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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/2003 B A K E R S F -I 'E L D Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Sue Benham Irma Carson Staff: Alan Christensen COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITrEE MEETING of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Wednesday, December 17, 2003 1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room - City Hall 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 201, Bakersfield, CA AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT NOVEMBER 12, 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Staff report and Committee recommendation on Aquatic Renovation Plan - Tandy/Ch ristensen B. Staff report and Committee recommendation on naming of the "Rio Vista" park - Christensen 5. NEW BUSINESS A., Committee recommendation on 2004 Committee meeting calendar - Christensen 6. COMMrR'EE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT S:~AC~003 Community Services Committee~cs03dec17agen,doc D AFT B A K E R $ F I E L D ~' ~/~~- Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Alan Tandy, City Manager Sue Benham Staff: Alan Christensen Irma Carson AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 1:30 p.m. Suite 201, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL Called to Order at 1:31 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Jacquie Sullivan, Chair; Sue Benham and Irma Carson 2. ADOPT OCTOBER 29, 2003 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Rich O'Neil, Kern River Parkway Foundation, spoke regarding names to be considered for the park located at Buena Vista Road and Stockdale Highway (now referred to as Rio Vista Park). 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Staff report and Committee recommendation on Aquatic Renovation Plan City Manager Alan Tandy provided background information. Several years ago the Recreation and Parks Director reported to the Committee on the condition of some of the City's very old pools, which were beyond their useful life and the need for a Plan to be undertaken to deal with the aging pools. Over the last couple of years the first phase included the McMurtrey Aquatic Center and renovations are planned at Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jefferson pools. The opportunity to continue 'with a second phase has arisen as the City has been awarded $1.6 million in State Bond money from Proposition 40 for recreation projects. Agenda Summary Report D~AFT Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Page - 2- The City Manager explained media coverage has provided a simplistic view that the McMurtrey Aquatic Center is causing the closure of two pools, which is not the complete story. An analysis of the City's pools was done, which showed that many of the pools are beyond their useful life and eight of the pools needed to be dealt with by closure, replacement or renovation. The origin of the pool issues was to develop a plan to deal with the aging 'pools and provide needed swim facilities. Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen'gave the first part of a computer presentation on the aquatic renovation plan also contained in the memorandum included in the Committee packet. Spray parks pictured in the presentation for Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jefferson Parks will not be done in the first phase due to lack of funding. Superintendent of Recreation Sally Ihmels continued the presentation and provided an update on meetings, marketing and programs proposed for the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Highlights from the memorandum in the packet and shown on computer presentation included: · A map showing the location of the pools. · Attendance at the pools. Recreational swimming has the highest attendance; however, the highest revenue sources are from pool parties and swim lessons. · Operational costs were derived by dividing the net operating loss by the number of persons swimming at each pool to determine the cost per swimmer per day at each facility last season. The highest cost was Wayside at $74 per swimmer, Planz at $63, Siemon at $51, Jastro at $40 and Beale at $28. · The attendance chart for recreational swimming was reviewed. For 2003, Wayside pool had the lowest attendance with 1,708 swimmers and Silver Creek had the highest with 8,207 swimmers. · It was noted one technology that would reduce maintenance costs at older pools would be automated chemical systems, which are safer for employees, reduce chemical costs by one-third and save staff time by eliminating manually balancing chemicals. Automated chemical systems are included in the planned renovations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jefferson pools. Recreation Supervisor Holly Larson continued the presentation. In June 2000, Aquatic Design Group reviewed all the poOl facilities for code violations, mechanical and structural deficiencies, and listed improvements to maintain current programming and keep the pool facilities operational. The estimated repair costs listed in the study are not reflective of current prices, so repair costs may be higher. In March 2003, Slater Plumbing & Mechanical Inc; conducted a video analysis of the