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Home My WebLink About06/13/2007• B A K E R S F I E L D Staff: Rhonda Smiley Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Sue Benham Irma Carson SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the City Council -City of Bakersfield Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room -City Hall 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 201, Bakersfield, CA AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT DECEMBER 7, 2006 MINUTES 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding update on Sports Park, 40 Acre Park, Mesa Marin, and Skate Park Expansion -Dianne Hoover b. Discussion regarding Sister City Relationships -Dianne Hoover 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT • B A K E R S F I E L D Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Staff?:" Rhonda Smile/ Sue Benham For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Irma Carson AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, December 7, 2006 - 1:00 p.m. Suite 201, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL Called to Order at 1:10 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Jacquie Sullivan, Chair; Sue Benham; and Irma Carson 2. ADOPT JULY 17, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation on the feasibility of changing the City's logo to the stylized Bakersfield with the leaf design and updating the Bakersfield entry signs City Manager Alan Tandy gave an overview on the history of the City's motto and logo up through the present. Arnold Ramming, Public Works Civil Engineer, gave a Powerpoint presentation on possible site enhancements and the cost of each option to upgrade the entrance signs to the City. The following site improvements were proposed: South Sign • Add two very high wattage lights for daytime illumination to bring attention to the sign - $1,500 Agenda Summary Report Page 2 Community Services Committee Special Meeting Thursday, December 7, 2006 n, rr~ t k~~ ~~~ North Sian • Add two very high wattage lights for daytime illumination to bring attention to the sign - $1,500 • Upgrade shrub bed - $20,000 • Behind the existing sign, install a light colored background netting panel similar to those used at golf courses to screen the existing storage facility - $20,000 The total cost of site improvements for both signs would be $43,000. The presentation included three different graphic improvement options for the current entrance signs: Option one: Mosaic the mural background with illuminated channel letters logo • This is the Vision 2020 proposal presented at the July Community Services Committee meeting • Work elements: - Prepare face of the existing signs - $10,000 for both signs - Background mosaic the mural executed by a mosaic the artist on panels - $50,000 for both signs - Raised channel letters manufactured and installed by sign shop on top of the mosaic the background - $50,000 for both signs - Site improvements as previously described - $43,000 for both signs Total costs for both signs and site improvements using option one: $153,000. Option two: Painted background with painted loco (letters) on aluminum panels • Background graphics and logo painted on aluminum panels. The painted background could be the same as the the design proposed by Vision 2020 or something else • Work elements: - Prepare face of existing signs and mount aluminum panels - $20,000 for both signs - An artist paints background and logo on the mounted aluminum panels - $6,000 for both signs - Site improvements as preciously described - $43,000 for both signs Total costs for both signs and site improvements using option two: $69,000. Option three: Background Graphics painted on aluminum panels with illuminated channel letters loco • Painted background on aluminum panels. The background could be similar to the the design proposed by Vision 2020 or something else Agenda Summary Report Page 3 Community Services Committee Special Meeting Thursday, December 7, 2006 -~ r~ar-s„m ~~ ~~~ ~~ Work elements: - Prepare face of existing signs including mounting of aluminum panels - $20,000 for both signs - An artist paints background on the mounted aluminum panels - $6,000 for both signs - Raised channel letters manufactured and installed by sign shop on top of the painted background - $50,000 for both signs - Site improvements as previously described - $43,000 for both signs Total costs for both signs and site improvements using option three: $119,000. Committee Member Sue Benham suggested for the site improvements perhaps evergreen trees could be used instead of the netting and proposed the same background be used for both entry signs. She also noted that the tag line, "Life as it should be," is optional. Debbie Moreno, Vision 2020, expressed the site improvements should be financed by the City, but Vision 2020 would be glad to do fund-raising to upgrade the entry signs. However, before making a commitment to go out into the community to fund-raise they would need to know the Council's decision on the design and the cost to upgrade the signs. Because changing both entry signs is a significant issue of