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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1999 BAKERSFIELD Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Patricia J. DeMond Randy ROwles Staff: Alan Christensen AGENDA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Thursday, February 11, 1999 4:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room City Hall, Suite 201 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT APRIL 28, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS None 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER AT BEACH PARK - Christensen B. USE OF CENTENNIAL PLAZA - Christensen C. FIRST NIGHT EVENTS - Wager D. SKATEBOARD PARK - Ford E. 1999 MEETING SCHEDULE 7. ADJOURNMENT AC:jp DRAFT BAKERSFIELD c ~ Irma Carson, Chair Alan Tandy, City Manager Randy Rowles Staff: John W. Stinson Mark Salvaggio AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SPECIAL MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Monday, April 28, 1997 4:15 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room 1. ROLL CALL Call to Order at 4:20 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Irma Carson, Chair; and Mark Salvaggio Absent: Councilmember Randy Rowles 2. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 23, 1996 MINUTES Approved as submitted. 3. PRESENTATIONS None 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS None COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Monday, April 28, 1997 Page -2- 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONVERSION OF FACILITIES TO RECREATION CENTER NEAR LOWELL PARK B, SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR LOWELL PARK The Community Services Committee met on April 28, 1997 to discuss the possibility of providing additional recreation programs and facilities at Lowell Park. Several members of community groups were in attendance who expressed concerns regarding the lack of recreational programs and increased criminal and gang activities in the area. They included the Northeast Lowell Neighborhood Association, Neighbors to Neighbors Neighborhood Association, and the Carnation Tract Neighborhood Association. These community representatives indicated an interest in converting the park maintenance building within the park into a recreation center so recreation programming could be conducted on a year-round basis. The neighborhood associations have been working closely with the COPPS program and the City Parks and Recreation Department and need the City Council's assistance in taking back Lowell Park and in providing children in the area an alternative to joining gangs. It was indicated that providing a recreation program for this summer was a priority. Staff prepared a preliminary report regarding possible programs which could be offered at the park. There were concerns expressed about using the park maintenance building as a recreation center, since the maintenance activities would have to be relocated. Staff indicated they would have to research the costs to relocate the maintenance facility and the costs to convert the park maintenance building into a useable recreation center. They would also need to research possible funding sources. Staff indicated implementing a summer outdoor recreation program at Lowell Park could be considered. A Community Services Committee Report will be on the City Council agenda for May 7, and the requests from the neighborhood associations will be included in your packet. The Committee report recommends the Council take actions to implement a summer recreation program; develop a year-round recreation program budget for the park; and complete further study regarding the possible relocation of the maintenance facility and conversion of the park maintenance building into a recreation center. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Monday, April ?8, 1097 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. City Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Manager John W. Stinson, City Attorney Judy Skousen, Deputy City Attorney Carl Hernandez, Police Captain Neil Mahan, Community Development Coordinator George Gonzales, Community Services Manager Lee Andersen, Recreation and Parks Director Stan Ford, Recreation Superintendent Henry Shipes, Others: Lynn Edwards, Gerry Spencer, Sharon Johnson, and Connie and Joe Hernandez. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council E M O R A N D U M February 18, 1999 TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Randy Rowles R ECc.