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Home My WebLink About08/27/04 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 27, 2004 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council ~~__~ FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. The good news of the week was that we were successful in overturning the LAFCo Executive Director's negative recommendations on properties 4 - Gardner, 6 - Castle & Cooke, 7 - Petrini, .and 8 - Nichols in our Sphere of Influence. The bad news, of course, was LAFCo voted to give away 1,000 acres of our current Sphere and metropolitan planning area away that includes the adopted route for Highway 58. 2. A reminder - I will be on vacation from Tuesday, August 31st through Wednesday, September 15th. John Stinson will be in charge and will handle the Council meeting of September 8th. I will be in periodic contact with the office for special issues. 3. Attached is a status memo from Public Works regarding the White Lane Overcrossing Widening at State Route 99 Interchange Improvement Project. 4. On August 19th, the Public Utilities Commission approved the construction of four at-grade crossings. By allowing the City to construct the crossings, we will save approximately $8 million per crossing. 5. Last week, you received information regarding SMG's workshop for local caterers. Enclosed is an update on the discussions that took place. 6. New carpet is being installed in the Convention Center this week, and it looks great! This project should be complete by the middle of next week. 7. Attached is the Fall and Winter activity brochure just released by the Recreation and Parks Department. Residents should receive their copies in the mail this week. Honorable Mayor and City Council General Information August 27, 2004 Page 2 8. A park is planned for the neighborhood near Mountain Vista and Harris Road in Southwest Bakersfield. Staff has agreed with Centex Homes on a price for 10 acres of land. The purchase agreement will be on the September 8th agenda. 9. Blitz management is looking for local partners who would invest in the team. They are holding a meeting on August 31st to gauge the interest level. The meeting notice is attached. 10. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham · Report regarding a letter from the Tree Foundation requesting a review of an accreditation program for cities; · Patrol of bike path for motorized scooters Councilmember Carson · Update regarding the sewer line project on "P" Street; · Investigation of the feasibility of extending the beautification medians on Union Avenue from Casa Loma to Planz Councilmember Couch · Status of PUD at 1000 River Ranch Drive · Update on the feasibility of providing access to the bike path from Jewetta Councilmember Ma.q,qard · Road repair funding policy using Facility Replacement Reserve or one-time funds Councilmember Salva.q,qio · Graffiti removal from the masonry wall on South "H" Street at LeMay; · Use of Beach Park for Toy Run; · Report on the pros and cons of licensing cats Councilmember Sullivan · Clean-up of entrances at the Seasons development; · Citizen concerns regarding the summer T-Ball program AT:al cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst B A K E R S F I E L D Public Works Department Memorandum TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Publii: Works Director ~ DATE: August 24, 2004 SUBJECT: Status of White Lane Overcrossing Widening at State Route 99 and Interchange Improvement Project Currently, Granite Construction Company is working on the reconstruction of the westbound to northbound on-ramp and auxiliary lane. Granite has opened the eastbound to northbound on-ramp and the northbound off-ramp to traffic. However, there will be day closures of the northbound off-ramp to install metal beam guardrail and slope paving on the shoulder; temporary k-rail was installed to open the ramp to traffic. The City's design consultant, URS Corporation, is working on the final details to the eastbound to southbound on-ramp (i.e. retaining walls, electrical, street lighting, drainage and landscaping). This non- standard issue was not discovered until construction was underway. The southbound on-ramp was required to be reconstructed to meet Caltrans standards. Caltrans has approved the geometrics of the ramp and anticipates apprOval to be recommended once all proposed design modifications to the ramp are submitted by the design consultant and have been reviewed. URS anticipates submitting the remaining design modifications by late today. In addition, URS is working on details for White Lane between Wible Road and El Potrero Lane. Current cross slopes of White Lane within State right of way exceed Caltrans standards; therefore, the roadway through the interchange will be ground down and overlaid to meet current standards. This is another non- standard issue that was not discovered until construction was underway. The new bridge deck was set at an elevation determined by URS based on their calculations of the deck settlement. However, after construction, the new bridge deck only settled to a fraction of the calculated amount. URS Corporation has performed a detailed survey of the new and existing eastbound lanes of the bridge deck and is working on alternatives to correct this elevation issue. URS is proposing a solution that combines grinding and overlaying the existing bridge deck. This proposed solution was also recommended' by Caltrans Structures Division. City staff is working with Caltrans Structures Division and Caltrans Engineers to process the proposed alternative. Granite Construction Company estimates an additional three months to complete the remaining improvements of the project once plans are approved which would probably result in a mid December 2004 date for total project completion. Griffith Company, Caltrans contractor for the southbound auxiliary lane and off-ramp, is anticipated to complete construction by late October 2004. .c: Jack LaRochelle Arnold Ramming Ted Wright Nick Fidler S:\PROJECTS\Ngf~White Lane_99\MEMO 8_24_04.doc AUG 2 6 2004 MEMORANDUM CITY A TTORNEY'S OFFICE August 26, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY FROM: ALAN D. DANIEL, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: 4 AT-GRADE RAILROAD CROSSINGS PUC DECISION As you know, the City of Bakersfield has been engaged in a contentious controversy at the Public Utilities Commission over the construction of 4 at-grade railroad crossings. On July 2, 2004, the Administrative Law Judge issued a decision which allowed the 4 applications and authorized the City to construct the at-grade crossings. On July 16th Union Pacific Railroad, and San Joaquin Valley Railroad, submitted objections to the decision. On August 19, 2004, the Public Utilities Commission approved the construction of all 4 at-grade crossings by adopting the decision of the Administrative Law Judge without change. By allowing the City to construct at-grade crossings we will save approximately $8,000,000 per crossing. The crossings are at the following locations: 1. Akers Road; 2. Harris Road 3. Mountain Vista Drive; and 4. Old River Road ADD:dll cc: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director (via e-mail) Jack LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director (via e-mail) Nick Fidler, Civil Engineer III (via e-mail) Colin Pearce, Esq. (via e-mail) Amber Lawrence, Administrative Assistant I (via e-mail) S:\Public Works\MEMOS\RR-PUC. FinafDedsionMmo.doc 'RECEIVED ...... BAKERSFIELD CENTENNIAL GARDEN & CONVENTION CENTER MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JIM FOSS, GENERAL MAj~/~R DATE: AUGUST 19, 2004 sUBJECT: OPEN CATERING WORKSHOP UPDATE On Wednesday, August 18, 2004, SMG hosted an Open Catering Workshop at the BakerSfield Convention Center. Enclosed is a copy of the information distributed to those in attendance. The workshop was designed to inform as well as to take suggestions from local caterers. In our meeting, a local caterer suggested that a catering committee be formulated. Most of the questions were logistical in nature; most of which were outlined in our information packet. Some of the concerns voiced in our meeting were; 1. A reduction of the 15% catering commission paid to the facility. 2. The creation of a definition of "caterer" for the Bakersfield Convention Center. 3. Item 7 - Area of'Use - Damage of the Independent Contract's Agreement for Outside Catering' Services. Regarding point number one, we are not in a position to reduce revenue streams typically received by the Convention Center. The Convention Center has historically received a 15% catering ,commission since 1988. It is our opinion that the 15% catering commission has not been the reason for lost business. In fact, open catering should open up competition and drive prices down. Regarding point number two, we agree that the creation of a definition is important. Caterers and the food they serve have a direct impact on the facility's reputation good or bad. We believe there should be some type of definition to weed out the real from not so real caterers. However, the problem with this concept is that we are not in a position to create such a measure due to certain laws such as "restraint of trade". We do not want to be in a position to dictate or even suggest which caterer(s) are qualified. Some of our clients have limited budgets, some may actually opt to caterer their own meals, while others may want the freedom of choice Regarding point number three; we will defer to the City Attorneys office for legal clarification. The caterers have a good point in "which party is responsible for damage caused by the guest". Does liability fall on the shoulders of the client renting the building or does it fall on the shoulders of the caterer serving the meal? We plan on posting the information packet on our web site for those caterers who could not attend today's meetings. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me. krf p:\jim\memos\open catering workshop Attachment From:' Alan Tandy To: Amber Lawrence Date: 8/24/04 11:08 Subject: Fwd: we are finally installing the new carpet in the convention center this week...the installers just ro gen info >>> Jim Foss 8/24/04 11:01:04 AM >>> we are finally installing the new carpet in the convention center this week...the installers just rolled out the first piece and it looks great...project should be,finished by the middle of next week FALL 2004 'TER 2005 DO YOU NEE'D A RATE MORTGAGE LOAN'? Bakersfield CitYEmployees FCU.in pa*rthlersh!p *.with' Irwi.n Mort~a.g.e,,.ha,s',a g.reat sele~.ion o.f. home;loan* prooucts with hO~pTm aoviCe ano iow rates. .'..,'.:, · With a home eq~i~Y"'l'ine Of Credit,'you' Can' ~ use the equity in your homo to finanoe any of your needs, from consolidating ~/~~ 'debt to taking a vacation, i ~~ ·Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or your flint home, we have the e×pertise to guide you '~~i~ through the Mops of bu¥infl a,hon~e.' · ~.. Carl {or mom d~tail$ ~t $$1.88~.6'151 or onUn~ et : ~o~tgage · Birthday Parties' a Fund'Raisers · School Carnivals · Special Events · Church Events · Grand Openings · Company Picnics ·Team BUilding · ~ Trained Operators Provided! Advertising Opportunities Available! W'ALKER ~LEW S -R.EN.TS , 4501 RIDE'STREET I CORNER OF DISTRICT BLVD,& RIDE STREET J (661i831-RENT ~ ' LICENSED & INSURED RO, Box CA 93390 ;:,. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS, ,THEY SUPPqRT RECREATION AND PARKS! Department of RecreatiOn & Parks · 326-FUNN Administrative O ic® ..- _ Ca B . '; :: ',. ', 900 Tru~un Avenue, Suite 100 .' Bakersfield, CA 93301 ' 322-PLAY s our hotline for in~0rm~tion (661)326-FUNN ':?' about recreation & (661) 852-2140 F~ ' :'S'pecial events and aquati~S:[Call O~ce Hours: anytime, day or night, for uwto:date Monday- Friday ' ~ecorded news about the FUN 8:00 am - 5:00 pm going on! Centers Dr. Ma~/n Luther King, Jr, -'~ 1000 South Owens ~reet 'The Depa~ment of Recreation'an~ Bakersf e d, CA ~3307 Parks co~ ~lies with the A~erica~s. With Disabilities Act (ADA) which p~hibits (~1)322-S~74 discrimination on the basis.'