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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/2010TO: F ROM: S U BJ ECT: i B r� K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and City Counci Alan Tandy, City Manager General Information BUDGET NEWS � r � �, ..,. ,. Augu: � It's Day 51 of the fiscal year and the State does not have a spendir place. With the latest budget ever being signed 86 days into the fiscal State is over half way there. Enclosed is a CapifiolAlert email with fun fc the State's five latest budgets. There seems to be very little i Sacramento even though IOUs are on the horizon and furloughs hc reinstated for State employees. The Sacramento Bee carried a story this datE borrow pension (PERS) money to help balance against future savings from pension cuts... unnecessary. saying the the budget . Editorial Governor as, "...an commei -� According to a report released on Moody's website, Economy.c County continues to be "in recession". Moody's found that while Calif� whole is recovering, many of the state's metro areas, including Kern, cc be in recession. The report identified the following strengths and weak Kern's economy: • Stren__ hc�ts: Superior transportation access, low living and business California, and strong population growth. • Weaknesses: Low educational attainment, low industrial diversity, e� volatile agriculture, and severe housing correction. Moody's found that Kern's 2009-2011 employment growth rank is 2f being the best and 382 being the worst. The report also charted em performance and housing prices for the Bakersfield metro area (whicr all of Kern County) relative to U.S. figures, as shown in the two charts bel Relative Economic Performance House Prices ,.; �---- _ _ _----_ . _ -- -- - �:�� � t" 4�' T 1 i�;r " '[' � I Honorable Mayor and City Council August 20, 2010 Page 2 WESTSIDE PARKWAY AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS UPDATE -� The Operating Engineers Union Local 12, which covers most of California, went out on strike Tuesday, August 17th. Local 12 provides C Engineers to Security Paving Company, the contractor for the Thomc Improvement Program (TRIP) Westside Parkway projects. The strike e shuts down all operations involving major equipment such as cran� movers, asphait pavers, concrete pumpers, etc. As a result, v significantly slowed, though some work performed by other trades not major equipment, such as installation of false work/forming for the Moh< River Bridge, Calloway Bridge, and the Friant-Kern Canal Bridge, is continuing. Masons are continuing work on the concrete block sound � Security Paving personnel are continuing with maintenance effort: backyards along the project alignment where sound walls ar� constructed. Other Public Works projects are also being affected. Both Gage Street 1 1 gth Street to Dolores Street, and Eureka Street from Gage Street to OwE have been pulverized and re-compacted and are ready for asphali however, the Griffith Company, the City's contractor, cannot comK paving until the strike ends. It is important to note these streets are open and Griffith Company is performing dust control and traffic control oF during the strike period. Staff from the City and consultant are review sites for safety and public convenience issues, in case this work-s continues for a prolonged period. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS � The California State Horseshoe Pitching Championships, sponsored Southern California Horseshoe Pitchers Association, is coming to Beacr September 4th and 5th. � Information regarding a new Temporary Energy Assistance for Families pi enclosed. This program will help qualifying low-income families pay off utility bills and avoid shut-offs with a one-time grant of up to $1,5 Salvation Army administers this program, under the auspices of the C Department of Social Services, and funding will be available through Se 21, 2010. To further assist low-income customers, The Gas Company so� secured California Public Utilities Commission approval to leverage assistance program dollars, which will help fund the remaining amount to launch this program. Rick Kirkwood - AM Alert: Fun facts about late budgets _..-:� . � _��� __� e:. _ti._. �: ?.�_...�����_ ...-� __.� �...�..���F �.�_:�°�. :� : . . ° � . �;�.��„ .<.ro ._. .� .._ ......._.. �.. ,.._ .. e. .