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Home My WebLink About04/12/02 BAKERSFIELD 'CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 12, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. We are going to subscribe to a Iow cost grant notice / summary information source to help us identify and respond to grant opportunities. 2. A big thanks is due the Street Department for the recent and ongoing work on Truxtun and Gosford projects. Keep up the good work! 3. One of the essential elements of giving the assistant city managers a full range of training is to let them handle Council meetings. I have not been very good about that but, if there is no Council objection, I plan to cycle both Alan and John in for some "training time" in the future. 4. The community meeting to gather information from the general public regarding Fire Station 15 and the Police Substation has been set for May 7th at Deer Peak Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5. Per the enclosed report from Water Resources on water supply conditions, the latest forecast for the April through July runoff indicates that the Kern River will only be flowing at 54% of normal. The good news is that we will still be able to have several weeks of water flow in the river this summer, and that will allow for some recreational activity. 6. The final status report regarding the loan agreement of ARB, Inc. is enclosed. For the fifth, and final, year of their agreement, ARB met the required hiring terms and qualifies to have the remaining 20% of their loan forgiven. 7. On Saturday, April 27th, the Recreation and Parks Department will be coordinating the first Great American Clea. n-Up. The event will take place at Yokuts Park, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Approximately 300 volunteers will be cleaning up various areas throughout the city and along Yokuts and Truxtun. From 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be activities for those who participated, including lunch, a childrens' booth, and live music. 8. The following Information is enclosed from Recreation and Parks: the Summer 2002 program brochure and the monthly activity report for March. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst MEMORANDUM April ~, 2002 To: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager /n From: Steve Lafond, Hydrographic Supervisor ~A Subject: April 1, 2002 Water Supply Conditions Attached for your information is the April 1, 2002 forecast of April through July snow melt runoff for California's Central Valley streams. The forecast, issued by the State of California Department of Water Resources, reflects near normal runoff on Northern California streams with much dryer conditions as you progress to the southern half of the State. The Kern is now forecasted to flow at 54% of normal, which is the driest of the Sierra Nevada streams this year. The pattern of wet in the north and dry in the south is an all too familiar scenario for Californians. Fortunately, the State Water Project, which originates on the Feather River above Lake Tahoe, should yield sufficient water to Improvement District No. 4 of the Kern County Water Agency to provide for several weeks of recreational flow in the Kern River this summer. In accordance to the Kern River Parkway Agreement, approximately 7,500 acre-feet will be recharged in the river bed during periods of peak recreational activity. The final forecast of the season will be available on May 1, 2002. Unless the balance of April produces much above normal rainfall, the Kern will likely end up with its fourth consecutive year (1999- 2002) of below normal runoff. For reference, we have also included the historical annual flows of the Kern from 1893 (when records began on the Kern River) to date. Attachments B 120 http://edec.water, ca. gov/¢gi-progs/iodir/B 120 B120 (04/05/02 1519) Department of Water Resources California Cooperative Snow Surveys Apr 1, 2002 FORECAST OF UNIMPAIRED RUNOFF (in thousands of acre-feet) April-July Forecast April Percent 80% thru of Probability July Average Range NORTH COAST Trinity River at Lewiston Lake 630 95% Scott River near Fort Jones 190 95% SACRAMENTO RIVER Sacramento River above Shasta Lake 260 87% McCloud River above Shasta Lake 360 90% Pit River above Shasta Lake 900 83% Total inflow to Shasta Lake 1600 87% 1240 - 2240 Sacramento River above Bend Bridge 2050 81% 1530 - 2980 Feather River at Oroville 1470 79% 1130 - 2170 Yuba River at Smartville 900 86% 700 - 1280 American River below Folsom Lake 1100 86% 880 - 1580 SAN JOAQUIN RIVER Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar 95 73% 55 - 165 Mokelumne River inflow to Pardee 410 87% 340 - 540 Stanislaus River below Goodwin Res. 600 84% 490 - 810 Tuolumne River below La Grange 1000 81% 850 - 1280 Merced River below Merced Falls 470 74% 390 - 650 San Joaquin River below Millerton Lake 950 75% 780 - 1200 TULARE LAKE Kings River below Pine Flat Res. 950 77% 790 - 1170 Kaweah River below Terminus Res. 215 74% 170 - 295 Tule River below Lake Success 36 56~ 26 - 62 Kern River inflow to Lake Isabella 255~ 200 - 370 NORTH LAHONTAN Truckee River,Tahoe to Farad accretions 220 81% Lake Tahoe Rise, in feet 1.0 69% West Carson River at Woodfords 45 81% East Carson River near Gardnerville 150 79% West Walker River below Little Walker 120 78% East Walker River near Bridgeport 40 61% Ag' lm 1 ''' ncu ra Water D~v~s~on Kern River Natural Flow - First Point of Measurement Legend 1,500,000 :orical Ave ~ge 0,271 , 1,000,000 500,000 0 1899 1909 1919 1929 1939 1949 1959 1969 1979 1989 1999 1894 1904 1914 1924 1934 1944 1954 1964 1974 1984 1994 Year (Note: 2002 estimate based on 54% ofnormal) KERN RIVER NATURAL FLOW FIRST POINT OF MEASUREMENT OCTOBER 1893 TO DATE I ACRE-FEET APR'JUL % OF CURRENT AVERAGE 1893 32,864 30,827 31,757 1894 40,647 39.816 61.548 88,974 98,801 64,564 43.061 20,565 14,759 17,179 14.501 28,911 533.326 295,400 409,45163% 1895 49,769 69.521 84,456 162,071 268,635 172,890 91.133 38,672 20,452 20,091 20,604 24,758 1,023,052 694,729 858,400148% 1896 45,951 35,510 58,494 57,864 86,174 146,124 82.760 29,885 18,061 16,401 21,108 21,360 619,692 372,922 495,76379% 1897 22,949 44,941 56,756 173,393 281.639 137,393 61,837 28,842 17,728 20,888 21,146 25,922 893,434 654,262 778,476139% 1898 22.332 24,105 23,882 42,248 45,213 32,809 15,033 7,390 6,885 9,830 9,884 12,216 251,827 135,303 183,29029% 1899 16.185 16,754 36,279 53,133 51,353 79,178 30,046 9,600 6,248 9,852 13,180 17,064 338,872 213, 710 275,68945% 1900 22.266 15,562 25,384 28,102 68,295 76,366 24,125 8,860 9,903 9,808 20,787 22,915 332.373 196,888 250,84342% 1901 30,337 47,760 78,109 83,190 186,446 197,792 114,613 59.536 20,535 19,468 22,429 19,874 880.089 582,041 759,689124% 1902 17,407 20,582 48,546 107,403 109,904 128,853 43,436 19.172 11,695 12,242 16,739 16,560 552.539 389,596 481,25183% 1903 21,531 25.192 35,575 74,315 132,097 139.222 53,355 18,623 11,357 10,681 12,107 12,340 546,395 398,989 475,22585% 1904 11,982 19,902 40.996 59,812 113,205 103,904 39,725 28,733 15,901 26,955 17,006 14,828 492,949 316,646 429,23167% 1905 17.258 22,001 50,598 62,047 117,748 132,766 53,835 20,134 12,563 12,744 14,041 16,074 531,809 366,396 462,43578% 1906 42,623 34,750 126,844 173,143 360,234 458,418 399,841 141,384 57,925 37,464 29,931 37,983 1,900,540 1,391,6361,755,253 296% 1907 41,697 56,834 83,272 197,720 199,950 183,995 97,083 41,940 24,623 22,428 19,747 21,611 990,900 678,748 851,011144% 1908 27.878 32,481 65,079 79,320 79,418 60,305 41,851 32,378 21,763 21,487 18,206 18,337 498,503 260,894 401,60155% 1909 118.441 125,050 128.649 247,402 382,617 394,086 194,870 66.224 43,448 31,214 34,350 72,292 1.838,643 1,218,9751,488,510 259% 1910 73,523 48,904 85,085 102,883 127,733 79,464 42,046 24,216 17,201 18.976 18,881 19,999 658,911 352.126 497,60475% 1911 38,241 53,944 80,166 138,113 184,481 222.076 156,498 45,880 25,222 25,422 21,691 21.650 1.013,384 701,168 877,858149% 1912 23,320 21,302 28,090 37.246 80,471 100,925 33,170 16,653 10,899 11,780 11,772 11,804 387,432 251,812 319,23454% 1913 13,019 15.731 25,191 42.494 73,561 60,738 34,929 31,454 25,357 13,402 15,368 16,596 367,840 211,722 307,12645% 1914 116,541 62.575 102.739 144.934 210.676 201,064 128,338 55,127 25,240 24,462 20,390 21,427 1,113.513 685,012 892,580146% 1915 22,500 30.254 48,536 80,916 124,506 172,324 77,496 24,668 16,457 14,452 14.858 19,320 646,287 455,242 559,35597% 1916 172.346 202,510 378,116 481,749 472,994 391,700 225,154 56,755 33,808 41,774 30,879 32,364 2,520,149 1,571,5972,082.050 334% 1917 40.128 44,894 65.242 126,329 165,062 187,638 81.275 36,990 19.696 17,970 18,488 19,370 823,082 560,304 700,202119% 1918 18.918 18,559 48,087 74,513 78,722 136,753 44,828 20,807 17,562 32,555 22,160 25,039 538,503 334,816 453,82771% 1919 21,098 23,002 37,973 86,574 140,215 81,844 34,364 16,288 11,722 13,835 13,884 18,325 499,124 342.997 422,81573% 1920 17,220 18,044 40,397 83,370 158,904 137,840 50,699 22,431 14,949 16,596 19,490 20.703 600,643 430,813 525,18692% 1921 23,520 30,791 55,402 51,723 100,096 120.387 49,119 18.073 12,595 13.180 12,960 21.673 509,519 321,325 420,57568% 1922 30,682 33,846 52,468 84,407 242,259 202.395 88,649 37.061 23,772 17,770 19,835 28,282 861,426 617,710 748,781131% 1923 26,863 25,720 31,372 73,355 120,849 82.528 55,800 22,322 18,054 15,495 14.348 13,809 500,515 332,532 419,77571% 1924 13,676 13,702 15,953 28,540 41,722 14,069 8,225 5,881 5,494 7,642 14,196 18,627 187,727 92,556 127.52620% 1925 17,992 26,333 31,299 56.408 102.016 96,252 58.437 25,938 11.405 12,906 12,305 14,622 465,913 313.113 394,66167% 1926 12,022 15,667 24,739 66,079 98,598 49,530 18,575 9,522 7,029 8,358 28,493 28.094 366,706 232,782 282,43049% 1927 20,485 75.279 73,083 100,362 184,721 161,153 75,481 26,817 14,842 14,037 27,180 19,140 792,580 521,717 650,496111% 1928 ' 18.452 17,818 32,668 37,757 76,885 60,344 18,716 9,189 6,583 8.732 11,974 13.710 312,828 193,702 250,87441% 1929 13,864 14,654 25,176 39,064 85,995 63,487 30,986 12,797 9,146 8,793 9,035 9,961 322.958 219,532 275,44447% 1930 12,234 20,099 34,550 53,506 67,851 82,824 28,401 11.819 7,743 9,314 11,042 10,590 349.973 232,582 296.00849% 1931 12,284 13,785 ~15,784 23,440 41,867 24.262 8,493 6,302 6,860 6,817 8,241 17,510 185,645 98,062 133,82521% 1932 22,235 39,596 68,647 111,273 154,742 166,404 94,013 28,243 13,593 13,942 12,077 12,962 737,727 526.432 650.857112% 1933 17,175 21,021 36,244 57,265 60,026 125,395 56.898 18,692 10,062 10,893 10,776 16,639 441,086 299,584 375,47564% 1934 20,033 16,842 27,429 39,919 43,065 21,820 11.341 6,948 7.043 8,196 11,272 13.757 227,665 116.145 165,76125% 1935 14,840 18,500 24,841 71,042 103,787 133,634 42,184 17,193 11.363 11,962 11,905 12.877 474,128 350.647 416,00675% 1936 14,737 46,808 57,374 157,290 219.404 137,028 67,902 32,987 14.372 15,423 15,828 17,294 796,447 581,624 701,780124% 1937 21,745 139,109 111,443 183,505 352.050 225,395 91,097 32,186 17.780 17,173 16,379 52,320 1,260,182 852,047 1,030,629 181% 1938 31,265 42,456 162.121 223.928 315,044 291,880 130,917 54,155 28,693 27.475 24,748 26.003 1,358,685 961,769 1,234,213 205% 1939 28,558 33,273 54,119 92,136 92,253 58,400 25,480 18,774 13,712 16,826 13,692 13,850 461,073 268,269 371,70057% 1940 45.082 65,032 77,810 118,175 196,465 145,503 50,471 18,926 13,234 14,670 16,007 27.723 789,098 510.614 635,254109% 1941 39,540 73,589 109,735 124,615 386,666 309,960 174,416 62,537 27,997 26,325 27,661 38,035 1,401,076 995.657 1,222,251 212% 1942 49.438 40.834 58.487 112,586 150,036 178,754 81,529 30,284 16,500 14.648 16,130 22,740 771,966 522.905 642,824111% 1943 92,551 56,820 261,344 198,736 254,785 155,650 88,011 34,435 17,857 17 849 18,565 24,224 1,220,827 697,182 1,028,667 148% 1944 27,473 32,781 69,836 80,223 150,109 115,862 59,197 20,3O5 12,843 12,952 21,521 22,435 625,537 405,391 521,327 86% 1945 20,783 70,522 63,925 131,246 205,509 169,002 91,593 41.632 21,548 41,268 36,845 44.182 938,055 597,350 765,723 127% 1946 45,481 34,854 60,958 109,658 155,476 85,880 39,733 20.091 13,261 16,141 31,365 37,785 650,683 390,747 501,198 83% 1947 31,146 28,167 36,319 60,353 110,325 57.778 21,116 12,313 9,140 12,607 13,492 13,942 406,698 249,572 319,951 53% 1948 13,486 13,267 16,233 43,976 86,108 78.565 31,331 9,927 6,899 8,908 9,586 11,220 329,506 239,980 281,947 51% 1949 11,982 12,992 21,136 50,517 84,508 57,685 17,201 8,682 6,541 7,704 11.131 12,791 302,870 209,911 253,974 45% 1950 17,119 39,761 37,087 76,155 98,483 90.367 34,901 12,179 10,393 9,955 96.968 77,992 601,360 299,906 369,520 64% 1951 32,975 30,018 35,101 48,914 85,039 88,990 38,941 12,966 7,793 9,364 11.958 40,163 442,222 261,884 327,108 56% 1952 60,367 53,673 84,726 222.633 434,769 302,557 159,856 68,200 30,670 23,417 24,871 35,260 1,500,999 1,119,8151,326,828 238% 1953 60,760 40,498 38,709 70.730 86,019 103,164 69,657 21,503 12.730 13,125 15,023 16,915 548,833 329,570 415,637 70% 1954 22,019 30.361 44,575 101,203 139,719 73,553 39,642 19,198 12,571 12,351 15,328 17,837 528,357 354,117 442,812 75% 1955 20,438 24,625 29,734 37,567 69,544 86,660 31,014 19,293 9,840 10,100 12,526 92,959 444,300 224,785 293.752 48% 1956 82.943 49,993 62,767 97.553 159,683 168,876 99,529 41,141 21,370 23,397 17,042 16,568 840,862 525.641 674,316 112% 1957 18.535 26,178 31,357 38,644 79,355 132,359 41,988 17,518 12,111 13,648 14,013 18,632 444,338 292.346 366,980 62% 1958 22,088 39,453 68,140 168,105 316,974 230,866 115,724 56,190 27,515 20,815 19,835 19,025 1,104,730 831,669 1,004,329 177% 1959 20,592 22,258 33.274 40,566 39,945 32,061 18,013 10,094 9,852 9,689 . 