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B ,k K E R S F I E L D
Staff: Rhonda Smiley Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Rick Kirkwood Sue Benham
Irma Carson
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
of the City Council- City of Bakersfield
Tuesday, September 16, 2008— 12:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201
Second Floor - City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
A G E N D A
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT APRIL 7, 2008 AGENDA SUMMARY
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Preliminary Report— Swimming Pool Analysis/ Recommendations —
Tandy/ Hoover
B. National Recreation and Parks Association Accreditation Process— Hoover
C. Walking Programs in Parks/Walking Groups — Hoover
5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Rhoncla Smiley, As ' ant to the City Manager/ P.I.O. Sue Benham
For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Irma Carson
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Regular Meeting of the
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, April 7, 2008 - 12:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room — Suite 201
City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA
The meeting was called to order at 12:04 PM.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan; Chair
Councilmember Irma Carson
Absent: Councilmember Sue Benham
Staff Present:
Rhonda Smiley, Assistant to the City Mgr Dianne Hoover, Recreation & Parks Director
Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Allen Abe, Asst. Recreation & Parks Director
Nick Fidler, Civil Engineer III Ken Trone, Parks Const. & Facilities Planner
Stuart Patteson, Const. Superintendent Darin Budak, Parks Superintendent
Ralph Braboy, Civil Engineer III Bob Sherfy, Deputy City Attorney II
2. ADOPT DECEMBER 5, 2007 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
Community Service Committee
April 7,2008
Page 2
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation regarding Amending and Adopting
the 2008 Committee Meeting Schedule - Smiley
Adopted as submitted.
B. Update on Park Projects - Hoover
Recreation & Parks Director Dianne Hoover gave updates on the following projects:
Tradewinds Park (Ward 5) — A grand opening of the park was held on March 26, 2008.
Many dignitaries, citizens and staff members were in attendance at this great event.
Saunders Park (Ward 1) — The estimated completion is scheduled for Spring 2008.
Hockey, soccer, and basketball will be available at this location. A net will be placed
above the plexiglas surroundings to prevent any hockey pucks or soccer balls from flying
out of area. Interviews will begin next week for the Management of the facility.
Central Park/Mill Creek (Ward 2) — The canal widening is complete, the pool has been
removed from the east side, and furniture and lighting fixtures are being finalized.
Completion is scheduled for early Summer 2008. Committee Chair Sullivan questioned
the status of the Federal Courthouse. Assistant to the City Manager Rhonda Smiley
stated that the process is moving along, but slowly.
Jastro Park Wet Playground (Ward 2) — Demolition of pool and creation of earthen
construction is complete. Delivery of equipment and water meter installation is expected
next week. This project is scheduled for completion in June 2008.
Beach Park Skate Park (Ward 2) — Construction documents are near completion. The
skate park will be closed during construction; therefore, construction will begin in August
2008 and is estimated to be completed in October 2008. This timing will allow children to
use the facility during summer vacation.
Aera Park (Ward 4) — Grading is complete and construction documents are being
developed for the entire site. Completion is scheduled for Spring 2009.
Mesa Marin Sports Complex (Ward 3) — Design development continues on the project.
Phase 1 of the project includes the four lighted baseball diamonds, a parking area, and
the central restroom/storage building. This project is scheduled to be complete in Spring
2009.
Greystone Park (Ward 5)— Design development continues on the project. The second of
two public scoping sessions on final design and priorities was held on March 27, 2008
along with Fire Station updates. The community provided input on the Phase 1 design
and priorities for future improvements. Completion is scheduled for early 2009.
Community Service Committee
April 7, 2008
Page 3
Sports Village (Ward 5) — The preliminary design development phase of facilities is
underway, and the conceptual design is basically completed. A grading plan is under
development, and a phased in development is being prepared by the consultants with
roads and soccer fields being a high priority. This project is estimated to be complete in
approximately five to seven years from now.
Kern River Upland Project — This project is adjacent to the bike path with bicycle or
pedestrian access only, and creates an outdoor learning area on the river and canal life
in Kern County. The City has received a $1.3 million grant from the State of California
Resources Agency towards this project, which will take approximately three years to
complete.
5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Committee member Carson questioned the status of new parks with baseball diamonds in
the southeast area of Bakersfield. Recreation & Parks Director Hoover stated this research
is ongoing, and due to land size and funding issues, it has not been a possibility. Committee
member Carson questioned how the other parks are being funded, and Dianne Hoover
explained that some are funded through state grants, or may fall under the requirements for
large developments.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:57 PM.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
September 11, 2008
TO: Community Services Committee
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Planz and Siemon Park Pools
At the request of the Committee, staff hired a consultant to perform an evaluation of Planz and Siemon
Park Pools, both of which are over 40 years old. The evaluation was done to provide information so that
planning and budgeting work can be initiated and decisions eventually reached on renovation,
replacement, or other"most appropriate" courses of action.
The evaluation shows over $2.0 million in repair needs for the two pools, which is an estimate of
construction costs only. Six hundred thousand dollars can be added to that amount to include design,
inspection and testing. Level 1 on the highest priority items total $868,500, which would convert to about
$1,129,800 when design costs, etc. are added.
After the $2.6 million, we still have very old pools, and more failures are possible in the portions that not
replaced. Renovating them also may eliminate "grandfathered" code compliance issues that cost more.
The rectilinear (tank) design does not meet the standard of what is popular today, which is spray
elements, slides, etc., similar to McMurtrey and the other spray parks.
The alternative to repairs is to recognize that any funds that do become available would be better spent if
reserved for replacement facilities that incorporate popular current preferences of users. If funding from
the schools comes forward, it could further advance replacement projects, which is likely at Planz. Funds
could be designated, similar to what is done for Fire Stations, and increased over time until enough is set
aside for the entire project.
Unfortunately, we are in difficult economic times and we continue to await word as to whether we will be
"raided" by the State legislature. The next budget cycle would then be the first opportunity to begin
reserving funds, with the length of time needed to get a full project to be determined by future economic
and legislative cycles, among other contingent circumstances. If this route is taken, periodic outages of
the two pools, increasing over time, is probable.
Recommendation
Absent substantial revenues, there is no perfect answer to this problem. Overall, however, investment of
funds in new projects, even though it may take time, seems preferable to an endless cycle of repairing
facilities that are already past their useful life.
B A K- E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
DATE: September 8, 2008
TO: Dianne Hoover, Recreation & Parks Director
FROM: David Stricker, Recreation Supervisor II
SUBJECT: Video of Planz and Siemon Pool lines
The Recreation and Parks Department worked with the Wastewater Department to
video the current condition of circulation lines at Planz and Siemon pools. Some of the
lines at Planz Pool have been replaced, some of the lines at Siemon and Planz have
been partially replaced or repaired, and the remaining lines at both pools have
exceeded typical lifespan.
Planz Pool Key Points
• No main drain (abandoned due to crushed line in 2005)
• Gutter system return lines
o Some portions of pipe have been replaced, one line has been plugged
o Each of the two lines have sections of original piping that are severely
deteriorated
• Pool Inlet lines
• Lines were replaced in 2005
• Unable to camera these lines due to design and layout
• Surge Pit
• Waterproof seal on wall is pealing off
• Ladder is corroded
Siemon Pool Key Points
• Main Drain Lines
o Lines are deteriorated
• Gutter system return lines
• Northwest gutter line to surge pit has tree branch lodged in the line
• Each of the two Lines have sections of original piping that are severely
deteriorated
• Pool Inlet lines
• Original lines—exceeded their typical lifespan
• Unable to camera these lines due to design and layout
• Surge Pit
o Waterproof seal on wall is pealing off
"We create a quality community through people,parks and programs"
NEE13S ASSESSMENT STUDY:
Planz & Siemon Pools
City of Bakersfield
California
\ 3 SEPTEMBER 2008
Submitted By:
Aquatic Design Group, Inc.
2226 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760.438.8400
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................... 2
B. PLANZ PARK POOL DATA...................................................... 4
C. PLANZ DEFICIENCY & MAINTENANCE ISSUES........................ 8
D. PLANZ SUGGESTED ENHANCEMENTS.................................... 13
E. PLANZ SUMMARY................................................................... 15
F. SIEMON PARK POOL DATA ...................................................... 16
G. SIEMON DEFICIENCY/MAINTENANCE ISSUES ......................... 20
H. SIEMON SUGGESTED ENHANCEMENTS.................................. 25
1. SIEMON SUMMARY ................................................................. 27
J. ALTERNATE POOL OPTIONS................................................... 28
APPENDIX
K. PROJECT SCOPE...................................................................... 36
L. CODES.................................................................................... 38
M. PROGRAMMING.................................................................... 39
N. PLANZ POOL DATA.............................................................. 44
O. SIEMON POOL DATA.............................................................. 45
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page I
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Aquatic Design Group visited the Planz and Siemon pools located in Bakersfield, California to
perform a Needs Assessment Study of the swimming pools and their systems and equipment.
The swimming pools were not open for use during our visit. Each facility consists of a swimming
pool and a bathhouse building that contains bathrooms and the pool mechanical area. This
report is commissioned by the City of Bakersfield. During my site visit I met with City staff.
The following report is a summary of the existing conditions, deficiencies and proposed
improvements for rehabilitation of the Planz and Siemon swimming pools and their equipment.
The scope of this report includes the swimming pool, pool deck area, and pool mechanical
equipment, but excludes the structural integrity of the pool shell. It also excludes handicap
accessibility in path of travel to the pool and within the bathhouse.The architecture of the pool
area buildings is not included in the scope of this report. Destructive testing has not been
conducted for this analysis and is not included in the scope of this report.
Many of the conditions found at the Planz and Siemon pools have been ongoing for numerous
years. We did not find any evidence that these conditions cannot continue to operate at the
current level for several more years (3 years or more). We cannot say with any certainty what
level of repairs and maintenance will be required during such a period, but there is likely to be
some costs to continue to patch things together until the items noted can be addressed.
Our review of the facility identified deficiencies or maintenance issues at the swimming pool that
affect the operations and maintenance of the pools. Some of these conditions are operating on
a grandfathered approval by the local environmental health authority. This approval can change
based on the staffing of the health authority if they deem a situation a health or safety issue
concern. These items could also be required to be improved if renovation plans are submitted
for pool repairs. An estimate of probable costs is given for each individual item. These itemized
estimates do not include general condition costs that are typically added to any construction
project. These items are also given a rating of our opinion of the level of importance based
upon the information as we understand it. We have broken the issues into three levels of
importance. Level I items are items that we feel should be addressed as soon as possible. Level
2 items are important, but can wait until budget or opportunity allows for them to be rectified.
Level 3 items are least urgent. At the end of this report the itemized costs are totaled and a
proforma construction estimate is given. This proforma estimate provides an estimate of what
the general condition costs might be.
PLANZ POOL EXPENSES SUMMARY
Level 1 $253,500.00
Level 2 $ 315,000.00
Level 3 $ 360,000.00
TOTAL $ 928,500.00
SIEMON POOL EXPENSES SUMMARY
Level 1 $615,000.00
Level 2 $ 90,000.00
f Level 3 $-372,00_0 00
TOTAL $ 1,077,000 00
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 2
During our site tour at the Planz pool we also met with a representative of the local high school
district who also expressed interest in swimming pool needs to support the school programs.
The school district identified their needs as a minimum of six competition lanes and possibly up
to eight competition lanes that they could have students use. The school program needs
identified are as follows:
• Competitive Swim Training
• Dual/Tri Team Swim Meets
• 7' Deep Water for Racing Platform Starts
To complete all of the items noted in the three levels noted in this report the costs will exceed
$1,000,000.00 for each pool. Both of these pools are more than 40 years old. The City of
Bakersfield needs to ask itself if it is cost effective and prudent to complete all of the
refurbishment work identified. At the end of the refurbishment these pools would be like new,
except that they will be the same configurations. These configurations have limited capacity to
support modern public pool programming and therefore will be limited in their capacity to
recover much of the annual operating expense. Modern public swimming pools have features
similar to those found at the City of Bakersfield's newest pool the McMurtrey Swim Center.