___ � From: <bounce-233517 html-207706318-5166072-52372- 0@bounce.exacttarget.com> To: <rkirkwood@bakersfieldcity.us> Date: 8/17/2010 8:03 AM Subject: AM Alert: Fun facts about late budgets The Sacramento Bee CapitolA/er� � To view this email as a web page, go here. �overnor's l�ace 2010: Click hc1re for one-stop shop�ing on the governor's rare: CAPTI'C)I, 1LEK1' � WI;B � I'IC'T'tiRES ��'IEI.D }?OLI, � M(?NL;Y � 1;�SUI;S �<1USI"I'�-II? I�I�C'"1'S � Advertisement �, AM Alert: Fun facts about late budgets It's Day 44 of the fiscal year, with no spending plan in place. But Capitol denizens kr not the latest budget of all time. It's not even close. In fact, we have to get to Day 86 California can lay claim to a new record. Quick quiz: Of the five latest budgets in the Golden State, how many were signed b� Republican and how many by a Democrat? The score is Republicans, 4, and Demo� And now for some other fun facts about the five latest budgets... Latest budget ever (so far): Fiscal year 2008-2009 Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger Date Signed: Sept. 23, 2008 Second latest budget: Fiscal year 2002-2003 Governor: Gray Davis Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger Date Signed: Aug. 24, 2007 Fifth latest budget: Fiscal year 1998-1999 Governor: Pete Wilson Signed: Aug. 21, 1998 Speaking of the budget, that's what Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will be talking ak today at the 31 st annual convention of the California Hispanic Chambers of Comr His remarks, which are set to start at 12:30 p.m., will be webcast live at www.gov.c� from the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. PROTEST: State workers may have dodged the furlough bullet today, but SEIU Loc is still planning to rp otest Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's furlough order this eveni opening of his new movie, "The Expendables." CONGRESS 2010: Birthday cakes abound ... to celebrate the 75th anniversary of S Security. Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui will be at Sacramento's Hart Senior Center while Democrat Ami Beri, who's challenging Republican Rep. Dan Lungren, will be Carmichael's Eskaton Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. As for Lungren, he's holding a to� on jobs, the economy and other matters at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Jackson's Civic C BIRTHDAY: Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, D-Castro Valley, gets to put 43 candl� cake today. Keep up with California politica/ news� editorials and b10_q � ,� aa�ert�seme�t , real time with California Clips. Capitol Alert sends California and Capito/ news updates thrc the day on Twitter. Follow our feed here. Want The Latest from Capitol Alert on your mobile device out our mobile site. Got a news tip? Send it our way at tvanoot sacbee.com. While you're at it, you can a/so put The Latest on your GOO_qle or Yahoo home pagE Subscribe to the Bee today and stax connected. Rick Kirkwood - AM Alert: Putting on the pressure r � ���.� e._ �.. � 4� � _ .. � .s _ _ .. ._�v... .__ �v_. �:- �_ ,.__ � _. __. _ ___.. __. _.____, _ _� ._. From: <bounce-233517 html-207706318-5171677-52372- 0@bou nce.exacttarget.com> To: <rkirkwood@bakersfieldcity.us> Date: 8/20/2010 7:54 AM Subject: AM Alert: Putting on the pressure _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ ___ _ _ _ __ __ Ta view this email as a 4veb page, ga here. The Sacramento Bee CapitolAle�i � _ Governor's Race 2010: Clic.l: herc� for o�le-siop shoppi�tg on tl�e gt�vernc�r's r�tce: CAPITC)1..:�L.I3RT ��1EP � PICTtiR.F:�S � FIEI.,I) PC}Li.., � lb1()1tF?�' � ISSLJT�.:� �,1t�STT.Ti.E I�.1CTS �x Advertisement AM Alert: Putting on the pressure Could pressure to pass a budget mount with the return of furloughs and the threat of I� the coming weeks? Roughly 144,000 state workers will be forced to take an unpaid day off Friday as a res yesterday's state Supreme Court decision to issue a stay of a lower court's ruling that blocked the new furlough order. Under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's order, the thrice monthly furloughs will contin� a budget is signed. Another development to watch? Controller John Chiang reiterated_ ey sterday_ his wa that the state will soon be out of cash and have to issue IOUs to pay its bills. Chiang has been saying this for some time now, though he said the writing of the pay- I��er nn+ec rn� ilrl rnme in �e ennn ac fiA!(1 \A/AL�ICC Schwarzenegger budget plan would borrow from CaIPERS - Sacramento Politics - Califo... � ������i��'�,��� ���� -t��� ��f�.