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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/2007 B A K E R S F I E L D Q d/ ~ - Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Sta • Rhonda Smil for Sue Benham Alan Tandy, City Manager Irma Carson Support Staff: Rick Kirkwood AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 5, 2007 -1:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room -Suite 201 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA The meeting was called to order at 1:40:14 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; Steven Teglia, Administrative Analyst III; Ginny Gennaro, City Attorney; Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation and Parks; Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director; David Stricker, Recreation Specialist; Ken Trone, Parks Construction and Facilities Planner; Nick Fidler, Civil Engineer; Others present: Cassie Daniel, HBA of Kern County; Mark Wyatt, Kern High School District 2. ADOPT OCTOBER 3, 2007 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None Community Service Committee December 5, 2007 Page 2 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Final Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan - Dianne Hoover Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan 2007. The presentation focused on Chapter Six which addressed strategies and action items for development, maintenance, programming and implementation measures. The strategies and action items relate to several Council Goals, including fire and related emergency services, maintaining construction of trails for cycling, walking, jogging and equestrian uses, the Mill Creek Project, new recreation and cultural facilities, and the visual appearance and livability of the City. Committee member Irma Carson asked staff how they will balance the recreation plan throughout the City, keeping in mind the need for additional facilities in the southeast area. Dianne Hoover stated that the Master Plan provides guidelines for that balance. Committee member Carson also asked how staff plans to connect the trails and parks to the Kern River. Dianne Hoover stated that one of staff's recommendations is to work with either the canal system or abandoned railroad systems which can link up to the trail and into the downtown area as well. Committee member Sue Benham requested that staff follow up on the expansion of the trail system by using abandoned railroads to mirror other City's Rails to Trails Programs. Committee member Benham made a motion to approve the Master Plan as submitted, and send it on to Council. Committee members approved with all ayes. B. Follow-up Possible Location for Future Pools -Dianne Hoover At the last Committee meeting, staff was asked to provide an assessment of Jastro, Siemon and Planz Pools to determine existing conditions and proposed improvements for replacement or rehabilitation costs. The assessment will help determine if these pools should be renovated, repaired or replaced. In January of 2007 staff began conducting several tests to determine the source of the leak at Jastro pool. Tests included leak, video, dye, drilling, and pressure followed by excavation around the outside of the pool. After testing, Aquatic Design Group was hired to provide a professional assessment of the pool, and confirmed staff findings. Temporary repairs were completed by staff on two major leaks, allowing the pool to open for half the summer season. Water loss tests indicated that the repairs had a minimal effect in decreasing water loss. Based on professional assessment of the condition of Jastro Pool, and the projected costs Community Service Committee December 5, 2007 Page 3 associated with renovation, repair, restrooms, mechanical room and equipment storage renovation to meet ADA compliance, staff recommends the conversion of Jastro Pool into a wet playground. As with Jastro Pool, Planz Pool and Siemon Pool show similar deterioration and wear. As a preventive measure staff recommends contracting with Aquatic Design Group to perform a needs assessment study, which will provide options to determine if the existing structure is adequate to justify the expense of renovation, or if a removal and rebuild would be more cost effective. As a way to fund and construct a multiuse aquatic facility in the southwest, staff proposes forming a joint partnership between the City, Kern High School District, and Old River Ranch Development. The joint effort will replace Jastro Pool as the seventh pool in Bakersfield. Mark Wyatt of the Kern High School District commented that the district is very interested in a partnership with the City. The district would like to see some of their older schools get new services and updated facilities. Their main concern is to have facilities that can be used for training, and that the pools be heated. Committee member Sue Benham motioned to follow staff's recommendation and accelerated the projects as feasibly as possible. Committee members approved the motion with all ayes. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Update on Design of Sports Village -Dianne Hoover Dianne Hoover provided an update of the design concept for the Bakersfield Sports Village. The initial recommendations are still in place with the addition of a central stadium type soccer field that can be used for championship games and tournaments. Other fields are sized for different age groups that play soccer. The parking area for the soccer fields will be raised to prevent balls from going into traffic. The park areas will have walking paths throughout as well as picnic areas. Located in the center of the development will be the community center which will house two gymnasiums. In addition to the gymnasiums, staff is proposing installation of a climbing wall in the lobby area of the community center. Commercial areas will be on the southwest and southeast corners of the development. Walking paths are proposed to be placed around the perimeter of the development. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None. Community Service Committee December 5, 2007 Page 4 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:15:28 PM cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council members