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Home My WebLink About06/13/2007 B A K E R S F I E L D Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Sta • Rhonda Smil Sue Benham For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Irma Carson AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room -Suite 201 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA The meeting was called to order at 1:40 PM 1. 2. ROLL CALL Committee members present: Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan; Chair Councilmembers Sue Benham and Irma Carson Staff present: Alan Tandy, City Manager; John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager; Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant; Rhonda Smiley, Public Information Officer; Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney; Raul Rojas, Public Works Director; Dianne Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director, Rebecca Jamison, Business Manager; Janice Scanlan, Assistant City Attorney; Nick Fidler, Civil Engineer; Jim Movius, Planning Director; Don Hoggat, Park and Landscape Designer; Arnold Ramming, Civil Engineer; Joseph Ahuna, City Attorney's Office; Tom Jones, Parks Technician; Cathy Voinich, Civil Engineer; Andrew Descary, Engineer Others present: James Geluso, Bakersfield Californian and other representatives of the Bakersfield Californian; Stanley Clark, Bakersfield Sister City Project Corporation ADOPT DECEMBER 7, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None Community Service Committee June 13, 2007 Page 2 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion regarding update on Sports Park, 40 Acre Park, Mesa Marin, and Skate Park Expansion -Dianne Hoover Recreation and Parks Director, Dianne Hoover gave a PowerPoint presentation of the following projects currently underway and within the next year and several years from now: 1. The Bakersfield Sports Village -Developed on a 200 acre property owned by the City, the sports complex will have sixteen soccer fields, twelve baseball diamonds and six football fields. In addition, there will be 25 acres of commercial areas that the City intends to sell to commercial developers once the EIR's are completed and adopted. The commercial areas will serve atwo-fold purpose of providing retail and dining to the Sports Village patrons, as well as providing regional needs to the adjoining communities. The facility will have a passive area off Taft Highway, that will include a picnic area, community center and a children's play area. Construction of the facility is set to begin within five years. Initial funding of $2,500,000, is included in the FY 2007-2008 Capital Outlay Funds. Total estimated cost for construction is approximately $50,000,000. The 30-day public review period was completed on the draft EIR, and is currently awaiting public comments for mitigation measures. CMX was awarded the contract to provide the master planning and cost modeling. City staff will hold monthly meetings with CMX to review the progress. In addition, CMX will develop color renderings for stakeholders and staff to initiate comments. Staff is currently in the process of securing naming rights for the facility. Committee member Sue Benham would like staff to consider providing additional shaded areas in the design concept. Dianne Hoover advised that in addition to shaded tree areas, staff is considering shaded structures. Committee member Benham would also like staff to consider structuring the commercial areas in a "courtyard" setting, with pedestrian walkways from the playing fields to the shopping and dining facilities. 2. Aera Park -The City originally acquired the use of the 40-acre site for a joint water recharge and recreational facility. Aera Energy received the naming rights to this park. Staff met with several area groups before awarding the rights to operate the site to Bakersfield Southwest Baseball (BSWB) as a baseball complex. CMX was awarded the contract to provide full construction design of the Community Service Committee June 13, 2007 Page 3 complex. CMX meets monthly with staff and BSWB to review progress. As part of the agreement, the City will provide the landscaping, roads into and throughout the park, and parking. BSWB will be responsible for the construction and managing of the fields, lighting, fencing, irrigation, and construction of the concession area. The estimated cost for this project is $3,020,000. The City will contribute $2,500,000 from FY 2007-2008 Capital Outlay Funds. BSWB will contribute the majority of their costs from monies obtained through contributions and fundraisers. As part of the agreement, BSWB will provide all the maintenance to the park. Aera Park will have eleven baseball fields, equestrian paths and parking, bike paths, as well as the existing pond. Construction of this project is set to start in the winter of 2007. 3. Mesa Marin -The City has owned this land for several years and will start development in phases. Phase 1 will include full improvements of the four existing baseball diamonds, central 900 square foot restroom facility, concession building, and temporary parking facility. MIG was selected to provide a scope of work that includes a proposal to provide design services for Phase 1. The estimated cost for this project is $3,280,000, and shall be funded by the following sources: • Park Development Fund: $629,560 • Proposition 40: $1,650,000 • Capital Outlay Fund: $1,000,000 Construction of Phase 1 is estimated to start in the spring of 2008. 4. Multi-Sport Facility - A roller hockey rink was donated to the City in 2005. Along with the hockey rink, dashers, plexiglass, and flooring were donated. The donated flooring is suitable for basketball and indoor soccer events. The facility will be marketed as a multi-use venue. All scheduled events will be programmed and include an admission fee. Public meetings were held for a proposed location. Due to its central location and accessibility to local highways, the City chose Saunders Park as its primary location for the proposed roller hockey site. City staff met with local roller hockey groups to get design input. The project was processed through Site Plan Review via the Board of Zoning Appeal. Community Service Committee June 13, 2007 Page 4 The estimated cost for the facility is $780,000, funded in FY 2007- 2008 Capital Outlay Funds. Maintenance cost will be recovered through rental fees (based on hourly rates) paid by groups requiring the use of the facility. 5. Beach Skate Park Expansion -The project is a 14,200 square foot facility that is currently in operation. Staff is consulting with Community Works Design Group to prepare construction drawings. This will include meeting with local users and skaters to solicit input and suggestions for the expansion. Estimated cost of this project is $155,000, and will come from the following previously funded sources: • Capital Outlay Fund: $151,900 • Donations from initial project (Capital Outlay Fund): $3,100 Construction for the expansion is estimated to start in the winter of 2007, during low usage time. B. Discussion regarding Sister City Relationships -Dianne Hoover Through a recent discussion with City Council, it was recommended to staff that the City of Bakersfield dedicate a park to honor all of its Sister Cites. Dianne Hoover recommended to the Committee to consider the Central Park area of Mill Creek Park, and create a walkway or gardens that honor all five of the sister cities. Staff can incorporate this in the design work and also leave room for any additional Sister Cites over time. Committee member Benham commented that this dedication would be a wonderful opportunity to give Mill Creek a real identity. Stanley E. Clark, President of the Bakersfield Sister City Project Corporation spoke gave an overview of his letter to the Committee and asked for the City's support in providing space for the ceremonial aspects of the Sister City visits to Bakersfield. City Manager Alan Tandy requested that if the Committee approves these recommendations, that Mr. Clark and his affiliates in the community help give staff guidance for suitable plans and designs. Community Service Committee June 13, 2007 Page 5 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee member Irma Carson asked Dianne Hoover if staff can look into developing baseball facilities in the Southeast area of Bakersfield. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:25 PM. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council members