interest to the Council and the citizens of Bakersfield, Committee Member Irma Carson suggested this be forwarded onto the Council to get more public input. Committee Member Sue Benham suggested the mosaic the design be removed from consideration due to the cost and also recommended discussion on the letterhead and other logo uses be deferred to a future Committee meeting. Committee Chair Jacquie Sullivan expressed there is a fourth entry sign option that she would like the Committee to consider, which would be to upgrade the entry signs but keep the current logo "squiggle" design. She requested staff to provide a new updated graphic design using the "squiggle." Committee Member Benham made a motion to forward Option Three, the painted sign with illuminated channel letters, and a new squiggle design (staff to work with Committee Chair Sullivan) to the City Council. Committee Members Benham and Carson voted. "Aye." Committee Chair Sullivan stated she would have preferred to have the "squiggle" designs reviewed by the Committee at one more meeting, but agreed to support the motion. B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding Christmas decorations Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover gave a report on holiday lighting. Staff has decorated the Centennial Plaza with as many lights as the power Agenda Summary Report Page 4 Community Services Committee Special Meeting , . ~ , ~ ~~~~~~ Thursda ,December 7, 2006 ~ '~ ~ '`~'~ ~'~ Y ~-~~~~ supply will support. This year the large coast redwood tree located in the median strip in front of City Hall was decorated with lights. Adding additional lights in the median would be challenging due to the lack of available power. The lighted tree in front of City Hall and the Centennial Plaza lights are on a timer set to turn on about 5:00 p.m. each evening. Staff also explored decorating with poinsettias at the Centennial Plaza, but it is too cold outside for the flowers to hold up. Cathy Butler from the Downtown Business Association was unable to attend today's meeting, but has been successful in getting sponsors for the decorative lights on Chester Avenue. The Committee took no further action. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding bike path safety Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover reported staff has met with members of Bike Bakersfield, the Kern River Parkway Committee, and the Kern Wheelman regarding appropriate signage to promote safety on the bike path. The current proposal is to paint directional arrows every '/z miles on the pavement in areas with heavy traffic. In the lesser used areas the directional arrows would be less frequent. A center line already exists in high-use areas. "Slower traffic keep right" signs would be posted. Earl Norcross, Kern Wheelmen, spoke in support of directional arrows to keep groups of people walking together from blocking both sides of the bike path. Lauren Franconi, Bike Bakersfield, spoke in support of signage and directional arrows. Scott Guerrero, Kern Wheelmen, spoke regarding the use of reflecting paint and posting the rules on a kiosk. Renee Nelson spoke regarding the directional arrows being closer together than the suggested % mile in the high-traffic areas. In response to suggestions, Traffic Engineer Steve Walker responded all signing and striping must comply with State guidelines in the City's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which covers the size of the arrows, the type of paint, and other marking and signage regulations. Agenda Summary Report Page 5 Community Services Committee Special Meeting _ ,,~~, Thursday, December 7, 2006 ~ `~~ ` =i City Manager Alan Tandy requested staff to get together with County staff as sections of the bike path are in the County. Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover recommended staff paint a few arrows on the bike path in heavy traffic areas to see how well they are responded to by the public and report back. Committee Member Sue Benham made a motion for staff to proceed with the test using directional arrows in heavy traffic areas to get public response and report back. The Committee unanimously approved the motion. Committee Chair Jacquie Sullivan asked staff to check into posting bike safety and etiquette on the City's website and also check with the Kern Wheelmen on the suggested bike safety flyer. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Staff attendance: City Manager Alan Tandy; Assistant City Attorney Janice Scanlan; Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Public Works Civil Engineer Arnold Ramming; Public Information Officer Rhonda Smiley; Police Captain Robert Bivens; Traffic Engineer Steve Walker; Gilbert Alemao, General Services; and special guest Mayor Harvey Hall Attendance others: David Burger, The Bakersfield Californian; Debbie Moreno, Chamber of Commerce, Vision 2020; Sheryl Barbich, Vision 2020; David Gordon, Bakersfield Museum of Art; Renee Nelson; A. Earl Norcross, Kern Wheelmen; Lauren Franconi, Bike Bakersfield; Scott Guerrero, Kern Wheelmen; Peter Samore, KUZZ News; Shannon Finn, KBAK TV 29; Tammie Mills, KGET 17 News; Sean