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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
April 13, 2007
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager A/ bf r 4s
SUBJECT: General Information "7
1. We have good news from the Risk Management Division. The City has been
approved to form a Medical Provider Network, which should result in significant
savings in medical costs from workers' compensation claims. The MPN will allow
us to limit the number of treating doctors and medical providers to those who are
familiar with workers' compensation rules and are wiling to accept the fees
mandated under workers' compensation.
2. We are very busy working on the budget. Preliminary runs show we will have only
modest latitude for change and growth next fiscal year. Sales tax is somewhat
disappointing - development fees are down. This is not a cut back set of
circumstances, but it is a constrained environment!
3. The Police Department will hold a series of community meetings during April and
May to share information and gather public input to evaluate service levels and
community needs. The schedule of meetings is attached.
4. You are invited to attend the grand opening of Weston Park on 9215 Golden
Wheat Drive (off Stine Road, between McKee Road and Taft Highway) on
Tuesday, April 17th at 3:30 p.m.
5. The Fire Department will be coordinating training a series of training sessions for
management of domestic incident for City staff and councilmembers. The training
will help to prepare the City Council and management staff for potential disasters,
as well as fulfilling the training requirements for us to receive federal emergency
grant funds. Per the enclosed memo from Chief Fraze, Fire staff will be contacting
You to schedule a training session.
6. The Deputy Director of the High Speed Rail Commission presented a project
update this week for members of the Chamber Governmental Review Council.
The hand-outs from the meeting are enclosed. There is also a short video
presentation on DVD. If you are interested in seeing it, please contact the City
Clerk's Office.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
April 13, 2007
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7. The Police Department Graffiti Unit statistics for March are attached.
8. Recreation and Parks' activity report for the month of March is enclosed.
9. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 16th is attached.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
April 9, 2007 MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy
FROM: Ralph Korn through John W. Stinson qfi) 6V7
SUBJECT: Medical Provider Network
I am pleased to announce that the State of California has approved our application for the
formation of a Medical Provider Network (MPN).
Upon implementation, the MPN should result in significant savings in medical costs arising out
of workers' compensation claims. The MPN allows the City to limit the number of treating
doctors and ancillary medical providers such as therapists that our injured employees are seeing
to physicians and other providers that are familiar with workers' compensation rules and
regulations and who are willing to accept the fees mandated under workers' compensation.
We are in the process of sending out the announcement in English as well as Spanish along with
the list of medical providers that make up the MPN to all of our employees and former
employees that still have open workers' compensation claims. The implementation date will be
thirty (30) days from the date the announcement is sent.
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
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Date: April 12, 2007
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager APR 13 2007
From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police
Subject: Community Meetings
The Police Department will conduct the following community meetings during the next
few months for the purpose of evaluating service levels and community needs. These
meetings are a follow-up to those conducted three years ago.
Date Time Location
April 19th 6:00 p.m. Bakersfield Police Activities League, 301 East 4th Street
April 25th 6:00 p.m. Kern County Firefighters Hall, 3615 Mount Vernon Avenue
May 3rd 6:00 p.m. BPD's West Side Substation, 1301 Buena Vista Road
Staff is in the process of coordinating additional meetings in May and June; I will advise
you of these dates when they are scheduled.
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You Are Invited !
The City of Bakersfield
Recreation and Parks Department
Invites you to
the Grand Opening of
'Ile , ark DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
WHERE: Weston Park
9215 Golden Wheat Dr
Off Stine Rd between McKee Rd and Taft Hwy
TIME: 3:30 PM
bring your family
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We create a quality community through people, parks, and programs!
