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B A K E R S F I E L D
Staff: Rhonda Smiley
Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Sue Benham
Irma Carson
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE OF THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
of the City Council -City of Bakersfield
Wednesday, December 5, 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 OCTOBER 3, 2007 AGENDA SUMMARY
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Final Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan -
Dianne Hoover
b. Follow-up Possible Locations for Future Pools -Dianne Hoover
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Update on Design of Sports Village -Dianne Hoover
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
B A K E R S F I E L D
(,~ ~....~ Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Staff: Rhonda Smiley Sue Benham
For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Irma Carson
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 -1:30 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room -Suite 201
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA
The meeting was called to order at 1:32:45 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Committee members present: Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan; Chair
Councilmembers Sue Benham and Irma Carson
Staff present: Alan Tandy, City Manager; Rhonda Smiley, Assistant to the City
Manager; Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant; Dianne Hoover, Director of
Recreation and Parks; Darin Budak, Parks Superintendent; Tom Jones, Parks
Technician; David Stricker, Recreation Specialist; Robert Sherfy, Deputy City
Attorney
Others present: Ally Stewart, Bakersfield College; Lorraine Unger, Sierra Club;
Cassie Daniel, HBA of Kern County; Mark Wyatt, KHSD
2. ADOPT AUGUST 22, 2007 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
Community Service Committee
October 3, 2007
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4.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Recreation and Parks Master Plan -Dianne Hoover
At the August 22, 2007 meeting, Recreation and Parks Director Dianne
Hoover presented to the Committee with an overview and progress of the
Recreation and Parks Master Plan. Committee members were provided
documentation to review and make recommendations for the next
scheduled meeting. Due to the amount of information provided by MIG,
Committee members requested additional time to review the documents.
A final recommendation will be provided at the next scheduled meeting in
December.
Dianne Hoover asked the Committee to focus their attention on Chapter
Six -Recommendations of the Master Plan, which summarizes MIG's
suggestions for the City.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Skate Park Needs and Future Locations -Dianne Hoover
Two public meetings were held regarding the skate park expansion for
Beach Park. Public participation and response to staffs proposals were
positive. Attendees expressed a desire for the City to provide a "bowl" or
"pool" components as part of the facility expansion. Staff is currently
working on designs for this project. With a budget amount of $150,000,
including design and construction, completion of this site is expected in
the spring of 2008.
In addition to the expansion of Beach Park, staff is looking at the following
areas as potential skate park facilities:
Old River Ranch Project -The proposed Master Park Plan will
include a 19,000 square foot skate park to service the southwest
area. The estimated completion of this developer provided skate
park is 3-5 years.
• Mesa Marin -Part of the Phase II project, this location includes a
proposed 15,000 square foot site, at a cost of $765,000. The
estimated completion of this facility will be within 3-5 years.
• East Panama Lane at South Mt. Vernon -Servicing the southeast
area of Bakersfield, this proposed site is approximately 20,000
square feet and has an anticipated cost of $675,000. Construction
of this facility is estimated to be with 5-8 years.
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October 3, 2007
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North Bakersfield Recreation and Parks-District owns several parks sites
that could support future skate park facilities in the northwest. Currently,
Norris Park is being considered. However, there are no proposed budgets
or completion dates available at this time.
B. Condition of Current Pools and Possible Locations for Future Pools
- Dianne Hoover
At the last meeting, staff was asked to provide the Committee with
attendance, revenue, and condition of pool facilities within the City.
Dianne Hoover presented an overview of the 2007 Summer Season
Aquatics Report. This report provided a summary of the requested
information for Jefferson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., McMurtrey, Planz,
Siemon, Jastro, and Silver Creek pools and spray parks. Included in
staff's report are three proposed spray parks; 1) Mesa Marin in the
northeast; 2) Casa Loma Park in the southeast and; 3) Sports Village in
the southwest.
The overall attendance for summer 2007 shows a 55% increase due to
revised swim lessons, more special events and pool rentals. Other factors
contributing to the increased attendance were positive publicity and
favorable weather conditions. However, Jastro Pool attendance
decreased due to closures for repairs and maintenance.
The total revenue for City pools increased by 26% for the 2007 Summer
Pool Season. Due to the following factors, the increased revenue was not
comparable to the dramatic increase in total attendance:
• Lower swim lesson fees due to revised swim lesson programs
• Reduced admission fees at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool
• Free swim lessons offered to children ages 0 to 5 at Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Pool as part of a grant from First 5 Kern.