~f'.a '(~) 32~-124~ F~ disability. Reasonable O~ce Hours: ' - acc=~modations will.be Uonday-Friday recreation p~ograms ~n~ facilities to ~:00 am - 5:00 pm enable ~icipation by an individual with a disability. Pa~icipants must meet S//ver Creek essential eligibili~ requimme~ for the 7011 Harris Road program. If you are in need of special Bakersfield, CAS3313 accommodations, please noti~ ~s by ..... ~ -.~ (~1) ~5;~033 calling 32~-FUNN. We offer a T.D.D. ' (~1)~5-27~5 F~' line for the hearing impaired. The ' O~ce Hours: number is 321-S370. ~ "~ ~ ,~'~C~ Uonday- Friday ' '""" 8:00 am- 5:00 pm ~~ Ha~ey;L~ '~> Mayor .,. -. Da~i~'R. c'~Uch':','tl.,.,.'::'.Vice-May°r ~" ": ' ' . ,,. ,,.;~. Mc~u~rey Aquatic Center If you would like more information about. · Irma Carson " Wa~d'i.. 1325 Q ~reet how your business could help suppo~ . Susan M. Benham · Ward 2 Bakersfield, CA 93301 one of our exciting events, facilities, or '~,~",~'-" , . programs, please call 326-FUNN. MiE~Maggard .: :'.Ward 3 O~ce and'Registration Hours: '¢,<.':':.""~ · Sponsorships are now available for the D~y~d']R~. Couch Ward 4 Monday - Friday H~id W. Hanson Ward 5 8;00 am - 12:00 pm new, state-of-the-art, McMurtrey Jacquie Sullivan ' Ward 6 After September 7: Aquatic Center. Mark C. Salvaggio Ward 7 Administration Alan Tandy City Manager Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us New InstruCtors .Residency, $~stus 'Refund Policy Do you have a special talent or skill you , ~ Participants may be issued a refund are inte~:ested in sharing? The Fees'vary depending on residency under the following guidelines: Department of Recreation and Parks is ~ status.. City'res/dents (anyone living · Participants must request a refund looking for new instructors. We are within city limits, not,including county within 10 business days following th(; last especially, interes.ted in finding pockets) must provide acceptable dayofthe scheduled program. instructors to teach classes in: documentation. 'r "if the program is in progress, refun~ds will be. prorated. · Cultural Dances - ~ Please allow a minimum of two weeks · · Mother & BabyExercise · ' Pho~° Policy for your refund to be processed. · Pottery Please be advised that all participants · ~ Synchronized Swimming involved in.any department programs :Activity Numbers- , 'Baby-Sitting .. or special events are subject to being Tc~ make registering for our cla=sses · Musical.Theater Dance &Voice 'photographed. Such photographs may easier, we have included the class · be uSed by the city of Bakersfield. Activity Number under the name of the · Cooking/Nutrition without an obligation to provide programs listed in this brochure. W/hen ', Teen Interests : ' .. compensation to those photographed.' filling out the registi'ation forml make · . New Age TOpics sure to include it along with all the other Holistic Health ~ information. Aromath'erapy Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER The center is located at 1000 S. *Owens Street and is open from 8:00 am tO 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The complex features: Lighted softball field Swimming pool Tennis courts Circuit training equipment Gymnasium Adult Fitness Center Gymnasium Rental Information Modern equipment is available for Looking for some great recreational Facilities available for rental include: weight lifting and fit.ness training'. Take fun? The gymnasium will be open for Gymnasium advantage of this great opportunity to drop-in, recreational basketball Monday Kitchen get in shape, through Thursday. Participants sign in Meeting rooms on a list for pick-up games. Special Picnic areas Fitness Center Hours times for youth and adults. This supervised activity is a great way to burn These facilities are available for rental Open Training off that excess energy! when such use does not conflict with · activities offered by the Department of Days: Monday through Friday Youth and Women Recreation and Parks. Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 3:00 pm'to 5:00 pm Ages: Boys 6 to 15 years Seniors ! Women Women any age A deposit of $100 is required for all Days: Monday through Friday Days: Monday - Wednesday ' reservations, except picnic areas, with. Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm the balance due one week prior to the Men reservation date. Date: Ongoing Days: Tuesday - Thursday Ages: 14 years & older Time: 4:30 - 8:30 pm · Fie 'per hour Fee: Free , (2-hour minimum) Fee: Free EquipmentAvailable: Meeting room $53 Lateral pull down, pectoral machine, Club Fun Game Room Room w/kitchen $58 . Gymnasium $38 abdomen machine, step machine, leg This program is designed to offer teens One picnic area $28 / day press, treadmill, bench curl (free and children a variety of creative Each additional area $18/day weights), bench press (free weights), activities in a structured environment. chest press, shoulder press, biceps Activities include table games, social After School Fun curl, and leg extension, incline sit-ups, activities, movie days, craft projects, Get homework help and organized and special events, arts and crafts, sports, and games. Days: Monday through Friday Days: Monday through FridaY Time: 2:30 to 5:00 pm Time: 2:30 to 5pm ~st 8th Age: 5 - 17 years Ages: grades 1 through · Date: Ongoing Fee: Free Fee: Free Sponsored by: HEALTH NET visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us Aerobics Classes This Iow-impact aerobics class offers " a great cardiovascular workout. Join this energetic class and burn away body fat while toning muscles. Days: ' Monday through .Thursday Time:. 5:30 to 6:30 pm Date': Ongoing Ages: 16 years and older , InstructOrs:Bakersfield Adult School ~ Fee: Free Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Quilting Social Work on your own individual quilting project while socializing with others who shai'e your same interest. This class is designed for those who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. already know.basic quilting butwant Dance Troupe to share new techniques with others. : Boys and girls will be introduced to the This class will not .have an instructor, art of tap and modern dance and will You must supply your own sewing have the opportunity to perform machine and supplies, throughout the community. They will develop stylel self-confidence, 'Day: Wednesday coordination, and balance while Time: 9:00 to 12:00 am learning dance positions and routines. Date: September 15 to FOR MORE INFORMATION CAI_L: November 5 ' 322-9874 Ages: 18 years & older .. Begins: SelStember Day: TBA Time: ' TBA , Dates: 'Ongoing through May Ages: 12 & under Fee: Free Instructor: Karen Bostick . Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Community Center · Depa[tment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER The centerts located on the corner of Harris Road and Reliance Drive. This .14-acre complex features a pavilion, swimming pool, two meeting rooms, performance stage, disc golf course, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, par exercise ~ourse, and two large picmc areas. Some of these features are available for rental when such'use does not conflict With activities programmed by the Recreation and Parks Department. If an area is not rented or programmed by the Recreation & Parks Department, it may be utilized on a first come, first'served basis. For more information, please call the center at'665-8033. Silver Creek Rental Information 'The center's meeting rooms; kitchen, p~cnic areas, and pavilion (covered courtl are available for rental to the public. If the - 'pavilion is not rented, it may be utilized on a first-come, first served basis. The pavilion offers lighting for evening events and basketball courts. The maximum capacity of each meeting room. is 50 people. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance and require a minimum'S200 cleaning deposit. Tables and chairs are available upon request. For more information, please call the center at 665-8033. Hourly Fee (2-hour minimum) Each meeting room $50 .One'room w/kitchen $62 Table and chair set-up $36 Covered court area ' $45 One picmc area- 4-hour block $60 Resident $75 Non - Resident (with covered serving shelter) Each additional hour $15 Resident $18 Non - Resident Each additional area- 4-hour block $20 Resident $25 Non - Resi.dent Each additional hour $ 5 Resident $ 6 Non- Resident Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us. /111'111 The new Mcldurtrey Aquatic Center has something for everyone! · From diving to scuba and lap swim to water Slides, the fun never Stops! The center is open 7 days of week with a variety of programming available year-round. Office and Registration Hours: 6:00am to 12:00pm After September 7: ,12:00 to 4:00 pm .. Phone: (661) 852-7430 Address: 1325 Q St., Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Activities and Amenities Mcl urtrey Rentals HOLD YOUR PARTY McMurtreyAquatic Center offers many McMurtrey swim'ming Pools are AT THE POOL! recreational .opportunities and . available for rental on a flrst -come, first- Get wet and have fun for your amenities including: served basis for pool parties and special birthday, baseball end-of, season Interactive play with spray occasions. Rentals are available during party, or any occasion., There are features the weekends from 5:30- 8:30 pm two grass picnic areas in the Water basketball and volleyball through October. Them is a two-hour in the activity pool · minimum for pool rentals with hourly McMurtreyAquatic Center available Recreational swimming rates listed below, for parties.* You must reserve your~ party two weeks in adVance. The Men'sRiding and°n thewomen,sWaterslideSlocker, McMurtrey Recreation Pool two Party packages include: rooms with showers Entire Pool: 1 - 50* $90 resident Gold Party package Zero-depth entrywith child play - : $115 non-resident $15,00/person** features .. Per area: 1 - 50* $40 resident Water Slides and plunge pool $50 noN-resident -Use of the picnic area fc~r 1 hour An olympic-sized competition MCMurtrey Olympic Pool -Pizza Slice or Hot Dog pool . -ChiPs An activity p0ol with volleyball · · Entire Pool: 1 - 50* $130 resident. :Drink ' $165 non-resident -Cake Picnicnets andareasbaSketballfor publich°°PSuse and · Per area: ~ I - 50* $50 resident Silver Party Package party rentals $60 non-resident $12.001person** One- and three-meter diving *Minimum fee for up to 50 people. ' ' -Use of the picnic area for 1 hour boards . Extra charge per hour for lifeguards -Drink A snack bar will apply if party is over 50 people. -Cake There is a $3.00 entry fee for parents supervising and not int_ending to eat. · Party packages do not include pool rental. **Requires a minimum of 15 people. Depa_rtment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN #121359 Just because the summer is almost over doesn't mean the fun has to stop! At' Exercising in the water is an excellent McMurtrey AquaticCenter, recreation swim is going on through Lab'or Day! .. way to increase motion, burn calories, and strengthen your muscles without Groups of 15 or more must call the administrative office (326-FUNN) to the added stress on your bones and make advance arrangements for proper pool staffing, joints. The benefits of water exercise include strength, flexibility, coordination, Participants must wear swim suits. Shirts, shorts, food, and flotation and balance. Classes are suitable for deVices are not permitted. " all ability and mobility levels. Swimming Non-swimmers under the age Of 18 and children Under the age of'5 skills are not.necessary. A pool lift is must be accompanied bY an adult, available, and the water is heated.. If NO one under 48 inches of height will be allowed on the water slides.' you need assistance, please bring a Children ages 7 