piping at Wayside, Beale, Jastro, Siemon and Planz pools. Based Agenda Summary Report D AFT Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Page - 3 - upon these studies, the three pools in the poorest physical condition are Wayside, Beale and Planz. Staff has been informed by the County Health Department that code violations at these three pools may prevent them from being opened in June 2004 unless some of the problems are corrected. Presentation highlights included: Wayside Pool (1962) Slater Plumbing's study reported the return piping is obstructed with rust and debris and the camera was unable to get through the pipes. Their recommendation was replacement of return piping, which must be accessed through the concrete decking. Also, approximately two feet of the south and north skimmer piping is cracked. The water turnover rate does not meet the 6-hour State mandate. Daily backwash of the filter was necessary this past season to turnover the water, which added additional operational costs. Wayside pool is "grandfathered" under the State' Code and any change in piping/decking may force repair of all code violations and ADA accessibility requirements in order to open the facility. Repairs of piping, decking and code violations are estimated at $200,000+. These repairs are minimal just to get the pool open for the 2004 season and do not include costs to renovate the pool. There also have been high rates of vandalism at Wayside pool. Beale Pool (1932) Some of the leaking issue was resolved last year by cementing the main drain. There is a minor leak in the scum gutter system. Most of the water from gutters drains into the sump, but there is water leaking under the pool deck, so a pool shell and pump room renovation wilrbe necessary to stop this leak. The wading pool is not operating as it does not comply with the State Code, which requires one-hour turnover rate in wading pools. The City was given permission by the County Health Department to operate Beale pool in 2003 with the understanding that a plan was being developed to address identified issues and make repairs in the near future. The cost of installing new piping, filtration system and safe equipment is between $185,000 and $200,000. Planz Pool (1962) The Slater Plumbing report noted twelve inches of cast iron piping at the east skimmer are brittle and need to be replaced. In addition 24 inches of cast iron piping at the west skimmer area need to be replaced. This pool also needs to be backwashed daily because of the clogged pipes. Community Servioe$ Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Page - 4- There are two absolutely critical repairs at Planz pool that must be completed before summer 2004. The pump room cement floor and decking are deteriorating and need repair, with an estimated repair cost of $17,000. The return line on the south side of the pool shell has a hole and shoots water out of the pool side seams and .has an estimated repair cost of $16,000, but may run higher when the pipes are dug up. Jastro Pool was built in 1960-62 and has health code and ADA violations but is in the best physical shape in comparison-with the other older pools. This pool has a heater and is used annually by the high schools during the school year. Alan Christensen continued the presentation of the Aquatic Renovation Plan with an overview of staff recommendations from the memorandum in the packet: Phase II (1 to 2 Years) Phase II includes dealing with safety and code violation repairs. Highlights from the memorandum included in the packet included: 1. Because of declining' attendance, poor physical condition and age, close Wayside pool permanently in spring of 2004. If closure of Wayside is an undesirable option, than a second choice would be Beale pool. This action would meet the Council's decision to close two pools to offset the operating costs of the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Saunders pool was closed in 2002-03. 2. Replace the closed pool with a water playground for $275,000. An additional $50,000 is budget for demolition of the closed pool. Because of construction timelines and funding availability, the spray park would be completed after the summer season in late 2004. 3. Immediate code and safety repairs need to be done to open pools for the summer swim season in 2004. Proposition 40 monies and Park Impact fees could be used. Recommended repairs include: A. Repair decking and pump room floor at Planz pool $ 17,000 B. Repair shell leak at Planz pool 16,000 C. Repair decking at Siemon pool 14,000 D. Automated chemical systems at Jastro or Beale 38,000 E. Contingency 15,000 Total: $100,000 Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Page - 5 - 4. With new park construction, every fourth park should have a wet playground feature. Wet playgrounds that are approximately 3,500 square feet currently cost $200,000 - $250,000. Phase III (2 - 5 years) 1. Construct a new pool at Planz Park, which would accommodate schools. Plan the pool with a zero-depth entry, attached 25 yard lanes and water features. Design would need to start in the near future. The majority of funding could come from Proposition 40 monies and CDBG funds. Contributions could be pursued from the Kern High School District, which would use the facility during winter and spring. New pools are estimated to cost $3 million each. 2. When Planz pool is completed, another older facility should be closed and replaced with .a wet playground at a cost of $275,000 including demolition of the closed pool. Phase IV (5 years or more) 1. Construct a new pool in the northeast to meet current and future needs. 