• Expansion of the Discount Swim Pass program for families
meeting HUD income guidelines.
Staff was asked to provide a report of Siemon Pool and Planz Pool, which
are similar to the conditions of Jastro Pool. Pool Aquatics Supervisor David
Stricker gave a brief overview with estimated completion for repairs and
reconstruction for each facility. Committee member Carson asked staff to
clarify how they would address the outlined concerns for Planz Pool and
Siemon Pool. Dianne Hoover stated that staff will need to present these
issues to City Council at next year's CIP and request funding. In addition,
staff will have to come up with a cost estimate.
Committee member Sue Benham stated that the Committee would do a
great service to the community if they could come up with policies and
standards that would apply to all older pools requiring extensive repair.
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October 3, 2007
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Committee member Benham asked Mark Wyatt of Kern High School
District to offer his opinion regarding the District's use for Jastro, Siemon,
and Planz Pools. Mr. Wyatt commented that Jastro Pool has a limited
potential as a training facility. Due to an agreement entered in by the
District and Bakersfield College, there is limited interest in Siemon Pool to
service the District's northeast schools. Mr. Wyatt also stated that the
District would like to enter into an agreement with the City to restore Planz
Pool to a least at training level facility.
Committee member Irma Carson asked if Planz Pool could be brought to a
level equal to McMurtrey Pool. Dianne Hoover stated that staff would have
to come back with a cost proposal.
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:15:28 PM
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council members
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: November 29, 2007
To: Community Services Committee
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From: Diann~`~over Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Recreation and Parks Master Plan 2007 Presentation
Dianne Hoover will provide a power point presentation of the Recreation and
Parks Master Plan 2007. The presentation will focus on Chapter Six. Twelve
Strategies regarding development, maintenance and programming and a number
of implementation measures listed as Action Items will be discussed. In addition,
the Action Items will be related to several November 2007 Council Goals. Staff
recommends approval of the plan and scheduling on the January 16, 2008
Council meeting for adoption. The Strategies and Action Items are as follows:
Providing facilities that address the community's desire for recreational
opportunities for fitness and health.
^ Develop gymnasiums and more trails. (Council Goals 2.4, 3.2, 6.2)
^ Offer and expand fitness opportunities to all ages. (Council Goals 6.2, 6.3)
Continue to try to provide facilities for organized and individual sports activities.
^ Continue development of Bakersfield Sports Village and Aera Park.
(Council Goals 2.4, 6.2, 6.3)
^ Work with organized sports groups to develop game and practice fields in
future parks. (Council Goals 4.1, 6.2)
Providing facilities that give the community opportunities to participate in creative
and performing arts.
^ When developing community centers include a stage area. (Council Goals
4.1, 6.2)
^ Offer summer youth camps and expand concerts. (Council Goal 6.2)
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
Providing facilities for child development, positive outlets for teens, and keeping
senior citizens active.
^ Pursue developing community centers that could include tiny tot
programs, teen and senior activities. (Council Goals 4.1, 6.2)
Strive to continue to provide tree, park and landscape maintenance at current
levels and seek ways to expand tree, park and landscape maintenance service to
address community maintenance issues.
^ Continue to establish maintenance districts in new development and
consider expansion of maintenance districts into all areas of the city.
(Council Goals 4.1, 6.2)
Seek ways to improve existing facilities and expand security programs in parks
and facilities to address the community's concerns regarding the perception of
unsafe parks
^ Work with Fire Department to locate future stations in parks. (Council
Goals 1.2, 4.1)
^ Consider new technology in lighting and surveillance. (Council Goals 4.1,
6.1)
Providing programs and activities that will increase and manage the City's tree
inventory
^ Two trees planted whenever one is removed. (Council Goals 6.1)
^ Continue to inventory trees to establish a data base for long term
management. (Council Goal 6.1)
^ Continue to require trees along arterial and collector roads in new
development. Council Goals 4.1, 6.1)
Continuing to meet the community's need for aquatic facilities both in existing
neighborhoods and in future growth areas.
^ Include wet playgrounds in the design of new parks. Consider wet
playgrounds for areas of the community that currently lack aquatic
facilities. (Council Goals 4.1, 6.2)
^ Consider joint use agreements with area schools for new pools. (Council
Goals 4.1, 6.2)
Explore ways in which the City can take the lead in coordinating community
services, facilities, and programs so that duplication is avoided, community
awareness is promoted, and joint use and development agreements are
encouraged.
