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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2008 B A 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, November 18, 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 SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 AGENDA SUMMARY 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Follow up Report— Swimming Pool Analysis and Request for High School District Participation — Diane Hoover B. Update on Park Projects — Diane Hoover 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT • B A K E R S F I E L D ✓� ` �` Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Rhonkta 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 Tuesday, September 16, 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 12:00 PM. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan; Chair Councilmember Irma Carson Councilmember Sue Benham Staff Present: Rhonda Smiley, Assistant to the City Mgr Dianne Hoover, Recreation & Parks Director Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Darin Budak, Parks Superintendent Alan Tandy, City Manager David Stricker, Recreation Supervisor Justin Crumley, Associate Attorney Bob Sherfy, Deputy City Attorney II Others: Jennifer Lopez, Network for Children 2. ADOPT APRIL 7, 2008 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. NEW BUSINESS Community Service Committee September 16, 2008 Page 2 A. Preliminary Report— Swimming Pool Analysis / Recommendations — Tandy / Hoover City Manager Alan Tandy provided a brief background on the pool analysis report. There are $3 million in repairs that are needed on pools that are approximately 45 years old. If repairs are made, there is still the risk of other problems occurring. Mr. Tandy presented two options for the Committee to consider: 1) invest money on temporary repairs; or 2) replace the pools when funding becomes available. Due to the current economic climate, funds needed to replace the pools may not be available for the next two years. When comparing the cost of installing new pools, rates increased 68% from a year ago. Recreation & Parks Director Dianne Hoover advised that the pools can be rebuilt, but the same rectangular shape will exist, preventing the pools from being used for new activities, such as lap swimming, swim teams, and water polo. Recreation Supervisor David Stricker stated that the previously mentioned activities were not being offered at Jefferson Pool or MLK. These pools were refurbished and the same programs remained, likely contributing to lesser attendance. Committee member Sue Benham asked if the pools will be opened next year. Ms. Hoover advised that the assessment report indicated that the pools could function three more years in their current condition with some minor adjustments. Given the budget constraints, Committee member Benham requested a considerable effort from staff to get the High School District to partner with the City to help rebuild the existing pools and provide a report with a proposal or a plan for action. Mr. Stricker reported that the attendance at City pools has increased from an average of 58,000 in the summer of 2006 to over 104,000 this past summer. The City offers a variety of programs such as lap swimming, swimming lessons, water polo, fly fishing, kayaking, Pool maintenance, float-in movies and special events, which have contributed to the increase in public attendance. The American Red Cross swim program has been very beneficial, producing positive feed back from the public. With a $20,000 grant from First Five Kern, which provides free swimming lessons to children ages one to five and their parents; overall attendance at Jefferson Pool and MLK Pool increased. Staff is also working on a year-round recreational swim team which will provide a low cost way for the public to participate. For the first time ever, the City will offer fall swimming lessons. Pools used for fall swimming will be heated to maintain the temperature level for all swimmers. Committee chair Jacquie Sullivan commented that the Recreation and Parks publication helps a great deal in promoting the various programs in the City. B. National Recreation and Parks Association Accreditation Process — Hoover Recreation & Parks Director Dianne Hoover announced that the City of Bakersfield is on track to receive accreditation at the National Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Baltimore, MD in October. A Self Assessment study was submitted and a visitation team of three individuals reviewed all 155 standards submitted. Their final report indicated that the City of Bakersfield had successfully completed 149 of the standards, missing just six. The Recreation and Parks Department was given the opportunity to resubmit the previous six missing standards and are now awaiting the Boards final report and accreditation. Information regarding the Recreation and Parks Department can now be found in one location and allows the process for applying for grants to be more efficient. Parks Superintendent, Darin Budak stated how beneficial the process was for the Recreation and Parks Department. New strategies and emergency evacuation plans were created for various buildings. The City of Bakersfield will be only Community Service Committee September 16, 2008 Page 3 the second city in California to accomplish accreditation. The accreditation will help the Recreation and Parks Department stay up to date with current programs and procedures. To maintain their certification, the department will need to inform the board of any changes that may occur on a yearly basis, and be prepared for a review every five years. C. Walking Programs in Parks /Walking Groups — Hoover At the request of Committee member Sue Benham, Recreation & Parks Director, Dianne Hoover researched the walking program at Stiern Park. Recreation and Parks has expanded into many different areas in hopes of generating interest in walking programs. A program has started at MLK which provides exercise to women who attend the class, and it will extend to walking activities. There is an informal walk program at the Park at River Walk in which women use their strollers as part pf a daily exercise program, which is also known as The Stroller Striders. Jennifer Lopez, with The Network for Children, spoke regarding an initiative funded by the California Endowment, known as the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROP). Ms. Lopez created a link to strengthen the relationship of the community and the City. A "walk-ability assessment' was completed two years ago. It mapped out challenges residents faced at their local parks regarding safety. The group has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bakersfield program to build a walking path in conjunction with Recreation and Parks. The walking group is working on acquiring grants and funds to help build a new playground. Recreation & Parks Director, Dianne Hoover stated the department is part of Get Moving Kern. A staff member attends the meetings and is working on expanding walking groups in Bakersfield. Committee member Benham requested Recreation and Parks focus on Central Park, since the improvements at the park will be open to the public later this year and to include a walking program in the Mill Creek project plans. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Recreation & Parks Director, Dianne Hoover mentioned the department was participating in a challenge called International Park(ing) Day. The focus of this event is to encourage the development of more parks in the inner cities and downtown areas. This international movement recommends taking parking spaces and turning them into a park for a day. On Friday, September 19, 2008, Recreation and Parks Department will take a few parking spaces on the corner of Eye St and Truxtun Ave. Staff will lay out about 500 square feet of sod, 20 trees and 30 shrubs with picnic tables. Staff will be at the site, answering any questions from the public. Councilmember Sue Benham requested someone contact both the Downtown School and Franklin Elementary to inform them of the event, in case they can arrange a walking field trip. A press release was sent to publicize the event. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:04 PM. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council • B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks DATE: November 12, 2008 TO: Alan(TTatnndjyy FROM: Dianne Hoover, Recreation & Parks Director SUBJECT: Follow up Report — Swimming Pool Analysis/High School Participation Community Services Committee Meeting, November 18, 2008 As a result of the previous Community Services Committee meeting, City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department staff recently met with representatives of the Kern High School District to determine their interest in using Planz Pool and/or Siemon Pools in the foreseeable future. The Department received the attached letter Of commitment stating that the High School District would be interested in Planz Pool if it were a 6 or 8 lane pool. With the current budget situation, the High School District was unable to provide a specific dollar amount, nor a time frame. Staff will continue to communicate with the Kern High School District on these issues. Kern High School District will be purchasing new pool covers for Silver Creek Pool to replace the existing covers. This will help to reduce heating costs once the swim teams begin practicing in January. An estimated cost for the new covers is approximately $10,000. Attached is the 2008 City Swimming Pool Attendance Report. Overall attendance has increased by 87% over the past two years, with over 141 ,000 total visitors over the past twelve months at all pools. Attachments (2) 1 . Letter from Kern High School District 2. Total 2008 attendance report from all pools "We create a quality community through people, parks and programs" �G0 SCHOpl KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT * ➢ * a BOARD OF TRUSTEES * o * y J. Bryan Batey, President Joel Heinrichs, Vice President Ken Mettler, Clerk Bob J. Hampton Chad Vegas DONALD E. CARTER, Ed. D., SUPERINTENDENT 5801 SUNDALE AVENUE BAKERSFIELD • CALIFORNIA • 93309-2924 (661)827-3100 FAX:(661)827-3307 JOE THOMPSON, Ph.D. Associate Superintendent,Instruction November 10, 2008 Dear committee members, The Kern High School District has been in contact with the City of Bakersfield recreation department for over a year in regards to finding additional aquatic space for district interscholastic swim programs. I have reviewed the "needs assessment study" for Planz and Siemon pools submitted by the Aquatic Design Group. The district has a strong interest in the Planz park pool site as a 6 or 8 lane competitive/training facility. Due to current state budget's uncertainty, it is difficult to assign a dollar amount to the district's financial commitment to a "Planz pool" project. That commitment will become clearer as the district heads into the new year. Sincerely, Mark Wyatt Director of School Support Services Kern High School District AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER � . . . ; \ \ ; J C) / \ j CF 6 co/ r E 2 Ej ƒ \ IL O 3a ! 6 � � ) / / 0 \ U rL : / e a $ w ( R / o >1 / } ) S k� 0 M k CD \ z « \ a $ 2 ) ) ( E _ 4 g \ = >,7 f 22 2 § / \ � . co f § y 70 X77 ) } ! k u ■ % o / & e a9 ' * ° a t 2 /£ ; C + � \ k { \ m k ) m Eco & 23 Gam / ) [ f / Do § \ ° o EIa an :3m � k � E2 ° r a) 0 0 § \ \ \ / / k ` � ` « =2i ! / /k / @ } /} \ \ 7 / ) a ' £ a • eE a") CA), ° § e { 22 k ) t 5 [ \ ƒ § § _ _ f 3 0 , 0 o ( ma) . § m ) a.M � k # o ; ± { ) :L- co F-- E Q E e c o O E G ( ) ( 5 7 A � -- - , ! 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The power point presentation will include: • Aera Park • Mesa Marin • Sports Village • Central Park as part of the Mill Creek Project • Linell-Brahma Park • Greystone Park • Saunders Wet Play Area • Saunders Multi-Use Facility (completed) • Beach Park Skate Park (completed) "We create a quality community through people, parks and programs" City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department Major Projects MOROMINIW " a le,Parks,and Prog arOl W41V uality commamtY throaSh pe P we create a 9 ' P1'J�JO��C� J�JBf1JJJJ 1�J��ly ���J ' r�0!JP� Uf J;JBI?frJOJJ 3M ;J,Jn. 1 J-LJyi; 1 s P, I wvmmou.uimm5wroe... � µ�"`h.. .a.wa. r J�;1J� y J����rr�l r�Off1�r)j.'E.6Dn' jJf1f1J ���� • The grading, utilities, paving, and parking lot have been completed by City forces. • Southwest Little League has begun construction of restroom/concession building. • Irrigation being installed under City contract. 2 14 S., i� Mesa Marin Sports Complex - Mesa M arin Dr and Kern Canyon Rd • Completion: Summer 2009 construction plans near completion, -1 includes four lighted diamonds, a r -!t) -ir _, -,nd a central restroorn/storage bui1�11iij. 3 J F - '`: i -'N • ^ nj �, T f y w� p DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MRSAeARIN _ PLAZA ENLARGEMENT SPORTS COMPLEA ' inor wnurzm c urm�rw.0 r-- —°— — Q /r J a y .J �+M• ! _.. © DESIGN DEVELOPMENT' -_A+PSw mna�ry - PINAL SITE PLAN seoR� COMP w� 4 Greystono FMountain WIsta Dr �1fjd rJ������ ')r] .SJJfJ, 7���J psJbJi� ii1;J!r3 rfJ���ifJ�=; ��r� h�JsJ OfJ �h� E1fiS aind fie Y1fB fL r.Jf1�Sf!LS1Df1 10�- .-'..�_1_fIl� -r'r� • r F Linell & Brahama Park - S Union Ave and Panama Ln • An Agreement is being developed for Council consideration in early 2009. • Park will likely be constructed in phases. • Phase 1 should include a playground, turf, trees, and picnic facilities. 5 ,MiiJ erg rr��J ���rL lr { R t� 6 Kern Rider Upland P-r '�� r • Received a $1 .3 million grant from the State of California Resources Agency. • Creates an outdoor learning area on the river and canal life in Kern County. • Adjacent to bike path with bicycle or pedestrian access only. • Project is in design development for completion in 2010. AVG 182007 SEPT 212007 n i hl 7 FBakersfield Sports Village Taft Hwy and Ashe Rd • Discussions regarding construction, operations and maintenance of facility with Region 73 AYSO are ongoing. • Planning/Design for eight soccer fields underway for use in 2010. MnKc, raft Hwhw" x Bakersfield Sports Village x.CMX EPT 8 Saund rs 1lij!JJj-Use FaCjJj ry P--,JJln St Oak St BnJ 1'_���J • Opened: May 8, 2008 • Uses Include: - Roller r]D,•key -Indoor Soccer - And morel NI--, rragement Agreement awarded to ,kersfield Brigade on June 11th City Council Mestinj. 1 d d 9 a 10 .,_ �. z �� ,� �. {4. , < _• '� :,Y y �� !'� �_ 1� f I 11 1, gee t Mies & Sports its At11� ,5 Kids' Taidoor Soccer Indoor Soccer • Inline Hockey Inline Hockey Adult"Hockey Leagues Youth hockey leagues and clinics forming now. forming now! •! Mens Silver Leagues Mites: Ages 5-8 •; Mens Masters (over 30) Squirts: Ages 9-10 Pewees: Ages 11-12 Adult Indoor Soccer Leagues Bantams: Ages 13-14 Farming now. 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