2. Construct a new pool in the southwest to meet current and future demand. 3. Replace or renovate Siemon pool and any other existing pools not yet renovated, reconstructed or replaced with wet playgrounds. Add a wet playground to Silver Creek Park. It was discussed the spray parks (wet playgrounds) are a nice amenity. They do not require lifeguards, there is no admission charge and families enjoy them. Staff has visited facilities in other cities and spray parks are very inviting and popular with a better response from the community than a traditional pool. Committee Member Carson made the following comments regarding the plan to close Wayside pool: · She just received the information on Monday and has not had an opportunity to meet with the community and let them know about the meeting today so they could voice their concerns. · She expressed concerns about taking away an existing pool from the neighborhood just to operate the new pool. · The attendance at Wayside pool was Iow because it has not been maintained and swimmers go to the better-maintained pools. · Proposition 40 monies could be used to upgrade the pools in the lower-income areas where people have no backyard pools. Agenda Summary Report D~A~T Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Page - 6- · The City's commitment should be more balanced. Parity is not achieved by closing swimming pools in the lower-income areas and planning for future new pools in the northeast and southwest where there are many backyard pools. · She requested more time to meet with staff and the community before making a decision. City Manager Alan Tandy explained he is aware this is a large issue. The only approval staff is requesting today is to proceed with the emergency repairs listed in Phase II, Item 3 to be able to open the pools for the 2004 swimming season. The estimated cost is $100,000 and includes the following: A. Repair decking and pump room floor at Planz pool $ 17,000 B. Repair shell leak at Planz pool 16,000 C. Repair decking at Siemon pool 14,000 D. Automated chemical systems at Jastro or Beale 38,000 E. Contingency 15,000 Committee Member Carson agreed to the above-listed repairs to be able to open the pools for the 2004 swim season and made a motion for staff to proceed. The Committee unanimously approved. Committee Member Benham made the following comments: · With respect to Wayside pool, if it is ultimately decided by the Committee to recommend to the Council the closure of Wayside, she would not support the closure unless the spray park is in place when the pool is closed, so the community would not have to go through a summer without a water element. · She requested more information from staff on the vandalism at Wayside pool. · With respect to the McMurtrey facility, she agrees the media has taken a simplistic view that the McMurtrey facility is causing the pool closures. All the pools discussed are reaching the limits of their useful lives. · While it is true the older pools are located in lower-income areas, the new McMurtrey Aquatic Center is also located in a lower-income area and should be heavily used by the community. · She expressed she is an advocate of aquatic facilities, but would like more thought from staff on why we are recommending .in five years new pools in the northeast and southwest, and when we are discussing the older parks, recommending closing obsolete pools and replacing with spray parks. Committee Chair Sullivan expressed from a personal-neighborhood individual family position, she would not want to support closing any additional pools in neighborhood parks before the planned spray park is in place and ready for use and asked staff if a spray park could be in place by summer 2004 or the pool closure delayed for a year. Agenda Summary Report D~AFT Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Page - 7- Alan Christensen responded. With Committee/Council approval to close a pool, staff could get a spray park ready for use in summer of 2004, but would need to start with design plans and bidding very soon. Alan Tandy expressed with the health code violations and safety issues, perhaps an accelerated process would be possible. The Committee requested information for the next Committee discussion on the shutdowns that occurred at the older pools last summer due to the need for repairs; swimming lesson availability at other locations when a pool is closed and replaced with a spray park; and possible future plans for Saunders Park. Committee Chair Sullivan and Committee Member Benham expressed closing a pool in Committee Member Carson's Ward is a sensitive issue and asked if Ms. Carson would meet with the community and have staff present the information on a spray park and share the community's response from that meeting with the Committee: Committee Member Carson will have a meeting with the community regarding Wayside Park pool and requested staff to provide her with more information on the $1.6 'million State Bond money from Proposition 40. 