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Home My WebLink About01/30/1992 B A K E R S F I E L D AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Committee City/County Thursday, January 30, 1992 12:00 noon Convention Center - Grape Room 1. Dodger Stadium (Joe Drew) 2. Metropolitan Park and Recreation Plan - Update (Lee Andersen) 3. Transportation Impact Fee - Update (Jack Hardisty) / 4. Habitat Conservation Plan - Update (Jack Hardisty) 5. Set Next Meeting PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL~ IN BAKERSFIELD/KERN COUNTY .... A FIFTY YEAR TRADITION A Report To The Intergovernmental Relations Committee City of Bakersfield - County of Kern January 30', 1992' Bakersfield Dodgers Baseball.Club David G. Parker,. Project Manager New Stadium Project ~ flackqround: A Bakersfield minor league professional baseball team has been a playing member of the California Baseball League since its founding in 1941. During that period, Bakersfield enjoyed the economic bene- fits, media attention and civic prestige of a major league affil- iation for thirty-nine years. For sixteen years, the BakerSfield team has been affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers. For the entire fifty-year period, Sam Lynn Baseball Park has been the playing home of the Bakersfield team. °: The stadium at Sam Lynn Park has become inadequate to accom- odate professional baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers have made this point for' several years. The local franchise's "Player Development Agreement" with the Los Angeles Dodgers expires at the end of the 1992 season. · The Los Angeles Dodgers management has made it clear .that being assured of playing in a new baseball stadium, for the 1993 season, will have a serious impact on their decision to renew the affiliation, or not. In that other ci~ties are vying for this valuable associa- 'tion, it:is the opinion of the Bakersfield Dodgers management that if such is not assured, the Los Angeles Dodge~,s will sign with a franchise in another city. ~ If this should happen, the chances of obtaining another major league affiliation are slim, in that all are presently engaged. Also, another major league team would find the same objections to Sam Lynn that the Dodgers have. Of further impact is the fact that major league baseball is presently gearing up for an in-depth review of all minor league facilities and it is certain that fifty-'year old ballparks such as ours will be found to be inadequate, and the possibility of~ league affiliations being forced to move looms large-. '~ ~unicipal Ownership: It is safe to say, on a very conservative basis, ·that over 95% of all minor league ballparks are owned by a municipality. It may be a City, a County, sometimes a combination. .Of approximately thirty stadium situations reviewed by ·the undersigned, all are municipally owned. In a survey conducted by Bakersfield's Community Services Manager, twelve out of thirteen were~municipally owned. The primary reason.is the debt service that results from the expense of building the stadium. While minor league club opera- tions have become stable over the past few year, with. modest profits, the annual payments on a $4 to $5 million stadium cannot be met by. the franchise. Also, the Significant increase in the numbers of cities vying for a professional baseball team...in which the offer to furnish a new stadium is the incentive..·has made the possibility of a move more attractive, particularly if the existing stadium does not accomodate enough fans to make the business viable. The municipalities' thrust or impetus in seeking to attract or retain professional baseball appears to fall within two major areas; Civic Imaqe/Pride, and/or Economic Benefits. Reams of material studied makes a clear case for one or the other, or both. The civic imaqe benefit seems clearly positive, and the degree of impact that this has on the individual's' deci- sion can be left for each to determine. Surprising, to some who may not really be dedicated baseball fans and/or don't know what is going on out there at the ball- park, there is a provable economic benefit. (This will be dealt with further on.) We are fortunate in Bakersfield, to have a new stadium financing plan proposed, by County ~personnel, that allows the ready creation of a "public/private partnership" that will subi stantially lessen the financial burden of a new stadium on all parties. Also, it is significant to note that the Bakersfield Dodgers Baseball Club is not seeking the free-ride that might be enjoyed at another location. By becoming a partner in the funding plan, and committing· to approximately $2 million toward th6~ construc- tion of. the new stadium, the Bakersfield.Dodgers firmly demon- strate their interest in remaining in Bakersfield. ~ ~ '~conomic Benefit: The proposed 'stadium would accomodate 4,500 to 5,000 pa- trons, allowing the baseball club to double it's present attend- ance. Expansion would be planned .to approximately 6,000. Baseball would contract for and occUpy.the stadium approxi- mately six-months of each year. Other activities such as con- ~erts, etc, would produce additional revenue. ° According to various studies, a $5 Million Construction job can create a one-time infusion of $7.5 Million of income and approximately 375 jobs, directly and indirectly. Annually, the Bakersfield Dodgers operation contributes the following: - More'than $500,000 in local spending. -'Approximately $300,000 spent locally by the Los Angeles Dodgers. - Approximately $200,000 spent locally by the visiting teams. - In 1991, the Club created 72 full and.parttime jobs. .