The following are estimates for new replacement swimming pools in comparison to the
renovation estimates noted above.
NEW REPLACEMENT POOL COSTS
ITEM ESTIMATE
6 Lane Pool $ 2,107,520.00 '
8 Lane Pool $ 2,651,605.00
Multi-Purpose Pool $ 3,429,160.00
New Multi-Pool Complex $4,680,685.00
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 3
B. PLANZ PARK POOL DATA
PLANZ SWIMMING POOL OVERVIEW
• Perimeter: 220 feet
• Pool Length: 75-feet
• Pool Width: 35-feet
• Pool Depth: 3'-0"to 5'-0"
• Pool Surface Area: 2,625 square feet
• Pool Volume: 78,750 gallons
• Pool Lanes: Five
• Maximum Pool Occupancy: 131 bathers
The City staff reports that they are most concerned with the known deficiencies and the length
of time the facility can continue to operate in a healthy, safe and cost effective manner. They
are also concerned with the most economical and efficient ways to operate the facility. The
following are issues the staff wanted to specifically discuss:
• Labor required and labor expense
• Chemical usage and expense
• Utility usage and expense
• Sustainable features that are effective for constant operation
• Ways to increase the safety of the operation
Our review of the facility found eleven deficiencies at the swimming pool that affect the
operations and maintenance of the pool. Some of these conditions are operating on a
grandfathered approval by the local environmental health authority. This approval can change
based on the staffing of the health authority if they deem a situation a health or safety issue
concern. These items could also be required to be improved if renovation plans are submitted
for pool repairs. An estimate of probable costs is given for each individual item. These itemized
estimates do not include general condition costs that are typically added to any construction
project. At the end of this report the itemized costs are totaled and a proforma construction
estimate is given. The proforma estimate provides an estimate of what the general condition
costs might be. The following is a summary of the eleven items found:
PLANZ POOL DEFICIENCIES AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES
• • • -
The pool main drains are $ 70,000.00 The drains were plugged l
plugged and do not due to underground pipe
operate. leaks. The drains must also
comply with the new
federal law enacted in 2007
with compliance of all
public swimming pools
required by December 20,
2008 as a certified anti-
entrapment device.
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 4
he pool walk-out stairs $`4,000.00 New Handrails'should be I
;Back safety handrails to installed to provide a safety
he bottom step and a handhold to the bottom
contrasting color at the step. The step treads
front edge for safe use. should have a contrasting
color installed on the
leading edge for safe use.
The pool lacks an ADA $ 7,000.00 A disabled access lift can be I
compliant access into the installed. This lift can be
pool. water powered or battery
operated unit.
The pool painted finish $65,000.00 A new plaster and tile finish I
must be reapplied every can provide a slip-resistant
year. finish that can have a life
expectancy of up to 20-
years.
The pool chlorine is fed $ 7,000.00 The trichlor feeders cause I
via a trichlor tablet feeder an overdose of Cyanuric
that should be replaced acid to the pool causing the
with a liquid chlorine pool water to be drained
system. on a regular basis. The
elevated levels of Cyanuric
acid can also pose a water
quality risk.
The pH feed soda ash $ 3,000.00 The soda ash tank is I
tank is leaking and should currently leaking and may
be replaced. completely corrode within
1-2 years. The estimate
assumes the feed pump
replacement at the same
time.
The vertical turbine pump $4,000.00 The vertical turbine surge I
strainer needs to be tank strainer clogs and
replaced. should be replaced.
Continued use of the
existing strainer risks
burning up the pump and
motor.
The pool lacks a chemical $ 8,000.00 The chlorine and pH I
controller to assist in the chemicals must be
feeding of the correct maintained for disinfected
level of chlorine and pH and sanitary pool water.
chemicals. The absence of a controller
can result in an out-of-
balance pool water
condition.
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 5
The pool piping is in $210,000.00 The pool decks must be 2
;disrepair and needs to be removed to access the
replaced. underground piping. Some
of the existing piping
contains asbestos, which
will have to be mitigated.
The pool gutter is out of $1 10,000.00 The existing pool gutter is 3
level out of level and does not
provide proper skimming of
the pool water. The pool
decks will have to be
removed to provide access
for this portion of work.
The pool perimeter fence $45,000.00 A new small mesh chain 3
needs to be replaced with link fabric can be installed.
non-climb type fencing.
The following four items are potential enhancements that may be considered for the Planz Pool.
These enhancements are based upon industry standards, staff comments and Aquatic Design
Group's experience. An estimate of cost is given for each item.
PLANZ ENHANCEMENT ISSUES
4
The pool chemicals are $15,000.00 Storage of the pool 3
stored in the pool chemicals in the mechanical
mechanical room. room can result in
equipment corrosion and
shortened life.
New Pool Water Heater $ 25,000.00 New pool water heater 3
could provide program
specific water
temperatures and
increased revenue.
Underwater pool lights $45,000.00 These lights could be added 3
could be added for night to the pool at the same
use of the pool. time the pool deck is
removed, which allows for
access for this scope of
work.
New Replacement A new replacement pool 3
Swimming Pool may better serve the
programmatic needs of the
community, increase
revenue potential and
operating cost recovery
potential.
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 6
BACKGROUND:
The Planz Pool original plans are dated 1962. It is located at the corner of Planz Road and H
Street. The facility has had some minor renovation or repairs since then. Destructive testing
was not conducted to determine structural viability of the pool or other structures and is not
part of this report. The swimming pool data is based upon the information provided by the City
staff,the pool plans provided by the City and our observations while visiting the site. The Planz
pool plans show the pool to be one of four pools built in the City of Bakersfield of the same
configuration. The other three sister pools were Jastro Pool, Saunders Pool, and Wayside Pool.
POOL STRUCTURE:
The swimming pool is 75-feet long and 36-feet wide based on the dimension provided by the as-
built pool drawings. The pool has water depths ranging from T-0"to 5'-0". The pool has 5
racing lanes with floor lines painted on the surface of the pool. Eyebolt anchors are installed in
the pool wall to allow for floating lane lines to mark these swim lanes. The pool plans show the
pool to be a poured in place concrete structure. The pool is also shown with an expansion joint
transversing the pool in the middle of the 75-foot plane. The pool plans show the pool
constructed with a construction cold joint around the entire perimeter of the pool floor near
the pool wall. The original pool inlets are shown on the plans at the pool wall to floor joint
encapsulated in the floor concrete. The swimming pool has a painted finish that is replaced
prior to the opening of the swim season each year. The original pool had underwater lights that
have since been removed from the pool. The swimming pool has two walk-out stairs at the
shallow end of the pool. The pool has a perimeter gutter for surface water collection. The
gutter is out of level and does not provide proper surface water collection. The pool plans
show the pool piping as transite piping that contains asbestos. The pool plans show the pool to
be originally engineered with an eight hour turnover rate for the pool water circulation system.
POOL DECKS AND PERIMETER:
The pool decks are a natural color concrete with a light broom finish. The pool deck
cantilevers over the perimeter pool gutter. The pool area is enclosed by a chain link perimeter
chain link fence. The pool area has limited overhead lighting and no underwater pool lights to
support events after dark.
POOL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:
The pool mechanical equipment and chemical feed equipment is stored in a single room in the
bathhouse. The swimming pool surge water is collected in the gutters and feeds to a small
surge tank in the pool mechanical space where the vertical turbine pool circulation pump sits on
top of it. The pool water is filtered by a high rate sand filter. The pool water is disinfected
with a tabletized sodium trichlor chlorine. The pool chemical storage and feed equipment is
stored in the same space as the pool mechanical and electrical equipment. The pool does not
have a pool water heating system. The pool chemical feed is controlled by manual adjustments
made by the City staff.
SWIMMING POOL DISABILITY ACCESS:
The pool house has one set of bathroom fixtures accessible from the pool deck only and a
second set that are accessible from outside the pool area only. Neither the bathrooms nor the
pool are ADA accessible.
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 7
C. PLANZ DEFICIENCY AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Our review of the facility found eleven deficiency or maintenance issues at the swimming pool
that affect the operations and maintenance of the pool. Some of these conditions are operating
on a grandfathered approval by the local environmental health authority. This approval can
change based on the staffing of the health authority if they deem a situation a health or safety
issue concern. These items could also be required to be improved if renovation plans are
submitted for pool repairs. An estimate of probable costs is given for each individual item.
These itemized estimates do not include general condition costs that are typically added to any
construction project. These items are also given a rating of our opinion of the level of
importance based upon the information as we understand it. We have broken the issues into
three levels of importance. Level I items are items that we feel should be addressed as soon as
possible. Level 2 items are important, but can wait until budget or opportunity allows for them
to be rectified. Level 3 items are least urgent. At the end of this report the itemized costs are
totaled and a proforma construction estimate is given. This proforma estimate provides an
estimate of what the general condition costs might be. The following is a summary of the eleven
items found:
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POOL STAIRS LACK SAFETY STRIPE AND HANDRAILS I
POOL LACKS ADA ACCESS I
POOL PAINT FINISH I
POOL CHLORINE FEED SYSTEM I
pH FEED SYSTEM I
VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP STRAINER I
POOL CHEMICAL CONTROL SYSTEM i
• POOL PIPING REPLACEMENT 2
POOL GUTTER OUT OF LEVEL AND HANDHOLD 3
POOL PERIMETER FENCE 3
1.1 Pool Main Drains::
The pool main drains do not operate properly. In addition,the U.S. congress passed the
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act,which requires that all public swimming
pool main drains be equipped with a drain cover and configuration that complies with
ASME/ANSI Standard AI 12.19.8-2007. The new law requires all public swimming pools
to comply by December 20th, 2008. The pool main drains can meet this new code by
installing a vacuum release device to an existing working main drain. Since the existing
main drain is not working we feel the only way to comply is to install new dual main
drains that will comply. A portion of the pool floor will have to be cutout and removed
to install new piping and drain units. The pool finish will have to be addressed at the
same time. The following estimate is for the replacement of the main drain only. The
pool finish costs are addressed as a separate item in this report. Given the impending
law we have identified this as a level I repair.
(Estimated Cost$ 70,000.00)
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 8
1.2. Pool Stairs:
The existing pool stairs lack handrails that extend to the top of the bottom step as
required by code. The existing handrails are limited to the top of deck only. Patrons
that have limited mobility may find it difficult to get in and out of the pool safely. The
stairs also lack a contrasting colored stripe at the leading edge of each tread. This may
make it difficult for patrons to discern where the step is and cause them to fall. The
following estimate is to replace the handrails and paint stripes on to the steps. The step
stripes could also be constructed of tile during a refinishing of the pool. Given the
safety concerns and ease of access to this scope we have identified this as a level I
repair.
(Estimated Cost: $4,000.00)
1.3 Pool ADA Access:
The swimming pool lacks ADA compliant access and egress at the pool. It is also
important to note that while the building and park site issues are outside the scope of
this report, we did not find evidence that the bathrooms or site access are ADA
compliant either. For the purposes of the pool a portable lift can be used to provide
access in and out of the swimming pool itself. These lifts can be domestic water
powered or battery operated. For the purposes of this estimate we are assuming a
portable rechargeable battery operated unit. Given the ease for compliance and the
limited budget impact we have identified this as a level I issue.