B- A K E R S F I E L D
FIRE DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
April 12, 2007
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Through: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
Subject: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training for
Councilmembers
On February 28, 2003, the President issued Homeland Security Presidential
Directive (HSPD-5), Management of Domestic Incidents, which directs the
Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
This system provides a consistent nationwide template to enable Federal, State,
and local governments to work together effectively and efficiently to prepare for,
prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause,
size, or complexity, including acts of catastrophic terrorism. The directive also
requires Federal departments and agencies to make adoption of the NIMS by
State and local organizations a condition for Federal preparedness assistance
(through grants, contracts, and other activities) beginning in FY 2005. By
September 30, 2007, jurisdictions will be required by Federal rules to comply with
the FY07 NIMS training requirements to receive FY08 emergency preparedness
grants. As policy makers the City Council is also required to receive training on
the NIMS, so you can become familiar with the system and standards used
during an emergency.
The implementation of the NIMS across the nation creates a baseline capability
that, once established, will be the foundation for our prevention system. The
National Incident Management System (NIMS) was modeled after the
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) currently used by
California and its local agencies (including Bakersfield and Kern County) to
manage large scale emergencies.
The Fire Department has evaluated current NIMS compliance requirements for
the City. We explored what level of training wound be necessary for various
departments and personnel and how to best provide the required training. We
have also had City Council formally recognize and approve the use of NIMS in a
disaster as required by the federal government.
Training has been divided into five categories;
• Executives, administrators, and policy makers.
• Command and general staff at incident command or EOC
• Personnel that supervise a branch, division or group.
• Personnel who support organization but not supervisors.
• All public employees that may be tasked to respond.
Minimums training standards have been established by the federal government.
Some of this training will be provided by city employees that have received train-
the-trainer classes. Other, more specialized, training will be provided by
consultants. Training required for City staff is being planned for and scheduled
by the Fire Department and various City departments.
Staff will be contacting you to schedule a four hour training session (most likely
as a special Council meeting, since the entire Council will be requested to
participate) for the City Council and Management Staff on the basics of the NIMS
system. This training will help prepare the Council and Management staff for
potential disasters and fulfill the training requirements for the City to receive
federal emergency grant funds.
California's Global Warming Solutions Act:
High-Speed Trains are a Significant Part of the Answer
California is the world's z 2th largest source of carbon
dioxide,the chief heat-trapping gas that causes global warming.
But California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006(AB 32-
Nufiez)requires the state to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by
STUDY: the year 2020. Considering that the state is poised to grow by
over 10 million people by this time,reducing emissions is a huge
Dirty air kills 1,000 undertaking that will call for innovative solutions like high-speed
residents prematurely, trains.
every year. Global warming is caused by varied sources. One chief source in
The Sacramento Bee California is a massive transportation sector. Our clogged freeways
December 3, 2006 and overburdened highways generate 40 percent of the state's
greenhouse gas pollution. Electric trains can help change that.
Electrically propelled,high-speed trains use one-fourth as much
energy as airplanes and only one-fifth the energy used in a commuter
automobile trip.
BOARD MEMBERS
Recent environmental studies found that high-speed trains would
Judge Quentin L.Kopp,Chairman reduce CO2 emissions by 12.4 billion pounds per year versus
Fran Florez*,Vice-Chair highway and air travel. That's the equivalent of removing one
Donna Andrews million vehicles from state roads annually,and eliminating the
David Crane CO2 emissions produced from 11 billion miles of vehicle travel.
Rod Diridon,Sr.
R.Kirk Lindsey Importantly,high-speed trains can be a critical component to
Curt Pringle weaning Californians off of their reliance on fossil fuels by providing
Lynn Schenk an alternative to driving on congested freeways and overtaxed city
T.J.(Tom)Stapleton streets. In the effort to lessen California's growing dependency
"past chair on foreign oil,the statewide high-speed train system is projected
to reduce oil consumption by at least 5.2 million barrels per year.
INDEXAlready,California has completed the planning and program-level
WINTER 2007 environmental analysis of a 700-mile high-speed train system from
San Francisco and Sacramento in Northern California,through
Global Warming Solutions Act the Central Valley with stops in Fresno and Bakersfield,and south
Message from Tony Daniels,Program Director to Los Angeles and San Diego.
Friends of High-Speed Rail:
Darrell Steinberg The implementation of that plan is underway for delivering an
Re-energized Authority Board innovative solution to help California achieve its mandate to reduce
High-Speed Trains Around the World greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
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Message from the as well.Here's just one snapshot of the local work
Program Director. now in progress along the Los Angeles to Orange
g County corridor. Now,mind you,this is just one
Tony Daniels corridor of the project. Similar work is underway
in other areas as well.
Preliminary engineering is underway with
Greetings. I'm thrilled to report that there is preparation of a Draft Operation Plan to
much activity underway on California's high- establish the operational fit of high-speed
speed train system. rail—how it corresponds with freight and
Please allow me introduce myself and give you commuter rail service.
some background on the program manage- A conceptual level alignment plan with
ment team that's now on board to help guide site-specific cross sections is also underway.
the environmental review,engineering,design Planners are working on a summary of the
and ultimate construction of California's high- existing conditions and development plans for
speed train. station areas and surrounding communities.
Environmental experts are analyzing
As chairman of Parsons Brinckerhoff's Rail specific areas to be studied and determining
Systems Group,I have dedicated the past 12 how best to coordinate with public agencies.
years working to deliver a high-speed train Community outreach team members are
corridor in California. It's a wonderful fit, meeting with officials and community groups
therefore,to now take on the role as the high- and agencies to get input and determine how
speed train program director. I've spent a best to move forward with the project.
considerable part of my career in the United
Kingdom as a designer,contractor,program A different component of the project is a visual
manager and operations manager for similar simulation now under development, and from
high-speed train projects.Putting my experience initial looks,it's astounding. This tool will allow
into practical application here in California, viewers to experience how the high-speed train
as you can imagine,is particularly satisfying. will look and sound. We're eager to share this
information product with groups, organizations
Of course,I'm not alone. In the past several and the public at large. It's slated to be finalized
months,we've brought aboard more than 150 this spring. If interested in taking a look,please
team members. This dedicated team is very contact Steve Schnaidt at sschnaidt@hsr.ca.gov
diverse and experienced, comprised of experts
in the fields of engineering, environmental In future NEWS issues,we'll provide team updates
planning, finance and visual simulation. and share the progress being made to bring
high-speed trains to California.In the interim,
This program management team has been visit www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov.The
working together for many years—we know Authority's website is loaded with project materials
the project inside and out, and we have a and information.
combination of know-how and confidence
required to deliver the project as rapidly as Thank you for your interest in California's planned
possible. high-speed train system. It is my distinct pleasure
to serve as its program director.
There are multiple levels to the work under-
way—statewide,on the federal level and locally
NEW SPEED On February 13,2006,the TGV, France's
RECORD , . 1 " 1 record 1 1 . 1 • ' 1 of high-speed train / on
broke own world its new line FRENCH going 1
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Health Care Price Tag Due to Poor Air Quallety Costs Us
Friends Japan's high-speed train system improves When it comes to the environment, I'm
efficiencies and creates high-wage jobs. particularly encouraged that high-speed
of High-Speed Rail What has worked there for almost half a trains will reduce emissions by 12.4 billion
century, I believe could work here in pounds of CO2 per year. California's dismal
¢!" California to strengthen our economy,create air quality is at the forefront of issues that
jobs and improve our environment. we must work to resolve.
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,. California's planned high-speed train system To combat dirty air, I've created the
is attractive on many fronts. Reducing traffic Sacramento Emergency Clean Air and
and improving the environment come hand- Transportation Program and the San
in-hand with electric trains. What is perhaps Joaquin Clean Air Attainment Program.
most often overlooked is the fact that Both efforts seek to replace aging,polluting
building a train system here will create and technologies with cleaner alternatives.
sustain 450,000 high-wage jobs in our state.
I'm hopeful that the construction of high-
The planning, design, construction, main- speed rail will add to this legacy of
Senator Darrell Steinberg tenance and operations of a high-speed environmental concern.Today, California's
train system will require us to draw on our large footprint of highways and freeways
Recently elected to the California State own workforce. has a far greater impact on the environment
Senate, Darrell Steinberg served three than high-speed trains ever could.
To me, it's awin-win-win: good for the
terms in the State Assembly after serving economy by moving goods and people I believe that we can no longer rely on
as a Sacramento City Councilmember. effectively, good for the environment by status quo solutions to keeping our state
Senator Steinberg recently joined fighting global warming by reducing the beacon of economic and environmental
members of the California High-Speed greenhouse gases and good for California's prosperity. In fact,we should emulate and
Rail Authority(CHSRA) on a fact-finding families because it will create lasting high- improve upon a system of high-speed trains
mission to Japan where he saw firsthand wage jobs. that has been successful in Asia and Europe
the inner workings of that country's What's more, the high-speed train system for decades.
successful high-speed train operation. envisioned for California will not require a
government subsidy once operational.
Re-energized California High-Speed Rail Authority Board Poised for Action
The Senate Rules Committee and Senate Pro System Incorporated since 1973. Lindsey is Transit Association,Bay Area Air Quality Man-
Tern Don Perata recently reappointed the Honor- also a managing partner of B&P Bulk,an agri- agement District and the Association of Bay
able Quentin L.Kopp to the California High- cultural trucking company and a partner of Area Governments. He is the president and
Speed Rail Authority(CHSRA)for a term ending P&L Properties. founder of the California Trolley and Railroad
December 31,2010,and Governor Arnold Curt Pringle of Anaheim serves as mayor of Corporation.
Schwarzenegger reappointed Rod Diridon to his the City of Anaheim and president of Curt judge Kopp,former Chairman of the Senate
position on the Authority Board. Pringle&Associates.Pringle has also served as Transportation Committee and author of high-
Governor Schwarzenegger announced three an adjunct faculty member at the University of speed rail legislation,serves as the CHSRA
additional appointments to the California High- California,Irvine,since 2000,where he teaches Board Chairman. judge Kopp has an extensive
Speed Rail Authority Board on February 14,2007. California government.He served in the Cali- biography,including his historic election to the
David Crane,R.Kirk Lindsey and Curt Pringle fornia State Assembly from 1988 to 1990, 1992 California State Senate as an Independent in
were named to the Authority Board. to 1998,and served as Speaker of the Assembly 1986. He served Senate District 8,encompass-
David Crane of San Francisco currently serves in 1996. ing San Francisco and San Mateo counties,for
as special advisor to the governor for jobs and Rod Diridon,Sr.,of Santa Clara has served three terms,leaving office in 1998. As an elected
economic growth. Before joining the administra- on the Authority since 2001. Additionally, local and state legislator for 27 years,judge
lion,Crane was a partner with Babcock&Brown, Diridon serves as the executive director of the Kopp also served as a leader on virtually every
a financial services firm. Mineta Transportation Institute. He served on regional governmental policy-making body
R.Kirk Lindsey of Modesto has served on the the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors affecting the Bay Area.
California Transportation Commission since 2000 from 1975 to 1995,as Chair of the Metropolitan
and has served as the president of Brite Transport Transportation Commission,American Public
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A Window of Opportunity
Voters overwhelmingly passed transportation bonds last year to expand our
roads, improve local transit systems, improve goods movement and relieve
traffic congestion. With these resources, new and improved railroad overpasses
and underpasses (grade separations) are currently being planned. Rather
than construct grade separations twice, a cost-effective approach is to lay the
initial groundwork for high-speed rail now, while projects are getting underway.
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An Engine for California's Economy
When compared to airports' expansions and new freeways, high-speed trains
Electrically propelled, high- will move people and goods at half the cost, and offer greater environmental
speed trains use one-sixth the benefits plus increased safety. California's leading business and transportation
energy of cars in traffic and one- stakeholders support high-speed trains because the planned system will
fourth the energy of airplanes. reduce travel times and costly delays in the distribution of freight and the
a movement of people.
High-speed trains would elimi- What's more, building and operating the system will strengthen California's
nate the Coe emissions that economy, resulting in nearly a half-million new, good paying jobs.
cause global warming by 12.4
billion pounds per year versus
highway and air travel. That's High-Speed Trains = Less Traffic & Increased
equivalent to removing a million
vehicles from roads, or 11 billion "Fewer cars on the road reduces traffic congestion and increases fr,
miles traveled each year. Studies indicate that the train system will mean 10,000 fewer auto
on our roads and highways."
® — Ronald E. Brummett, Executive Director, Kern Council of Gc
High-speed trains will reduce
dependence on foreign oil
consumption by up to five million California's Planned Increase mobility
barrels per year. 220 mph High-Speed throughout California—
Train System will: both local commutes and
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quicker, safer and cheaper Fight traffic congestion that cause global warming on foreign oil
than we do now
Key Taxpayer Safeguards Traffic Congestion Relief
Once built, California's system will not California's population will grow to
require an operating subsidy. 50 million people in 20 years. Unless
we find new transportation solutions,
Operations, maintenance and a portion ."
of the construction costs will be paid for traffic will only get worse. High-speed
through affordable ticket fares. trains offer a proven alternative.
Business High-Speed Train Endorsements*
Leaders and (Partial List)
Environmentalists
Agree Business and Organizations Cities and Counties
Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce California State Association
"Locomotives and the Downtown Visalians and Alliance of Counties (CSAC)
intercontinental railroad Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce City of Anaheim
brought Commerce to Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce City of Bakersfield
California. High-speed Merced Community College District City of Escondido
trains will bring a stronger, Merced County High-Speed Rail Committee City of Fresno
more efficient economy Mission Oaks Company City of Fullerton
and nearly a half-million Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce City of Gilroy
new jobs. High-speed Pacific Friends Outreach Society City of Irvine
Rail Passenger Association of California (RaiIPAC) City of Los Angeles
trains offer a way forward." Redwood City/San Mateo Chamber of Commerce City of Merced
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce City of Milpitas
Al Smith San Francisco Chamber of Commerce City of Morgan Hill
President,Chief Executive Officer, San Francisco Planning and Urban Research City of Oakland
Greater Fresno Chamber Association (SPUR)
of Commerce City of Orange
Silicon Valley Leadership Group City of Palmdale
Train Riders'Association of California (TRAC) City of Sacramento
"High-speed rail will build
Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce City of San Diego
Visalia Chamber of Commerce
a stronger, more efficient Winslow Properties City of San Francisco
economy that brings a Yosemite Valley Railroad Com an City of San Jose
P Y City of Santa Clara
half-million new jobs to City of Sunnyvale
California. The high-speed City of Visalia
train network will help Fresno County
California's environment Federal/State/Local Agencies Fresno County Council
and provide a quality and Interests of Governments
transportation alternative Amtrak Kern Council of Governments
by improving ur air Kern County
g Bay Area Air Quality Management District League of California Cities
quality and reducing Bay Area Rapid Transit District(BART) Los Angeles County
global warming." Brotherhood of Automotive Engineers and Trainmen Board of Supervisors
California Conference of Carpenters Merced County
Bill Allayaud Caltrain/Peninsula Joint Powers Board Merced County Association
State Legislative Director, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority of Governments
Sierra Club, Los Angeles-San Diego Rail Corridor Agency(LOSSAN) Sacramento Area Council
California Chapter Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) of Governments
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) San Bernardino Association
North County Transit District of Governments
Operating Engineers Local Union 3 San Francisco Board
Orange County Transportation Authority(OCTA) of Supervisors
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Town of Los Altos Hills
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAL)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Sierra Club
Silicon Valley High-Speed Rail Coalition 'As officially noted in the
State Building Trades Council California High-Speed Rai/
Transbay Joint Powers Authority Authority Program-Level
Environmental Impact
CALIFORNIA U.C. Merced Report/Environmental
HIGH-SPEED RAIL United Transportation Workers, Local 1721 Impact Statement or the
AUTHORITY official position of the entity.
925 L Street, Suite 1425
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cahighspeedraii.ca.gov
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I have attached the Graffiti Unit statistics for the month of March. Please call if you
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APR 0 9 2007
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parrs
Date: April 6, 2007
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: March Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION
• Several staff members attended the California Recreation and Parks
Society (CPRS) conference early in March. I attended a session on the
Land and Water Conservation Grant, and the City of Bakersfield will be
applying for this grant to go toward the Mill Creek Restoration Project.
• At the CPRS conference, David Stricker, Aquatics Supervisor, was
honored as Young Professional of the Year from the Pacific Southwest
Regional Council which meets during the CPRS conference. The Pacific
Southwest Region encompasses five states: California, Hawaii, Nevada,
Arizona and Utah.
• Park reservations nearly doubled the number over the same time last
March. This year 105 reservations were confirmed with estimated
attendance at 6,726. In March 2006, 69 reservations occurred, with 3,770
estimated attendance. The weather this year has been much warmer and
drier than last year, which boosts park reservations.
• The City of Bakersfield entered into final acceptance of 3.5 acres of
streetscapes in March which includes 233 trees and 2,527 shrubs.
• City staff partnered with The Tree Foundation of Kern and the Housing
Authority to plant 70 trees for Arbor Day. With plenty of volunteers, the
trees were planted in less than an hour, and many residents came out to
water the trees immediately upon planting them.
• Recreation and Parks said their goodbyes to Patrick Denney, Tree
Supervisor, who will be working for PG&E as an area supervisor,
headquartered out of Fresno.
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
PARKS DIVISION
• In cooperation with PG&E, 103 trees and 400 shrubs were removed and
replaced with appropriate plant material on White Lane and Campus Park
Drive.
• Renovated tree wells and planted 4 new trees on Panama Lane.
• Newly designed park signs were installed at The Park at River Walk.
Banner poles for naming the pavilions were also installed.
• Medians on White Lane and H streets were replanted with 55, 15-gallon
trees and 300 one-gallon ground covers.
• Patriots Park received new playground equipment.
• Contracted tree crews completed trimming of Garces Circle, Chester
underpass, H street underpass, Beach Park and Beale Park.
• Interviews continued for Laborer positions.
• Vandalism included 11 aluminum table tops being stolen from Saunders,
Beach and Beale Parks and over 200 sprinkler heads destroyed.
• Parks division continues to receive compliments on its tree trimming
practices. Also received positive comments on Seimon Park and its use
since closing the parking on weekdays.
• Citizen complaints are addressed when received, which include soccer
games in neighborhood parks, graffiti, and conditions of sumps in parks.
AQUATICS
• McMurtrey continues to increase attendance over the same time in past
years: March 2007 saw 8,017 swimmers and spectators; March 2006 had
3,495.
• The first Underwater Eggstravaganza occurred on March 31 with 315
registered kids, and parents came to assist with a grand total of 810. Both
pools were heated for the event, and kids were permitted to play for about
45 minutes afterwards; opening the slides and water toys.
• A high school dive meet took place at the same time as the
Eggstravaganza, and both were compatible events enjoyed by all.
• The "100 Mile Club" now has 262 members and they have swum a
combined total of 9,902 miles.
• Garces High School, in cooperation with city staff, hosted the first
invitational meet at McMurtrey. There were 285 varsity swimmers, and
about 200 spectators. They will most likely return next year.
• High schools continue to swim at McMurtrey, Jefferson, and Silver Creek
Pools.
• The first Pool Care 101 class was taught at McMurtrey, teaching
participants how to care for their own backyard pools.
• Hiring and training of summer lifeguard staff continued.
• Attendance charts from 2007 and 2006 are attached.
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
ATHLETICS
• 87 Adult Softball Spring league started on March 12; for an estimated total
of 9,000 participants and spectators for the month. Standings of the
teams scores are placed on the website weekly, and players can log on to
see where they stand in the league, which has been well received.
• An Adult Softball Tournament was held at Beach Park with ten teams
competing on March 24tH
• Pee Wee Sports class serves 3-5 year olds, teaching t-ball, track, circle
games and basketball. Parents are required to participate with their child,
and each child receives a Gold Medal at the end of the 3 week program.
• Soccer classes for 5-7 year olds were held at Silver Creek; with each child
receiving a Gold Medal at the end of four weeks.
• 12 Ladies participated in golf lessons designed for them at Kern River Golf
course.
• Bakersfield Jam partnered with the City to offer a basketball clinic at Silver
Creek Park on March 31St
• Upcoming programs include offering programs to those with disabilities,
and adapting current programs to meet the growing need for adaptive
recreation.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CENTER
• Total attendance was 3,599 which included after school programs, rentals,
classes, and visitors to the weight room.
• 50 children participated in Dr. Seuss birthday celebration, creating hats
and listening to stories by Dr. Seuss.
• Plans are underway to start a garden project at the MLK Center where
kids will be able to plant, grow, harvest, and cook their own vegetables
and herbs.
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
• The After School program continues to be full each week.
• The spring- summer brochure is being coordinated by staff at Silver
Creek, and should be mailed in mid-April. Several new programs are
being offered this year with anticipated increased participation.
• Summer concerts at Beale and Silver Creek will remain, as well as the
Movies in the Park series throughout the city.
"We create a quality community through people, parks and programs"
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STREETS DIVISION —WORK SCHEDULE
I WEEK OF APRIL 16 — APRIL 20, 2007
_Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas_
Preparing streets for resurfacing (overlay) in the area between California Avenue
and 8th Street, Pershing Street and "T" Street and in the area between White
Lane and Planz Road, Mesa Grande Street and El Potrero Lane.
Continue working on the street reconstruction project in the area south of White
Lane between So. Real Road and Vaughn Way.
_Miscellaneous Streets Division proiects:
Continue installing curb and gutter in the area between California Avenue and
Chester Lane, east of Oak Street.
Continue working on the sewer installation project at the new Fire Station #5.
Continue working on the storm line installation project on Benton Street, between
Wilson Road and Belvedere Avenue.
Continue working on the curb and gutter installation project (CDBG Funded) in
the area between Flower Street & 178 Highway, Alta Vista Drive to Kern Street.
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STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 16, 2007
Between Panama Lane and McKee Road, Stine Road to 99 Highway.
Between McKee Road to Panama Road, Stine Road to Wible Road.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Between Wilson Road and Stine Road, Ming Avenue to White Lane.
Between District Boulevard and Panama Lane, Gosford Road to Ashe Road.
Ashe Road and Stine Road, Panama Lane, north to the railroad tracks.
Cul-de-sac between Manley Court and Chris Court, north of Angela Way.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Between White Lane and Panama Lane, Buena Vista Road to Old River Rd.
Between Old River Road and Gosford Road, White Lane to Pacheco Road.
Between College Avenue and Willis Avenue, Morning Drive to Park Drive.
Thursday, April 19 2007
Between Stockdale Highway and White Lane, Gosford Road to Ashe Road.
Between Ming Avenue and White Lane, Ashe Road to Wilson Road.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Between Stockdale Highway and Ming Avenue, Allen Road to Old River Road.
Between Old River Road and Gosford Road, Ming Avenue and White Lane.
Between Brundage Lane and E. Belle Terrace, Union Avenue to Cottonwood Road.
Between Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road, Casa Loma Drive to Watts Drive.
Between Oswell Park Drive and Brundage Lane, Oswell Street to Leeta Street.
Between Brundage Lane and Zephyr lane, Oswell Street to Calle Del Sol.
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