5, NEW BUSINESS ' 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT" The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Staff attendance: City Manager Alan Tandy; Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen; City Attorney Ginny Gennaro; Assistant Recreation and Parks Director Allen Abe; Recreation Supervisor Josh Romine; Asst. Superintendent of Recreation Sally Ihmels; Recreation Supervisor Holly Larson; and Recreation Program Coordinator Beigher Taylor Others: Amy Hilvers, staff writer, The Bakersfield Californian; Jim Scott and camera man, KGET TV; Rich O'Neil, Kern River Parkway Foundation; Gene Albitre, President, North American Heritage Preservation Council of Kern County cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:~AC~003ComSer~03nov12summanj.doc BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM December 17, 2003 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director Alan Christensen, Acting Recreation and Parks Director SUBJECT: Pool Closure and Sprayground at Wayside Park Because of budget uncertainty at the state level which is affecting the City's general fund, staff is asking the Community Services Committee to consider one pool closure at this meeting. We will bring back a long-term Aquatics Renovation Plan when our revenue picture is more certain. At the last committee meeting no decision was reached regarding a pool closure. Staff is recommending: 1) closure of Wayside Pool, and 2) construction of a sprayground at Wayside Park, which would open in time for the 2004 summer swim season. Closure of Wayside Pool is in line with the City Council's direction to close an additional pool prior to the open of the 2004 summer season. A decision regarding which pool will be closed must be made promptly; if not, repairs at other pools cannot be completed in time for the summer season opening. The recommendation is based upon attendance, expensive repairs required to open it, and the recognition that it has exceeded its useful life. Staff estimates it will cost at least $200,000 in improvements to open the pool for summer. Construction of a sprayground adjacent to the existing pool at Wayside will provide a recreation alternative that has proven to be very popular in other communities like ours. Staff is recommending a design-build construction format to reduce costs and expedite construction. Public Works estimates that a 2,000 square foot sprayground would cost about $300,000 under the above assumptions. This size is about the same as were planned for MLK Park and Jefferson Park before these items were eliminated because of budget constraints. There is limited funding for a sprayground. Wayside Park is not in the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area, so it is not eligible for redevelopment funds. That leaves CDBG as the only direct source available. The following projects could be reprogrammed: 1. Stramler Park Playground Equipment $80,000 2. Kem-Tech Business Loan Repayment $35,000 3. Lowell Park Recreation Trailers $125,000 4. Business Loans $3771000 Total CDBG Available $617,000 There are a few alternatives that could provide enough funding: 1. Re-program items 1,2, and 3 ($240,000) and shift $60,000 from Business 2. Re-program $300,000 from item 4 - Business Loans leaving $77,000 remaining. 3. Any other combination of projects totaling $300,000. If Lowell Park Trailers is shifted to the pay for a Wayside sprayground, other funds can be used to backfill it. Lowell Park is located in the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area. The modular unit cost of $120,000 can be shifted to available SE Tax Increment freeing up the CDBG funds for eligible Wayside spray park costs. Wayside is not located in the SE Redevelopment project area, however, due to some of its Iow income census information, it may be eligible for CDBG funding if qualified users can be established. Staffing for Lowell Park recreation is scheduled to be cut almost completely because part-time employees are scheduled to be let go. However, staffing for Lowell Park could be shifted to CDBG if necessary. This year HUD approved a targeted neighborhood revitalization area in the Southeast for our City. The approved area includes Lowell Park. Establishing this special reVitalization area allows us further flexibility in using our CDBG funds to deliver special recreation and other neighborhood programs to Iow income neighborhoods located in the mapped area. Programs that are delivered by qualified Community Based Development Organizations - CBDO's, are eXempt from the 15% Public Service Cap associated with CDBG funds. An example of a local Community Based Development Organization would be Community Action Partnership. A request for proposals would need to be prepared and a service provider selected beginning July 1,2004. Bakersfield City Council 1401 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Ref: Naming of parks and other elements within the Kern River Parkway Bakersfield City Councilpersons; The Kern River Parkway Foundation would like to submit a few names to be considered as possible selections for naming the new park within .the Kern River Parkway located at Buena