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Home My WebLink About04/23/2010� � � B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM Apri TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager l �� SUBJECT: Generallnformation GOOD NEWS ---� We sincerely thank the SEIU members for voting to approve the dei their pay increase. Their action demonstrates a spirit of cooperati� understanding of our very difficult budget challenges. We recogni sacrifice and appreciate their willingness to help lessen the organi� damage as we endure the worst economic times in the City's histor —� The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) prepared a dra which rebutted and responded to the North Kern parties' objeci the order revising the fully appropriated status of the river. The orc denied the North Kern parties' petition for reconsideration. With thi news we are 3-0 on this issue. The issue of whether and how much unappropriated water is avail� a result of the first point litigation will be determined in the future as processes applications to appropriate. MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS � In March 2009, the unemployment rate in Kern County was 15.2 K and increased to 17.4 percent in February 2010. According to statistics released by the State's Employment Development Depa the unemplovment rate in Kern Countv in March 2010 was 18.3 per� Honorable Mayor and City Council � ° April 23, 2010 Page 2 � A memo from the Finance Director is enclosed regar recommendation to implement an electronic payment program by Bank of America. The program will allow the City to pay through VISA, which should improve internal controls by reduc number of paper checks processed and provide cash incentive City based on the amount of payments made. Staff's survey � southern California cities that participate in this program r� genuine satisfaction with the ease of transition and improvement� city's processes. � The City is set to proceed on Monday, May 3rd with construction that will reconstruct two major roadways, as follows: o Coffee Road - all lanes from the Kern Island Canal (north of Falls) to Meany Avenue o Coffee Road - northbound lanes from Olive Drive to Norris R� o Minq Avenue - all lanes from Gosford Road to New Stine Roc Work will be done Monday through Saturday between the hour� a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The estimated completion dates are June 25t� Coffee Road projects and August 4th for the Ming Avenue project. release with more information is enclosed. � The thick red line on the enclosed chart shows that the sn� accumulation in the Kern River Basin is slightly above average for of year. The table on the second page of the attachment indicc the peak storage estimate of the Isabella Reservoir will be just bE cap set by the Army Corps of Engineers. -� After 55 years, the Bakersfield Firefighters Relief Association has < not to hold the 56th Annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show. never been a City-sponsored event. It is unfortunate that this event is falling victim to the downturned economy. -� A memo from the Water Resources Department is enclosed regar� annual Consumer Confidence Report and notification of water q� the City's water system that will be included with billing informatioi . v ' Honorable Mayor and City Council �' April 23, 2010 Page 3 water quality standards and are actively monitored by Cal ensure continued protection of the City's water supply. � The following reports are enclosed: • Economic and Community Development Department's Activit� from January 1 through March 31, 2010. • Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report. • Streets Division's weekly work schedule. WESTSIDE PARKWAY UPDATE � As part of Phase 2 construction, beginning Monday, April 26th, the fences and walls west of Calloway Drive, on the north side of the ` Parkway, will be removed - approximately sixty-four properties affected. This will provide for additional time need�d to c soundwalls around the owner improvements on these properties. BUDGET NEWS ! SACRAMENTO, CA - Sacramento County's projected shortfc General Fund budget grew from $119.1 million to $166.5 million in months. The chief factor is the increasing burden of employee costs. The initial estimated cost of cost-of-living adjustments ar negotiated raises slated to be received in FY 2010-11 was aro� million. This estimate did not take into account increased pensi� and is now projected to be closer to $68 million. The County and employees must contribute more to cover the retiree pensions not covered by investment earnings on pensior For FY 2010-1 1, contribution rates will go up 2 to 3 percent for publ employees and about 4 percent for everyone else. In ess�nce thE is as follows: • For public safety employees: Retirement costs will be bet� and 57 cents for every dollar of salary spent, up from 50 to . this year. • For all other employees: Retirement costs will be between 2� .�....,.1,. C�.. �..�.... �.1�11�... _L __.I_.�.. _._ _._1 . .._ L�_.