to the Convention Center while at the same time contribute to
savings for the City of Bakersfield.
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pAjimVnemos~aramark concessions
Honorable Mayor and City Council
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~ second Council meeting in May, I hope to place before you the documents'
which .would trade out .who the concessionaire/caterer is at the Convention Center
from the Holiday Inn Select to Aramark. In exchange, the City would give up 'the
land we own under the hotel ballroom to the Holiday Inn. The land has no value to
us - .their hotel is over it. and there is a long' term obligation not to charge rent. It
was a structure that had meaning at the time those facilities were financed, but that.
debt is .paid off, and it no longer does. This'transaction would help Clear up//
~ records for the hotel.
The benefit, of this proposal, to us is that Aramark already has .the C°ncessions in
Centennial Garden. There would be menu, price, and quality.consistency. There
is management in place and part-time crews to cover the Convention Center's
needs. Aramark has strong customer service and superior concession equipment.
We believe, overall, it would be better service for our customers. The Holiday Inn
would continue to cater events they book and some which were grandfathered to
select their own caterer would keep their grandfathered status. ·
Please calLif you have questions or concerns.
5. Responses to Council requests' are enclosed, as follows:
· Results of traffic signal timing'review at 17th and F and 21st and F Streets;
Councilmember Benham
· Results of investigation related.to a vendor selling cotton candy near Roosevelt
School;
· Follow-up information on traffic issues in the Oleander neighborhood;
Councilmember Couch
· Copy of correspondence supporting the. Local Taxpayers' and Public Safety
Protection Act enclosed;
· Status report on the grant-funded energy conservation program being
conducted by-PG&E;
.Councilmember Hanson
· Additional information regarding recruitment efforts for Public Works and
Recreation and Parks;
· Citizen. concern regarding the playground equipment at Campus Park North;
· Explanatory report regarding the tax exempt licensee fee for non-profit groups;
· .Report related to parcel taxes and the experience of California City regarding
their recent ballot measure; this is an informational response, not a
recommendation;
.Councilmember ,Salvaac~io
· Report on feasibility of applying for Proposition 40 monies or other grants to
use for opening and maintaining the temporarily closed pools;
· Status of graffiti, abatement on masonry wall near the RV-business at Panama;
· Status of graffiti abatement on South H and LeMay.
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cc: Department Heads
Parn McCarthy, City Clerk ,
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
B A. K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July 9, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City CoUncil
Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM:
SUBJECT: General Informati°n
1. As you have probably seen in the media, them is no State budget, and the open
issue is how much future protection 'we will get for the $7.0 million the State is
taking from us over the next two years. The League has, apparently, already
backed off absolute protection. It will, in all. likelihood, wind up being no real
protection at all. Our position that opposed the League giveaway is proving to be
absolutely correct.' Their latest bUlletin is enclosed, as well as related articles from
the July 9th LOS Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee, and Hanford Sentinel.
2. At the next regular Council ' meeting, I hope.to have on the agenda an amendment
to the .DeVelopment Agreement with the Holiday Inn Select that will take back
catering and concessions in the Convention Center. Those services .have been
provided by the Holiday Inn for about the last ten years. We will be proposing that
the concession and alcohol portion go to Aramark, an.expansion of their functions
from the Garden. We.will also be proposing that catering in.the building be open-
subject to rules on insurance fees, etc. that would be administered'by SMG. That
will make the local caterers happy!.
3. Regarding the Sphere of Influence issue, we note the following:
a. Next week we appear before the Editorial Board on Tuesday and the
'Governmental Review Council of the Chamber on Friday;
b. In letters of June 14th and June 24th sent to the City of Shafter to have public
meetings to try to resolve the sPhere issues, the only response was a June 15t~
letter from Shafter which said such meetings should not be public. I also sent
Shafter a compromise proposal, dated June 16th, and' asked them again to
respond in the letter of June 24~. We have received no response to our
requests.
4. Chief. Fraze prepared the enclosed actiVity report with information on the Fire
Department's call volume and incidents related to the Fourth of July holiday.
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
August 12, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST Ill ~.~ ~<~
SUBJECT: SPAY AND NEUTER INFORMATION
This memorandum responds to Council inquiries regarding animal spaying and neutering and some of the
complexities relating to the issue.
