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Home My WebLink About09/07/01 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM September 7, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /~"% SUBJECT: General Information 1. Councilmember Carson has referred to the Legislative and Litigation Committee the question of streamlining (or shortening) the Council meetings. Early ideas include using the 5:15 p.m. time to do regular business when the agenda is heavy and moving non- agenda related public statements to the end of the regular meeting. If any of you have ideas that would be good to present to the committee, please call them in. We will survey other cities and break down past meetings by time spent in each agenda section to see if that helps. 2. Plans for the new 30-acre park adjacent to the "Crossings" are developing nicely. 3. 'The Meadows Field Terminal Steering Committee met this week. It looks like their plans are advancing with a quality design. Also, Federal grants have increased, so some of the $2.5 million pledged will come back to the City. 4. The Police Department has provided the attached report on "Crime 2001 in Selected California Jurisdictions, January through June". The FBI statistics for Bakersfield indicate that overall crime is down 5.9%, and the California index shows an 11.4% decrease (arson crimes not included in that pementage). 5. The activity report for the month of August is enclosed for your information. 6. Attached is another positive article on Bakersfield, from the website of Personal Finance. It lists us as being one of the 10 cheapest places to live in the nation. 6. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Carson · Code enforcement action at 324 T Street; Councilmember Salvaggio ' · Citizen inquiry regarding a group home located at 1216 Sandra Drive. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM September 4, 2001 To: Alan Tandy, city Manager Honorable Mayor Hall and Council Members From: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police ~ Subject: Crime Statistics for January through June 2000 and 2001 I have attached the preliminary report of "Crime 2001 in Selected California Jurisdictions, January through June." This report compares crime statistics for the first six months of 2001 to the same time period last year. The FIBI Crime Index indicates that overall crime is down 5,9% while the overall California Crime Index, (which does not include the crime classification of arson), is down 11.4%. The largest reductions have occurred in the area of property crimes which show a decrease of 16.6%. In the violent crime category, robberies and agg/~avated assault show a 14.7% and 13.6% increase respectively. / Pl~/ase call me if you have any questions. SEP- 2001 0 CRIMES REPORTED FOR SELECTED CALIFORNIA JURISDICTIONS m January lhfough June, 2000 anti 200-1 Ely Number and Percent Change January-- Crime ~dex Cf~me Index F-~x~ible AOgr'dvated Mol~' Bal;erslield 2000 5,2~ 2,052 343 9 14 136 184 1,709 1.159 5(~0 3,141 57 Polioe Deix.lment 2001 4.9~9 1,818 392 11 1~ 156 209 1,42~ 932 494 3,004 117 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: September 5, 2001 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Monthly Report for August Attached are the summary activity reports from each division for August. Detailed information is available. Of note in August was:: Aquatics: This month's report contains a summary of the 2001 s'ummer program. David Stricker and Josh Romine have compiled a lengthy, comprehensive report. Please let me know if you would like a copy. Attendance this year increased approximately 3,300 from 2000. The "free" pass program was utilized by seventy-three individuals. Twenty-seven passes were issued for the "high demand" pools and forty-six for the "lower demand" pools. Rockin' by the River: Attendance was up again this year. Staff estimates that total attendance increased by 5,000 this year. More importantly, the event continues to be a "quality, family experience." We heard from several individuals that this is "the best event in Bakersfield!" Softball: The summer league concluded with a total of sixty-six teams competing, which represented 1,033 players. ,Keep Bakersfield Beautiful: Staff continues to work towards the city's certification which will occur on October 5, 2001. During this process, staff has conducted training, conducted a litter survey, and a poster contest. The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee is looking forward to celebrating "our" certification with you and your staff, as well as the city council. Here We Grow Again: We accepted an additional 1.896 acres for maintenance. c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation 8cParlcs August 2001 Monthly Report Submitted by: David Stricker, Acting SuperVisor. Josh Romine, Acting Recreation Specialist AQUATICS AQUATIC ATTENDANCE The aquatic season ended on Sunday, August 19th. For the 2001 season, over 56,800 people utilized our aquatic facilities compared to over 55,500 for the previous year. This year's attendance figures show a 35% overall increase in usage as compared to 1999. Aquatic Attendance: See Following Pages For Detail RECREATIONAL SWIMMING Recreational swimming attendance increased by 3,300 participants as compared to the previous year. Recreational Swimming: See Following Pages For Detail SWIM LESSONS & SWIM TEAM During the summer of 2001 the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department conducted a su~¥ey of the parents/guardians of the participants for the swim lessons and swim team programs. This surVey was used to improve the swim lessons and swim team programs. Swim Lesson & Swim Team Evaluation Summary: See Following Pages CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parlcs Aquatics 2001 Summary Submitted by David Stricker, Acting Recreation Supervisor Josh Romine, Acting Recreation Specialist 2001 Attendance Tot.als CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation gcPar i Overall Attendance Totals June Totals: ~ 10039 17270 16766 July Totals: 21846 25219 28122 August Totals: 10160 13031 11914 Season Totals: 420451 555201 56802 60000 55OOO ..... 