__ /1/1 t_ nr _ � h ' Honorable Mayor and City Council 4 April 23, 2010 Page 4 The layoffs for the coming fiscal year could be avoided if err unions accept a 10 percent cut in pay and benefits by June 3rd. ! MODESTO, CA - Modesto is projecting a$12 million shortfali and i� departments to prepare scenarios cutting 3 percent, 5 percent, 7 K and 10 percent of their budgets. Additionally, departments arE asked to analyze what 8 percent cuts to personnel budgets wo� like. Negotiations with employee unions are underway, and the � know more upon their conclusion. All of the unions skipped pay ra year except the police officers union. RESPONSE TO COUNCIL REQUEST � Councilmember Couch Repair of canal fencing. AT:rs:rk cc: Deparfment Heads Roberfa Gafford, Cifiy Clerk � ��)l111�1��%. . �� . .. MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Nelson Smith, Finance Director �� DATE: Apri120, 2010 SUBJECT: Electronic Payments through Bank of America The Finance department recently met with representatives from Bank of America regardin; they offer called E-payables. The system allows vendors to be paid through VISA while ai time providing the City an opportunity to receive cash incentives based on the amount of v payments made. E-payables should also improve internal controls by reducing the number checks processed (which are more susceptible to fraud) and electronic payments made will to be processed by the intended vendor's card merchant banking system. Over the past few years we have received numerous inquiries from vendors regarding the � electronic payment options. We have been very hesitant to open up this option (until now) the additional costs the City would incur in bank fees. This relatively new program (about more than solves that concern and is actually expected to generate revenue for the General The program will be voluntary to any City vendors that accept VISA payments but will ha� for them as well. The system allows them to have the cash on hand quicker than with papE should reduce their processing costs. At the same time the City "float" of daily interest ea� be harmed as our settlement payments with the bank are generally seven days after the ven We also had the opportunity to discuss the E-payables program with three other cities in S� California to see what their experiences were (Riverside, Glendale, and Pasadena). All of representatives contacted expressed how Bank of America made the transition very easy a� minimal time that was required from City staff. Riverside and Pasadena each earned cash excess of $ l 00K per year. Glendale has not been in the program for a full year yet but is a revenue at similar levels. Based on the feedback received, the ease of transition, no upfront costs expected to be inct Citv. the imnrovement to Citv nrocesses and the revenue n�tential f�r the (7eneral Fund_ w � B A K E R S F I E L D Pubfic Works Department Raul Rojas — Public Works Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 22, 2010 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Rick Millwee Construction Superintendent (661) 326-3358 The City of Bakersfield is set to proceed on Monday, May 3, 2010 with construction projects that will reconstruct two major roadways in the City of Bakersfield reconstructed are as follows: The roads which will be Coffee Road - all lanes from the Kern Island Canal (north of Granite Falls) to Meany Avenue Coffee Road - northbound lanes from Olive Drive to Norris Road Ming Avenue — all lanes from Gosford Road to New Stine Road Work on these projects will be done Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The estimated date of completion for the construction work on Coffee Road is June 25, 2010 and the estimated date of completion for the construction work on Ming Avenue is August 4, 2010. Traffic in these areas will be reduced down to one lane in each direction during construction. In addition, access to side streets and driveways will be closed only for the period of time that reconstruction is occurring at that intersection. Detours and alternate access points will be provided during these closure periods. This will result in traffic delays, so drivers are urged to use alternate routes. The City thanks the public for their patience during this period. 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Z r J W �3 ? l7 z � � ¢ w � � ¢ � 0 w � � M � � C 5 � � LL U � M^ l� � N T N � . �: � � B A K E R S F I E L D � �'�� : MEMORANDUM ►� • TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Art Chianello, Interim Water Resources Manager ,�(_,' G ' SUBJECT: Notification of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP) in the City of BakE Water System The Water Department was first notified in 2004 that several City of Bakersfiel system wells contain 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) in excess of the California Dep of Public Health's (CDPH) notification level. The public is notified each year thro "Consumer Confidence Report" that is included in their billing statement. Current 53 active wells contain TCP at levels that exceed the notification level. The purpo: memo is to update the City, Mayor and Council Members with the latest levels oi the wells (table attached). "Notification level" is defined as the level of a contaminant in drinking water considered not to pose a significant health risk to people ingesting that water or basis; it is simply the level at which we must make customers aware of thf Notification levels do not require operational changes on our part. A"response considerably higher than a notification level; when a contaminant reaches a rE level, operational changes are recommended. In the case of TCP, the notificatior 0.005 parts per billion (Ng/L), and the response level of 0.5 �g/L is 100 tir notification level. In 2009, two of the 26 wells exceeded the response level and were immediately r from service. Cal Water is actively monitoring water quality at these wells and ar the trended data to determine if and when a source of supply needs to be take service or treated. When a well is taken out of service, some customers could ex� lower water pressure during peak demand periods. Should it ever become nece take wells out of service, we would make every effort to utilize other sources of s �.