and under require one-on-one adult supervision, caregiver. ' August 16 - 29 and September 4, 5; 6 ~ .. Days: Monday thro,ugh Thursday. Days: Monday - Sunday Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Fees: $3 per day ' Dates: SePtember 1-30 $10 Family Pass for groups Of 4-6 October 4-28 , Ages: 18 years and older Fee: $5 Daily $40 Monthly Resident $50 Monthly Non-resident Location: . McMurtrey Aquatic Center visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us Lap.SWimming' ' Diving Club Water Polo Club ' Get into shape physically and Team and recreational diving programs Have fun this Year while iearnin(,! one , aerobically through lap. swimming, are available atthe McMurtreyAquatic of California's fastest growing sportst .' Check the pool schedule on page {#} Center. Club program involves team/ The City of Bakersfield Water Polo Club fordays and times Available lanes may c6mpetitive activities.with a certified will give participants the opportunity to vary daily. U.S..diving coach. Private individual develop their skills in a fun environment, lessons are also available by under the direction ofa certified water Days: Monday-Friday appointment. For information and polo*coach with years of experience. Time: ,5:30-7:30 am & 11 am-1 pm registration, please call 398-839:3 or Go beyond ~he basics and learn to play 5:30-730 pm* 872-0691 or ernail .this'sport like a pro! There must be a *(Starting after'September 7~) i!acasse(~garces.0rg' minimum of 9 ,participants to'hold this Fee: $3 per day - class. This is a coed program. . Resident Days: Monday-Friday $80 per 30-visit pass Time: .5:30-7:30pm Days~ Monday- Friday . Non-Resident Dates: Year-round Time,: 7:00pm to 8:30pm $90 per 30-visit pass. , Fee: Contact Kern Divers Dates.' September 1-30 Locati°n:McMurtreyAquatic Center Location: McMurtmy Aquatic Center' 'October 1-29 ~ November, 1-30 ' · December 1-31 Masters Swimming, January 3'31 · ' February ~, 1-28 Doyou want to improye yOUr swimming 'Ages: 10 -' 14 and 15 -17 ~, technique and endurance?, Do you Monthly Fee: ': need to prepare for a swi~ meet. $50 resident ,triathlon. or fitness tesr~ This coaChed ' ; .' ' · - · ' $60 non-resider~t ' session will help you achieve all'of your Location: McMurtreyAquatic Center personal sWimming goals. It has been proven that working out with a coach or ' Olympic Pool .,partner can increase your level of .' fitness. Daily work-outs and technique -. .~' ' clinics will be Coached by one. of our highly experienced and trained Staff. . They will work with you to help, you . achieve your individual goals. Them must be a minimum.of 6 participants to hold the class. Dates: September 1-30 .October 1-29 November ~1-30' December 1-31' January 3-31 ' February 1-28 Time: 5:30am to 7:30am Ages: 18 and old.er, Monthly Fee: $80 Location:MCMurtrey Aquatic Center' ,,Olympic Pool.. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ' · SCYllA Class and Certi ic=ti ·, #148359 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 the direct supervision of an instructor. There are 8.classes including 4 classroom lessons on Thursday evenings at Captain Frog SCUBAand 4 pool lessons on Saturday evenings at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. '. Days andTimes: · ·Thursday:6:30-8:30pm Saturday: 5:00-8:00pm Captain Frog SCUBA McMurtreyAquatic Center .:. 1607 South H Street 1325 Q Street Bakersfield, CA 93304 Bakersfield, CA 93301 ' ':, Dates: August 19-September 11th .~ September 16-October 9th. Ages: 12 years and older Fee: - $199 ·, SuPplies: Masks, fins, snorkel, booties, and gloves (all other supplies are provided) Visit our web page at. www. bakersfieldcity, us Lifeguard Training for the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks #144559 ~ .If you are planning on working for the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks, this is the training course for you. I'ifeguai'ding ~ is one of the best ways to gain valuable job experience and one'of the most exciting job opportunities in Bakersfield. You ' will be working with an award-winning team that prides itself On consistent employee satisfaction, professionalism; educational . ~ training, and high employee retention. Plus,. feguarding is fun!!. It'S a wonderful'way to'meetand work with new people. You must be 16 years old by June 1,, 2005 and an interview is required prior to registering for training courses. " Renewal lifeguard courses are currently being offered, a. nd additional courses will be offered soon. Interviews are going on : now for all candidates, so give us a call!! All training 'is certified through 'Ellis & Associates, Inc., which is licensed and recognized by the National Safety Council . Winter Renewal,* Lifeguard Trainin?: New Lifecjuard'Dates** & Time-~: Renewal Lifequard Dates** & Times: December 19, 2004 Friday: 5:30-9:30 pm -Sunday: 8:00a,m-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday:. 8:00 am-5:00 pm SundaY: 8:00 am-7:00 pm Location: McMurtrey Aquatic Center Fees: License: $60 - Book: $45 *Must have been certified through Ellis & Associates during the 2003-2004 season to qualify as Renewal Lifeguard status. ' **Look for training daies in our next brochure LifegUard Training for Your A jencY at ¥ ur Facility!! Do.you have lifeguards that need to be trained but aren't able to make it to one of our scheduled training Sessions? Do you want individualized training to meet the specialized needs Of your facility? If so, the City of Bakersfield now comes to you!! Our award-winning training program has trained and certified thou sands of candidates to become professional lifeguards all over the country. Our trainers have years of management and training experience and are ready to meet the specific needs of your facility. Training includes'CPR, First Aid, Rescues Extrications, Spinal Management, Scanning Protocol, and EmergencyAnticipation,.Recognition and Management. All training is certified th~:ough Ellis &Associates, Inc., which is licensed and recognized by the National Safety Council. "New Lifecjuard-General Scheduled 'Days & Times*: Renewal Lifequard-General Scheduled Days & ~m~s*: FridaY: 5!30-9:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday: 8:00am-5:00 pm **Sunday: 8:00 am-7:00 pm Location:Organization's Facility (California Only) .Fees: . 1) Trainer Fee-New Lifeguard (3 Days): $360** 2) Trainer Fee-Renewal Lifeguard (1 Day): $120'* Course Completion Kit: $55 Per Candidate Course Completion Kit; $55 Per Candidate Facility/Organization must provide travel and lodging expenses. *Must schedule at least 3 weeks in advance. All dates and times are subject t.o availability. **Tr;~iner fee is for one ('1) trainer with a class max;mum capacity of 16 candidates. If class exceeds maximum caPacity of 16 candidates, additional trainers may be available at an additional cost. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Guitar Lessons o~ ~,: , Interested in learning how to play a guitar? This class will'teach you how to read ~: :: :~i~ : ...... :: music and the basic guitar chords. In no time at all,' you will be playing songs! Sign up today and start developing your musical ability. Students must provide their own guitar. Note: . Nylon string guitar preferred for beginners. ~il;i Day: Wednesday. Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Beginners ages 8 to 12 years) 5:00-6:00 pm (Beginnedlntermediateages 13 years and older) ~, -,~ ~,,~~an"?ra Workshop ' Dates: .Session 1' September 1- October 20 . Session 2: . October 27 - December' 22 (no class 11/24) #122000 Session 3: 'January 5- February 23 Learn the art of beaut ful writingl This Fee; $56 per session two-hour workshop will help you add Supply Fee: $5 paid to the instructor at first class for music book. flair to your, invitations and greeting Instructor: Karl Haas- Over 35 years experienceteaching and playing 'cards. Students will gain' an guitar. understanding of hand-lettering Locaiion: Silver Creek Community Center techniques and fundamentals. Topics ' 7011 Harris Road include letter technique, proportion, spacing, layout, and design for personal Or commercial appiication/ DaY: Saturday Time: 1:00 -3:00 pm ' Dates: Session 1: September 18 Session 2: October 16 Session 3: November 20 Session 4: December 18 Session 5: January 15 ' ',. Session 6: February 19 Fee: . $30 per seSsion, plus : $10' supPly fee aa. id to the instructor C(~ [T~@ @ ~ InstrUctor:Jill Thayer ~ #147414 Ages: 18 and older Turn your imagination into cartoons. In thi{ class, you will be learning'the basics Location: Silver Creek of cartooning and simple drawing techniques. Techniques include usage of line, CommUhity Center shading, texture, hatching, perspective, and simple animation. Regis. ter early and receive a list of supplies for the class. .Day: Wednesday ,' ' Time: 5:00-~6:30 pm Dates: Session 1' · September 1 - 22 Session 2: September 29 -October 20 .... Session 3: October 27 - Noyember 17 - · Session 4:. December 1 - 22 Session 5: January 5 ~ 26 session 6: February 2 - 23 Ages: 7 years and up " Fee: $30 per session ... Instructor: Kevin Varner Lo~ation: City of Bakersfield Lunchroom- Corporation Yard 4101 Truxtun Ave. - Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us Chess Lessons J® ve y Creations #112500 , - #149317 Come learn the game of kings and ,.Come build a beautiful piece of jewelry. queens - chess! This newly revised from scratch thatyou Will enjoy foryears class is offering a terrific opportunity to to come. Join us in learning how to cut teach your child ·more than a game. and polish semi-precious gemsl:one Studies have shown that children who cabochon from the selection of rocks play chess do significantly better in available. Then, learn now to build a other areas of learning. Your child will sterling silver ring or pendent of 'your learn the fundamentals of chess and choice from the vadousdesigns offered. develop their skills. Help your child Don't miss out; sign u.p today! succeed by enrolling him in this wonderful class. . Day! Tuesday Thursday Day: Monday Jewelry blaking-. Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Time: 4:00-5:00pm Beading ,, ~, ,, ~,,~or~,sho Dates: Session'1: (Beginners) Sept. 7 - Oct. 26. #147815 5:00-6:00 pm .Session 1: (Intermediate) From necklacesl bracelets, purses. Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 DateS: Session 1: earrings, and more, you too can create Session 2: September 13 - October 4 your own jewelry. Take this w0rksllop Nov. 2 - Dec. 28 Session 2: today and start learning the art: Of Session 2: October 11 - November. i beading. You can decide what project Nov. 4 - Dec. 30 Session 3: you would like to make, and 'the Session 3: November 8 - 29 instructor will teach you how. Don't rniss Jan 4 - Feb. 22, Session 4: the fun; sign up today! SesSion 3: January 3 ~ 31 '. Jan 6 - Feb. 24 (no class 1/17) Day: ' Thursday Ages: 15 years and older , · Session 5: Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 p.m. Fee: . $85.00 per session .. February 7 - 28 Datea: Session 1: SePtember 9 Supplies:All materials (silver, solder, (nO class 2/20) Session 2: September 23 rock, and tools) are Ages: 6 - 14 years Session 3: October 14 included in class Fee: $24 per session Session 4: October 28 Irish'utter:Lewis· Matthias Helfrich Instructor:Debbie Taylor Session 5: November 4 Location: Helfrich's Jewe!ry Creations Location:Silver Creek Session 6: November 18 2225 River Blvd. Community Center Session 7~: December 2 ' Session 8: December 16 Session 9: January 13 ·, Session 10:January27 Session 11: February 10 SesSion 12: February 24 Ages: 16 years and older Fee: $10.00 per session Supplies: ' Supplies vary depending on project. Instructor can provide a supPly list, so you can purchase your supplies before class; or.you can pay instructor for supplies at' class. ' - Instructor:Sharon Muriel Location: Bead Connection 7701 White Lane, Suite B Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN i11111 Kitchenwsre & · Holiday. Ceramic Crocheting Odds and · ~1495~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Looking for that perfect g~? This class ~147916 * C~'~ic C~. is for you! Design your own unique Knifing and crocheting are no longer ~149100 ' ceramic bisque showpiece for the your grandmother'.s craft. If You are Want.toaddthatper~onaltouchto.your holidays. Add that special holiday looking for a way.to reduce stress, kitchen? Then sign up today, and decoration toyour home bysigning up express your creativity, or produce design your own unique ceramic bisque today! · accessories for your kitchen. Add that , beautiful wearable and home d~cor items, this class is for you. Come see special touch to your home! Day: Saturday , what eve~0ne from college studen~ to Time: 1:00-3:00pm actors, children to adults are Day: Saturday. - ' Dates: Session 1: October 2 discovering.. ~me: 1:00-3:00 pm SessiOn 2: ~ November 6 Dates: Sessioq 1: Janua~ 8 Session 3: December 4 DaY: wednesday . Session 2: Februa~ 5 *Ages: 16 years & older Time: .5:00-7:00 pm Ages: 16 Years & older Fee: $25.per session Dates: Session 1' F~: $25 per session $10 supply fee paid to September 1 - 22 $10 supp y fee paid to instructor ' Session 2: instructor In~or:Susan Roussel September 29 - October 20 I~:Susan Roussel L~tion: Silver Creek Session 3: L~ation: Silver Creek . Communi~ Center Communi~ Center ' .. October 27 - November 17 Session 4: December 1 - 22 Session 5: , The AA Secrets to Janua~5-26 Session 6: ~¢~~ ~129400 Februa~ 2 - 23 ~129000 By unders~nding the basics of Feng Need a makemver? Sign up tbday, and Shui, you will learn powe~ul techniques Ages: . 