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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2006 B A K E R S F I E L D Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Sue Benham Irma Carson Staff: Alan Christensen SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMI'n'EE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Monday, February 6, 2006 1:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room - City Hall 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 201, Bakersfield, CA AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT NOVEMBER 28, 2005 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT ~ 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Staff report on skateboard parks - Hoover 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Staff report and Committee recommendation on the graffiti enforcement program and graffiti deterrence concepts - Hoover/Stokes B. Staff report and Committee recommendation on downtown Christmas decorations/lights - Hoover/Foss C. Committee discussion and recommendation on 2006 Committee meeting schedule 6. COMMI'FTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT ~ ~ Jacquie Sullivan, Chair an andy, Cmty Manager Sue Benham Staff: Alan Christensen Irma Carson AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMI'I-rEE Monday, November 28, 2005 - 1:00 p.m. Suite 201, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL Called to Order at 1:12 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Jacquie Sullivan, Chair; and Irma Carson Absent: Councilmember Sue Benham 2. ADOPT SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Staff report and Committee recommendation on the proposed 200-acre park in the southwest City Manager Tandy explained staff had presented the concept of a regional sports park in the southwest to the full Council and Committee several months ago. The first concept included a 3-par golf course, but staff has given up the golf course to make room for youth football. Due to the growth in the community and the future displacement of both soccer and baseball fields from California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) campus, the recreational uses now shown in the revised concept are soccer, baseball/softball, and football complexes. The property for the proposed regional park is located on Taft Highway between Gosford and Ashe Roads. This City-owned property was under contract to a yeast company, who has gone out of business and left the area. Due to the rising crisis of available/affordable property in the southwest, staff proposed about 200 acres o! the property be identified as a regional park. Agenda Summary Report Page 2 Community Services Committee Meeting Monday, November 28, 2005 D~,~~' Developers in the area have provided input that the City would be well advised to carve out at least two corners and sell them for commercial development. Hopefully, commercial development that would enhance the sports uses, such as restaurants, sporting goods stores, etc. Carving out the commercial sites would leave about 147 acres for the regional park~ The development agreements the City is entering into with adjacent developers will provide monies long-term. One development is proposed to provide nearly $9 million over 20 years and the City anticipates entering into another similar development agreement. The development of the regional park will be dependent on the benefiting groups doing community fund-raisers, as well as park development fees. City Manager Tandy expressed that even with fund-raising and development monies, the regional park is a long way from being funded. The project itself will cost about $42 million, which does not include infrastructure improvements such as street widening, water and sewer extensions. Based upon sub-division mapping activity, ideally the developments on both sides would provide for some of the improvements. It may be five years before construction of the park can proceed. Kevin Wright, Bakersfield Southwest Baseball, spoke in support of having a regional sports park. Steve Rogers, Golden Empire Youth Football, spoke in support of the regional sports park. Public Works Park and Landscape Designer Don Hoggatt provided the latest concept on a design board and gave a brief report on the landscaping, concession stands, paths and shared-parking. Recreation and Parks Director Hoover gave an overview of the plan for walking trails around a pond area and throughout the park, and possible amenities for some of the pocket areas. The exact layout will be dependent on working out contracts with the sport groups. City Manager Tandy explained if the revised concept for the regional park is acceptable, with Committee direction staff could begin work on a master plan, identify the beneficiaries and make decisions on entering into contracts on the uses and their fund-raising. Committee Chair Sullivan expressed the concept for the regional park looked great and was in support of staff moving forward. Committee Member Carson spoke in support of staff proceeding with the project and working with the sport groups to further define their needs and the design layout. Committee Member Benham was absent. Staff will report back to the Committee. Agenda Summary Report Page 3 Community Services Committee