10,419 11,215 257.978 130,585 193,494 28% 1960 13,363 30,682 31,908 46,272 58,336 47,181 16,683 9,638 8,678 10,187 14,183 12,926 300.037 168,472 228,883 36% 1961 11,466 10,905 14,221 24,137 29,980 24.305 8,952 16,018 8,463 7,353 9,554 12,288 177,642 87,374 133,429 19% 1962 13,507 53,411 37,660 147,463 135,884 157,253 74,874 25,416 13,849 14,051 12,407 11,929 697,704 515,474 606,450 110% 1963 27,793 101,595 42,994 69,412 137,839 163,944 105,384 47,008 28,883 27,291 25,837 23,470 801,450 476,579 622.755 101% 1964 19,943 17,119 25,146 42,946 61,521 54,658 23.803 14,097 9,025 9,150 14,939 46,919 339,266 182.928 240,346 39% 1965 46,768 31,702 36,359 80,043 131,980 149,357 95,288 49,105 22.036 17,631 29,542 30,551 720,362 456,668 581,799 97% 1966 29,272 22,439 39,108 68.779 82.336 45,431 23.347 18,141 9,608 10,822 15.501 313,811 678,595 219,893 297,572 47% 1967 63,580 65,831 86,200 99,509 269,631 311,063 243,802 94,834 55,255 36.230 34,546 35,746 1,396,227 924,005 1,196,524 196% 1968 34,052 40.354 48,803 65,584 87,991 64,054 30,690 20.600 11,466 13,599 16,982 19,585 453.760 248,319 342,787 53% 1969 178,493 111,342 157,595 378,333 617,968 496,796 254,777 111,100 49,936 36,036 34,862 34,132 2,461,370 1.747,8742,102.541 372% 1970 66,480 41,419 59,917 63,513 110,057 95.700 50,138 24,224 14,392 13,301 21,519 28,814 5891474 319,408 431.242 68% 1971 34,143 30,960 41,913 52,661 66,635 82,707 42,472 19,841 11,371 11,540 14,102 19,109 427,454 244,475 329,140 52% 1972 19,864 18,827 33,213 28,288 45,965 38,531 14,936 10,927 11,334 11,431 14,703 20,408 268,427 127.720 194.625 27% 1973 33,628 36,395 52,778 110,892 288,652 230,390 93.834 41,028 23.030 18,895 22,342 27,788 979,652 723,768 859,499 154% 1974 50,337 29,873 74,247 114.113 183,733 167,740 69,580 39,991 23,532 21,953 19,904 23,603 818,606 535,166 694,889 114% 1975 21,521 26,725 42,815 46,602 147,001 140,660 51,917 22,625 17,133 16.209 15,049 16,310 564,567 386,180 484,962 82% 1976 16,308 16.994 23,074 25,924 47,151 20,930 14,749 14,573 25,097 20.523 12,954 11.191 249,468 108,754 192,021 23% 1977 13,456 13.704 14,765 23.391 25,630 35,655 10,973 10,979 7,815 8,146 8,456 24,028 196,998 95,649 137,354 20% 1978 46.596 116,432 175,484 181,700 363,157 354,825 194,693 74,001 61,696 29.562 26,874 28.485 1,653,505 1,094,3751,435,118 233% 1979 34,062 41,825 72.299 102,079 164,935 106,112 46,733 27,243 19,583 19,781 18,779 19,230 672,661 419,859 558,765 89% 1980 145,545 168,887 139,620 211,608 287,825 282,877 208,715 78,143 35,068 26,955 25,006 29,708 1,639,957 991,025 1,270,811 211% 1982 37,682 52,996 78,724 212.963 254.985 198,748 130,098 61,956 61,716 46,306 57.,116 77,849 1,271,139 796,794 1,045.496 169% 1983 87,905 138,514 265.543 206,473 478,625 571,846 288,866 154,935 68,503 53,300 71,599 103,019 2,489,128 1,545,8102,088,091 329% 1984 76.054 60,926 82.738 91,359 161,613 93,114 77,046 49,698 28,306 26,428 35.020 39,495 821,797 423,132 610,302 90% 1985 40,423 40,610 53,371 135,241 146,799 99,858 41,395 23.956 17,024 16,495 22,314 33,945 672,431 424,293 535,139 90% 1986 42,668 149,966 204,775 208,147 293,335 263,794 121,398 57.160 26,567 28,330 25,341 23,458 1,444.939 886,674 1,203,506 189% 1987 25,595 29,504 41,565 55,236 75,108 56,146 24,918 14,735 10,683 11,484 14,745 16,215 375,935 211,408 289,876 45% 1988 22,677 19,815 30,210 39,584 58,350 43,140 20,969 13,454 10,733 9,283 10,955 15,515 294,685 162,043 225,723 34% 1989 15,947 23,528 67,430 91,380 71,849 49,823 21,378 13,010 10.213 10,824 10,707 10,949 397,038 234,430 335,907 50% 1990 12,916 13,127 23,048 32.019 38,600 29,345 13.380 8,386 6,428 8,834 8,340 9,148 203,571 113,344 160.040 24% 1991 10,931 9,215 47,341 58.092 79,763 100,423 38,265 14,854 11,040 9,358 13,940 13,067 406,289 276,543 359,136 59% 1992 14,069 22,314 26,410 55,448 74,394 32,987 16,324 11,942 7,896 9.414 11,054 14,577 296,829 179,153 234,815 38% 1993 39,221 39,564 94,231 133,993 200,864 162,420 87,414 32,763 16,506 14.223 14,398 18,163 853,760 584,691 742,414 124% 1994 18,936 23,946 38,592 46,489 67,224 56,223 21,068 11,939 8,981 14,771 12,780 15,507 336,456 191,004 265,287 41% 1995 46,832 48,774 156,387 143,244 255,046 293,129 237,802 89,657 39,108 24,093 22,268 28,820 1,385,160 929,221 1,238,466 196% 1996 40,304 98,549 108,042 147.959 225,987 154,883 70,502 32,255 16.651 15,788 40,903 86,438 1.038,261 599,331 772,067 127% 1997 246,022 104,771 120,448 142.909 214,290 142,358 71,919 38,047 26,039 20,926 23,708 30.532 1,181,969 571,476 776,936 122% 1998 45,927 136,340 151,329 169,663 308,440 371,835 267,435 94,510 50,959 35,008 33,302 33,219 1,717,967 1.137,3731,469,179 242% 1999 37,722 38,388 38,495 55,843 95,199 68,733 32,852 17,133 12,547 11.714 12,288 13,057 433,971 252,627 332,516 54% 2000 19.140 35.096 50,176 67,388 129,406 81,396 28,306 16,610 10,937 12,912 12,764 12,688 476,819 306,496 397.131 65% 15,429 19,004 36,948 58,249 124.417 43,033 24.593 11,558 8,916 9,142 15,293 24,869 391,451 250,292 316,856 53% 2001 2002 27,533 21,072 31,339 MIN. 10,931 9,215 14,221 23,391 25,630 14,069 8,225 5,881 5,494 6,817 8,241 9,148] 177,642~ 87,374~ 127,526 I AVG. 37,490 43,942 65,715 99,978 157,243 138,922 73,128 31,883 18,5d6 17,530 19,879 27,876I 732,832I 470,2711 693,645I SUM 4,086,386 4,789,657 7,162,924 10,797,660 16,982,216 15,111,530 7,897,876 3,410,999 2,002,990 1,910,747 2,166,824 3,038,512 Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 3, 2002 -//~,t~ ~ TO:FROM: DAloa~aT?dKY'unC~t, YE cMoa;oamg ::' Dev'elop~meYD~e~c~o~"' SUBJECT: Employment Status Report for ARB, Inc. - Final Report This is the final Employment Status Report for this company. Its agreement with the City of Bakersfield has expired. Agreement No.96-336 between the City of Bakersfield and Southwest Contractors, Inc. (later assigned to ARB, Inc.) provided a $150,000 loan to the company for a term of five years. Twenty percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year the company meets all terms and conditions of the agreement. These terms included, · retaining 16 workers, · hiring an additional nine employees, and · at least 51% of all new hires must be low- and moderate-income individuals. Exercising this forgiveness is a ministerial action and, thus, requires no Council action. Based upon the report submitted to our office from the company, ARB has met the requirements of the agreement. For the fifth and final year of the agreement, the company committed to hire two new employees. The report shows four new workers were hired, and 100% of these hires were low- and moderate-income individuals. Therefore, ARB, Inc., has met the terms and conditions required in the agreement and qualifies to have 20%, or $30,000, of the loan amount forgiven for the fifth and final year of the agreement. The table below summarizes the company's employment history during the past five years. With your approval, we will immediately notify the company of this. New hires over the five-year agreement (actual) 29 New hires over the five-year agreement (projected) 9 dI:P:\A R B\AT memo Forgive 20% of Year 5.wpd New hires in excess of projections 20 Percentage of new hires that were Iow- or 72% moderate-income individuals A Message from the Director Team Fun is pleased to present to you our national award-winning brochure. In it, you will find a variety of recreational activities for you and your family. We hope that you will take the time to join us in one or more activities. According to a survey conducted by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers, swimming continues to be the most popular recreational activity among Americans with 95.1 million participants annually. Swimming is followed by walking (84.1 million) and biking (56.2 million). Locally, the Kern High School District reports that swimming has the largest participation of any high school sport. In a door-to-door survey conducted by the Applied Research Center of California State University, Bakersfield, the residents of the city identified aquatic facilities as the number one priority for new public facilities. This position was also supported in our five-year master plan that was adopted by the city council in 2000. The city is currently looking to meet your swimming needs through the construction of a new aquatic facility, while at the same time renovating some of our older pools. This is an exciting time for all of us. We look forward to not only providing you with new and improved swimming pools but other facilities as well. On behalf of Team Fun, please have a safe and enjoyable summer on us. Stan Ford Stan and Natalie (front) Department of Recreation & Parks City of Bakersfield Information ................ 4 General Information ................................ 5 Aquatic Activities .................................... 6 Aquatics Schedule ............................... 12 Pool Rental ........................................... 14 Aquatic Registration Form ................... 15 Assumption of Risk .............................. 16 Lowell Neighborhood Community Center ............................... 17 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center ............................... 18 Silver Creek Community Center .......... 19 Silver Creek Camp Fun ........................ 20 Summer Fun Centers .......................... 21 Dance ................................................... 24 Exercise ............................................... 29 Learning & Leisure ............................... 31 Sports - Gymnastics ............................ 37 Sports - Tennis ..................................... 39 Sports ................................................... 42 Registration Information ....................... 46 Registration Form ................................ 47 Special Events ..................................... 48 Park Information ................................... 53 Park Updates ........................................ 55 Keep Bakersfield Beautiful ................... 58 Park Amenities Guide ........................... 60 Park Map .............................................. 62 Team Fun ............................................. 64 Awards ................................................. 66 Welcome! Families come in all varieties. So do our programs. Please read through the brochure for a complete selection of activities that welcome your family. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN O City of Bakersfield AFFiLiATE~Ep Keep Bakersfield Beautiful O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN General Information Call 322-PLAY for Information 24/7! 322-PLAY is our new hotline for information about recreation & parks including special events and aquatics. Call anytime, day or night, for up-to-date recorded news about the FUN things going on! New Instructors Do you have a special talent or skill you are interested in sharing? The Department of Recreation and Parks is looking for new instructors. We are especially interested in finding instructors to teach classes in: · Aqua Therapy · Cultural Dances · Baby-sitting Instruction · Teaching Spanish · Pottery · Teen Interests · Cooking/Nutrition · NewAge Instruction Holistic Health Aromatherapy Although... We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, but we occasionally make mistakes. If this happens, we apologize and ask for your understanding and patience with any inconvenience this may cause you. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN O Aquatic Activities LEARN TO SWIM Participate in this fun-filled opportunity to learn swimming skills that will provide life-long aquatic enjoyment. The "Learn to Swim" program was developed by the National Safety Council, Ellis & Associates, and the National Recreation and Park Association. IThe program Exploration [].~Journey Series [] Challenge Series consists of: [] Series Lessons will be taught Monday - Thursday at various times (see schedule pages 12 & 13). Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Select the class level according to age. Swimmers in the Journey Series will be assessed at the first session and placed according to ability. Learn to Swim at MLK! Anyone who signs up for swim lessons at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pool facility will be charged only $5 per person, The current swim lesson fee has been reduced for this pool only and is the rate for all lessons at this pool including Infant, Preschool, and Journey 1,2, and 3. Residency Status Fees vary depending on residency status. City residents (anyone living within city limits, not including county pockets) must provide acceptable documentation. O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Aquatic Activities ,~AYS TO FOR SPRING AND ~?