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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEM�RANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council �
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Alan Tandy, City Managef
Generai Information
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1. It begins! See the attached story from today's Los Angeles Times. The Legisl�
about the capture of City funds and transportation dollars. Most unfortunate! An al�
of California Cities is attached.
2. The City will be requesting approval to advance Phase I of the Westside Parkwa
Street from Rosedale Highway to Truxtun Avenue) from final design to construction i
When a lead agency requests approval to spend money on a project, the Fed
requires FHWA to make a determination that a project is in conformity with the San
Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) State Implementation Plans (SIPs). Currentl
has been delayed due to recent dust storms, which has delayed KernCC
Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), and, possibly, may impact federally-fui
in the FTIP.
The Westside Parkway is listed in the current FTIP with the initial phases funded
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The State has utilized State-only mon�
phases of this project, and we anticipate that the STIP will continue to be fund
money. Caltrans has previously approved the environmental, design, and right-of-v
the Westside Parkway. The City is proceeding under the assumption that the consl
will also be approved based on the project being listed in the 2007 KernCOG Regic
Plan and 2007 FTIP.
3. CalTrans will be holding several neighborhood informational meetings next week. Tr
be held on Monday, July 21 S` at McKinley School from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. to disc�
Corridor "Union Avenue" freeway alignment. Westpark focus group meetings will b�
from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Assembly Manor (4801 California Avenue Club House
7:00 p.m. at 19 Morrison Street. A meeting with the Westgate Winds Homeowners ,
held on July 25`h from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 5200 Dunsmuir Road.
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The Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 21 S` is enclosed.
The June report from the Recreation and Parks Department is attached.
From fh� i_C�S i�liC�Ic�S ?��rv!nC
Legislature considers raiding voter-approved func��
Nioney earmarked fo� transpor*�tion and government cervic�s �hJo�id h{
massive budget shortfal�. Schwarzenegger says it isn`t a goo� ic�e� bui
ru�e aut signing off an it.
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July 18, 2008
SACRAMEIVTO — Legislative leaders are drafting a co�npiicated scheme Fo r
�tate`s massive deficit by raid�rg fur�s voters have set aside for t�ansportat
government s� rvices, Cov. Arnold Schwar�Enen�er said Thursday, adding th;
woula fiorce a stat�� sales t�x hike.
"It is nct a good idea," the governor sa�d in an interview v���ith Tf�e Times. But Sch
anxious to get a budget passed before the state experiences a cash crisis, dic
signing off or such a plan.
During the haif-hour ir�te�-view in his office. the goverror offered a broad outline o�
being discc.!ssed in close�+-door budget negotiations. Sch;n�ar7enegger, ��
exasper�,te� by h€s inability to fix Californ�a's fiscal dysfuncti�n `ive years into his
cited the borrowing plans to bolster his point that the st�te's budaet system w�
reform.
The proposal is be+ng considered as part of a possible ccmpromise between Demc
to close the �eficit �vith $5.6 billion in incom� tax hikes on the rich and Republic�
block any n�w jaxes.
The legislative plan wo�ld balance the st��te budget with the hefp of $1.1 billion vo
for transpo�-�ation projects and at least �1.4 biflion earn �arked for Iocal goverr
Pr�oposition 1 A, which was approved in 2004, Schwarzenegger said. State law rec
money be p�+d back -- at a steep interest rate -- in three years.
In crder to ensure tf-,nt the money is repaid, "i iiterally would have to guarantee th�
ta.x or sameth;ng," Schwarzenegger said. "Where [else] do we get the revenues �
can be saying so freely we can pay back this $2.5 billion ���e are borrowing?"
Officials involved in t�,�e ccnfidential budget nego*iatians. who agreed tc speak
executive director of the Cafifornia Ailiance for Jobs, a construction trades group. "
complete violation of the spirit of Proposption 1A."
Earp said transportation advocates ���Ere mobilizing a campaign ag�inst the plan. f
mail would urge iawmakers to vote against ii if it is included in the fiinal budget deal.
In Los Ange!�s Cou~�ty, t!�e proposal wouid force further cuts in healthcare and hur
and prebably affect other progr�ms, said county Ch►ef Execuiive Officer Wilfiam -
said the cou��`y wouid lose as !�;.ach as �145 rrillion this year.