- Approximately 200 flights 'are generated in and out of Meadows Field. Some research authorities say that income coming into a community has a conservative multiplying effect of three times. This would indicate that $1 Million in local expenditures has the effect of $3 Million. Not taken into account is the beneficial effect of recrea- tion dollars staying in town, rather than going elswhere. ~ '~ ~he Proposed Funding Plan: Assumptions: - Stadium Cost~ $5,000,000 - County provides site - Three-wax'partnership commits to debt'service, equally A. Construction/Long Term financing would be provided by Kern County, from funds remaining in the 1986 issue of Cert- if'icates of Participation (COP). B.-:Kern would agree to paying one-third of the annual debt service. C. Bakersfield would agree to paying one£third of the annual debt service. .D. Bakersfield Dodgers Baseball Club would agree to paying one third of the annual debt service. E. Ownership would vest in Kern County, and a.long term contract for partial use of the stadium would be negotiated by Kern and the Dodgers. F. If required, City and County would develop any necessary joint use agreements, for the approximately one-half of each year stadium not'contracted for. baseball. Estimated Debt Service Schedule Fiscal Debt One Third Year Year Service Portion 1 1991/92 $142,444 $ 47,481 (int. only) 2 1992/93 3.80,073 126,691 3 1993/94 388,546 129,515 4 1994/95 398,036 132,679 5 1995/96 408,664 -136,221 6 1996/97 420,568 140,189 7 1997/98 433,900 144,633 8 1998/99 448,837 149,612 9 1999/00 465,557 155,186 !0 2000/01 484,288 161,429 11 2001/02 505,267 168,422 12 2002/03 528,764 176,255 13 2003/04 555,079 185,026 14 2004/05 584,552 194,851 25 2005/06 1,117,972 372,657 1'6 2006/07 (3,996) (1,332) Total Per Partner $2,419,517 Informal estimate, today'~,'doilars: ~.~ $2,400,000 = $1,600,000 to $1,800,000 MEMORANDUM January 30, 1992 TO: J. DALE HAWLEY - CITY MANAGER ,, FROM: LELAND J. ANDERSEN - COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER/ SUBJECT: METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD PARK AND RECREATION iMPROVEMENT PLAN. CITIZEN'S AD HOC COMMITTEES. Attached please find a copy of the proposed committees for the MetroPolitan Park and Recreation Improvement Plan. These committees will review the various issues facing the community and provide recommendations to improve the preliminary plan. It is important to keep in mind chairpersons and members are tentative. During our initial meeting, official chairpersons and members will be recommended and selected. After review of the attached information, comments and/or suggestions are welcome. Zf you know of an individual that is interested or could lend expertise to one of these committees, please advise and i will centact them to enlist their assistance. Should you have any questions regarding any of the above, please contact me at your convenience. ' City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxtun Avenue ~- ~,-~'?~,.,'-,:,,.: ~ !~ · -. " Bakersfield, CA 93301 '' Bakemfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3751 , ~~ (805) 861-2371 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 31, 1992 Leland J. Andersen - Community Services Manger (City) '1001 Truxtun Avenue-, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 327-7553 X2201- (work) John Stinson- Asst. to the City Manager (City) 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3775 (work) Jack Hardisty - Planning Director (City) 150! Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 ' (805) 326-3681 (work) Jennie Eng - Park'Planner (City) 150l.Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3043. (work) Jim Movius - Principle Planner (City) 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 326-3778 (work) Marcia Dickey - Deputy CAO (County) 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 861-2371 (work) Bob Addison - Parks & Recreation Director (County) 1110 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 861-'2345 (work) Jerry Gelock - Parks & Recreation Superintendent (County) l!10 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 861-2345 (work) Allen Abe - District Manager (BMPRD) P. O. Box 658, Lamont, Ca 93241 (805) 845-0757 " Colon Bywater - Supt. of Planning & Construction (NBPRD) 405 Galaxy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (805) 392-2000 (work) '" · City of Bakersfield "Cf ' COunty of Kern ., ,-- 1501 Truxtun Avenue 1415 Truxtun Avenue · . Bakersfield, CA 93301 %~¢~7 