Meeting Monday, November 28, 2005 D~FT B. Staff report and Committee recommendation regarding 40-acre park tenant City Manager Tandy explained this is the 40-acre park located on City-owned property at the northeast corner of Jewetta and Stockdale Highway. The City acquired this property with' State Water Bond money as a recharge area so its use is limited to recreational purposes. This recharge area will include a lake for percolation, walking trails and equestrian trails over to the staging area. This park was formerly being referred to as a soccer park. However, the City has received a formal letter from AYSO "Region 73" now playing at CSUB stating their interest in the Taft Highway location, as it would be difficult to fund-raise and develop two different locations. Recreation and Parks Director Hoover reported she made contact and met with several groups, including Golden Empire Football; Bakersfield Southwest Baseball; Kern County Athletic Association representing Rugby; the Bakersfield Brigade a semi-pro soccer team; and AYSO "Unit 359" now planning at Liberty Park. Staff requested proposals from the groups. Two proposals were received, one from Golden Empire Youth Football and one from Bakersfield Southwest Baseball. Both proposals were included in the Committee packet. The lessee would ideally be paying for the improvements and maintenance and yet it will be a publicly-owned facility. Any lease will have to provide for other groups to use the facility when the lessee is not using it. Steve Rogers, Golden Empire Youth Football, made a presentation and gave an overview of their proposal. Kevin Wright, president of Bakersfield Southwest Baseball, made a presentation and gave an overview of their proposal. Recreation and Parks Director Hoover' explained as Bakersfield Southwest Baseball has been asked by CSUB to find another location, staff is recommending negotiating with them as a tenant at the "40 acre park." Golden Empire Youth Football plays at high. school locations and staff will work with them on the possibility of their locating at the "200 acre" regional park. Public Works Park and Landscape Designer Hoggatt provided a design board showing how baseball fields would fit into the available park space. The City Manager explained with a motion from the Committee to authorize staff to move forward, staff will negotiate an agreement with Bakersfield Southwest Baseball to outline terms and conditions on development of the property and benchmark dates for fund-raising. Staff will come back to the Committee with an agreement for Committee review and recommendationto the Council. Agenda Summary Report Page 4 Community Services Committee Meeting Monday, November 28, 2005 D AFT Committee Member Carson made a motion to authorize staff to proceed. Committee Chair Sullivan approved the motion. Committee Member Benham was absent. C. Staff report and Committee recommendation on skateboard parks Recreation and Parks Director Hoover gave a report on possible locations for future skate parks and expansion (a copy was included in the Committee packet). Possible locations for Committee discussion included: · The current skate park at Beach Park could possibly be expanded with funding. A 5,000 square-foot addition is estimated to cost approximately $150,000. · The proposed master park plan for the Old River Ranch Project includes a skate park in the design. The skate park could be developer provided in three to five years. · The City is reserving 50 acres from the proposed sale of the farmland for park purposes. A skate park funding source is undetermined and development is likely more than five years out. · The City currently owns 20 acres along Paladino Drive just east of Morning Drive for park purposes, which should be expanded to about 30 acres as surrounding development occurs. A skate park funding source is undetermined and development is likely more than five years out. · For a location in the northwest, North Bakersfield Recreation and Parks DiStrict owns several future park sites. The City could encourage the development of a skate park on one of the sites using park development fees as a funding source. Committee Chair Sullivan expressed on the timing she would prefer to build a second skate park at one of the othei' locations before expanding the skate park at Beach Park. The Committee was in support of building new skate parks and expanding the skate park at Beach Park and requested staff to continue working and bring updates back to the Committee on timelines and funding sources as information becomes available. Committee Member Benham was absent. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. Agenda Summary Report Page 5 · Community Services Committee Meeting Monday, November 28, 2005 DRAFT Staff attendance: City Manager Alan Tandy; Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen; City Attorney Ginny Gennaro; Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover; Real Property Manager Don Anderson; Public Works Park and Landscape Designer Don Hoggatt; Police Captain Tim Taylor; Parks Construction and Facility Planner Ken Trone. Others: Dave McArthur, North of the River Recreation and Parks District (NOR); Bill Kotz, Tom Mason and Kevin Wright, Bakersfield Southwest Baseball; Steve Rogers, Golden Empire Youth Football; Cameraman/reporter from Ch 17 News; and James Burger from The Bakersfield Californian. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:~C\05 Community Services\cs05nov28summary.doc B A K E R S F I E L D Dep rtment of Recreation P rks Date: February 1, 2006 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Diant~v~over, Recreation and Parks Director Subject: Community Services Committee · Re: Skatepark Development Staff has identified potential locations for future skateparks that are basically placed in the four quadrants' of the city divided by Freeway 99 and Freeway 58 with one more central location. The central location is a recommended expansion of the existing Beach Park facility. The other three are new facilities. The following table is prioritized for potential development and identifies some project specifics. The attached map better defines locations. Staff will provide an overview of the information. Location ' Size '.f Estimated Cost I Estimated ,~ quare Foot i ' · ~ ~ I. . ..1 .Construction Date i'.l Beach Park ii5,000 (addition to !ilSkatepark : 14,000 existing) i (addition) i !i ~I ""' .... ~O, Id .River, Ranch i 19,006--~I ~~-'h~i-~: .......... ~KateparK :i Paladino i 15,000 ~ Skatepark ii !i $520,000 Linnell and :i 15,000 i $495,000 ';~ 5+ years Brahma i Skatepark ~! i B A K E R S F I E L D. Department of Recreation and Parks Date: February 1, 2006 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager _ From: Diann~e Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director Subject: Community Services Committee Re: Graffiti A PowerPoint presentation regarding the department's challenges in addressing graffiti and vandalism in parks, streetscapes and public buildings will be given by staff. DRAFT--COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE C©mm~an ty Sexy'vices C©mmittee meet ~'~~s (~! 1:@0 p m, CITY COUNCIL - BEGINS @ 5:15 PM @ CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED AT 6:30 PM Monday% @ Noon, Wednesday's @ 5:15pm Hearing on 6/7, A dopt,~n on ~/21 Holidays ~ City Ha~ Closed Joint City/County Meeting JANUARY :EBRUARY APRIL JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 1 2 3i 4 5 6 ~ 8 9 ~i~ 12 15~ 171~ I8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 OCTOBER NOVEl',, ~. DECEMBER I 3 4 1 2 5i 6 7~ 8 ~ 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:, ;;8 1 16 19i 20i 2122 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23i ~ i~ 28 ~ S01 Feb~uaw 6, 2006 B A K':::E .R. S .F ::I: :E L: D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: January 30, 2006 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: Downtown Christmas Decoration Referral # 001368 - Ward 6 Councilmember Sullivan requested the Community Services Committee evaluate the cost of purchasing Christmas decorations for the downtown area, Rabobank Arena and Convention Center. Jim Foss and Dianne Hoover discussed the issue of lighting around the Rabobank Arena and Convention Center during the holidays. Mr. Foss will continue lighting the building, and the Recreation and Parks Department will put up and remove lights around the fountain area from mid-November to mid- January. The cost of the lights and labor is approximately $2,000. Currently, the lights on the large coastal Redwood tree at the fountain is lighted, however, we are experiencing problems with the electrical system. To expand the lighting in future seasons, the electrical system will need to be analyzed and upgraded. At this point, upgrading electrical system costs are unknown. In discussions with Kathy Butler of the Downtown Business Association, she is in the process of securing sponsors for lights and labor for the Chester Avenue Median. According to the DBA, Broad Electric has agreed to string the lights in mid-November and remove them in mid-January to avoid tree damage. The lights will be of a heavier rope so that they can be stored from year to year at Broad Electric. All three entities, DBA, Convention Center and Recreation & Parks will continue to work together to provide holiday lights. 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ITNOW · At night, if you think you hear someone breaking in, leave safely if you can, then I~'/~ The National Citizens' Crime P ..... tion Campaign, sponsored by the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, is substantially call police. If you can't leave, lock yourself ~ funded bythe B ..... ol Juslice Assist .... Office of Justice Programs. U.S. Department of Justice. in a room with a phone and call police. If an intruder is in your room, pretend you are asleep. ~_ Distribution made possible in pa~1 by a grant from ADT Securi~/Services, Inc. C without opening the door. Door chains HIICK THII LOCKS break easily and don't keep out intruders. Did you know that in almost half of all com- pleted residential burglaries, thieves simply CHECKTHE OUTSIDE breezed in through unlocked doors or crawled were locked out of your through unlocked windows? Look at your house from the outside. 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Suspect Description [~S TYPE COAT r TA~ ~T Vehicle Description STATE MAKE STYLE COLOR YEAR I AGE EMERGENCY FIRE - POLICE - MEDICAL CALL 9- I - 1 Crime Prevention Unit ... 326-3053 Police Non-emergency... 