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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/2009 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS -� Roadway reconstruction operations are scheduled to begin on Stockdale Hwy. between Wetherly Dr. and California Ave. next week. Currently, there are two lanes of traffic on Stockdale Hwy.; however, during the roadway reconstruction work, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction which will cause some traffic delays. The scope of this work is extensive and is expected to last for four to six weeks. > The Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG), teamed with a visual simulation team, has chosen to create a 3-D visual simulation project of the South Mill Creek area and all of its amenities. This visualization will be displayed on the City's website and will be a valuable tool used to show the public the progress that has been made toward the area's development goals as well as attract future development opportunities. Our Human Resources Manager, Javier Lozano, has advised us he is moving on to new professional opportunities. While we congratulate him, his professionalism will be missed. He has done much to improve our Human Resources operations. —> Water Resources staff attended an Isabella Dam Safety Project Advisory Panel meeting this week in Sacramento. The panel is comprised of world-wide experts on earthen dams, soils and construction of dams. The panel is convened to review the Army Corp of Engineers investigative work on the Isabella Dam project and to offer direction on the work performed. The seismic studies have been completed, characteristics of the underlying foundation of the Auxiliary Dam have been determined, and the modeling of potential dam failures was presented. The early results of the modeling indicate in the event of a maximum credible earthquake at the site, there is potential for heavy damage to the dams and the inlet/outlet structures, although not necessarily complete failure. There is still concern about the dam spillway capabilities, which means the present spillway design is too small to handle a calculated extreme large flood event. A Risk Assessment is scheduled next in the process which will take into account the data and conclusions gathered on the project and formulate risk factors based on the affected Population. This assessment is critical in the evaluation for repair funding and in evaluating Honorable Mayor and City Council November 6, 2009 Page 2 the water level restriction on the reservoir. The Corps will be starting the environmental work in early 2010 in conjunction with the alternative fix scenarios being developed. -� Bakersfield is listed in the November/December issue of Sports Destination Management Magazine (SDM) as one of eight featured bowling destinations across the country. SDM is a bimonthly national publication focusing on issues sports events planners face and location selection decisions they make. The feature article (attached) highlights three local facilities and mentions the 2010 USBC California Open, a 12 week event the CVB secured for the city for next summer. -� There are several events being held this Saturday at various parks around town: • Good Neighbor Festival at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park from 11 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with more booths, entertainment, food and children's activities than ever before! • Disc Golf Tournament at Silver Creek Park with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. • Roller Hockey Tournament at the Saunders Park multi-use facility beginning at noon. The following reports are enclosed: • Recreation and Parks Department's monthly report for October 2009. • The Construction Division's weekly update of the roadway paving projects. • The Streets Division work schedule. RESPONSES TO COUNCIL REQUESTS Councilmember Couch • Update of the City's Habitat Conservation Plan. AT:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk f SE ■ ,► L WV r x , fiY r rn. a Je 'u u w gYrr { yi f { M a! • rM OF s Interstate Lanes is more than just a bowl- one of its 64 regional qualifying ing alley," says Nancy Yawn, director, matches. In 2011, the Fire Fighters Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bu- Olympics will go to Round Rock, with reau."It's definitely a family and tourna- Interstate Lanes bringing together the ment bowling facility but also a group games'bowlers. gathering place for people coming into town for other sporting events." Bakersfield, California The facility recently hosted the Teen Bowling has a strong following in a Masters, a scholarship-awarding cham- number of states—what USBC's Brian pionship high school bowling event,for Lewis calls the (CONTINUED ON PAGE 60) RPM it .,. Fl � The USBC Open Championships M ' tion & Visitors Bureau. "With 45,000 women bowlers visiting the community over a three month period and about seven years of preparation, the whole community got involved in the WIBC Ovr 1de4 of- Q morgil� 1 � event. It was the largest event that the g Q r1ye• Quad Cities has ever hosted,and it was a lot of fun." While not every event is a three-month affair, the Quad Cities still draws plenty Pi9coYef the vnexpec#ed in vnicago 5ov#hland's 67 commvni#ieo, of bowling events to its Mississippi which are home #o " oblic covrees. The M03.U5 Open and shores including high school, collegiate and professional tournaments. Its six fa- ANA Mediws Preseason Golf Tournamen# hate altio been held cilities include three 48-lane,two 42-lane in the 5ov#hland. 