~ Pat DeMond FROM: BART J. THILTGEN, City Attomey GINNY GENNARO, Deputy City A.ome. e~/,,/~ SUBJECT: Skateboard Parks This memorandum is in response to the request of Councilmember Rowles at the February 11, 1999 Community Services Committee meeting that the City Attorney's office address the liability issues associated with skateboard parks. ~. In 1997, the California Health and Safety Code was amended to provide that skateboarding "at any facility or park owned or operated by a public entity' is a hazardous recreational activity. That is, a City can claim immunity under the Government Code if it is sued as a result of the skateboard incident at a skateboard park. However, the immunity is limited in nature. That is, the immunity only applies if the minor is at least 14 years old, the incident involved a trick, stunt, or luge skateboarding, and appropriate signage was posted at the park. In addition, the new law requires cities to maintain and report all known or reported injuries incurred in a public skateboard'park or facility. These reports are to be filed with the Judicial Council every year through 2003. According to our research, there are several cities within our ACCEL group which have skateboard parks. These cities are Palo Alto, Modesto, Mountain View, and Monterey. None of these cities have been involved in lawsuits involving skateboard accidents. Palo Alto, which has had a skateboard park in existence for ten years, has a history of one claim being filed. The claim was denied and no lawsuit was filed. Our office is not aware of any published decisions by California courts involving skateboard accidents and public entities. THIS MEMORANDUM IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE AND IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY/CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. S:~PARKS~MEMOS~Ixdrnmo'wlxl COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE February 18, 1999 Page 2 Unlike the cities above, the City of Lodi has had a different experience. The City of Lodi co-sponsored an indoor skateboard park with a private business. The skateboard park has table tops, big ramps, and a series of half pipes. The Lodi City Attorney's office was not aware of the number of injuries incurred at its facility until they were served with a lawsuit. The lawsuit involved a minor suing for damages received at the skateboard park as a result of his skating through a plate-glass window on the top half of a door. The young man lost a tremendous amount of blood and may incur permanent nerve damage to his wrist, hands, and fingers. The City had purchased special insurance through a Special Liability Insurance Program (SLIP) and tendered its policy limits of $25,000 in consideration for a dismissal from the litigation. The lawsuit is ongoing against the other co-owner of the park. Shortly after the settlement, Lodi sold its interest in the skateboard park to a private non-profit organization for a dollar. In conducting discovery (preparing for trial), the Lodi City Attomey's office discovered that the park had received approximately six injury reports per month since its inception. Although few of them resulted in claims, and only the one mentioned above resulted in the lawsuit, these injury reports could have been detrimental to the City on the issue of notice of a dangerous condition should the matter have proceeded to trial. The results in Lodi are significant for two reasons. First, the design of the skateboard park in the City of Lodi is not similar to the design of the successful skateboard parks mentioned above. As such, should Bakersfield develop a skateboard park, we should attempt to retain a "design expert' and have the park plans approved by the Public Works Department and City Council so that the City can use the 'design immunity" defense~ if litigation is pursued. Second, we must be able to establish a procedure whereby injury reports are maintained and reviewed by risk management. This will fulfill our obligation under the law to report all injuries, and hopefully, avoid notice of a dangerous condition. Despite the historical lack of lawsuits involving skateboard park injuries, the opinion of the City Attorney's office is that construction of a skateboard park will provide an ~ The "design immunity~ defense is a different immunity than the skateboard immunity. However, it is usually difficult for public entities to prevail in court on any immunity. THIS MEMORANDUM IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE AND IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY/CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE February 18, 1999 Page 3 additional avenue for litigation against the City of Bakersfield. The fact that California cities have experienced few lawsuits is not a guarantee that Bakersfield will be immune from litigation. GG:cj cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director THIS MEMORANDUM IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE AND IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY/CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. S:~ARKSWIE MOS _ _~'~c~_ _ katebrdmmo.wl~l BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM February 3, 1999 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director FROM: J~an Fulton, Development Associate SUBJECT: ~Community Services Committee, First Night Presentation The attached material is being forwarded to the Community Services Committee in preparation for their February 11 meeting. On