HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/2010OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager .'�� �,L ���,�
SUBJECT: Generallnformation
WESTSIDE PARKWAY UPDATE
The State sent a letter that allows us to go out to bid on Phase 4(Truxtun Tie
Westside Parkway. These are the long on- and off-ramps from the inter�
Mohawk and the Parkway leading over to Truxtun, and merging with the in-b
out-bound traffic there. That is very good news, as it wili make the entire
Parkway operate more efficiently when it opens in about two years.
When the Westside Parkway was originally planned, construction pricing was
and it was believed that the phasing would take many years. The econorr
pricing to drop, which allowed us to build more with those funds. Additionally
been successful in receiving extra funding for Phase 4, so the project phases I
been significantly accelerated. Because of that, we are also planning to cr
phasing of the Allen Road Bridge.
The current design of the bridge was generated during the time we beli
phasing would take longer, so it only involved an at-grade intersection with
With the progress made to date, and with the funding already received
potential to receive more in the near future, we feel we can go ahead wi
interchange/bridge now. The plans are complete and are being separated
to bid. By building the bridge now, there will not be an interruption in the
either Allen Road or the Parkway in the future when the extension to Heat
built. Due to efficiencies with fill material, and other construction savinas.
F�onorable Mayor and City Council
October 22, 2010
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BUDGET NEWS
-� FRESNO COUNTY: On Tuesday, Supervisors reversed a decision to cut �
health care benefits, creating a$2.3 million budget gap that could mE
instead. Although the cut had been budgeted, it had not
implemented.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
� The State Supreme Court is going to hear a case involving the Prc
Administrative Fees charged by counties to jurisdictions such as us. It
worth $1.5 miilion to us, but it will be a year to a year and a half
decision is made.
� Significant progress has been made on the concession stand / restroor
at both Mesa Marin and Sports Village. Photos are attached that
good view. Both projects should be ready by the spring/early summer c
� Good news! Construction has resumed on Phase I of Baker Street Vill
project's contractor, Wallace and Smith, had its first inspection Octo�
plumbing, and passed with flying colors. The contractor is installing tv�
cinder block wall, so they can pour the slab at the building fronting Bc
next week. The subcontractors are anxious to get started. Once the
dries, the flow of work will be continuous. The neighborhood store ow
come over to the site and thanked the contractor for starting work ar
that the neighborhood will change for the better. August 31, 201 1 is thE
finish date. Attached are exciting photos!
� Saturday, October 23rd, is Make a Difference Day. A press release
that provides more information.
-� A letter from BrightHouse regarding a programming change for their c�
enclosed.
-> The following report is enclosed:
• Streets Division's weekly work schedule.
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- Updates
Fresno County cancels cut to health benefi1
Posted at 04:17 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010
By Brad Branan 1 The Fresno Bee
Fresno County supervisors on Tuesday reversed an unpopular move to cut employee health-care benefits, creating a$�
gap that could mean layoffs instead.
The decision cancels a decision supervisors made when they approved the current county budget in July and reduced b
county's contribution toward each employee's annual health-insurance cost. Although the cut was budgeted, it had not b
Supervisor Susan Anderson led the effort to continue the county's health-care contributions, saying the reduction would
The board voted 3-2 to continue the payments, with Supervisors Henry Perea and Phii Larson joining Anderson in suppc
Larson, who generally votes with the board's conservative majority, provided the swing vote. He's up for re-election next
significant challenge from a candidate with heavy backing from employee unions.
Fresno County's health-insurance contribution -- based on a comparison of coverage for an employee with one depende
seven Valley counties, according to a report by county staff.
Had the board not reversed its decision, employees would have had to pay an additional $100 per biweekly pay period f�
The county's share of the premium would have ranged between $108 and $208 per pay period, depending on whether e
only themselves or their entire family.
How the county will make up the $2.3 million cost of the restored contribution remains to be seen. Anderson's motion ca
use possible state funding, suggested cuts from county department heads, and layoffs.
The county's legislative lobbyists told supervisors Tuesday that the county has a couple of potential revenue sources aw
from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
One would provide counties with partial funding -- a little over $1 million for Fresno County -- from the Williamson Act, wl
counties reimbursement for giving tax breaks to farmers. However, Schwarzenegger has repeatedly vetoed funding for t
past.
Another option would allow local governments to issue bonds that would be paid off by money the state owes them. Cou
Crow called reliance on this option "betting on comets" -- not a wise move.
Anderson conceded that any state funding will not take care of the health-care costs. "There will be layoffs," she said.
The board's decision was received well by a nearly full room of county employees, some of whom spoke for more than h
proposed cuts. Employees had voiced similar objections earlier this month when supervisors first discussed them. The b
asked to impose the benefit cuts after failing to negotiate an agreement with employee unions.
Diana Calderon, an eligibility worker in the Social Services Department, blasted county administrator John Navarrette ea
approving the cuts when he has received a pay hike. Tuesday, Calderon went after supervisors for considering the cut, c
unpaid leaves, when they make more than $100,000 a year. "First it's furloughs -- now you want our benefits," she said.
Board Chairwoman Judy Case and Supervisor Debbie Poochigian, who supported the contribution cuts, criticized union
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NETWORKS
October 14, 2010
Alan Tandy
City Manager
City of Bakersfield
i600 Tru�un Avenue, 5th Floor
Dear Mr. Tandy:
Joseph R. Schoenstein
Division President
Bakersfield Division
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In response to growing customer demand for more digital and high
programming, Bright House Networks will be making some changes to 0
Making such extensive programming additions has a technological impa
network; therefore, we will begin carrying some channels in digital format to
add new channels in the near future.
On or after Wednesday, November 17, 2010, the following existing servic
changed:
• Great American Country (GAC) will remain on our Standard level �
however, it will now only be delivered in a digital format. A conver
CableCARD will be required to receive this channel. It will remain
channel 802, but will no longer be available on analog channel 45.
• TruTV will remain on our Standard level of service; however, it will nc
delivered in a digital format. A converter box or CableCARD will be r
receive this channel. It will remain on digital channel 87, but no
available on analog channel 49.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sin erely,
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STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF October 25, 2010 — October 29, 2010
Resurfacing/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas:
Sealing streets in the area between Gosford Road & Ashe Road, Panama Road to Mii
Reconstructing streets in the area north of Panama Ln & west of Wible Rd.
Resurfacing Streets in the area North of Columbus and West of Mt. Vernon
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Installing Handicapped ramps in the Kern City area.
Repairing concrete at various bus stops on Wilson Rd, Hughes Ln, Wible Rd, So.
Ashe Rd, Chester Ave and Planz Rd areas
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 25, 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 I
Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave.
Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. — Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk Si
Wy. From Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave.
Between W. Columbus St. & 34t" 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 27, 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 28, 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.
Friday, October 29, 2010
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