(Estimated Cost$8,000.00)
1.4 Pool Painted Finish:
The pool has a painted finish. The formulation of pool paints has changed over the
years due to environmental controls and limits on the chemicals that they can use. As a
result,we have found the newer paint formulas do not seem to adhere to the pool walls
as well or as long as the old ones. The paint finish has to be replaced every season. In
addition, the staff reports that they have water quality problems due to the paint
oxidizing midway through each season that results in the filters loading up with materials
and the pool water looking cloudy and turbid. The benefit allows the pool to be drained
each year and left empty during the off season. The pools are constructed with
expansion joints and construction joints. The base concrete of the pool does not
provide a water seal for the pool structure. The pool finish is needed to provide a
water tight vessel. A paint finish does not bridge across concrete cracks to assist in
preventing leaks. The pools of this age have proven to have numerous water leaks in
the City of Bakersfield. A plaster and tile finish can provide a better water seal and a
more sustainable finish than the paint. The downside to the plaster and tile finish is that
the pool cannot be drained each year. The pool water will have to be kept in the pool if
it has a plaster and the finish. A new plaster and tile finish can be expected to last
between 15 to 20 years. The City currently repaints the pool every year. Based upon
data provided by the City the City labor required to paint each pool is approximately
$5,000.00. The materials to repaint the pool will cost an approximate $7,000.00. This
is based upon the manufacturer's recommendation to strip the pool condition the
surface and two coats minimum of paint. The cost of paint is based upon the
manufacturer's list price and does not represent the actual price the City may procure.
With a total annual cost of$12,000.00 the painting option will cost the City
$180,000.00 over a 15 year period. If we assume the plaster finish lasts 15 years the
$65,000.00 cost for plaster and tile is 36%the cost for the paint finish for the same time
period. The following is the cost to install a new plaster and the finish for the pool
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 9
similar to the pools at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Given the health concerns and
product life cycle benefit we have identified this as a Level I repair.
(Estimated Cost: $65,000.00)
1.5 Chlorine Feed System:
The existing pool chlorination system is a trichlor tablet feeder. The trichlor chlorine is
an isocyanurate chlorine product. This means that the chlorine contains Cyanuric acid
in the tablet. Cyanuric acid is used to slow chlorines reactivity down to make it last
longer in pool water. California health code limits the amount of Cyanuric acid a public
pool can have in it. If the pool water Cyanuric acid level exceeds 100 parts per million
the state code requires the pool to be drained and refilled. The trichlor chlorine tablet
used at this pool has more Cyanuric acid in the tablet by weight than chlorine. As a
result, the Cyanuric acid levels will exceed the state limit in less than one swim season.
To prevent this staff operates the pool with a constant draining of a small stream of
pool water to dilute the Cyanuric acid level below state limits. The water that is
drained also contains pool water balance chemicals and chlorine. As a result the water
drained to waste has a cost far greater than the water itself. The trichlor feeder has a
limited capability of increasing and decreasing the level of chlorine injected into the pool
water. As a result the system cannot respond to daily peaks and valleys in the daily
demand for chlorine. This can result in pool water quality conditions. To compensate
for this the staff has to operate the pool at higher chlorine residuals to ensure that they
never fall below the health code minimum level when the chlorine feed is not able to
keep up with demand. The trichlor chlorine is an acidic compound with a pH effect of
approximately 2.8-3.5. This acid feed causes the pool water balance to require alkalinity
chemicals such as sodium bicarbonate to be hand fed by the City staff. It can also
accelerate the levels of corrosion in the pool water. We recommend the chlorine
system be converted to a liquid chlorine system similar to the one used at the
McMurtrey pool. The conversion can be made with the new liquid chlorine being
pumped from 50 gallon drums on the least expensive conversion or it can be fed from a
mini bulk tank that is filled by a local chlorine supplier. The advantage of the mini-bulk
tank is that it does not require staff to handle the chemicals on a regular basis. The
following estimate assumes a small 200 to 300 gallon mini-bulk chlorine storage tank and
a new chlorine feed pump. Given the health and operation benefits and the limited
budget impact we have identified this as a Level I issue.
(Estimated Cost: $7,000.00)
1.6 Pool pH Feed System:
The pool pH is currently being maintained by a soda ash feed system. The soda ash is
required to counter balance the acidity of the trichlor chlorine currently being used. If
the pool is converted to a liquid chlorine system as noted in section 1.5 above then a
mild acid feed system will need to be installed. A liquid acid (muriatic acid) system can
be installed to accomplish this. This is a similar system to the one installed at the
McMurtrey pool complex. Given the health and operation benefits and the limited
budget impact we have identified this as a Level I issue.
(Estimated Cost$3,000.00)
1.7 Vertical Turbine Pump Strainer:
The existing pool circulation pump was repaired recently. The repair resulted in the
vertical turbine shaft being position too close to the surge pit wall and damaging the hair
and lint screen. As a result the staff must descend into the pool surge pit to clean the
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debris that can impede the pump flow to the system. Such impedance can damage the
pump and motor. It can also prevent proper filtration and chemical feed to the pool.
The more frequently staff is required to descend into the pit the greater the propensity
for an employee injury. The pump screen should be replaced with a new stainless steel
screen to allow for proper system flow and operation. Given the ease of access and
limited budget impact we have identified this as a Level I repair. Given the health and
operation benefits and the limited budget impact we have identified this as a Level I
issue.
(Estimated Cost$4,000.00)
1.8 Chemical Control System:
The pool chemicals are currently regulated by the City staff making on site adjustments
as they see fit. This requires them to be on site during operation to accomplish this.
To account for times when they are not on site they often have to operate the pool
chemical levels at higher than desired levels to make sure they do not run low while
they are off site. A chemical controller can be installed to provide constant
computerized monitoring of the chemical levels and adjustments made to the chemical
feed equipment. The chemical controller can also have remote communication
capabilities so that it can notify City staff if an alarm condition arises. By constantly
measuring the chemical levels and adjusting as needed the overall chemical residuals can
be reduced saving overall chemical usage and costs. The following estimate assumes the
installation of a new chemical controller to the liquid chlorine and CO2 systems noted
above. Given the health and operation benefits and the limited budget impact we have
identified this as a Level I issue.
(Estimated Cost$8,000.00)
1.9 Replacement of Pool Piping:
The pools of the same age and construction era as the Planz pool have been noted for
having problems with underground water leaks coming from failed piping. The plans
indicate that the pool piping is transite or asbestos concrete pipe. Over time this piping
has proven to fail when exposed to water chemistry conditions found at public
swimming pools. The inlet piping has already been replaced due to failures. The
existing pipes were abandoned in place to avoid handling of the transite pipe. The main
drain piping has yet to be replaced. At the same time the piping is replaced the pool
equipment should be updated to provide the current code standard 6-hour turnover
rate. To access the underground pool piping the majority if not all of the pool deck will
have to be removed. The asbestos piping will have to be abated and new pvc piping
installed. The following estimate assumes that we are removing all of the pool decking
and replacing all of the underground piping around the pool to the pool mechanical
room. While the pipe has previously proven that it is reaching the end of its lifecycle it
is a relatively large cost considering the value of the pool. The level of urgency can
depend on the City's willingness to have ongoing minor repairs to the piping and
potential interruptions to the pool programs at this site. Given the cost and impact that
this repair requires we felt that it is a longer planning and budgeting issue and therefore
assigned it a Level 2 repair.
(Estimated Cost$210,000.00)
1.10 New Pool Gutter:
The existing perimeter pool gutter is out of level and does not provide proper pool
water surface skimming. In addition the gutter does not provide a code compliant safety
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handhold. To rectify this condition the gutter dam wall will have to be removed, new
reinforcing steel installed and a new concrete tile and gutter wall installed. Re-leveling
the gutter would be indicated if the pool was experiencing water quality problems due
to a lack of proper surface skimming. City staff reports that they have not been
experiencing such symptoms. California code requires a safety handhold that is not
more than 2.5- inches thick for the first 2-inches of height of the wall. The existing
gutter wall does not provide such a handhold, but it is operating under a grandfather
approval by the county health department. The City staff reports that they have not
experienced any health or safety issues due to this configuration. Therefore the gutter
repair is deemed in our opinion a Level 3 repair.
(Estimated Cost$110,000-00)
I.I 1 Pool Perimeter Fence:
The existing pool perimeter fence is a chain link fence. The fence fabric has a mesh that
measures between 2"to 2.5"when measured on the diagonal. California code requires
a chain link fence around a public pool to have a mesh that measures no greater than
1.75"when measured on the diagonal. The existing fence condition is operating under a
grandfather approval by the county health department. The City staff reports that they
have not had any incidents at the pool because of this fence condition. As such we have
given the fence fabric replacement a Level 3 repair.
(Estimated Cost$45,000.00)
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D. PLANZ SUGGESTED ENHANCEMENTS
The following four items are potential enhancements that may be considered for the Planz Pool.
These enhancements are based upon industry standards, staff comments and Aquatic Design
Group's experience. An estimate of cost is given for each item.
DESCRIPTION ITEM
2.1 Isolation of Pool Chemicals:
The existing swimming pool chemicals are stored in the pool mechanical building. In
general terms it is not considered a good engineering practice to store chemicals in a
mechanical space with equipment and electrical gear. The chemical off-gassing and
fumes can cause corrosion and shortened lives for this equipment. In a chemical spill or
catastrophe the damage could be even worse. The following is an allowance to relocate
the chemical to an outdoor area. This space can be a cyclone enclosure with or without
a roof depending on the tank materials and the areas concern about vandalism. The
structure could also be a concrete masonry wall construction if so desired. Given the
limited chemicals being used at this facility we have assigned this repair a Level 3.
(Estimated Cost$15,000.00)
2.2 New Pool Water Heater:
The swimming pool lacks a pool water heater to provide a specific water temperature.
The installation of a heater would allow for temperature sensitive programs to take
place in this pool. The heater could also allow for extended seasons at this facility. The
following estimate assumes that there is natural gas to support the heater at the
bathhouse. The City staff has indicated that they do not have any plans for such
programs or extended seasons at this pool. Therefore this option is given a Level 3.
(Estimated Cost$25,000.00)
2.3 New Underwater Pool Lights:
The swimming pool lacks underwater lighting for evening or night use of the pool. With
the addition of such lighting the pool programming could be increased to add such
programs as movie night and others to increase revenues for the pool. The underwater
lights would also allow for a longer season of use. The following estimate assumes the
pool deck is being removed and replaced at the same time to provide access to the pool
walls and underground conduits. The City staff has indicated that they do not have any
plans for such programs or extended seasons at this pool. Therefore this option is
given a Level 3.
(Estimated Cost$45,000.00)
2.4 New Replacement Pool:
In lieu of repairing the existing pool the following three options show a comparative
cost to replace the existing pool with new. These estimates assume that the health and
building departments will not allow current grandfather approved items to continue.
Therefore a new bathhouse that is ADA accessible is included in this cost. These new
pool options will allow for expanded programming to be offered at these facilities. The
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City staff has indicated that they do not have any plans for such programs or extended
seasons at this pool. Therefore this option is given a Level 3.
(Estimated Cost$ 2,651,605.00)
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E. PLANZ SUMMARY
SECTION TOTALS
—DESCRIPTION OTY LEVEL I
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
ITEM
1,0 DEFICIENCIES&MAINT.