Mandatory spay and neuter programs are only as successful as communities make them. In general,
responsible pet owners already follow laws and regulations designed to help their animals, and this often
includes voluntary spaying and neutering. Both the City and County encourage spaying and neutering
through sizeable discounts on dog licenses. For instance, for a one year license, an owner pays $60 for a
natural dog but only $15 for an altered animal. Over time, the reduction in cost of renewals more than pays
for the cost of spaying or neutering the dog. The City does not require licensing of cats.
The City of Bakersfield contracts with the County of Kern to provide shelter care for the animals which come
· into its keeping.
The County has indicated that about 20% of the County's dogs are licensed, and, of those, about 85% are
spayed or neutered. This leaves a huge dog population unaccounted for. Many of these unlicensed dogs
become part of "throwaway animals" statistics. If an owner is not willing to license his dog, it can be
assumed he will not conform to additional requirements to spay or neuter it. Because City and County
jurisdictions are so intermingled, both jurisdictions would need to agree to institute mandatory spaying and
neutering for the programs to be effective. Special considerations would be needed regarding cats as they
are a sizeable portion of our animal population.
Other communities which have mandatory spay and neuter programs face problems that don't
appear on the surface. Those who are not willing to follow the law continue not to do so until it is forced
upon them, and enforcement of mandatory spay and neuter programs is a major issue. In Santa Cruz
County, for instance, although dog compliance has produced a positive result, 70% of the overpopulation
problem remains with unaltered cats, which are a'particularly difficult enforcement issue. Cats not only can
exist without the intervention of humans, they are especially hard to catch or trap. Regulations against
feeding wild cats are particularly hard to enforce and very unpopular.
It is important to remember that even with mandatory spay and neuter programs, government can only do
so much. Any successful program would have to have "buy in" from the community. This includes animal
advocacy groups as well as individual animal owners. It takes community endeavor and cultural change to
make spay and neuter programs work, both under voluntary and mandatory conditions.
Alan Tandy, City Manager
August 12, 2004
Page 2
Spay and Neuter Information
There are and have been successful efforts in the community to encourage spaying and neutering. The
Kern Humane Society has a voucher program which assists owners in offsetting the cost of spaying and
neutering; the Society is, however, limited in the number of dollars it has available for to go toward the
voucher program. The County's "Operation Fix It" program for several years assisted with the costs to
owners who wished to spay and neuter their animals through a trust fund supported by adoption fees. New
laws requiring the County to spay and neuter animals adopted by residents before they leave the Shelter
decimated this fund and thus eliminated the program. The SPCA purchased a spay and neuter mobile unit
but has been unable to fund the substantial expenses which would be incurred in operating it within the
community.
The educational programs of the County and City are working to resolve the issue of overpopulated
animals. Animal advocacy groups, too, are making a difference. Progress has been made as is shown in
statistics over time. The progress is somewhat offset, however, by the influx of new residents and their
unaltered animals
Laws can be passed, but the community must buy in to a spay and neuter program. The City of Bakersfield
is aware of the problem with "throwaway animals," and it will continue to educate the public on its animal
programs and the advantages of spaying and neutering as a way to eliminate the community's problems
with animal overpopulation.
The City's Animal Control Services website provides helpful information on licensing, caring for animals and
information on animal behaviors. Also provided is a "Neighborhood Watch for Animals Tip Sheet." The
City's new HERO (Humane Education for Responsible Ownership) program offers to schools, clubs and
other community groups educational presentations on proper and humane animal treatment. Many local
animal organizations have come together to form the HERO program.
Additional information on Bakersfield Animal Control programs can be found by visiting the City's website at
www.bakersfieldcity, us\acsd or calling the general information line at 326-3647.
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Media Release
Date: August 13, 2004
Contact: SMG (661) 852-7300
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SMG announces outside catering workshop
Bakersfield, CA--SMG announced today that a meeting will take place on
Wednesday, August 1 §t~. at 2:00 pm between SMG and any outside caterers
wishing to cater events at the Bakersfield Convention Center.
The meeting is open to all interested parties and will address the logistics and
requirements involved with catering events at the Convention Center.
Attendees are asked to use the main entrance of the Convention Center
located at 1001 Tmxtun Avenue in downtown Bakersfield.
B~A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 12, 2004
To: Alan Tendy, City Manager
From: Alan Chrietansen, Director Recreation end Parks
Subject: Rockin' By The River
DBL Enter~'tainment's, Budweiser, and Clear Channel will be sponsoring and
conducting this years Rockin' By The River concert at Yokute Park. This
years one night free admission concert will be held on Thursday, August
19, 2004 beginning et 5:30 pm with Eddie Money as the featured artist.