Lisle, KERN 1410; and other news media cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:\JOHN\Council Committees\O6 Community Services Committee\cs O6 dec 07summary.doc B A K E R S F I E_ _L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: June 5, 2007 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne F~oover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: Community Services Committee Update The following topics will be discussed; Sports Village: • CMX was awarded contract to provide master planning and cost modeling. • Monthly meetings are held with City staff and CMX. • Estimated cost is $2,500,000 funded in FY 07-08 Capital Outlay Fund. • Construction estimated to start in 5 years. • Total estimated construction cost is $50,000,000. Aera Park: • City acquired land several years ago for a joint water recharge and recreational facility. • City met with several user groups before entering into a contract with Bakersfield Southwest Baseball to jointly construct and operate. • Monthly meetings are held with CMX, City staff, and Bakersfield Southwest Baseball. • Per agreement, SWB is responsible for construction of field, lights, fences, and irrigation. • Estimated cost is $3,020,000 funded in FY 07-08. • Construction is estimated to start in the winter of 2007. "We create a quality community through people, parks and programs" Mesa Marin: • MIG was selected to provide a scope of work that includes a proposal to provide design services for phase 1. • Phase 1 to include full improvements of the four diamonds, central 900 square ft restroom facility, concession building, and temporary parking facility. • Estimated Cost is $3,280,000 funded in FY 07-08. Proposed Roller Hockey: • Roller Hockey Rink was donated to the COB in 2005. • Proposed location at Saunders Park. City is considering other sites. • Large steel roof will cover rink. • Facility will serve as a multiple use court. • Proposed uses include roller hockey, basketball, and indoor soccer. • Estimated cost is $780,000 funded in FY 07-08 Capital Outlay Fund. Beach Park Skate Park Expansion: • Department is consulting with Community Works Design Group to prepare construction drawings. This will include meeting with local users for their suggestions. • Public meeting will generate new ideas for amenities. • Estimated cost is $155,000 previously funded. • Construction estimated to start in the winter of 2007 during low usage time. "We create a quality community through people, parks and programs" ~-• -.~ ,.. L' ~- -, ;~ ,~ 1~ . M~ ~L< ~i~K ~z-` i~~ I~ ~t ~t LL ,- ~ ," ~. ~ ~, L-..- ~, , L~ ~.. L-L- L I~ ~ I~r ~. ~ ~ L , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ Lam.- !- L-~- ~-- <N ~ ~ 1. L ~ # L. L.~ . 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Staff recommendations include: • A circle walk or planter with trees and vegetation indigenous to each Sister City with plaques denoting the city and year of sisterhood. Example ~ • An etched map of the world with the Sister Cities designated along a concrete pathway. Example 2 • Sculptures representative of each Sister City incorporated along a path or into a garden. Example s Each of the above recommendations can be expanded to incorporate additional sister cities. Examples of recommendations are attached. Sources of Funding: • Sculptures donated by the Sister Cities and installed in conjunction with the Arts Council of Kern "Art in the Park" project. • Donations from the public. • Redevelopment grant money. Recognition of Sister Cities at Mill Creek/Central Park Example 1 Example 2 ~_ ~, ~~` ~~ ,:N'SF' l' ~[?.`'35K~, 3EL~RUS --a ~ ~ 4kg1-Tir~Kh~liah~L%FI,~~, t'A -'- _,_,~,_~ '~ ~''2~"'--i'i1;K.~'.Y~shli; CI?I''x" ~, 4 ~^ I ~ ~/ ~ ~ ~ `P~~ ~ t 1~ ~ f ~- - I ~~ ~ ff I ~, ~ ~ `~/ ~ i Example 3 x~} ~ f:r PUBLIC STATEMENTS SPEAKER'S CARD Community Services Committee Committee of the City Council Committee Meeting Date ~~~~~~~~ You are invited to address the Committee under Public Statements on any subject that is listed on the Committee Agenda. Public statements are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker with a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, per side, for any one subject. The Committee may, by simple majority vote, waive the time limit. No action will be taken; this Committee gathers information and reports back to the City Council. Please fill out a Speaker's Card and present it to the Committee Chair: Jacquie Sullivan Name: ~~~11(-~`~l~ ~, ~.C.~jC, Company/ organization: ~~~~ j-j~~ ~S~ ~ j ~~~~ Address: i_- ®f?/ ~~~D~~ IYCYY IJ~Ly 7.~~~~ Phone: (y(I~~ ~~~ 7~7s `~ c Fax/e-mail: ~Q y'~n~^ ~ ~~ ~~/ Subject: ~~s~ ~(~' ~~,vln~~ p/9~i~ COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 13, 2007 ATTENDANCE LIST Name Organization Contact: Phone/ E-mail Q ~Mi~ D f ~ iho ~~ 1 -~-+lt °~23 ~~LvtSc ~-~ ,~ 'v.;~n ~J~~c~ry; ~-~tG ~w~~ ;'b ~a~l~+sa ~ ~q~,~?+'~ ~;z(t,~, ~v.~ ? G~/f .t~I / /~~ /~,~" l--- ~'1 ~ ~~ t ' ,T• ~ f~~° ~~ - ~'/ it ~. ~' ~^ ~. ~ - l L _ ~ w"~v (~~~..~ 32.x' 3~2 '~ ~u ~o ~o~- P ~1 ~ ~ z~ ~~~°~ vim ~ u ~ i 3 - 3~ i --- ~= ' t'e-c,c2, ~Jc.~sr~~ ~'~r~ _ t ~.,~ r ~~ ~e.~f ~ ~ 3~ - .3c°? i l r c'= ~ti~