327-7111 Bakersfield Police Dept. Crime Resistance Unit I PHONE NUMBERS FOR NE]6HBORHOOD WATCH Address Home Phone Work Phone STREET Address Home Phone Work Phone Whether you are searching for a new home or have been living in the same house for many years, there are several things that you should know about your residence's design and how it affects your security. ~ T~,,o~stor~ ~e ~m#y es ~-These homes are usually not a burglar's first choice. The burglar could be trapped if the master bedroom is on the second floor, as this is usually the first stop for valuables. However, a two story home does not guarantee your security. ® ~aw~h~us~s ~ Townhouses have common features such as sliding glass doors, which make them easier to burglarize, in an attempt to provide privacy for each unit, their design also provides privacy fora thief~ If you live in a townhouse, reinforce your sliding glass doors and consider using a motion-sensitive light to protect the vulnerable rear area of your residence, ~ A~a~ments ~ if you live in an apartment building, the most important security precaution is to change your locks immediately after you move in, Only authorized persons, such as the Superintendent or a maintenance person, should have access to your keys~ Asyou evaluate your homei keep in mind that the first floor is the typical entry point. You need reliable locks on all windows and doors; Make sure that balcony, Patio and fire exits are equiPPed with SturdY doors and seCure locks. Also, an inexPensive alarm system isa very effeCtive way to prevent break-ins, since noise detracts. fo#owing: ~ 0 ~ ~d .~ Can h~de bu~g]ar activity, especially around your home's entry points. For security's sake, have them trimmed or moved. ~ ~ee L ~ The way they hug your home may be a~ul, but burglars don't see them as a~. They view them as ladders. Make sure to trim branches that allow easy access to your home. ~ Fences- Can be an effective pa~ of your securiW, but they may be a liability in hiding a burglar. Tall chain link fences provide security without sacrificing visibility. ~ ~ Can be a valuable asset to homeowners. Any dog that barks at strangers brings unwanted a~ention to a thiefi Larger dogs can even discourage an intruder from entering your yard or home. ~ L~gh ~ Streetl]ghts are another impodant crime deterrent for your neighborhood, but your personal residence should be well lighted too. Porch lights and motion- sensitive lighting are recommended for most homes. With a motiomsensitive light, an intruder is bathed in light the instant he steps into your yard, Also consider photoelectric I~ghting which automatically switches on at dusk and shuts off at dawn so that you don't need to constantly turn the porch lights on and off. In addition, Iow voltage outdoor lighting provides illumination in several areas around your home and yard. ~ Sh~ds, La at~d ~ Can o~en be easy access to a second floor. Keep them away from your house. ~ House er~ Make sure your address is visible for police, firefighters and paramedics to easily identify your home, I Your Home's Entry Points , The average burglar has only two options for entering your residence: doors and windows. Examine your entry points and see how well they would stand up to a thief. Doors and windows can be fashionably secured with ornate, yet sturdy, door handles and locks. Quality lock sets can be a good way to add beauty and security. Sliding Glass Doors- These doors are a common entry point for burglars. Many of these doors can be lifted off their tracks. For maximum security, use vertical bolts. Also, place a metal or solid wood rod on the inside track to hold the door closed on the inside track. These measures will help prevent burglars from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track. / Garage Doors- These are also a frequent entry point for burglars. The/door that connects your garage to your home should have solid wood or solid-core construction. Secure it with a deadbolt lock. Don't rely on the electric garage door opener as your only security measure. Many burglars are able to pry open a small area of the garage door and pull the string that hangs from the opener to disengage the lock. When you are pulling out of your garage, take a few seconds to watch the door close completely. You do not want a thief to slip in under the door before it closes and have easy access to your home. Back Doors- A popular target because they are often hidden from the street and many homeowners leave them unlocked. It's important to keep your back door well lighted and install a deadbolt. These doors should have a solid core as well. Groundl. evel Window- One of the most common entry points for burglars is the rear or side of a home. That's why you should use the same security measures on your windows as you would on your doors. Screens on windows do not guarantee the security of the window. While they may slow a burglar's progress, they are easily cut or removed. Window locks are an inexpensive way to keep intruders out. Double-hung Windows - For these windows that slide up and down, center locks are only effective when the window is completely closed. Locks on the corners or mounted on the sides will allow you to secure windows in a partially open position. Casement windows - Replace the handle catches with keyed locking handles and remove the