8 years and older let ,a professional teach you how to to nu~ure peace in y0urworld, balance Fee:. $40 per session create the home of yOur dreams and in your life, and harmony in your Supplies: : ,avoid decorating mistakes. Learn how relationships. Sign up today, and : SupplieS appropriate to your personally, lifesye, use of cOlors, investigate the methods of expressing your project and room arrangements can create these esoteric' principles. In~°r:Karen Rummans L~ation: Creative Pursuits your ideal..- ' · . Day: Saturday ' 7701 White Lane~ Suite B 'Day: Saturday Time: 10:00-11:30 am ~me: 9:00-11:00 am Qate: Session -1: October 30 Date: · Session 1: Session 2: Februa~ 5 ' '-' September 4 - 25 Ages: - 18 years & Older ~:~,~,~:~ ........... ~':~:~ ................................ ~ '" Session 2: Fee: $15 per person ~ ~;~;~ ~* ~:~':?'~' ~:~:~ '~':~;?"~ ~'~ ~ Janua~ 8- 29' Supplie~: Bring a qua~er-inch scale ~; ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~E~ Ages: 18 years & older drawing of your house or Fee: $55 per person sketch of your home to .... ~, ............ ~m~l~t~r~ .............................. ~ .... I~aor:Debra Blackmon, Interior class Design Socie~ and Interior In~or:Debra Blackmon, Interior Redesign Indust~ Sp~ialist Design Socie~ and Interior ............... ~;=;~,,~:~ .......... ~,,~,?~ ............ ~ ............. ~:~:~ L~ion: Silver Creek Redesign Indus~ Specialist. Communi~ Center Loation; Silver Creek Communi~ Center · Visit our web page~ at www. bakersfieldcity, us Creative Quilting ., #125000 Always admired hand-made quilts? Discover what you can create with the colors, patterns, and textures of fabric. This informative class will provide any prospective quilt-maker the knowledge and skills to tackle various quilt projects. Sign up , today, and start creating works of art. Day: Friday Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Dates: Session 1: September 3 & 17 Session 2: October 1 & 15 Session 3: November 5 & 19 Session 4: December 3 & 17 Session 5: JanuarY 7 & 21 . Session 6:February4 & 18.. Ages: 18 years and Older Fee: $10.00 per session Suppli'esi Fabric for quilt, rotary cutter & mat, acrylic ruler, iron, and sewing machine InstruCtor:Olivia Collins Location: Silver Creek Community Center Upholstery " #121800' · Nearly any piece of furniture can be made to look new again with new fabric: and refinished wood trim· You can accomplish the "designer look" at a very affordable ,price and have the satisfaction of Saying you did it yourself. Register earlyto receive a list of supplies for the class. 'Day Thursday Time: 7:15-10:00pm ' ' Dates: Session 1: 'September2-23 Session 2: October 7 - 28 Session 3: ' November 4- December 9 (no class 11/1'1 & 11/25) session 4: January 6- 27 session 5: 'February 3-24 Ages: 18 years & up Fee: $40 per session A supply fee will be determined by the instructor according to · project. Instructor:MarY Slier Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Basic Ballroom Dancing Beginning [ ®Q0y (Foxtrot & Waltz) #1489oo #149619 If you are tired 'of the same traditional exercise and dance classes, this class is Do you have a special event coming upfor you! Where else can you exercise have fun, laugh, and be beautiful uti at the tike a wedding, cruise, prom, or dance same time? Come learn the art of belly dancing. All ages, shapes, and sizes where you need to know howto dance? welcomed! Or, are you just tired of exercising in the gym? Learning to dance may be Day: Monday the solution. This class will give you Time: 7:15- 8:15 pm the basics necessary t6 step on to any Dates: Session 1: August 30 to September 27 dance ?!oor with confidence. (no class 9~6) Session 2: October 4-25 Day: Wednesday Session 3: November 1-22 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm Session 4: November 29 to December 20 Dates: Session 5: January 3-31 · Session 1: (no class 1/17) September 8-29 Session 6: February 7 to March 7 Session 2: (no class 2/21) October 6-27 Ages: 6 and older Session 3: Fee: $45 per person per session . January 5-26 #120900 Session 4: , Latin dance is hot, and you can be,tool February 2-23 Here is your.chance to learn those Latin Ages: 12 years and older steps such as Salsa, Merengue, Fee: $35 per person Tropical, and Cumbia in a fun and easy Instructor:Cianne McGinnis class. Classes will be held four times a Location: Turning Point ' /'~ '~,i.'~' ~"~ today!m°nth' Dip into the fun, and sign up Academy of Dance ~,,,.._~~ ~ {:i~.~,/ Day: Wednesday (~©~i[~ .. : . Time: Beginners:7:15-8:15 pm Intermediate:8:15-9:15 pm #140600 Dates: Enjoy the traditional American folk'dance taught to a variety of.music from SessiOn 1: bluegrass to pop-rock and country. Clogging is a fantastic form of exercise that September 15 to October 6 helps you develop balance, coordination, and flexibility. Come join this fast-paced, Session 2: exciting class. .. October 13 to November 3 Session 3: Day: Tuesday December 1-22 Time: Beginners: 7:15.7:45 pm Session 4: Easy Int.: 7:45-8:30 pr January 5-26 Intermediate: 8:30-9:15 Session 5: Int.& Advanced: 9:15-10:0( February 2-23 Dates: Session 1: September 7-28 Ages: 18 years and older Session 2: October 5-26 Fee: $20 per person per-session Session 3: . November 9-30 $35 per couple per'session Session 4: January 4-25 InslnJctor:Don Mingleton' Session 5: February 1-22 Location: Silver Creek Beginners may join: October 5"~ CommunitYCente~ Fee: Adults $16 per 4-weal 3n 15 years and under $12 per 4-week session Instructor:Loni O'Donley Location: Silver Creek Community Center Visit our web page at www, bakersfieldcity, us Mommy.and'Me Tiny Tykes - Ages 3 Months to Walking #119218 Discover your baby's natural abilities through warm-ups, songs, dances, and movements that strengthen your child both mentally and physically. Sham the excitement as your infant crawls, climbs,'hangs, and tumbles for the first time. Days: Monday Wednesday Times': 9:30-10:30 am 12:45~1:30pm .' Dates: Session 1' Sept 6 to Oct 25 Session' 1: Sept 1 to Oct 20- Session2:Nov1 to Jan 10' Session2: Oct 27 to Jan 5* Session 3: Jan 17 to March 7 Session 3: Jan 12 to March 2 *No classes 11/23 - 11/29 and 12/21 - 1/3 Ages: . 3 months to walking Fee~ $105 per session (Includes both classes a week) Mommy and Me Waddlers - Ages. Walking to 19 Months #119218 Join the fun as your child is introduced to a variety of stimulating experiences. This program focuses on the exploration of movement and encourages the development of sdcial skills. Sign up today, and watch your child grow! DaY: Wednesday -Friday Saturday Time:' 11:45 am-12:30 pm' 10:30-11:15am 9:15-10:00 am Dates: Session 1:'Sept 1 t0 Oct 20 Session 1:.Sept 3 to Oct 22 Session 1:Sept4 t0 Oct 23 Session 2: Oct 27 to ;Jan 5* Session 2: Oct 29 to Jan 7" Session 2: Oct 30 to Jan 8* Session 3: Jan 12 to March 2 Ses§ion 3: Jan 14 to March 4 Ses~i0n 3: Jan 15 to March 5 *No Classes 11/23 -11/29 and 12/21 - 1/3 Ages: Walking to 19 months Fee: ~105 per session (Includes 1 class and 1free play per week) Registration Fee: $25.00' Lifetime Membershippaid to My Gym Children's Fitness Center at first class. Location: My Gym Children's Fitness Center . r 4320 California Ave In theMervyns Shopping Center)' Da#ee, ,Cheer ' ' 8?2-90?? ~AP *BALLE~*JAZZ IIIP HOP*CtlEERLEADING GYMNASTIOS ,~111 ./I~ea * '2. Located Inside the East. Hills Mall Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN~ Tumbling & Gymn fiC ~110~ ~110101 - Age -. Time. Age = 1oooo ~ny tots exp~ore a variety of dance. You~ child'Will enjoy learning a varie~ styles in this combination class, of dance s~es inthis combination We now offer an evening time for this Beginning dancers will learn the basic class. 'Children will develop S~le and popular dance class. Your child will terms, ~s~ions, and movemen~of~p, self-Confidedce while learning foot enjoy learning a variety of dance styles ballet, and tumbling. Whata greatway positions, dance routines, and floor in this combination class. Children will to introduce your child to the beautiful exercises. ~ develop s~le and self-confidence while aR of dancing. Register earlyfor this learning foot positions, dance routines popular class. Day: Saturday and floor exercises. ~me: ' 9:30-10:30 a.m. Day: Tuesday Dates: Day~ Thursday ~me: 11:00-11:45 am . Session 1: -Time: 5:30-6:15 pm Dates: . September4-25- Dates: Session 1' Session 1: ' Session 2: September 2 - 23 September 7 - 28 October 2 - 23 Session 2: Session 2: Session 3: September 30 - October 21 October 5 - 26 October 30 - November 20 Session 3: Session 3: . Session 4: ~ October 28 - December 2' No,ember 9 - 30 Janua~ 8 - 29 . . (no clasS 11/11 & 11/25) Session 4: Session 5: Session 4: Janua~ 4 - 25 Februa~ 5 - 26 Janua~ 6- 27 Session 5: Session 5: Februa~ 1 - 22 . Pre-Scheo~ = ;~ ~=5 Februa~ 3~ 24 ~=~Ch~ = ~ ~=5 Day: Saturday Time: 11:30 am - i2:30 pm Day: Tuesday Dates~ ~me: 11:50-12:35 pm Session 1: Children will develop style and self- Dates: ~ September 4 - 25 ~nfidence while learning foOt positions, Session 1: '~ Session 2: ' dance routines, and floor exercises. septembe~ 7 - 28 ', October 2 - 23 Session 2: Session 3:. Day: Thursday October 5-26 ~ . Oct0ber. 30'_ N~vember.20 Time: 6:20-7:05 pm SesSion 3: ' Sess;on 4: Dates: Session Nov6mber 9 - 30 jan~a~ 8 - 29 September 2 - 23 Session 4: · Session 5: . Session 2: Janua~ 4.- 25 Februa~ 5~ 26 September 30 - October 21 Session 5: ~ ~ = = a =.= ~ a ~ ~ ~ a ~ ~ ~'~ ~ ~ = Session 3: Februa~ 1 - 22 Fee:~ $39 per session October 28 - December 2 = ~ = = = ~ ~ ~ a ~ ~ = = ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ = a..In~m:Belinda Bean, (no class 11/11 & 11/25) F~: $30 per session All ~ar Dance Session 4: ~ Belinda Bean, ~ L~tion:All ~r.Dance /, Janua~ 6 - 27 All ~ar Dance :3000 Mall ~ew Road Sessipn 5: . L~tion: Silver Creek ' (inside'East.Hills Mall) Februa~ 3 - 24 Communi~ Center Note: All registrations for this class must ~ke ' Fee: . $30 per session place at a Ci~ of Bakersfield R~reation In~m~or:Belinda Bean, and Parks office. No registrations will All ~ar Dance be accepted at All ~ar Dance ~udios. L~ation: Silver Creek Community Center Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity.us Gymnastics at American,Academy of Gymnastics You & Me #112706 12 months to 2 years, not potty traihed A playful parent/tot class centered around age-appropriate developmehtal movements using special tot-sized equipment. Class has a strong em phasis on socialization skills and group involvement. Days: Tuesday Saturday * ' Times: 11:10 am-12:00 pm 9:00-9:50 am Dates: Session 1' Aug 31 to Oct 12 Session 1: Sept 4 to Oct 16 Session 2: Oct 19.to Dec 7 Session 2: Oct 23 to Dec 1'1 Session 3: Jan 4 to Feb 22 Session 3: .Jan 8 to Feb 26 3 years - . .'