LS $ 70,000.00 $
1,1 Pool Main Drains LS $ 4,000.00 $
1.2 Pool Stairs LS $ 8,000.00 $
1.3 Pool ADA Access LS $ 65,000.00 $
1,4 Pool Paint Finish LS $ 7,000.00 $
1.5 Pool Chlorine Feed System LS $ 3,000.00 $
1.6 Soda Ash Feed System LS $ 4,000.00 $
1.7 Vertical Turbine Strainer
LS $ 8,000.00
1.8 Chemical Control System $ 210,000.00
"
1.9 Underground Pool Piping LS $LS $ - $ 110,000.00
1.10 Pool Gutter $ 45,000.00
1.11 Pool Perimeter Fence LS $ " 210,000.00 $ 1 55,000.00
1,12 TOTAL CODE VIOLATIONS
$ 169,000.00 $
3.0 ENHANCEMENTS
LS $ _ $ 15,000.00
3.1 New Chemical Storage Area $ $ 25,000.00
$ "
3.2 New Pool Water Heaters LS $LS $ $ 45,000.00
3.3 New Underwater Pool Lights $ -
3.4 New Replacement Multi-Purpose Pool LS $ _ $ 85,000.00
3.5 TOTAL ENHANCEMENTS
4.0 SOFT COSTS
15% $ 25350.00 $ 31,500.00 $ 36,000.00
,
4.1 General Contractor Mark-up 36,000.00
15% $ 25,350.00 $ 31,500.00 $
4.2 Contingency 28,800.00
4.3 Architectural&Engineering
12% $ 20,280.00 $ 25,200.00 $
4.4 Permits and Fees
1 $ 1,690.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 2,400.00
4.5 Escalation
7% $ 11,830.00 $ 14,700.00 $ 16,800.00
4.6 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 84,500.00 $ 105,000.00 $ 120,000.00
5.0 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 253,500.00 $ 315,000.00 $ 360,000.00
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F. SIEMON PARK POOL DATA
SIEMON SWIMMING POOL OVERVIEW
• Perimeter: 234 feet
• Pool Length: 75-feet
• pool Width:42-feet
• Pool Depth: T-0" to T-0"
• Pool Surface Area: 3,150 square feet
• Pool Volume: 95,000 gallons
• Pool Lanes: Six
• Maximum Pool Occupancy: 157 swimmers
Our review of the facility found eleven deficiencies at the swimming pool that affect the
operations and maintenance of the pool. Some of these conditions are operating on a
grandfathered approval by the
health
local f they deem a sit ation a healthporr safety issue
based on the staffing of the
concern. These items could also of probable costs bis e given for
each individual plans
em. These itemized
l
for pool repairs. An estimate p
estimates do not include general condition costs that are typically added to any construction
project. At the end of this report the itemized costs are to
and a proforma construction
estimate is given. The proforma estimate provides an estimate of what the general condition
costs might be. The following is a summary of the nine items found:
SIEMON POOL DEFICIENCIES AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES - • .
.
I.
The pool decks are in need $240,000.00 The decks should be
,;of replacement and have removed and replaced with a
new medium broom finish
-been previously cited by
concrete decking. Any toping
the county environmental
health department. coats added to the existing
deck will only provide a
temporary fix.
The pool main drains are $ 70,000.00 The
o underground pipe plugged e due
I
plugged and do not
operate. The drains must comply with
the 2007 federal law with
compliance required by
December 20, 2008 as a
certified anti-entrapment
device.
The pool walk-out stairs $4,000.00 New Handrails should be 1
lack safety handrails to the installed to provide a safety
bottom step and a handhold to the bottom step.
contrasting color at the The step treads should have a
front edge for safe use. contrasting color installed on
the leading edge for safe use.
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DESCRIPTION ESTIMATE COMMENTS PRIORITY
The pool lacks an ADA $ 8,000.00 A disabled access lift can be
I
compliant access into the installed. This lift can be
pool. water powered or battery
operated unit.
The pool painted finish $70,000.00 A new plaster and tile finish
must be reapplied every can provide a slip-resistant
finish that can have a life
year.
expectancy of up to 20-years.
The pool chlorine is fed via $ 7,000.00 The trichlor feeders cause an 1
a trichlor tablet feeder that overdose of Cyanuric acid to
should be replaced with a the pool causing the pool
liquid chlorine system. water to be drained on a
regular basis. The elevated
levels of Cyanuric acid can
also pose a water quality risk.
The pH feed soda ash tank $ 3,000.00 The soda ash tank is
is leaking and should be currently leaking and may
replaced. completely corrode within I-
2 years. The estimate
assumes the feed pump
replacement at the same
time.
The pool lacks a chemical $ 8,000.00 The chlorine and pH 1
controller to assist in the chemicals must be maintained
feeding of the correct level for disinfected and sanitary
of chlorine and pH pool water. The absence of a
chemicals. controller can result in an
out-of-balance pool water
condition.
The pool piping is in $60,000.00 The pool decks must be 2
disrepair and needs to be removed to access the
replaced. underground piping. Some of
the existing piping contains
asbestos,which will have to
be mitigated.
The pool gutter is out of $115,000.00 The existing pool gutter is 3
level out of level and does not
provide proper skimming of
the pool water. The pool
decks will have to be
removed to provide access
for this portion of work.
The pool perimeter fence $48,000.00 A new small mesh chain link 3
needs to be replaced with fabric can be installed.
non-climb type fencing.
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The following five items b aupon industry standards, that may be
comments considered
Aquatic Planz These
enhancements are bas p
experience. An estimate of cost is given for each item.
SIEMON ENHANCEMENT ISSUES
0 •
The pool chemicals are $15,000.00 Storage
mechanical pool chemicals'
hemic Is
stored in the pool
mechanical room. result in equipment
corrosion and shortened life.
New Pool Water Heater $ 25,000.00 New pool water heater could 3
provide program specific
water temperatures and
increased revenue.
3
Underwater pool lights $45,000.00 to the lights
pool at the same time
could be added for night
use of the pool. the pool deck is removed,
which allows for access for
this scope of work.
New Interactive Splash Pad $145,000.00 3
New Replacement Anew replacement pool may
Swimming Pool better serve the
programmatic needs of the
community, increase revenue
potential and operating cost
recovery potential.
BACKGROUND:
The Siemon Pool original plans are dated 1964. It is located near Auburn Street and Redlands
Drive. The facility has had some minor renovation or repairs since then. Destructive testing
was not conducted to determine structural viability of the pool or other structures and is not
part of this report. The swimming pool data is based upon the information provided by the City
staff,the pool plans provided by the City and our observations while visiting the site.
POOL STRUCTURE:
The swimming pool is 75-feet long and 42-feet wide based on the original plans. The original
pool plans notes the pool depths ranging from T-0"to 5-0". The installed pool depth markers
indicate the pool water depths to range from 2-3/4-feet to 4-3/4-feet. The pool has 6-racing
lanes with floor lines painted on the surface of the pool. Eyebolt anchors are installed in the
pool wall to allow for floating lane lines to mark these swim lanes. The pool plans show the
pool to be a poured in place concrete structure. The pool is also shown with an expansion joint
transversing the pool in the middle of the 75-foot plane. The pool plans show the pool
constructed with a construction cold joint where the pool wall was installed on top of the pool
floor. The original pool inlets are shown wall inlets using copper piping connected to asbestos
cement pressure pipe. The swimming pool has a painted finish that is replaced prior to the
opening of the swim season each year. The original pool had underwater lights that have since
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been removed from the pool. The swimming pool has two walk-out stairs at the shallow end of
the pool. The pool has a perimeter gutter for surface water collection. The gutter is out of
level and does not provide proper surface water collection. The pool plans show the pool to be
originally engineered with an eight hour turnover rate for the pool water circulation system.
POOL DECKS AND PERIMETER:
The pool decks are a natural color concrete with a light broom finish. The pool deck
cantilevers over the perimeter pool gutter. The original plans show the pool deck draining to a
backwash sump. The City staff reports that the deck drains are connected to the pool surge
tank. The pool area is enclosed by a chain link perimeter chain link fence. The pool area has
limited overhead lighting and no underwater pool lights to support events after dark.
POOL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:
The pool mechanical equipment and chemical feed equipment is stored in a single room in the
bathhouse. The swimming pool surge water is intended to be collected in the gutters and feeds
to a small surge tank in the pool mechanical space where the vertical turbine pool circulation
pump sits on top of it. The gutter line has a blockage on half of the piping rendering it non
operational. The pool water is filtered by a high rate sand filter system. The pool water is
disinfected with a tabletized sodium trichlor chlorine. The pool chemical storage and feed
equipment are stored in the same space as the pool mechanical and electrical equipment. The
pool does not have a pool water heating system. The pool chemical feed is controlled by
manual adjustments made by the City staff.
SWIMMING POOL DISABILITY ACCESS:
The pool house has one set of bathroom fixtures accessible from the pool deck only. Neither
the bathrooms nor the pool are ADA accessible.
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G. SIEMON DEFICIENCY AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Our review of the facility found eleven deficiency or maintenance issues at the swimming pool
that affect the operations and maintenance of the pool. Some of these conditions are operating
on a grandfathered approval by the local environmental health authority. This approval can
change based on the staffing of the health authority if they deem a situation a health or safety
issue concern. These items could also be required to be improved if renovation plans are
submitted for pool repairs. An estimate of probable costs is given for each individual item.
These itemized estimates do not include general condition costs that are typically added to any
construction project. These items are also given a rating of our opinion of the level of
importance based upon the information as we understand it. We have broken the issues into
three levels of importance. Level I items are items that we feel should be addressed as soon as
possible. Level 2 items are important, but can wait until budget or opportunity allows for them
to be rectified. Level 3 items are least urgent. At the end of this report the itemized costs are
totaled and a proforma construction estimate is given. This proforma estimate provides an
estimate of what the general condition costs might be. The following is a summary of the eleven
items found:
woam •
POOL DECKS
POOL MAIN DRAINS
POOL STAIRS LACK SAFETY STRIPE AND HANDRAILS
POOL LACKS ADA ACCESS i
POOL PAINT FINISH I
POOL CHLORINE FEED SYSTEM i
pH FEED SYSTEM i
POOL CHEMICAL CONTROL SYSTEM
• POOL PIPING REPLACEMENT 2'"
POOL GUTTER OUT OF LEVEL AND HANDHOLD 3
POOL PERIMETER FENCE
3.1 Pool Decks:
The pool decks have been previously cited by the county environmental health
department as not compliant with health code and in need of repair or replacement.
We found the deck very rough in areas. These rough areas can pose a trip and fall
hazard as well as a safe harbor for pathogens. We also found parts of the pool deck
with slopes in excess of the maximum slopes allowed by codes. Part of the deck
cantilevers over the pool gutter so a deck replacement will require forms to replace this
configuration. The City staff reports that the deck drains currently empty into the pool
surge tank,which is not allowed by current code. The original pool plans indicate that
the deck drain pipes are of a type containing asbestos. The pool deck roughness could
be resolved with a topping coat or material, but these finishes have an estimated life of
4-7 years. At the end of these 4-7 years the decks will be in the same shape as they are
now. To conduct a permanent fix the pool decks will have to be removed and replaced.
A new pool deck can be expected to provide 20 year or longer life span. The most
common pool deck for an outdoor pool is a medium broom finish concrete. The
following estimate assumes that all of the pool deck is removed and replaced with a
medium broom finish concrete with steel reinforcement. This estimate also includes the
installation of a new deck drain system connected to the storm sewer on site. An
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allowance of$20,000.00 is also included in the report for the asbestos abatement.
Given the current safety issues and citations from the county environmental health
department,we have identified this as a Level I repair.