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 32(%3751 %"'~:~'-'-~" (805) 861-2371 January 31, 1992 METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN CITIZENS AD HOC COMMITTE~ - Consists of the Chairpersons and/or Co-Chairpersons of each of the subcommittees (Approximately 5-10 people). - Coordinate, organize and consolidate recommendations of each of the Subcommittees to produce the "Metropolitan Bakersfield Parks and Recreation Improvement plan''. - Implement public information strategy' for ultimate 'approval' and adoption ~e.g. public workshops or hearings, speakers' bureau, or e!ection. Ci~ of, 8akemfield' 1501 Tru~un Avenue i Coun~ of Kern 1415 Tru~un Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Bakemfietd, CA 93301 (805) 3264751 (805) 861-2371 ORGANIZATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE (PROPOSED) ~- ~ ,A ~ JANUARY 31 1992 Mission Statement: - Develop and recommend a type of ~organizational Structure best able to accomplish."Metro Plan" mission statement. - Review and analysis of types of organizational structures. and the extent of legal authority available among those types of structures. - Develop a strategy to implement the recommended organizational structure. - Develop and recommend alternative financing plans. - Develop and r.~commend public information strategies. AGENDA 1. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair 2. Review Committee Mission Statement 3. Set Meeting'Dates 41. General Discussion A. B. C. ChairpersOn Jack Goldsmith - City Parks & Recreation Citizens Committee 6605 Chukkar Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (805) 664-2323 MEMBERS Gilbert Cisneros - Maintenance District~4 4900 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93302 (805) 633-4322 (work), 664-9046 (home) Roy Weygand - Director Kern County Taxpayer's Association 1415 18th Street, Bakersfield, Ca ' 93301 (805) 322-2973 Bill L. Williams - Panama/Buena Vista School District 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, Ca 93309 (805) 831-8331 x104 Dean Gay - Realtor 100 Westbluff Court, Bakersfield, Ca 93305 (805) 395-0535 (work), 322-4361 (home)~ Barbara DonCarlos - BIA of Kern 5405 Stockdale Highway #!!2A, Bakersfield, Ca 93309 (805). 832-3577 Bob Rutledge - Bob's Bait.Bucket 2131 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93304 (805) 833-8657 (work), 832-1775 (home) Pete Para - Executive Director Employer's Training Resource 2001 18th Street, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 861-3502 Dr. Thomas Jones - Kern High School District 2000-24th. Street, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 327-2751 Dennis Patrick - Vice Chair County P & R Commission 5817 Kingsman Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93309 (no phone) Chris Frank - Director, Bakersfield Chamber ~of Commerce 1033 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 327-4421 Ester Torres - President, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 1801 Oak Street, Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 328-0730 Staff John Stinson - Asst. to the City Manager 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 326-3751 (work) Marcia Dickey - Deputy CAO (County) 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 861-2371 (work) City of Bakersfield :i':' ' County of Kern 1501 Truxtun Avenue ' '1415 TruxtUn Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 ' Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3751 %"~ (805) 861-2371 METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN RECREATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE Mission Statement: - Develop priOrity list to improve, variety, participation level and quality of recreation programs. - Develop strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of recreation programs. - Develop alternative levels of funding and implementation schedules based on priority list. AGENDA 1. Appoint..Chair and Vice Chair 2. Review Committee Mission Statement 3. Set Meeting Dates 4. General DisCussion A. B. C. D. Chairpersons Rev. Oscar Anthony - Friendship House " P. O. Box 700005, Bakersfield, CA 93387. (805) 831-4590 (work) Marita Williams - Bakersfield Christian Life Center 5500 Olive'Drive, Bake'rsfield, CA 93308 (805) 393-8210 (work) ~ Members Phil Elliot - NBPRD 405 GalaxY-Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (805) 392-2000 (work) Sherly Chalupa - Girl Scouts ~i 1831 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, Ca 93303 (805) 327-1409 Sunny Scofield - KCCOA_ P. O Box 60344, Bakersfield, CA 93386 (805) 871-4965 Wendy Wayne - Community Connection for Child Care 420-18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 322-7633 Staff Jim Ledoux - Recreation Superintendent (City) 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3701 (work) Jerry Gelock - Parks & Recreation Supt. (County) 1110 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 861-2345 (work) ~ "~_~ =._v~,.~, Ci~ of Bakemfield ~' ~ Coun~ of Kern ' 1501 Tru~un Avenue i~.~~, 1415 Tru~un Avenue Bakemfieid, CA 93301 ~~. 