. More physically challenging skills are presented to gi~e children stronger bodies and sharper minds, as well as a clearer understanding of their body's capabilities and limitations. This age group.is beginning to really step out and MOVE. Il: is essential that their physical challenges be monitored for safety, while their attempts are rewarded. Day: Monday Wednesday Thursday Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m. 9.:30-10:30 a.m. 6:00- 7:00 p.m.' Dates: Session. 1: Aug 30 to Oct 11 Session 1' Sept 1 to Oct'13 Session 1:' Sept 2 to Oct 14 Sessior~ 2: Oct 18 to Dec 6 Session 2: Oct 20 to Dec 8 Session 2: Oct 21 to Dec 9 Session 3: Jan 3 to Feb 21 Session 3: Jan 5 to Feb 23 Session 3: Jan 6 to' Feb 24- Fee: $99.00 per session Registration Fee: $30.00 paid to American Academy of Gyr~nastics at first class (good for one year)'~ Location: American Academy of Gymnastics 3556 Bowman Court 'Department of. Recreation & Parks 32§-FUNI~ Gymnastics A ®.ric=n Ac= ®my of #112706 4 5 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. Days: Monday Wednesday Thursday Times: 11:00 am -12:00 pm 9:30-10:30 am 10:00-11:00 am or 4:00-5:00 pm Dates: Session 1: Aug 30 to Oct 11 . Session 1: Sept 1 to Oct 13 Session 1: Sept2 to Oct'14 Session 2: Oct 18 to Dec 6 SesSion 2: Oct 20 to Dec 8 Session 2: Oct 21 to Dec 9 Session 3: Jan 3 to Feb 21 Session 3: Jan 5 to Feb 23 Session 3: Jan 6 to Feb 24 This class teaches basic gymnastic skills and is full of rewarding challenges that will encourage your child and have him striving to learn more, Days: Tuesday Friday saturday Times: 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 11:00 am-12:00 pm Dates: Sessibn 1: Aug 31 to Oct 12 Session 1: Sept 3 to Oct 15 Session 1:Sept'4 to Oct, 16 Session 2: Oct 19 to Dec 7 Session 2: Oct 22 to Dec 10 Session 2: Oct 23 to Dec 11 Session 3~ Jan 4 to Feb 22 Session 3: Jan 7 to Feb 25 Session 3: Jan 8 to Feb 26 · This class teaches basic_gymnastiC skills and is full of rewarding challenges that will encourage your child and have her . striving to learn more. Days: Thursday' Friday Saturday Times: 4:30-5:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 11:00 am-12:00 pm Dates: Session 1:Sept2toOct14 Session l:'Sept 3 to Oct15 Session 1:Sept4toOct16 Session 2: Oct 21 to Dec 9 Session 2: Oct 22 to Dec 10 Session 2: Oct 23 to Dec 11 , Session 3: Jan 6 to Feb 24 Session 3: Jan 7 to Feb 25 Session 3: Jan 8 to Feb 26 Fee: $99.00 per session Registration Fee: $30.00 paid to Ameri'can Academy of Gymnastics at first class (good for one year) Instructor: America n Academy of Gymnastics ' · Location: American Academy of Gymnastics - 3556 Bowman Court visit our web page at www, bakersfieldcity, us Karate and Self Defens® , f #142300 Build your self-confidence , coordination, balance, and good health habits in this traditional karate program. This class is for beginning to advanced students. Our trained instructors will · teach you how to defend' yourself in ' virtually every se f-defense situation you ~ may encounter. There is an annual fee for insurance Paid directly to the . instructor which includes membership to the Amateur Athletic Union. Come · , join the fun! r ' ~ .......... :' Days: Tuesday and Friday !" ~:""~:! ~i Time: 6:00 - 7:00 Pm . ,,,,~, .Dates: Session 1: Pilates September 3 - 28 Session 2: #141100 #148100 October 1 - 29 Have fun and get in shape with a . Sign up for our new Class this spring! Session 3: combination Of kickboxing and · Pilates uses the body's own weight for November5-30 aerobics. This unique class will reSistance to strengthen the "core" (no class 11/2 and 11/26) emphasize flexibility, coordination, mus. cles such as.abdominals, lower Session 4: balance, and cardiovascular exercise, back, and diaphragm. These exercises December 3 - 21 create stronger muscles to support the Session 5: Days: Monday and Wednesday spine. Special emphasis is given to January 4- 28 form, the use 'of brea!h, alignment, Session 6: Time: 6:00 -7:00 pm coordination', and whole body . February 1 ~25 awareness. Join us and discover the Ages: . Adults. and children 6 years Dates: Session 1' many b~nefts of Pilates! & up September 1 - 29 Fee: $35 per session (no clas?. 9/6) Days:' Monday, Tue. sday, and AAUInsurance: . Session 2: Thursday $12 a year for children October 4 - 27 Time: 8:30-9:30 am . $27 a year for adults Session 3: Dates: Session 1' Instructor:Ken Rosson ' November 1 - 29 Aug.26 - Sept 23 8t~ degree Black Belt (no class 11/24) (no class 9/6) Location: Silver Creek · Session 4: Session 2: Community Center December 1 - 29 Sept 27 - Oct 21 (no cla~s 1'2/22) -Session 3: Session 5: Oct 25 - Nov 23 January 3 - 31 (no class 11/2 & 11/1t) (no class 1/17) 'Session 4: Session 6: ' ' Jan 3 - 31 :~. '. Eeb.ruary 2 - 28 (no class 1/17) (no class 2/21) '" Session 5: Ages: 12 years and up Feb 1 - Mar 1 Fee: $25 per session ~. (no class 2/21) Instructor:Carriane Olivares Ages: 16 years and Older Certified Black Belt Instructor Fee: $40.00 per session Location:Silver Creek Instructor:Shanta Jones '~ Community Center Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of'Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN , Tai Chi #147200 #143700 Throu9h slow movements, you Will Has the stress of the day got you down? achieve inner strength, increased Are you constantly wound up in knots? flexibility, balance, rhythm, coordination, ~~~~ If you answered "yes", then have we and relaxation of the body. Tai Chi got the class for you! We now offer a promotes correct body'posture and C~n yoga class.· Come learn a centuries- decrease occurrence of falls in senior old method of relaxation and self citizens by as much as 48%. Tai Chi enlightenment. You will learn the has been recommended for people with ~ ,~=V=~=~ correct*me~hod of breathing as weli as .Multiple Sclerosis, high blood pressure, ~ many different POsitions to improve heart disease, arthritis, Parkins0n's, flexil3ility and promote health. Come respiratory disease, or depression, relaxwith us. Come join Tai Chi today. · ' ~J~ .-Days: Tuesday and Thursday' Days: Monday and Wednesday Z~~l~ . Time: Tuesday Time: 9:45-10:45 am 9:45-10:45 am Dates: Session 1: ThursdaY August 30 - September 2'7 9:45-11:15 am' (no class 9/6) ' Dates: Session 1: Session 2: '~ Sept 21 - Oct 14 September 29 -.October 25 Session 2: Session 3: Oct 19 - Nov 18 October 27 -November 22 (no class 11/2 & 11/11) Session 4: Session 3: " November 29 - December 22 Jan 4 - 27 Session 5: Session 4: January 3 - 31 Feb I - 24 (no class 1/17) Ages: 16 years and Older Session 6: Fee: $35 per sessior~ February 2 - March 2 Materials:Yoga mats are required (no class 2/21) Instructor:Shanta Jones · . Ages: 16 years and older ,. Location: Silver Creek Fee: $35 per'Session . Community Center Instructor:Sabrina.Kusek Location:Silver Creek Communit Center'· · Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us -I/lll,llll. Adult Softball. Cross Country Meet, Softball leagues are being offered for men's and co-ed teams. Games are held ' #113110 at local city parks o.n weekdays between the hours of 6:30 and 10:15.pm. Teams 3'his is a great event for boys or girls must be prepared to play any day of the week, Monday through Friday. ASA who enjoy running. Participants rules with modifications apply. The department reserves the right to place teams compete in 1K to 3K, depending on age. in divisions to maintain the quality of competition. Players' participation will be Teams or individuals are welcorne. limited to two men's plus one co-ed team per season. No team will be accepted Medals are awarded to the top 3 after the registration deadline unless needed to balance leagues or to maintain finishers in each age group; ribbons to equity. 4th through 6~ place~ A!I entrants should~ wear tennis shoes or running shoes; no Fall League ': ' ,. · . cleats allowed. . #123599 · ' Registration: July 19 - August 27 Day:. Saturday Games Begin: Week cJf September 13 Time: 10:00 am Managers' Meeting; Thursday, September 9 Date: October 2, 2004 Time: . .6:00 pm Ages: 6 to 13 years Location: Corporation Yard Fee: $3 per participant in · Lunch Room " advance 4101 Truxtun Ave $4 per participant on the Ages: .18 years and older day of the event Fee: $450 per team Location: Yokuts Park Locations: Beach, Planz, Wayside, and Dr. Martin Luther · King, Jr. parks -. Spring League Basketball Clinic ' #323599 #119799 Registration: Janua_ry 10 .- February 25 Secure your spot on the. team!! Brush Games Begin: Week of March 7 up on your skills so the coach'will notice' Managers' Meeting: Thursday, March 3 you.' This clinic will cover all sldlls Time: 6:00 pm needed to make you shine including Location: Corporation Yard passing, dribbling, shooting, and . Lunch Room scoring. One clinic will be offered under 4101 Truxtun Ave the covered court at the Silver Creek Ages: 18 years and older Center, and one will be offered indoors Fee: $450 per team at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Centei'. .' ' ' Locations: Beach, Planz, Wayside, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parks Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. Cent, er Day: Saturday Date: October 16 Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon .... ............... Ages: .7 - 12 years Fee: ' $35 ' :.. Silver Creek Center DaY: Saturday ..... "' '~ WAREHOUSE PLUS Date: October23 Time:. 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Team Sales · Shoes · Apparel Ages:7-12years Ac:c:essOHes · Trophies & Award~ Fee: $35 Custom Screen Printing · Embroidery '(661) 834'K!CK(s425) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Pee Wee Sport, Foo ba ~113299 ~119800 Introduce your child to the exciting world Play flag football and'learn the skills needed before playing tackle with the big of spo~s. Your child will be introduced boys~ Offensive and defensive skills such as passing, catching, blocking, and to basketball, soccer, track, and t-ball running with the ball are covered in practices. Practice once a week and play in a Suppodive and relaxed setting, games on Saturdays. Teamwork and fun are the focus in this recreational league. Paren~ must ac~mpany their child and help with each activin. Empower your Registration Deadline: September 17 child with this great opportunity for League Runs: September25-October 30 group PaAicipation and cooperation! Coaches Meeting: September 21,6:00 pm .. Don't forget the camera, water boffte, Parents Meeting: September 23, 6:00 pm. and sunscreen. Days: Saturdays ' Time: 9:00 am or 10:00 am Silver Creek Center ' Ages: 8 - 11 years Day: Saturday Fee: $40 Dates: Feb 5- Basketball Location: Silver Creek Park Feb 12- Tee-Bali Feb 19- Dodgeball Code of Conduct: Time: 10~00-11:30 am PaAicipants, parents, and volunteer coaches are expected to exhibit.appropriate Ages: 3 - 5 years behavior at all.times and at all youth spoAs programs. Each ~rent and Volunteer Fee: $35 per person coach is required to a~end a 1-hour meeting prior to their child pa~icipating or coaching in our youth spoAs programs. Jastro Park Day: Saturday ~-~ ~ Dates: March 3- Soccer March 12- Track March 19- Tee Ball ~112605 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Do you want to learn in-line or roller skating? Then, this class is for youl Ages: 3 - 5 yearn Ch dren and adults receive 30 minutes Fee: $35 per person of instruction, skate rental, and ~o hours of open skating at each lesson. Day: SaturdaY Time: 12:00 pm Tiny To~ (4 to 7 years) 12:30 pm Beginners (8 years & up) Open Skate:1:00 - ~:00 pm Dates: Session 1: September 4 - 25 :~ Session 2: SeSsion3: SeSsion 4: .Fee; $24 peK4 week session [~61] 524~266 ~ [~ 1] S~:1209' ~''- in~ru~o[:Natalie.