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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2002 B A K E R S 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, September 25, 2002, 1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201 Second Floor, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL Called to Order at 1:40 p.m. by Councilmember Carson Present: Councilmembers Sue Benham and Irma Carson Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan, Chair arrived at 1:48 p.m. 2, ADOPT JUNE 19, 2002 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding proposed Veterans Memorial Park Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen explained staff has been working with the Veterans group on a location for a Veterans Memorial Park. A letter has been received from the Veterans Memorial Park Committee indicating Central Park would be their preferred site if that location is available. Staff was also in support of considering the Central Park location. Dale Wilson, Veterans Memorial Park Committee, spoke regarding Central Park being an ideal site for their Memorial Park. He explained a site for their Military History Museum has not been decided, as their first choice for a location is no longer available. This may change their design plans/concept for the Memorial Park somewhat depending on the site chosen for their museum, which they would like reasonably close to the park. Danny Ordiz, architect, spoke about the design plan for the park. ADOPTED AS SUBMITTED ON OCTOBER 23, 2002. Agenda Summary Report Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2002 Page - 2- In order for the Veterans Memorial Park Committee to apply for state and federal grants and pursue funding, they need a resolution from the City in support of using Central Park as a site to locate the Veterans Memorial Park. Committee Member Benham read for the record draft language for a resolution prepared by Dr. Carlson, Veterans Memorial Park Committee, working with Recreation and Parks Director Stan Ford: "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, BBQ facilities accommodating approximately 600 people and other recreational facilities as may be appropriate. 2. The city will pursue park and other related grants, tax opportunities, etc., to assist in the development of the Memorial Park. 3. The Kern Veterans 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." Agenda Summary Report Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2002 Page - 3- City Manager Alan Tandy suggest changes to the draft resolution language: 1) include, in the resolution a specific time (two or three years) for the Veterans Memorial Park Committee to submit a detailed implementation plan to the City Council for approval: 2) start paragraph 2 with: "The City will assist the Veterans to pursue"; and 3) make paragraph 3 the second paragraph. The Committee agreed with the changes and that the Veterans Memorial Park Committee would be the lead agency and primary fund-raiser. Committee Member Benham made a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution based on the draft to present to the City Council on October 2, 2002. The Committee unanimously approved the motion. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:59 p.m. Staff attendance: City Manager Alan Tandy, City Attorney Bart Thiltgen, Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen, Recreation and Parks Director Stan Ford; and Economic Development Director Donna Kunz. Others: James Burger, reporter, The Bakersfield Californian; Tammy Brown, KUZZ; Michael Sabol; Sam Barton; Donna Lorenz; Dale R. Wilson; Wendell J. Justin; Cheryl Long; Neal Vance; Gene Swanson; Danny Ordiz; and John Fallgatter. S:~AC~002ComSer~02sep25summary.doc