Estimated Cost$ 240,000.00)
3.2 Pool Main Drains:
The pool main drains do not operate properly. In addition,the U.S. congress passed the
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act,which requires that all public swimming
pool main drains be equipped with a drain cover and configuration that complies with
ASME/ANSI Standard AI 12.19.8-2007. The new law requires all public swimming pools
to comply by December 20th, 2008. The pool main drains can meet this new code by
installing a vacuum release device to an existing working main drain. Since the existing
main drain is not working we feel the only way to comply is to install new dual main
drains that will comply. A portion of the pool floor will have to be cutout and removed
to install new piping and drain units. The pool finish will have to be addressed at the
same time. The following estimate is for the replacement of the main drain only. The
pool finish costs are addressed as a separate item in this report. Given the impending
law we have identified this as a Level I repair. (Estimated Cost$ 70,000.00)
3.3 Pool Stairs:
The existing pool stairs lack handrails that extend to the top of the bottom step as
required by code. The existing handrails are limited to the top of deck only. Patrons
that have limited mobility may find it difficult to get in and out of the pool safely. The
stairs also lack a contrasting colored stripe at the leading edge of each tread. This may
make it difficult for patrons to discern where the step is and cause them to fall. The
following estimate is to replace the handrails and paint stripes on to the steps. The step
stripes could also be constructed of tile during a refinishing of the pool. Given the
safety concerns and ease of access to this scope we have identified this as a Level I
repair. (Estimated Cost: $4,000.00)
3.4 Pool ADA Access:
The swimming pool lacks ADA compliant access and egress at the pool. It is also
important to note that while the building and park site issues are outside the scope of
this report, we did not find evidence that the bathrooms or site access are ADA
compliant either. For the purposes of the pool a portable lift can be used to provide
access in and out of the swimming pool itself. These lifts can be domestic water
powered or battery operated. For the purposes of this estimate we are assuming a
portable rechargeable battery operated unit. Given the ease for compliance and the
limited budget impact we have identified this as a Level I issue.
Estimated Cost$8,000.00)
3.5 Pool Painted Finish
The pool has a painted finish. The formulation of pool paints has changed over the
years due to environmental controls and limits on the chemicals that they can use. As a
result,we have found the newer paint formulas do not seem to adhere to the pool walls
as well or as long as the old ones. The paint finish has to be replaced every season. In
addition,the staff reports that they have water quality problems due to the paint
oxidizing midway through each season that results in the filters loading up with materials
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and the pool water looking cloudy and turbid. The benefit allows the pool to be drained
each year and left empty during the off season. The pools are constructed with
expansion joints and construction joints. The base concrete of the pool does not
provide a water seal for the pool structure. The pool finish is needed to provide a
water tight vessel. A paint finish does not bridge across concrete cracks to assist in
preventing leaks. The pools of this age have proven to have numerous water leaks in
the City of Bakersfield. A plaster and tile finish can provide a better water seal and a
more sustainable finish than the paint. The downside to the plaster and tile finish is that
the pool cannot be drained each year. The pool water will have to be kept in the pool if
it has a plaster and tile finish. A new plaster and tile finish can be expected to last
between 15 to 20 years. The City currently repaints the pool every year. Based upon
data provided by the City the City labor required to paint each pool is approximately
$5,000.00. The materials to repaint the pool will cost an approximate$7,500.00. this is
based upon the manufacturer's recommendation to strip the pool, condition the surface,
and a minimum of two coats of paint. The cost of the paint and materials is based upon
the manufacturer's list price and does not reflect actual prices the City may procure.
With a total annual cost of$12,500.00 the painting option will cost the City
$187,500.00 over a 15 year period. If we assume the plaster finish lasts 15 years the
$70,000.00 cost for plaster and tile is 37%the cost for the paint finish for the same time
period. The following is the cost to install a new plaster and tile finish for the pool
similar to the ones at the pools at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Given the health
concerns and product life cycle benefit we have identif(Estimated ed this a Level I repair.
0.00)
3.6 Chlorine Feed System:
The existing pool chlorination system is a trichlor tablet feeder. The trichlor chlorine is
an isocyanurate chlorine product. This means that the chlorine contains Cyanuric acid
in the tablet. Cyanuric acid is used to slow chlorines reactivity down to make it last
longer in pool water. California health code limits the amount of Cyanuric acid a public
pool can have in it. If the pool water Cyanuric acid level exceeds 100 parts per million
the state code requires the pool to be drained and refilled. The trichlor chlorine tablet
used at this pool has more Cyanuric acid in the tablet by weight than chlorine. As a
result,the Cyanuric acid levels will exceed the state limit in less than one swim season.
To prevent this the staff operates the pool with a constant draining of a small stream of
pool water to dilute the Cyanuric acid level below state limits. The water that is
drained also contains pool water balance chemicals and chlorine. As a result the water
drained to waste has a cost far greater than the water itself. The trichlor feeder has a
limited capability of increasing and decreasing the level of chlorine injected into the pool
water. As a result the system cannot respond to daily peaks and valleys in the daily
demand for chlorine. This can result in pool water quality conditions. To compensate
for this the staff has to operate the pool at higher chlorine residuals to ensure that they
never fall below the health code minimum level when the chlorine feed is not able to
keep up with demand. The trichlor chlorine is an acidic compound with a pH effect of
approximately 2.8-3.5. This acid feed causes the pool water balance to require alkalinity
chemicals such as sodium bicarbonate to be hand fed by the City staff. It can also
accelerate the levels of corrosion in the pool water. We recommend the chlorine
system be converted to a liquid chlorine system similar to the one used at the
McMurtrey pool. The conversion can be made with the new liquid chlorine being
pumped from 50 gallon drums on the least expensive conversion or it can be fed from a
mini bulk tank that is filled by a local chlorine supplier. The advantage of the mini-bulk
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tank is that it does not require staff to handle the chemicals on a regular basis. The
following estimate assumes a small 200 to 300 gallon mini-bulk chlorine storage tank and
a new chlorine feed pump. Given the health and operation benefits and the limited
budget impact we have identified this as a Level I issue.
(Estimated Cost: $7,000.00)
3.7 Pool pH Feed System:
The pool pH is currently being maintained by a soda ash feed system. The soda ash is
required to counter balance the acidity of the trichlor chlorine currently being used. If
the pool is converted to a liquid chlorine system as noted in section 1.5 above then a
mild acid feed system will need to be installed. A liquid acid (muriatic acid) system can
be installed to accomplish this. This is a similar system to the one installed at the
McMurtrey pool complex. Given the health and operation benefits and the limited
budget impact we have identified this as a Level I issue.
(Estimated Cost$3,000.00)
3.8 Chemical Control System:
The pool chemicals are currently regulated by the City staff making on site adjustments
as they see fit. This requires them to be on site during operation to accomplish this.
To account for times when they are not on site they often have to operate the pool
chemical levels at higher than desired levels to make sure they do not run low while
they are off site. A chemical controller can be installed to provide constant
computerized monitoring of the chemical levels and adjustments made to the chemical
feed equipment. The chemical controller can also have remote communication
capabilities so that it can notify City staff if an alarm condition arises. By constantly
measuring the chemical levels and adjusting as needed the overall chemical residuals can
be reduced saving overall chemical usage and costs. The following estimate assumes the
installation of a new chemical controller to the liquid chlorine and CO2 systems noted
above. Given the health and operation benefits and the limited budget impact we have
identified this as a Level I issue.
(Estimated Cost$8,000.00)
3.9 Replacement of Pool Piping:
The pools of the same age and construction era as the Siemon pool have been noted for
having problems with underground water leaks coming from failed piping. The plans
indicate that the pool piping is asbestos concrete pipe. Over time this piping has proven
to fail when exposed to water chemistry conditions found at public swimming pools. At
the same time the piping is replaced the pool equipment should be updated to provide
the current code standard 6-hour turnover rate. To access the underground pool
piping the majority if not all of the pool deck will have to be removed. The asbestos
piping will have to be abated and new pvc piping installed. The following estimate
assumes that pool decking has been removed under a separate cost estimate. While the
pipe has previously proven that it is reaching the end of its lifecycle it is a relatively large
cost considering the value of the pool. The level of urgency can depend on the City's
willingness to have ongoing minor repairs to the piping and potential interruptions to
the pool program at this site. Given the cost and impact that this repair requires we felt
that it is a longer planning and budgeting issue and therefore assigned it a Level 2 repair.
(Estimated Cost$60,000.00)
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3.10 New Pool Gutter:
The existing perimeter pool gutter is out of level and does not provide proper pool
water surface skimming. In addition the gutter does not provide a code compliant safety
handhold. To rectify this condition the gutter dam wall will have to be removed, new
reinforcing steel installed and a new concrete tile and gutter wall installed. Re-leveling
the gutter would be indicated if the pool was experiencing water quality problems due
to a lack of proper surface skimming_ City staff reports that they have not been
experiencing such symptoms_ California code requires a safety handhold that is not
more than 2.5- inches thick for the first 2-inches of height of the wall. The existing
gutter wall does not provide such a handhold, but it is operating under a grandfather
approval by the county health department_ The City staff reports that they have not
experienced any health or safety issues due to this configuration_ Therefore the gutter
repair is deemed in our opinion a Level 3 repair.
(Estimated Cost$1 15,000.00)
3-11 Pool Perimeter Fence:
The existing pool perimeter fence is a chain link fence_ The fence fabric has a mesh that
measures between 2"to 2.5"when measured on the diagonal. California code requires
a chain link fence around a public pool to have a mesh that measures no greater than
1-75"when measured on the diagonal_ The existing fence condition is operating under a
grandfather approval by the county health department. The City staff reports that they
have not had any incidents at the pool because of this fence condition. As such we have
given the fence fabric replacement a Level 3 repair_
(Estimated Cost$48,000.00)
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H. SIEMON SUGGESTEE) ENHANCEMENTS
The following five items are potential enhancements that may be considered for the Planz and
Siemon Pools.These enhancements are based upon industry standards, staff comments and
Aquatic Design Group's experience_ An estimate of cost is given for each item_
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4.1 Isolation of Pool Chemicals:
The existing swimming pool chemicals are stored in the pool mechanical building. In
general terms it is not considered a good engineering practice to store chemicals in a
mechanical space with equipment and electrical gear. The chemical off-gassing and
fumes can cause corrosion and shortened lives for this equipment. In a chemical spill or
catastrophe the damage could be even worse. The following is an allowance to relocate
the chemical to an outdoor area_ This space can be a cyclone enclosure with or without
a roof depending on the tank materials and the areas concern about vandalism. The
structure could also be a concrete masonry wall construction if so desired. Given the
limited chemicals being used at this facility we have assigned this repair a level 3_
(Estimated Cost$15,000.00)
4.2 New Pool Water Heater:
The swimming pool lacks a pool water heater to provide a defined water temperature.
The installation of a heater would allow for temperature sensitive programs to take
place in this pool. The heater could also allow for extended seasons at this facility. The
following estimate assumes that there is natural gas to support the heater at the
bathhouse_ The City staff has indicated that they do not have any plans for such
programs or extended seasons at this pool_ Therefore this option is given a level 3.
(Estimated Cost$25,000.00)
4.3 New Underwater Pool Lights:
The swimming pool lacks underwater lighting for evening or night use of the pool_ With
the addition of such lighting the pool programming could be increased to add such
programs as movie night and others to increase revenues for the pool. The underwater
lights would also allow for a longer season of use. The following estimate assumes the
pool deck is being removed and replaced at the same time to provide access to the pool
walls and underground conduits_ The City staff has indicated that they do not have any
plans for such programs or extended seasons at this pool. Therefore this option is
given a level 3_
(Estimated Cost$45,000.00)
4.4 New Interactive Splash Pad:
The existing swimming pool does not provide much in recreation opportunities. The
Siemon facility is adjacent to a public school. An interactive splash pad can be added to
provide more opportunity for revenue from programs such as birthday party rentals if it
is enclosed in the pool area. The splash pad can also be located outside of the pool area
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making it a free option as is currently done at Planz Park. Interactive splash pads can be
constructed as a recirculated system operating like a public swimming pool. This option
requires a complete mechanical equipment set for filtration and chemical control of the
splash pad water. The City staff reports that most of the City splash pads are currently
operating with a potable water system that drains to waste. This drain to waste system
does not require the mechanical equipment sets that a recirculation types do. By
eliminating the mechanical system the construction costs can be greatly reduced along
with the amount of City maintenance. The following are estimate allowances for the
two types of systems.