~[~h,Fr~es Visit our web page at www. bak;,rsfieldcity, us Tennis Lessons - Siemon Park #142807 Learn the basics or increase your skills. Have some fun whi!e you exercise. Participants must have a racket and supply one unopened can of tennis balls. Class size .is limited, so sign up early. Days: *' Monday and Wednesday Time; 5:30-6:30 pm Children/Beginners 6:30-7:30 pm Adults Dates: Session 1' Sept 1'to 29 (no class 9/6) · ' Session 2: Oct 4 to 27 Session 3: Nov 1 to 29 (no class 11/24) ' · session 4: Dec 1 to 27 Session 5: Dec 29 to Jan 26 (no class 1/17) Session 6: Jan 31 to Feb 28 (no class.2/21). Ages:, Children 5- 15 Adults 16 years and older Fee: $28 for children $35 for adults inSlnJctor:Kevin Nichols Location: Siemon Park Tennis Lessons - Silver Creek Park #142800 *Interested in learning to play tennis? Group lessons are available for children ages 5 to, 15 and for adults age 16 and up. These classes offer a great opportunity to perfect your game or learn the basics. Participants must supply a racquet and one unopened can of tennis balls. Class size is limited, so sign up early! Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Children Beginners 7:30-8:30 pm Children Beginner/Intermediate 8:30-0:30 pm Adults Dates: Session 1: Aug 31 to Sept 23 ' Session 2: . Sept 28 to Oct 21 Session 3: Oct 26 to Nov 23 (no clasS 11/11) Session 4: Jan 4 to 27 Session 5: Feb 1 to 24 Ages: Children 5 - 15 years ~. Adults 16 years, and older Fee: $28 for children $35 for adults' InStrUcto?:Faye Feltus Location: Silver Creek Park Department of Recreation & Parks 326~FUNN If a participant cancels an event more Picnic areas are available for rental up to 120 calendar days in advance and no than 5 business days Prior to the event, later than 1:00 pm, 2 business days prior to !he date needed. Insurance, necessary the participant will be refunded any fees documents, and additional fees may be required depending on the type of event. paid minus the cancellation fee of $14. City. residents (anyone living within city limits, not inciuding county pockets) rnust provi.de If the Participant cancels the event less acceptable documentation. than 5 business days prior to the event, all fees paid will be forfeited. Any changes to your reservation must be made in person, and you will be charged an $8 rescheduling fee for any such change. Any changes must be made at least 2 business days before · the event. Party jumpers have become very popular for use at events held in the Many of the city parks have multi-use fields that can be used on a first-come, parks. You must have a reservable area first-serve, d basis. Beach Park and Yokuts Park have rentable fields. These rented in order to have a poctable fields are available fbc rental, if it b not a rest day for the field. They are available structuresetupatacitypark. Additional for rental up to 120 calendar days'in advance and no later than l :00 pm, 2 business fees and in[;urance may be require.cl, days prior to the date needed. Call $26-FUNN for availablility There are s~x lighted, regulation softball 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 avariable 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 latbr than 1:00 pm, 2 business days pdor to the da te needed. Call 326-FUNN for ava~lability. DISCOVER YOUR PARKS! Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us MOVIE 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 eligibleto win free raffle prizes., So pack up · your picnic gear, blankets and lawn chairs, and leave the entertainment to us. Popcorn and sodas will be available for a small fee. August 20 ET(.PG) Siemon Park SePtember 17 Spy Kids Jastro Park. Sel:/tember'24 Finding Nemo River Oak Park. October 8, Monsters, Inc. Bill Park Greans Fridays At Dusk Free! Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN 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. Participant or Parent/Guardian, if participant is a minor . . ' , First Name: ,, Las~ Name: Address! city:.,, zip:. Home Work · Cell Phone:', ' ' : P'hone:' ~ Phone: ' "" '" E-mail Address: * * .~. Emergency ContactName & Phone: , * ~ "~ Special inform'etlon (Medical alerts, et~.). *' . ~-' . , Youth Sports: Shirt Size: .'{'" ;~' '- ,~ ,L:i. GYade in Sch*o~l: .'-~ . - ' ;.,:, ;,' - · , ~ ~· TOTAL $ ' · ' '. Release/Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: / IN CONSiDERATIoN of. my and/or,my child(ten) ,being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage which may hereafter accrue to.me or my ' child(ten) as a result of my ,or my child(ren)'s participation in this event. This release/assumption of risk is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing parties from any and all liability arising out of, or in a.ny way connected with, said acceptance and receipt, even though liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned herein. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the undersigned assumes all risks associated with !his event and that this waiver releas.~ and assumption of dsk is to be binding on my or my child(ren)'s heirs and assigns· · I agre~ to indemnify and hold f'rea and harmiess the foregoing parties from any'loss, liability, damage or expense which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintena.nce, or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ran). .' I HAVE CAREFULLY RE~D THIS AGREEMENTAND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THA~ THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature: Date: If participant is under '18 years old, parent or guardian mqst sign release.. OFFIC~= USE ONLY: · Init'ials · Date Receipt # Amount $ ' Check Cash or Credit Card Please ComPlete if Paying by Credit Card (Mail-in registrations only) Credit Card Number: ',. ,· For Your Convenience ~ · .. Visit our web page at www. bakersfieldcity, us '(&:, ,, ~ - ' .- ..... .~. :~:', Great American Cie Keep Bakersfield Beautiful"Needs Your Help!;,.i: :.~.l. ast year's Great American Cleanup :' ~. ~:,~;:' ~;,~, .~ .~;~: ?~:.~ /~aS a huge success. ,Platoon being "TO enga~ individuals to ta~'., ~':s~ '; ~:':'~"' part~ Of ~this year's event. '~l'~nihg 'up Cal~Orfiia by':pa~i~i~Ung improving their community." . . inthelarges('blean~p.and'beautifimtion. . . ~' event n the.state C tizens .across..~ ': -.Keep Amed~ ~autfful's mi~n ~ ~ . :~'~ ' .' ~ ' ..r ~ . . ,.,~ ~ .., , ~ =~? ..~ "' ' . ' , , ' ' ~ CahfOrma w~ll~ be pa~c~pabng ~n.~h~er~.;;~ There are plen~ of opp6Kunities to volunteer for'pr0jects that:bea~uti~'bUr Cit~:" mohth. 0fAPfil~:'::w~ ~eed your h~lL~,t~ Ongoing projects could range from planting'flowers, t6 picking'up li~eh If you, .... :spye~d'theword and ~ke o~nership ih are interested in volunteerin~ ~o beauti~.our communi~ in ony. way; ~leaSe call fl~htin~ li~er, D0fi~t"~ss this 6p~uni~ 8~-Ccfi~, so.we can. assist you. .'~ ~?./ .~ L .~' ?~:: ~?' ~.~ ~ :~ ( ~ ~ ,'~.'TM.'t0~ mako a d~ffemne~ and holp ~ ~ '" ' ,, · ~' -"'. ' : '~ . ~:"-.' ~;' g ';~',-.~ ~*¢'~;~[~ "~' "~ ~'; ~. 7;: ~ ~ ~ . Have you ever spotted an area of-the city i~:hee~*'0f~a Clean~H~s:hoW V6~:¥,;~:,7%~ ~?~. ~, _. . .' can help. G~ve us a call at 86:CLEAN w th th'e spec fi~:'*~e~ b~tiO~ ~mss stm~;,~?,:~{:~,:'.: ~, ~ ~,,:, ~ , - a d what need to be cleaned up. t t s a job that we re capab e o~ ng care of; ,'-~*.- ,r'~'(;.'~ ~, '-;Saturday And 23 we II be out there as soon as possible. If not, we will organize a volunteer group :-:.:~ ?,. '~-', ,t~ help us clean the area. You can assist us in keeping Bakersfield beautiful Yokuts Pa~ simply by calling. Want t0 get more involved? We are also looking for additional Cleanup volunteergroups who Would be interested in going to the areas that am reposed. 9:00 am -.,12:00'pm If your group would be interested in this volunteer oppo~uni~, please call today! ' :" ~ - :' ' ' ~ E~n~h "--~, ....... '~ .... '" ' ..' ': ?'~;?*'~'~ ....... "'__ _,,.._ ~ b~d~d__.._ . ieers who '" ":~": ~'/" ":~" '" ~" .participate. Mou will.enjoy music, . · .....,~_~.~ .,.~, ......... ...?;:. ente~inment, ~hildren's activities and cleanupLevent in ~our/.ne ghborho~, ", '"'~: "~ :' Keep Bakersfield Beautiful' would be K~p~r~elSBeau~l - ,~'. happy ::to .provide ~a~~ ~Os, ~loves,. ..a~nd. water bott ~ ~ ~o .c~n c99r~in~to oquip~ont roquiroment~ ..... ' "'"' ' ..... ' ' ~ ' with ,,,~;~:o ,,u'~o''~wu,u~a~': DiVisYon. :~" 86- CLEAN tod~yE F'.~ . ';~.{,~ ~"-::~:~:: . Surse~. hn~mp~g,Gi~.Shop Depa~ment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Recrea~n .~cParlcs park hm Plcnle ~reas LEGEND PAI.A~NO DR Park Location ~ ~. -- 11 Cn~le~er Hams S,~ ~ Matin Lurer NJng ~. ~: ~ E, C~i~m~ & So~ O~ns ~nOak ~ pe~V~ & Mill OekRun ~LL~ ~ 31 Rio Vi~a ~ ~a ~5~ ~ 32 R~ Oaks klo~t~n ~ ~Om Hams &~nt~ ~ ~er~ ~ ~ ~ Hams & EP~ ~ CI T Y OF BAKER SFIEL D Recreation 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 326-FUNN www. bakersfieldcity, us ITl B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM August 27, 2004 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Director of Recreation and Parks~/~ SUBJECT: Purchase of Property for Park at Mt. Vista and Harris Road A park is planned for the neighborhood near Mountain Vista and Harris Road in Southwest Bakersfield. Staff has agreed with Centex Homes on a price for 10 acres of land. The purchase agreement will be on the September 8th agenda. As a reminder, two of the 10 acres is planned for a fire station site. SAVE THE BLITZ Bakersfield's Arena Football Team Attention community leaders. In order for our arena football to stay operational, Bakersfield Sports Entertainment is looking for some folks to step-up and join us in keeping this community asset by becoming a part-owner. Tuesday, August 31, 2004, 4pm Club Room, Centennial Garden 1001 Tmxmn Ave You must RSVP in order to attend. Please RSVP to: Pam Sears, Bakersfield Sports Entertainment 661-324-7825 -or- psears~bakersfieldcondors.com ECE VED ;JTY JVIANAGER'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: August 26, 2004. TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Accreditation Program for Cities Ref000908 (WARD 2) Councilmember Benham requested staff provide a report regarding a letter from the Tree Foundation requesting a review of an accreditation programs for cities. Staff reviewed the tree accreditation program for cities sponsored by The Society of Municipal Arborists. Our Urban Forester has been a member for several years. Our review of the accreditation program revealed several items. We can fulfill most of the requirements but there are several which would need to improve in order to meet their standard. As we understand it, SMA requires an eight (8) year pruning cycle for city trees and our current cycle is about twenty-five (25) years. Another requirement is one (1) pruner for every 10,000 trees. For us to meet that standard we would have to employ twelve (12) new pruners. It will probably be several years before we can meet the above requirements but they are positive and worthwhile goals to be working towards. We have sent a response letter to the Tree Foundation informing them of the above information. S:\RefOoogo8.doc August 25, 2004 (2:0GPM) BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~'-AU --"--~ "G ~ T ,04 FROM: W.R. Rector, Chief of Police ~ DATE: August 26, 2004 C~'f¥' ~'iANAGER'S SUBJECT: Motorized Scooters on the Bike Path Council Referral No. 000902 (Ward 2) COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF PATROL THE BIKE PATH NEAR THE WESTCHESTER RIVERIA AREA FOR MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND CONTACT CITIZEN. In response to Council Member Benham's request, Operations Division staff has logged Mrs. Anderson's complaint in our Community Oriented Policing (COPPS) book for future reference and extra patrol. Officer O'Nesky personally contacted Mrs. Anderson on August 24th and she advised him that the problem with the motorized