The Recreation end Perks Department will handle the task of trash
collection at the event as well as directing perking. We have also agreed to
supply a few pieces pf equipment for the event
We ers hoping to renew Rockin' By The River as a City sponsored program
within the next year or so depending on our fiscal situation and when it will
become more positive and stable.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 10, 2004
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Alan Christensen, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks
Subject: Monthly Report for July
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
July aoo4, Report
PARK RESERVATIONS
July reservatiOn requests were down from the previous month, possibly due to
warming temperatures. There were 117 reservations with an estimated 10,525
persons in attendance.
WAYSIDE WET PLAYGROUND
Parks personnel assisted General Service forces in developing the first wet
playground in Bakersfield. The project is substantially complete and
expectations are for an early to mid-August opening.
In addition to the original design, a 20' x 30' shelter will be installed, plus benches
for seating. The hardscape area was increased in size to allow for more room
and minimizing the amount of turf clippings from entering the wet playground
area.
A sample running of the equipment brought out many of the local youth for their
first glimpse of the facility. All anxiously await the grand opening.
ADDITIONAL ACREAGE
The only new parcels accepted for Parks crews to maintain this month were
Public Works projects. This included the Chester Avenue median project and the
Kern River Parkway paving and landscape project. Landscape improvements
were installed along the KRP Bike Path surrounding the new lake, west. of
Stockdale Bridge, from Stockdale Bridge to Calloway, parallel Truxtun Avenue
from Quailridge Drive to Truxtun Lakes, and again at the Manor Street rest stop.
There were 2 parcels entered into 1 year maintenance period. Both are
Maintenance District parcels totaling .6 of an acre. The locations include 49
trees and 319 shrubs.
ELECTRIC CARTS
Parks Division was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to use 2 electric
carts for one year from Pathway Manufacturing. The best part of the bargain was
we were allowed to use the carts, without restriction, at no charge or obligation.
One cart was placed at Yokuts and another at Silver Creek Parks. The 1 year
use period is complete and both carts were returned.
The plus side of using electric carts within parks is they are much lighter than our
pick ups or other vehicles. This minimizes issue of soil compaction while being
able to maneuver within tight confines. The negative side includes they provide
virtually no room to transport greenwaste or debris and are not recommended for
use in inclement weather.
None the less, we thank Ernie Medina, Fleet Superintendent, for arranging for
use of the carts and a special thanks to Pathway Manufacturing for providing
both carts.
PLANTING PROJECTS
Several planting projects were undertaken in August. Approximately 11,000
pieces of myoporum ground cover were installed on Hosking Road, east of
Akers. Two Aleppo pine trees were planted at Jefferson Park. North Chester
median project landscaping included 50 lantanna shrubs, 300 ground cover
plantings and 26 trees.
The first phase of replanting landscape material for the city portion of the
Calloway underpass project began at the southern most median. 10 phorium
plants ad 325 pieces of myoporum ground cover were installed. Once the
adjoining median is cleaned and prepped, balance of landscaped materials will
be installed.
100 Star jasmine were installed at each of the paddle-sacs located at Manhattan
and Jersey Bounce.
ADDITIONAL MOWERS
Following Council action, two 60" streetscape mowers and one larger park
mower were purchased and placed into service. Both are welcomed pieces of
equipment and will greatly assist our mowing crews.
As explained during Parks budget presentation, the new mowers allow staff to be
more effective as they cut quicker and in the instance of the 60' mower, simply
cut wider than the 36" units they replace. In addition, the recent purchases will
lessen the impact when mowers are not available due to either routine service or
experience break downs in the field.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 4, 2004
To: Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director
From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner
Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity
Discussions have begun regarding the Departments participation in the
acquisition, development, and maintenance of an approximately 30 acre site in
the vicinity of Stine Road and Hosking Road. Kern Delta Water Agency would
likely acquire and develop most of the land as spreading ponds and open space
with the Recreation and Parks Department providing long term maintenance
assistance.
The southwest 32 acre park will be split into two separate projects. One project
will include the primary entry feature, both restrooms and the amphitheater. The
other will include all other park improvements. We hope to advertise the projects
in late September.
The pre-construction meeting was held and notice to proceed provided to the
contractor that will be installing the new playground equipment at Wayside Park.
