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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2002 B A K E R S F I E L D' Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Sue Benham Irma Carson Staff: Alan Christensen MEETING NOTICE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Wednesday, September 25, 2002 1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room - City Hall 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 201, Bakersfield, CA AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT JUNE 19, 2002 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding proposed Veterans Memorial Park - Christensen 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT S:~AC~002CSCommittee~cs02sep25agen.doc /~'-~"~ d~~----~''''''~ dacquie Sullivan, Chair Alan Tandy, City Manager Sue Benham Staff: Alan Christensen Irma Carson AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITrEE MEETING Wednesday, June 19, 2002, 1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201 Second Floor, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersf!eld, CA 1. ROLL CALL Called to Order at 1:38 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Jacquie Sullivan, Chair; Sue Benham and Irma Carson 2. ADOPT MAY 15, 2002 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Committee discussion and recommendation regarding the need for a new skateboard park in the southwest City Manager' Alan Tandy explained due to State budget cuts by the Governor, which had a direct affect on the City's budget, funding for a skateboard park is not included in the fiscal year 2002-03 proposed budget. Committee Member Benham expressed she would like to keep the skateboard park in the southwest on the list for .the next budget cycle. However, the proposal at Garden Park was for a skate park smaller than the one in Beach Park and the skateboarding community has let her know it needs to be at least as large as the one in Beach Park. She suggested staff look at other locations not located in an established park. DRAFT Agenda Summary Report Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 19, 2002 Page - 2 - Committee Member Carson agreed it should not be built in an established park. She would.like to see something broader that just a skate park and suggested it include other recreational activities.. Committee Chair Sullivan stated she is very supportive of building a skateboard park. Trying to enforce the "no skating" areas creates a need for a place to skateboard. Recreation and Parks Director Stan Ford explained the. costs to build skateboard parks have doubled. He believes a skateboard park in the Silver Creek area would have a very high usage. A facility the size of the one in Beach Park would probably be objected to by the residents living near Garden Park: Staff will continue to watch for other' possible sites and designs for a future skateboard park in the southwest. B. Staff update on Liberty Garden at City Hall Recreation and Parks Director Stan Ford explained since a large Liberty Garden with a monument is being Planned by the new Fire Station, staff is suggesting a plan to plant red, white and blue flowers with a small plaque in the City Hall planters on the corner of Truxtun and Chester. This location will highlight the front corner of City Hall with a colorful Liberty Garden, which can be enjoyed by everyone. Some of the existing plants and the ivy will need to be removed. Committee Chair Sullivan suggested two laser beams of light similar to those used in New York. It was decided the advanced technology required and available space on the corner of Truxtun and Chester were not conducive for this type of lighting.. The Committee unanimously approved staff's moving forward with the flower garden. The Committee .would like to have the flowers planted by July 30th the date of the open house and dedication for "In God We Trust" motto and the Historical Document displays. The Committee will discuss the wording and design for the plaque at its next meeting. C. Report from Historical Documents Committee Committee Chair Sullivan explained Mike Miller was not able to attend the Committee meeting today. Work is progressing and July 30th is the date for the dedication. Agend~ Summ~ry Report DRAFT Community Services Oommittee Meeting Wednesday, June 19, 2002 Page - 3- 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. COMMI'FrEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m. Staff attendance: City Manager Alan Tandy, City Attorney Bart Thiltgen, Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen, Recreation and Park Director Stan Ford; Public Works Park and Landscape Designer Don Hoggatt; and Parks Supervisor Ed Lazaroti. Others: Tami Brown, KUZZ; The Bakersfield Californian- reporter; Channel 29 TV; and KERO. S:~AC~2.002ComSer~02jun 19summary.doc Proposed City Council Resolution: The City of Bakersfield hereby resolves to work with the Kern Veterans Memorial Park Committee to establish a Kern Veterans Memorial Park in Central Park, located in downtown Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfield is committed to developing the Memorial Park in cooperation with the Veterans Committee with the following understanding: 1. The Veterans Memorial Park would be located on a current city park, known as Central Park, and the park and all facilities developed on the park would remain as a city owned park for public use. It is anticipated that included would be a Memorial Plaza, Individual War Monuments, an amphitheatre seating approximately 1,000 people, B-B-Q facilities accommodating approximately 600 people, and other recreational facilities as may be appropriate. 2. The city will pursue all appropriate park and other related grants, tax opportunities, etc., to assist in the development of the Memorial Park. 3. The Kern Veteran's Memorial Park Committee will pursue funding and in- kind support to develop facilities beyond the financial capacity of the City of Bakersfield, to include local donations, local and state government funding, federal and military-related funding, corporate and private foundations, etc. 4. In addition, and in conjunction with the development of the Kern Veterans Memorial Park, it is understood the Veterans Committee is dedicated to developing a Military History Museum/Learning Center which would "bring to life" for all concerned, the military history of the United States in a state- of-the-art fashion so that all future generations may know and understand the consequences and impact of warfare. In support of this facility, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, the Kern High School District, Bakersfield College, and CSU Bakersfield will be fully included in the development, funding, and operation of such a facility. It is anticipated that this facility will be located on land in the direct vicinity of Central Park. Kern County's young men and women have been strong contributors to our Military Forces since the days of the Civil War. In recognition of this sizeable element of our population, many of whom are approaching their last days, the City of Bakersfield believes that proper recognition of the sacrifices made by our military people over the years deserves due recognition. In cooperation with the Kern Veterans Memorial Park Committee, the City of Bakersfield intends to appropriately recognize all veterans throughout the history of the United States, and specifically Kern County, so that their families and descendents may always be able to understand and appreciate the sacrifices they made.