(Estimated Cost Drain to Waste System $145,000.00)
(Estimated Cost Recirculation System $250,000.00)
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In lieu of repairing the existing pool the following three options show a comparative
cost to replace the existing pool with new. These estimates assume that the health and
building departments will not allow current grandfather approved items to continue.
Therefore a new bathhouse that is ADA accessible is included in this cost. These new
pool options will allow for expanded programming to be offered at these facilities. The
City staff has indicated that they do not have any plans for such programs or extended
seasons at this pool. Therefore this option is given a level 3.
(Estimated Cost$2,107,520.00)IN
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I. SIEMON SUMMARY
SECTION TOTALS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY LEVEL I LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
1.0 DEFICIENCIES&MAINT.
1.1 Pool Decks LS $ 240,000.00 $
1.2 Pool Main Drains LS $ 70,000.00 $
1.3 Pool Stairs LS $ 4,000.00 $
1.4 Pool ADA Access LS $ 8,000.00 $
1.5 Pool Paint Finish LS $ 70,000.00 $
1.6 Pool Chlorine Feed System LS $ 7,000.00 $
1.7 Soda Ash Feed System LS $ 3,000.00 $ -
1.8 Chemical Control System LS $ 8,000.00
1.9 Underground Pool Piping LS $ - $ 60,000.00
1.10 Pool Gutter LS $ - $ 115,000.00
1.11 Pool Perimeter Fence LS $ - $ 48,000.00
1.12 TOTAL CODE VIOLATIONS $ 410,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 163,000.00
3.0 ENHANCEMENTS
3.1 New Chemical Storage Area LS $ $ - $ 15,000.00
3.2 New Pool Water Heaters LS $ $ - $ 25,000.00
3.3 New Underwater Pool Lights LS $ $ - $ 45,000.00
3.4 New Interactive Splash Pad LS $ -
3.5 New Replacement Multi-Purpose Pool LS $ $ - $ -
3.6 TOTAL ENHANCEMENTS $ - $ - $ 85,000.00
4.0 SOFT COSTS
4.1 General Contractor Mark-up 15% $ 61,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 37,200.00
4.2 Contingency 15% $ 61,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 37,200.00
4.3 Architectural&Engineering 12% $ 49,200.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 29,760.00
4.4 Permits and Fees I% $ 4,100.00 $ 600.00 $ 2,480.00
4.5 Escalation 7% $ 28,700.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 17,360.00
4.6 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 205,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 124,000.00
5.0 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 615,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 372,000.00
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J. ALTERNATE NEW POOL OPTIONS
NEW 6-LANE SWIMMING POOL
ITEM DESCRIPTION 4n UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSIONS
1.0 CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1.1 Site Preparation/Mobilization/Demolition I LS $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
1.2 Utility Allowance I LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
1.3 New 6-1-ane Swimming Pool 3,400 SF $ 185.00 $ 629,000.00
1.4 Pool Decks 5,400 SF $ 25.00 $ 135,000.00
1.5 Fencing I LS $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00
1.6 Overhead Lighting I LF $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00
1.7 Shade Structures I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
1.8 Pool Building Modernization I LS $ 350,000.00 $ 350,000.00
1.9 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS $ 1,389,000.00
2.0 EQUIPMENT COSTS(FF&E)
2.1 Competitive Equipment/Timing 0 LS $ - $ -
2.2 Furniture&Equipment I LS $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00
2.3 Pool Slide 0 LS $ - $ -
2.4 Pool Play Equipment 0 LS $ - $ -
2.5 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $ 35,000.00
3.0 SOFT COSTS
3.1 General Contractor Mark-Up/Overhead 15% $ 213,600.00
3.2 Contingency Costs 15% $ 213,600.00
3.3 Testinglinspection 1% $ 14,240.00
3.4 Architecture&Engineering 10% $ 142,400.00
3.5 Time/Inflation Escalation Index 7% $ 99,680.00
3.6 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 683,520.00
4.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST $ 2,107,520.00
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NEW 8-LANE SWIMMING POOL
ITEM DESCRIPTION Q_TY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSIONS
1.0 CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1.1 Site Preparation/Mobilization/Demolition I LS $100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
1.2 Utility Allowance I LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
1.3 New 8-Lane Swimming Pool 5,025 SF $ 185.00 $ 929,625.00
1.4 Pool Decks 6,000 SF $ 25.00 $ 150,000.00
1.5 Fencing I LS $ 62,000.00 $ 62,000.00
1.6 Overhead Lighting I LF $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00
1.7 Shade Structures I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
1.8 Pool Building Modernization I LS $350,000.00 $ 350,000.00
1.9 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS $ 1,706,625.00
2,0 EQUIPMENT COSTS(FF&E)
2.1 Competitive Equipment/Timing I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
2.2 Furniture&Equipment I LS $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00
2.3 Pool Slide 0 LS $300,000.00 $ -
2.4 Pool Play Equipment 0 LS $ 70,000.00 $ -
2.5 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $ 85,000.00
3.0 SOFT COSTS
3.1 General Contractor Mark-Up/Overhead 15% $ 268,743.75
3.2 Contingency Costs 15% $ 268,743.75
3.3 Testing/Inspection I% $ 17,916.25
3.4 Architecture&Engineering 10% $ 179,162.50
3.5 Time/Inflation Escalation Index 7% $ 125,413.75
3.6 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 859,980.00
4.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST $2,651,605.00
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NEW MULTI-PURPOSE POOL
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSIONS
1.0 CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1.1 Site Preparation/Mobilization/Demolition I LS $100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
1.2 Utility Allowance I LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
1.3 New Multi-Purpose Swimming Pool 6,000 SF $ 185.00 $ 1,1 10,000.00
1.4 Pool Decks 7,000 SF $ 25.00 $ 175,000.00
1.5 Fencing I LS $ 62,000.00 $ 62,000.00
1.6 Overhead Lighting I LF $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00
1.7 Shade Structures I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
1.8 Pool Building Modernization I LS $350,000.00 $ 350,000.00
1.9 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS $ 1,912,000.00
2.0 EQUIPMENT COSTS(FF&E)
2.1 Competitive Equipment/Timing 0 LS $ - $ -
2.2 Furniture&Equipment I LS $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00
2.3 Pool Slide I LS $300,000.00 $ 300,000.00
2.4 Pool Play Equipment I LS $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00
2.5 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $ 405,000.00
3.0 SOFT COSTS
3.1 General Contractor Mark-Up/Overhead 15% $ 347,550.00
3.2 Contingency Costs 15% $ 347,550.00
3.3 Testing/Inspection I% $ 23,170.00
3.4 Architecture&Engineering 10% $ 231,700.00
3.5 Time/inflation Escalation Index 7% $ 162,190.00
3.6 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 1,112,160.00
4.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST $3,429,160.00
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NEW MULTIPLE POOL VENUE
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSIONS
1.0 CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1.1 Site Preparation/Mobilization/Demolition I LS $100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
1.2 Utility Allowance I LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
1.3 New Swimming Pool 5,625 SF $ 185.00 $ 1,040,625.00
1.4 New Activity Pool 4,000 LS $ 185.00 $ 740,000.00
1.5 Slide Receiving Pool I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
1.6 Pool Decks 10,000 SF $ 25.00 $ 250,000.00
1.7 Fencing I LS $ 62,000.00 $ 62,000.00
1.8 Overhead Lighting I LF $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00
1.9 Shade Structures I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
1.10 Pool Building Modernization I LS $350,000.00 $ 350,000.00
1.11 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS $2,707,625.00
2.0 EQUIPMENT COSTS(FF&E)
2.1 Competitive Equipment/Timing I LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
2.2 Furniture&Equipment I LS $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00
2.3 Pool Slide 1 LS $300,000.00 $ 300,000.00
2.4 Pool Play Equipment I LS $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00
2.5 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $ 455,000.00
3.0 SOFT COSTS
3.1 General Contractor Mark-Up/Overhead 15% $ 474,393.75
3.2 Contingency Costs 15% $ 474,393.75
3.3 Testinglinspection 1% $ 31,626.25
3.4 Architecture&Engineering 10% $ 316,262.50
3.5 Time/Inflation Escalation Index 7% $ 221,383.75
3.6 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $ 1,518,060.00
4.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST $4,680,685.00
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APPENDIX:
K. PROJECT SCOPE
Aquatic Design Group visited the Planz and Siemon pools located in Bakersfield, California to
perform a Needs Assessment Study of the swimming pools and their systems and equipment.
The pool facilities consist of a swimming pool and a bathhouse building that houses bathroom
facilities and the pool mechanical area. This report is commissioned by the City of Bakersfield.
During my site visit I met with City staff.
This report is a summary of the existing conditions, code violations, deficiencies and proposed
improvements for rehabilitation of the Planz and Siemon swimming pools and their equipment.
The scope of this report includes the swimming pools, pool deck areas, and pool mechanical
equipment, but excludes the structural integrity of the pool shell. It also excludes handicap
accessibility in path of travel to the pools and within the bathhouses.The architecture of the
pool area buildings and locker rooms are not included in the scope of this report. The Planz
interactive splash pad was not reviewed for this report.
This report identifies any violations of codes that were found. Some of these violations may
currently be operating on a grandfathered exemption. It is important to note that though some
grandfatherable exemptions by the County Environmental Health Services department may
allow the pool to legally operate in non-compliance of current Title 24 state and county
standards,the liability of any health and safety risks to the public may still remain. We therefore
recommend that these issues should be reviewed on an individual basis to determine the
disposition and possible remedies for each violation.
Certain violations of the State of California Administrative Code may be due to deterioration
and material failures in which the code requires that these violations be rectified immediately or
the facility is to be shut down. Other violations may be due to modifications to the code over
the years. Providing that the violation is not deemed an immediate health or safety risk,the
Environmental Health Department may allow the violation to exist as a"grandfatherable
condition". These grandfathered conditions are normally allowed to exist until such time as
when the facility is having work done in which the scope of the work will allow for the violation
to be remedied. If such work were going to take place,then the Environmental Health
Department would demand that the violations be brought into compliance. California code
requires that the county environmental health department review any renovation plans or
documents for approval. It is possible that the county health department may require certain,
or even all,grandfathered conditions be brought into compliance as part of a renovation project.
In addition to the code violations being of concern to the Environmental Health Department,
they may also be of concern to the City's Risk Manager as well. If a facility is in violation of the
current State Code,the liability exposure alone may warrant the remedy of the violation. Given
the subjective nature of the interpretation of the code,violations that may be deemed
grandfathered at one point may not be allowed at another time or by a different inspector.
Not included in the scope of this report, but an important area to be reviewed, is the
requirement for the facilities to meet the American Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes access
to the facilities, restrooms, and the swimming pools. To comply, every swimming pool must
have a means of handicap access to the pool. This can include a wheelchair ramp into the pool
or a handicap lift to allow access to the pool. The scope of this report is for the swimming
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pools only. Therefore, access from the street or parking areas to the pool area and the
bathhouse facilities are not covered in this report.
The estimated opinion of costs identified in the itemized sections of"H"thru "O" of this report
includes materials and labor for the repair, but they do not include any architectural or
engineering costs that may occur. Structural analysis of the pool structures, pool mechanical
spaces, or other spaces will require destructive testing which is not included in the scope of this
report. It is the intent of this report to identify all issues noted to provide the City with a
complete picture of the conditions and potential future needs for the facility. Some of the issues
noted may not need immediate attention while others may be more pressing. The City staff will
have to evaluate the potential scope for repairs and to what level they are prepared to fund
repairs now or in the future for this aging facility. The fact that the county health department
allows the facility to open each season is an indicator that it does not deem any of the existing
conditions a significant health or safety risk justifying immediate remedy or closure of the facility.