� , � 1 � 1,2,3-trichloropropane detections in the City of Bakersfield's water systen Range of Average Well number detections �Ng��' Comment �1�9��) 2-01 0.009 - 0.010 0.010 5-01 0.210 - 0.260 0.235 8-01 0.018 - 0.066 0.042 10-02 0.018 - 0.030 0.023 11-01 0.025- 0.047 0.036 13-01 0.010 - 0.270 0.173 14-01 0.330 - 0.390 0.363 15-01 0.087 - 0.100 0.094 16-01 19-01 21-01 23-01 26-01 28-01 29-01 30-01 33-01 35-01 36-01 37-01 39-01 41-01 43-01 203-01 205-01 0.300 - 0.520 0.387 Taken out of service No� 2009 ND-0.011 0. 007 0.370 - 0.660 0.490 Taken out of service No� 2009 ND - 0.096 0.007 - 0.010 ND - 0.110 ND - 0.029 0.180 - 0.320 0.075 - 0.086 0.130 - 0.150 ND - 0.310 0.032 - 0.045 0.016 - 0.022 ND - 0.006 ND - 0.098 ND - 0.032 N D - 0. 005 � �. a � ��: �� . � � • � � � �: � : � �� : � �� . �� . � ��i r • .� �,�±,��,�� p �s- 3 � � � S ��' • 1 �• f �`� �� t � " . . B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M �,Dt� �a�ba��r"�; �.�f��¢.�. TO; FROM; Alan Tandy, Donna Kunz, j% r .a City Manager ` � � r � �� Economic Development Director April 2� SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activit from January 1, 2010 throu h March 31, 2010, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Lowell Park Restroom Construction Proiect CDBG funds of $350,000 (FY 07-08) are available for design and constructic restroom facilities to replace the existing deteriorated restrooms at Lowell Park at 4th and "P" streets, Federal environmental review was completed in Octol The Recreation and Parks Department is the lead department, and is workinc in preparing the bid package, Recreation and Parks Department expects the bidding process during the summer of 2010 with project completion ant by December 2010, NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS The following various non-profit organizations are being financially assisted to the level of service for operating their public facilities, 1. Bakersfield Senior Center CDBG funds are used by this agency to maintain its current level of services a hot lunch program, recreational programs, and entertainment to sE southeast and central Bakersfield, The agency has expended 73% of its allocation to date, 2. Bakersfield Homeless Center Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for opE expenses such as staff, postaae, telebhone, utilities. insurc�n�P. P�� iinmPnt rPr 4. Alliance Aqainst Familv Violence and Sexual Assault ESG funds are used by this agency for operation and maintenance expen agency expended 50% of its $15,788 allocation to date. HOUSING, ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS The following private and non-profit organizations are being assisted b� acquire, develop or improve their housing and neighborhood/commercial 1. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Proiect The City was awarded a$500,000 CaIHFA loan to build affordable ho scattered lots in southeast Bakersfield. The RDA assumed all rights and oblic the loan on February 26, 2003, To date, seventeen new homes ha� constructed. Hybrid has completed the construction of a home at 226 East 6th Street begun construction on their third home located at 1213 Murdock Street, D� current economic climate, construction has been halted at 1213 Murdock ar has had difficulties in finding a buyer for the home on East 6th Street, Staff is � working with Hybrid to discuss options, 2. Southeast Neighborhood Revitalization Proiect -(SE) During Fiscal Year 2006-07 staff developed a three year program for a five blc and called it the Filson Street Area Targeted Neighborhood Revitalization F Targeted residents whose income does not exceed 120% of the area mediar may qualify for the program, The program is funded with Southeast Tax In� funds which includes down payment assistance and a front porch grant. Program accomplishments include the installation of one new manufacturE located at 1818 Lewis Street, downpayment assistance for the purchase nf ar property located at 1808 Filson Street, and completion of one front porch ap� for construction, installation of a wrought iron fence and columns at 3502 Ha and the installation of sidewalk and curbs and gutter throughout the area, 3. Home Accessibilitv (HA) Grant Pro ram The program offers grants of up to $3,500 for constructing accessibility impro� in privately or publicly owned structures for those clients who are p challenged, This program aids low income physically challenged people within Bakersfield's city limits, An amendment to the 2008-2009 HA Agreerr approved by the City Council on December 1 b, 2009 which includes a buc 4. West Columbus Affordable Housing Proiect - Residences at West Col� On April 9th, 2008, staff sent out a Request for Proposal & Qualification development Firm/Agencies to acquire and develop the 3,5 +/- acre resi zoned site located at 500 West Columbus Avenue in Bakersfield, California, was chosen by the City through an in-depth proposal evaluation and a f developer interview. GEAHI will be applying for low income tax credit finc March 2010, and state financing to