'Bakemfield, CA 93301 (805) 3264751 (805) 861-2371 FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (PROPOSED) Mission Statement: . - Develop strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of existing facilities. . - Develop priority list of additional types of park and recreational facilities. (Capital facilities plan.) - Determine general location and scope of new facilities. - Determine alternative levels of funding and development schedule based on priority list. AGENDA 1. Appoint ~hair and Vice Chair 2. Review 'Committee Mission Statement 3. Set Meeting Dates 4. General Discussion A. B. C. D. Chairperson Len. Schroeder - City 'Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee 7704 DeColores Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309 " (805) 832-0734 Members Mike Treacy - Kern County Fair 1143 South ~'P" Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 (805) 833-4900 (work) Darlene Liesch - Girl Scouts 1831 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, Ca 93303 (805) 327-1409. .. Kim Haerter - Silvercreek 6313 Alderpoint Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313 .(805) 395-5302 (work), 664-1091 (home) Stanley Shires ~,~ .... ~ . ~ ~-i ~ 3128 Edwards Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306 (805) 872-6687 Anthony Eterno - City Park & RecreatiOn Advisory committee 2212 St. Helens Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304 (805) 833-8005 Staff Jim Ledoux - Recreation Superintendent (City) 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3701 (work) Jerry Gelock - Parks & Recreation.Superintendent (County) 1110 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 861-2345 (work) Ci~ of Bakemfield , Coun~ of Kern 1501 Tru~un Avenue 1415 Tru~un Avenue Bakemfield, CA 93301 ~ ~' Bakemfieid, CA 93301 (805) 326~751 (805) 861-2371 MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (PROPOSED) Mission Statement: -' Develop strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations and maintenance practices of existing facilities .including the Kern River'Parkway Plan. - Develop strategies which adjust operations and maintenance based on new facilities. - Review existing park maintenance districts in effort to includ~ into "Metro Plan". - Determine feasibility of including operation and maintenance of streets or median island landscaping or both in "Metro Plan" . - Review alternative levels of operations and maintenance, and recommend level of service and funding'. 1. Appoint Chair-and Vice Chair 2. Review.Committee Mission Statement 3. Set Meeting Dates~ 4. General Discussion A. B. C. D. . Chairpersons Ralph Adame - Landscape Architect 5405 Stockdale Highway #93, Bakersfield, Ca 93309 (805) 397-6661 (work), 836-1886 (home) Patricia Black - Castle & Cooke 10000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (805) 664-6127 Eliseo Rodriguez 608 Taft Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93307 (805~ 398-5687 Dennis Holland - Silvercreek 6016 Alderpointe--Street, Bakersfield, Ca 93313 (805) 664-4528 Pete Brownwell 9408 Bracken Oak Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (805) 664-7500 David Mathis 3608 E1 Hogar Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 · (805) 664-8803 Staff Jerry Gelock - Parks & Recreation Supt. (County) 1110 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301 (805) 861-2345 (work) Frank Fabbri - Parks Superintendent (City) 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3118 .,. , , City of Bakersfield ' County of Kern 1501 Truxtun Avenue i 1415 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (.805) 326-3751 ~-*'~ (805) 861-2371 KERN RIVER PARKWAY COMMITTEE ( PROPOSED ) i.~, ~.?~ ....~,:~,.~..-.: JANUARY 31, 1992 . "- -~'" Mission Statement: - Develop priority list and development schedule for projects in the adopted Kern River Parkway Plan. - Determine and recommend alternative levels of funding to complete implementation, of the Kern Parkway Plan and its on-going maintenance. - Identify opportunities for and evaluate the feasibility to coordinate with community groups on projects, donations or volunteerism. AGENDA 1. Appoint .Chair and Vice Chair 2. Review Committee Mission Statement 3. Set Meeting Dates 4. General Discussion A. B. C. Do Chairperson Rich O'Neil - Kern River Parkway Foundation 6600 Desmond Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308 " (805)/399-9672 Members Rebecca Weg~an - M.A.R.E. (Mastering Abilities.Riding Equine) . 7401 Hachita Court, Bakersfield, Ca 93309 (805.) 321-9485 (work), 837-1508 (home) David GaY 91'2 San Carlos Way, Bakersfield, CA 93.309 (805) 395'0535 (work), 834-7099 (home) Dennis Fox 918 Blossom Street, Bakersfield, Ca 93306 (805) 366-4093 Lorraine Unger - Sierra Club 2815 LaCresta Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305 (805) 323-5569 Staff Gene Bogart - Director of Water Resources - City 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3715 (work) Jerry Gelock -,Parks & Recreation Supt. (County) 1110 Golden State AVenue, Bakersfield,~ CA 93301 (805) 861-2345 (work)