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L. CODES
The Planz pool was built approximately 1962. The Siemon pool was built approximately 1964.
The facilities have undergone some minor renovations or repairs since their original
construction. For the purpose of this report the facilities' compliance with current codes will be
examined. The current codes that apply are:
• 2000 Uniform Building code
• 2001 California Building Code
• 2001 California Electric Code—Article 680
• 2000 Uniform Fire Code—Article 80
• 2001 California Fire Code—Article 80
• 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code
• 2001 California Mechanical Code
• Title 24 of the California Administrative Code
• Title 22 of the California Health and Safety Code
Article 680 of the CEC is the electric code that pertains to swimming pools. Article 80 of the
UFC&CFC is the article that pertains to hazardous material storage and use. Title 24 of the
CA Administrative code, chapter 31 B provides the regulations for the design and operation of
public swimming pools. Title 22 of the CA Health and Safety Code provides health and safety
regulations for swimming pools. The Uniform Building Code, California Building Code, and
Uniform Plumbing Code all have portions that pertain to public swimming pools
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M. PROGRAMMING
Aquatic Design Group met with city staff to identify the current and desired programs offered at
the Planz and Siemon Pools. The swimming pools are currently used seasonally. The staff
recognizes that to increase the time the pool is open, lighting would need to be provided both
under water and overhead. The increase in hours per day and weeks of operation would allow
additional programs to be offered at the pool. The 2007 operating cost recovery for the Planz
pool was approximately 20%. The 2007 operating cost recovery for the Siemon pool is
approximately 24%. The California industry standard averages approximately 40-50%annual
cost recovery for recreational type facilities. Planz pool had a reported attendance in 2007 of
over 6,000 attendees. Siemon pool had a reported attendance in 2007 of over 3,500 attendees.
The current programs supported by the Planz and Siemon pools are as follows:
• American Red Cross Swim Lessons
• Junior Lifeguard
• Swim Team
• Adult Swim
• Recreation Swim
• Family Swim
• Facility Rentals
As a pool's recreation features and capabilities are increased, including items such as slides and
interactive water features, these operating cost recoveries can be increased as much as 70%to
100%. The increase in cost recovery can be directly attributed to an increase in programs
offered at an aquatic facility as well as the number of repeat visits by the patrons. There are
certain basic services such as recreation swim and swim lessons that a community typically
provides at minimal subsidies.As the programs offered become more individualized, fees
increase to market values. These enhanced programs can include master swim teams, water
aerobics, party rentals, and others. As fee based programming is added to a facility the potential
to recover operating expenses increases. Exhibit 5 shows the relationship between subsidized
community benefit programming and individualized programming. Exhibit 6 shows typical
revenue sources from a municipal aquatic center, and Exhibit 7 shows typical operating costs for
the average aquatic center in California.
A local school district has expressed some interest in a joint use swimming pool at Planz Park.
To meet the school districts needs this pool will need a minimum of six lanes and preferably
eight lanes for high school swim meets. One end of the lanes will have to be a minimum seven
feet deep to support competitive race platform dives. The school does not currently need a
water polo course for their programming.
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❑ Allow rationing of high demand services and facilities
❑ Reserve funding for other necessary programs
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EXHIBIT 6: EXAMPLES OF OPERATING COST RECOVERY
In many cases the new trend for aquatic centers is shared facilities that can be used by City Park
and Recreation Districts as well as local high schools, YMCA, or other entities. The more
competition programming is brought into a facility the less likely that the facility will recover its
annual operating expenses. The facilities shown in Exhibit 6 represent regional type aquatic
centers that focus primarily on recreational programs. These facilities all have pool slides,
interactive water play features and other amenities to make them more of a destination type
facility. To achieve a positive operating cost recovery, these facilities cannot operate as old
Municipal pools used to, as drop-off facilities. To achieve a positive cost recovery these facilities
must include revenues from concessions and other program draws, and also must be in a
position to charge market level pricing for admissions and other programs. Exhibit 7 shows an
industry average for cost recovery for the different types of modern aquatic centers. The Planz
and Siemon pools do not fit precisely into any of these categories as they do not currently
provide competitive venues, nor do they offer modern recreation programs such as slides and
interactive water playgrounds.
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Recreation pools typically offer interactive play features such as spray features and slides. These
types of facilities will also offer shade areas and concessions. With these types of features an
operator can expect to draw patrons on repeated visits. When these visits are made by families
rather than children that are dropped off, the potential for concession revenues are greatly
increased. All of these features can contribute to the annual operating cost recovery potential
for a facility. More details of interactive play features such as wet-play areas, interactive wading
pools and pool slides will be included in the enhancement portion of this report. The following
is a list of revenue opportunities that may be achieved from a comprehensive aquatics center:
• Programming
• Rentals and Parties
• Merchandising
• Concessions
• Programming
• Marketing
• Partnerships
• Sponsorships
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 43
N. PLANZ POOL DATA
1. SWIMMING POOL DATA
• Perimeter: 220 feet
• Surface Area: 2,625 square feet
• Pool Depth: 3'- 0"to 5'- 0"
• Pool Volume: 78,750 gallons
• Year Built: 1960-1962
• General Dimensions: 75' x 35'
• Surface Water Collection: Perimeter Gutters
• Bottom Water Collection: Two (2) 12"X 12"Main Drain Grates
• Pool ingress/egress: Two (2) sets walk-in steps and two (2) sets recessed steps
with grabrails.
• Lighting: Overhead lights only
• Design Turnover Rate: 8 hours
• Design Flow Rate: 219 GPM
• Circulation Pump: 7.5 HP Fairbanks Morse vertical turbine
• Filtration: Hydrokleen High Rate Sand Filters with 15 Square Feet Surface Area
• Sanitation: Trichloroisocyanuric Acid stabilized chlorine
• Chlorine Feed Pump: Hayward model C500 erosion feeder; Capacity 42 lbs.
Tri-Chlor chlorine per 24 hours.
• pH Feed: Soda Ash
• Base Feed Pump: Wallace &Tierman model A-747
• Chemical Control: None
• Heater: None
• Maximum Pool Capacity: 131 Swimmers
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 44
O. SIEMON POOL DATA
1. SWIMMING POOL DATA
• Perimeter: 234 feet
• Surface Area: 3,150 square feet
• Pool Depth: 3'- O"to 5'-O"
• Pool Volume: 95,000 gallons
• Year Built: 1964
• General Dimensions: 75'x 42'
• Surface Water Collection: Perimeter Gutters
• Bottom Water Collection: Two (2) 12"X 12"Main Drain Grates
• Pool ingress/egress: Two (2) sets walk-in steps and two (2) sets recessed steps
with grabrails.
• Lighting: Overhead lights only
• Design Turnover Rate: 6 hours
• Design Flow Rate: Unknown GPM
• Circulation Pump: 10 HP Fairbanks Morse vertical turbine
• Filtration: Three (3) Triton High Rate Sand Filters model TR-140 with a total of
21.18 Square Feet Filter Media Surface Area
• Sanitation: Trichloroisocyanuric Acid stabilized chlorine
• Chlorine Feed Pump: Hayward model C500 erosion feeder; Capacity 42 lbs.
Tri-Chlor chlorine per 24 hours_
• pH Feed: Soda Ash
• Base Feed Pump: Wallace&Tierman model A-747
• Chemical Control: None
• Heater: None
• Maximum Pool Capacity: 157 bathers
Aquatic Design Group, Inc. Planz&Siemon Pools Page 45
B A K E R S B I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
DATE: September 5, 2008
TO: Dianne Hoover, Recreation &-Parks Director
FROM: David Stricker,-Recreation Supervisor 11
Lisa Phillips, Recreation Specialist
RE: 2008 Summer Season Aquatics Report
The 2008 Summer Aquatic Season saw tremendous growth for the second year in a row.
Below are the attendance figures highlights.
Attendance
Attendance at City pools increased by 15% this summer, with a total of 104,345 swimmers
visiting City pools. Just two summers ago City pool attendance totaled 58,616 swimmers.
This is a 78% increase with 45,727 additional people enjoying their community poolsl
This 78% increase is attributed to stafrs dedication over the past two years to providing a
broad base of new and innovative aquatic programming which has enticed the community
to take advantage of the health, fitness,and family recreational opportunities at City Pools.
Hlahliahb
The community took advantage of several different programming opportunities provided at
City pools this summer.
• Free swim lessons and recreational swimming were offered to children ages 0 to 5
and their parents at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool and Jefferson Pool through a
$20,000 grant from First 5 Kem.
• Over 1,500 Discount Swim Passes were distributed to families meeting the HUD
income guidelines, which reduces the recreational swimming fee at McMurtrey and
Silver Creek pools and provides free swimming at MLK, Planz, Jefferson, and
Siemon pools.
•
Float-in Movies, Family Fun Nights, and Teen Nights at McMurtrey Aquatic Center
were very successful this summer. Due to popular demand, this year staff added an
addition Float-in Movie, two additional Family Fun Nights, and lengthened the Teen
Nights.
• Jastro Spray Park opened in June and has become the most popular spray park.
Staff have received numerous positive comments from families enjoying the facility.
• The change to American Red Cross Swim Lessons generated numerous positive
responses from participants and their parents.
Umoming Fall Programs
Staff have created three new fall programs::
• American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR classes
• Fall Swim Lessons
• Year-round Recreational Swim Team
Some highlighted programs that will be taking place this fall at the McMurtrey Aquatic
Center: q
• Fly Fishing
• Kayaking
• Water Polo
• Pool Care
• Stroke &Turn Clinics
• Turkey Splash
The Aquatic staff will be hosting a 100 Mile Club Social to celebrate the success of the
swimmers as a group, who have together swam 31 330 total miles, and to r lap
individuals who have swam over 1,000 milesl recognize two
Attached Charts
The attached charts provide visuals on attendance by
summer seasons. The last chart is a two page comparison of overall attendance by 2008
at each pool. This is the usual attendance sheet provided in the Department's monthly
report.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: September 11, 2008
To: Community Services Committee
Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: DiannWoover, Director of Recreation $ Parks
Subject: NRPA Agency Accreditation update
The Recreation and Parks Department is in the final stages of becoming a
nationally accredited agency through the National Recreation and Park
Association. The Commission on Accreditation of Parks and Recreation
Agencies (CAPRA)will meet on Tuesday, October 14 to review the City of
Bakersfield. The review includes the self-assessment report of 155
standards, the visitation team report, and the follow-up material submitted
as a result of the team visitation. The Department Director and the
visitation team leader are required to attend this review meeting and
answer any questions from the board members.
Currently, there are only 65 other agencies nationwide that have completed
the accreditation process, and Bakersfield would be the second agency in
California to achieve accreditation.
The process includes submitting an assessment of current operating
procedures, policies and practices based on 155 standards. Of those 155
standards, at least 80°6 must be met in order to achieve accreditation.
The board assigns a neutral team of professionals to visit and to review all
the standards. The team then submits a report to the CAPRA board. The
board then sends a summary back to the agency asking for clarification or
more information on any standards found to be "not met" by the visitation
team.
"We create a quality community through people,parks and programs"
The visitors assigned to Bakersfield were from Louisiana, Maryland, and
North Carolina. All were very impressed with the numbers of people using
our parks and facilities on a regular basis and with the professionalism of
the staff. They were especially complimentary on the customer service
aspect and the relationships staff has built within the community. They
were impressed with the knowledge and experience of recreation and parks
staff and the city's commitment to furthering education and training of
employees.
The visitation team report indicated that there were only six standards "not
met Since staff has been able to submit further material to meet those six
standards, it is very likely that Accreditation will be achieved in October.