°The htlman and social `mpact would be significar,j." he said.
Schwar;_enegci�r expressed frustr«tion �"at California may once again return to �
ar��ued that if the st�l�c ��►ere to impose some spending restr�ints -- or at least requi
to build substantia! rainy-day fund� -- {he perpetuaf budget crises would stop.
"It is a self-inflicted situa�ion we are in," Schwarzeneg�er said. "We know what th
and we know this is the only way it c�.n be fixed, but we are un��,rilling to do it."
For the thrrd tirre this year, the governor is t�}�ing to make changes in the state Co
��-ould require that money be put aside in good economic times. His first attempt.
watered down by the Legislature, uitimately result�ng in a weak raserve that was +
out when `he state's revenue began to slow. That was followed by a ballot �
Democra`s and labor gi�oups warned would strangle government: it was defeatec
2005.
"Tnere was $100 million spert against it" and other unsuccessful ballc
Schwarzer.egger chamrioned th�t vear, he said, "because �od forbid ���e should fi�
Democrats say it is the governcr who is exacerbating the state's financial problem;
to recognize that Califo��nia needs more revenue to provide the services polls sho�n
Schwarzenegger's first action in office was to cut vehicle license fees, a movE
costing the s#ate as much as $6 billion. Democrats say the staie needs that moi
imposing spe►�ding restraints without re�lacing it would ultimately reduce governr
substantially.
The standoff has ailowed Caiifornia's fiscal problems to grow under the goverr:or'�
as ether st�tes have implemerted re`orr��s. In a recent ranking by the nonp'"Oflt PE
the States, California's budget system received a D-pius. the lowest grade given an
impiied that the governor should butt out of budget de!iberations, saying that if he
invo�ved, he shou�� run for the Legisl�ture.
"I kep� s�:.ying all sNring, 'Guys, don't wait until the last minute.' " Schwarzeneg�e
Perata makes his str`er�cnl tl;��±'He shouldr't be tel�ing us what to do.' We don't h;
to improvise �! �is yea� . We are rurning out of cash."
The delay in dealir�g wit�: ti�e budget problem, the governor sa�d, ultimately spi
other business at the Gapitol, makirg it �mpossible to achieve anything o# substanc
Schwarzenegger said he ranks the biils. the Legis!ature sends to his desk into wesg
a nod to his days as a bodybuiider. This year, he said, there is "very rarely a heavy
"We can't move }`?e state forward bpcause everyone gets fr�ozen," he said.
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URGENT STATE BUDGE
Mayors, Council Members and City Managers
Chris McKenzie, Executive Director
July 16, 2008
Keep Local Dollars Local: Tell the State To Cut Up Its Local
Government Credit Card !
Executive Summary: Refusing to compromise on budget cuts, taxes and budget �
state leaders may be headed toward Prop 1 A property tax and/or transportation sa
"loans" from local government unless city officials call it what it is: 1
irresponsible, dishonest and a clear violation of the voters' mandate on the 2004 an
revenue protection measures. This memo explains how we can stop the state fron
its city credit card again, worsening its own structural deficit and harnung local ser�
Background: The Legislative Budget Conference Committee concluded its work l�
week, adopting a budget on a party line vote because it included substantial tax inc�
and restored most of the budget cuts in the Governor's May Revise. Neither the
Governor's budget nor the Budget Conference Committee supported any Prop. lA
"loans". That may be about to change....at least in the legislature.
Both Prop. 1 A in 2004 (property tax protection) and Prop. 1 A in 2006 (transportatic
funding protection) contain provisions for "loans" from local government and
transportation if the Governor declares a"severe state fiscal hardship," but not bec�
the legislature fails to act responsibly. Two balanced budgets have now been produ�
without raiding local properry tax and transportation revenues, showing it can be dc
Despite your calls to legislators over the last few weeks, we have picked up reliable
rumors that the legislative leadership may be near a�reement on a budget package
would rely on these loans, diversion of other revenues and other provisions. If this i
it could be brought to the floors of the Senate and Assembly as earlv as next week,
What We Are Asking of You. We are asking you to help us implement our "Cut
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2. Call the Legislative Leadership Today or Tomorrow. Tell them to leave
funds local, to balance the state budget with state revenues and that local
government and transportation "loans" to the state would be �scally irrespc
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata: (916) 651-4009
Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill: (916) 651-4014
Assembly Speaker Karen Bass: (916) 319-2047
Assembly Republican Leader Michael Villines: (916) 319-2i
3. Respond Immediately When Called. Respond immediately when your I�e
Regional Public Affairs Manager calls in the next week and asks you to atte
news conference, author an op-ed piece or letter to the editor, or go to a me�
with a legislator(s) or the news media.