Vista Road and Stockdale Highway. "Park Rio San Felipe, is one which we like to have considered. Rio de San Felipe is the first name given to the Kern River in 1776 by Padre Garces. Please read historical references to this name in Eugene Burmeister's book titled THE GOLDEN EMPIRE and John Maynard's book called BAKERSFIELD A CENTENNIAL PORTRAIT. The other suggested name is "Park Winatun". This is a Yokut name given to the person in the village designated to greet and welcome visiting guests to the village sites, many of which lied along the Kern River. Historical and cultural reference to this name can be found in Frank Lataa's writing, HANDBOOK OF YOKUTS INDIANS. Furthermore, the Kern River Parkway Foundation would like to exclude the name of Rio Vista fi.om consideration. As you know all names within the Parkway shall have historical and cultural significance directly related to the Kern River. Rio Vista has no historical or cultural basis and does not conform to the Kern River parkway E1R or the Parkway naming and sign ordinance. This aame was given as a tag two years ago and considering it as an official name would not adhere to legal ordinance or the intent of the Kern River Parkway naming theme. This tag circumvented the proper channels for naming considerations. Thank you for consideration of these matters. FoundaUon PO Box 624 Bakersfield, Ca 93302-0624 CO~[J[~TY $~¥~C~$ CO~[~TT~ 2004 MEETP, IG SCHEDULE ~ COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETINGS (~ p.m. :30 REGU~R COUNCIL BEGINS @ 5:i5 PM ~ BUDGET A~EET~NG & PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED AT 7:00 PM Monday's @ Noon, Wednesday's ,~ 5:15pm Hearin9 on 6/9, Adoption on 6/23 Holidays ~ City Hall Closed Joint City/County ~eeting FEBRUARY MARCH L MAY JUNE JULY ~UST SEPTEMBER ',ER S\AC\04COMM UNITYSERVICES\04CALENDAR PROPOSED December 17, 2003 ,en- New P~01 b~dget' ~'i'~(i-~ .................. ........................................................................... 'Page 3. MCMURTREY AQUATIC FACILITY BUDGET PROJECTIONS Summer 2003-2004 PROJECTED REVENUE: (Based on Resident FeesI Pro,c/ram Projected Revenue Basis for Projected Revenue Lap Swimming $5 040 30 swimmers per day X 84 daysX $2.00 Swim Lessons $20 250 15 Classes per session x 5 sessions x 6 students X $45.00 Private Swimming Lessons $6 000 20 Lessons per session X 5 sessions X 1 student X $60.00 Diving Lessons $5 400 4 Classes per session X 5 sessions x 6 students X $45 Youth Water Polo $2 500 1 team X 50 kids X $50 Swim Team $5 000 2 teams X 50 kids X $50 Special Party Rentals $6 000 40 birthday parties Group Rentals (Swim Clubs...) $25,000 1 swim club; 1 diving club; scuba co., etc Recreation Swim $58,800, 200 swimmers per day for 98 days X $3.00 Total Revenue:' $133,990 PROJECTED EXPENSES: (For summer season only/- 98days) Item Expenses Temp Staff $162,059 Electricity $27,636 Water $6,370 Chemicals $9,114 Gas $27,000 Maintenance Supplies $5,000 Consumable Supplies $10.000 Total Expenses' $ 247,179 · Net: ($113,189) Temp Staff Detail: Number ot Total Pay Total Total Amount with Position Title Positions Hours Rate Amount 15% Mark-up Rate Aquatic Coordinator 1 700 $12.00 $8,400 $9,660 Pool Manager 1 700 $10.50 $7,350 $8,453 Assistant Pool Manager 1 700 $9.00 $6,300 $7,245 Aquatic Specialists 20 12,000 $7.75 $93,000 $106,950 Clerk Typists 3 560 $10.56 $17,741 $20,402 ,Facility Worker 1. 784 $10.37 $8.130 $9,350 Totals 15,444 ' $140,921 ' $162,059j RECREATION DIVISION FY 2003-04 POTENTIAL AQUATIC PROGRAM CUTS I Non-budgeted Temporary Staff Operating Maintenance Costs Total Estimated 2003-04 Season Name of Pool Costs Costs To open Facility *Revenue Operating Loss AttendanceI Beale $51,000 $21,000 $5,000 $6,362 -70,638 4,235 Jastro $41,000 $36,000 $17,062 -59,938 3,200 Jefferson $68,000 $66,393 $15,000 $8,962 -140,431 7,895 MLK $53,551 $27,000 $2,662 -77,889 4,912 Planz $45,000 $31,000 $35,000 $11,463 -99,537 3,427 (potentially more) : Siemon $39,000 $29,000 $14,000 $17,263 -64,737 2,564 Silver Creek $75,000 $78,000 $1,000 $43,263 -110,737 6,207 Wayside $34,000 $33,000 $200,000 $3,263 -263,737 1,708 (potentially more) :-.. Totals: $406,551 $321,393 $270,000 $110,300 -887,644 36,148 *RevenueflguresestlmatedtoJune30,2003 RECREATION DIVISION FY 2003-04 POTENTIAL AQUATIC PROGRAM CUTS I Non-budgeted Temporary Staff Operating Maintenance Costs Total Estimated 2003-04 St~ason Name of Pool Costs Costs To open Facility *Revenue Operating Loss AttendanceI B~le $51,000 $21,000 $5,000 $6,362 -70,638 4,235 Jastro $41,000 $36,000 $17,062 -59,938 3,200 Jefferson $68,000 $66,393 $15,000 $8,962 -140,431 7,895 MLK $53,551 $27,000 $2,662 -77,889 4,912 Planz $45,000 $31,000 $35,000 $11,463 -99,537 3,427 (potentially more) Siemon $39,000 $29,000 $14,000 $17,263 -64,737 2,564 Sliver creek $75,000 $78,000 $1,000 $43,263 -110,737 8,207 Wayside $34,000 $33,000 $200,000 '$3,263 -263,737 1,708 (potentially more) Totals: $406,551 $321,393 $270,000 $110,300 -887,644 36,148 *Revenue figures estimated to June 30, 2003 .: CO~N'DOR I~ARK 0~'EE- Y.~CI-D KNO~'N FOR THEIR SIZE (9 CO~ORS A~ ABI,E ~0 GLIDE FAR AS 10 ~IILES W[~OL~ T~IR WINGS. ~HEY C~N' AS FAR AS 1~ BII~A,ES IN A SINGLE DAY. ~SPEt~ED FOR PRO~C~LNG ~O~i DISEAS~E AS CO~ORS C.LE.~N E~ OL~ FALLEN ANI~IAL BR~~S ~%~ SISTERS.