Jim Pryor, team leader of the Accreditation Visitation Team, spoke at a City
Council meeting and outlined some of the advantages of completing this
process. They include:
a. Increased community pride in a nationally accredited Recreation
and Park Department
b. Staff involvement and commitment in achieving accreditation has
built appreciation of the many facets of the department and
positive teamwork.
c. Awareness and importance of community partnerships and
cooperation of other city departments in order to accomplish
many of the programs and services provided.
d. Having all material in a central location makes it easier to apply
for alternative funding, compiling reports, and submitting for
grants.
e. Meeting standards that are ongoing processes for evaluating
services to the community.
Once accreditation is granted, the Department of Recreation and Parks
must submit annual updates to the CAPRA board, and seek re-
accreditation every five years. We anxiously wait for the CAPRA meeting
and decision on October 14, 2008.
"We create a qualify community through people,parks and programs"
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: September 8, 2008
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: DlanneoUover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Walking groups
The walking group at Stiern Park, officially known as the Greenfield
Walking Group, has received quite a bit of positive press within
Bakersfield, the LA Times and throughout California.
The group was started by Jennifer Lopez, an employee of Central California
Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROP) and a member of the
Obesity Prevention Task Force through Get Moving Kern. The Kern County
Network for Children is the agency that administers the funds from CCROP.
Jennifer became familiar with the Greenfield group who were already
meeting to work on nutrition issues, trying to get healthier food choices in
their neighborhood.
Ms. Lopez worked closely with city staff, and even involved the Leadership
Bakersfield program in building a walkway in the park as one of their team
projects. The group walks three days a week and they include nutrition
ideas as part of their meetings. They also have aerobics and stretching
exercises included before their walks.
City staff is in constant contact with Jennifer Lopez, as she continues to
make improvements to Stiern Park and surrounding area. A Recreation
and Parks staff member attends the meetings with Get Moving Kern, and is
working to expand walking groups within Bakersfield. Jennifer, through
CCROP, has published a Fotonovela describing how to start a walking
group in their own neighborhoods.
'We create a quality community through people,parks and programs',
One of the fitness instructors at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. center is
working with Jennifer Lopez in starting a similar program at MLK.
City staff has partnered with other agencies such as Terrio Lifestyle, CSUB
P.E.A.K. Department, YMCA, Kern Family Health Care in addition to Get
Moving Kern are co-sponsoring two major events this fail. Although these
are one-time events, the intent is to motivate individuals and families to get
out and get moving on a regular basis.
The two programs are listed in the Fall Program guide are briefly:
1. Saturday, Sept. 20: Run/Walk in conjunction with Health and
Weliness Fair; Yokuts Park, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
2. Saturday, Oct. 25th: One day goal of moving 2000 miles in a day.
Participants can bike, swim, walk or run. Distances will be recorded
individually, and then jointly totaled for the 2000 miles in a day. It is
in conjunction with the Fall Festival at The Park at River Walk.
Further efforts will include compiling safe walking routes with distances
indicated, starting with the downtown area especially for those wanting to
walk during their lunch hour. This is a continuing effort, and staff will
continue to work with interested groups and partners in these endeavors.
"We create a quality community through people,parks and programs"
GET MOVING KERN AND GREENFIELD WALKING GROUP
hat do a walking group and an Obesity Pre-
`' vention Task Force have in common? Every-
thing for Greenfield Walking Group,an active group of LOCATION . .. . Bakersfield,CA
Latino parents who identify barriers to safe physical POLICY JURISDICTION
activity and discuss community solutions as they walk N Local ❑ State ❑ Federal
through their rural neighborhood in Kern County, POLICY ORIENTATION
California. a Policy ❑ Poised ❑ Education
When Get Moving Kern,a coalition of organizations APPROACH
0 Environmental/Institutional 0 Services/Programs
focused on healthy eating and active living,were cho-
sen as the community partner for The California En- EQUITY FOCUS.....Strong
dowment's Central California Regional Obesity Pre- ISSUE AREAS... Nutrition and Physical Activity
vention Program (CCROPP) in October 2006,they
POLICY DOAAAINS
were required to set up a task force to work with the
m Bikeability/Walkability
local health department that would include residents. ■ Food Access/Anti-Hunger
I didn't just want to set up a task force of organiza-
a School/Afterschool/Childcare Nutrition
tions;and then ask a few residents to come be a part of WEBSITE . . . . . .www.getmovinakern.ora
our group after an agenda had already been set. I real-
ly wanted to start with a coalition of residents. So, I
looked around at what was already happening in our
community and I found a group of parents who first
met at a nutrition class and had decided that a good
way to keep in touch was to start walking together.
"When I asked if they would be interested in making
healthy changes not only for themselves,but for their
entire community,they were open to it,"says Jennifer
Lopez, Healthy Living Outreach Facilitator for Get
Moving Kern.
Out of that initial conversation,two walking group
leaders stepped up to meet the challenge of leading a
resident task force. They decided to call themselves the
4. Greenfield Walking Group. They began inviting more
COMMUNITY RESIDENTS PREPARE TO CONDUCT A residents to join them to discuss what kind of policies
WALKABILITY ASSESSMENT or changes to their environment would make it easier
MAPPING THE MOVEMENT FOR HEALTHY FOOD &ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTS
to learn how they could do more. Relationship-
building was crucial. It helped the residents get to
know the people they would need to call on from ani-
mal control, graffiti abatement, parks and recreation,
" law enforcement,and public works in order to main-
tain park improvements.
Greenfield Walking Group members also partnered
pe
with their local school district and identified a need for
�.. �
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r
in kindergarten to third grade. The group sat down
«aim with school district administrators and afterschool staff
-
'' and what emerged was the adoption of new policies to
PARENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS OUT ON A increase opportunities for healthy eating and active liv-
WALKABILITY ASSESSMENT ing throughout the district. Nevertheless, Lopez is
keenly aware that getting policies adopted is only the
to eat healthy and be active. The most frustrating bar- first part. "We're going to have to work hard to make
riers they faced were all of the obstacles they had to sure things are implemented and sustained."
overcome as.they just tried to walk and talk in their Lopez feels that things seem to be coming togeth-
local park. Aggressive stray dogs harassed the group. er so quickly for the Greenfield Walking Group because
The group had to avoid stepping on hypodermic nee- the families are at the center of identifying the prob-
dles. And as they walked they were frightened of being lems and their solutions."It is a power shift for us as
mowed down by unyielding motorists. professionals in the field to consider these neighbors as
The group decided to conduct a walkability assess- the true experts of their communities, but if we can
ment of the park with help from California Walks and respect that,the motivation for change is powerful on
invited city staff and other organizations who could all fronts;'advises Lopez.
support their efforts. "Everyone had a horror story Now groups throughout the county and the
about the park. The walkability assessment gave them region are calling on the parents in the Greenfield Walk-
an opportunity to share their stories with the people ing Group to get their input and feedback. For exam-
who could help them develop solutions'" remarked ple, as the Kern Council of Govermnents works
Lopez. After the walking portion of the assessment,
participants broke up into small groups and mapped
out where they had encountered barriers to walking ,
and playing in the park with their families. The maps `i #
highlighted places with rampant graffiti,where street r r
lights and park lights had been shot out,and where a '' '
speed limit sign had been knocked down.Walkers also
pinpointed locations where they had encountered a `
flasher; witnessed an attempted kidnapping, evidence ' ; *
of sexual activity,open air drug use,gang recruitment,
and a drive-by shooting.
Conducting the walkability assessment in conjunc-
tion with city staff provided Greenfield Walking Group
with the opportunity to share the steps they had HYPODERMIC NEEDLES WERE ONE OF MANY
ggRRIERS THAT DISCOURAGED PARENTS AND
already taken to improve the walking environment and FAMILfES FROM USING THE PARK
ORGANIZATIONAL SNAPSHOTS
asthma,"says Lopez. "No matter how committed they
are,they cannot come outside to walk on bad air days
R= (Bakersfield has some of the worst air quality in the
nation) and so there are some basic unmet needs for
those with diabetes and no health insurance." As a
result, group members have also made their voices
heard on statewide legislation that could improve air
quality,make health care affordable and require restau-
rants to post nutrition information on menus.
as
To celebrate their one-year anniversary the Green-
G
field Walking Group held a celebration in their local park
and was joined by Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall,the
TOGETHER PARENTS'OF THE GREENFIELD WALKING Superintendent of Greenfield Schools, and the Head
GROUP DISCUSS PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVING of the Kern County Health Department. "This high-
lights a real success in bringing together residents,the
health department, city government, and schools to
through its process to discuss the master plan for the work together,not just at this event,but to make real
San Joaquin Valley,as well as their county general plan long term change in Kern,"says Lopez. An example
for transportation and transit, they have held special of that change will be the creation of a walking path
sessions with the Greenfield Walking Group to get their along the most treacherous part of the park,to make it
input into the process.The group now provides tech- easier for parents to walk and push strollers.
nical assistance to residents and organizations through- Says Lopez,"We think other community residents
out Kern County on how to transform their commu- can benefit from knowing that we started out as a
nities. California Walks shares the experience of the group of parents who decided to walk together and
Greenfield Walking Group as the advocacy group con- now we're making change happen in our community."
ducts walkability assessments throughout the state. To inspire other communities,they decided to devel-
In addition to the group's proactive and preven- op a fotonovela depicting members of the Greenfield
lion-focused activities, the group also wrestles with Walking Group and the Mayor of Bakersfield working
issues like poor air quality and health insurance which together to improve community health. They are dis-
affect their quality of life. "Many of the residents tributing the fotonovela to health departments in com-
already have diabetes and their children struggle with munities throughout the Central Valley.
MAPPING THE MOVEMENT FOR HEALTHY FOOD & ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTS
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 29, 2008
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
aG
From: Dianne Hoover, 6f-rector of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Walking Programs in Parks
Referral ID:04
Councilmember Benham requested staff contact the citizen who started the
walking program at Stiern Park, and brainstorm ideas to expand this program to
other parks such as Linear Park near the Senior Housing Complex. Report back
to Community Services Committee.
Councilmember Benham requested staff contact the individual that started the
walking program at Stiern Park to determine if a similar program can be
conducted at other parks in the city such as Linear Park near the Senior Housing
Complex.
Staff will assemble information on how the walking program was initiated at
Stiern Park and present some possible options for a walking program at other
sites in the city. This report will be given at the next Community Services
Committee meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
ATTENDANCE LIST
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? 9/'12/20084:20 PM Etlitor 32494]2 1 pga 0 OK
? 9112/20086:20 PM Etli[Pr 325-1351 0 OK
7 9!12/20084:20 PM Government Affair...635231] 0 pK
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"� 9/12!20084:20 PM Holly Vogel $88-3190 1 Pge 0 OK
*' 9!12/20084:20 PM News Director 328-]53] l pgs 0 OK
9/12!20084:20 PM News Daec[o1 393-1915 1 pgs 0 OK
*" 9/12/20084:2.PM News Director 283-2983 t pgs 0 OK
9/l 2/20084:20 PM Newa Director 32]0]9] 0 O
+ 9/12/24084:20PM News Dvec[or 283-1843 0 O
9/l 2/20084:20 PM Newa Director 323-5538 1 gs 0 O
9/12/20084:20 PM News Director 32]-8]51 ipgs 0 O
? 9/12/2W8 4:20 PM News Director 881-9810 1 pgs 0 OK
7' 9/12/20084:20 PM.News Director 326-0388 legs 0 O
? 9112/20084:20 PM Newa Director 334-288] 1 pgs 0 OK
9/12/20084:20 PM Newa-1.,or 3342665 1 P9s 0 0K
9/12/20084:20 PM Nevus Editor 395-7519 0 OK
'* 9/12/20084:20 PM 0vinMi 395-P380 1 pgs 0 OK
9/1
2/20084:20 PM TM1e MinbiiW LPnz..323-9287 1 pga 0 OK
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