crank when it is not in use. Keep the key away from the window, but ma~e sure that it's easily accessible in case of an emergency. I. ouvered Windows- Windows that open outward like awnings can be very difficult to secure. Consider replacing them with safer double-hung windows. Burglar Bars- These offer another way to keep thieves out. Attached to windows, they make it almost impossible to enter your home. But remember that this works both ways; bars can keep you inside when you need to get out. Consequently, keep the key near the bars. Remember that none of these measures will help if you leave your doors and windows unlocked. It only takes a few minutes for a thief to rob you of your most valued possessions. I Your Possessions To make your possessions leSs attractive, more easily identifiable and harder to sell: o Engrave your driver's license number on valuables. Thieves find it harder to sell marked merchandise. o Do not leave empty boxes on the curb when you make large purchases. Break them down and place them on the bottom of your trash pile on the day of pickup. o Take an inventory of your possessions. You never know what you've got until it's gone. Don't rely on a panicked memory to give police or insurance agents a description. A written inventory is satisfactory, but other methods of documentation, such as video taping or still photographs, are also effective. o Do not put valuables in an obvious spot. Keep inexpensive jewelry in the jewelry box on your dresser and put your irreplaceable pearls in a plain Paper box. A thief might take the obvious jewelry box and overlook the real one. o An inexpensive safe in the master bedroom could serve as a decoy. A burglar will assume that your valuables are inside and probably won't spend time trying to open it in your home. Instead, he'll just take it with him. In case he opens the safe immediately, make him think that he hit the jackpot. Fill it with convincing fake jewelry and important-looking papers. o Do not keep your car keys next to the garage. A burglar may use your car to load all of your possessions and escape from the area. Keep keys in a hidden location, If You are Burglarized Unfortunately, despite your best efforts, your home may some day be burglarized. The actions you take from the time you discover the crime until the police arrive are crucial. Here are some tips: o If you return home and find your door or window open, go to a neighbor's home and call the police. Do not go in to investigate. o In the event of a surprise encounter with an intruder, flee to a safe location. If you are blocked in, remain still and allow him to leave. Do not attempt to detain them, as he or she may be armed. Your television is replaceable, but you're not! o Call the police immediately. The sooner they arrive, the greater the chance that your possessions will be recovered. o While you wait for the.police to arrive, don't touch anything or attempt to clean up the mess. You may ruin important evidence or fingerprints. o When the police arrive, provide them with a copy of your inventory. This will make it easier to identify a suspect who is caught with your valuables. !9 Tips The following check list is intended to help homeowners secure their residences from burglars. 1) Keep all doors and windows closed and securely fastened. An open window or door is an open invitation for burglars. Thieves are also quick to spot weak locks that may easily be forced open. I I Boors should have deadbolt locks with a 1 "throw and reinforced strike plate with 3" screws. All windows should have window locks. 2) Secure sliding glass doors. Place a metal rod or piece of plywood I-~ in the track and install vertical bolts. These will help prevent I I burglars from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track. 3) Create the illusion that you are home by using timers on lights, radios and 'lV's. Making your residence appear occupied, even I I when no one is home, will deter criminals. 4) Keep the perimeter of your home Well lighted. Installing Iow voltage outdoor lighting is a cost-effective way to discourage intruders, as well as highlight a house. I I 5) Never leave clues that you are away on a trip. Have a trusted neighbor collect mail and newspapers while you are away so delivered items do not accumulate. You can also ask a neighbor I I to park in your driveway or parking place to make it appear that you are present. 6) Keep some shades and blinds up and curtains open to maintain a normal everyday appearance in your residence. I I 7) Never leave a message on your telephone answering machine telling people that you are away from home. 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Union Ave, BakerSfieidi cA93305 (661) 327-2041 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CR~ME PREVENTION UNIT: 326-3053 KAREN BENNETT, SUPERVISOR 326-3024 CRIME PREVENTION STAFF RACHEL MEEK 326-3022 SANDY MORR~S 326-3051 TONY MARTINEZ 326-3922 CINDY LONDON 326-3196 CARINA ORT~Z 326-3052 EMERGENCIES 9-1-1 NON-EMERGENCiES: 327-7111 REPORTING ANONYMOUSLY (NON-EMERGENCY) TO REPORT DRUG TRAFFiCKiNG: 396-2307 TO REPORT GANG ACTiViTY: 326-3355 ViSiT OUR WEBSITE AT: www. bakersfieldcity, us/police/crimeprevention/index.htm AKE.S ,ELO .OL,CE OE.A.T. ~r BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD WA TCH ROSTER -~.