Tuesday, February 2, the First Night exploration committee held its third meeting. The group continues its enthusiastic support of the concept and agreed to recruit more participants and begin forming committees. · The First 15light Story http://www.firstnightintl.org/story.htm Changing the way .? New Year's Eve is Celebrated FIRST NIGHT IS A community celebration of the New Year through the arts. It is a major visual and performing arts festival created by and for the community to welcome the New Year. It is a public celebration that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual and festivity in a present day context. HISTORY First Night came into existence in Boston in 1976 to bring the neighboring communities of the city together in a joint celebration, while providing the public with an alternative way of ushering in the New Year. The commitment of a group of private citizens to these goals marked the beginning of a new tradition: The First Night Celebration. Since 1980, this concept has inspired many communities from Tampa to Honolulu, to start their own First Night Celebrations. MISSION First Night's mission is to broaden and deepen the public's appreciation of the visual and pefiorming arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year's Eve program which offers the community a shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all. ATTENDANCE The First Night Celebrations draw singles, couples, and families of all ages and ethnicities from the local communities as well as visitors. Small communities under 25,000 along with major urban centers with populations over 1,000,000 have implemented the First Night concept successfully, attracting large audiences. LOCATION The celebrations typically take place in both indoor , ~c'~ 1/12/99 9:32 AM :The First Night StOry http://www.firstnightintl.org/story.htm and Outdoor locations in the center of the municipality. Indoor sites such as churches, public buildings, theaters, concert halls, cultural centers and auditoriums, along with the city's streets, storefront windows, sidewalks and civic plazas become venues for all varieties of the visual, performing and literary arts. The cultural animation of the city sets the stage for innovation and public interaction. PROGRAM The "Countdown to the New Year" varies from city to city. However, most First Night Celebrations follow a basic format. During the day, artists mount outdoor works, such as ice sculptures and participatory installations for New Year's resolutions. A Children's Festival may take place in the afternoon, followed by a participatory procession of giant puppets, colorful banners, artists and musicians in costume who beckon the members of the public to join in. Evening brings simultaneous and continuous performances of dance, music, mime, storytelling, theatre, poetry, film, video, multi-media and multi-cultural programs. Unexpected places are transformed through an explosion of creative energy. A countdown to midnight and fmale fireworks often conclude the communal festivity. PARTICIPATION At First Night, everyone is a participant. Audience members decide their individualized schedules from the complete program. In addition, through hands-on workshops, participants are encouraged to create masks, hats, and/or display painted faces and' fantastic costumes. The lines between the observer and the observed are deliberately blurred. ADMISSION A First Night button supports the cost of the celebration and provides general admission to events. Admission to most indoor programs is on a first-come first-served basis. The cost of the button, usually under $10, varies from city to city. Endorsements "First Night unifies community, celebration and the arts. Every year on New Year's Eve, you bring together people for a shared cultural experience accessible and affordable to all. At events which you sponsor each year, the people come together 1/12/99 9:32 AM ~-The First ~ight Story http://www, firstnighfintl.org/story.htm and b~nd With the sturdy thread of hope, values, spirit, and community. These are also the materials of a culture. We cannot forget that the strongest reason for an arts presence in our communities has to do with its human necessity, its ancient ubiquitous correlation with the human spirit.." Jane Alexander Chairman National Endowment for the Arts "The broad-based involvement and the vital energy that flows from First Night and the effort that goes into it is a demonstration of the city's potential and its commitment to its future." Scott Harshbarger Attorney General of Massachusetts "First Night has transformed what was once a holiday marked by excessive drinking and casualties into a time of wholesome celebration of our city, of its cultural diversity, and of our community's creative energy." Raymond I,. Flynn Former Mayor of Boston "The multicultural events seek to accomplish what is not supposed to be possible in many cities: a drawing together of diverse crowds after dark in downtown areas, reaffirming a community spirit through the celebration of the arts." New York Times "Your extraordinary Alliance is lighting up one of the darkest nights of the year with joy. You are making people feel safe in the streets again; we are revisiting our downtowns and seeing them with new eyes. Crime shrinks away from this bright new light. You are changing an evening of excess into an evening of art. Now, as we 'ring out the oM ', drunken revelry is passe and cultural pageantry is in." David B. Alien Executive Director Executive Council for a Greater Tacoma a ,-,~'~ 1/12/99 9:32 AM First Nighs Fact Skeet http://www, tirstnightintl.orggoecome.htm ~~~,~,~?.