assist them with the design and construction, Construction of the 56 unit project is expected to begin in Jc 2011 and when complete, will primarily serve emancipated foster youth, 5. The Parkview Cottaqes Housing Proiect The Parkview Cottages consists of 74 single-family housing units, ranging frorr 1,820 square feet, Each unit will be two stories and have a two/three car Currently, home buyers occupy 30 units and 15 additional units are pre-cor and available for sale. Staff closed escrow on 9 units, 1 unit closed with no as 3 units are pending escrow closure and 2 units remain for sale. Staff hopes these escrows closed by the end of the July 2010, Staff has negotiated an amendment to the disposition agreement requ developer/builder to construct two speculative homes at a time and continuE out the development as the houses sell, With this revised schedule the projec achieve sellout in four years or less, 6. Fair Housing During this quarter, 123 calls were received: three were substantial service c dealing with fair housing issues, and one of the complaint forms was returnE the client, All three calls were race-related, 7, Baker Street Revitalization Proiect (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Proiect) Baker Street Village Phase 1 is moving forward, with the purchase of the proje� Housing Authority from the previous developer, The Housing Authority rec federal grant that will enable it to complete the project, Construction is expE resume in September 2010. 8. Mill Creek Linear Park Proiect Mill Creek Linear Park is a major recreational linear park that includes a creek" and pedestrian corridor traveling along the Kern Island Canal from State to California Avenues. The theme of the project focuses on the late 1� with a historic flavor that includes replicas of a covered bridae and mill ho� 0 cans, and water fountains, Completion of project is anticipated to be May : opening event is being planned with Recreation and Parks, 9. South Mill Creek Commercial The planned five acre Mill Creek Village Commercial project will re� contaminated metal recycling business, an auto repair and body shop, a dilc emptywarehouseand a predominantlyvacantcommercial dilapidated buil� several abandoned partial structures, The proposed project is located in the S� Redevelopment Project Area, alongside the southern tip of Mill Creek, The re: in the planned retail development will have outdoor patio seating overloc Creek, a 1,5-mile stretch of agriculture canal, which is being redeveloped intc recreational amenity, Redevelopment Agency staff has assumed the responsibility for marke planned retail commercial project due to the expiration of the exclusive ne< agreement with Southwest Consulting, Inc, A marketing plan was developE will enable the Agency to retain tenant selection approval as well as arch control of the future development. The marketing plan will also enable the Ac incentivize a deal for a prospective tenant by offering a combination of land� infrastructure improvements, payment of permits and fees, a land contributic tenant has the option to purchase a commercial pad, Staff has been co several restaurants to try to generate interest in the site, We are also wor� several commercial brokers and placed advertisements in several restaur retail magazines, 10. South Millcreek Housing In September 2008, the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopment approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with Chelsea Inv Corporation for the construction of 70 mid-rise garden style affordable ren Chelsea Investment Corporation is in the process of applying for and secur percent state tax credits by June of 2010, If successful, construction is anticiK begin in the fall of 2010 and be completed by fall of 2011, In February and March 2009, the City Council and Bakersfield Redevel Agency approved two Disposition and Development Agreements with Sc Consulting for the construction of 36 upscale townhomes and 57 mid-rise apc The Developer has encountered numerous obstacles in obtaining con; financina due to the �ersistent ec�n�mi� c�risi�. ThPrPfnrP ir, nrrlPr tn m Staff will also request the Millcreek Courtyard project be deferred up to 36 r� allow additional time for repayment of the cash flow loan from the salE Creekview Villas townhomes, Construction on the Creekview Villas is antici begin in May 2010. In addition, staff is currently working with a local engineE and landscape architect to provide engineering design, surveying, IandscaK preparation of construction documents for construction of the interior streets � South Millcreek project area, Funds for these improvements will mostly be � the Prop 1 C grant secured in 2009 from the state, 11. South Millcreek Plaza Cinema Complex South Mill Creek Plaza is a mixed-use lifestyle, ground-up developr approximately 7 acres. The site is designed to accommodate a total of 89,OC feet of space, featuring 28,000 sq, feet of entertainment related retail, rE space and a 61,000 square feet state of the art 16 screen, 2,600 seat r cinema, Maya Bakersfield Cinemas, the developer, has developed the first � the project south of Rabobank Arena and Convention Center, and sout railroad tracks between California Avenue, "M" Street and the Kern Island � The South Mill Creek Plaza is a major factor in reducing blight in the area provided the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area with an anchor tenan� be a catalyst for