~~ SUMMER LESSONS! TWO ~ OR Enclose check or money order payable to "City of Bakersfield." Mail to: Department of Recreation & Parks 4101 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN O Aquatic Activities The Journe. l( Series To aid learning in the Journey Series, there is a participant booklet. Each Journey booklet has three aquatic adventures which break down swimming skills into a simplified format. The booklets provide reinforcement of the learning themes at home and keep the parent aware of the child's progress. By providing an imaginative adventure for learning, participants have fun while developing new swimming skills. Journey 1 Ages 4 - 6 years The three adventures in Journey 1 are: Down Under the Sea: · Adjusting towater · Breath-holding · Opening eyes in water · Holding onto the wall and bobbing Alligator Alley: · Stomach float& kick ~ · Begin backfloat · Back glide with kick · Underwater exploration Seal's Rock: · Beginner strokes · Changing directions · Swim distance of 6 feet · Introduce float, kick, and pull See Aquatics Schedule on pages 12 & 13 I O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Aquatic Activities Journey 2 Ages 7 - 8 years The three adventures in Journey 2 are: Seaweed Patch: · Front crawl with breathing · Stomach float · Treading water · Introduce side-to-side breathing Otter's Cove: · Float and kick on back · Roll over from front to back · Begin float, kick, and pull on back Tadpole Pool: · Introduce breast stroke · Introduce basic CPR skills · Introduce water safety · Work on increasing swimming distance Journey 3 Ages 9 - 15 years The three adventures in Journey 3 are: Frog Pond: · Learn elementary backstroke · Increase swimming distance and improve technique Dolphin's Den: · Learn butterfly stroke · Increase swimming distance and improve technique Flounder Farm: · Learn sidestroke · Increase swimming distance and improve technique Days: Monday - Thursday Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 . Fee: $28 residents $41 non-residents 326-FL O Department of Recreation & Parks ~ Aquatic Activities Adult Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons Learning how to swim is not just for kids. Private swim lessons are available at Adult lessons are offered at Silver Creek and Wayside Pool. This is one-to-one swimming Planz pools. This is an eight-to-one ratio of skill instruction using the Exploration Series. swimming skill instruction using the The participant is assessed the first day of Exploration Series. Participants are lessons to determine the appropriate assessed the first day of lessons to instruction level in the series. All participants determine the appropriate instruction level in receive eight 35 minute lessons. the series. Days: Monday - Thursday Days: Monday-Thursday Sessions: 1,2, 3, 4 Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 Ages: 2-1/2- adult Ages: 16 & up Fee: $50 for 8 private lessons Fee: $28 residents $41 non-residents Junior Lifeguarding Program Experience what it would 'be like to be a pool lifeguard! This two-week course will teach water safety, various surface rescues, lifeguard techniques and the elements required to become a professional lifeguard. Participants will work on water endurance and fitness level by swimming laps at the beginning of each class. Days: Monday- Thursday Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 Ages: 12 - 15 Fee: $28 resident $41 non-resident Get in the Swim of Things! Cold or nerves? I~ Depadment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Aquatic Activities Recreational Swimming participants achance to experience Join family and friends to cool off at your swimming with a group and learning the neighborhood pool. The pools are open every basics of competitive swimming. Swimmers day from June 17 - August 18. Times vary at will have the opportunity to improve their each pool, so look for the schedule on pages swimming speed, technique, and knowledge 12 & 13. of competitive swim programs in the area while making newfriends. Groups of 15 or more must call the Administrative office (326-FUNN) to · June 17- July 27 make advance arrangements for proper pool staffing. · Participant must be able to swim 25 yards (one length) without stopping. · Participants must wear swim suits. Everyone is tested on the first day. Shirts, shorts, food, and flotation devices are not permitted. · One parent or guardian is required to attend the first practice or a parent · Non-swimmers under the age of 18 meeting, and children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. · Teams are limited to 65 participants, including gids and boys. · Children ages 3 and under require · The age groups are: one-on-one adult supervision. 6 & under, 7 - 8, 9 - 10, 11 - 12, 13 - 14, 15 - 17. Days: Monday- Sunday (Closed July 27 for city swim meet) · Specific style/color swim suits are not Fee: $1 per day required. $30 season pass (3 months) · Swim meets are held at Jefferson Pool Monday - Thu~ay at 5:30 pm. Free Recreation Swim · Dual meets will be scored. The recreation swim admission fee may be · All participants must swim in at least waived for families meeting the HUD income three swim meets in order to participate guidelines. Passes are for immediate family in the city championship, members only (living in the same residence) · City cha~ionship meet will be held at and are issued for the pool of your choosing. CSUB on JUly'27 beginning at 8:00 am. If the pool of choice is Silver Creek, Jefferson or Beale, the passes will have limited usage. · Daily attendance is not a requirement To get a pass, visit the Recreation & Parks : Monda Administrative office, Silver Creek Community Center office, or the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and complete an application. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Aquatics Sc hedule Session l: June 17- 27 . Time Days Program Sess,on 2: July 1- 11 ~ ~ ~ am Um/F Lap Swim Session 3: July 22 - August 1 ' Session4:August5-15 9:15am- 9:50am M-Th Journey1,2,&3 10:00 am - 10:35 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 10:45 am - 11:20 am M-Th Infant, Preschool, & Challenge 11:30 am - 12:05 pm M-Th Infant & Preschool )m 1:15 pm M-F Swim Team :30 pm - 5:00 pm M-F Recreational Swim ~m- 5:00pm Sat/Sun " 6:15 pm M-F Swim Team )m 7:30 pm M-Th Jr. Lif~ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat & Sun Avail. for Rent Time Days Program 5:30 am- 7:30 am T&Th Lap Swim 9:15 am- 9:50 am M-Th Journey 1, 2,&3 10:00 am - 10:35 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 10:45 am - 11:20 am M-Th Infant, Preschool, & Challenge 11:30 am - 12:05 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm M-F Swim Team 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm M-F Recreational Swir 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm Sat/Sun " 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm M-Th Swim Meets 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat & Sun Avail. for Rent Beale Wading Pool Hours Days: Monday - Fnda~ Time: 12:15 pm - 5:00 Days: Saturday & Sun~ Time: 12:00 - 5:00 Fee: Free Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ' Aquatics Sche ule ~ W~ ~~' ~ Time Days Program ~ -~ ~] i 9.15 am- 9.50 am M-Th Journey 1, 2,&3 ~~ ,.,~.,~,.~ ~~?~, 10.00 am- 10.35 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, &3 ~~":! ~'P 10:45 am- 11:20 am M-Th Infant & Preschool 11.30 am -12.05 pm M-Th Journe 1, 2,&3 . ~' ~:. AClU 1'00 m- 2'00 m M-F Swm Team 2:10 pm- 5:00 pm M-F Recreational Swim ~ ~Omlt,18~'~:; 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm Sat/Sun ~~.- ~;(i~?,$1!m ~So~ 5 15 pm - 6 15 pm M-Th Jr L feguard ng 6:00 pm - 6:35 pm M-Th Infant & Preschool 6:45 pm- 7:20 pm M-Th Journey1 2 &3 le~~, 7:30 pm- 8 30 pm M-F Sw,m Team 5'30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat & Sun Avail. for Rent 7:20 am - 8:20 am M-F Swim Team 9:15 am - 9:50 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 ;- 10:00 am - 10:35 am M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 ; 10:45 am - 11:20 am M-Th Infant Preschool, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm M-Th Jr. Lifeguarding ............... -'-~'" ......... x¢~.~--~ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm M-F Swim Team 9,15~??~t~!:, 2:10 pm- 5:00 pm M-F Recreati,,onal Swim 10:00am pm pm 5:15 pm- 5:50 pm M-Th Infant, Preschool, !0;00~: ¢ "~?~ ' & Challenge : ¥."i~; 6:00 pm - 6:35 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 ' ''"~' '~ ~"~,,~¢~; i~, ;;.:;;;...,.,¢:z;;,r,?~¢,,..,~; 6:45 pm - 7:20 pm M-Th Journey 1, 2, & 3 ';" ' "" ~:~" 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm M-F Swim Team : ;'~ '~': ~<,r~ -,..~,. ~ 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm Sat & Sun Avail. for Rent Recreation Swim Schedule ~=~¢~-'¢~ ~ Jefferson 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Men. - Fri. ~'~0 l:l¢tl.;, ~ l~'~,..:!}i~ I~t:;.~,;~ !'~ MLK 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Men. - Fri. Saunders 2:10 pm - 5:00 pm Men. - Fri. : ;;:,:.,~u.~,,~? ~.. ~<, · %.;;',*,.'-~-' ~.~ ~¢,~ :~ Siemon 2:10 pm - 5:00 pm Men. - Fri. ~' ;:; ~E~.t~ ~ ~ Silver Creek 2:10 pm - 5:00 pm Men. - Fri. ' ' ,,, ...... ,', ~f' ....... f~'¢¢'"i ...... Wayside 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm Men. - Fri. Ali Pools 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sat & Sun Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Aquatic Activities Pool Rentals City swimming pools are available to rent on a first come, first served basis for pool parties and special occasions. Rentals are available at selected pool sites during the week and at all pool sites on weekends from 5:30 - 8:30 pm (see page 12 and 13 for schedule). There is a two-hour minimum for pool rentals with hourly rates listed below. Beale, Jastro, Planz, Saunders, Siemon, and Wayside Pool rental fees: 1 - 50 people $80 resident $90 non-resident 51 - 100 people $90 resident $100 non-resident 101 - 130 people $100 resident $110 non-resident Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jefferson, and Silver Creek Pool rental fees: 1 - 50 people $90 resident - $100 non-resident 51 - 100 people $100 resident $110 non-resident 101 - 200 people $110 resident $120 non-resident Each additional hour is $15 for city residents and $20 for non-residents. Rental times fill up early, so sign up soon! ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Aquatic .Registration Form PARTICIPANT'S NAME DOB POOL CLASS NAME TIMESESSION FEE 1 Second Choice 2 Second Choice 3 Second Choice 4 Second Choice JTOTAL $ Parent/Guardian Last Name First ' Address City Zip Code Home Phone Work Phone Emergency Special Information (Medical alerts, etc.) Please sign the Assumption of Risk form on the following page. 1. Make checks payable to "City of Bakersfield." Do not send cash. 2. If using Visa or MasterCard, fill out and sign information below. 3. Proof of residency is required. Please include imprinted personal check or copy of utility bill. 4. If you are unsure of your residency status, please call 326-FUNN for verification. 5. Assumption of Risk form on page 16 must be signed and returned. Registration cannot be processed without this signed form. 6. Please copy this form or attach a sheet with additional information if registering for five or more classes. 7. Total the fees for your first choice classes. Non-residents are required to pay the higher non-resident fee. 8. Children with the same parent or guardian may register on the same form. OFFICE USE ONLY: Initials Date Receipt # Amount $ Circle One: ~ ~ Complete if Paying by Credit Card (Mail-in registrations only) Credit Card Number: II I I I I I I I I I I I I I II Expiration Date: Signature: Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: IN CONSIDERATION of my and/or my child(ren) being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release, and discharge the city of Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death or property damage which may hereafter accrue to me or my child(ren) as a result of my or my child(ren) participating in this event. This release is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing parties from any and all liability, negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned herein. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that this release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my or my child(ren)'s heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and hold free and harmless the foregoing parties from any loss, liability, damage, cost or expense which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ren). I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THISAGREEMENTAND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WII'L. Name of all participants registering: Print name of parent or guardian, if participant is under 18: Signature: Date: If participant is under 18, parent or guardian must sign release. Please sign and return this form with your registration form. Thank you! ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Lowell Neighborhood Community Center If you have a desire to help a child with homework, reading, or learning a new sports skill, please contact us at 322-9874. "Play for grown people is I. recreation, the renewal of life; I It's Ti me for children it is growth, the gaining of life." to Play! - Joseph Lee - Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Dr. Martin Luther Kingl Jr. Community Center The center is located at 1000 S. Owens Street. In addition to rentable areas, the complex features: · Lighted softball field · Lighted outdoor basketball courts · Lighted tennis courts · Handball court · Swimming pool · Weight training room · Circuit training equipment · Gymnasium Rental Information The center's meeting room, kitchen, and gymnasium are available for rental to the public. A deposit of $100 is required for all reservations with the balance due one week prior to the reservation date. Fee per hour (2 hour minimum) Meeting room $53 Room w/kitchen $58 Gymnasium $38 Fee per day Picnic area $28 Picnic area with covered serving shelter $46 These facilities are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks. For further information, please call 322-9874. ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Silver Creek Community Center [ Rental Information The center's multi-purpose room, kitchen, and pavilion 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, basketball courts, and removable volleyball standards. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and require a $100 cleaning deposit. Tables and chairs are available upon request. Fee per hour (2 hour minimum) Multi-purpose room (capacity 100) $56 Room w/kitchen $61 Kitchen only $23 Covered pavilion area $23 Covered pavilion w/lights $26 Fee per day Picnic area with covered serving shelter $46 These facilities are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks. Silver Creek Camp Fun Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~';~ Club Fun o Campers utilize the enti.,~ Community Center. - Parents provide a morldng snack, lunch, and a drink. · Swim lessons session I and 2 only) for city residents and · by paying a $50 deposit for each · The the session begins. - 5:30 pm!;~ Arts & crafts Sports Science projects Cooking Music Special events Games Swimming ~) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Club Fun Summer Fun Centers! Looking for the FUN PLACE to be this summer? Join us at a neighborhood Summer Fun Center for some fun and relaxation! We provide supervised recreational activities at this ~drop-in' program. Reacquaint with old friends, make new friends, or simply have some plain old fun. The centers will provide an opportunity for adventure through new and creative experiences. Days: Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 - 4:00 Dates: J Ages: 6- 14 Fee: Free craft - Talent contest · Mo~ - Arts & crafts · Tournaments · Games - Sports - Music · Special events Depa~l[ e~f Rec~.atk:m & IP~lrks 326-FUNN ~ Club Fun Free Lunch Program The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center will host a free lunch program with the Bakersfield City School District. A free lunch will be provided for anyone 18 years old and under. For those 19 and older the cost is $2 per person. Days: Monday- Friday Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Dates: June 17 - August 2 Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Club Fun Lowell Summer Fun Center Looking for something to do this summer? Then come join the fun at the Lowell Neighborhood Summer Game Center. We provide supervised recreational activities at this "drop-in" program. Activities will include sports, games, drama, music, dance, arts and crafts, tournaments, trips, and more. A registration card and waiver form are required for every participant. The registration card will provide staff with important emergency information to be kept on file at the site. A parent or guardian must complete required forms on the child's first day of participation. Days: Monday - Friday Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dates: June 17 - July 12 (except July 4) Ages: 6 - 14 Fee: Free (A small charge for trips and special activities.) Location: Lowell Neighborhood Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Dance Dance & Tumbling Your child will explore a variety of dance styles in these combination classes. Beginning dancers will learn the basic terms, positions, and movements of tap, ballet, and tumbling. What a great way to introduce your child to the beautiful art of dancing. Toddler Time - Ages 2 - 3 Day: Tuesday Time: 11:00 - 11:45 am Dates: Session 1: May 7, 14, 21, 28 Session 2: June 4, 11, 18,25 Session 3: July 9, 16, 23, 30 Session 4: August 6, 13, 20, 27 Preschool - Ages 4 - 5* Day: Tuesday Time: 11:50 am - 12:35 pm Dates: Session 1: May 7, 14, 21, 28 Session 2: June 4, 11, 18,25 Session 3: July 9, 16, 23, 30 Session 4: August 6, 13, 20, 27 * Any child under age limit may be admitted at the discretion of the instructor. Fee, instructor, and location for all the above classes: Fee: $30 per session Instructor: Belinda Bean Location: Silver Creek Community Center Note: Enroll now and your child may participate in the All Star Dance recital held in July at the Fox Theater. ~ Department of Recreation & Par~s 326-FUNN Dance Your child will enjoy learning a variety of dance styles in this combination class. Children will develop style and self-confidence while learning foot positions, dance routines, and floor exercises. Toddler Time - Ages 2 1/2 - 4 Preschool - Ages 4- 5 Day: Saturday Day: Saturday Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dates: Session 1' Dates: Session 1' May4, 11, 18,25 May4, 11, 18,25 Session 2: Session 2: June 1,8, 15, 22 June 1,8, 15, 22 Session 3: Session 3: - July 6, 13, 20, 27 July 6, 13, 20, 2~ Session 4: Session 4: August 3, 10, 17, 24 August 3, 10, 1.7, 24 Fee, instructor, and location for the above classes: Fee: $39 per session Instructor: Belinda Bean Location: All Star Dance 3000 Mall View Road (Inside East Hills Mall) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Dance Intermediate Adult Clogging Day: Monday Time: 4:45 - 5:45 pm Dates: Session 1: May 6, 13, 20, June 3 Session 2: June 10, 17, 24, July 1 Session 3: July 8, 15, 22, 29 Session 4: August 5, 12, 19, 26 Ages: 16 and older Beg i n n i ng/I nte rmed late Adult Ballet Day: Thursday Time: 6:45 - 7:45 pm Dates: Session 1: May 2, 9, 16, 23 Session 2: May 30, June 6, 13, 27 Session 3: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 Session 4: August 8, 15, 22, 29 Ages: 16 and older Fee, instructor, and location for all the above classes: Fee: $32 per session Instructor: Pat Gosch Location: Center Stage Dance 1710 Chester Avenue ~ Depa~ment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Dance Clogging Enjoy this traditional American folk dance taught to a variety of music from bluegrass to pop-rock and country. Clogging is a fantastic form of exercise that helps develop balance, coordination, and flexibility. Come join this fast-paced, exciting class! Day: Tuesday Time: Beginners: 7:15- 7:45 pm Easy Int: 7:45- 8:30 pm Intermediate: 8:30- 9:15 pm Int&Advanced: 9:15- 10:00 pm Dates: Session 1 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Session 2 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Session 3 August 6, 13, 20, 27 Beginners may join: May 7 Fee: Adults $16 a 4-week session 15 & under $12 a 4-week session Instructor: Loni O'Donley Location: Silver Creek Community Center "The right of children to play, to sing, and to dance; the right of youth to sport for sports' sake; the right of men and women to use leisure in the pursuit of happiness in their own way, are basic to our American heritage." - Harry Truman - Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Dance Beginning East Coast Swing Join the swing craze with this easy to learn version of swing dancing. Learn basic to flashy moves Jn no time and have a great time while learning. This dance was called the "Bop" in the 50's, so come "Bop" 'til you drop in this really fun class! Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Dates: Session 1: May 1,8, 15, 22 Session 2: June 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 3: July 3, 10, 17, 24 Session 4: August 7, 14, 21,28 Ages: 14 & older O Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Exercise Adult Fitness Center Modern equipment is available for weight lifting and fitness training. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get in shape. Signing in and a waiver form are required for participation. Space is limited. Fitness Center Hours Open Training Days: Monday - Friday Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 3:00 - 6:00 pm Seniors Only Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Women Only Days: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Date: Ongoing Ages: 14 & older Fee: Free Location: Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Equipment Available · lateral pulldown · chest press ° pectoralmachine · shoulder press · abdomen machine · biceps curl · step machine · leg extension · leg press · incline sit-ups · treadmill · bench curl (free weights) ° benchpress (free weights) Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Exercise ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Learning & Leisure Adult Classes Available Chess Lessons Do you need to: Interested in chess? Chess is a game of · Finish your General Education Diploma strategic intelligence. Learn the basics from an international chess instructor and certified · Learn English as a second language tournament director. Sign up early for this · Participate in a Parenting class special class. These classes are co-sponsored by the Bakersfield City School District. All classes Day: Tuesday need at least 20 participants enrolled in order Time: 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm to begin. Please call 322-9874 to put your name on the list. For our Spanish speaking Dates: Session 1' participants, please call 631-4646. May 7, 14, 21,28 Session 2: Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. June4, 11, 18, 25 Community Center Fee: Free ' ~,~'~' _~ Day: Thursday Daycare is available at~.'-~.. Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm no charge. Dates: Session 3: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 German For Beginners Session 4: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? August 8, 15, 22, 29 Germany is a beautiful country to visit. Ages: 6 - 14 Why not learn to speak German? Learn Fee: $20 per session the language through dialogues, discussion, games, activities and more! This is an Location: Silver Creek Community Center exciting language course taught by an experienced and native instructor. Enroll your son or daughter today! Day: Thursday Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Dates: Session 1: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 Session 2: August 8, 15, 22, 29 Ages: 7 - 15 Fee: $30 per session Instructor: Andreas von Langen Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Learning & Leisure Watercolor Masterpieces Interested in creating your own watercolor masterpieces? Then come to this class and learn the basic techniques and skills that will enable you to do exactly that. Participants must purchase their own supplies. Register early so the instructor can mail you a list of supplies for the first class. Day: Monday Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dates: Session 1: July 8 - 29 Ages: 16 & older Fee: $40 per session Instructor: HeatherL. Rooke Location: Silver Creek Community Center Dog Obedience Your "companion" will be taught to respond to basic commands such as heel, sit, down, stay, and come. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have current vaccinations. Handlers must be at least 16 years of age. The first class is for handlers only. Sign up early for this popular class. Day: Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dates: Session 1: May 8 - June 26 Session 2: July 10 - August 28 Ages: 16 & up Fee: $50 for 8 lessons Instructor: Lyn Dahm Location: Silver Creek Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Learning & Leisure Upholstery Nearly any piece of furniture can be made to look new again with new fabric and refinished wood trim. You can accomplish the "designer look" at a very affordable price and have the satisfaction of saying you did it yourself. Register early to receive a list of supplies for the class. Day: Thursday Time: 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm Dates: Session 1' May 2, 9, 16, 23 Session 2: June 6, 13, 20, 27 Session 3: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 Session 4: August 8, 15, 22, 29 Ages: 18 & up Fee: $40 per session Instructor: Mary Slier Location: Silver Creek Community Center 'Calligraphy Workshop hop will help you add flair to your lng cards. You will gain an understanding ~ of hand-lettering techniques and fundamentals. Topics include ~ , letter technique, proportions, spacing, layout, and design for ~ personal or commercial application. Ages: 18 & older Day: Saturday Fee: $30 per session plus Time:'. 