~;~ First Night® seeks to fbster the public's ~~:~!~l appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and ~~~.i~{~);~i high quality New Year's Eve Program which offers the community a shared ~~~?;~!:1 cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all. In response to increased media interest, we are ~i~.¢,3 [ furnishing the membership with this fact sheet to provide consistent information. Please give this ,~ ~ ~,~? ~. ,,~:-s~,~s, sheet to those who are in charge of your public ~~i%~':~4 relations, advertising, and media interviews. · , '~ .... ~7i' First Night Is: An alcohol-free, community celebration of the New Year with art, ritual and festivity. History: Founded in Boston in 1976 by civic-minded artists as a meaningful alternative to traditional New Year's revelry. First Night was the finale to the city's Bicentennial events and the start of a new tradition. Founders' Objectives: To recapture the symbolic significance of the passage from the old year to the new to unite the community through a shared cultural celebration; to deepen and broaden the public's appreciation of the visual and performing arts. Geographic Spread: Presently, there are 204 First Night Celebrations: 186 in the United States; 16 in Canada; I in Hastings, New Zealand; and 1 in Greenwich, England; 22 of these are first-time communities. Reasons for First Night: Cities, large and small, are reaching for positive models in response to some of the complex problems of our times. Cultivating a sense of community, bringing together the family, revitalizing the downtown, decreasing alcohol consumption on New Year's Eve and staging a public observation of the millennium are objectives they share in initiating the celebration. First Night International Is: The umbrella organization which fosters the concept and assists all interested communities in ! ~e~ 1/12/99 9:33 AM ., First Nigh½ F. ac$ Sheet http://www, firstnightinfl.org/bec0me2htm '-estabiiShing the 6elebmtion. It prOvides educa~0n through an annual conference, technical assistance and consultancy. In addition, it offers on-going services to strengthen each existing First Night organization. Date of Next Conference: April 21-25, 1999, in Atlanta Georgia. Membership Requirements: First Night is a registered mark. Members must comply with the Standards for First Night Celebrations, pay a one-time initiation fee based on the population size of the community, and annual membership dues. Inquiries for Starting a First Night Celebration: First Night International, (617) 357-0065. To Find a First Night Celebration in Your Area: First Night International, (617) 357-0065. For Further Information on the Origins, History & Expansion of First Night: Contact Zeren Earls, (617) 357-0065. For Regional, National, Continental Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Dave Sullivan, (617) 357-0065. Website and Internet: Website: www.firsmightintl.org E-mail: mainoffice~firstnighfintl.org 1/12/99 9:33 AM BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 3, 1999 TO: Community Services Committe~~ FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ,/~_ / SUBJECT: Centennial Foundation Request arid Plaza You have received a request and proposed resolution from the Centennial Foundation. Staff comments are as follows: 1) At one point, staff had considered opening the drive from N Street for advance ticketing and the like. By making 15 minute parking on Truxtun, we no longer believe that is necessary, and we have no plans to bring the proposal forward. We note, however, that special loading and unloading needs and maintenance needs periodically necessitate that vehicles use that drive. The teal pavers on the Plaza (and the red ones) are concrete, with about a 1/4" top. That top breaks up anytime a maintenance vehicle crosses it. We have already replaced some of those pavers with teal concrete on the drive. In time, it may be necessary to replace all of them - only time will tell. 2) We would prefer that the Community Services Committee and City Council review, with public input, any future design changes. Other than the need for more shade, no design changes are proposed or anticipated. Should any be needed, the City Council would have to fund the project. If the Council is funding, they should control the design issues. We do not need another committee to staff. We would propose that the resolution be reworded accordingly. 