4. Come to Sacramento When Called! Be prepared to fly or drive to Sacram
to fight this if it ever gets to the floor of the legislature.
You will be hearing from us shortly. Thanks for your help. We can stop this fiscall:
irresponsible idea if we ACT NOW.
Budget Talking Points
■ Borrowing is Fiscally Irresponsible—Cut Up The Credit Card! Bon
local and transportation funds if fiscallv irresponsible. It deepens the
structural de�cit and is dishonest. The legislature needs to cut up its loc�
government and transportalion credit card!
■ Voters Oppose More Raids. The voters made it clear in both 20{)4 (84'
mandate) and 2006 (77% mandate) that they onnose taking local and
transportation funds again!
■ Solutions Are At Hand—Thev Require Compromise. The current siti
is not a"severe state fiscal hardship"—state leaders already have two
balanced budgets to consider that do not raid local or transportation func
■ Be Honest With the Public. State leaders need to be honest with the vo
that a solution to the budget crisis requires sacrifice from everyone.
■ Keep Local Funds Local. The state should balance its budget with state
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director �g�
July 16, 2008
SUBJECT: Contractor Outreach Event
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TRIP plans to host a Contractor Outreach Event on August 6, 2008 at the F
Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prime contractors, sub-contractc
businesses, DBEs and DVBEs are being invited for a preview of the Moha�
Extension, Westside Parkway and 7�' Standard Road Widening
Representatives from the City, County and Caltrans are expected to part
preview other upcoming construction projects and explain procurement proced�
The purpose of this event is to increase the number and competitiveness of bid
packages, and to facilitate working relationships befinreen prime contractors, sn
businesses, and DBEs. The event will help fulfill the terms of the Local Agency
Race Neutral Implementation Agreement.
The attached flyer will be forwarded to the Caltrans District 6 office for distributi
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The Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP), a cooperative effort betw�
of Bakersfieid, County of Kem, Caltrans and the Kern Councii of Governmi
advertising three road construction projects in the coming months — t
Street Extension, Westside Parkway, and 7th Standard Road Widening.
Interested businesses are encouraged to attend TRIP's Contractor Outreach
is an excellent opportunity for prime contractors, sub-contractors, sma�l I
DBEs and DVBEs to learn more about TRIP projects and other upcoming pra
for the region. Representatives from the City of Bakersfield, County of Kei
trans will be on hand to explain procurement processes and provide projE
tion. This is your opportunity to ask questions and make important contacts.
Name
pany
City/State/Zip
Date: August 6, 2008
Ti me: 9: 00 a. m. to 12: 3� p. m.
Where: Rabobank Convention Center
Potato Room
1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield
REGISTRATION
Fax your registration form to TRIP Outreach (661) 852-2194
Or email your information to jwheeler@bakersfieldfreeways.us
Limited Seating. Please respond by August 1, 2008
Job title
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STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JULY 21 — JULY 25, 2008
Resurfacinc�/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas:
Preparing streets for reconstruction in the area between White Lane &�
drive, east of So. Wilson Road.
Preparing streets for reconstruction in the area between Niles Street &(
Avenue, Parks Drive to Morning Drive.
Resurfacing streets in the area between Union Avenue & King Street, B
Lane & 3rd Street.
Preparing Schirra Court, east and west of Ashe Road for reconstruction
Mexicali Drive between Schirra Court & White Lane.
Miscellaneous Streets Division proiects:
Working on the Mill Creek project.
Working on the Aera Park project.
Working on the Calloway median island installation project, north of Ros
Highway.
Sealing streets in the area between Columbus Street & Panorama Drive
Vernon Avenue & Haley Street.
Installing a turning lane from east bound Truxtun extension into the City
Corporation Yard.
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STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Mondav, July 21, 2008
Area between Panama Lane and Panama Road (Taft Highway), Stine R�
Highway 99.