50000 " 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 ..... " 20000 15000 ............. 10000 .......... · 5000 ' 0 1999 2000 2001 2001 SUMMER AQUATICS 2001 JUNE 2001 '~:Ui~'E~0,00,, JULY 2001 ~,U~Yii~'0~ AUGUST 200' ~AUGU'S~:i,2000 TOTAL BEALE 1316 ,i.,~:::,~;~:":: :::'!,54~7~: 3273 ?;:':'~?,~ ~,201,~ 1654 6243 JASTRO 1018 ~;~'~ ~8~3; 1550 ~,;; ~1~6~2 543 :~: >? ~:, 61~ 3111 JEFFERSON 2930 ~28~ 5174 ~< 2500 ~ :~ ;:~;~,,~; 2024 10604 MLK 1607 2690 972 ~ ~ ~,; ~j:::;;~;~5 5269 PLANZ 1299 &~ ;~;i9'~ 2479 ~ 2~5, 1113 ~? ~ ~:,~ ~ .................... ~ ~ ;, , SAUNDERS 797 ~¥ ~?~:~:~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ 1281 ~ ~ 554 ;~?~'~ ~,~, :~,6~ 2632 SIEMON 1201 ~'~;:~;;~A 1837 963 ~; ~, ~1249;~ 4001 SILVERCREEK 1840 ~ ~,~ : : 3603 ~' ~;'~ ~?':~ ' ~ 2068 ~>~:~ ~; ~:~ ~,,,:~ 7511 WAYSIDE 1100 ~'~ ~:=~' ~ 1786 ~~: ~ '~ ~ ~ ''~ 561 ~:~;~~ ~,~'~:~:'~:" 3447 )TALS 13.108 14.262 23.673 ; .... 10.C ....... 47.709 Monthly %change: 8.5% decrease 18.2% increase SCHOOL PASSES (#'s are incorporated into Rec. Swim figures) June 22-28 June 29-July/5 July 6-12 Jul)/13-19 July 20-26 TOTAL PASSES USED 681 756 665 641 645 3388 PASSES NOT USED 5319 5944 6035 6059 6055 29412 TOTAL GIVEN OUT 6000 6700 6700 6700 6700 32800 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JUNE 2001 ~i ;;,::~i JULY 2001 i~ !1~1 D~AUGUST RESCUES 15 ~ ~. 21 ~ ~ 18 ACCIDENTS 95 ~i?'~'~ ...... ~ ~ ~ .......... ' ~ INCIDENTS 31 ~ ~-'~ 49 ~ 12 TOTALS 141 ~ 210 ~ ~ 91 POOL RENTALS MONTH No. OF RENTALS ATTENDANCE JUNE 29 2185 JULY 27 1595 AUGUST 6 415 TOTALS 62 4195 AQUATIC PROGRAM ATTENDANCE TOTALS SESSION #1 June 18-June 29 2001 2000 'PROGRAMS BEALE~JASTRO JEFFY ~LK PLANZ SAUNDERS SIEMON ~SCREEK WAYSIDE TOTALS TOTALS Infant ~ ~ ;-;i:: ' '~;2 2 2 ~ 8 5 30 ~ ~,~,:: ~ ~ ~:i:~:~'~, ':~:~ 49 57 Preschool 2 5' 7 6 5 8 8 32 ~,,~,,, ~,-, .... '/3 148 Journey 11 21 21 32 25 45 52 96 303 535 Challenge :.:;~ .... ':i~'~.;~5 ~: , 2 ,.~ ~?.~.~;,.., ,~: 6 11 ,. 24 9 Jr. Lifeguard &~ii¢: 455 472 Swim Team 111 53 19 86 94 92 ~ ....... ~,~ ........ ,, TOTALS 13 147 88 40 53 149 170 278 10 948, 1254 SESSION #2 Jul'~ 2- July 13 200~ 2000 PROGRAMS BEALE JASTRO JEFFY MLK PLANZ SAUNDERS SlEMON SCREEK WAYSIDE TOTALS TOTALS Infant ~.~;?~::::,~. ~ ~? ~..~,~;~ ~,:, ~,~.~ ...... I I ,~.~,- ~.~ 7 2 7 ~ ~ .~ ~ 18 45 Preschool 4 5 6 6 5 10 10 26 ,~ ~¢::~ ~ ~->:;;~ ~;¢ ;~ 72 108 ~' ~ ...... ~ 296 491 Journey 9 21 17 32 36 48 48 85 ~ :~:~:~ '~ ;~'~ 23 19 Jr. Lifeguard ~?~;~ ~ ~ Swim Team ~ 111 19 86 94 92 455 472 TOTALS 13 140 79 39 62 152 162 240 9 896 1158 SESSION #3 July 23- August 3 2001 2000 PROGRAMS BEALE JASTRO JEFFY MLK PLANZ SAUNDERS SlEMON SCREEK WAYSIDE TOTALS TOTALS Infant 2 1 2 ~ ~ ~ ~' 2 5 7 ,,~ 19 27 Preschool 5 5 9 9 5 12 9 26 ,,~ ~!: ~-~ 80 54 Journey 12 24 31 29 33 48 46 100 ,~A~, ~? 323 470 Challenge 2 1 ~: ?.~¢ 2 ~ 4 4 ~ ~ ~? ....... 13 18 Adult Pvt. Lessons ::~:;~.;'::,.~,~::?~:~$~.~.,,~ ~;~..~.~, ~,,' ,:,. ~ ~,~ :,~:~ ~:~ ~ ~:'~;;,,~:?,~ 10 10 12 Swim Team :;~¢~,~:;~ 111 53 ~:~ 19 86 94 92 ~: ,:~,~:~ 455 472 TOTALS 19 142 95 40 59 148 158 237 10 908 1066 SESSION ~ August 6 - August 17 2001 2000 iPROGRAMS BEALE JASTRO JEFFY MLK PLANZ SAUNDERS SIEMON SCREEK WAYSIDE TOTALS TOTALS Infant I 1 2 Preschool 5 3 10 4 12 9 32 ;~ ~.: ;~:~ .~.: ~77 68 :Journey 5 24 16 34 36 32 49 121 ~(:~: j;~f:?:j,~!~317 294 Jr. Lifeguard,~: '~`,.~ ":~" ~:;.. ,:~ 1 ~ ',,,~: 'r ~:;~::.~ ;'~ :~ ~('~: i,:,ii~ 1 2 1 Pvt. Lessons Swim Team ;:~;~l~;:~:~ :~ ~; ,~ ~ 472 TOTALS 10 31 23 44 43 45 66 173 11 ~6 883 Rec Swim Comparison By Year Pool June '99 July '99 August '99 Totals Beale 817 2070 933 3820 Jastro 921 2113 872 3906 Jefferson 988 4200 2617 7805 MLK 1209 1928 328 3465 Planz 925 2083 742 3750 50000 Saunders 651 1106 249 2006 Siemon 1051 1950 580 3581 Silver Creek 1692 4220 2595 8507 47500 Wayside 999 1,295 269 2563 1999 Totals: 39403 45000 Pool June '00 July '00 August '00 Totals Beale 1547 2017 1179 4743 Jastro 813 1672 817 3302 42500 Jefferson 2898 4174 2024 9096 MLK 1358 1818 845 4021 Planz 1999 2215 870 5084 40000 Saunders 1892 1166 600 3658 Siemon 1363 2108 1249 4720 Silver Creek 1692 3482 2047 7221 37500 Wayside 700 1,368 462 2530 2000 Totals: 44375 35000 Pool June '01 July '01 August '01 Totals Beale 1316 3273 1654 6243 Jastro 1018 1550 543 ! 3111 32500 Jefferson 2898 5174 2500 10572 MLK 1607 2690 972 5269 Planz , 1299 2479 1113 4891 30000 ~ Saunders 797 1281 554 2632 1999 Totals 2000 Totals 2001 Totals Siemon 1201 1837 963: 4001 Silver Creek 1840 3603 2068 7511 Wayside 1,100 1,786 561 3447 2001 Totals: 47677 Rec Swim Comparison By Month :' Pool June '99 June '00 June '01 Beale 817 1547 1316 Jastro 921 813 1018 25ooo Jefferson 988 2898 2930 MLK 1209 1358 1607 20000 Planz 925 1999 1299 15ooo Saunders 651 1892 797 Siemon 1051 1363 1201 lOOOO Silver Creek 1692 1692 1840 5000 Wayside 999 700 1,100 June Totals: 9253 14262 13108 o June '99 June '00 June °01 Pool July'99 July'00 July'01 I.'July'99 I July'00 I July'01 Beale 2070 2017 3273I I 120965 20020 23673 Jastro 2113 1672 1550 25000 Jefferson 4200 4174 5174 PIanzVILK 20831928 22118185 24792690 20000 .............. ~i,!~ il !~.:, ' '. · ..... ~.~ i~~ Saunders 1106 1166 1281 15000 ~::, Siemon 1950 2108 1837 10000 ............. i! .':' - .................................................................................. Silver Creek -. 4220 3482 3603 :~: Wayside 1,295 1,368 1,786 5000 ............. ' ,~/: ,,. .................................................................................. : ' , July Totals: 20965 20020 23673 0 ' .~ - July '99 July '00 July '01 Pool August'99 August'00 August'01 Beale 933 1179 1654 Jastro 872 817 543 25000 Jefferson 2617 2024 2500 MLK 328 845 972 20000 Planz 742 870 1113 15000 Saunders 249 600 554 Siemon 580 1249 963 10000~ ~ ............. Silver Creek 2595 2047 2068 ~ Wayside 269 462 561 50O0 August Totals: 9185 10093 10928 0 August '99 August '00 August '01 Rec Swim Pool Attendance By Year Rec Swim Totals: 3820 4743 6243 12000 11000 10000 9000 8000 7000 1999 2000 2001 Beale Pool Jastro Rec Swim Totals: 3906 3302 3111 12000 11000 10000 9000 ........... 