scooters is occurring mainly on the weekends so he intends to check the area during those times. Other officers assigned to the area will do the same. State law permits operation of motorized scooters by approved operators on certain bike paths but the Municipal Code prohibits any motorized conveyance on the bike path, so if anyone is caught they will be cited. WRR/vrf RECEWE© B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM August 24, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR f,,A,_' SUBJECT: UPDATE ON "P" STREET SEWER Council Referral #904 Councilmember Carson requested an update regarding the sewer line project on "P" Street. Staff has completed the design of the project and preparation of construction documents. Once funding is identified for the project, a few minor changes will be necessary to update those documents to our current standards. In regards to funding, staff applied for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in October 2003. That funding request was not approved by the Economic and Community Development Department due to limited available funding for all the various City projects and programs. Other funding options include 1) creating a planned sewer area through which the property owners who benefit from the project would reimburse the City for the cost of the project and 2) reapplying for CDBG funds in October 2004. Each of these options has different impacts to the project schedule and fees that the property owners would have to pay. Staff recommends pursuing CDBG funding in FY2005-06 for this project. That funding, if approved, would allow construction of the project to start after October 1,2005 and be completed by late December 2005 or early January 2006. Copy: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director Conchita Walker, Public Works Engineering G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~004\08.18~904_Rev1 .doc BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM August 25, 2004 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~~ dt.~.3 FROM: Donna L. Kurtz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF MEDIAN ON UNION AVENUE Council Referral No. Ref000903 Councilmember Carson requested staff investigate the feasibility of extending the beautification medians on Union Avenue from Casa Loma to Planz, and report back to Council. Public Works Department will be putting together an estimate on the cost for median improvements on Union Avenue between Ming Avenue and Planz Road. As you are aware, the Union Avenue 'right-of-way (between Ming and Planz) is maintained by the County, and the properties along the west side of Union Avenue are also in the County. In order for the City to do work in the County right-of-way, the City would need an encroachment permit from the County and any improvements would need to be approved by the County. Most likely the County would require that the City agree to maintain the improvement in perpetuity. The project site is outside the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area boundary. In order for tax increment funds to be used to fund this project, the RDA would need to make an "Of Benefit" finding that the proposed improvements would benefit the Project Area. In order to use HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for this project under the "Prevention or the elimination of Slum or Blight", the local jurisdiction must officially designate that an area meets the definition of slum, blighted, deteriorated or deterioratio,n area under State or local law. In this case, the County would need to make that designation. S:\DEBBIE'S\Council Referrals\union avenue streetscape.doc Along both sides of the one mile stretch of South Union Avenue, the predominate use of that area are automobile related services and automobile dismantling. The zoning of the on the County side is M-2 General Manufacturing and on the City side the zoning M-1 Light Manufacturing. In 2000/2001, in a joint effort between the City and County, the South Union Avenue Median Improvement project was completed between Brundage Lane and Ming Avenue (a one- mile stretch). This project included landscaping, irrigation and lighting improvements, the total cost of that project was $935,000. With the increase in the construction cost that the City has experienced in the last four years, the cost to complete the Ming/Planz extension could very well run over $1.5 million. S:~DEBBIE'S~Council Referrals~union avenue streetscape.doc B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM /~.~j/ August 25, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ~ / FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS' DIRECTOR~..,,.~L.~ SUBJECT: PUD @ 1000 RIVER RANCH DRIVE Council Referral #897 Councilmember Couch requested he be kept apprised of the development within this area as it occurs. He requested staff take special care with the planned location of stop signs and stop signals and address the concerns of the neighbors when determining placement. Note: This is a dual referral with Development Services. In response to neighborhood requests, the Planning Department scheduled a meeting with residents of the surrounding neighborhood of the PUD at 1000 River Ranch Drive (Tentative Tract 6295) and asked for a small group, representing the neighborhood, to attend. Jim Holladay, of the Subdivision Engineering Section of Public Works Engineering, and Bruce Deeter, of the Traffic Engineering Section of Public Works Engineering, also attended the evening meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2004, which was held at the Development Services Building, Planning Department offices. As requested in the meeting, Traffic Engineering staff conducted an intersection control study for the intersection of River Ranch Drive and Brimhall Road, in the following weeks. The study also included review of the neighborhood to address other concerns within the residential interior streets. The intersection study at River Ranch/Brimhall was done in accordance with the Caltrans Traffic Manual on August 13, 2004 and the results are as follows: 1. No intersection-related collision had occurred at the intersection in the most recent 12-month period, based on Bakersfield Police Department records. The average hourly intersection approach volume in the peak eight-hour period was 1,341 vehicles and the total intersection approach volume was 19,611 vehicles. The August 25, 2004 Memo to Alan Tandy, City Manager Ref: PUD @ 1000 RIVER RANCH DRIVE Council Referral #897 average side street volume in the same eight-hour peak period was only 46 vehicles. No warrant for all-way stop control was met. A traffic signal warrant study was also conducted. The intersection did meet one warrant for a traffic signal. The peak hour volume warrant, based on volumes on the main road, was met. The intersection was added to the Traffic Engineer's list of warranted, but unfunded, signals for consideration of future funding. 2. After an engineering review and inspection of the residential interior streets, a work order was issued to install side street stops for the streets intersecting Harvest Creek, as requested by the residents. Speed limit signs (25 mph) are already in place on Harvest Creek. A 24-hour speed profile and vehicle volume count on Harvest Creek and on Sand Creek has been scheduled and the results will be forwarded to the Police Department to aid in their increased enforcement of speed limits in the area. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~2004\08-18~897-RiverRanchDdve-Ref.doc F ECEtVED B A K E R $ F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM August 24, 2OO4 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ,~ FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: BIKEPATH ACCESS FROM JEWETTA Council Referral #907 Councilmember Couch requested staff provide an update on behalf of Mr. Saltz regarding the feasibility of providing access to the Bike path from Jewetta, where pipe is going in, and report back to Council. Staff has contacted Mr. Saltz in regards to an additional access to the bike path from Jewetta Avenue at Stockdale Highway. Currently, paved access to the bike path exists on both sides of Stockdale Highway at the Kern River. Mr. Saltz expressed concern of cyclists accessing the new bike path around the reservoir near Jewetta Avenue. Cyclists are riding in the shoulder area against the flow of traffic on westbound Stockdale Highway for approximately 250 feet and then carry the bike across the dirt for approximately 25 feet to reach the bike path. Mr. Saltz has requested a paved access near the intersection of Stockdale Highway at Jewetta Avenue. Staff has reviewed the intersection and is recommending construction of an asphalt pavement access from the north east corner of Stockdale Highway at Jewetta Avenue to the bike path around the reservoir. However, the asphalt path cannot be constructed until the current construction of utilities has been completed and properly backfilled. Staff will monitor the progress of the utility companies to expedite construction of this additional access to the bike path. Until construction of the paved access is complete, staff is recommending that cyclists use the bike path accesses on Stockdale Highway and cyclists travel with the direction of traffic. Cyclists on Jewetta Avenue southbound to the bike path should use the traffic signal at Stockdale Highway and Jewetta Avenue to access the bike path on the south side of Stockdale Highway. G:\GROUPDA~Referrals~2004\08-18\907.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANANGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM ~ -'~/' d / August 27, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JOHN W. STINSOI~, A~SISTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ROAD REPAIR FUNDING POLICY USING FACILITY REPLACEMENT RESERVE OR ONE-TIME FUNDS At the August 18th Council meeting Councilmember Maggard referred the issue of utilizing Facility Replacement Reserve funds or other one-time funds for road repairs to the Budget'and Finance Committee for discussion. For nearly the last ten years, the City of Bakersfield has held money in an account called the Facility Replacement Reserve (FRR). The account was initially created at the request first of the Budget and Finance Committee, then by the full City Council. The precipitating event was the discovery of substantial and costly damages to the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, as well as concrete at the Convention Center. In Enterprise Funds (sewer, etc.) the City depreciates capital assets by setting aside money for replacement. Prior to the creation of the FRR, that was not done for General Fund Capital Assets, such as City Hall; Fire Stations, Police Headquarters, etc. The FRR has been treated as a rainy-day account. That is, it is rarely used and is being saved for special circumstances. It was used, in total, to build Centennial Garden due to the exceptional benefits of that project. It was proposed to be used again for the City Center project, applying to the stadium, with a return coming to the City of $80 million in tax base. That project did not happen. The FY 2003-04 budget included $900,000 from the reserve to address the impacts of state budget actions on the General Fund during that fiscal year, however, due to larger than anticipated beginning fund balance those funds did not need to be transferred from the FRR to the General Fund. Additionally, in FY 2003-04 we transferred $1.5 million for the emergency canal crossing repairs that were needed at various locations. In the FY 2004-05 budget $400,000 was dedicated from the Facilities Replacement Reserve to provide additional funding for the City Hall HVAC upgrade. The current remaining balance in the Facilities Replacement Reserve is $2.3 million. As discussed at the Council meeting, the city from time to time will receive revenue