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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2008 B A K E R S F I E L D /�. Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Rhonda Smiley, Assist 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 Tuesday, November 18, 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 12:02 PM. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan; Chair Councilmember Irma Carson Staff Present: Alan Tandy, City Manager Dianne Hoover, Recreation & Parks Director Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Darin Budak, Parks Superintendent Justin Crumley, Associate Attorney David Stricker, Recreation Supervisor Bob Sherfy, Deputy City Attorney II Ken Trone, Park Construction & Facility Planner Others: Mark Wyatt, Kern High School District James Geluso, The Californian 2. ADOPT SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None Community Service Committee November 18, 2008 Page 2 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Follow up Report — Swimming Pool Analysis and Request for High School District Participation — Dianne Hoover Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover provided a brief background on the Swimming Pool Analysis Report for Siemon Pool and Planz Pool (regarding their current and future operation). Recreation Supervisor David Stricker provided a brief summary on the increase in annual attendance to City pools. Mark Wyatt of the Kern High School District reported that the Kern High School District has been in contact with Recreation and Parks Department for the past two years and is interested in the Planz pool as a potential competition and practice site for Kern High School District athletes. He mentioned South High, West High, Golden Valley and several other high schools could benefit from this pool site. Committee Chair, Jacquie Sullivan, stated that this was good news since there are fewer pools on the east side of the City. City Manager Alan Tandy stated that the Kern High School District and the City of Bakersfield have a common goal and interest, yet neither party can commit financially due to financial uncertainties. Councilmember Irma Carson asked if there is any funding that would enable the City to build a similar aquatic center in another part of the city, such as the Southwest. Ms. Hoover stated there is no funding currently available, but that she is aware of federal grants becoming available to the state which the City was intending to apply for, such as Proposition 84. B. Update on Park Projects— Dianne Hoover Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover provided an update on park projects. • Saunders Spray Park: The old pool has been removed. A spray park is currently under construction and is expected to be opened in May of 2009. • Aera Park: The grading, utilities, paving, and parking lot have been completed. The Southwest Little League has begun construction of the restroom/concession building. The irrigation is also being installed. • Mesa Marin Sports Complex: The construction plans are near completion. Phase 1 of this project, which includes four lighted diamonds, a parking area, and a central restroom/storage building, is expected to be completed by the summer of 2009. • Graystone Park: This park will surround Fire Station 14. Construction plans are near completion and the park is expected to be open in 2009. • Linell & Brahama Park: An agreement is being developed with the developer for Council consideration in early 2009. This park project will be completed in phases. • Mill Creek Central Park: There is a new bridge over the creek area. In December the canal will be drained for regular maintenance; this will help move construction forward. The restroom facility is under construction. There will be three water phases taking place on the canal; which will lead to a very intense period of construction in December. Community Service Committee November 18,2008 Page 3 • Kern River Upland Project: This project should be completed in 2010. The City will build a bridge over the canal from the Sam Lynn ball park across to this project. When completed, there will be a natural area along the bike path for residents to walk along. This will create an outdoor learning area about the river and canal life in Kern County. The County will be assisting in providing parking for this project. • Bakersfield Sports Village: Discussions are still underway with AYSO regarding its part for responsibility of the soccer fields. Planning and design for the eight soccer fields is underway, they are expected to be constructed and opened in 2010. • Saunders Multi-use Facility This project has been completed. It opened on May 8, 2008. There is a management agreement with Bakersfield Brigade to manage this facility. Activities at this facility include but are not limited to Roller Hockey, Indoor Soccer, and more. • Beach Skate Park: The expansion project has been completed. There was a grand re-opening on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The skate park was expanded to almost double the previous size with the addition of several new amenities. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS City Manager Alan Tandy stated that there has been discussion at the Federal level of an Economic Stimulus bill, which will fund Capital Improvement activities. Some of the funds can be dedicated to roads, bridges, and some park projects. In preparation of this bill passing, staff is preparing a slate of projects ready to go to bid. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:32 cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council