Tuesdav, July 22, 2008
City streets in the area between Olive Drive and Meany Street, Coffee R�
Knudsen Drive
Between Columbus Street and 34th Street, Chester Avenue to San Dima�
Wednesdav, Julv 23, 2008
City streets in the area between Snow Road and Hageman Road, Jenkir
Jewetta Avenue.
Befinreen Niles Street and Jackson Street, Union Avenue to Beale Avenu
Between Sumner Street and E. Truxtun Avenue. Beale Avenue to Brown
Thursdav, July 24, 2008
Between Snow Road and Hageman Road, Jewetta Avenue to Calloway I
Between Berkshire Road and Astor Avenue, So. "H" Street to Union Avei
Fridav, July 25, 2008
Between Coffee Road and Calloway Drive, Norris Road to Granite Falls.
Between Hageman Road and Meacham Road, Old Farm Road to Callov�
Alfred Harrell Highway - 178 Highway to the N/W City Limit.
Streets in the neighborhood north of 178 Highway, east of Valley Street.
Mira Monte Drive - 178 Highway to the south end.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 15, 2008
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dian�`t��ver Director of Recreation & P rk
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Subject: 2008 June Report
ADMINISTRATION:
� Aera Park bid relationship is being finalized so the project can be
advertised.
• Mesa Marin Park construction documents are being developed by 11
• Saunders Multi Use Facility is complete. Additional netting to contrc
pigeons is being constructed.
• City Parks and construction staff met with County of Kern staff on tr
Jastro Wet Playground site to discuss the Casa Loma Park Wet
Playground project.
• A kickoff session has been scheduled for mid July to begin the
construction phase of the Saunders Wet Playground project.
• Agreement for Linell and Brahama Park will be developed for Counc
consideration in the next few weeks.
• Planning process currently consists of 23 active projects, 6 new
applications, and 26 projects on hold.
• Inspection process accepted three tracts into a one year maintenan�
period, and one tract for City maintenance.
• Jastro Spray Park opened June 18th with a ribbon cutting ceremony
local NBC channel was on site with a live feed to broadcast the eve�
interview some of the 75 attendees.
• A centennial celebration was held for the City's first park, Beale Parl
June 29th. The attendance was approximately 800. Attendees werE
appreciative of the commemorative gift of a cooler from the City.
• Movies in the Park continued throughout June with attendance near
1,000 on some nights.
• There were five special events in city parks throughout the month, �n
2008June Report
Recreation & Parks
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AQUATICS:
• June 2"d marked the beginning of the summer aquatic season.
Recreational swimming, swim lessons and all other pool programm.
began.
• A new attendance record was set for Family Fun Nights at the McM
Aquatic Center with 311 guests for "Pirate Night" on June 2ptn
• Float-In-Movies returned to the McMurtrey Aquatic Center on June
special showing of "Free Willy" made a big splash with 116 guests i
attendance.
• Overall Pool Attendance was down slightly from 2007 with a differer
554 guests.
ATHLETICS:
• The Summer Adult Softball League started games on June 16th. Th
are 7 Coed Divisions and 15 Men's Divisions with a total of 132 tear
20% increase from last summer's 110 teams.
• A start of summer celebration was held at Patriots Park June 16th wl
highlighted the two renovated softball fields. The newly renovated F
North and South Softball Fields along with Planz, MLK, Wayside, ar
Beach are used five nights a week. Attendance for June was 3,600
players and spectators each week, and 14,400 total for the month.
• 125 children were enrolled in the T-Ball and Pee Wee T-Ball at SiIvE
Creek Park. The season started June 7th with the Pee Wee League
ending June 28th and T-Ba(I League ending July 19t". Children in th�
Wee League were recognized at an awards ceremony and each rec
a gold T-Ball medal and certificate. The four volunteer coaches recE
plaque with their team's picture on it.
• There were 18 participants in the Pee Wee Sports Camp on June gt'
13th at Silver Creek Park. Each day the children were introduced to
sport. Participants received a certificate of participation and a water
bottle.
• The Adaptive Ice Skating Session had 20 participants. The Kern Hic
School District brought students from their Special Education classe
• The Bowling Camp at AMF Southwest Lanes had 19 participants wh
enjoyed learning new techniques and strategies of the game.