which is of a non-recurring or "one-time" nature. Council policy has been to utilize or set aside these funds for one-time purposes including capital projects and setting additional funds aside in the FRR. Additionally, funds set aside in the FRR also serve as a form of insurance which can be available for significant one-time capital repairs or to address other significant one-time needs or priorities. It is important to keep as much in the fund as possible for unexpected capital replacement needs in the General Fund for such things as storm damage, canal failure, building roof or HVAC replacement etc. It is a far less painful way to deal with emergencies as opposed to dipping into the General Fund operating budget. Staff is currently waiting on several pieces of financial information that relate to this issue. This includes: completion of negotiations with the County regarding booking fee payments, a portion of which is to be reimbursed by the state for this fiscal year; completion of the annual financial report to determine available General Fund year end balance figures; updated sales and property tax information; and completion of the workers compensation actuarial analysis and determination of it's impact on the Self Insurance fund. It appears that several of these items may experience positive trends that could result in additional revenues which may be available for the purposes suggested by Councilmember Maggard. However, until we receive specific information and resolution of these items it would be premature to appropriate or allocate any funds to specific purposes. It is anticipated that information on the above items will be forthcoming over the next several months and mid-year budget adjustments to both on-going and one-time expenditures would be brought to the Council for consideration at that time. Ii AUG 2 3 ~oo~, B A K E R $ F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM August 23, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: GRAFFITI ON LEMAY Council Referral #888 Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff remove graffiti from the masonry wall on South H at LeMay. The Anti-Graffiti team removed graffiti from the masonry wall on South H at LeMay on Thursday, August 19, 2004. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~2004\08-18\888 - GS.doc DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: August 27, 2004 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager Alan Christensen, Director Recreation and Parks/~.. FROM: SUBJECT: Use of Park for Toy Run Ref000910 ( City Wide) Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff contact Mr. Evenson regarding their request to assemble at Beach Park for their annual to mn. Staff met with Mr. Evenson to discuss their toy run event that would be held on December 12, 2004 beginning at Beach Park. After meeting and discussing the details of the event with organizers staff will approve a reservation permit for the event in December. The group will be completing the reservation paperwork in October. S:\Counci} Referrals 2004\Re000910.doc August 27, 2004 (12:57PM) B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM August 27, 2004 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III ~ ~ SUBJECT: LICENSING CATS (REFERRAL #000909) This memorandum responds to Councilmember Salvaggio's request for a report on the pros and cons of licensing cats. Cats have been the nation's most popular pets since the mid-1980's. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (AAPMA) 2003-2004 National Pet Owners Survey, there are 77.6 million ownedcats in the U.S. and 84% of them are spayed or neutered. (This compares to 65 million owned dogs, with 72% spayed or neutered.) The positive aspects indicated for licensing cats include the following: Protects against rabies when vaccination required Promotes spaying and neutering through licensing incentives Helps return lost cats to their owners, rather than shelters, through pet identification Protects cats found outside from disease Protects the public from trespasses on neighbor's property Allows cat owners to partially assume responsibility for and cost of problems caused by outside cats The negative aspects indicated for licensing cats include the following: Coercive legislation should be the last resort for cat licensing Mandatory licensing increases bureaucracy and is expensive Does not solve the issue of "free-roaming" or feral cats Punishes those who care for their own cats, neighborhood strays, and feral cat colonies Strays and feral cats are more likely to be rounded up and euthanized as they are without licenses Compliance will be Iow and enforcement problematical Mandatory cat licensing primarily benefits animal care agencies, humane societies and others involved in the business of animal control The Cat Fancier's Association, Inc. (CFA) feels voluntary licensing with incentives should be tried first. On the other hand, the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) feels mandatory cat licensing is a sensible approach. Per the Conservancy, problems stem from cat breeding potential, the potential spread of rabies, and irresponsible caretakers. The fees paid by cat owners help local governments provide shelter for increasing numbers of cats and provide a way to raise needed revenues from cat owners, who should rightly help pay for cat-related services, as dog owners have historically been asked to do for dogs. Cat licensing helps protect Alan Tandy, City Manager August 24, 2004 Page 2 Cat Licensing the public from problems ranging from trespassing on neighbors' property to health concerns. A well written cat licensing ordinance links licenses with rabies vaccinations, providing a needed enforcement tool in states and localities where rabies vaccinations are mandatory. The American Bird Conservancy is quick to point out, however, that no effective animal care and control program can be fully funded from licensing revenue; license fees are always used as a supplemental revenue source. Alley Cat Allies (ACA), a national feral cat coalition based in Washington, D.C., promotes trap- neuter-return efforts. ACA wants others to avoid confusing the need to manage stray pets in the community with the need to manage the rights of pet 'owners. It feels responsible pet care includes providing the pet with an ID, by spaying and neutering, and by helping other animals in the community benefit from the same care. The San Francisco SPCA (SFSPCA) feels little evidence has been found to support mandatory cat licensing legislation to help cats or their caretakers. Further, the SFSPCA feels the primary effects of mandatory cat licensing legislation put the lives and well-being of cats at risk, serve as a tool for round-up-and-kill campaigns, penalize responsible cat owners, forces many compassionate caretakers to stop providing for homeless and abandoned cats, cost local governments and taxpayers money, and inappropriately expand the power and reach of government bureaucracies and enforcement agencies. The use of pet identification in the form of ID tags is highly recommended by humane agencies. Pets911 encourages their use as well as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) which feels proper identification tags are your pet's first ticket home if it becomes lost. Microchip implants, too, provide an important extra level of protection in the event a pet becomes separated from his collar or tags and are becoming more and more popular. An owner not willing to license his/her cat may also be unwilling to spay or neuter it as a basic- method of remedying pet overpopulation. "Non-owned" neighborhood cats fed by area residents as well as feral (wild) cat populations which live primarily on their own with a minimum of human intervention present additional problems. Regulations regarding non-owned or feral cats (feeding, licensing, spay/neutering) are particularly hard to enforce and very unpopular. HSUS believes that communities must develop, implement, regularly evaluate, and update comprehensive laws, policies, and education programs about cats and cat care. These must be pragmatic approaches designed to reduce cats' suffering and also respond to cat-related conflicts, yet remain acceptable to people in the community. To do this, the HSUS believes local governments must adequately fund animal care and control programs and enforce cat control ordinances, using general revenues as well as monies collected through licensing and user fees. However, the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) feels mandatory cat licensing is ill- conceived and ill-advised. Caring can't be mandated, and a licensing mandate will end up punishing those who care for their own cats, neighborhood strays, and feral cat colonies by imposing a tax on their compassion. The stray and feral populations of cats are much higher than the respective populations of dogs. Since unowned cats are not likely to be licensed under the law, they either are ignored or rounded up and killed, as they are without licensing. Government mandates that seek to blame and punish pet owners are likely to be costly and counterproductive. Alan Tandy, Ci~ Manager August24,2004 Page 3 CatLicensing For those cities which do require licenses for cats, generally the purpose is twofold: provide contact information if the pet is lost, and ensure that a pet has received the necessary rabies vaccination. A mandatory cat licensing program can only succeed if the community accepts that it is necessary. This would be another situation where the City and County would have to work together to jointly develop a plan that would be acceptable and workable within the intermingled jurisdictions. In considering establishing such a program, a few of the issues would include: setting up joint procedures and policies for implementation, enforcement and assessment; community education and acceptance; spay/neuter incentives; program expenses such as license tags, paperwork, personnel, time for answering questions, mailing renewals; enforcement; and public relations. Many of these issues would also need to be considered in the establishment of any voluntary cat licensing program. It is clear that not everyone agrees on the issue of licensing cats. Any successful cat licensing program would have to have "buy in" from the community. The rationale for licensing cats in our community (a new program as well as a new fee) would need to be fully explained and accepted by the community at large. P:~T~M0408271-CatLicensing RECEIVED,' MANAGER'S ." :':, "" DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: August 25, 2004 /q TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Director ation and Parks~_~ SUBJECT: Clean-Up of Entrances at Season's Development Ref000905 ( WARD 6) Councilmember Sullivan requested staff perform maintenance at the entrances to the Season's subdivision on New Stine at Harris and Ashe Roads. Staff cleaned the weeds out of the entrance areas and nearbystreetscapes along with an application of a pre-emergent chemicals to minimize the growth of weeds. Trees and shrubs were also trimmed and cleaned up in this area as well. S:~RefOOO905.doc August 24, 2004 (11:34AM) : RECEIVED ,.1'~ I'VIANAGER% :'~ DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: August 26, 2004 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~~ Alan Christensen, Director Recreation and Parks/~__~' SUBJECT: Concerns Regarding T-Ball Program Ref000896 (WARD 6) Councilmember Sullivan requested staff contact Mr. Yeley regarding his concerns with the summer T-Ball Program and report back to Council. Staff discussed with Mr. Yeley the Summer T-Ball program. We have noted his concerns and questions regarding the program. We will meet with the T-Ball staff and address the various concerns. A follow up report will be forwarded to Council at a later date. S:\Council Referrals 2004\R~000896.doc August 26, 2004 (8:28AM)