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
^ Consider forming a work group of representatives from agencies involved
locally with delivering recreational services to the community. (Council
Goats 4.1, 6.2)
Pursuing ways to provide a loop trail through the City that would allow access to
the Kern River parkway trail system.
^ Work with the railroads to establish amulti-purpose loop trait connecting
the upper and lower segments of the Kern River Parkway. (Council Goals
2.4, 4.1, 6.2)
Continuing to provide a comprehensive citywide recreation program.
^ Design multi-purpose and flexible facilities utilizing staff and public input.
(Council Goals 4.1, 6.2, 6.3)
^ Consider reestablishing the mobile recreation program. (Council Goals
6.2)
^ Pursue joint use agreements with schools. (Council Goals 4.1,6.2)
^ Remain current with staffing levels, explore partnerships and trends.
(Council Goals 4.1, 6.3)
Implementing an Asset Management program to generate revenue from use of
assets to offset maintenance and operation costs
^ Three components to developing an asset management plan:
^ Revenue from facility rentals, fees, and charges (Council Goal 7.1)
^ Leases or licenses for private concessions (Council Goal 7.1)
^ Advertising/vending/sponsorship opportunities (Council Goal 7.1)
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
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B A K E R S F I E L D
DATE: November 28, 2007
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Dia~Floover, Recreation & Parks Director
RE: Community Services Committee Meeting, December 5, 2007
Aquatic Facility Recommendations
In January of 2007 we began conducting several tests to determine the source of the leak
at Jastro Pool. Tests included: leak, video, dye, drilling, and pressure tests followed by
excavation around the outside of the pool.
Based on our tests and visual inspection the following was determined:
1. Pool return lines are eroded and leaking (primary source of water loss)
2. Gutter system is cracked and leaking
3. Gutter system return lines are severely deteriorated
4. Pool shell has cracks and leaks
5. Expansion joint leaks in the pool shell
6. Pool gutter is out of level due to settling
Following our tests, staff contracted with Aquatic Design Group, recognized experts in pool
structures, to provide a professional assessment of the pool. Aquatic Design Group
confirmed staff findings and submitted a report summarizing the leak, code compliance,
and estimated costs for renovation.
Estimated renovation costs are as follows:
• Total project cost approximately $2 million dollars
o Pool renovation approximate cost $1 million dollars
o Restrooms, mechanical room, and equipment storage renovation to meet
ADA compliance, approximate cost $1 million dollars
Following the report, staff completed temporary repairs on two major leaks which enabled
the pool to open for half of the summer season. The repairs were a temporary fix rather
than along-term total repair. Water loss tests conducted throughout the season indicate
the repairs had a minimal effect in decreasing the rate of water loss. Tests after the repair
indicated a daily water loss of 32,800 gallons.
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
Based on these findings, staff recommends converting Jastro Park pool into a Wet
Playground. The basic water supply and restrooms are readily available. The five existing
wet playgrounds at Beale, Planz, MLK, Wayside and Jefferson are very well attended each
day from April through October, providing free family water play.
Staff has installed these wet playgrounds for approximately $225,000, contractor
instillation is $350,000.
Planz Park Pool &Siemon Park Pool
As a future preventative action, staff recommends contracting with Aquatic Design Group
to perform a needs assessment study on both Planz Park Pool and Siemon Park Pool.
The needs assessment study would provide information on each pool's existing conditions
and proposed improvements for rehabilitation including costs. The assessment would
provide options to determine if the existing pool structure is adequate to justify the expense
of renovation or if it would be more cost effective to remove the existing facility and design
and build a new one.
Joint Partnership
Staff proposes forming a joint partnership between the City, Kern High School District, and
the Old River Ranch Development, to accomplish the goal of funding and constructing a
new multiuse aquatic facility in the southwest to replace Jastro Pool as the seventh pool in
Bakersfield.
The initial partnership with the Kern High School District at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center
has been very beneficial to both parties. People of all ages are participating in various
activities at McMurtrey Pool including swim and dive meets, 100 Mile Club, Turkey Splash,
Polar Bear Plunge, Underwater Eggstravaganza ,Spring Carnival, home pool care
classes, fly fishing, kayaking, water polo, scubadiving, and many more aquatic safety
classes.
A PowerPoint presentation will highlight all of these items for discussion at the Community
Services Committee Meeting.
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
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