2008 June Report
Recreation & Parks
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CENTER
• Overali attendance for the month of June, 2008 was 7,735.
• The Recreation and Parks Department and the Southeast Neighbo�
Partnership held a Juneteenth Festival on June 21 St. Juneteenth
commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. 250 attend
enjoyed a health fair, entertainment and historical information on
Juneteenth. Mayor Hall read a proclamation commemorating the d�
� Camp King began on June 2"d at full capacity. Participants enjoy s�
lessons, special events, guest speakers from Ebony Counseling Ce
the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, trips to the McMurtrey Aquatic Cen
bowling, sports, working on computers and other recreational game
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
� The facility and park area was rented 24 times with approximately 2
guests.
• 249 Camp Fun participants enjoyed Law Enforcement Week, Silver
Olympics, a Summer Solstice parade and a Puppet Workshop.
PARKS DIVISION
• The grand opening of the Jastro Wet Playground on June 18th was <
success. Attendance at the location continues to be at a high level.
• A contract with Grind Line for the expansion of the Beach Skate Par
executed by City Council at the June 25ih meeting. Construction is
scheduled to start August 1 gtn
• Completed installation of netting system, basketball and soccer goa
Saunder's Multi-Sport facility.
• Stockdale/Jenkins irrigation re-plant project is nearing completion w
5 phases complete.
• Beale Park, Jastro Park and Siemon Park tennis court nets and lighi
were repaired.
• The Monitor greenbelt sump experienced a major clean up with tum
weeds cut and removed, litter pick up and illegal dumping resolved.
Tree Section also completed trimming.
• The Centennial Park sump was cleaned to remove standing water.
• A new area at Oswell and Redbanks (Area 21 of 1.2 acres was addE
2008 June Report
Recreation & Parks
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• Plantings:
0 1,214 1 gallon Groundcover
0 289 5 gallon Shrubs
0 17 24" box Trees
0 19 15 gallon Trees
• Trimmings:
o Trimmed: 71
o Clearance: 72
o Removals: 32
o Fallen Limbs 8
o Stumps Ground: 18
o Loads to Wood waste: 172
• Estimated monthly vandalism costs: $2,700
• Total service requests received: 291
• Completed tickets by craft worker section: 292
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANACER
W. R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE�,�!►�
July 10, 2008
Red Light Cameras
Council Referral No. 1930 (Ward 4)
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Council Member Couch requested staff prepare a response to concerns by Candace (
regarding red light cameras.
Our Traffic Commander, Lt. Gary Moore, prepared the attached letter of response for
C I TY OF BAKERSFI ELD
CALIFORNIA
P�LICE DEPARTMENT
W.R. RECTOR
Chief of Police
July 10, 2008
Candace Claffy
18220 Buckboard Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93314
Dear Ms. Claffy:
I am writing in response to a letter you authored to Council Member Couch regarding r�
cameras. I recently provided information to James Geluso, a reporter for the California
wrote an article regarding collisions at red camera intersections on February 10, 2008.
found indicated that rear end collisions increased, broadside collisions decreased, but �
collisions actually decreased. I understand that data can be looked at in many ways, b
information I received it appears that the cameras have had a positive impact in our cir
We currently do not have any additional camera locations planned. I am not sure wher
violation occurred, but the intersections we monitor do not have an invisible line. We u;
line painted on the roadway. The Redflex System is not an arbitrary system it is calcula
very exact. The video footage is included with the court package and is often viewed b�
viofator. These videos are available at the police department prior to the court dates. '
period for the yellow light is set by the Traffic Engineering Department. The 3.5 seconc
follows a state standard from the Cal Trans Manual. As long as a vehicle enters the in1
before the yellow light turns to red the amount of time it takes to "make the turn" will no�
violation. The issue is entering the intersection after it has turned red.
With regard to income for the city, we recently signed contracts with Redflex which corr
state law. We projected the annual income to be approximately $33,000. This can var
traffic judge has the discretion to reduce fines, which will lower the amount. Our red lig
program was not designed to raise income; it was designed to aid in traffic safety.
I hope you find this information helpful; please feel free to call me at 326-3731 if you ha
questions.
Sincerely,
W R Rcr�tnr