3) With regard to minimizing fees and food services, we have already done so for cost recovery only - no profit. We do ask for deposits, in case there is abuse or damage. Ogden will not object to free food on the Plaza. If food is to be sold, they have a contractual right under their management agreement to that service. With the exception of what committee reviews design changes, no other changes are necessary to the resolution, as far as staff is concerned. AT:rs CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FO UNDA TION cio Councilmember Kevin McDermott 98 [~0V [ 8 PH 14:~3 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 BAKERSFIELD ClI'Y CLER}~ Board of Directors: Officers: November 18, 1998 Kevin McDermott, President Bob Ortiz, Vice President ~torgan ca, ton, Honorable Mayor and City Council Chiefrin,,n¢~ City of Bakersfield Officer Geo~g, M~n, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Secrst~ Bakersfield, CA 93301 Members: Shirlyn Davenport Dear Mayor and Council Members: Patricia DeMand Ray Dezember Jot Drew Thank you for your tremendous support of the Centennial Celebration Harvey Hall Sh~ti~ ne.dersan Foundation in celebrating Bakersfield's one hundredth birthday. In the last two s..an ne.t,e,~er years, we have held over 50 events and built Centennial Plaza to be a place of Sherman Lee Vi~na, goorho-sc pride for our community. To do all of these events and build the Plaza, we larry Moxley raised over $2,000,000 in cash and in-kind contributions. Don Murfin John Pryor Jan Richmond Centennial Plaza has been built with contributions large and small, Steve Ruggenberg Gto~aa-er~,Scott individual and corporate. Centennial bricks memorializing those whose M~ ~c. Shelt support helped make it possible are placed in the Plaza for all to see. The Patricia Smith Gene Spinoz:.i Plaza, and the bricks, are a sacred trust which the City of Bakersfield will soon Ben Sanson absorb. The Centennial Celebration Foundation would very much appreciate Ray Watson a commitment on the part of the City of Bakersfield to not only protect and maintain the Plaza but also keep it accessible to the public whose generous donations helped pay for it. There are concerns which have arisen from those who have sponsored the Plaza regarding its future use. To assure these concerns do not become future issues the Foundation would appreciate the City Council's commitment to: keeping fees to a minimum, allowing for use by schools and non-profits including setting up of booths for the sale of merchandise or food; avoiding parking or cars driving on the property which will damage through breakage and oil the Plaza and its bricks as well as present a hazard to individuals visiting the Plaza; and establishing an oversight committee to review any design modifications of Centennial Plaza prior to physical implementation. Attached is the Recreation and Parks reservation guide for Centennial Plaza food service constraints which are a concern and also usage of the Plaza for short term speeches or press conferenceq s'~qi;-hi~4~: appreciate your directing staff to review the attached draft r~ solution and OIlY MANAGER'S OFFIC i CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FOUNDATION November 18, 1998 Page 2 reservation guide and bring back a proposed City Council resolution of commitment and proposed changes to the reservation guide for Council approval at the next meeting. We feel the proposed City Council resolution will demonstrate the City's resolve to assure the integrity of the Plaza for future generations and clearly indicate the City's continuing support for community involvement in the Plaza and recognition of the contributions made by so many centennial year supporters. The Centennial Celebration Foundation appreciates all of the support from the City Council and staff over the last few years. As the Centennial Celebration Foundation disbands at the end of this year with its mission completed, the Plaza is being released to you with a sense of pride and the belief that you will value this precious gift as much as we. Sincerely, Kevin McDermott ~ President Executive Director KM-JRI 11898 Attachments DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR AND COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN CENTENNIAL PLAZA WHEREAS, in 1998 the City of Bakersfield celebrated 100 years of incorporation, and WHEREAS, the Centennial Celebration Foundation was formed to celebrate and commemorate the City's birth year in events and activities, and WHEREAS, a commemorative Centennial Plaza was built by the Centennial Celebration Foundation through funds from local volunteers, donations and in-kind contributions, and WHEREAS, the Foundation is gifting the Plaza to the City of Bakersfield to maintain and preserve for use by current and future residents; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD makes a commitment to the citizens of Bakersfield to protect and preserve Centennial Plaza for use by all, to keep user fees to a