The engineering phase of the River Oaks Park Improvements Project is
underway.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
DATE: August 1, 2004
TO: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor
RE: July Monthly Report
Aquatic Staff:
The following training courses for lifeguards and swim instructors took place in July:
Mid-season in-service training for all aquatic staff on July 14-15 at McMurtrey Pool
TotalAttendance 107
Aquatic Events:
City 'Championship - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at McMurtrey Pool
Total Attendance 250
Aquatic Proqrams:
See attached spread sheet for attendance figures
Leisure Classes:
Ballroom Dancing
Total registered 13
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CITY oF BAKERSFIELD RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
WEEKLY POOL ATTENDANCE 2004
WEEK ENDING DATE I ¥1U
FACILITY II TYPE ~6~1?~4''~6~24~4''~7~1~4~'~?~8~4''~7~15~4''0?~22~4''~7~29~4''~8~5~4'~8~1:~4''~8~19~4'~8~26~4~'09'02'04 TOTAL
Beale Pool Rec. Swim 828 584 421 280 261 246 373 320 3,313
Program Swim 133 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 248
Total 2004: 961 699 421 280 261 246 373 320 3,561
Total 2003 884 701 690 528 397 415 375 415 4,405
Jefferson Rec, Swim 1,050 644 647 I 322 307 '1 233 348 401 3,952
Program Swim 91 95 168I 160 109 I 122 80 85 910
Total: 1,141 739 815 482 416 355 428 486 4,862
Total 2003 1,384 1,049 1,148 949 784 739 784 864 7,701
I MLK Pool Rec. Swim 637 431 450 290 298 221 I 182 194 2,703
Program Swim 86 65 164 152 25 251I 104 330 1,177
Total 2004: 723 496 614 442 323 472 286 524 3,880
Total 2003 1,588 1,162 872 903 404 376 427 623 6,355
McMurtrey Rec. Swim 5,238 5,906 4,640 2,924 5,544 5,541 5,699 4,740 40,232
Program Swim 417 356 649 983 777 1,132 761 693 5,768
Total 2004: 5,655 6,262 5,289 3,907 6,321 6,673 6,460 5,433. 46,000
Total 2003 N/A N/A NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA 0
Silver Creek IRec. Swim 985 799 I 647 416 423 I 476 362 425 4,533
IProgram Swim 863 847I 865 836 144I 638 558 569 5,320
ITotal 2004: 1,848 1,646 1,512 1,252 567 1,114 920 994 9,853
ITotal 2003 2,184 2,234 2,246 1,863 1,799 1,810 714 1,498 14,348
~)004YTDW~klyTetal'. }1 10,328 } 9,842I 8,651 I 6,3631 7,8881 8,8601 8,467 I 7,7571 O} 0I 0I 0I 68,156
2003 YTD Weekly Total: II 6,040 1 5,146 1 4,956 1 4,243 1 3,384 1 3,340 1 2,300 1 3,400 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 32,809
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B A ~ E R S F [ E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Monthly Report July 2004
Dr Martin Luther Kin,cl Jr. Community Center
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Camp ended on July 29, with and excursion to Wild Water Adventure in Fresno. A Total party of 68
participants and parents enjoyed a fun filled day at the water park.
Health Net
Health Net began a regular schedule of staff here in the facility on July 26, from 8am to 5pm
Monday through Friday.
Sports
Basketball
We have completed our grass roots basketball program, although we did not get the number of
participants to have a full league the kids who did play had a great time and learned some
basketball.
Football
We have met with representative from PAL, Friendship House and Oro Vista housing project
planning a flag football league that will begin on September 14, 2004. All games will be played
At the PAL fields, the 3r~ through 5~h grades will play on Tuesdays and 6th through 8~h will play on
Thursdays.
McMurtrey Transportation
The program has really pickup the last few weeks. The majority of the youth come from the
Wayside Park area. Daily riders are 15 to 20.
Special Event
Movies in the Park
Our first movie went very well; Councilmember Sullivan and Councilmember Hanson were the co- =
sponsors of the event.
The movie was Chicken Run an estimated crowd of 300 enjoyed the program.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 3, 2004
To: Allen Abe, Assistant Director
From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: Monthly Report for July
ADULT SOFTBALL
· We have 66 men's teams and 32 co-recreational teams participating in our
Summer Softball season. This is an increase of 13 teams from last summer. We
have approximately 1,900 participants playing softball on a weekly basis.
· Registration for the Fall season has begun. The Fall seasbn will run from
September 13th to December 3rd.
PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP
· We held our second Pee Wee Sports Camp. We had 20 participants between
the ages of 3 to 5 year olds. They participated in basketball, soccer, t-ball, track
and games. The Camp was very successful.