additional development along California Avenue. The breaking ceremony was held on July 29, 2008, Construction was complete� Maya Cinema phase of the project in the summer of 2009, with the grand held on July 15, 2009, Since the opening of the theater, over 400,000 tickets ha sold to date, In addition, construction on the 28,000 sq, feet of entertainmen retail, restaurant space is on hold until the developers can obtain cor� financing and tenants for this phase of the project, 12. Graffiti Removal Program - Citvwide CDBG funds are used to assist in graffiti removal in low- and moderate-incor� throughout the city, primarily in wards 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, The program received in CDBG funds for the current fiscal year, For FY 2010-11, $120,000 in CDBG f� being proposed to serve low- and moderate-income areas. 13. Mercv Housing California (6Zuantico/Madison) The apartments are located at 1885 Madison Street and owned and oper Mercy Housing California, TI Funds will be used to benefit about 56 units in the of $350,000 and will be used for exterior renovation and on-site improvemE Owners Participation Agreement (OPA) was executed last Mav and the reha project will affer 67 units of affordable senior rental housing, a food court, c space parking garage, 15. Bovs qnd Girls Club of Kern Countv The roof repair project has been completed and a notice of completioi February 16, 2010. 16. Acauisition & Relocation - Catholic Charities The building formerly occupied by Catholic Charities has been demolished will be converted into park/commercial space in connection with the � Linear Park Project, 17. E. California Avenue Property Clinica Sierra Vista recently expressed an interest and willingness to negotiat Redevelopment Agency for the development of a portion of the propert Sierra Vista has recently been awarded funds from the American Recc Reinvestment Act 2009 (A.R.R.A,) Stimulus funds to construct a 3,863 square fc office on a portion of the parcel, One of the major requirements of recE Stimulus funds is the applicant has to demonstrate reasonable site control � start of project construction, On August 4, 2009 the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved an Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Clinica Sierra Vista to cover a period of with an option for a 90 day extension, The deal points for the project c incorporated into a Disposition and Development Agreement which is schE approval by the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency in May 2010. 18, Haven Cottages Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc,, II (GEAHI-II) has entered into an ac for $600,000 in HOME funds and $492,218,70 in CHDO funds from the City of Bc The funds wauld be used for the development of a new 24 unit permanent s housing complex designated for chronically homeless individuals, The ho� consist of 24 - 412 sq. ft, one-bedroom units. Total project cost is estir approximat�ly $4,4 million and will utilize various funding sources, The project is located at 2300 S, Union Ave„ at the northeast corner of the in;. of Union Avenue and White Lane, The project encompasses approximately : and is locat�d in the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Area, The NEP has been campleted and GEAHI-II is currently in the process of obtaininq 1 19. Friendship House - Communitv Action Partnership of Kern Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Kern requested $247,342 for impr outdoor sports complex located on the Friendship House Community Cente at 2424 Cottonwood Road while $3,039,000 has been secured from thE California, Department of Parks and Recreation. This project was reconsid funding identified from year end closings and savings, This project was in Amendment # 3 FY 07/08 Action Plan to allow the use of funds for dE construction of the Friendship House Center, and staff will also include the the upcoming 2010 implementation plan to allow future RDA project financ funds become available, The NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) pr� been completed, Late last year the State of California informed CAP of Ker State Park funding earmarked for this activity is available for this project anc reimbursing invoices submitted for the project, CAP of Kern is also awaiting of the extension document from the Governor, as of now the project end� 2010, If the extension is not received in the next couple of months they will nc to continue with this project. CAP of Kern is currently preparing their RFP contractors for the Community Center, 20. Neighborhood Stabilization Program This federal program, established under the 2008 Housing and Economic I Act (HERA), provided almost $9 million to the City of Bakersfield, There r strong interest in our pown Payment Assistance Program, which has assist purchase of 34 homes as well as efforts by the Housing Authority of the Coun to purchase and rehabilitate single family homes. A large portion of NSP fu gone toward the purchase and renovation of a 99 unit senior independ facility at 2221 South Real Road, now known as Pinewood Glen, Rehabilitati� now underway and it is anticipated that all the NSP funds will be spent pr deadline of September 2010, 21. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing The first funding requests for HPRP have been received from Bethany Service; $46,019,00, This represents three percent of the total funding available to Be1 a point of reference, 60% of the funds must be expended by September 3( . Date: To: From: Subject Aprii 19, 2010 � �� A�R � Q Z�4� ��. y ��.ir ��_d_Si�:y+tf+��+�� L�..r.... F . . , L ,\d' . BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM Alan Tandy, City Manager Greg Williamson, Chief of Police �� Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report J i'� � ' S. f� ,y(�•' ,/ Q �K�,R n� j �;;;� ��;�: :; ?� ,� ,' �'oi `�: ��..:: � v�� ,, I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for March if you have any questions. GSW/vrf Ple 88 23 15 27 212 19 �{GE OPp��k, . �8 fl�`� f1 :/p,� � a ,s�u. �AKEIZSFIELI� POLICE I�EP1�IZrI'1VIE1lTT' G1�NG UNI�' 1VIONT�-ILY REPOI�T 1!/IAIZC�I 2010 Gang iJn�t l�Ionthly 5tats for 1Vgarch 2010 Felony Arrests 287 FI's 4 Vehicle R Misdemeanor Arrests Felony Warrant Arrests Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests Hours In Training Guns Seized 235 � Felony Arrests 39 Citations 403 Probation and Parole Searches 557 Hrs. Assisting Other De artment Sections 86 Supplemental Reports 63 GeneralOffense Reports �Cear to Date Gang Unit S$atistics januaB-y — March 201U 51 Misdemeanor Arrests 32 Felony Warrant Arrests 78 Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests 1117 Hours In Training 56 I Guns Seized 842 I F I's 73 Citations 1155 Probation and Parole Searches 1246 Hrs. Assisting Other De artment Sections 201 Supplemental Reports 191 GeneralOffense Reports 186 I Patrol Cal 10 I Search W 108 6 5 4 5 Court Pre 2010 Sho 2009 Sho 2008 Sho 2007 Sho 9 Vehicle R 404 Patrol Ca 29 Search V� 249 17 13 10 19 Court Pre 2010 Shc 2009 Shc 2008 Shc 2007 Shc ��EAPf��;f k 4 fl rp�. ,F pd 1_i. � �� 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 7�� 600 500 400 300 200 100 �AKEIZSFIELI� P4LICE I�EPAR`I'IVIEI�T�' G1�NG UNIT IVIOIVTHLY IZEPOIZT M1�IZCH 2O10 l�a�ch 2009-2010 COMPARISON Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Guns Seized Search Arrests Warrants . s::� i II �,uY I I. ��fCEAFf7(4:4: � .£,A ftf� . ��, o� �� 1�KERS�'IELY� POLICE I�EP1-�1ZTI�IEI�T' GAI�G LJNIT 1VIOl�T�'HLY IZEPORT 1VIAIZCI-� 2010 GAliTG �TIOL,EIl10E INI�EX 2008-2010 (2010 - YE1�I� `I'O I�1�'I'E OI�L' 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2008 2009 2010 YTD ❑HOMICIDES oSHOOTIfVGS �� Ofl'i�_k�i � :N ft 1G t� �::� $�� 1�ICERSFIEL,I� POLICE I�EPIIIZT'IVIEI�T�I' Gt�I�TG LJl\TIT li�I01\TTI�L�C IZEPORT M1�IZCH 2O10 2008-2010 (2010 �CE1�IZ TO DATE ONLY) - YEARLY �'OTAL,S COlVIP1�R 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 s000 7000 s000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 Arrests Guns Seized Search Warrant: ■ 200� ■ 2009 0 2010 YTD H � w � H � � � W Q w H 0 � A w � � � w � � � � z � �.% � � c� N � O W � h-� � E"� z 0 � O � N � � � � � w �a � �� :� � W :. � � �� ,�� ..4 ,. � i'� � z 0 w � � Q O N � � w � 0 � 0 N .� 0 � 0 N � O O N � c� � � 0 0 � � A w N � � w � C� � � � � Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2010 — APRIL 30, 2010 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Reconstructing streets in the area between of District Boulevard. Gosford Road & Pin Oak Boulevard, south Preparing streets for reconstruction in the area between Wible Road & Castlepoint Street, north of Panama Lane. Crack sealing streets in the area between Truxtun Avenue & Stockdale Highway, east of Coffee Road. Miscellaneous Streets Division proiects: Installing curb & gutters in the area between California Avenue & 4t" Street, east of "L" Street. (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT). Installing curb & gutters in the area between Flower Street & Bernard Street, Alta Vista Drive to Baker Street (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT). Working on the City's part of the "Quite Zone Project" Week of April 26_2010_Work Schedule THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Mondav, April 26, 2010 Between Coffee Rd. & Verdugo Ln. — Brimhall Rd., south to the Kern River boundary. Cul-De-Sacs, west of Windsong St., between Brimhall Rd. & Thistlewood Ct. City areas between Rosedale Hwy. & Stockdale Hwy. — Verdugo Ln. to the west City Limit. Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave. Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. Tuesdav, April 27, 2010 City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. — Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St., including Patton Wy. From Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave. Between W. Columbus St. & 34th St. — Chester Ave. & San Dimas St. Beween Union Ave. & Madison St. — Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln. Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr. Wednesdav, April 28, 2010 City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. — Jewetta Ave., west to the City limit. Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Coffee Rd. & EI Portal / Laurelglen Blvd. Thursday, April 29, 2010 Sweeping streets in areas that are not on the monthly, set, sweeping schedule. Fridav, April 30, 2010 Sweeping streets in areas that are not on the monthly, set, sweeping schedule. � Week of April 26_2010_Work Schedule Sacramento County's ballooning deficit: What happened? - Sacramento City News - eI`��il�a Ss4�'l��l�t�',�'�t'��3 �31;�? �L�,;�k� r �.;, �, Page 1 of 3 Sacramento County's ballooning deficit: What happened? rlewis@sacbee.com Published Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2010 In just two months, the projected shortfall in Sacramento County's general fund budget for the coming fiscal year has ballooned by 40 percent - from $119.1 million to $166.5 million. Nearly 750 county workers lost their jobs last year to the budget ax; hundreds more - as much as 10 percent of the remaining work force - are on the chopping block this year. For workers facing layoffs and scores of county residents, a basic question resounds: Why do things look so much worse now than they did in February? County budget officials cite several factors. Chief among them: the increasing burden of employee pension costs; the hidden expense of laying off workers; and the lingering effects of accounting gimmicks used to paper over this year's deficit. "It is just one big guess," said Tom Burkart, the county's budget officer, discussing the challenges officials have trying to make accurate projections during volatile economic times. Personnel costs way off Personnel costs account for the biggest growth in the projected deficit: $23.8 million. In February, officials said cost-of-living adjustments and other negotiated raises would cost the general fund $44 million in fiscal year 2010-11. That estimate didn't take into account increased pension costs. Officials now project the cost will be closer to $68 million. Investment earnings on pension system assets aren't enough to fully cover the cost of retiree pensions. As a result, the county and employees typically must contribute to the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System annually to help make up the difference. The system - like most major pension systems - had massive investment losses in the wake of the recession. The county is compensating by paying more into the system. In December, officials still didn't know what the new contribution rate would be, Burkart said. They made their budget calculations based on this year's contribution rate. http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/2l /v-print/2693662/sacramento-countys-ballooning.html 4/21 /2010 Sacramento County's ballooning deficit: What happened? - Sacramento City News - Page 2 of 3 ✓ Now county officials say pension-related contribution rates are going up 2 percent to 3 percent for public safety employees and about 4 percent for everyone else. So for every dollar of salary the county spends on public safety employees next year, it will spend between 54 cents and 57 cents in retirement costs, up from 50 cents to 55 cents this year. For other employees, the cost will be between 24 cents and 29 cents per $1 of salary, up from 20 cents to 25 cents today. It costs to lay off workers Laying off workers costs money, because the county must pay unemployment benefits. It also is on the hook for payouts such as unused vacation or sick time that employees get when they leave county service. Under former County Executive Terry Schutten, the county did not fully account for these costs, said Steve Szalay, interim county executive. Unemployment insurance and termination payments now are projected to cost the county about $15 million this year and about $20 million next year, Szalay said. Budget gimmicks linger At the start of this fiscal year, the county relied on a number of accounting tricks to pass what appeared on paper to be a balanced budget. As a result, officials are revising projections for next year that were made on this year's somewhat dubious assumptions. "There was less transparency and more of a desire to make things look better than maybe they actually were," said Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan. "We do have a different county executive in the mix. I think he inherited some numbers." In addition to increased unemployment insurance costs, the Board of Supervisors passed this year's budget assuming the county would get several million in state money for mandated programs. That was despite strong indications the state would not be providing such money, Szalay said. Budget staff recently realized the current budget still called for the county to get $6.2 million in these state funds next year. The money probably won't be coming, so officials have taken that funding out of the updated budget projections. Deficit carries over This figure hasn't changed since February, but is still worth pointing out as it represents the largest chunk of the looming shortfall: To address this year's deficit, the Board of Supervisors used $80 million in one-time funds such as reserves and borrowed money. By not addressing the underlying spending problems at the start of this fiscal year, the county effectively pushed a hefty chunk of its deficit to July 1. Szalay has vowed to tackle the 2010-1i budget without using one-time funds - except for labor concessions, if the unions agree to givebacks. Such a move would allow the county to fix its structural imbalance and shore up its credit ratings, which have plummeted, largely as a result of past budgeting practices that the http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/21 /v-print/2693662/sacramento-countys-bal looning.html 4/2l /2010 Sacramento County's ballooning deficit: What happened? - Sacramento City News - Page 3 of 3 ratings agencies have deemed dubious. O Copyright The Sacramento Bee. A// rights reserved. _ _ _.. - - -__ __ ___.__._. __._._.. _ .