~.: ~-~ .~.~.: m-~ ': Block Captain: Co-Block Captain: g-mall: ihffi~a~.com~ g-mall: ibrown~JiRh[net{ Address: ' }~ Address: ~ t~ Home Phone: Please Print~{ Home Phone: DOBB, J~S lOS ~E ~P ~ None 322-1~$ Retired,', PETER[ DEB 1~ ~E ~P ~ de.us.net 322-12~ 872-1214 ~'. * ~ToD l~E ~P ~ thffi~.com 322-1189 ~2-2~43 ~, ~'* SM~ T~ 107 ~E ~P ~ fim~web.c0m 322-1189 ~3-~ "~", Please Print ~LDEN~ JAN 1~ ~E ~OP ~ None 322-1055 32~i098 ~,} · o~, ~ ~ ~ ~o~ ~ b~,~o, m-2~ 3~*lm ~,; Name (Last,, First), Address Zi. E-mail Home Phone Office Phone G~. P~ 110 ~E ~P ~ None 322-2~9 Re.ed ~:~ The area marked Police District, Report District, and .~, 4 Date and below that will be filled out by staff of the Crime ti Prevention Unit. This information is obtained from a coded ~ 5 map which pin points each neighborhood group.~; 6 The completed roster will be picked up on the evening of ~, 7 your program. Roster information is stored in the unit's '~,, computer. The Prevention Connection Newsletter (10 per envelope) will be sent to the block captains quarterly and:,':~ 9 :"' they in turn will deliver them to the neighborhood watch ';.~ 10 group. ~'.. ~' 11 The city is divided into small reporting districts for ~:,, computer crime stat tracking purposes. This allows the ~' 12 · Crime Prevention Unit to pin point neighborhoods where a "~t' Office Use Onlg Police District: ~ Repofl District: ~ Date: rash of crimes have been committed. With E-Mail .l? First Meetino: Follow-up Meetin~: Pres"ontatioa: technology the unit will be able to send suspect information, ~ -- -- crime alerts and prevention strategies to those neighborhood :~: kocation: :.~.~ watch members with E-Mail address within those areas. ~ Presented By: Staffr ~oso~o: Volunteer: ~, Hours: ~ Mileage: ~ Depa~ment: ~ ~brsonnel: The Crime Prevention Unit calls upon citizens of the community to step forward and assist law enforcement. (HOW?) By going to your neighbors p and starting a NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH 1 II'eve n GROUP. Burglari Here are some of the steps you can take to start a Neighborhood Watch Group: 1. Call the Crime Prevention Unit at 326-3022 or · 326-3922 and obtain a date and time that a ~ !i , dt91aborhoo , program can be presented to your neighborhood group. Programs are presented Monday through Thursday ._ ......... ~~~~ '~ : ~ ¢ ........ of each week at 7:00 p.m. at the location of your choice. Most citizens have the program in their home. ca BICYCLE SAFETY ca BURGLARY AND ROBBERY PREVENTION 2. Now that you have a date and time, you can take ca BUSINESS wATCH PROGRAMS the roster, which is part of this brochure, and go to your neighbors and ask them to be part of a n CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING Neighborhood Watch Group. ca D.A.R.E. PROGRAM ,/ Have them sign the roster and fill in their ca NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM name, address, zip, home, and business ca PERSONAL SAFETY telephone number. ,/ Inform them of the date, time, and location of ca POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE the program, ca POLICE OFFICER ROLES ca SENIOR CITIZEN ELDER ABUSE & SAFETY ca SHOPLIFTING PREVENTION Bakersfield Police Department You will find that most neighbors will be very willing to take part in a Neighborhood Watch Group. ca STRANGERS SAFETY Crime Prevention Unit It only takes one person to make initial contact and rn VOLUNTEERS 326-3022 or 326-3922 BPD Crime_Prevention@ci.bakersfieid.ca.gov organize your neighbors to establish a Neighborhood ca YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAMS - Watch Group. COME JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THE BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR AN IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEET1NG! N[IGIlllOilIIOI)I) WATGI! pBD6RAM IN FORCE LEARN HOW TO RESOLVE CRIME & CONCERNS, GET TO KNOW AND LEARN TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS, LEARN TO DETECT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND REPORT IT CORRECTLY. DATE: TIME: WHERE: For further information contact: Tony Martinez, Bakersfield Police Crime Prevention Unit at 326-3922 E-mail: tmartine~,BakersfieldPD.us .,. . website: www.bakersfieldcity.us/police/ -. NEIGHBORHOOD WA TCH JOIN US FOR AN IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND MEET YOUR CRIME · PREVENTION SPECIALIST. · LEARN ABOUT BURGLAR PROOFING YOUR HOME INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INCREASE YOUR POWERS OF OBSERVATION AND LEARN TO TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. · GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS AND SELECT YOUR BLOCK CAPTAINS. · COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. · LEARN TO DETECT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND REPORT IT CORRECTLY TO POLICE. · RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL UNITS WITH IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO IMPACT CRIME WITH NARCOTIC TRAFFICKING, GANGS AND REPEAT OFFENDERS. · DEVELOPE SKILLS FOR OBTAINING GOOD SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS AND LEARN TO REPORT IT CORRECTLY TO POLICE. · LEARN WHEN AND HOW TO CALL THE POLICE. · FIND OUT PROPER USE OF 9-1-1. · GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLVED. DATE TIME LOCATION