7o learn more.abM planning for a spor#ing and one 24-lane bowling centers,all with automatic scoring systems and including eye1l# in ovr area please call amenities like full-service restaurants, 883-915-M Or Yisd vs Online, � �}{� lounges, pro shops and, at Miller Time 15 �� C Bowling in Davenport,Iowa,an attached vwv.playchicagosov#hland.cdln. convention center that seats up to 650 --^" eo le P P hs�C abav# avr "Orr Idea of a � ` o Rock, '1" �� � 7Ovchdovn� prom ion and Ovr sout ��( ,� Round Rock,Texas proves that a bowl- ing facility doesn't have to be mammoth FAEE Gowen#ion 5eryices. Convention&Visitors Bureau in order to deliver a great game. The city's 20-lane Interstate Lanes brings tt�i lit (lit` '1( ' 1,411i state-of-the-art bowling to the Sports Capital of Texas. LLIN01 .MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. With great food and a full service bar, 1 sportsdestinations.com 59 [SPORTS FACILITIES > BOWLING] (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 59) "Bowling Belt"—Midwestern and North- AMF Southwest Lanes and Regency equipment for America's veterans, eastern states where colder climates nat- Bowling Center—and centrally located wrapped up its State Finals in Bakersfield urally encouraged the sport's growth.But within California, Bakersfield brings in last April. bowling's popularity has expanded in re- a wide variety of bowling events.For ex- cent years to include even some of the ample, the USBC California Open tour- country's sunniest locales. Bakersfield, nament rolls into Bakersfield in 2010. One of tenpins' true hotbeds, Eau California is the perfect example. The California Bowlers to Veterans Link, Claire, Wisconsin, offers four competi- Home to three recently renovated a national nonprofit that raises funds to tive bowling facilities, putting a total of bowling facilities —AMF Westchester, provide recreational and therapeutic 78 lanes within 15 miles of each other. "The proximity of our facilities makes Eau Claire a great option for statewide events, especially given our history of hosting different state bowling tourna- ments," says Linda Adler, executive di- rector, Visit Eau Claire. "One of the things that makes us competitive in addi- tion to facilities is that we just really like bowling events. We have a strong bowl- ing culture, lots of community support and volunteers who step up to the plate and make sure the competitors are treated really well." That's probably why Eau Claire is busy with bowling events from January through April, events that stretch over several days at a time.Past events include the 2008 VFW state bowling tournament and the USBC Midwest Kickoff Classic. Ar Like Eau Claire,Mankato has serious b bowling enthusiasm and the facilities to match.Their newest facility, the 24-lane +!N Wow Zone Family Entertainment Center, brings bowling together with a variety of activities to keep bowlers,their fans and their families happy no matter how long the tournament. "We're fortunate to be a bowling mecca, and the Wow Zone is a great facility to serve our bowling fans," says Jennifer Rath, convention sales and marketing di- " rector,Greater Mankato Growth,Inc."The Where winners play' Wow Zone offers state-of-the-art lanes and bowling technology,not to mention laser For information about playing your ames tag and mini golf,along with a brand new hotel right across the street." or tournaments in Somerset County Visit According to Rath, a great facility is www.Vis!tSomersetNJ.org definitely important, but people bring their events to Mankato because they SOMERSET COUNTY get a personalized experience. Bowlers BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP Newk-rsey are treated like special guests. No mat- et""" ' Vlsrent,°� ter how many lanes or what kind of laser show a facility can provide,there's nothing quite like a personal touch to make a bowling event the kind of suc- cess that will draw participants back year after year. gom 6D sports DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009 — NOVEMBER 13, 2009 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas Reconstructing streets in the area south of 178 Highway, west of Fairfax Road. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Installing a storm line and catch basins on "K" Street between California Avenue & 5th Street (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT). Installing curb & gutters in the area between California Avenue & 4th Street, east of Chester Avenue (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT) Working on widening Ming Avenue, east of Hughes Lane. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of November 9-2009-Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, November 9, 2009 Between So. "H" St. & Union Avenue — Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) — Coffee Rd. & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Between 99 Hwy. & So. "H" St. — Ming Ave. & Panama Ln. Cul-de-sacs on the north side of Magdalena Ave., west of So. "H" St. Wednesday, November 11 2009 HOLIDAY — NO SWEEPING SERVICE Thursday, November 12, 2009 Between Carr St. & California Ave. — Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Way — California Ave. & Montclair St. Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. — Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd. Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. — No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Mountain Ridge Dr. & Ashe Rd. — Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Friday, November 13, 2009 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. — Ming Avenue & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. — Gosford Rd. & Stine Rd. Week of November 9_2009_Work Schedule CONSTRUCTION DIVISION WEEKLY UPDATES ROADWAY PAVING PROJECTS Status update of the roadway paving projects currently awarded as of November 6, 2009: Stockdale Highway - California to Wetherly and Country Club Lane to Ashe Road The contractor is performing backfill and grading operations for landscape and decorative concrete in the new median area. Roadway reconstruction operations are scheduled to begin between Wetherly Dr. and California Ave. next week. During this phase of work, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction. The scheduled completion date of this project is February 10, 2010. AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT PROJECTS: Mt Vernon Ave — SR178 to Universitv Avenue Pavement reconstruction operations are currently underway on the inside lanes of Mt. Vernon Avenue. Excavation operations have been completed in this area between Columbus and University Ave. and paving operations are scheduled to begin on Friday (11/6). It should be noted that excavation and paving operations will be occurring in the intersection of University Ave. and Mt. Vernon Ave. this weekend in order to minimize the impact to Bakersfield College commuters. This operation will necessitate the closure of this intersection various periods of time. This project is expected to be complete on December 7, 2009. Ashe Road — White Lane to Ming Avenue Paving operations are scheduled to be done next week on the east half of the street. Construction delineation and temporary traffic signage have been configured to allow one lane of traffic in each direction while this operation is being performed. This project is expected to be complete on December 7, 2009. Wilson Road — White Lane to Planz Road Paving operations are scheduled to be done next week on the east half of the street. Construction delineation and temporary traffic signage have been configured to allow one lane of traffic in each direction while this operation is being performed. This project is expected to be complete on December 7, 2009. Hughes Lane — White Lane to Plan Road Paving operations are scheduled to be done next week on the east half of the street. Construction delineation and temporary traffic signage have been configured to allow one lane of traffic in each direction while this operation is being performed. This project is expected to be complete on December 7, 2009. Wible Road — Pacheco Road to White Lane Work in this street is not scheduled to begin for the next two weeks. All construction work on the street will be done at night between the hours of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This project is expected to be complete on December 7, 2009. 11/5/2009 9:24:31 AM C:\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\RoadwayProjectsUpdates_November 6.doc CDBG-R Pavement Rehabilitation Project The contractor is scheduled to begin paving operations next week on this project. The streets being done as part of this project are as follows: • King Street — Chico St. to E. 18th Street • Chico Street — Owens Street to King Street • Owens Street - Chico St. to E. 18th Street • Eureka Street — Owens Street to King Street • Dolores Street — Gage Street to Beale Avenue It should be noted that we Beale Ave. between Chico St. and Eureka St. has been added to this project. This was possible because the favorable bid received allowed for this much needed improvement with ARRA funding. This project is scheduled to be complete by November 30, 2009. 11/5/20099:24:31 AM C:\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\RoadwayProjectsUpdates_November 6.doc B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: November 6, 2009 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Diana koover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: October 2009 Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION: • City in the Hills — K Hovnanian landscape agreements are scheduled to go to Council on November 18. • Central Park at Mill Creek— Restroom building due to be delivered to site prior to November 13. • Kern River Upland & River Edge Restoration Project — Project design is 80% complete with temporary water supply being developed. • The Fall Festival was held at The Park at River Walk on October 24 and 25 • Increase in vendors resulted in a total revenue of$6,827.50, a large increase over last year. • An increase in volunteers resulted in a total of 503.5 hours of volunteer hours. • A pumpkin patch was operated by Simply Holidays for all to enjoy. • There was a free performance by "Rhythm Riders" and "The Wichitas" at the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre, and was enjoyed by approximately 200 people. • Approximately 6,000 attended the two day event. • Kern Regional Center held its first "Meet Your Special Neighbors" event in Central Park at Mill Creek on October 4 to kick off a month of activities for those with disabilities. The department co-sponsored the event by donating the site valued at$1,000. • Highway 99 Cruise 'n Show returned downtown October 11 with assistance from the department. In kind donations were made for the uses of the mobile and portable stages. Recreation and Parks staff assisted at the event. • EDCD, IT, and Recreation and Parks hosted a booth at the Chamber's Business Expo of October 27. Located on the main floor of the Rabobank Theatre the booth was visited by thousands of attendees. The booth showcased the City's programs, distribute brochures and networking. Throughout the evening, the department's video for the Gold Medal Award was shown at the booth. • Approximately 23,963 guests were served with reservations and special events at parks during the month of October. AQUATICS: • October attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center increased by 27% over the same period last year. • The 100 Mile Lap Swim club is currently made up of 253 active members who have swum a combined total of 50,727 miles. The increase in participation in the club is reflected in the fact that in two years the total has increased by 38,232 miles! • Garces Memorial High School held a water polo meet on October 8 at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. There were 180 spectators watching over 90 water polo players compete. CAN A ` The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life eccneoirro e �. `d „� through a variety of proorams.narkc and.,�,.ne...,.;.. DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS OCTOBER 2009 MONTHLY REPORT PAGE TWO ATHLETICS: • Central California Amateur Softball Association (ASA) presented the department with a special plaque recognizing "25 Years of ASA Membership" at their annual ASA meeting on October 17. o The fall league has 138 teams playing five nights a week. Total participants for October was 2,760 players. Total attendance was 21,252 for the month. • Cross Country Invitational Meet was held in Yokuts Park on October 3. • There were 272 runners from all over Kern County, with a total of 9 Divisions and 18 races for girls and boys ages 6 through 18. • Attendance down from last year's high of 332; however, the turnout was better than anticipated considering the current economic challenges by public schools and agencies. • Total attendance including spectators was 1,000. • "League of Dreams Adaptive Basketball" held their opening ceremonies on October 11 at Silver Creek Park. o This program is the result of a collaboration between the department and Terrio-Therapy Fitness. o Senator McCarthy greeted the participants, there were team pictures, free games, bounce house and a barbeque for all participants and family members. o There was a total of 52 participants and 52 Angel volunteers. The overall monthly total, including spectators, was 820. • The Fall Fitness 5K run was a timed event held in conjunction with the Fall Festival at the Park at River Walk. • The event was held to benefit the League of Dreams, and after all expenses $1,000 was donated to that cause. • A total of 144 were in attendance at this event. • Saunders Recreational Facility has had a good month with Special Olympic rentals and Roller Hockey drop-in events. • Overall there were 326 people using the facility with $380.00 generated. • Staff is working on new contract programming and has been successful with Roller Hockey, Indoor Soccer, PE for Homeschoolers, and Zumba courses. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER: • Total attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center for October was 2,360. • Preparations have been finalized on the Good Neighbor Festival which is scheduled for November 7. • The After School Program's Homework Help Program used the Halloween theme for October as an incentive to encourage the children's participation. Staff provided pumpkins, stencils and tools and children who participated in the Homework Help Program were allowed to take part in the pumpkin carving. • A generous donation of 30 helmets from Bike Bakersfield to the Build-A-Bike program is greatly appreciated. Helmets are a large part of the budget, and this now means the program can purchase other supplies and goods needed with the funds saved. • With special thanks to the generosity of Mayor Hall, children from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center were able to attend the Fall Festival at The Park at River Walk. • For many of these children this was the first time they had seen The Park at River Walk and they really enjoyed it. • The children also liked the face and nail painting; the ability to ski or snowboard on a plastic mountain set up by Sierra Summit Ski Resort; participate in a Haunted Maze and a themed game area operated by the department. • The children also enjoyed a lunch while at the park. ' CAPRA3`.1 The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life A RDI D / through a variety of proarams_ narka an,4 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS OCTOBER 2009 MONTHLY REPORT PAGE THREE SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER: • The Silver Creek After School Program had 310 attendees in October, with an average of 16 children per day. The theme for the month was based on Halloween. The children also began preparing for the Hershey's Track and Field program. It is anticipated 12 children will participate. • Silver Creek Community Center is offering four new classes in the next brochure. They are Zumba Gold for seniors and people with limited movements; Zumbatronics for children to learn rhythms and dance enhancing their physical fitness; My Little Bakery for pre-school age children and parents to learn how to decorate cakes, cupcakes and make easy to prepare treats; Beginning Automotive to show people how to check fluids, fill the fluids, what a check engine light means and other automotive basics which helps to extend the life of the vehicle. • Overall attendance at the center, including rentals, classes and the after school program, was 2,198 for October. PA RKS: • Dedication of the exercise area at Aera Park is scheduled for November 19. This project was possible due to a generous donation from Aera Energy. • Another generous donation from Tejon Ranch of $5,000 allowed for the irrigation and landscaping improvements along the west side of Highway 99 and McKee/Hoskings Roads. This landscaping will, once it is mature, protect the walls from graffiti. • The Monitor Green Belt was cleared of tumbleweeds and other items so PG&E could check for gas leaks under that area. • Trees: Trimmed: 269 Clearance: 189 Removals: 16 UPCOMING EVENTS: • The Good Neighbor Festival, November 7 • Disc Golf Tournament, November 7 • Roller Hockey Tournament, November 7 • Hershey's Track and Field, November 19 • Kern River Parkway meeting, November 19 • Ribbon cutting at Aera Park fitness area, November 19 CAPRA � The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life E' throu'h a variety of programs.Darks_anrl narf-i.;. i B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 5, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: Habitat Conservation Plan Councilmember Couch requested staff provide an update on the status of the City's Habitat Conservation Plan. The City's first Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP) took seven years to negotiate and the costs were covered by a development fee, which was supported by the Building Industry Association (BIA). A presentation by the Planning Director to the City Council, received July 15, 2009, addressed the City's interest to update and renew the MBHCP before it expires in 2014. So far, estimates put the total amount for renewal at $2.5 million, with approximately $400,000 in grants so far identified. Next week, George Martin will be hosting a breakfast for people in the development community regarding their interest in providing financial support since they receive the greatest benefit by having the MBHCP in place. The issues surrounding the update of the MBHCP are currently being discussed in the Planning and Development Committee. Any feedback received at next week's breakfast meeting will be brought back to that Committee and staff will be looking for direction as to how to proceed with the update of the MBHCP.