__ _. __ _ _ _ __ _. __ _ Call The Bee's Robert Lewis, (916) 321-1061, http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/2l /v-print/2693662/sacramento-countys-bal looning.html 4/21 /2010 1,300 San Jose workers face layoffs, transfers - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking 5... Page ] of 1 `�k�I;SA�'��.:1��:ii�[�()�li�� k;��;t�:�f,-6�r�; 1,300 San �ose workers face layoffs, transfers The Associated Press Published Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2010 SAN JOSE -- More than 1,300 San Jose employees have been warned they could be laid off or transferred as the city struggles to close a$116-million budget gap. The notices sent Tuesday affect more than a sixth of the full-time work force. At least 450 employees could be laid off - including 88 police officers and 74 firefighters. Other workers would shift to similar or lower-paying jobs. Hundreds of part-time employees also would be laid off or have their hours reduced. The city has said it could avoid layoffs for the coming fiscal year if employee unions accept a 10-percent cut in pay and benefits by June 3. However, unions so far have rejected that idea. http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/21/v-print/2694621/1300-san jose-workers-face-layoffs.h... 4/21/2010 The Modesto Bee � Modesto's budget deficit rises to $l2M �� - Pi•iut Tl��is drticle _. Posted on Tue, Apr. 20, 2oio Modesto's budget deficit rises to $12M By L.eslie Albrecht /a/brechf@modbee. com last updated: April 20, 2010 12:10:58 AM Modesto's projected budget shortfall has swelled to $i2 million, up from the $8 million to $io million leaders anticipated earlier this year. Officials will spend the neact month hammering out how to bridge the spending gap in the $io3 million general fund, which pays for police, fire, parks and other quality of life services. The deficit grew after some departments failed to meet revenue goals, said Mayor Jim Ridenour. He declined to say which departments. Modesto recently received one piece of better budget news: Sales taac revenue in the last quarter of 2009 met projections. That's important because sales taac is the city's biggest source of general fund revenue. Those dollars have dried up as the economic decline has kept shoppers out of stores. Ridenour and City Manager Greg Nyhoff have asked department heads to paint a picture of how potential cuts would affect their operations. They're Page 1 of 1 . ��. � ��. modbee.eom Modesto Police captured fleeing suspect, parolee Brian Horton, 33, of Watertord in a north east Modesto neighborhood off Litt Road. An MPD K9 named Barry was used in the capture. Barry's handler is Officer Souza. Horton is suspected of burglarizing a home near the 900 block of Parkwood Drive in Modesto according to Det. Steve Stanfleltl. November 5, 2009 (BART AH YOU/bahyou@modbee.com) - Modesto Bee - Bart Ah You asking all department leaders to prepare scenarios cutting 3 percent, 5 percent, � percent and io percent of their budgets. Ridenour said he also asked departments to show him what 8 percent cuts to personnel budgets would look like. "That gives me a good idea of where we would be if we just laid a bunch of people off, which we're not going to do, but we wanted to see what it would look like," Ridenour said. In the Police Department, even the smallest level of cuts would mean losing employees, said Chief Mike Harden. "At the end of the day, to get that target, it's personnel costs, which make up about 8o percent of my entire budget," Harden said. "We've had to offer up both sworn and civilian staff alike." Harden said it's too early to say how many employees, if any, the Police Department could lose. He and other officials will know more after the city completes negotiations with employee unions. All of those groups skipped pay raises last year except the police officers union. The city will hold a series of public budget workshops in May. Ridenour is scheduled to present his proposed budget to the City Council in early June. The city's new budget year starts July i. Read more about the city's current budget at ��>>�v.m�clestogo�-,c�mf cnic�/c]�cs/�gi�_annti�l-report.pdf Bee staff writer Leslie Albrecht can be reached at lalbreclit�?n�odbee.coin or 5�8-23�8. Follow her at l�tt(��/tpyitter.coin/lieere_porter. This article is protected by copyright and should not be printed or distributed for anything except personal use. Copyright OO 2010, The Madesto Bee, 1325 H St., Modesto, CA 95354 Phone: (209) 578-2000. http://www.modbee.com/2010/04/ 19/v-prind 1134280/modestos-budget-deficit-rises. htm l 4/22/2010 � � B A K E R S F I E L D % �'��y � MEMORANDUM April 2 TO: Alan Tandy, City M ager `� ��' FROM: Maurice Randall, Business Manager THROUGH: Art Chianello, Acting Water Resources Manager SUBJECT: REPAIR CANAL FENCING Council Referral No. 128 (Ward No. 4) During the City Council meeting of September 9, 2009, Council Member Couch rec staff repair the fence surrounding the canal at the southwest corner of Old River Rc White Lane Blvd. � Water Resources and Public Works Department staff got together and discus: required work necessary to correct the fencing and other problems along the Buer Canal at Old River Rd. and White Lane Blvd. One of the issues was to determine v� responsible and required to make the repairs since the repairs involved work on a b� road crossing and fencing along a canal owned by another water district. It was detE that the Streets Division in Public Works should make the repairs. The required re both the fencing along the canal and bulkhead road crossing were schedul� completed by the City's Street Division by April 5, 2010.