minimum, to take precautions to eliminate unnecessary vehicular traffic upon dedicated bricks and fountains, and to form an oversight committee with public input to review any proposed design modifications to the Plaza prior to those modifications taking place. Service Fees: Cl~an-ul)/I)amage Deposi! Thc fifllowing dcposils are required al Ihe time of reservation. Actual costs incu~ed due Io by Ihe City in order Io recover its costs. In the cvcm amicipaied costs exceed the typical deposit am,,unL fl,e Cily may request ,hat Plaza addilitmal fimds be placed on deposit prior 1o I00 persons or less $ 350 t~h.'c than I00 persons $ 450 Sound Permit $ 25 ] ns.ra~ ncc Requirements: (;encral l.iability insurance coverage in the amount ors I Million is required for groups of lilt)re Ih;.lll I00 persons, for Ihos¢ serving food or alcohol, or lbr "open Io Ihe public" evenls. Insurance may be required, or higher limits i~nposed, by the City's Risk Manager for any event, depending on the nature of the proposed Arrangemenls Io purchase special events liability insurance may be made by contacling Ihe Risk Management Office at 326-3738. W ; City of Bakersfield ~ ~ Department of Recreation and Parks T reservation and usc of the Plaza. Staff will his brochure provides Ibc basic review )'t)Lir application to dclcrmine wha( is ~ Food Semite 'i'be Convention Ccn~cr aJ~d s infi~rmation you or your group will need required Ibr your proposed use of Ibc Plaza. Centennial Garden managemenl firm ,) reserve Cemennial Pla~. While Centennial (Ogden EntenainmenO has lirst rights Io all Plaza is a public Ihcilily, reservations are Things you will need lo consider: ncccssaD, Io avoid conllicfing uses and to m~e rese~alions inwflving Ibc serving of fi)od. sure required sen, ices are provided for Ihose ~ Dale of llse Rcsen'afionsmay not be made * Alcohol The service and consumplion of using Ihe Plaza. We want to encourage lhe more than'60 days in advance of Ihe alcohol may only be done under benclicial use of Ibc Plaza. bul we Inusl be proposed use. The City resen, es lhe right Io supemision of Ogden Entertainment, ~vho assured Ihal a reserved use does nol impose a cancel a reservation up Io 30 days prior lo holds Ihe liquor license lbr Ibis location. cosi lo tl~c general laxpayer. Therelbre, se~ice Ihe proposed use date because of a conflicl ~ Amplified Sound There arc restrictions IL'cs Ibr use of Ihe Plaza have been established of Convention Ccnler or Centennial Garden regarding the use ofamplilicd sotmd in ,~ recover costs incurred by Ihe Cily lbr evenlsorolherreason. Ifyou cancel your Plaza. Sound Permils may be required. reserved use by persons or groups, reservation less limn live working days prior A~angemenls musl be made wifl~ staff lo your scheduled evenl, a cancellation fee advance regarding Ibc use of electricity. I~ccausc of II~c proximity of Centennial Pla~ will be retained I~om your deposit. Io Iht Convcnlion Ccn~er and Ibc Ccnlennial * Equipmenl and Furnishings Equipmcnl Garden, il is imporlanl tl~ai events al Ihe Pla~ * Number of People using Ihe Plaza Thc and Ihmishings needed for yonr use of the do 11OI conllicl wilh oilier events planned al number of people allending your event may Plaza 0ables, chairs, fencing, elc.) nlusI be rinse Ihcililies. II is Ihe goal of lhe City Io affecl the requiremenls for certain facilities oblained from outside vendors. ]'he City provide quality experiences al all of these you nlusl provide, such as restrooms or does not provide any Ihrnishings lhcilifies, so coordinalion ofacfivilies isgiven crowd control devices, and olher equipment. Fees and conditions lbr usearc a high priorily when scheduling resen,afions, requirements, such as insurance. You need dele~ined by each vendor. Each user is lo determineifyour use will be"open Io the responsible for selling up and removing Bcsen'afion Procedure: public",or nol, so appropriale planning can equipmenl and fi~rnishings in a timely If you are interested inrese~ing Centennial take place. A limit on Ihe number of manner following each event. Plaza, you should conlacl the Ci~ of people atlending your evenl may be Bakersfield Recreation and Parks required. I1 is imponanl lo provide City * Vehicle Access Automobiles and ofl~er I)elmrlmcnl al (805) 326-3117. slaff with accurale inlb~alion about your vehicles (such as delivery or catering m~cks evcnl, are not permitted on Centennial Plaza unless approved by the Director of Recreation and Recreation and Parks stuff ~vill provide you * Type of Use The nature of your proposed P~ks. Usersoflhe Plazaare responsiblelbr wifl~ a reservalion applicalion and assisl you use may affccl your reservation of d~age to bricks or other features of lbe ~'itl~ fl~e reservalion process. Staff will Cenlennial Pla~. Due lo concessionaire Pla~. coordiualc your requesl wilh the Convention agreements, certain aclivilies are prohibiled Cenler and Cenlennial Garden Io dele~ine if in Cenlennial Pla~. These include sales of any conllicls exist which may preclude your merchandise and food.