��,�:� Schwa rzenegger budget pla n would borrow from CaIPERS kyamamura@sacbee.com Published Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has privately proposed borrowing $2 billion from the state giant pension fund to help bridge California's $19 billion budget deficit. The plan would take the money as an advance against future savings from pension cuts according to sources close to the negotiations who would not be identified because of tr sensitive nature of the talks. The Republican governor is demanding that lawmakers reduce pension benefits for new hired state workers back to pre-1999 levels as part of any budget agreement he signs. Legislature and Gov. Gray Davis that year authorized larger pension benefits under the assumption that investments would perform better than they have. Reducing pension benefits to pre-1999 levels for new employees would save the state � billion over 30 years in payments to the California Public Employees' Retirement Systerr Schwarzenegger's office projects. But the state would not save much in the current budget year. Under the governor's borrowing idea, the state would seek $2 billion upfront from CaIPERS, backed by 30 subsequent years' worth of savings, sources said. The governor floated the idea earlier month. Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear would not comment. Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a stalemate over whether to use higher ta or spending reductions to reduce the last portion of a$19 billion deficit. With the impas its eighth week, negotiators are considering alternatives to generate savings, such as borrowing or deferring payments. CaIPERS has assets of roughly $207 billion, and one-third of its 1.6 million members arE . . . .-. � � • • � . _� �_ � �_ _____ .�.� w �_�I1�_� .� __�_�_I t..._J J�II....... ......J rf� Schwarzenegger budget plan would borrow from Ca1PERS - Sacramento Yolitics - Califo... The CaIPERS board, which includes Controller John Chiang and Treasurer Biii Lockyer, b Democrats, would aiso have to sign off on any arrangement to help the state with its dE CaIPERS spokesman Brad Pacheco said CaIPERS has not reviewed the proposal, adding, we did, w� would look at it with our fiduciary duty to members and employers in mind.' State leaders have relied on CaIPERS funds to balance the budget before. In 1991, Gov Wilson and lawmakers took $1.9 billion from Cal-PERS to help balance a then-record $1 billion deficit. Courts upheld that action, but the maneuver prompted public employee u to put an initiative on the ballot in 1992 that gave the CaIPERS board greater control ar made it more difficult for the state to divert CaIPERS funds. In 1997, the California Supreme Court ordered the state to return $1.36 billion to the CaIPERS system after state leaders diverted CaIPERS payments to balance the budget ii 1992 and 1993. Democratic leaders have urged the governor to negotiate pension changes with labor ui representing state workers. Six of the state's 21 bargaining units have reached accords the governor on pension and pay reductions. Asked about state worker pensions, Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, D-Los Angeles, s� Thursday, "I'm not sure that we'll agree on every element of the governor's demands, t think that we'll see pension reform that in the end we can all agree to." For the first time in weeks, Perez and Steinberg met with Schwarzenegger over lunch ir Sacramento to discuss the budget. But all four legislative leaders and the governor hav� met as a"Big Five" since June 14, 16 days before the fiscal year began. O Copyright The Sacramento Bee, All rights reserved. ___ _ _ __ _ __ __ __.. . _ _ __ _._ _ __ Call Kevin Yamamura, Bee Capitol Bureau, (916) 326-5548. Temporary Energy Assistance fior Families Program Set to Launch Starting August 16, 2010, income-qualified families can receive a one-time grant of up t $1,500 to pay off past due utility bills and avoid shut-offs. The Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF) program, which will make up to $10 million in funds avail to qualifying customers through September 21, 2010, is administered by The Salvation Army under the auspices of the California Department of Social Services. Federal stimulus money funds 80 percent of the TEAF program, with a requirement that remaining 20 percent of funding comes from non-federal money. To further assist our Ic income customers, The Gas Company sought and secured California Public Utilities Commission approval to leverage existing assistance program dollars, which will help fui the remaining 20 percent needed to launch the TEAF program. Grants are open to those customers in arrears who are parents, guardians, or non-custc parents of a child under 18 years old. In order to qualify for the full grant amount, customers must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Those customers who do not have pro citizenship for themselves but