1~00,. 3:00 pm $10 supply fee paid to the Dates: ~Session 1: May 18 instructor Session 2: June 15 Instructor: Jill Thayer SesSion 3: July 20 Location: Silver Creek Community Session 4: August 17 Center Learn the art of beautiful writing! Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Learning & Leisure Mrs. P's Pressed Flower Workshop Create your own beautiful stationery, bookmarks, candles and more. It's easy, fun and inexpensive! Learn the basics of pressing flowers properly from an expert and finish a project in class. A complete supply kit with pressed flowers is included. Professionally accurate flower presses will be available. Space is limited, so register for this popular class immediately. Day: Saturday Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Date: June 22 Ages: 12 & older Fee: $20 per person $5 Supply fee paid to instructor Instructor: Lynn Pitts, Botanical Artist & Garden Writer Location: Silver Creek Community Center master ~Ta~dener and £ecogni, e~_p~ on flo. wers,, a professional garden ~o(umn,~t, and regularly feat~ed on the PBS ~evision ~ro~ram "The A~ of Gardening." Mrs. ~ gathers~ow~or pressing from her own cottage ~a~~ ~i~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Learning & Leisure Bicycle Rodeo Want to learn bicycle safety in a fun way? Come and practice how to ride safely before "It's a happy talent you hit the streets this summer. Know what the "danger zone" is and how to avoid the to know how to play." common bicycle accidents. Find out - Ralph Waldo Emerson - about traffic laws, helmets, bicycle safety checks and more. You don't want to miss the fun! Presented by the Bakersfield Fire and Police Departments and John Lotze, Certified Effective Cycling Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists. In-line and Roller Skating Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Do you want to learn in-line or roller skating? Then this class is for you! Children and Date: June 22 adults receive 30 minutes of instruction, Ages: 4 1/2 years - 6th grade skate rental, and two hours of open skating Fee: Free at each lesson. Location: Silver Creek Community Center Day: Saturday Time: Intermediate: 11:30 pm Free Cheerleading Beginners(4-7): 12:00pm Beginners (8 & up): 12:30 pm C I a s s e s Open Skate: Learn popular dance moves, cheers, chants, Morning: 9:30 - 11:30 am and routines. This is a great way to make Aftemoon: 1:00 - 4:00 pm new friends and prepare for school team tryouts. The Wednesday class is Dates: Session 1' cheerleading only and the Thursday class is May 4, 11, 18, 25 a combination of cheer and dance. Attend Session 2: both classes or just one. June 1,8, 15, 22 Days: Wednesday (cheer only) Session 3: Thursday (cheer/dance combo) July 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm Session 4: August 3, 10, 17, 24 Dates: June 19-August 15 Ages: 1st - 8th grades Ages: 4 & older Fee: $24 per session Fee: Free Instructor: Natalie Dunn Fries Instructor: Kristan Goodwin : Skateland Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 415 Ming Avenue Community Center Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Learning & Leisure Karate and Self Defense 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 self 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. Days: Tuesday & Friday Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dates: Session 1: April 30 - May 24 Session 2: May 28 - June 21 Improve your technical skills and learn new Session 3: strategies and methods in this special karate June 25 - July 23 clinic taught by trained instructors. Learn No class on July 5 what has made karate so popular for over Session 4: 5,000 years, both as a self-defense tool and a way to improve your life. July 26 - August 20 Ages: Adults & children 6 & up Days: Saturday and Sunday Fee: $25 per session Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm each day AAU Dates: May 18 - 19 Insurance: $10 a year for children Ages: 10 & older $25 a year for adults Fee: $25 for one day Instructor: Ken Rosson - 8th Degree $40 for both days Black Belt Instructor: Ken Rosson Location: Silver Creek Community Center 8th Degree Black Belt with 41 years martial arts experience Location: Silver Creek Community Center Turn to page 47 to sign up for your classes! ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Gymnastics at Silver Creek May 27 Fee, instructor, and location for the above classes: Fee: $59 per session Registration Fee: $5 paid to instructor at first class Instructor: American Academy of Gymnastics Location: Silver Creek Community Center Ways to Show Kids You Care Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Sports Gymnastics at American Academy of Gymnastics Fee: Registration Fee: Instructor: Location: 3556 Bowman Court ~ Department of ReCreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Tennis - Silver Creek Park Group lessons are available for children and adults, This class offers a great opportunity to perfect your game or to learn the basics. Participants must have a racket and supply one unopened can of tennis balls. Class size is limited, so sign up earlyl Days: Tuesday & Thursday Times: Children/Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Children/Beg & Intermediate: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Adults: 7:30 - 8:30 pm Dates: Session h May 7 - 30 Session 2: June 4 - 27 Session 3: July 9 - August 1 Session 4: August 6 - 29 Ages: Children: 5 - 15 Adults: 16 & older Fee: Children: $28 Adults: $35 Instructor: Faye Feltus Location: Silver Creek Community Center "He that will make a good use of any part of his life must allow a large part of it for recreation." - John Locke - Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Sports Tennis Lessons - Jastro Park These classes offer a great opportunity to learn the basics or perfect your game at a central location. Group lessons are available for children and adults. Participants must supply one unopened can of tennis balls. Sign up early for these classes! Day: Monday Or: Day: Wednesday Times: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Times: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Juniors - Beginner Level Juniors - Intermediate Level 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm Adults - Beginner Level Adults - Intermediate Level 7:00 - 8:15 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm All ages competitive league play Free Lesson (for Monday and with on-court strategy and drills. Wednesday class participants Must be able to serve and play a only) match. Dates: Session h Dates: Session I: May 8- June 26 May 6 - June 24 No class June 19 No class May 27 or June 17 Session 2: Session 2: July 3 - August 7 July 1 - August 5 Fee: $32 per session Instructor: Keith Hinds Kern Community Tennis Association Location: Jastro Park Note: You must register for these classes through the Recreation and Parks office, no registrations will be accepted at Jastro Park or KCTA. ivate r Life! ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Tennis - Siemon Park Learn the basics or increase your skills. Have some fun while you exercise. Participants must have a racket and supply one unopened can of tennis balls. Class size is limited, so sign up earlyl Days: Monday & Wednesday Times: Children/Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Adults: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Dates: Session I: May6 - June 3 No class May 27 Session 2: June5-July 1 Session 3: July 6 - 31 Session 4: August 5 - 28 Ages: Children: 5- 15 Adults: 16 & older Fee: $28 Children $35 Adults Instructor: Gina Ghilarducci Location: Siemon Park Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Sports Skyhawk Basketball Camp This camp promotes fun and skill development through team play and individual drills in a non-competitive environment. Players will learn new skills while refining passing, shooting and dribbling techniques. The week finishes with a tournament. Campers receive a basketball, T-shirt, and player evaluation. Bring water, lunch, and a snack each day. Days: Monday - Friday Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Dates: July 15 - 19 or July 22 - 26 Ages: 7 - 14 Fee: $97 for a week Instructor: Skyhawks Location: July 15 - 19 Liberty High School 925 Jewetta Avenue July 22 - 26 Highland High School 2900 Royal Scots Way Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Youth Basketball League Just want to have some fun? This is a great opportunity for boys and girls to learn some basketball FUNdamentals and develop new F U N skills. This league is designed to give each · " participant a noncompetitive opportunity to have fun. Registration is on a first come, '" --' '~eg,s[er first-served basis. A minimum of 40 participants in each division must register in order to offer that division. Volunteer coaches are needed. Registration: April 15 - May 24 Evaluation: Saturday, June 1 Time: 9:00 am Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center League Begins: June 15 League Ends: July 27 Game Days: Saturday Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages: Boys & girls entering 1st - 8th grades Fee: $30 per child Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center I can dribble all day! Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Sports T-Ball So you have a boy or girl that is ready to try their first non-competitive, fun, positive, team sport? Then the city of Bakersfield's T-Ball is for you. League will run for six weeks with games played once a week. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Registration: April 1 - May 31 League Begins: June 8 Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 am Ages: 5 - 7 Fee: $20 Location: Silver Creek Park Code Of Conduct: Participants, parents, and volunteer coaches are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all youth sports programs at all times. Each parent and volunteer coach is required to attend a 1 hour meeting prior to their child participating or coaching in our youth sports programs. ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Sports Summer League - 2002 Registration: Apdl 1 - May 31 Games Begin: WeekofJune 10 Manager's Meeting: June 6 Time for all Teams: 6:00 pm ~~ ~ {~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Location: Sharkey's Pizza 3611 Stockdale Highway. Wild West Shopping Center Ages: 18 and older Fee: $431 per team Locations: Beach, Martin Luther King, Jr., Patriots, Planz, and Wayside Parks Fall League - 2002 Registration: July 22 - August 30 Games Begin: Week of September 9 Manager's Meeting: September 5 Time for all Teams: 6:00 pm Location: Sharkey's Pizza 3611 Stockdale Highway. Wild West Shopping Center Kevin has worked with the Department of Recreation and Parks for 10 years, currently Ages: 18 and older as a Program Coordinator for youth and adult Fee: $431 per team sports. He has enjoyed such notable Locations: Beach, Martin Luther experlencesas: King, Jr., Patriots, Planz, o 19 years as a high school baseball coach, and Wayside Parks · Manager of the Bakerstield Bullets who won the 1st ever Cooperstown Dream Divisions: Park Tournament earning Kevin an induction into the Youth Baseball Hall of A) Most Competitive Fame. B) Competitive · Associate Scout for the Arizona Diamond C) Semi-Competitive Backs for 4 years attending the 2002 D) Recreational World Series - Arizona won the title. r Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Registration Information General Registration Registration will be accepted from the date this catalog is released, unless otherwise specified. Many of our programs fill very quickly, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedules are subject to change and may be canceled if minimum enrollment requirements are not met. Assumption of Risk ~2V,a The Assumption of Risk at the bottom of the ys to registration form on page 47 must be signed for ~F~~ ~ all programs at the time of registration. ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Registration Form Participant Name DOB Program Title Date Time Fee Total $ Parent/Guardian Last Name First Address City Zip Code Home Phone Work Phone Emergency. Special Information (Medical alerts, etc.) Special Information (Medical Alerts, etc.) Youth Sports: Shirt Size & Grade in School Release/Assumption of Risk Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: IN CONSIDERATION of my and/or my child(ren) being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns, from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death or property damage which may hereafter accrue to me or my child(ren) as a result of my or my child(ren)'s participation in this event. This release/assumption of risk is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing parties from any and all liability arising out of, or in any way connected with, said acceptance and receipt, even though liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned herein. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the undersigned assumes all risks associated with this event and that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my or my child(ren)'s heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and hold free and harmless the foregoing parties from any loss, liability, damage, cost or expense which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ten). I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENTAND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. lAM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature Date If participant is under 18, parent or guardian must sign release. Office Use Only Initials: Date: Receipt #: Amount $ ~t ~ Please Complete if Paying by Credit Card Circle One: VISA (Mail-in registrations only) Credit Card Number: I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I Expiration Date: Signature: Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Special Events Mark your calendars! The Travelin' Tunes concert series is in the works and making its way to a park near you! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and get ready to spend your Tuesday evenings with us. Enjoy a variety of talented artists at a different scenic location each week. April 30 May 21 Grissom Park Wilson Park Fat Daddy Blues Band Kris Tiner (Blues) (Jazz) May 7 May 28 Jefferson Park Siemon Park Marcos Reyes's Salsiology Mama's Mid Life Crisis (Latin/Jazz) (Celtic) May 14 June 4 Deer Peak Park Dr. Martin Luther Brothers Barton King, Jr. Park (Blue Grass) Dena Reynolds (Gospel) ~J ~t of Recareatk~ & ~ 326-FUNN Special Events Fridays Movies in the Park 8:00pm Free! Park Park Jastro Dr. Matin Park Luther Jr. Park King, . ~~~a~~ J Piti Oak June 2~ ~~ m e ~t~~~nt~ I~ Park Yokuts Park April 2~P2 Centennial Garden Bli~ vs. Louisville (Arena F~tbeli 2) ...... Apdl 20 7:00 pm & Convention Center May 2002 ~Comi~g Events Bli~ vs. Louisville (~ena F~tbefl 2) ...... May4 7:00 pm ~" *Bakersfield Symphony ........................... May 1t 7:30 pm *Community Concert ............................... May 16 8:00 pm Bli~ vs. P~e (~ena F~tbell 2) ............ May 18 7:00 pm JUne 2002 Bl~ vs. Fresno (A~ene F~ell 2} ........... June 1 7:00 pm BI~ vs. Sen Di~o (~en~ F~all 2) ..... June 8 7:00 pm Bli~ vs. Hawaii (~ena F~tbell 2) ........... June 22 7:00 pm Ju~ Bli~ vs. Wi~ita (A~-ene Foo~all 2) .......... July 13 7:00 pm Champions on I~ (Professional & Ol~pic I~ Skating) ...... July 16 7:00 pm Bli~ vs. Tul~ (Atone F~ell 2) ............. July 27 7:00 pm August ~2 Fight Night at ~e Garde~ (Bo~ng) .......... August 8 7:30 pm *Co~venEon ~ter Even~ BAKEI~SFIELD CE~TENNIAL GAt~DEN For the Mo~ u~ete informa~on ~ ~w~nte~nia~arde~m & CONVENTION CENTER G~ YOUR TICKETS TODAY~ ~1) 322-2525 ~mkeLMa~er] ~~ of R~a~ & Pa~ 32~NN ' Special Events July 9 ~ ~~~4- MentoBuru ~ ~ July 16 Love Sick Prairie Dogs July 23 Southside Chicago Seven July 30 Thee Majestics August 6 Chesterfield King and the Sultans of Swing Castle&Cooke Litter Free Event Family Fun Nights Day: Saturday These special evening pool parties Dates: July 20 ...... Silver Creek Pool are perfect for the whole family to August 3 ... Jastro Park Pool enjoy. Family Fun Nights feature Time: 5:30- 7:30 pm activities, prize drawings, music, and refreshments at two of our pool sites. Fee: $1 (parents get in free when they accompany a child) Litter Free Event ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Special Events a model boat race down the Kern River. bring your own boat or build one at boats from music and 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm etc. 6:30 - 8:30 pm Water Resources Det~anment Family Camp-Out Camp out with your family under the stars at Silver Creek Park. Enjoy games, camp songs, arts and crafts, popcorn and a movie at night, Bring your own camping gear and dinner Saturday night. Sunday morning breakfast will be provided. Swimming will be available from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for $1.00 per person. Sign up early for this great famil~ ;nfl Dates: Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14 Time: Saturday, 1:00 pm (check in) to Sunday, 12:00 noon Fee: $25 per family Location: Silver Creek Park Note: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Litter Free Event Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN % Special Events {~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Information Special Information Amplified Music A permit must be obtained to have amplified music in the parks. Six of our parks are zoned for amplified music: · Beach Park · Central Park · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park · Patriots Park · Silver Creek Park · Yokuts Park Permits must be requested three weeks in advance. Insurance and additional fees are required. Sales and Fees Only non-profit organizations are permitted to conduct sales, collect fees, or otherwise solicit funds in city parks. A permit must be obtained. Jumpers and Structures Party jumpers have become very popular for use at events held in the parks. You must have prior approval from the Department of Recreation & Parks to use these or any portable structure in the park. Additional fees and insurance may be required. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FU-~ ~ Park Information Planning a Special Event, a Picnic or a Party? A City Park May Be The Best Location! There are more than 40 parks to choose from, so get your park permits early. Easy application process... reasonable rates. 326-FUNN DISCOVER YOUR {~ PARKS! ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN _ Park Updates Current Planning and Construction Projects · There is a long list of projects currently in the planning, design, or installation phase by city forces and private developers. Noteworthy projects include the following: · The 32-acre Rio Vista Park development project, located at Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista Road, is entering the construction phase. Rough grading and utility improvements will commence in the next few weeks. · A Wet Playground Project involves interactive water play with 15 - 20 spray apparatus in an approximate 10,000 square foot area. The design and location are being finalized. · Specifications are being developed for the Jefferson Park Court Modification Project. . The project will resurface the existing tennis court area and modify two of the four existing "Since play is a fundamental need, tennis courts into basketball courts. playgrounds should be provided for every child as much as schools." · The Pin Oak Park Playground - Theodore Roosevelt - Renovation Project will totally replace the existing playground with new play equipment and surfacing. · Windermere Park, located on Chamber Boulevard and Sherlock Park Drive, is a six- acre developer-provided park. The buildings and hardscape improvements are near completion. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Updates Watering for Trees The lone giant that stands as a sentinel in your yard; that large immovable, biologically active, atmospheric scrubber; the dropper of leaves; yes, your tree. When talking about water, trees are in a class by themselves. Basic water requirements for trees fit into categories. The high water-use class includes white alder, river birch, and coastal redwoods. These trees require more water than your turf to look healthy. This is due to the climatic environment the trees are from. Medium water-use trees require less frequent irrigation interval as your turf but the same amount of water. This water- use class would include Magnolias, Liquid Ambers, Ashes, Hackberries, and Cedars. Ideally, water will be applied infrequently, ~ 10 to 14 days between applications, allowing irrigation to be applied at a slow rate for a long period of time. This is called deep watering. Low water-use trees can be best described by trees native to Bakersfield. The Valley Oak, Coast Live Oak and most pines require little or no water in the summer ~nonths. Frequent irrigation has the ability to cause root rot. irrigation of Iow water- use trees should occur once a month in the summer. A good deep soaking of the entire root zone is adequate to keep these trees looking their best. For more basic information about water use, consult the Sunset Western Garden Book. If you have an interest in designing a matched water-use landscape, please check the city of Bakersfield Urban Forestry website at www. ci.bakersfield.ca.us and click on the ~/VUCOLS~ link. This document is a readable study that lists landscape plants and their calculated water use dependent on geographical location. ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Park Updates Meet the Crew of Area I Meet the landscape maintenance crew of Area I with their supervisor, Terry McCormick. This dedicated group keeps the northwest section of Bakersfield beautiful. The boundaries of this diverse area are: Stockdale Highway (south), Renfro Road (west), Snow Road (north), and ~ Highway 99/Oak Street (east). Front Row (L-R): Sergio Garcia, Carlos Arceo, Juan Flores, Jose Navarrete, Andi Bateman, Julio Ortiz, Margie Reyes, Mary Ernst, Grace Cruz Back Row (L-R): Bob Kotenski, Tobias Miranda, Abel Torres, John Yaeck, Javier Solorio, Gregorio Herrera, Stephen Gollinger, Lupe Escobedo, Terry McCormick Not pictured: Antonio Vasquez Another feature of Area I is the Kern River Parkway which is comprised of 12.3 miles of bike path, native riparian areas, 2 lakes, a par course, and sand volleyball courts. Also in this area are 2 community (Beach and Yokuts) and 3 neighborhood (Centennial, Quailwood, and Saunders) parks. One of these, Beach Park, is the city's most used park. Aside from having a softball diamond, soccer/rugby field, and a river front, Beach Park Beach Park also has the only skate park, tournament-size horseshoe courts, and Cancer Survivors Plaza in Bakersfield. The most notable of these facilities is the Bloch Foundation's Cancer Survivors Plaza which was built in 1995. The bronze sculptures depicting cancer survivors of all ages is located in the northeast part of the park adjacent to Oak and 21st Streets. Even though there are similar projects throughout the United States, this project was the first of its kind in California. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Keep Bakersfield Beautiful KeepBaleemfleldBeautiful Litter Free Events Begin The Department of Recreation and Parks has made the commitment to make its events LITTER FREE! The Keep Bakersfield ~~ Beautiful program will ensure that events are kept litter free by making sure trash receptacles and litter bags are available in convenient locations and that event goers are using them. The goal is to promote a positive change in attitude and behavior regarding litter. A clean event is an enjoyable event! Adopt-an-Area ~' The Adopt-an-Area program is actively seeking volunteers! This volunteer program offers the opportunity for individuals, groups and businesses to demonstrate their desire to enhance landscaped areas within the city ,~,....~T ~'L~ ~ ~ of Bakersfield. Volunteering for this program will enable the citizens of Bakersfield to take ~' ~~-T an active role in beautifying their neighborhood. Adopting organizations ~IV~E~~ receive public recognition in the form of an "Adopt-an-Area" sign, as well as enjoyment CLEA~'"" UP efforts.and a sense of community pride for their Saturday, April 27, 2002 9:00 a~m. ¥okuts Pare Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Thc Grmt Amcri6m Clc~u-up M i s s i o n Stat e m e n t: has come to Bakersfield, Join u~ a~ v~ ~auti~, our ci~. The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful, an affiliate of 526-FUNN Keep America Beautiful, Inc., is to serve the citizens of Bakersfield by developing and implementing effective public education and community improvement programs ] which enhance the quality of life and economic ~)I~ development of the community by instilling pride and a -' positive attitude and by affecting behavior change regarding natural resource conservation, littering, recycling and beautification. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Waste in Place Twi lig h t Works h o p ~$[~:~ :~!