8000 7000 6000 5000 0 1999 2000 2001 Jastro Pool Jefferson I 1999 I 2000 2001 Rec Swim Totals: 7805 9096 10572 12000 ..... 11000 10000 9000 8000 7000400060005000200030001000 ' 0 -- 1999 2000 2001 Jefferson Pool Rec Swim Pool Attendance By Year Rec Swim Totals: 3465 4021 5269 12000 6000 5000~ 4000 .......... ' ~. "'' ....' ........ 3000 J ~ 2000 1000 ~ 0 -- 1999 2000 2001 MLK Pool Planz I 1999 2000 2001 Rec Swim Totals: I 3750 5084 4891 12000 2ooo3°°° · . ::. .... 1000 : : : :: 0 1999 2000 2001 Planz Pool Saunders 1999 2000 2001 Rec Swim Totals: 2006 3658 2632 12000. 11000 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 ................ 4000 3000~ ~ ~ 2000 -'.-, ~ 1000 0 ~ · 1999 2000 2001 Saunders Pool Rec Swim Pool Attendance By Year Rec Swim Totals: 3581 4720 4001 12000 11000 10000 9000 8ooo ..i 7000 6000 5000 .i: 4000200030001000 .".' · i i ....... 1999 2000 2001 Siemon Pool Rec Swim Totals: 8507 7221 7511 12000 . 11000I ' 10000 9000 8000 5000 4000 3000 2000 : : 1000 0 . 1999 2000 2001 Silver Creek Pool Wayside 1999 2000 2001 Rec Swim Totals: 2563 2530 3447 12000 11000 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 ' 4000 3000 2000 · 1000 .... ...'. .... 0 ~ · 1999 2000 2001 Wayside Pool Total Rescue & Incident Comparison By Year 1999 2000 2001 Total Rescues: 28 27 36 Total Incidents: 123 216 388 5OO 4OO 300 200 100 0 I 2OO 2OO I................ T I cidents: ota~ I n ~Total Rescues: Total Rescue Comparison By Year Total Rescues: 28 27 36 4O 35 3O 25 20 15 10 5 0 1999 2000 2001 Rescue Comparison Total Incident Comparison By Year 1999 2000 I 2001 Total Incidents: 123 216 I 388 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 {50 .............. 1999 2000 2001 Incident Comparison POOL CLOSURES 2001 06/"8/01 AL~..~DAY BEALE DRAIN PROBLEM ~' WADING POOL OPEN 06t!9/01 I ALL ~ BEALE DRAIN PROBLEM '~' WADING POOL OPEN 06/22/01 IALL DAY BEALE DRAIN PROBLEM 06~22/01 [ '"~': ~'~ '~ M MLK CLOUDY 06,'22/01 102:00 PM SiEMON CLOUDY 06/23101 07:30 PM JASTRO VOMIT REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 06/23/0! ALL DAY BEALE DRAIN PROBLEM ' WADING POOL OPEN 06/24/01 ALL DAY BEALE DRAIN'PROBLEM · WADING POOL OPEN 06/27/01 04:30 PM MLK FECAL ACCIDENT 06/27/01 03:15 PM i PLANZ CLOUDY WATER NOT REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 06/27/01 03:30 PM SIEMON VOMIT REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 06/27/01 04:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER REOPENING FOR SWIM MEET 06/28/01 04:00 PM SlEMON CLOUDY WATER 06/28/01 04:00 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER REOPENING FOR SWIM MEET ~-06/28/01 12:00 PM BEALE WADING GLASS 06/28/01 ALL DAY PLANZ CLOUDY WATER REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 06/29/01 --03:45 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/02/01 03:15 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/03101 03:35 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/03101 '02:00 PM SlEMON HIGH CHLORINE NOT REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 07/04/01 09:00 AM SlEMON HIGH CHLORINE NOT REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 07/04/01 02:00 PM MLK HIGH CHLORINE 07/04/01 -~4:00 PM BEALE VOMIT * WADING POOL OPEN 07/05/01 ALL DAY SlEMON HIGH CHLORINE MOVED AM LESSONS TO JEFFY 07/05/01 02:50 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/06/01 03:45 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/08101 03:00 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 07/11/01 03:45 AM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER REOPENING FOR SWIM MEET 07/12/01 03:15 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/12/01 04:00 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER REOPENING FOR SWIM MEET 07/13/01 03:10 PM MLK CLOUDY WATER 07/13/01 03:20 PM PLANZ CLOUDY WATER REOPENING FOR PM LESSONS 07/13/01 04:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 07/14/01 12:00 PM BEALE NO OXYGEN TANK REOPENED AT 1:00 PM WITH TANK 07/14/01 01:45 PM SILVERCREEK FECAL ACCIDENT NOT REOPENING, TOO WIDESPREAD 07/16/01 02:00 PM! 3EALE LOW CHLORINE WADING POOL REMAINED OPEN 07/17/01 ALL DAY MLK HIGH CHLORINE 07/18/01 03:00 PM JASTRO VOMIT REOPENED AT 4:00 PM 07/18/01 ALL DAY SIEMON HIGH CHLORINE 07/18/01 03:30 PM JEFFERSON LOW CHLORINE 07/23/01 05:30 PM PLANZ FECAL ACCIDENT 07/23/01 ALL DAY SIEMON IHIGH CHLORINE 07/25/01 11 PM WAYSIDE HIGH CHLORINE REOPENED AT 1:00 PM 07/25/01 4 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 07/25/01 ALL DAY SILVERCREEK PUMP FAILURE 07/25101 ALL DAY SILVERCREEK PUMP FAILURE 07/26/01 02:30 PM PLANZ LOW CHLORINE 'REOPENED AT 3:30 PM 07/26/01 03:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 07/27/01 ALL DAY SILVERCREEK PUMP FAILURE 07/27/01 01:30 PM BEALE WADING VOMIT 07/29/01 12:00 PM SIEMON HIGH CHLORINE OPENED AT 2:20 PM 07/29/01 '-12:00 PM IVlLK HIGH CHLORINE OPENED AT 2:20 PM 07/29/01 02:45 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 07/29/01 12:00 PM WAYSIDE HIGH CHLORINE OPENED AT 3:15 PM 07/29/01 03:30 PM JASTRO FECAL ACCIDENT 07/30/01 10:00 AM BEALE WADING BLOOD IN AREA OPENED LATE AT 12:30 PM 07/30/01 10:15 AM MLK HIGH CHLORINE OPENED AT 2:30 PM 07/30/01 02:45 PM PLANZ LOW CHLORINE WILL REOPEN FOR PM LESSONS 07'30101 03:45 PM jEFFERSON CLOUDY WA-ER 07'31/01 10:00 AM MLK POOL HIGH CHLOR:~E,"P OPEN FOR RED SWIM ~08/01/,0,! 09:30 AM SIEMON HIGH CHLORI~E ~REOPENED FOR REC S,'/IM 08/01/01 04:00 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08/02/01 ' 03:00 PM jEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08t02/01 03:30 PM MLK FECAL ACCIDENT REOPENED AT 4-'5 PM 08/04/01 12:00 PM SIEMON POOL LOW AND Ci~LORINE LOW 01::_~ AT 3:30 08/04/01 03:00 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER , 08104/01 04:15 PM iJASTRO FECAL ACCIDENT 08/05101 02:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08/06/01 12:00 PM PLANZ CLOUDY WATER REOPENED FOR PM LESSONS 08/06/01 --~:45 PM SlEMON VOMIT _ REOPENED FOR PM LESSONS 08/07/01 01:30 PM BEALE VOMIT REOPENED AT 2:30 08/07/01 02:00 PM BEALE WADING VOMIT 08/07/01 ALL DAY SCREEK WADING PUMP FAILURE REOPENED ON 8/9/01 08/07/01 03:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08/07/01 02:40 PM PLANZ LOW CHLORINE REOPENED FOR PM LESSONS 08/08/01 03:30 PM VILK FECAL ACCIDENT 08/09/01 02:45 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08109101 03:00 PM VAYSlDE .OW CHLORINE 08/10/01 10:00 AM WAYSIDE LOW CHLORINE REOPENED AT 1:00 PM 08/11/01 02:00 PM JASTRO FECAL ACCIDENT 08/12/01 03:30 PM PLANZ VOMIT 08/13/01 02:30 PM PLANZ VOMIT WILL REOPEN FOR PM LESSONS '-08/13101 ~3:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08/14/01 I 03:00 PM SAUNDERS FECAL ACCIDENT 08/14/01 ~ PM SIEMON VOMIT 08/14/01 104:15 PM SCREEK WADING HIGH Cl/pH 08/15/01 ~04:00 PM BEALE LOW CHLORINE 08115101 · 03:30 PM JEFFERSON CLOUDY WATER 08/17/01 05:00 PM NAYSlDE TOO LITTLE STAFF CLOSED 2 DAYS EARLY 2001 Swim Team Evaluation' Summary ¢I Tlr OF BA KERSFIEL D Recreation &Par pool: ~, ~ Name(s): sm, y Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree My child enjoyed swim t~.am ~ 2 3 4 5 The coach wm well prepared 1 2 3 4 5 The coach demonstrated proper 1 2 3 4 5 Practices were structured and 1 2 3 4 5 Meets were structured and 1 2 3 4 5 organized Swim Team was offered at 1 2 3 4 5 convenient times Additional C. ommen~: ?arents Name: Signature: Executive Summary During the summer of 2001 thc City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department conducted a survey of parents/guardians of the participants for the swim team program. This evaluation was used to improve the swim team program, and to enhance the overall experience for the participant and/or parent/guardian. The swim team program offered by the Recreation 8: Parks Department begins June 18 and ends on July 28. Swim Team is held Monday thru Friday for one hour. There are 12 teams that swim in swim meets every evening weekly (Monday thru Thursday), including the city relay meet and the city championship meet which are held on Saturdays. A list has been compiled showing the number of participants enrolled to the number of evaluations collected and documented: Partieipant Total: 455 Evaluation Total: 70 Limitations to the Study: 1. The parent/guardian did not complete the entire evaluation. 2. The parent/guardian completed one evaluation for multiple childr~ enrolled in swim 3. Some swim team programs had a low respons~ rate. Swim Team End-of-Year Evaluations ~ Neutral ~--~ ~'~ {My child enjoyed swim team: IThe coach was well prepared: I 43 I 9 I 13 I 3 I 2 I IThe coach demonstrated proper 39 techniques: IPractices were structured and [ 36 organized: Meets were structured and I 48 ] 15 I 2 I 4 I ~ I organ zed: I Swim Team was offered at convenient times: I Neutral Totals: 272 44 13 10 Swim Team Evaluation Totals Stron! 2.39% 0%) Neutral (1 Agree (19.09% gly Agree (64.92%', Swim Team End-of-Year Evaluation Breakdown Neutral1 My Child Enjoyed Swim Team ree (0.00%) Agree (14.29%)- Strongly Agree (82.86%) Neutral13 The Coach Was Well Prepared Stroh Neutral Agree (61.43%) Neutral15 The Coach Dem. Proper Techniques Strongly Disaqree (2. D~sagree ('4.35%1 Neutral (21 ree (56.52%) Agree Neutral . 36 9 Practices Were Structured & Organized Neutral tly Agree (51.43%) Agree 48 15 l 2 I 4 / ~ I " Meets Were Structured & Organized Stro~ngly i. Jlsa Neutral Agree ree (68.57%) Neu~i-al ..................... I 40 I 18 I 4 [ .................... o S.T. Was Offered at Convenient Times ~ (0.00%) Neutral ]ly Agree (68,57%) 2001 Swim Lesson Evaluation Summary CITY OF BAKEI~FIELD ltecreat n &Parl ' · CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RECREATION & PARKS DIVISION - 4101 TRUXTUN AVENUE · -~ .... - BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 -:-. 7: . · . ~ .... PARENT EVALUATION ... In our continuing effort to improve our aquatics program, we are asking for your input on our swim' : '~:-'- lesson program. Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your response will help .. strengthen our program. POOL NAME '- INSTRUCTOR'S NAME ":' ' CL-ASS:(Circleone} Infant Preschool' journey !' Journey 2 Journey 3 Challenge Jr Lifegurading --: :CLASS TIME. 'yOUR PREFERABLE TIME: -,. ,. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? (Please circle) '- - . . - Strongly Agree . Disagre~ Strongly : :::?' '- ' - The instructor was well prepared. ' ; :: ' I 2 3 4 '.:::': :';-The instructor demonstrated SWimming techniques. " ! 2 3 4 ':- The instructor was in control ofthe Class. I 2 3 4 2 3 4 I 2 3 4 ...-:,.: :.,, --,... The Journey books were beneficial to your child. I 2 3 4 ,. ::: -'-The facility was in good condition. - "~:'~ I 2 3 4 .'_ , . Please include any additional comments or ideas on our lesson program. · ._ . - We would appreciate your comments about thc program that can be used in future marketing campaigns, ".. Your signature beneath the statement indicates your permission for the Department of Recreation and Parks to usc the statement in any manner, Statc-mcnt of Quot~: Printed Name: Name of Organization . .- .... . . .., .';,~',, . , .,.; ~,. · .~':.-7:; --,'- . . . ~xecuiive Summ~ry During the summer of 2001 the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department conducted a survey of parents/guardians of the participants for the swimming lesson program. This evaluation was used to further the progression of the swim lesson program, and to enhance the overall experience for the participant and/or parent/guardian. The swimming lessons offered by the Recreation & Parks Department have a variety of levels and choices to cater to any participant's interest, age and/or ability. These lessons include the Infant Swim Lessons, Preschool Swim Lessons, Journey Swim Lessons, Challenge Swim Lessons, Adult Swim Lessons, Jr. Lifeguarding and Pr~vate Swim Lessons. These lessons are offered at various times and dates throughout the summer at all 9 of the Bakersfield Recreation & Parks pool facilities. Throughout the summer there are 4 sessions of swimming lessons, each session being 2 weeks long. The lessons are scheduled Monday thru Thursday (Friday being a make-up day), each lesson being 35 minute~ long. The session dates go as follows: Session #1: June 18-28, Session #2: July 2-12, Session #3: July 23-August 2, and Session 04: August 6-16. A list has been compiled showing the number of participants enrolled per session to the number of evaluations collected and documented: Session #1 Session #2 · Session #3 Session 04 -Participants: ' 493 441 453 446 -Evaluations: 187 198 176 143 Participant Total: 1,833 Evaluation Total: 704 Limitations to the Study: 1. The parent/guardian did not complete the entire evaluation. 2. The parent/guardian completed one evaluation for multiple children enrolled in swim lessons. 3. Some classes had a low response rate. 4. Criteria measured was not applicable to all groups. Summary Overall Opinion Grand Total Strongl) gree Agree Strongly Agree (75.71%) Opinion By Session Session #1 Evaluation Grand Totals Session #2 Evaluation Grand Totals Stron Agree (26.83% -Strongly Agree (72.16%) Session #3 Evaluation Grand Totals Session #4 Grand Totals Strongll Strongl~ Agree Agree (20.00%1 ree (78.89%) Summary Overall Opinion By Class Infant Swim Lessons Preschool Swim Lessons Journey Swim Lessons 0.00%) Agree (27.46% Agree (20.71%)- Agree (23.25%)- -Strongly Agree (72.02%) -Strongly Agree (77.37%) me (75.22%) Challenge Swim Lessons Adult Swim Lessons Jr. Lifeguarding i (0.00%) ~ Disagree (0.00%) Disagree (3.64 Strongly Agree (73.05%) Strongly Agree (69.09%) Strongly Agree (100.00%) Private Swim Lessons Strongly Agree (93.38%) -Summary Overall Opinion By Question My child enjoyed the class: The instructor was well prepared: The instructor demonstrated swimming techniques: SEongly ).00%) Agmel ree (84.11%) 75.81%) (76.87%) The instructor was in control of the class: The instructor praised and encouraged Students: The instructor to student ratio is sufficient: Disagree (0.00%) ,~ (0,00%) - Strongly Agree (78.41%) Strongly Agree (83,43%) The lesson times offered are convenient: The Journey books were beneficial to your child: The facility was in good condition: (0.00%) ree (70.77%) CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parlcs August 2001 Monthly Report Submitted by: Henry Shipes, Recreation Supervisor After School Sports The month of August focus was on preparations for the upcoming 2001-02 After School Sports Program in both Bakersfield City and Greenfield School Districts. The month begun with the writing of an outline for coaches training in youth sports. The training outline included various topics in youth sports such as a role model, sketching exercises, conducting practices.., etc. Arrangements were made for facilities' reservations on Parc Soft for leagues in both school districts and for all scheduled sports. Memos were written and send to the various suPervisors in charged of requested facilities. The memos included all pertinent information related to use of facilities such as dates, times, field preparation. :. etc. Rules were revised in each the sports offered in our after school program. The sports offered are flag football, basketball and softball. Copies of the revised rules were given to each of the After School Supervisors. Coaches training were provided for After School Coaches on two separate occasions. During the first scheduled training assistance was provided by Dean Jones and Bryan Adams. Mr. Jones covered a variety of topics that included injury prevention and treatment, coaches code of conduct, sports fundamentals and basic drills ... Etc. Mr. Adams a UCLA Bruins football team alumnus, demonstrated positioning techniques in flag football. Mr. Adams also covered some sketching exercises with the coaches. Subject areas that I covered during the coaches' training included departmental orientation, youth coaching philosophy, child abuse prevention, role models, team definition and team discipline. Materials related to coaching techniques were provided for flag football, basketball and softball. Game rules and game schedules for all the sports were reviewed. The training also included a video from HBO Real Sports on coaches violence in youth sports. The video was an excellent training tool for youth sports. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Par August 2001 Monthly Report Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center The Center had a total of 2 rentals for the month. We had two church basketball rentals for a total of $60. Several new activities are being added for the fall schedule. Those activities include a karate class, cheerleading class, GED class, parenting class, hip-hop-dance class, English as a Second Language class and a build-a-bike program. We have had lots of interest in these new programs. Mlk Attendance Figures: Activity Monthly Attendance Morning Fitness Room 187 Afternoon Fitness Room 456 Game Room 600 Gym 1,501 Children's Dance Troupe Closed until Aug. summer break Saturday Tennis 62 Aerobics 46 Sunday Adult Basketball 114 Internet 272 Camp King 200 RENTALS ATTENDANCE AND FIGURES: DATE AGENCY ATTENDANCE August 9 Police Department 20 August 12 Gym Rental 20 August 16 Charles webb 40 August 18 Henry/Rec sports 20 August 20,21 Terri/Holly Rec 40 August 22 CPR 25 August 24 Ten'i/Holly Rec 40 August 25 Ten'i/Holly Rec Training 40 August 26 Gym Rental 20 August 31 Southeast Neighborhood Partnership 30 Lowell Neighborhood Community Center The attendance for the Lowell Neighborhood Community Center is continuing to grow. This month we had 664 participants. Activities at the center include theme weeks, homework assistance, arts and crafts, sports, games and the Girl Scouts are conducting a weekly program at the center. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parlcs AUGUST 2001 Monthly Report Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor Susan Roussel, Coordinator Leisure Classes: Registered Monthly Attendance Beginning Adult Ballet 1 4 Beginning East Coast Swing 14 56 Tap/Acrobatics I 4 Tota I 16 64 Rockin' By The River: This event was a huge success. We had very large tUrn outs for all 3 concerts. Our line up this year included The Motels, Dave Mason, and Grass Roots. The total attendance for the entire series was 15,000., Attendance August 9 - The Motels 3,000 August 16 - Dave Mason 5,000 August 23 - Grass Roots 7,000 After School Program: Training was conducted for after school staff August 18 - 25. The training focused on leadership development for site managers and activity planning, discipline strategies and policies and procedures for all staff. There are a few more openings for staff which we continue to interview for. Stella Hills after school program began August 27. Sequoia Middle school and Casa Loma elementary sites begin September 10. CITY OFBA KERSFIELD Recreation &Parl August 2001 Monthly Report Adult and Youth Sports Mobile Recreation Program Submitted by: Dean Jones, Recreation Supervisor 1 Adult Sports The summer softball league ended on Friday August 31. All divisions were very competitive, during our mid- season managers meeting, most comments were positive there were some concerns such as, interruption from soccer players at Martin Luther King park, drinking of alcohol during and after games, and the possibility of another field and location like beach park. Statistic Mens division 44 teams Co-recreational 22 teams A total of 1033 adults participated in the league. We will be offering the first annual open mens division softball city championship tournament on September 22, and 23 at beach and patriots park. The fee is $150 per team, only the first 16 teams will be accepted. Youth Sports We will be implementing a parent education program for youth sports. The program is designed to create the ultimate youth sports environment aimed at making the child's experience safe, positive and meaningful. Each parent will be required to attend a 30 minute class that will encourage good sportsmanship, positive participation and keeping youth sports in its proper perspective. Mobile Recreation We have received the other two mobile recreation trailers and is preparing them to start our program on October 8. All supplies and equipment has been ordered, each trailer is equipped with a non slip flooring and will be painted in a few weeks. Each unit will be staffed with 1 site director and 2 program leaders. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation gcParks August 2001 Monthly Report Silver Creek Community Center After School Programs Keep America Beautiful Program Leisure Classes Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Program Greenfield District started the after school programs on August 27, 2001. After school staff attended a two day training last week to prepare them for the first day. Activities the first week centered on "getting to know you". Each site is organizing their football teams for the start of the season in three weeks. Silver Creek After School Program This after school program started on August 27th with children coming from different schools. Activities included name games, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Keep America Beautiful Program A "Closing the Loop" training was presented to the Greenfield School District After School Staff on August 17th by Judy Toothaker, a facilitator from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The curriculum was introduced and staff trained so the program can be implemented this school year. Another training date has been set for September 10th for the rest of our after school staff. The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee has been working hard on completing the task for certification in October. The Litter Solid Waste Survey were completed and the certification report submitted to the Keep American Beautiful Program. The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Certification Celebration is scheduled for October 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. Winners of the school poster contest will be announced that night as well as entertainment, food, activities, and an award will be presented to the Mayor and City Council from Keep America Beautiful. ATTENDANCE FIGURES Activity Monthly Attendance Greenfield Union School DistriCt Fairview ............................................................. 311 Kendrick ............................................................ 751 McKee ............................................................... 885 Palla .................................................................. 1016 Plantation .......................................................... 547 Planz ............................................................... :. 573 Silver Creek After School Program ................ 40 (4-days only Mon. - Thurs) TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ....... 4,123 Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $914.00 (Figure does not include deposits) The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 4 times during the month of August. The center was rented for one birthday party, a church party, wedding reception, and family party. Total attendance was 300. Please note that the covered court was not available to rent for the first two weeks in the month due to the installation of the new roof. Classes at Silver Creek: Classes at Other Facilities Ballet & Gym .............................. no class Tennis (Siemon Park) Pressed Flower Workshop .......... no class (Children) .......... 80 Cheerleading ............................... 60 (Adult) .......................... no class Clogging ...................................... 76 TOTAL ......................... 80 Jazzercise ................................... 253 Dog Obedience ........................... 75 Karate .......................................... 225 Kardio-Kick .................................. 64 Dance & Gym (Tiny Tots) ........... nO class Scapbooking .............................. 10 Tennis Lessons(Children)..~ ......... 192 Registrations Taken: 267 Tennis Lessons(Adults) ................ 56 Number of Guests Served in Calligraphy Workshop .................. 9 office: 351 Cycling I ...................................... no class Latin Dance ................................. 28 Watercolor ................................... no class Upholstery ................................... 80 German ....................................... 28 Chess ......................................... 112 TOTAL ........... 1,268 Silver Creek Day Camp ........................ 690 Session 4 ...... 48 Session 5 ...... 42 The theme for Session 4 was "Little Picasso's" and highlights included field trips to Bakersfield Museum of Art and Family Fun Day at Kern County Museum; a guest artist demonstrating different art projects; wall murals; and an art show for parents displaying the different projects the children created during this session, The theme for Session 5 was "Incredible Edibles". This camp was for one week only and highlights included a field trip for King Leo's Pizza; a variety of cooking activities, and BBQ/water activities the last day of the program-August 17th. Skyhawks Flag Football Camp .............. 54 Silver Creek Park-July 30th - August 3rd ............. 18 Participants This camp was for 7 to 14 year olds and targeted teaching football skills and strategies for the game. Everyone enjoyed the individual attention they received from the counselors and each participant received a football, t-shirt and player evaluation. Skyhawks Soccer Camp ......................... 75 Silver Creek Park -August 13th - August 17th ...... 15 Participants This camp ran from 9 to 3 each day and targeted 6 to 14 year olds. Players focused on the fundamental skills of soccer. Each player received a soccer ball, t-shirt, and evaluation. Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ............ .' ............................ $00 After School Program ................... 40 Classes ........................................ 1,348 Day Camp .................................... 8g0 Sports Camp~ ............................... 12g TOTAL .................... 2,507 Monthly Report / August 2001 Final Acceptance: Area 1 Tract 5869 Unit 3: Landscaping on Brimhall Road southside wall east of Verdugo Lane to tract boundary. Acceptance Date: 8-20-01 acreage: .6526 Tract 5827 Phase D: Landscaping on Jewetta Avenue eastaide wall from south entry of Eagle Rock Drive north to tract boundary. Acceptance Date: 8-23-01 acreage: .1698 None Area 4 Tract 5822: Landscape on Mountain Vleta Drive weet wall from Grand lakes Avenue tract boundary to White Lane and then west to tract boundary on north wall on White Lane. Acceptance Date: 8-3-01 Acreage:' 1.0736 Maintenance Period: Area I Tract 5596 Phase 4: Landscaping on Hageman Road east of Verdugo Lane 1110 mile on the north side and Verdugo Lane north to Gold Cup Lane on eastside wall. Acceptance Date: 7-30-01 Tract 5978 Phase 2: Landscaping on Norris Road north wall west from Radio Flyer Drive to tract boundary and cul-de-sac island on Dream Lane. Acceptance Date: 8-9-01 None Active Projects: Maintenance Period: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parlcs PARKS DIVISION AUGUST 2001 MONTHLY REPORT LANDSCAPE REVISIONS In JUne, southwest area personnel implemented a change of comer planter landscape detail for two locations in the Silver Creek area. Pedestrians taking a short cut through original planters have caused damage to ground cover plants for several years. Recently, we have had success with replacing ground cover with turf. Additional comer landscape modifications locations are underway along Spring Creek Loop at Ridge Walk Way, Wild Bend Lane and Slate Hill. Similar projects are occurring along Harris Road at Golden Point and Silver Gate. Our goal is to install a landscape component which will be tolerant of pedestrian traffic and compliment existing landscaping. To date, area personnel have received several positive comments regarding their efforts. NEW PARKWAY PARKING Final touches to the newest Kem River Parkway parking lot along Stockdale Highway (across from CSUB) included planting another 4 Valley Oak trees and shrubbery in each of the planters. Area supervisor, Terry McCormick, was determined to find plant material on the Kern River Parkway planting schedule which would be appropriate for parking lot planters. After scrutinizing available research material, Oregon Grape, San Diego Sage and Carmel Creeper were selected for plant material. They are categorized to thrive in the same environment as the Valley Oaks. Coincidentally, they offer blue and yellow flowers which happen to be CSUB's colors. As a final touch, Solid Waste provided wood chips from recycled construction lumber to place throughout the planters. Wood chips should assist in retaining moisture within the soil and provide a finished look rather than barren soil. CHESTER AVENUE STREETSCAPE Tree section staff members of the Parks division under direction of Paul Graham, Urban Forrester, are dedicating time each week to a special project. Recently, Chester Avenue streetscape was a site for one these sessions. These special projects offer Paul an opportunity to provide training to staff members in differing environments. This site was selected as it required clearancing of street lights and signal lights, re-shaping of tree canopy (Honey Locust), and line of site pruning of median trees (Sycamores). Beginning at Truxtun Avenue and working towards the north, work will continue until complete on a weekly basis. As a result of staff effort, we will have an example of what we envision our entire urban forest may offer to the community. PATRIOTS PARK SOFTBALL FIELDS In anticipation of request for open turf areas for soccer and youth football practice combined with an occasional request to use the softball fields, Parks area 3 and Craftworker staff undertook field preparations at Patriots Park. This area's primary purpose is as a water collection basin for surrounding area storm drain system. Infields were made smooth by tractor work, turf irrigation system was inspected, and dug out areas cleaned. Unfortunately, the first rain storm, emptying of a swimming pool or even irrigation run off water all is directed to the "sump". via City storm drain system. Result is water collects onto the fields and diminishes all our efforts. 