do for their children will receive a prorated amount. Recipients must also provide proof of income and their current utility bill showing the current and past-due amounts. And, grant recipients' income must meet or fall below 2( percent of the federal poverty level. Customers can apply for grants by visiting a Salvation Army office, or by contacting The Salvation Army toll-free at 1-800-933-9677. Funds are available on a first-come, first- served basis, until they are no longer available. During these difficult economic times, The Gas Company is consistently seeking new � B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM August TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager SUBJECT: 2009 KERN RIVER REPORT Attached for your information and reference are copies of the "2009 KERf� ANNUAL REPORT" for distribution to the Honorable Mayor and City Councilmemb The annual hydrographic report was first produced beginning in 1953 by tr County Land Company. The City Water Resources Department has, since 1977, c forward the tradition of continuous and precise flow data on Kern River. in additi� an extensive "historical data" section covering both Kern River and Lake Isabella, 2009 report includes an executive summary of Kern River operations for quick refE that can be found on pages 21-24. � The attached 33r� edition of the Kern River Report includes a number of photographs taken by John Ryan with the Water Resources Department. The fron features the Kern River as it flows past Democrat Dam, which serves as the intake River # 1 Powerhouse owned and operated by Southern California Edison. On the cover, a beautiful winter day is the backdrop for Lake Isabella, with fresh snow or mountains in the back. As always, our office will gladly answer any questions regarding the f{ow d� other information contained in the 2009 annual report. Attachment � � 1� �� I� � F I E� D Economic and Community Development Department August 16, 2010 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Update Attached is the HPRP Progress Report. Among the highlights: •Homelessness Prevention services have assisted about 533 individuals in 192 households. •Rapid Rehousing services have assisted about 295 individuals in 151 household: •To date, 40.4% of the funds have been spent. The program requires that 60% bE spent by August 2011. DL S:\HPRP\Reporting\Monthly Reports\Monthly Report July 2010.docx �� �� �� � .a � _ � � � m c w � � N � o -o � O � � C Q U ; �p C � � N � � � � � � � � O 3 � � � N � �n � m � � � s -o � c '� c�i� � � 2 � � t � O d � U � � � � N m M I� M O a? w � � � N y N � R O C d -a O O Q r- . 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Vi Q n � N > .� � N � � � > � 0 0 � d � U =� U Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF AUGUST 23, 2010 — AUGUST 27, 2010 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Sealing streets in the area between Buena Vista Road & Gosford Road, Panama Roac Highway. Reconstructing streets in the area north of Panama Ln & west of Wible Rd. Resurfacing (Overlay) streets in the area between Alta Vista & Beale Ave from Flower St. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Installing Handicapped ramps in the Kern City area. Installing street grindings at Wastewater Plant III. Building parking lot at Mesa Marin Sports Complex. Widening Allen Rd between Stockdale Hwy & Brimhal Rd. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, Auqust 23, 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 L Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave. Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. Tuesday, Auqust 24, 2010 City areas befinreen Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. — Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St. 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 Wednesday, Auqust 25, 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, Auqust 26, 2010 Between Snow Rd. & Olive Dr. — Jewetta Ave., east to the canal boundary. Between Olive Dr. & Hageman Rd. — Jewetta Ave. & Calloway Dr. Between Niles St. & Sumner St. — Union Avenue & Beale Ave. Between Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. — Beale Ave. & Brown St. Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace St. — Union Ave. & Kincaid St. Between Camino Media & Kroll Wy. — Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement. Fridav, Auqust 27, 2010 Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. -- Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary. Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. — Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd.