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Home My WebLink About01/11/2008, TO: FROM: � B A K E P S F I E L D City ,tl�anager's Office Mernorandurn Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: Generallnformation �— � � January 1. A memo from the Finance Director which projects revenue shortfalls in comparisor projections is enclosed for your information. Sorry that all recent financial trend i has been negative! 2. The Governor released his 2008-09 Proposed Budget. As expected, the propo: includes sweeping cuts to government services including local government ii address the State's $14.5 billion budget gap. The Governor declared a fiscal emei indicated that some of the cuts will be implemented during the current fiscal yea feature of the budget is a 10% across-the-board cut which is being applied to ali state department and program. There are numerous other cuts and programr which are likely to be unpopular and may be contested by various interest grc important to note that this is only the beginning of the budget process and we are li many changes over the next several months as the process unfolds. ThereforE budget as well as the various impacts to the City will be subject to change and n as the process develops over the next six months or longer depending on how lonc reach a final budget agreement. 3. Please do not forget, due to a very big closed session calendar, the closed ses: Council meeting of January 16th will begin at 4:00 pm! 4. The Allen Road Bridge project was first advertised on December 5, 2007. The k date is being moved to February 26, 2008 to allow flexibility in resolving signific before the contract is awarded. 5. The City was victorious in a CEQA lawsuit against the Kern Delta Water District. li District certified an old and outdated 27 year-old draft EIR that would have allc increases in their diversion and use of Kern River water, to the detriment of the December 21, 2007 decision, the Ventura County court ruled the EIR did not c ( �lifnrni� I��nr �nrl �ni�e tharr�fnrc vnirl Thc rni irt rnmmanrlarl tha �iictrir_t tn � � Honorable Mayor and City Council January 11, 2008 Page 2 6. Enclosed is an update on the correspondence received from BNSF regarding thE Quiet Zone. The horns will not be stopping any time soon. We still do not have th improvement list or cost estimates on them from the PUC and railroad 7. Scottsdale apparently has a completed version of a project very similar to Mill Cree hoping to send a group of staff in February to learn how it was done and try to bE their experience. � 8. Enclosed is a memo regarding designations for areas of historic interest. 9. The Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for December 2007 is enclosed. 10. Recreation and Parks activity report for the month of December 2007 is enclosed. 11. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of January 14t" is enclosed. AT: rs: rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk . � TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Alan Tandy, City Manager Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director �1/, j January 10, 2008 Projected Revenue Shortfalls We have reached the mid-point of the current fiscal year and have reviewe revenue trends compared to budgeted estimates. While we will continue to mc revenues as we get farther into the fiscal year we wanted to bring to yo� several areas that are of specific concern. As you know, General Fund Sales Taxes are trending downward and have bee for the last four (4) quarters. While the quarterly data we receive from the Sta1 2008 will be a better indication of how we will end up the fiscal year, it appE point that we may fall short of budgeted revenue estimates by about $3 million. Other areas of specific concern are as follows: Development services permit revenues — currently projecting a� budgetary revenue shortfall. Park development fees — currently projecting a$700,000 revenue shortfall. Transportation development fees - currently projecting a$3.7 mill budgetary revenue shortfall. Sewer connection fees - currently projecting a$2.4 million budgetary revenue shortfall. These are "best estimates at this point in time". Things could get better or wor: next few months. 1IVe will continue to monitor revenue trends throughout i City of Bakersfield Revenue Trends / Projected Shortfalls / General Fund Salaries & Benefits Sales Taxes: Average Sales tax growth rate for the past 10 years is about 7.5% Sales tax growth /( loss) for the past 4 quarters : Dec. 2006 March 2007 June 2007 Sept. 2007 0 -3.68% -1.51 % -1.48% -13.07% -5.04% Six Month Review of Other Selected Revenue Estimates: General Fund - Sales Taxes Development Permits and other charges Park Improvement Funds Transportation Development Funds Sewer Connection Fees Original Budget Estimate $ 66,000,000 . ,, � 7,996,400 3,437,000 $ 15,000,000 $ 7,560,000 Revised Revenue Estimates (12/31) � � � � .� � 63,000,000 5,796,400 2,737,000 11,300,000 5,160,000 Projected Budget ( Shortfall ) $ (3,000,000) $ (2,200,000) $ (700,000) $ (3,700,000) $ (2,400,000) P:\Misc Analysis\revenue shortfalls thru dec 2007Sheet1 1/10/20082:03 PM �, ., • B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM January ' To: Alan Tandy, City Manager �s��. From: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager Subject: Proposed 2008-09 Governor's Budget Yesterday the Governor released his 2008-09 Proposed Budget. As expec proposed budget includes sweeping cuts to government services includii government in order to address the State's $14.5 billion budg�et gap. The C declared a fiscal emergency and indicated that some of the cuts will be implE during the current fiscal year. A major feature of the budget is a 10% across-tr cut which is being applied to almost every state department and program. This local government funding to the extent we receive funds through state adm programs (such as the COPS program). There are numerous other c programmatic shifts which are likely to be unpopular (see attached news article Sacramento Bee). This will be a"politically difficult" budget to pass so all of tr change dramatically. This is only what the Governor is proposing; the real del not even begun. We are likely to see many changes over the next several m� the process unfolds. Therefore, the items and amounts mentioned below will bE to change and modification (including possible additional revenue captures; process develops over the next six months or longer depending on how long it reach a final budget agreement. Significant items affecting the City of Bakersfield that are mentioned in the budget include the following: • There is a proposal to enact special legislation to delay the transfer of I User Taxes Payments (gas taxes) to cities for the period of April througr 2008 to September 2008. This change when implemented would capt million in city revenues and if implemented in April 2008 as intended wi current year revenues and significantly reduce funding budgeted for tr :. ► ' . � : In FY 2008-09 there is a proposed 10% reduction in state boo� reimbursements. A preliminary estimate pursuant to the state bool guidelines would result in an annual cost increase to the City of about $7� • In FY 2008-09 there is a proposed 10% reduction in the Citizen's O Public Safety (COPS) Program. This would result in an annual red� approximately $63,000. The proposed budget includes full funding under Proposition 42 for trans� programs starting in 2008-09. There is no funding for Proposition 1 B(Trans� bonds) proposed for FY 2008-09. We were anticipating receiving $4.9 million 1 program for local street and road improvements next fiscal year. The Governor is also proposing legislation that would enact a 1.25% surcl- residential and commercial property insurance policies to generate funds for firefighting. A summary of the Governor's budget proposal provided by the League of Cities is also attached. Schwarzenegger to propose sweeping state government cuts - sacbee.com i� J * -� + 6� 1 � 7�+P 5�I- •. M1i� l ? r �i'r �.i,r:• . r `1'lic:�:�5•r.ir�e4ntu i3c:4' This story is taken from Sacbee / News / Top Stories. Schwarzenegger to propose sweeping state government cuts By Dan Smith and �udy Lin - jlin@sacbee.com Published 9:56 am PST Thursday, January 10, 2008 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday proposed a$101 billion spending plan that cuts virtu function of state government to close a$14.5 billion budget gap. "We are facing a very tough situation, but with tough times come historic opportunities," the gc "I am convinced the Legislature will help turn today's temporary problem into a permanent vict people of California by joining me to enact true budget reform." The budget plan asks lawmakers to close state parks - including Sutter's Fort, the state Indian the historic Governor's Mansion in Sacramento - and to release prisoners, dramatically pare scr reduce Medi-Cal health services to the poor and reduce aid to the low-income blind, elderly and A 10 percent across-the-board cut Schwarzenegger promised weeks ago would hit almost ever� even the Legislature and the courts - and save about $9 billion next year and $217 million for t of this fiscal year. Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency and called for some of the cuts to take effect befo start of the next fiscal year. The budget anticipates a reduction of about 7,086 state employees over the next 18 months - E from the prison system. The Republican governor's plan also would close 48 parks, reduce lifeguard service at some sta and ask lawmakers to suspend schools' constitutional funding guarantee under Proposition 98 f� savings for the fiscal year beginning July 1. He's proposing $400 million in cuts to schools in thE yea r. Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez said that resurrecting a spending cap that will harm education and low-income children is not reflective of California values. "Let's be clear that any budget that continues the failed approach of cutting and borrowing doe; job done," Nunez said. Schwarzenegger to propose sweeping state government cuts - sacbee.com percent is wasted somewhere up here," said Senate Republican leader Dick Ackerman of Irvine. Page 2 of 3 Schwarzenegger also challenged the Legislature once again to reform the state's budgeting system. He proposed a constitutional amendment that would establish a rainy day fund and set up automatic spending cuts when the general fund fell below projections. The governor would reduce spending by 2 percent if a shortfall were less than 1 percent, and by 5 percent if it were greater than 1 percent. Such a move, he said, would help reduce such dramatic shortfalis in the future. "The economy is not is not the villain here. The economy contributed a little bit to the problem but the problem is the system itself," the governor said. "On the spending side, the increases are automatic. Formulas in (student) population in K-12 drive that cost up without us doing absolutely anything." California currently spends as much as $600 million more each month than the state takes in. In declaring a fiscal emergency, Schwarzenegger proposed that the Legislature address the current year shortfall of $3.3 billion by eliminating cost-of-living increases in social service programs and lowering school funding by $400 million. He also appeared to back off his campaign to retire the state's debt early by proposing to suspend next year's early repayment of $1.5 billion in debt. The plan is certain to draw fire from the full range of advocates at the Capitol, particularly powerful education groups and teacher unions. "By suspending Proposition 98 and making crucial cuts to education, the governor's budget will drive us even lower and reveals a shocking lack of recognition of the real needs of kids and schools," California School Boards Association President Paul H. Chatman said in a statement. "The education community will not agree to anything until and unless the governor and the Legislature put all of their cards on the table, including a debate about revenues as well as expenses." As reported weeks ago, the plan calls for the early release of 22,159 prisoners classified as non-serious, non- violent and non-sex offenders. Also, changes in parole policy for non-serious, non-violent, non sex offenders is expected to reduce the prison policy by another 6,249 who would be otherwise be returned to prison. Both moves are expected to save $1.1 billion by June 30, 2010. The releases would require "necessary statutory changes" and would begin in March. They would involve inmates who are in the last 20 months of their terms. Some 18,522 more released offenders would no longer be subject to parole supervision. The cuts in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation would force the layoffs of 6,054 correctional employees over the next two years. The administration says the early releases and staff cuts would save the state $17.9 million this fiscal year, $378.9 million in 2008-09 and $782.7 million in 2009-10. The administration also is proposing to cut the corrections department's grant funding to local agencies by another $24.6 million. The grant would reduce funding for the popular Juvenile Probation and Camps Program providing services to offenders and their families in all 58 counties. Schwarzenegger also is asking for $1 billion in Medi-Cal spending cuts by reducing providers' rates, eliminating adult dental services and tightening eligibility requirements. "The savings come from people falling off the program," said Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access, a statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition. "It's a cynical cut." The University of California and California State University systems would also be cut under the governor's plan, but by less than 10 percent because the administration attempts to make good on a long-term "compact" with higher education that promises funding growth each year. The governor also would recycle two social service proposals he's made before - cutting cost of living increases scheduled for low income aged, blind and disabled under the SSI-SSP program and cutting aid to http://www.sacbee.com/749/v-print/story/624622.htm1 1/10/2008 Schwarzenegger to propose sweeping state government cuts - sacbee.com families whose parents don't meet new federal work requirements under the CaIWORKs prograr The plan also would borrow to help the state out of the hole by selling the remaining $3.3 billioi Recovery Bonds authorized by voters in 2004. In addition, Schwarzenegger plans to defer the E payment on the bonds scheduled for 2008-09 for another $1.5 billion in savings. Still, Schwarzenegger asked the Legislature to place $28.3 billion in bonds on the November ba $10 billion measure for high-speed rail: $6.4 billion for schools, $7.7 billion for higher educatior $11.9 billion for water facilities and $2 billion for court construction. Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts would hit his own office - he'll find ways to trim $2.1 million. l plan also calls for a$26.5 million cut to the Legislature, $245.6 million cut to the judicial brancf million to the Department of Justice. Go to: Sacbee / Back to storv This article is protected by copyright and should not be printed or distributed for anything except personal use. The Sacramento Bee, 2100 Q St., P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852 Phone:(916)321-1000 Copyright O The Sacramento Bee �rticle from Priority Focus �rticle from Priority Focus (http_//www.imakenews.com/priorityfocus/e article000991247.cfm?x=bbWbC3s,b103hRbV) Page 1 of : January 11, 2008 Governor Outlines Solutions to Fill Current Year Budget Gap and Address Projected Deficits for FY 2008-09 Cuts Primarily to State Programs and Services: Local Property Tax and Prop. 42 Revenues Not Affected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger released his proposed budget Jan. 10. He began by declaring a fiscal emergency and calling for "true reform" of the budget process to provide the state with a permanent solution to the systemic structural deficit. Echoing his remarks in his State of the State address Tuesday, Jan. 8, Gov. Schwarzenegger unveiled his Budget Stabilization Act, a constitutional amendment that would establish a mechanism to cap spending when revenues are high, helping prevent future deficits. The Governor outlined a two-pronged approach to deal with both the projected budget deficit for the current fiscal year (2007-08) and the structural deficit in FY 2008-09. Governor's Proposed Solution to FY 2007-08 Imbalance In the FY 2007-08 budget the Legislature passed last August, the Governor projected a$4 billion surplus at the end of the year. However, because of the housing slump and subprime mortgage crisis, state revenues have dropped to such a level that there is no surplus, and the state lacks funding to fulfill its current financial obligations. To close this gap, the Governor announced that he will sell the remaining $3.3 billion in Economic Recovery Bonds (ERB) by February 2008. For local governments, the effect is that the anticipated sunset of the triple flip mechanism will be delayed several years, to 2012 or beyond. The triple flip mechanism was established by Proposition 57 (2004), the Economic Recovery Bond Act. It involves taking a quarter-cent of the local sales tax to repay these bonds and reimburses local governments' losses on a dollar-for-dollar basis with property tax. As another means to address the projected shortfall, the Governor proposed cutting $217 million from state agencies. The 10 percent across the board to state agencies and programs cuts Gov. Schwarzenegger proposed will take effect March 1, 2008. He is also seeking to delay payments on $6.24 billion in funding intended for a variety of existing programs including; K-12 schools, state teachers' supplemental benefits and various Medi-Cal and other health programs. Proposal Includes Delay in Highway User Tax Payments The Governor is proposing to delay payment of approximately $500 million of payments of Highway Users Tax (per gallon Gasoline Excise Tax) payments to local governments. Cities and counties receive about $100 million per month of these revenues. The Governor has proposed to suspend these payments for a five-month period (April-August 2008) to be paid in full without interest in September 2008. The League is analyzing this proposal for impacts on cities. The Administration is citing the authority to delay payment pursuant to Section 6 Article 19 of the California Constitution, which permits borrowing of these funds under certain conditions but requires repayment either within 30 days of the adoption of the budget bill for the subsequent fiscal year or within three years. (At this point, the proposal is suggesting the shorter pay-back period.) This section of the Constitution also authorizes the Legislature to establish a loan program to offset the temporary losses experienced by local government. Note that these are revenues from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (also called the Gasoline Excise Tax or the Highway Users Tax) allocated among local governments and state transportation funds pursuant to California Streets & Highways Code §§2104- 2108. These are not revenues derived from the Proposition 42 sales tax on gas. Governor's Proposed Solution to Fix FY 2008-09 Imbalance For the fiscal year that begins July 1, the Governor proposes to cut funding across all state agencies by 10 percent. These cuts have many significant impacts on state programs, including education, with the suspension of Proposition 98. Gov. Schwarcenegger has not proposed to take property taxes from local governments under Proposition 1A (2004), nor has he proposed to taking any transportation funds under Prop. 42, protected by Proposition 1A (2006). ittp://www. imakenews.com/eletra/mod�rint_view. cfm?this_id=991247&u=priorityfocus&show_issue_da... 1/ 11 /2001 �rticle from Priority Focus Across the Board Cuts Impact Public Safety Programs Page 2 of : Payments to counties for Local Detention Facilities (Gov Code Sec 29552) have also been reduced by 10 percent to $31.5 million. Current law stipulates that in any year the budget appropriates less than $35 million, counties may impose booking fees on cities in proportion to the under appropriation. Visit www.californiacityfinance.com for additional information. Funding for Gang Abatement Programs: Included in the budget proposal is funding for gang and youth violence prevention including: .$1.3 million to establish the Office of Gang and Youth Violence Policy .$5.3 million to fund the Department of Justice's four existing Gang Suppression Enforcement Teams permanently Transportation Funding Proposition 42 Fully Funded: Following two Prop. 42 gap years, cities and counties will statutorily receive these funds again beginning in FY 2008-09. The Governor has proposed fully funding the program including $594.2 million specifically for cities and counties. This amount is a significant increase in prior allocations due to the statutory elimination of funding for the Traffic Congestion Relief Program. The budget proposes to fully fund Prop. 42 at $1.5 billion which includes: •$594 million for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) •$297 million for cities (local streets and roads) .$297 million for counties (local streets and roads) .$297 million for the Public Transportation Account (PTA) Proposition 1 B: Prop. 1 B, which passed in November 2006, included $2 billion in funding for transportation projects. The 2007 Budget Act appropriated $950 million of these bond funds. However, no additional Prop. 1 B bond funds for local streets and roads are proposed to be allocated in FY 2008-09. The proposed budget does include $4.7 billion in bond allocations for the following: .$1.547 billion for Corridor Mobility Program •$350 million for Local Transit Program •$1.186 billion for State Transportation Improvement Program • • . $500 million for Trade Corridor Program $200 million for State/Local Partnership Program $216 million for State Highway Operations and Protection Program $65 million for Grade Separation Program $108 million for Highway 99 $21 million for local seismic retrofit projects $73 million for intercity rail • $250 million for air quality . $101 million for transit security . $58 million for port security Public Transportation Account: The proposed budget allocates $1.343 billion to the Public Transportation Account (PTA) for a variety of transit purposes. This amount includes $455 million of "spillover" revenue. The total spillover amount projected for FY 2008-09 is $910 million, half of which will be transferred to address non-transit programs as established under SB 79 in last year's budget. Housing The Governor's budget proposes $771 million in Proposition 1C funding for FY 2008-09. This funding includes: ittp://www. imakenews. com/eletra/mod�rint_view.cfm?this_id=991247&u=priorityfocus&show_issue_da... 1/ 11 /200� �rticle from Priority Focus •$200 million for Regional Planning Housing and Infill Incentive Account •$95.5 million for the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund •$30 million for the Housing Urban-Suburban-Rural Parks Account .$96 million for Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Fund Environment/Resources Page 3 of : Over the last decade, environmental programs at the state level have largely been funded through special fees and ballot measure. Because of this, budget reductions in the General Fund do not typically impact these programs. Impacts may be felt in time delays for the processing of state permit applications such as National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and Local Coastal Plan Amendments. In addition, there are a few areas specifically that may have city impacts including: . The budget proposes to reduce funding for the Subventions for Open Space (Williamson Act) by $3.9 million. . The potential closure of 48 state parks may increase pressure on local emergency responders and law enforcement. Flood Protection: The proposed budget includes $598 million from Proposition 1 E to fund a variety of flood response and levee improvements. Proposition 84: The budget proposes the expenditure of $1 billion in Prop. 84 funds for a variety of natural resource programs. Governor's Wildland Firefighting Initiative The Governor is proposing legislation that would enact a 1.25 percent surcharge on residential and commercial property insurance policies to fund the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission created after the 2003 Southern California fire storms. The projected $125 million generated annually over six years would fund various programs including expansion of the Office Emergency Services engine flee, GPS systems, a reverse 911 system for counties that do not have one and a state-wide warning system. Mandates Reimbursement Funding The FY 2008-09 proposed budget includes $139 million for reimbursement claims for costs incurred prior to July 1, 2007. Of this amount, $75 million is proposed for the third payment of reimbursement claims owed to local governments for cost incurred prior to July 1, 2004. Additional Infrastructure Bonds Proposed: During his statement Thursday, the Governor discussed additional bond measures as part of his Strategic Growth Plan to expand the state's water supply and fund K-12 and higher education facility improvements and courthouse repairs. The League will provide additional information on these proposals at a later date. Budget Negotiations Will Continue There is a great deal of action expected this year on the budget. The Legislature, in accordance with Proposition 58, has 45 days to respond to some of the Governor's proposals to address the declared fiscal emergency. The proposed across the board cuts are sure to trigger many other discussions about how best to address the state's deficit. The League will continue to analyze the many details in the Governor's proposed budget and provide updated materials to city officials. A copy of the Governor's budget can be accessed at http://www.ebudget.ca.gov_/. Published by League of California Cities Copyright O 2008 League of California Cities. All rights reserved. 'owered by IMN ittp://www. imakenews. com/eletralmod�rint_view.cfm?this_id=991247&u=priorityfocus&show_issue_da... 1 /11 /200� �� N B A K E R S F I E L D Public Works Department Memorandum DATE: January 10, 2008 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Directo �' •-•�-�•°��""rY SUBJECT: Pre-Rule Quiet Zones in the City of Bakersfield � �qG� The City received a copy of a letter dated December 19, 2007 addressed to the Railroad Administration (FRA) Associa#e Administrator from Douglas Werner wit Railway. This letter is in regards to the Pre-Rule Quiet Zone in the City of Bakersfield. � recognizes that BNSF has received the City's Notice of Continuation dated Novembe� for the Pre-Rule Quiet Zone in the City of Bakersfield for the highway/rail crossings lo the BNSF Railway between L Street and Sumner/Miller Street, nine crossings in total. In the letter BNSF indicates per their calculations, the City will need to implement one safety measures in the proposed Pre-Rule Quiet Zone to meet the requirements of Final Horn Rule. These safety measures include, but are not limited to: • channelization devices, • relocation of adjacent driveways, • pedestrian safety devices, • highway /rail signal modification, • signing and striping. Another alternative to safety measures is closure of existing crossings or making the one way for highway traffic. In addition, BNSF also requests the FRA require the City to proceed immediately with tl measures recommended by the diagnostic team. The City has yet to receive formal a In addition, the City received a copy of a second letter from BNSF Raiiway to the FRA � Administrator dated January 3, 2008. This letter was in follow up to the December ' letter discussed in the first paragraph. The letter again requests FRA to require th� Bakersfield to implement proposed safety improvements (Safety Measures) before B commence observation of the proposed quiet zone. BNSF recognizes that City's � quiet zone does meet certain thresholds for the Pre-Rule Quiet Zone per the Final Hc However, BNSF does not believe the Final Horn Rule provides for continuing this � quiet zone because there are no existing restrictions in place. BNSF is arguing that Rule Quiet Zone has lapsed since they have been blowing their horns for the past 2 when the FRA initiated the new rule. Based upon the information in the two letters from BNSF to the FRA, it is very clear th will not implement the Pre-Rule Quiet Zone until the City of Bakersfield first implem safety measures previously identified. c: Jack LaRochelle Arnold Ramming Brad Underwood Ginny Gennaro Michael Richards Reading File " �� W. Daugias VYerner BNSF Railway Company Assnciate Cenarai Counsel P.O. Box 961039 RA/L I�YA 3' FoA Worth, �rx �sis�-o43s i7ecerr�ber 19, 20U7 FRA l�ssociate Administr�tor 1200 New 3ersey Ave, SE Wathington, DC 20590 �� '�� i� �_ �� t �?>. ,._.y��=�� `��, t�.�,� �.3�i .�c. RE: City af Bakersfield, I'r�-Rule Quiet Zone Dea� SirlMadam: 2500 Lou Mertk Drive Fon Wonh, '1"X 76131-2828 Sf7-352-2383 Pirect 81�-352-2399 Fax dauglas. wemer6A bnsi.com BI�TSF is in receipt t�f tYae City of Ba�ersfield's (City) Nc�tice of �ontinuatian dated �Io�Tember 5, 20t�7, in which the Gity reyuests BIti�SF to resume abservation nf a quiet zone cansisti�g of the foIlawing crdssings: CROSSIN� SumnerlM�iier Gage �eale Ave E Truxton Baker Tulare St Sanora St :.Iv„ St :`L„ St USDU'�` # �2$20$L �2�28IT 028283G 02$28�N 02828SV 028288R �28289X 028351F 0283��8 The City has requested tnat this quiet zane be observed beginning January l, 2008. They liave referenced in their Notice they must file a Notic� of Intent by February 24, 2008 and a Detailed Plazi by June 24, 20U$. Per aur calculations the City wil.l need to impiem�nt one ar mt�re safety measur�s in the prapased gre-rule quiet zone ta meet the requirements of FRA Final Horn Rule {Ru1e.) The Rule allaws for the City to have until June 24, 2410 tc� implement these safety measure5. Per the prior recon-im�nd�fians of the diagnostic tearn review held �n July 2Q, 2007, BNSF stron�ly encour.ages FKA tc� require the City to proceed imn2ediately with the r�cammendations of tl�e d'z�gnost�c team. W� will await FRA's final decision and c�irection befc�re we discantinue blowing the horn. Please feei free ta call should yau have any questions. Re�ards. ! � !� V `��`-J- �V. Douglas Werner �'VI�W/nh C3istrEt�uteci ttt� �tlayt�r ",'. Gauncil "� ll��% �`!�i .. .�.�� v!#y A,Y �''�% _ �;��r k�,j�,�.>�_� - �,....�__.,..,�,�. �y �ity Clerk P��e 1 of 2 ��3ate � ��.��:.��.�,......� !��.,. � �C: _ City Clerk City t�f Bakersfielc� 15D l Truxtan l�ve Bakers�'ield, CA 933(}l Charles Ha�ood Re�;ional Managcr-FR� P.t). Box 453 �akhurst, CA 93644 Kathy Sh�lton �200 New lersey Ave, S� Washin�,t�n, DC 2Q5�30 Ron Ries 120� Ne�� Jersey Ave, SE Washin�ton, DC 20590 cc via ez�nail: Lyn Hartley, 3ahn Shr�rson, Nicole Hightov�ter, I.ena Kent, 3ohn Stilley Page 2 t�f 2 �� HA /L !�Y'Y'.9 Y January 3, 200� Ryan E. kiagelman SNSF Railway Company A�tor�ey F.O. Bax 4fiiC39 B�xz wa�th, Tk 76161-U039 2504 I,ou MeY,k Csrive Fort Worth, TX �6131-2818 81?-352-2342 Dixect 81'7-352-2399 Fax I2yan.rin�elman�Pbn€?f . com �c"� ;•„ rr��::: � , . �� .. a.- �i[3:�'"r�,;:: Mr. Ron Ries .. .. � _ _._. 1200 New Jersey Ave, S� �^J'�d' �`� '`>`"'''� �'/ ,�.,..,._ Y. '"� �° i a i � f�Y'{ ". - j f"" .. . . Washington, DC 20590 Q� ,��<� � , � � � • � � C�Y � x_�,.._ . � . - : ,.; , Qtt�W,� I2E: Bal:�rsfield Natice c��`t��triiitat'�c�h'fc�`r �'r'e=�u� C�uiet Zone - r� .._ � De�.r ?vlr. FZies, ,��'��`'.�-.��,� t��!�..�'��,.,� By City �.�fierk FollQwing up c�n our correspnndence ta the FRA Associate Acfministrator on Decer�a�e 19, �_�,p �� 2�07, BNSF cantinues ta ask FRA ta require the City of Bakersfield (City) to implemerrt°�-°�°-~ �� proposed safety improvements before we commence observation of the prc�pased quiet zone. BNSF recognizes that the City's gropnsed quiet zone does meet certain thresholds for �re-rute qualificatiatl per F'RA's Train Harn Rule (Rule} and on Che surface, the City wonld �ie able to issue a Natice of Continuation under 49 CFR §222.41(c). Haw�ver, BNSF does not believe the Rule provides for cantinuing this p�rticular quiet zone because there are no existing restric�ians in place. The excerpt reads as follows: "{ I) If a Pre-Rui� C�uiet Zczne. ., wi�l nflt be estahlished by aut�matic approvai under �uagraph (a) or {b) of this sectaon, existin restricti�ns may, at the pl�blic authority's discretian, remain in place untii June 24, 2008..." Because there are no horn restrictions currently in place, nar have there been for the gast 2 ifx years, this does itot qualify for continuation of a pre-rule quiet zone. Without implementing the safety recommendations of the diagnostic team, ute dan't believe this iapsed quzec zone can be continued. The rule uses the term "existing reskrictian;" it does not vse a term whieh might indicate that the rest�ictions to be continued are to be found at another base date. By simply using "existing," the Rule is aliawing for res�rictians which are contemporaneous to the "Notice of Continuation," of which there are nane. Further, with regard to §222.43 (c)(ii), BNSF understands the Rule altows a public agency to issue a Notice oF Contanu�tion aft�r the June 3, 20�5 deadline, hawever, w� do not feel that this particular case meets the FRA's intent far continuing a quiet zone. Because t1�is Notice c�f Cantinuation is 21/z years from the time the horn was last silenced, B�iSF does not believe the Rule pravides for contix�uatior� under these circum�stances and without currently existing restrictions. Page i c�f 2 Please feel fre� t� cdl) if ypu have any questions, R�gards, . � ; �� L�t�� . Ryan Rinrgelman ce: , r/F�..t'�..,r• ` , . � City of I3�kersfi�lc� City Clerk I50 � Truxtan Ave Bakersfield, CA 9330I Charles Hagnod, FRA l�egional Manager P.O. Box 4S3 C}akhurst, CA 93644 Kathy Shelton 12Q4 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 FRA Associate Administratc�r 120a New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DG 2059Q cc ��ia electranic maii. �. ��1�� Lyn H�utley, �NSF RR I,ena Kent, BNSF RR John Shurson, BNS�" RR John Stilley, BNSF RR Dou�,las Werner, BNSF �R Page 2 of 2 �� TO. FROM: SUBJECT: • i . �� c�ry�, B A K E R. S F I E L D�p�" �.v Ec�nomic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M M na r � �� Alan Tandy, City a ge � Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director Areas of Historic Interest Designations January � The City of Bakersfield and the Historic Preservation Commission invites you to attend conference on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at 730 Holtby Road located in thE Oleander area. In attendance will be Mayor Harvey L. Hall, Councilmember Sue Benham, Ann Sullivan, Cha Historic Preservation Commission and other city officials. The purpose of the conference is to publicize a new designation for historic properties, ar Historic Interest. An Area of Historic Interest can include geographic areas, places, st� buildings, improvements, sites or objects with in the city which have distinctive character o historic, aesthetic, architectural, cultural interest or value. The designation can apply to property or a grouping of properties. This new designation is a method property owners can utilize to recognize for their neighborhoods or structures without regulations. Property owners submit application; designation to the Historic Preservation Commission. No further review is necessary. After an area is designated, the Economic and Community Development Department will m area by implementing a recognition program utilizing signage and walking tours broch� depict these Areas of Historic Interest. � Staff is also developing an architectural design manual to provide property builder/developers, and person's guidance in rehabilitating their historical properties. Applications for Areas of Historic Interest designations are available by calling the Econc ^- -- • ^-- -'--------� ^-----�------� ^'1-- -c r,_�__.._t:_i.a .,a in_n�� nnn_ n7/�G , Date: BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM January 3, 2008 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police �►��-- Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report /<<=-,�' �� `�,;, _ _ .. � �pKERS �� ,� �:.�: . ,�:� ,��':1��-- � ��'�L1 �,��, . , �v�� .�+� ��,; . �� i V � � � _��',� p {> 10 �� C�T Y��l ��"��G�R �� F/i I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for December, 2i Please call if you have any questions. WRR/vrf 93 58 12 18 46 12 Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report — December 2007 The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement I significant incidents / investigations for December 2007. Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Felony Warrant Arrests Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests Hours In Training Guns Seized 396 19 333 461 70 68 FI's Citations Probation and Parole Searches Hrs. Assisting Other Department Sections Supplemental Reports General Offense Reports 17 Vehicle 358 Patrol C 2 Search ' 4 2 7 3 0 2 2007 Sr 2006 Sr 2005 Sh 2004 Sh 2003 Sh 2002 Sh 1055 676 241 421 Year to Date Statistics January — December 2007 Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Felony Warrant Arrests Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests . 5857 FI's 587 Citations 5292 Probation and Parole Searches 6304 Hrs. Assisting Other Department Sections 289 Vehicle 1187 Patrol C 71 Search ' 61 2007 Sr 56 2006 SI- SEU DAILY ACTIVITY 12/1 /07 — Saturday — 0800- 0200 SEU arrested the foilowing subjects: Frank Behill, 45, 1/3/62, from 801 E. California Ave, for GTA, possession of a stolei conspiracy, possession of stolen property and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Mary Perea, 49, 5/8/58, from 801 E. California Ave, for GTA, possession of a stolen conspiracy, possession of stolen property and possession of paraphernalia. Kenneth Porcho, 52, 10/17/55, from 801 E. California Ave, for GTA, possession of vehicle, conspiracy, possession of stolen property and false personating. Ruben Holquin, 25, 10/17/82, from the 1000 block of S. Brown St, for a misdemean Gerson Beltran, 44, 2/16/63, from the 1000 block of S. Brown St, for a felony warra Pablo Gallardo, 20, 9/29/87, from St Mary's St / Noble Ave, for unsafe speed. (Citec Veronica Espinoza, 35, 8/1/72, from 11 Augusta St, for permit animal to go without (Cited) 12/2/07 — Sunday — 0800-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Jonathan Gaddie, 35, 2/29/72, from 505 Union Ave #114, for present where narcoti Rosalba Perez, 44, 9/18/63, from 505 Union Ave, for loitering for narcotic activities. Michael Heath, 34, 9/21/73, from 505 Union Ave #114, for possession of ineth, pos; paraphernalia and possession of ineth for sale. Benjamin Leal, 31, 1/4/76, from 505 Union Ave, for loitering for narcotics and false I police. Manuel Armenta, 27, 5/20/80, from Monterey St / King St, for a misdemeanor warra James Kelley, 21, 10/14/86, from 7001 Et Camino Grande, for discharge firearm in � (Cited) David Jones, 18, 4/24/89, from 7001 EI Camino Grande, for illegal discharge of a fir (CitP�ll 12/3/07 — Monday — 0800-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Samuel Fierro, 36, 1/27/71, from the 1100 block of Owens St, for possession of ine1 transport meth, stop sign violation and suspended license. Chardale Hughes, 37, 9/17/70, from the 900 block of E. 3rd St, for strong-arm robbE resisting. Edward Buford, 41, 2/11/66, from the 1900 block of Oregon, for a felony warrant. Andre Hale, 39, 3/21/68, from the 600 block of Beverly Dr, for possession of inethan and ride bike with no headlamp. Freddie Hernandez, 46, 5/4/61, from 247 Bernard St, for a felony warrant. Gabriel Garcia, 29, 2/18/78, from the 4700 block of Harris Rd, for possession of methamphetamine. Demone Jones, 21, 3/27/86, from 3600 Panama Ln, for a suspended license, no in� failure to signal. 12/4/07 — Tuesday —1700-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: Victor Flores, 27, 9/15/80, from 4th St / V St, for resisting arrest. (Cited) 12/5/07 — Wednesday —1600-0200 SEU arrested the following subjects: SEU assisted with OIS in the 2400 block of Columbus 12/6/07 — Thursday —1700-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: SEU spent approximately 3 hours searching for John Bazaldua in the City of Arvin. Bazaldua is wanted for PC245. 12/7/07 — Friday — 0800-0300 SEU arrested the followina subiects: 15, 1/11/92, from 6313 Springridge Dr, for resist / obstruct / delay � investigation. Raul Garza, 18, 1/8/89, from 1117 Watts Dr, for possession of cocaine for sales an participation. Ronald Goosby, 20, 12/29/87, from E. 11th St / S. Robinson, for robbery, conspira participation. Shante McCord, 29, 12/5/78, from E. 11 th St / S. Robinson, for robbery, conspirac� participation. . , 14, 4/6/93, from E. 10th / S. Robinson, for robbery, conspiracy an participation. Carlos Hernandez, 19, 11/2/88, from the 100 block of Hayes St, for resisting arrest burglary. Steve Stancil, 24, 12/11/82, from Cottonwood / E. Belle Terrace, for modified exha insurance and suspended license. (Cited) Daniel Breceda, 28, 12/30/78, from the 600 block of Q St, for a misdemeanor warr� Jesus Arrellano, 25, 4/26/82, from 800 1/2 6th St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cit Edward Rivas, 24, 6/26/83, from 350 Oak St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) , 17, 10/22/90, from the 1000 block of Melwood St, for unlicensed insurance and no license plate light. (Cited} Dolores Reza, 23, 6/26/84, from the 100 block MLK, for failure to maintain lighting. Gun Seized: 07-270655, Serial: XB62349, Taurus, revolver, .38, from 3001 S. Chester Ave 12/9/07 — Sunday — 0800-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Deon Davis, 29, 8/18/78, from 500 Eye St, for felon in possession of a firearm, gan carry a concealed weapon, CCW, gang member possess a loaded firearm, carry a � non-registered firearm, possession of a controlled substance, possess a controlled while armed, violation of parole, suspended license, prohibited person possess amr participation in a criminal street gang. 12/10/07 — Monday — 1800-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Jerome Evans, 20, 12/3/86, from 322 Ohio Dr, for possession of cocaine for sale, cc carry a non-registered loaded firearm, possession of a controlled substance while ari participation, gang member in possession of a firearm during the commission of a cri possession of a loaded firearm by a gang member. Eddie Haywood, 46, 11 /14/61, from 322 Ohio Dr, for possession of cocaine for sale conspiracy, carry a non-registered loaded concealed firearm, possession of a control substance while armed, felon in possession of ammo and felon in possession of a fir� Brandon Brewster, 33, 10/20/74, from 322 Ohio Dr, for possession of cocaine for s� conspiracy, possession of a non-registered loaded firearm, possession of a controlle� while armed, felon in possession of ammo, and felon in possession of a firearm. Pablo Novelo, 29, 8/15/78, from the 1800 block of 16th St, for attempt kidnapping, n discharge of a firearm, violation of a restraining order, retrained person possess a firE participation, gang member in possession of a firearm, imprisonment, gang member loaded firearm and brandish a firearm. , 15, 8/14/92, from 300 E. Truxtun Ave, for robbery, conspiracy and participation. Dontae Williams, 24, 10/13/83, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for shooting from a motor vE conspiracy, gang participation, gang member possesses a firearm and carries a load Guns Seized: 07-271841, Serial: 245PZ84568, Browning, semi-auto, 9mm, from 1800 block of 07-271894, Serial: 152-61280, Sturm Ruger, revolver, .357, from 322 Ohio Dr. 07-271894, Serial: AP341876, David Industries, semi-auto, .380, from 322 Ohio [ 12/11 /07 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Todd Cobb, 25, 8/28/82, from the 600 block of 6th St, for GTA, possession of a stole felony vehicle pursuit, gang participation, resisting, gang member possess a firearm, of a firearm in a vehicle, CCW firearm in vehicle, carry a concealed non-registered fir� by a gang member, hit and run, conspiracy and felon possess a firearm. 12/12/07 — Wednesday — 1600-0200 SEU arrested the following subjects: Shawn Hill, 34, 8/6/73, from 3200 Agate St, for possession of ineth, resisting arres plate lamp and possession of paraphernalia. Lamuel Rhodes, 32, 10/11/75, from Texas / Daniels, for violation of parole. 12/13/07 — Thursday —1600-0200 SEU arrested the following subjects: Charles Makes, 47, 1/28/60, from V St / Brundage Ln, for possession of cocaine b� impersonation, false ID to an officer and transportation. Mark Holden, 34, 4/16/73, from E. Planz Rd / Shellmacher, for a misdemeanor war Curtis Moore, 30, 4/15/77, from the 300 block of Northrup St, for false tabs, expirec and no insurance. (Cited) 12/14/07 — Friday — 0800-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: Jesus Ortiz, 28, 4/5/79, from 1106 Gorrill St, for possession of stolen property and 15, 3/16/72, from E. 21 st St / Kern St, for ADW - knife, assault wi1 participation, conspiracy and terrorist threats. ' , 12, 7/27/95, from E. 21 st St / Kern St, for ADW - knife, assault witr participation, conspiracy and terrorist threats. � , 15, 3/21/92, from E. 21 st St / Kern St, for ADW - knife, assault with C participation, conspiracy and terrorist threats. " , 16, 1/17/91, from E. 21 st St / Kern St, for ADW - knife, assault wi participation, conspiracy and terrorist threats. 15, 1/16/92, from E. 21 st St / Kern St, for ADW - knife, assault witr participation, conspiracy and terrorist threats. Derrick Gage, 26, 6/17/81, from 51 Cottonwood, for drinking in public. Harvey Watkins, 31, 1/8/76, from 1030 Wible Rd, for UTI - meth, violation of parolE ID. r±.... �..:.....a. Jerry Dandridge, 27, 2/9/80, from Beale Ave / Chico St, for possession of cocaine evading, destruction of evidence, no tail lamps and gang participation. � Robert Fite, 26, 9/25/81, from the 700 block of S. Haley, for public intoxication and Ernest Reyes, 30, 12/28/77, from 2515 San Emidio, for a misdemeanor warrant. Clement Rhodes, 22, 8/29/85, from 2515 San Emidio, for a misdemeanor warrant. 12/16/07 — Sunday — 0800-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: 12/17/07 — Monday — 0800-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Michael Wadley, 37, 11/8/70, from the 3500 block of Jewett, for possession of ineth possession of paraphernalia. Keith Grayson, 22, 12/21/84, from 1527 Oregon St, for resisting officer, no plates or and possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana. 12/18/07 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 SEU arrested the following subjects: Edward Riemer, 29, 5/9/78, from Flower / Williams, for possession of ineth, posses� paraphernalia and violation of parole. Reynaldo Rodriguez, 19, 8/21/88, from Flower / Williams, for violation of parole. Victor Alarcon, 25, 9/10/82, from Flower / Miller, for violation of parole. 12/19/07 — Wednesday — 1200-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: Eric Nichols, 36, 1/30/71, from Chester PI / L St, for auto theft, petty theft and posse cocaine base. 12/20/07 — Thursday —1600-0200 SEU arrested the following subjects: Deshonta Grayson, 30, 5/13/77, from the 2600 block of S. Chester, for resist / obs officer and public intoxication. Gabriel Hernandez, 39, 12/9/68, from the 200 block of Bernard, for public intoxicat Orlando Griego, 28, 7/20/79, from the 200 block of Bernard St, for resisting arrest intoxication. �, 14, 4/17/93, from 2311 Cottonwood Rd, for possession of cocaine� Johnny Quirino, 36, 1/17/71, from the 2300 block Rodney St, for violation of parolE Anthony Taylor, 25, 12/13/82, from 6216 Stine Rd #D, for felon in possession of a gang participation, gang member carry a concealed firearm, possession of a loadec gang member, carry a non-registered loaded firearm and resisting arrest. Christopher Mills, 24, 10/9/83, from 6216 Stine Rd, for a parole hold. Allen Rivas, 24, 4/12/83, from 2443 Monterey St, for violation of parole. Javier Jimenez, 20, 7/30/87, from 2445 Monterey St, for a misdemeanor warrant. Salvador Saldivar, 19, 2/18/88, from the 900 block of Lake St, for resisting arrest a intoxication. Pablo Salas, 22, 3/19/85, from the 1000 block of Lake St, for violation of parole. Luis Garcia, 20, 2/2/87, from S. Brown St / Potomac, for possession of brass knucE Jesse Frutos, 28, 12/5/79, from the 100 block of S. King, for carry a loaded firearm concealed firearm, gang member CCW, carry an unregistered firearm, felon posses gang member carry a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, gang participation, p narcotic paraphernalia and unlicensed driver. Terry Brown, 44, 7/7/63, from 2311 Cottonwood Rd, for possession of cocaine bas Cesar Ochoa, 23, 5/1/84, from 5th St / Chester Ave, for an outstanding warrant. 17, 12/9/90, from the 500 block of E. 8th St, for possession of graff Jose Pedraza, 30, 2/14/77, from Flower St, for violation of parole. Trent Abraham, 20, 4/19/87, from 2311 Cottonwood Rd, for a misdemeanor warrar William McDaniel, from the 2500 block of S. Chester, for a misdemeanor warrant. � Guns Seized: 07-280019, Serial: A20319, Sterling, 22 caliber, semi-auto pistol, from 100 S. 07-280507, Serial: 1119643, Interarms, handgun, 9mm, from 2305 Robinson S� 07-280220, Serial: 1539873, Jennings, pistol, 9mm, from 6216 Stine Rd. 12/22/07 — Saturday — 0800-1800 SEU arrested the following subjects: Rene Cabe, 23, 12/18/84, from the 300 block of Espee St, for possession of a stolE and gang participation. �, 15, 11/27/92, from 178 / Union Ave, for possession of a stolen vel Victor Hernandez, 31, 7/11/76, from the 300 block Espee St, for auto theft, posse: stolen vehicle, felony evading, gang participation, felony child endangerment and h Daniel Cheetham, 27, 7/17/80, from 400 Flower St, for violation of parole. Jim Resma, 21, 5/18/86, from 901 E. California Ave, for possession of a weapon violation of parole and resist an officer. Jose Padilla, 42, 9/6/65, from Pacific / Owens, for unlicensed driver, seatbelt violai and no insurance. 12/23/07 — Sunday — 0800-1800 SEU arrested the following subjects: 12/24/07 — Monday — 0800-1800 SEU arrested the following subjects: Espiridion Quiroz, 44, 2/25/63, from E. Sth St / S. Tulare, for battery on a peace resisting arrest and public intoxication. Abrand Bravo, 25, 5/4/82, from 1208 E. 18th St, for possession of paraphernalia. Gerardo Ayon, 24, 1/13/83, from 2600 Q St, for unlicensed driver and drive throug gate. (Cited) � 17, 6/3/90, from California Ave / Union Ave, for loud music and no in; (Cited) 12/27/07 — Thursday — Teams went to Sacramento for a funeral SEU arrested the following subjects: 12/28/07 — Friday — 0800-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: Alexander Benford, 25, 1/27/82, from the 1500 block of 20th St, for gang member concealed firearm, gang member carry a concealed loaded firearm, concealed firea vehicle, carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle, hidden compartment in vehicle, gang p� DUI and lane straddling. 14, 11/23/93, from Chester Ln / P St, for possession of stolen property , 15, 9/26/92, from Chester Ln / P St, for possession of stolen propE participation. Gerald Rupe, 39, 4/17/68, from the 2200 block of S. Chester Ave, for a misdemear (Cited) Guns Seized: 07-284846, Serial: E040289, Magtech, .22, 3400 Chester Ave. 07-285475, Serial: unknown, Ruger, revolver, .357, from 20th / Chester 12/29/07 — Saturday — 0800-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: Jaime Garcia, 36, 8/6/71, from the 2000 block of Virginia Ave, for being drunk in pu resisting arrest. Donald Castro, 34, 4/3/73, from the 2000 block of Virginia Ave, for being drunk in � Michael Camacho, 43, 9/3/64, from Beale / Lincoln, for possession of a controlled ; unlicensed driver, inoperable brake lamp and transport a controlled substance. Enrique Meza-Guadron, 24, 4/9/83, from 600 Monterey St, for possession of cocai Jose Mejia, 19, 4/19/88, from the 600 block of Monterey St, for detox. Trent Abraham, 20, 4/19/87, from Cottonwood Rd / Casino St, for public intoxicatio Codv Madison Dashaun Hunter, 20, 10/14/87, from the 900 block of Joplin, for burglary, criminal tr participation and vandalism. Terry Maness, 29, 6/16/78, from 900 Fairview Rd, for possession of a narcotic syrin information to an officer and violation of parole. Ray Johnson, 48, 12/26/59, from Monterey St / Inyo St, for possession of cocaine b transportation and violation of parole. Charles Henderson, 45, 3/6/62, Monterey St / Inyo St, for violation of parole. Rodolfo Garcia, 33, 8/18/74, from Ginger Snap Ln / Stargaze Dr, for detox. Gabriel Morales, 30, 3/24/77, from 7627 Stargaze Dr, for detox. 12/31 /07 — Monday —1700-0300 SEU arrested the following subjects: Billy Williford, 36, 6/17/71, from 3100 Verde St, for public intoxication and resisting Raymond Ramirez, 50, 10/1/57, from S Chester Ave / Wilson Rd, for a misdemeanc Oscar Lezama, 24, 2/6/83, from 818 S Williams St, for possession of narcotic parapl loiter for narcotic activity and conspiracy. Robert Roberts, 42, 11/22/65, from 818 S. Williams St, for loitering for narcotic activ conspiracy. Ernest Cartwright, 26, 5/10/81, from 904 Eye St, for hit and run, resisting arrest, rec violation and evading. Victor Islas, 33, 11/8/74, from the 1300 block of Cannon, for no proof of insurance displaying false registration. (Cited) Howard Junious, 50, 7/1/57, from the 800 block of S. Williams, for possession of na paraphernalia. (Cited) , d� Date: � B A K E R S F I E L D �� N � c �� cir��_qG�� Department of Recreation and Parks January 9, 2008 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager � From: Dian e Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: December 2007 Report ADMINISTRATION: • Staff prepared for and attended the Community Services Committee meeting on December 5 • Staff prepared for and attended the BZA meeting regarding Aera Parl • Work continues on the NRPA accreditation process. • Several parks are in the design process: Aera, Mesa Marin, Greyston and Sports Village. • Continue to work with other departments on the construction of Cen Park and the multi-sport facility at Saunders Park. • Construction of Tradewinds Park is nearing completion. • Finalized agreement with the State Resources Agency to begin the K River Upland project. • Completed playground surfacing projects under the First Five grant agreement. • Completed hiring process for new Business Manager, Jinger Todd. • Added 1.06 acres into maintenance, and 1.3 acres into the start of th� maintenance period. PARKS DIVISION: • Renovation of the soccer and rugby fields at Beach Park has been completed. • Plantings included 82 trees, 468 shrubs and 1,803 groundcovers (1 gal.) • City staff trimmed 280 trees; contractor trimmed 677. • Beaver damage along the bike path resulted in eleven trees along the bike path destroyed. Twenty trees were wrapped in nylon fencing to prevent further tree damage along the bike path. The Bakersfield Beaver received national attention with the story breaking on CNN. • Two employees passed the back flow preventer certification. • Six employees completed voluntary computer training. AQUATICS: • Overall, city pool attendance in 2007 increased by 47.2% or 40,764 more visitors as compared to 2006 totals. • Most notable has been the attendance increase at McMurtrey Aquatic Center: 46.7% or 27,976 more visitors as compared to 2006 totals. • For December comparisons, McMurtrey increased by 112% over the same time last year: from 621 to 1,319 visits. • Jefferson Pool is the current location of the High School Swim Clinic. • The 100 Mile club is up to 20,830 miles with 211 active members. • Monthly attendance sheets by program are available. ATHLETICS; • Fall softball program ended with approximately 2,900 players and an additional 1,000 spectators in five parks. • Two participated in the Adaptive Ice Skating session this month. • Staff attended partnership meetings with "One Book, One Bakersfield" and "Get Moving Kern." • Staff attended the Southern San Joaquin Municipal Athletic association honoring volunteers who work with youth sports. • Plans are being developed for more adaptive sports in partnership with Terrio-Fitness. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER: • Monthly attendance was 2,869. • The gardening class is held on Tuesday and Thursdays after school with 25 children participating. They will record progress on their plants and they keep a journal of what they are learning each week. • The center was open for children during their school break from noon to 5:00 PM. • Kwanzaa Celebration was well attended with 300. Activities included performances by several dance troupes, poetry readings and art displays. The New Spirit Women's group provided a dinner for the participants. "We create a quality community through people, parks and programs" SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER; • The after school program was active this month with maintaining the "healthy kids" theme by creating a healthy holiday cook book and creating special gifts and songs for parents and family members. • The new winter/spring brochure was completed and mailed to the public on December 28. • The Silver Creek center was open to kids ages 10 to 17 during the holiday break. Students enjoyed active games and Hot shot basketball during their school break. "We create a quality community through people, parks and programs" Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF JANUARY 14 — JANUARY 18, 2008 Resurfacing/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: There will be no street resurfacing/reconstruction projects due to weather conditions. Miscellaneous Streets Division proiects: Working on the Mill Creek project. Working on installing the sewer lift station and sewer line at Fire Station #5. Working on the Aera Park project. C:\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp�XPgrpwise\Week of January 14_2008_Work Schedule.doc Paqe 2 of 2 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE Mondav, Januarv 14, 2008 Area between Wilson Road & Panama Lane, So. "H" Street & So. Union Avenue. Tuesdav, Januarv 15, 2008 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. Wednesdav, Januarv 16, 2008 Between White Lane and Panama Lane, Buena Vista Road to Old River Road. Between Old River Road and Gosford Road, White Lane to Pacheco Road. Between College Avenue and Willis Avenue, Morning Drive to Park Drive. Thursdav, Januarv 17, 2008 Between Stockdale Highway and White Lane, Gosford Road to Ashe Road. Between Ming Avenue and White Lane, Ashe Road to Wilson Road. Fridav, Januarv 18, 2008 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. C:\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp�XPgrpwise\Week of January 14_2008_Work Schedule.doc