T-BALL
· Our T-Ball program ended July 31. We had 170 participants enrolled. We
conducted a survey to find out how we could improve the program. Overall the
parents were very pleased with the location, time and organization. They would
like us to provide hats for the participants as well as the t-shirts.
SUPPER SOCCER STARS
· We held our last Soccer Camp on July 12 through the 16 at the Silver Creek
Center. We 25 participants enrolled.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
· The Summer Playground Program began June 15th at Lowell Park. Attendance
for the month of July was 248.
· Wayside Park Playground program opened June 21st. Their attendance month of
July was 532.
· The participants at Wayside took advantage of the vans going the McMurtrey
Aquatics Center. Approximately 18 participants went to the Aquatics Center in
the afternoons.
LMC
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 4, 2003
To: Alan Christensen, Interim Director
From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: July Monthly Report
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $471.00 (Figure does not include deposits)
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented one time during the
month of July. The center was rented for a birthday party. Total attendance was
approximately 100.
Classes at Silver Creek:
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6 -11) 12 48
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 19 76
Calligraphy Workshop no class no class
Chess (Beg.) 14 56
Chess (int.) 6 24
Clogging 21 84
Dance & Gym (4-5) 7 28
Dance & Gym (2-3) 8 32
Dog Obedience 22 88
Guitar (Beg.) 15 60
Guitar (Beg. Int.) 7 28
Jewelry Making (Beading) no class no class
Kardio Kick 13 104
Karate 44 352
Knitting and Crocheting 2 8
Latin Dance (Beg. & Int.) 22 88
Pilates 6 72
Tai Chi 5 40
Tennis (Child-Beg) 16 128
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Tennis (Child-lnt) 15 120
Tennis (Adults) 6 48
Upholstery 9 36
Yoga 3 27
TOTAL 272 1,547
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) 7 56
Tennis (Adult) no class no class
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 % - 4) 1 4
Dance & Gym (4 - 5) 3 12
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (4 - 5) 1 5
Gymnastics (K-6) Boys 2 10
Gymnastics (K-6) Girls 2 10
Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 3 15
Gymnastics (3 - 5) no class no class
Corp Yard Lunch Room
Cartooning 15 60
TOTAL 34 172
Silver Creek Day Camp--"Camp Fun" .............. 795
Session 5 ........ 36
The specialized instructionrthis week was soccer. Drew Rea and Adrianne Almaraz, 1st
Team All American College Soccer players, taught the children various soccer skills and
they ended the week with a game. The field trip was to Harvey Auditorium where the
children saw the play "School House Rock" then ate lunch at Centennial Park and got
ice cream at Baskin Robbins. Campers also enjoyed participating in the Camp Fun
Olympic Games.
Session 6 ........ 37
The specialized instruction this week was cartooning taught by Chad Elison, a 6t' grade
teacher at Castle School. The campers enjoyed drawing various characters and
created their own cartoon. The campers went bowling at Southwest Lanes on their field
trip.
Session 7 ........ 45
X-Treme Science was the specialized instruction this week taught by David Hanley, a
science teacher at Highland High School. The children were'fascinated by the various
science experiments and demonstrations performed. They were also excited to see the
different animals and reptiles he shared with them. The field trip was to Buena Vista
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Museum of Natural History, lunch at Jastro Park, and swimming at the new McMurtrey
Aquatic Center.
Session 8 ........ 41
Cake Decorating was the specialized instruction this session taught by Suetta
McManus. Campers ended the week by decorating their own big cookie donated by
Cookies by Design. Campers went skating at Skateland for their field trip and enjoyed
swimming in the hot afternoons.
Musicfest Concert..'. .................................... 900 Attendance
July 6th - Nate Ryan Country Band ........ 175
July 13th-Vintage Blue ....... 275
July 20th - Thee Majestics ....... 450
Families enjoyed this free concert on Tuesday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Silver Creek
Park. These concerts are sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Parks and
Castle and Cooke. The Bakersfield Californian paid for a booth at these concerts and
gave out various prizes and newspapers.
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 100
Classes ........................................ 1,547 Registrations Taken: 340
Musicfest ................................ 900 # of Guests Served: 642
Camp Fun ............................... 795 (The # of Guests served does not include registration)
T-Ball Program ......................... 716
PeeWee Sports Camp .... : .......... 135
Super Soccer Stars Camp ........... 125
Movies in the Park ..................... 300
TOTAL .................... 4,618
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