~ T~iNG~ Please join Keep Bakersfield Beautiful and ," Girl Scouts of the USA for a Waste in Place workshop. Waste in Place is a curriculum used nationally by Keep America Beautiful. It is designed to educate youth on the importance of improving their community through beautification projects such as tree plantings, waste reduction, and litter prevention. The curriculum focuses primarily on teaching youth the virtue of community pride through fun activities. Please call Girl Scouts of the USA at 327-1409 to sign up or Colleen Cashmore at 326-3291 for more information. Dates: Monday, June 17 Monday, July 22 ~ Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Silver Creek Community Center 7011 Harris Road Girl Scouts Liberty Gardens Keep Bakersfield Beautiful has joined with cities across America affiliated with Keep America Beautiful to participate in creating special places of natural beauty designated as "Liberty Gardens." This project will be a place where people can come together both to honor the memory of those who perished in the tragic events of September 11, as well as a tribute to our local police, fire personnel, and EMS personnel. Call Colleen Cashmore at 326-3291. Ground breaking for Bakersfield's own special memorial and garden will Keep Bakersfield Beautiful take place: Beautification Projects: Date: May 18 Volunteers needed for Time: To be announced various beautification Location: In front of City Hall projects throughout the city. 1501 Truxtun Avenue Call Colleen Cashmore at 326-3291 Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Park Amenities Guide czu) o ~ ~ '~ .- ~ ~_ E E~ = = = ~ ~ ~ ~ 8ize in Acres 3 32 7 3 8 12 4 10 I 8 5 2 6 6 13 6 12 10 I ~ 9 Picnic Areas 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Se~ing Shelter 1 1 1 1 ~ 1 Amphitheater Multi-Purpose Room 3 Softball Field Lighted I 1 8occer/Rugby Field 1 Lighted Pavilion Swimming Pool 1 Gymnasium 1 8occer/Rugby Field W/L ghts (Non-rentable) 1 Backstops 1 1 i ~ 1 Basketball Cou~ 1 1/~ 2 1/2 1 4 2 I 2 TennisCou~s 3 2 2 2 2 6 4 Volleyball CouPs 1 1 2 1 1 Skate Park Horseshoe Pits 26 4 2 2 2 Disc ~olf Course Barbecue Grills Restrooms 2 1 1 I I I 1 1 1 Dog Run ~ = Rentable A~s I ~ De~ent of Relation & Pa~s 32~FUNN Park Amenities Guide O · ~ O ~ ........ ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ m m m ......... 2 22 4 9 20 ~7 8 6 30 ~0 ~1 10 9 14 5 3 9 11 14 2 4 5 8 6 6 18 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 11 3 1 1 I I 2 1 2 1 2 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1/2 1 I 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 2 3 1 1 ~ 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 I 1 I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 · Under Design or Construction Depa~ment of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Map ........ ~ .._ , ,., ., BLV~ ~~ ~ ~~I ' : I WHITE ~ Depadment o[ Remation & Pa~s 326-FUNN Map LEGEND Amberton School House & Vallecito Beach 21s~ & Oak Beale Oleander & Dracena Bill Park Greens San Esteban & Guaymas Campus Park No, Hemingway & Park View Campus Park So. District & Pin Oak Castle Wilson & South of Edgemont Centennial Montclair & Marella I Centennial Plaza Truxtun & N I.~ Central 19~h & R ~ Challenger Harris & Akers J Coral Keys Harris & Caracas ~E ~ ; / Corvallis Corvallis & Chewacan i ~.~ Deer Peak Deer Peak & Beckenham Garden South Laurelglen NILE~ ST. Grissom White Lane & Grissom ~'~~ International Haggin Oaks Limoges&Chinon ,~.~ Square Sumner & Baker ' Jastro Truxtun & Myrtle ~ Iii1~1~,~,. Jefferson Beale & Bernard ~ Joshua Homemaker Place & San Dimas Kern River Parkway Stockdale Bridge to Manor Kroll Kroll & Montalvo ~1~, IJNI~A~ LM. Lowell 4~h & R Martin Luther King, Jr. E. California & So. Owens ~.__i .... · I III IIII IIIIIIII Patriots New Stine & Ming HW¥ 58 -"' Pin Oak Park View & Mill Oak Run Planz Planz & So. H ~ ~~ ~"~U~ Quailwood Quai,wood&QuailPark Rio Vista Buena Vista & Stockdale River Oaks Mountain Park & Peninsula Park Saunders Palm between Oak & Real Seasons Harris & Winter Grove Siemon Redlands & Pasadena LE~ p~ Silver Creek Harris & Reliance - , Stiern Monitor & Kyner Stone Creek Akers & White Gate Saddle & Rancho Verde Tevis University University & Camden Wayside El Toro & Ming ~ Weill James & Q I~. Westwold Westwold & Gosford X Wilderness Wilderness & Gosford ~ Wilson Wilson & Benton Windermere Chambers & Sherlock Park _1~ i Windsor Howell & Windsor Park ~ Yokuts Empire & Truxtun Recreation & Parks 4101 Truxtun CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks POOl.. Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~ Team Fun Recreation Parks Administrative Staff Division Head Division Head Secretary Sally Ihmels Greg Cronk Sandra Forsythe Supervisors Urban Forester Accounting Clerks Terri Elison Paul Graham Lisa Wolf Dean Jones Cherie Stephen Holly Larson Supervisors Clerk Typists Linda McVicker Joe Bejarano Henry Shipes Joe E. Gonzales Coleen Blair Ed Lazaroti Patricia Pacheco Specialists Terry McCormick Rachelle Scudder Colleen Cashmore Lee Ochoa Joshua Romine Ken Trone Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dave Stricker Community Center Park Services Clerk Typist Program Coordinators Cheryl Clayborn Coordinators McArthur (Mac) Amanda Greene Anderson Silver Creek Kevin Ross Al Figueroa Community Center Susan Roussel Clerk Typist Pam Lawrence I have been a part of the Recreation and Parks team for almost 7 years first starting as a lifeguard at 16 years old. Last year I was fortunate to acquire the position of Program Coordinator which was very fulfilling and helped to prepare me for my new position as a Recreation Specialist. I attend Cai State Bakersfield, majoring in Visual Arts and I love photography, sculpting, and all outdoor activities. But being with friends and family is what is most important to me. Josh Romine ~ Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN Team Fun We take our jobs seriously, but have FUN doing it! ~duate Andi~ Terry, Susan~ Mary, & Holly Department of Recreation & Parks 326-FUNN ~.~r..~ Awards & Recognition As a result of Team Fun's commitment to our core values of safety, quality, and service, we have been fortunate to have earned the following honors: 2001 CPRS Achievement Award - Marketing Theme - "got fun? pecial Program Poster/Calendar - "Travelin' Tunes" CPRS District XV Program Award - Mobile Recreation Program CPRS District XV Program Award - Keep Bakersfield Beautiful CPRS District XV Volunteer Award- Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee CPRS Supervisors' Section - Citation Award - Holly Larson CPRS Supervisors' Section - Citation Award- Terry McCormick CPRS Supervisors' Section. Achievement Award - Linda UcVicker Kern Council of Governments - Regional Award of Uent for Local Gove nment - Fun on the Run - Mobile Recreation Prog am Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc.- Gold National Aquatic Safety Award Bakersfield Christmas Parade - Rrst Place- Special Volunteer- q'he Angels of Chh Tree City USA- Growth Award 2000 & Communications Kudos Award- Best Recreation Catalogue CPRS Award of Excellence - Best Single Brochure of Excellence - Special Program Poster- Rockin' by the River Jeff Ellis & Associates Inc. - Silver National Aquatic Safety Award Bakersfield Christmas Parade - F~t Place - Special Volunteer Tree City USA Growth Award 1999 & Communications Kudos Award- Best Recreation Catalogue Marketing & Communications Kudos Award - Best Website/Homepage NRPA Pacific/Southwest- Casey Conrad Fitness and Wellness Award CPRS Award of Excellence- Website CPRS Award of Excellence - Park Maintenance and Operations CPRS Award of Merit- Bakersfield Regatta CPRS District XV-Program Award- Halloween Haunted Trail CPRS District XV - Facility Award- Linear Park Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. Silver National Aquatic Safety Award Bakersfield Christmas Parade- First Place- Special Volunteer- "A Fairy Tale Christmas" Tree USA- Growth Award Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. - Bronze National Aquatic Safety Award Bakersfield Christmas Parade-First Place- Special Volunteer Id - A Centennial Christmas" 1997 CPRS- Award of Excellence- Facility Design & Park Planning CPRS District XV- Facility Award- Kern River Parkway CPRS District XV - Outstanding Professional - Linda UcVicker CPRS District XV - Outstanding Temporary Employee- Gregorio Herrera Bakersfield Christmas Parade- First Place- Special Volunteer-"A Famitl 1993- 1995 California water Awareness Campaign Water Winner - Landscape R.A.I.N. Award for Water Conservation Through the Use of the Uaxicom NRPA - National Recreation & Park Association CPRS - California Park & Recreation Society DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: April 10, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Monthly Report for March Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. Please let me know if you need additional information. Recreation&Parks CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program March Monthly Report Submitted by: Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee Cathi Guerrero, Chair (Ward 7) Kevin Burton, Vice Chair(Ward 4) Kimberly Caesar (Ward 3) John Enriquez (Ward 6) Dana Karcher (Ward 2) Michael Ming (Ward 5) Keith Stoller (Ward 1) City Staff Liaison: Colleen Cashmore Community_ Tree Planting The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, in conjunction with the Parks Department continued with the city park tree planting project. Tree plantings were held on Saturday March 9th at Wilson park. 90 volunteers assisted in the planting of trees on this day. The volunteers consisted of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, high schools, Mercy outreach, individuals and Boy Scout troops. The next tree planting date is April 20 at North Yokuts park. Liberty_ Gardens KBB continues to finalize the plans for the Liberty Gardens project. Kevin Burton, a KBB committee member, is working hard on rallying support from our local police, fire and EMS personnel. It seems as though they are all excited and ready to be a part of this project. We are currently working on a preliminary design and the cost estimate. We hope to have the groundbreaking on May 18, 2002. The target date for completion of this project is September 11th, 2002. Great American Clean-up KBB will be holding its first annual Great American Clean-up on April 27'h at Yokuts park:. Activities will include a community wide litter clean up, community improvement education and a variety of booths. Educating citizens through the hands on volunteer participation is the goal of this event. Dana Karcher is the chair for this event. The committee has been working hard on getting volunteers and sponsors for this program. Sponsors include Target, Black Sterling Management, Bakersfield Blaze, Pepsi, Too Fat Sandwiches, Little Caesar's, and Frito La3'. Media packets were sent out on April 1,2002. Press releases and announcements will be sent out on an on-going basis. April will be designated "Keep Bakersfield Beautiful" month by the Mayor and also with Kern County. Currently, we are expecting around 150 volunteers to cl. ean up areas along Yokuts park and Truxtun Extension, as well as other areas within the city that would benefit. Adopt A Highway The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee is committed to keeping Truxtun extension litter free four times a year. The committee and volunteers cleaned up this area on March 16, 2002 bright and early in the morning. We had 15 volunteers help us with this endeavor and once again picked up numerous bags of trash. CUB (Clean up Bakersfield) Program This program will be introduced at the Great American Clean-up. The program was approved by the Community Services Committee on Feb. 27, 2002. The purpose of this program is to allow each scout the wonderful opportunity to appreciate and understand their role in preserving and protecting the natural environment. It also encourages scouts to take responsibility in their community and each scout that participates earns a patch. Scouts will work closely with KBB on various clean-up projects that will benefit the city. It is the hope of the committee that this program will assist in the recruitment of volunteers in other KBB projects. 86-CLEAN Councilmember Couch introduced this program to the KBB. The purpose of this program is to help elicit individual responsibility in keeping our neighborhoods clean. The goal is that the public will become aware of areas that need cleaning and know that they have a phone number to call for these areas. The phone number will be introduced to the public through various methods and given specifically to students and groups such as boy scouts, girl scouts, etc. The calls will be forwarded to the appropriate agencies. We are still working out the details of this phone number. Adopt-an-area Volunteers are currently being sought for this program. The next KBB meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2002 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation & Parks March 2002 Monthly Report Silver Creek Community Center After School Programs Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program Leisure Classes Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist Amanda Greene, Program Coordinator Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Program Greenfield's After School Program will be highlighted at the Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, April 6th from 10:00 to 2:00. Each school site will display various enrichment activities that they conducted this year. These will include artwork, science projects, poems, plays, and crafts. We will also have games and crafts for the children to do. Bakersfield City Schools and Greenfield Schools were off March 22 through March 29th for spring break. The softball season will start April 5th and 6th. Greenfield Union School District Highlights of the activities at the various sites included presenting a "Bunny Play" at Plantation School and a puppet show at Palla School where all the puppets and scenery were made by the students; at McKee students were taught various dances such as hokey pokey, macarena, bunny hop and twist; Plantation students picked up trash around the school and created a garbage pizza as they learned about recycling and resource conservation; each site had various arts and crafts projects celebrating St. Patrick's Day, spring, and Easter; and demonstrations were given by the Condors, Anti-Graffiti, and Stranger Danger. Silver Creek After School Program Highlights included going on a hunt for four-leaf clovers, creating a new St. Patrick's game, making several spring and Easter crafts, decorating eggs and having an Easter egg hunt. Keep America Beautiful Program The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, in conjunction with the Recreation and Parks Department, held a tree planting on March 9th at Wilson Park with over 90 volunteers -[rom the community participating. We also- had a group of 80 students from Youth for Christ volunteer on March 25th at Yokuts North to help staff with a variety of projects there. Fifteen volunteers helped committee members clean-up Truxtun from Coffee to Yokuts Park on Saturday, March 16tt~. They picked up 800 pounds of trash. The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee continues to work on the Great American Clean-Up which will be held on April 27th at Yokuts Park and the Liberty Gardens Project. Other projects they are working on are the CUB Program, 86-CLEAN, Adopt an Area, and Adopt A Highway. ATTENDANCE FIGURES Average Daily Attendance Monthly Attendance Greenfield Union School District Fairview ............................................................. 138 3033 Kendrick ............................................................ 142 3117 McKee ............................................................... 227 4996 Palla .................................................................. 262 5767 Plantation .......................................................... 143 3142 Planz ................................................................. 125 2760 Silver Creek After School Program ................ 15 247 (4-days only Mon.- Thurs) TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ....... 23,062 Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $554.00 i.gu. does not i.c, ude The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 5 times during the month of March. The center was rented for one birthday party, two Easter egg hunts, a church social, and as an election polling place. Total attendance was 1540. Classes at Silver Creek # Registered Total Attendance Ballet & Gym (6-11 ) 11 44 Ballet & Gym (3-5) 14 56 Calligraphy Workshop no class no class Cheerleading (5th-9th) no class no class Cheerleading (2nd-4th) no class no class Cheerleading (4yrs - 1st) no class no class Chess no class no class Clogging 15 60 Dance & Gym (4-5) 5 20 Dance & Gym (2-3) 4 16 Dog Obedience 14 56 Drawing 4 16 German no class no class SC Gymnastics (Mom&Me) 9 27 SC Gymnastics (4-Syrs) 7 21 Jazzercise 7 147 Karate 35 280 Kardio-Kick 14 112 Spanish 13 65 Tennis (Child-Beg) 11 88 Tennis (Adults) 1 8 Tennis (Child-lnt) no class no class Upholstery 9 4~ Watercolor no class no class TOTAL 173 1061 Classes at Other Facilities # Registered Total Attendance Siemon Park Tennis (Child) 5 30 Tennis (Adult) no class no class All Star Dance Studio Dance & Gym (2 ½ -4) 5 20 Dance & Gym (4-5) no class no class American Academy of Gymnastics Gymnastics (3-4yrs) 10 40 Gymnastics (K-6yrs) 6 18 Gymnastics (2-3yrs) 4 16 Jastro Park Tennis (Elementary) 5 20 TOTAL 35 144 Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program Total Attendance Tree Plantings (Wilson Park) 90 Volunteers Tree Clean-Up Projects (Yokuts) 80 Volunteers Clean-Up (Truxtun) 15 Volunteers TOTAL 185 Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ......................................... 1540 Registrations Taken: 255 After School Program ................... 247 # of Guests Served: 366 Classes ....................................... 1061 (The # of Guests Served does not include re9istrat ions taken) Meetings ..................................... 50 TOTAL .................... 2,899 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks MARCH 2002 MONTHLY REPORT Submitted by: Henry Shipes, Recreation Supervisor Susan Roussel, Program Coordinator Mozart for Mom: Secured a sponsor for Mozart for Mom an event for Mothers Day that will be held at Yokuts Park on May 12% Holiday Ford - Lincoln Mercury will donate $300 to purchase gifts to be given away in a raffle for all the moms attending the event. Movies in the Park: Secured a sponsor for Movies in the Park series which scheduled is to begin in May with the first showing at Siemon Park. Video City will sponsor weekly movies and provide free movie coupons which will be raffled prior the showing of each weekly movie. After School Sports: Equipment was issued to each of the after school sites for the upcoming softball program. Teams were busy practicing during the month getting ready for league play schedule to begin during the first week of April. Training was also conducted for both coaches and officials covering the rules and providing information for coaching softball. After School Program ( City School District): Average Daily Attendance Monthly Attendance Sequoia - 33 495 Stella Hills - 68 1027 Casa Loma - 9__~6 1439 Total 197 2961 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks arch 2002 Monthly Report Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Dr. Martin Luther King Community_ Center The Center had a total of four rentals this month. One basketball tournament, one volleyball tournament, one luncheon and one pre-school meeting. The 15th annual Springtime Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, March 30th. The event was co-sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Participants enjoyed decorating bags for the egg hunt, games, prizes, and hunting for eggs amongst colorful mushrooms, balloons, lollipops and tulips. Mayor Hall generously donated new bicycles to three lucky children at the event. We had a total o£ 650 participants in attendance. Activity Monthly Attendance Registered Participants Weight Room 533 * Game Room 529 * A~ter-School Program 289 10 Basketball Gym 391 * Children's Dance Troupe 231 60 Saturday Tennis 89 32 Aerobics 126 (closed 1 week) 25 Internet 286 * Egg Hunt 650 * Quilting Class 71 60 Cheerleading 76 25 3,271 212 * Drop-in program (Registration not required) DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER - RENTALS DATE AGENCY ATTENDANCE March 3ra Valley Bible 200 March5th Henry Shipes/Rec training 5 March 12th Sally Ihmels/Rec staff meeting 6 March 15th Bethel School 200 March 16th Kings Mission 250 March 19th Henry Shipes/Rec training 4 March 21st Charles Webb/meeting 40 March 22nd Headstart meeting 80 March 28th Elk's Lodge/color eggs 15 March 30th Easter Egg Hunt 650 Monthly Attendance of all programs including rentals .................. 4,721 Lowell Neighborhood Community Center The Lowell Neighborhood Community Center had 788 participants for the month of March. Activities included homework assistance, softball practice, arts and crafts projects and special events. Springtime in Wonderland - April 13th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Centennial Park Journey into our Wonderland for an enjoyable day of springtime activities. Travel through our Alice in Wonderland Maze, enjoy games and activities for the young and young at heart. Participate in our version of Alice in Wonderland where your child will be part of the show. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation 8cParlcs MARCH 2002 Monthly Report Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor Josh Romine, Specialist Lap'Swim: Monthly Attendance 97 Leisure Classes: Registered Monthly Attendance East Coast Swing 20 80 Nightclub Two-step 13 52 Ballet/Jazz 1 4 Adult Tap 3 12 Total 37 148 Aquatics: - We are continuing to seek applicants for summer aquatics staff. We have referred approximately 120 applicants thus far. 150 aquatic staff members are needed. - A new lifeguard training was held March 22-24. 25 prospective lifeguards took and .. passed the class and received a license. Another 10 took the class and received course completion cards. These were participants not planning on working at a city pool. - A renewal lifeguard course was held on March 23. Ten returning guards took and passed this course. - A swim instructor course was held March 23-24. Six prospective swim instructors took and passed this course. - Currently, we have three heated pools in operation which are servicing lap swim, swim club rentals, high school swim practices and lifeguard trainings. Silver Creek pool is being utilized by the Aquatic Club of Bakersfield, Ridgeview High, Bakersfield High (girls) and South High. Lap swim and lifeguard trainings were also held this month at Silver Creek. Jastro pool is being used by Bakersfield High (boys), West High and Kern Aquatics. Jefferson pool is being used by East High, Foothill High, Highland High and Riptide Aquatics. - MLK pool now has a heater and will be used in May for Swim instructor trainings and the Spring Jr. Guard program after the new wrought iron fence is installed this month. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation " & Partcs PARKS DIVISION MARCH 2002, MONTHLY REPORT NORTHEAST LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS The "Triangle", otherwise known as the intersection of Panorama Drive, Manor Street and Union Avenue, is the latest recipient of landscape improvements. Prior to landscaping, an irrigation system was installed within the rock laden soil. Thirty-one trees comprised of six different species of Oak trees were planted on the two acre parcel. We will be adding wood chips and mulch at each of the planting sites within the near future. IMPACT OF VANDALISM Unfortunately, vandalism is a growing issue for Parks Division. It is not as yet an annotated operating budget line item but may soon need to be addressed as such do to increased vandalism activity. Vandalism has numerous negative impacts including loss of service to the public or Parks infrastructure fi.om theft or destruction of such items as playground equipment, drinking fountains, trees and shrubbery, lighting fixtures, irrigation sprinklers and time clocks, fires set within rest rooms or picnic site waste receptacles, restroom plumbing fixtures, and of course graffiti. All losses are assessed and prioritized for repairs. Although safety and health issues are afforded top priority, replacement parts may not be available for several weeks. As stated, negative impact to our operating budget is growing. Expenditures for labor and materials has averaged approximately $1,500 each week since January 1, 2002. The fiscal impact is actually larger as other divisions have assisted in our repair efforts including cleaning and painting by the Graffiti crew or installation of replacement light fixtures or other electrical components by General Services electricians. SKATE PARK COMMEMORATION At long last a specially designed bench to acknowledge all those who provided donations towards construction of Beach Park Skate Park was set in place overlooking the skate park. We originally waited a full year before ordering a sponsor bench to allow opportunity to reach the original fund raising goal charged to the community by council. The one of a kind concrete bench was constructed in northern Califomia with the acknowledgment plaque designed and created in Texas. Due to delays with receiving the plaque, our bench manufacturer had time to create icons of skaters and have them embossed into the pre-cast bench. In addition, we will soon be requesting council authorize transferring $2,000 in donations generated through efforts of a few local businessmen after the skate park project was completed. Additional funds will provide an .opportunity for additional minor improvements to the skate park such as additional benches, paved turn out between the Parkway and Skate Park, bike rack, and possibly a drinking fountain. WILSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS Approximately 80 volunteers gathered at Wilson Park to plant 24 trees. This is the latest improvements for Wilson Park. Other improvements include new playground equipment and shelter (2000), tennis court resurfacing (2001), and re-roofrestroom/storage facility.