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There, you II find a house for about $130,000 cheaper and have an eight percent greater chance of finding a job. You'll also breathe easy as you settle into your new home with air that is 13 times better than the X~ smog in Los Angeles. Search for more Aisc on Homestore.com i'Site map · Home Pdce Appreciation Report: See how home prices have appreciated in your area. · Mortgage Calculators: Quickly figure your payment and how much home you can afford. · Find a Lender: Connect to qualified lenders in your area. · Mortgage Email: Sign up for free mortgage rates direct to your inbox. http://personalfinance.aol.homestore .... /LeastExpensive.asp?gate=aolfinance&source=a2anptfi61 9/2/01 BAKERSFIELD TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ / FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services DATE: September 5, 2001 SUBJECT: Council Referral No. WF0018995- Ward 1 I Councilmember Carson referred to code enforcement the vacant lot located at 324 T I I Street. Notices had already been issued for this lot for overgrown weeds. The owner cleaned the lot on September 1,2001. B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIR DATE: September 5, 2001 SUBJECT: 1216 SANDRA DRIVE Council Referral No. # WF0019000 (Ward) COUNCILMEMBER SALVAGGIO REFERRED TO JACK HARDISTY THE E-MAIL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM PANFILO FUENTES REGARDING THE GROUP HOME LOCATED AT 1216 SANDRA DRIVE AND REQUESTED STAFF RESPOND TO LET HIM KNOW THE CITY IS PREEMPTED. Councilmember Salvaggio referred a letter from Mr. Panfilo Fuentes concerning a group home located at 1216 Sandra Drive. He asked that staff respond to Mr. Fuentes' letter. A letter was sent to Mr. Fuentes on September 5, 2001. A copy of this response is attached. P:\Corres\sandra.ref.wpd B ~A K .E R S F I E L'~D · .~ Development Services Department Jack Hardisty, Director Dennis C. Fidler Stanley C. Grady Building Director Planning. Director (661) 326-3720 Fax (661) 325-0266' (661) 326-3733 Fax (661) 327-0646 September 5, 2001 Mr. Panfilo Fuentes 1320 Sandra Drive Bakersfield, Califomia 93304 RE: Residential Care facility at 1216 SandraDrive Dear Mr. Fuentes: You recently wrote to the City Council regarding your concems about a residential group home. at 1216 Sandra Drive. After contacting the State Department of Social Services in Fresno, we have found that this is a new facility operated by Unicom Garden, Inc. (License #157201293). It will have a maximum capacity for six children between the ages of 12 and 17 that are wards or dependents of the court. The state's records also show that UnicOm Garden, Inc. has two other facilities in the city located at 3817 Edith Lane (License #150406795)and 1001 Meredith Drive (License #150407513). No neighborhood complaints or issues have been brought to our attention concerning these other two homes so we can only assume that the new home on Sandra Drive will be similarly operated. State law preempts local city ordinances concerning the establishment of residential gr°up homes. The law states that a licensed group home serving six or fewer persons (does not count staff or guardians) is considered a residential use meaning the city cannOt prohibit or otherwise regulate this home differently than a typical residential family home. However, ifa facility serves more than six people, the city can (and does) require approval of a conditional use permit where the neighborhood is notified of the proposal, and a public hearing is held. Any changes to this law can only be accomplished by the State Legislature. The City Council has not been given any legal authority to eliminate or modify this preemption. Although the city has limited jurisdiction'over these homes, we can ensure that the site is maintained in accordance with other city ordinances that apply to all residential areas (ie. general property maintenance, noise, housing conditions, illegal business uses, garage conversions, building additions without permits,' overcrowding, more than six people under care, etc.). Our Code Enforcement Division can be contacted at (661) 326-3721 (24-hour complaint line) if any of these concerns need to be investigated. City of Bakersfield · 1.715 Chester Avenue · Bakersfield, California · 93301 Panfilo Fuentes - group home response page 2 In the event the neighborhood begins having problems with how the facility is operated, we can also assistin contacting appropriate personnel at the State Department of Social Services who licenses these facilities. They will have personnel visit the home regarding .any operational problems, abuse, poor living conditions or other potential violations of the home's license. Questions and complaints can be directed to them at (559) 445-5691. In addition, annual inspections of the home are conducted by both their staff (operating regulations) and the Fire Department (fire safety). Within the city, state records show that there are 20 licensed facilities for juVeniles between the ages of 12 and 17. The state licenses more than 250 total residential facilities (ie. family homes, group homes, adult care and elderly care) city wide. We understand that licensed facilities undergo a very stringent review process and are subject to numerous regulations. Our experience with the state has been very positive in resolving issues, though we have had very few problems with any of the licensed facilities in the city. The majority of neighborhood problems with group homes have usually been those that are operating without proper state licenSing and oversight. I trust that this information helps in answering any questions or concerns regarding group homes in the city. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any additional questions regarding this home or any other zoning issue. My direct phone number is (661) 326- 3754.